He seemed at a loss for words momentarily, but Madam Xie chuckled and walked over. "Doesn't it feel like one of those opulent villas from a TV drama?"

"Exactly!" Comrade Lao Sun eagerly nodded.

When his wife was bored at home, she liked watching those melodramatic TV dramas full of family disputes. Such dramas always featured characters like the young masters and misses of wealthy families.

He never anticipated that one day he, too, would become a noble patriarch?

From the outside, the house looked pretty ordinary, not much different from the privately built villas in the countryside. But the inside was a whole different story.

The money for rural, self-built villas was mainly spent on the exterior; everyone wanted their house to be envied. As for the interior, a simple fit-out was sufficient to move in.

The big city is really something else… plain on the outside, yet dazzlingly luxurious inside.

"Madam Xie, does our home now qualify as one of those wealthy families from TV dramas?" Comrade Lao Sun still couldn't quite believe it.

Madam Xie was much quicker to adapt than he was.

"What's wrong with being a wealthy family?" Madam Xie looked proudly at her son. "My son didn't steal or rob. This house was bought with the money he earned through hard work. What's there to be ashamed of?

"And besides, although I often curse those high and mighty ladies and lords when watching TV, I would be delighted to be one myself."

Madam Xie's double standards left Comrade Lao Sun somewhat speechless.

"Mom, Dad, don't just stand here," Sun Dasheng said. "Let me show you to your room. Come with me. It's on the second floor. The rooms on the first floor are for the bodyguards and maids."

When Sun Dasheng mentioned this, the old couple shifted their gaze from the first-floor rooms and followed him upstairs.

The room near the master bedroom was originally Xiang Yiren's. She had already thoughtfully redecorated it with the bright, vibrant colors that older people tend to like.

Sure enough, once she stepped into the room, Madam Xie couldn't stop praising the decor. "Son, I didn't expect you to have such good taste! These things are arranged so nicely. I really like it. This will be my room; there's no need to look at any others."

Only after his mother said those words could Sun Dasheng finally relax.

"Alright then, once you and Dad have settled your luggage, come downstairs to eat. The takeout I ordered should have already arrived."

Upon hearing about takeout, Madam Xie had a slight complaint. "We're here, and you're still ordering takeout? You might as well have bought some groceries so your mother could cook for you."

But seeing her son's filial gesture, she didn't press the issue.

"Alright, tomorrow I'll have someone buy groceries. I've been craving your home cooking too, Mom."

Hearing Sun Dasheng say that, Madam Xie beamed. "Don't worry. Your dad and I will stay for a few more days and make sure you eat your fill."

Good grief. They originally said they'd just come for a day to see how I was doing. Now that they're here, it's turned into a stay for a few more days. Still, that's fine too. It's been a long time since I've spent time with my parents, and having them stay for a few extra days would soothe that longing. It's good to let the old couple enjoy the happiness of family life.

Downstairs, dinner was served.

DING DONG!

The doorbell rang.

Sun Dasheng frowned in confusion.

Who could it be at this hour? The three girls? Impossible! He had made it clear to them. They were all good girls and wouldn't ignore his words.

While he was racking his brain, Madam Xie glanced up at him. "Da Sheng, someone's here. Why aren't you getting the door?"

"Oh, right, I'll go check." Sun Dasheng quickly headed to the door.

Seeing the visitor, he was somewhat exasperated and asked quietly, "What's up? Is school out today or something?"

The visitor was none other than the little witch, Yang Xintian. She had been quiet for a while after he'd last gotten the better of her. He didn't expect her to show up at this hour.

Yang Xintian flashed an innocently cute smile. "Uncle Sun, do you have guests? Why aren't you inviting me in?"

In Sun Dasheng's eyes, a little demon's mask lurked beneath that cute innocence.

He wanted to make the person before him vanish, but she deliberately raised her voice so that Grandma Sun and Grandpa Sun inside could hear.

Madam Xie called out from inside, "Da Sheng, is that a guest? Why aren't you letting them in?"

"Uh… it's just the neighbor's kid. It's not…"

Before he could finish, Yang Xintian shouted loudly, "Are Grandma and Grandpa here? Uncle Sun is blocking the—"

Sun Dasheng's hand was half a beat too slow to cover her mouth, and most of her words had already escaped.

"What are you trying to do?" Sun Dasheng glared at her, pretending to be fierce.

Who knew she wasn't afraid at all, even daring to lick his palm.

"Da Sheng, a guest is here. Why are you blocking the way? Hurry up and invite her in." Madam Xie walked to the door. Seeing the lovely girl, she was absolutely delighted. "Young lady, have you eaten? We're just having dinner."

"I haven't eaten yet, Grandma." Yang Xintian wriggled free from Sun Dasheng's grasp and looped her arm through Madam Xie's. "Can I really come in and eat?"

"If you haven't eaten, come on in and have something. What's the big deal? We're neighbors, after all."

Madam Xie, putting on no airs, pulled the young girl inside.

Yang Xintian even managed to stick her tongue out at Sun Dasheng on the way past. "Nyah nyah nyah…"

You wouldn't let me in, so I'll just come in anyway. See how you like that!

Sun Dasheng slapped a hand to his forehead in utter defeat. What have I done to deserve this!

At the dining table, Yang Xintian casually sat down next to Madam Xie, who immediately began piling food onto her plate.

"Eat more, you're so skinny! How old are you? Are you still in school?" Madam Xie began her interrogation while serving her.

"Grandma, I'm eighteen and in my first year of university. But after the summer break, I'll be a sophomore. My father's name is…"

Before Madam Xie could continue her interrogation, Yang Xintian had already spilled all the details about her family.

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