Chapter 810 278: The Truth Exposed, Xia Zhijin in Tears_2

Li Yuan sensed Xia Zhijin's nervousness and firmly squeezed her hand, comforting her:

"Don't worry, I'm here!"

"Okay!" Xia Zhijin responded softly.

Under Chu Yanyan's guidance, the three quickly reached the waiting hall and saw a group of people.

Seeing a familiar figure, before Xia Zhijin could speak, Xia Zhining broke free from grandma's hand and ran towards Xia Zhijin.

"Sis, you're finally back, I missed you so much."

Xia Zhining tightly hugged Xia Zhijin, and his clear, bright eyes were already misty.

He's just in primary school and has been constantly relying on his sister for companionship, deeply attached to Xia Zhijin.

Since National Day, nearly four months had passed without seeing his sister. Although they could video call, the longing never diminished...

Xia Zhijin was almost in tears too. She patted her little brother's head, "Ning, Sis missed you too!"

Li Yuan watched Xia Zhijin and Xia Zhining, feeling very moved inside.

Xia Zhijin and Xia Zhining are siblings, but sometimes, it's more like a "mother and son" relationship.

After all, Xia Zhijin raised Xia Zhining since he was one or two years old...

At this moment, grandma and the Chen family three brothers, along with Xia Zhijin's cousins, also came over, enthusiastically greeting them.

"Little Li!"

"Li Yuan!"

"Yuan!"

Li Yuan quickly stepped forward, greeting each one, "Grandma, Uncle, Second Uncle, Third Uncle...."

Uncle Chen Qiuhan said, "Little Li, you must be tired from the flight, let's go home first and welcome you properly."

Third Uncle Chen Qiuhua also stepped forward, taking Li Yuan's suitcase, smiling:

"The car is arranged, let's go home first."

Li Yuan, surprised and grateful, responded, "Uh, Third Uncle, I can handle it myself!"

Although Chen Qiuhua was shorter than Li Yuan, being a chef for many years, he had quite the strength, insisting on carrying Li Yuan's suitcase:

"Li Yuan, let me carry it, you must be tired from such a long flight."

Li Yuan couldn't insist further and let go, immediately feeling a sense of relief.

Scanning the scene, besides grandma, Xia Zhining, the three uncles,

there were also three middle-aged women, presumably Xia Zhijin's aunts, accompanied by five young men and women of various ages, likely Xia Zhijin's cousins...

The whole family returned to the property located in Shancheng's city center in four taxis.

This place, located in the city center, is a duplex house, barely qualifying as a "mansion" in Shancheng.

The property is registered under Xia Zhijin's name, so naturally, Li Yuan and Xia Zhijin would stay there...

The aunts busily prepared dinner at home, while Li Yuan was enthusiastically engaged in a conversation with the Chen family three brothers.

Chen Qiuhan asked, "Li Yuan, you're back with Zhijin this time, planning to stay till after the New Year, right?"

Li Yuan shook his head, explaining, "Uncle, I came back to accompany Zhijin and Yanyan mainly because I was worried, planning to stay a couple of days and fly back early morning on the 29th of the last month of the year..."

Hearing that Li Yuan wouldn't stay in Shancheng for the New Year, the three uncles showed regret.

If Li Yuan were to stay for the New Year, it would indicate a certain establishment in his relationship with his niece.

However, his willingness to travel thousands of miles before the New Year showed his sincerity.

"Little Li, spend these couple of days exploring Shancheng. I've brought your cousins back, you young folks would have things in common to talk about....."

"Okay, sounds good."

Li Yuan nodded with a smile. Uncle's family had two children, a boy and a girl; today it was a cousin sister who came, she's only 16 and is attending high school in a nearby county.

Second Uncle's family also had two children, likewise a boy and a girl; the elder is Xia Zhijin's cousin sister, she's in her senior year at a local ordinary university in Shancheng, preparing to start working, while the younger is also in high school.

Third Uncle's family, besides the cousin sister Chu Yanyan, had a younger brother and sister both studying in the county.....

...

While Li Yuan chatted with the "adults."

In Xia Zhijin's room, Chu Yanyan and a few of Xia Zhijin's cousins were also happily chatting.

Li Yuan's reputation had been heard by them long ago, though they had never seen him in person.

"Zhijin Sis, brother-in-law is so handsome, very charismatic, like a big celebrity. Just standing there, he has a big presence."

Chen Xueru spoke with excitement.

She was only 16, just starting high school this year, in the early stage of awakening romantic feelings, finding Li Yuan very appealing with his looks, physique, and aura.

"And, I find brother-in-law somewhat familiar, like a real big celebrity."

Listening to Chen Xueru's words, Chu Yanyan secretly laughed.

Her cousin was spot on, Li Yuan indeed was a big celebrity now, and one of high fame.

However, here in Shancheng, the cousins attending school might not recognize Li Yuan.

But just a quick online search would reveal it.

The now very popular "Life Like Summer Flowers," "Xia Hua," his real name is Li Yuan.

Because of the author's name, not many know Li Yuan's real name, while "Life Like Summer Flowers" is quite famous.

Just like later on with "Potato" "Fanqie" "Big Baby," etc., stage names often outweighed real names in fame.

Hearing Chen Xueru mention the big celebrity, Xia Zhijin trembled slightly, feeling somewhat anxious, then quickly returned to her usual state.

She knew in her heart,

This day would come sooner or later, and she would face it eventually, she was prepared.