Two soft little bodies pounced into Yan Haikun and Yin Shulan's arms.
Blood relations are truly miraculous. Although the two kids hadn't met Yan Haikun and Yin Shulan many times, this time when they saw each other again, they instinctively learned the art of being cute, and managed to delight their grandparents to no end.
Xu Zixi stepped forward and hugged Xie Shi, saying, "Mom, long time no see. I missed you so much."
After separating from Xie Shi, Xu Zixi went up to Yin Shulan and hugged her, saying, "Auntie Yin, long time no see." Then she greeted Yan Haikun, "Uncle Yan."
Yan Haikun said with a beaming smile, "You must be tired after such a long journey. Hurry inside and rest. Dinner's being prepared and it'll be ready soon."
Saying that, he took the two kids' hands, and looking down at them lovingly, coaxed, "Xuanxuan, Xuxu, Grandpa's had your favorite food prepared. Are you looking forward to it?"
"Looking forward to it!" the kids replied loudly.
Xu Zixi also linked arms with Yin Shulan and Xie Shi, following behind Yan Haikun, and told them all the interesting things that had happened on the way.
Hearing the voices and footsteps of the group getting farther away, Yan Yincheng was left standing there...
What the hell? Didn't anyone notice him? He was standing there so prominently, yet no one even said hello to him. They just walked off like that?
Behind him, Wei Shu's puzzled voice came, "Third Master, why are you standing here instead of going in? Did you leave something on the plane? Just tell me and I'll go back and get it right away."
Yan Yincheng said with a straight face, "No. You can go back."
Then he held his walking stick and walked into the house.
Both Fengcheng and the Yan family's old mansion were new and exciting for the two kids. They kept their big eyes wide open, looking around all the way. Xuxu couldn't help but let out an exclamation, "Wow, such a big house, and so many pretty little flowers!"
The Yan family's old mansion was much bigger than the southern suburb villa. However, the southern suburb villa had the advantage of being by the sea, with a really nice sea view. The overall appearance of the Yan family's old mansion was a bit more traditional. Thanks to Yin Shulan's love for gardening, the greenery in the mansion was well - maintained. Even though it was winter, there were still a profusion of flowers, looking extremely beautiful.
Once they entered, the two kids let out another exclamation.
"Wow!"
All the furniture inside the Yan family's old mansion was made of fine mahogany, exuding an air of antiquity. What was most astonishing was the whole - wall display cabinet in the living room, filled with Yan Haikun's collections. With the lights on, it gave one the illusion of accidentally stumbling into a museum.
In the living room, Steward Pang was already waiting. He bowed respectfully to Xu Zixi and the two kids, saying, "Welcome back, Miss Xu, Young Masters."
Xuxu immediately said, "Grandpa, you've got the wrong person. I'm Yan Jingxu. I don't have the surname Sun."
Xuanxuan said, "I'm Xu Yixuan. I'm not called Young Master Sun either."
The serious way the two kids corrected Steward Pang amused all the adults present. Even Yan Yincheng, who had just walked in, couldn't help but smile.
Xu Zixi smiled and ruffled the kids' hair, saying, "Baby, Steward Pang didn't get it wrong. This is Daddy's home. Steward Pang calls Daddy Young Master. You two are Grandpa's grandsons, so Steward Pang calls you Young Masters. Do you understand?"
The two kids understood and obediently apologized to Steward Pang, "Grandpa Steward, sorry. We got it wrong. You didn't get it wrong!"
Steward Pang was so touched that his eyes welled up with tears. What on earth had the Yan family done to deserve such cute and well - behaved descendants! He had served the Yan family for so many years, and this was the first time someone had apologized to him!
"Young Masters, you don't need to apologize to me. This really embarrasses me."
Yin Shulan suggested taking Xu Zixi and the two kids to see the rooms that had been arranged for them. At first, Yan Yincheng didn't react. By the time he realized, they had already started going up the stairs. He hurriedly chased after them.
"Wait. It's okay for the two kids, but why is there a room arranged for Zixi?"
Yan Haikun quickly grabbed his collar and pulled him back. With a straight face, he said seriously, "You rascal. What are you thinking? You and Zixi aren't married yet. How can you sleep in the same room? Don't you know that this will set a bad example for the kids?"
Yan Yincheng was furious. He knew right away that this must have been arranged by the old man! He was doing it on purpose!
"We've always slept in the same room in Haicheng! And our engagement agreement clearly states that we need to cultivate our relationship. What does this have to do with setting a bad example for the kids?"
Yan Haikun said stubbornly, "I don't care what you do in Haicheng, where I can't keep an eye on you. But once you're back here, you have to listen to me. I say no, and that's final!"
Yan Yincheng sneered, "It's okay. I have plenty of houses. I'll take Zixi and the kids to live outside."
Yan Haikun struck him with his walking stick, saying, "You rascal. You're not in a hurry when you should be, but you're as impatient as a monkey when you shouldn't be. It's just a few days. Can't you just bear it? If you don't even have this much self - control, how can you be the heir of the Yan Group?"
Yan Yincheng gritted his teeth. Did the old man think he was helpless? As long as he wanted to, no one could stop him.
Not long after, dinner was ready. Half of today's dinner was cooked by Xie Shi, and the other half was cooked by the head chef from the Emperor's Mansion. This chef was also one of Xie Shi's apprentices.
Before dinner, Xie Shi introduced Xu Zixi to the chef, saying, "Xu Zixi, my daughter and the future heir of Shiqing. When she comes back to Fengcheng to develop in the future, Ahao, you have to give her a hand."
The fact that Xie Shi had recognized Xu Zixi as her adopted daughter had already been spread under the promotion of the president of the Huading Chamber of Commerce. The chef wasn't surprised at all. He shook hands with Xu Zixi very warmly and said,
"Since she's Master's daughter, then she's my junior sister. As a senior brother, I'll do my best to help my junior sister!"
This dinner was lively and warm, dispelling the long - standing coldness of the Yan family's old mansion.
After dinner, Xie Shi left first because of something.
Under Yin Shulan's protection, the two kids started their adventure in the Yan family's old mansion, exploring a completely unknown territory for them. Xu Zixi, on the other hand, discussed Yan Haikun's collections with him.
Xu Zixi had always been curious. The cities in this world were slightly different from the world she came from. So, would the past history also be different?
She soon got the answer.
"This thing is really amazing. Guess which dynasty this antique is from?" Yan Haikun asked eagerly.
Knowing Xu Zixi's background, Yan Yincheng was worried that she wouldn't be able to answer and would expose her origin. He quickly wanted to step forward and say something.
But then, he heard Xu Zixi say, "This is a porcelain from the Tang Dynasty, called 'Tang Xingyao White Glaze Bottle'. Am I right, Uncle Yan?"