Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All Chapter 1339 - 1216:
Previously on Reborn as a Weak Beauty Pampered by All...
Upon hearing Guoguo’s words, Song Xuan couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. "Auntie, they are so amusing!"
"You are mistaken. They aren't amusing; they come with trouble-making genes, only causing trouble for me," Kang Li replied, shaking her head with a touch of helplessness.
Bun adopted a proud and aloof stance, crossing his arms. He spoke in a sweet tone, "Mom, you're picking on us. Tangyuan, Guoguo, and I were all born from you and Dad, so how could we have those troublesome genes?"
Grinning, Tangyuan chimed in, "I know, I know. It's because Mom and Dad are Big Devils, so when they gave birth to us three Little Devils. Guoguo, do you think I'm right?"
"You can be a Little Devil if you wish, but I am a Little Princess, Mommy and Daddy’s Little Baby!" Guoguo declared in her adorable voice. She immediately showed her charming face, trotting with her small steps towards Kang Li. Tipping her head up, she asked, "Mommy, Mommy, am I your and Daddy’s Little Baby?"
Kang Li gently ruffled the soft hair on the little girl’s head, smiling as she nodded. "Of course, you are Mom and Dad’s Little Baby!"
"Guoguo, are you going to sink our friendship boat? Or is our relationship merely a superficial sibling bond?"
Tangyuan feigned hurt, looking at his sister Guoguo with eyes full of mock resentment.
"Auntie, they are..."
Song Xuan was taken aback. He had not anticipated that Bun and the others would possess such advanced vocabulary at such a young age.
"No need for surprise, they picked it up from their older siblings." Ever since the early 1980s, during summer vacations from 1980 through 1982, Min Rui and his siblings, along with Xiao Loh, had been abroad. Consequently, Bun and the others developed a strong fondness for their older siblings and enjoyed imitating them.
Furthermore, the trio possessed exceptional intelligence, remembering things after hearing them only once. This allowed them to rapidly learn to speak like their older siblings and copy their mannerisms with remarkable speed.
"It seems they’ve learned quite a bit from Hanhan and Vivi."
Min Rui is depicted as steady and introverted, not one for excessive chatter.
Loh En, on the other hand, is somewhat shy, maintaining a generally quiet demeanor.
Ming Han and Ming Wei present contrasting personalities: one is outgoing and enjoys showing off, while the other is lively, endearing, and quick-witted. Observe Bun and the others, and it becomes evident they are deliberately mimicking their second brother, Ming Han, and third sister, Ming Wei, based on the few encounters they've had.
"Hmm."
Kang Li offered a gentle smile and a nod.
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Around three-thirty in the afternoon, Song Xuan departed from the Jiang family estate in his car.
"After returning to the country, how about we move back to our old house?"
In the living room, Jiang Boya sat opposite Kang Li, putting forth his proposal.
"We could reside there occasionally for a few days, but are you sure you aren't troubling me by suggesting we relocate there?"
Kang Li's attractive eyebrows lifted slightly. Seeing Jiang Boya shake his head, she continued, "We are quite comfortable in the compound. Besides, Luo Yanqing mentioned in his letter that Liu Jiacheng had contacted him, indicating the state intends to return several Yu family inns to me. They also plan to return the six-unit old house that was loaned to state enterprises, along with several two and three-unit communal buildings used for factory worker housing, back to me. If I desired to reside in such substantial residences, there would certainly be no shortage."
"More recently, I've enlisted my elder brother's assistance to secure several small courtyards in North City. To be honest, I am not lacking in residential properties."
Several years prior, domestic authorities had become aware of Jiang Boya's commitment to supporting national development. Not only did he establish factories and companies, but he also made substantial investments in promising state-owned enterprises. Frankly, this initiative deeply pleased and excited the relevant departments. Following discussions and approvals, they returned the Jiang family's old residence and other properties, previously donated to the state by Old Lady Yu, back to Jiang Boya as a gesture of appreciation for his contributions to national development.
As recently as last March or April, the Jiang family's seven-unit courtyard was finally handed over to Jiang Boya. Subsequently, he arranged for a comprehensive renovation domestically. Anything that needed discarding was removed, any part requiring replacement was renewed, and flowers and plants were strategically added. By last October, the entire Jiang family old house was revitalized, awaiting its owners' return. Currently, Jiang Hongfa intends to return to the country for long-term residence; after all, the sentiment of 'falling leaves returning to their roots' is deeply ingrained in locals, a profound nostalgia for their homeland that is difficult to relinquish!
As for Jiang Boya, with businesses spanning both domestic and international realms, he naturally leads a globetrotting lifestyle. However, with his father, daughter, and grandchildren present in the country, he is likely to extend his stay.
"Dad simply wishes to see you all every day."
Jiang Boya added plaintively, "Don't you wish to see Dad daily?"
<p> "You need to be busy, not just traveling domestically but also flying internationally sometimes. Considering our circumstances, even if I reside in the old house with the children, how many days will you actually be able to see me?"</p><p> Kang Li remarked, shaking her head with a chuckle. "Alright, you’re not like Bun and the others, so don’t try to act pathetic, or I might not be able to resist ruining your grandfatherly image in front of them."</p><p> "Lili, you’re not being cute at all like this!" Jiang Boya voiced his complaint with a hint of helplessness. "However, since you’ve stated your preference, I won’t insist on you moving into the old house. But I have kept your courtyard reserved for you and the children. You should visit there frequently."</p><p> "Understood."</p><p> Kang Li gave a nod in agreement.</p><p> "Please promise me you will, otherwise your grandfather and I will be incredibly lonely! Especially your grandfather; he’s planning to reside in the old house during his retirement. If I’m not there, it will just be him. If you and the children don’t visit often, he might become sad and shed tears."</p><p> Jiang Hongfa was not present in the living room at that moment. Had he heard Jiang Boya’s words, he would have likely struck his unfilial son with his cane. <br> Feeling melancholy is one matter, but shedding tears is quite another, and frankly, insulting!</p><p> "On a related note, how spacious is the house you mentioned you’re living in within the compound? If the place is rather small, where will Bun be accommodated?" Jiang Boya shifted the topic with eyes filled with concern.</p><p> Kang Li let out a laugh upon hearing this. "The house in the compound isn’t excessively large, but it does possess several rooms. About six months ago, I instructed my parents to substitute the bed in Vivi’s room with stacked bunk beds..."</p><p> Before Kang Li could conclude her sentence, Jiang Boya interjected, "You intend for Guoguo to sleep in a bunk bed? Absolutely not; that’s unsafe, and I cannot consent to it."</p><p> "Guoguo, Bun, and Tangyuan will be sleeping on the lower bunk. I dispatched a drawing of the bunk-bed design via mail to home; the upper bunk isn’t positioned very high, making it secure. When we return, I’ll escort you to view it, how does that sound?"</p><p> Jiang Boya did not offer an immediate reply but instead stated, "We are not lacking in available residences; why feel the need to make the children cramped?"</p><p> "In what way am I making the children cramped? Upon our return, I must report to Shuimu University. Following that, Bun and the others will reside in the modest two-story house provided by the institution. <br> We will only come back to the compound on Saturdays to stay with their siblings who are using bunk beds. Moreover, I have engaged someone to investigate larger courtyards for sale in the vicinity of Shuimu University; should any become available, I shall acquire one, and then we can all reside together."</p>