Reborn in the 80s, Get Rich by Eating Melons

Chapter 709: Chapter 709: Xiaohui and Brother Chen Don’t Have the Same Father

Tong Yao was amused by Si Chen’s comments: "You are getting better and better at keeping me happy."

Si Chen chuckled softly, "You are the most important member of our family, when you are happy, mom, dad, Yangyang, and Yueyue and I will all be happy."

With these words, Tong Yao’s laughter intensified. After joking around with each other for a while, Tong Yao steered the conversation back on track, "Did Xiaohui say something to Jinnian? She isn’t usually the type to stay locked in her room."

"No worries." Si Chen shook his head: "There’s never been anything between Hongwei and her, so her involvement is useless."

They had seen through Xiaohui’s scheming a long time ago, but chose not to get involved. After the seventh day of mourning passed, everyone would return to Kyoto. As for what would happen to Xiaohui in the future, Si Chen had no plans to interfere.

She’s an adult now, he has no obligation to look after Xiaohui.

Xiaohui is like a poisonous snake, biting anyone who helps her when she gets the chance.

Tong Yao agreed with Si Chen, glad that he wasn’t one of those crazy sis-con types, and that his views were not swayed by Xiaohui.

She changed the topic: "I’m quite bored at home after the mourning period. I want to start a small business, what industry do you think is suitable?"

The breeding farm was being managed by Liu Sanwa, Kyoto’s affairs were taken care of by Gu Hongwei, the milk tea store was operated by Guo Miaomiao, collecting rents and other matters were seen to by Tong Yaohui, and even the children were looked after by Wen Yun.

Tong Yao suddenly felt useless and desired to find something to keep herself busy and pass time.

After pondering for a while, Si Chen responded: "We already have so many businesses. I’m usually very busy, so it would be better if you spend more time with parents and the kids. If you really want to do something, you can go inspect the properties."

Tong Yao’s eyes lit up, "Are you suggesting that we buy a few more apartments?"

Si Chen nodded, "The economy in Jing Country has been developing rapidly over the past few years, and money is devaluing at a noticeable rate. The interest from money in a bank is actually slower than the appreciation of real estate. What do you think?"

Tong Yao never expected that Si Chen would also have such a sharp business acumen. She squinted her eyes and smiled, "Alright, I will check out the real estate. We can get a couple more apartments. By the way, mom and dad want to buy us a car. What kind of car do you like?"

Without any hesitation, Si Chen replied: "You usually need a car when you go out with the kids. Buy whatever you prefer!"

He doesn’t care for cars. Family and medical work are what he focuses on the most. This kind of lifestyle might seem boring to others, but Si Chen really enjoys it.

Tong Yao narrowed her eyes and giggled, "Why not buy two cars then? One for you to drive and one for dad and me to use when we go out. We can afford it now, buying one more car wouldn’t hurt."

Si Chen didn’t oppose the idea, pondered for a moment, and said: "We’ll have a look once we return to Kyoto. As for me, any vehicle that can get me from one place to another would do. I don’t need a fancy car. But the car you’ll usually be driving should be of high safety standards."

Tong Yao nodded, though she wanted Si Chen to drive a nice car, she understood that with Si Chen’s identity, driving a fancy car could be fodder for people with ill intentions. Driving an ordinary car would indeed be more suitable.

In the room, Guo Jinnian was interrogating Gu Hongwei, staring at him and saying: "Gu Hongwei, you better tell the truth. Did you and Xiaohui ever date? You were childhood friends and grew up together, you’re very close, aren’t you? Such a big thing, and you never told me."

Gu Hongwei looked stunned, "I thought since you and Yao Yao are close, she would’ve told you about Xiaohui’s affairs, so I didn’t mention it."

Then again, he can understand why Yao Yao hasn’t brought up Xiaohui. Everyone has been living quite comfortably these years, there’s no need to even bring up Xiaohui just to stir up trouble.

They’ve been staying together for a few days, and Jinnian never asked about Xiaohui. Today, after spending the morning alone with her, Jinnian suddenly raised the issue. It was quite apparent what instigated it.

He patiently explained: "I’ve never dated Xiaohui, at best we were childhood friends growing up in the same village, and we didn’t interact much."

Guo Jinnian believed Gu Hongwei. If he’d had a relationship with Xiaohui, Yao Yao would’ve definitely told her.

However, thinking of the fact they were each other’s childhood friends, Guo Jinnian felt as sour as if she had just bitten a slice of lemon.

"Do you know that Xiaohui likes you?"

Gu Hongwei was silent for a while and then nodded truthfully, "Yes, I know. But I haven’t had much contact with her over the years, and in my eyes, she is just a girl next door."

If Xiaohui wasn’t Si Chen’s sister, she wouldn’t be considered even a girl next door because all of her actions were too disillusioning.

After hearing this, Jinnian felt relieved, "I knew you couldn’t possibly like her. Today, when you went out together, she was behaving arrogantly in front of me, saying that you were her childhood sweetheart, which really angered me. Dr. Si and Boyi are both very good people. It’s strange that they would have a sister like her."

Gu Hongwei thought it wouldn’t be very appropriate to reveal some things, but Jinnian isn’t an outsider, so he didn’t hold back, "Xiaohui and Chen’s father aren’t the same."

"What do you mean?" Guo Jinnian became intrigued.

"Her biological father is Si Weimin." Gu Hongwei said: "That is, Chen’s uncle. This isn’t a very glorious affair, everyone in the village knows about it. This is also the reason why Chen and his mother don’t have a good relationship and haven’t returned home over the years. His relationship with Xiaohui is also not good. Though the primary reason for that isn’t this, but rather, Xiaohui’s bad character."

If Xiaohui were of good character, considering Si Chen’s personality, he wouldn’t blame the affairs of the last generation on her. Unfortunately, Xiaohui is undisciplined and living her life in disarray.

Guo Jinnian gasped, "My god, such a bizarre incident happened in Dr. Si’s family?"

Gu Hongwei reminded her, "This isn’t something to talk about. You need to be careful about what you say in the future."

"No need to remind me." Guo Jinnian glared at him, "You, on the other hand, need to keep your distance from Xiaohui. It’s clear that she still has eyes for you."

Gu Hongwei nodded, "I will go and help cook dinner for Chen, you rest in the living room and watch some TV."

Xiaohui, who had been eavesdropping on their conversation from behind the door, rushed back to her room as soon as she heard they were coming out. Gu Hongwei’s words made her stomp her feet in anger. She believed only her family knew about her background, she hadn’t realized Gu Hongwei knew as well.

No wonder Gu Hongwei didn’t like her. He must have despised her background.

She was sure Yao Yao told Gu Hongwei about this. She knew it, despite appearing to be a good person, Yao Yao was cunning.