Xu Xiaoyu was chatting with her parents.
"Dad, Mom, I'll be living here from now on. This manor was bought by Guo Xuyang when he first visited," she said.
"I heard his family situation is rather unusual?" Wang Yifan asked Xu Xiaoyu.
"Mom, what does his unusual family situation have to do with me? I'm not going back," Xu Xiaoyu replied.
"You child, why do you say such foolish things? How can you not go back? Even if you don't go back, you should at least visit home! Will he always accompany you here?"
"I am a citizen of this country, and my children will be born citizens of this country. If I go back, it will only be to see you two elders, my brother, and his parents. What do the others have to do with me? Besides, doesn't my brother plan to come out in the future? This large manor can accommodate all of you. It won't be a problem if you all move here."
"Whose name is this manor under now? Is it yours?" Wang Yifan asked.
"Mom, it's not under my name yet, but it will be. After all, Guo Xuyang bought it with his own money, and I am his only legal wife here. His assets naturally belong to me," Xu Xiaoyu said.
"Don't assume things. He'll just give it to you because you say so? I think this place is quite nice, and he probably won't give it to you that easily."
"Mom, you don't understand the situation here. He bought this manor on a whim, and I didn't expect it to reach this point. Otherwise, I would have had him put it in my name back then."
"Let's talk about it after he puts the manor in your name. Nothing can be said now. Why don't you bring it up?"
"I'm not sure I can say it well. How about you and Dad mention it when you discuss things with his family?"
"Let your uncle mention it. I think he has a very good relationship with him. I heard that your aunt sold cars to him back then."
"Really? I'm not too sure. But he does have a very good relationship with my uncle. It's fine for my uncle to mention it; he's good at talking."
"Are you sure you want to spend your life with him?"
"What else? I'm already like this, I can't harm an innocent little life. Besides, I'm not young anymore. After I get married, I'll bring you and my brother over."
"It's too early to say anything now. I heard from the person who brought us here that there will be a bonfire party tonight, and we'll have to meet Guo Xuyang and his family then. Let's talk about it afterward."
"Xiaoyu, I want to ask you something. Do you truly love that Guo Xuyang?" Xu Shiqiang asked.
"Dad, I used to be indifferent to him, even somewhat disgusted. But after talking with my friends, I realized how fortunate I am. He's rich, capable, and very impressive. Finding a man like this should be quite good."
"You mean you like his money, not him? Our family's money is enough for you."
"Dad, what kind of man do girls usually look for?" Xu Xiaoyu retorted.
"A man with responsibility and love. That's the minimum requirement."
"Exactly. I think he is a man with love. And he truly has immense love. One of our classmates couldn't even complete her studies due to illness, and he personally treated her."
"Are you saying he's a doctor?"
"No. Anyway, he's quite magical and very loving."
"As far as I know, his family situation is quite complicated, and he has quite a few women around him."
"Dad, didn't I just say? I won't go back after graduation. This place is where I'll live and work from now on. As for his family matters, they have nothing to do with me. I will raise my children here and watch them grow up. It is here that I will grow old with you. As for my brother, if he wants to come out, I can find a way to help him. I believe you have already paved the way for him. If he really achieves nothing, this manor can support him."
"I'm afraid you won't be happy," Xiao Shiqiang said.
"No, my friends are here, and my children will be born here. How could I not be happy?"
"As long as you don't regret it."
"I don't regret it."
Just then, Lu Buping entered. "Xiaoyu, the bonfire outside is ready. Won't you come out with Uncle and Auntie?"
"Okay, thank you."
"You're welcome. Mr. Guo and his family are also coming out."
"Okay, I'll be right there," Xu Xiaoyu replied. She turned to Xu Shiqiang and Wang Yifan and said, "Dad, Mom, shall we go too?"
"Go upstairs and call your aunts to come with us," Wang Yifan instructed.
"Alright. I really don't know why they sleep so soundly?"
"They haven't adjusted to the time difference yet," Wang Yifan said.
"By the time they adjust, it will be time to go back," Xu Xiaoyu pouted.
"Alright, why so much talk? It's good enough that your aunts could come."
"They came for procurement, didn't they? Don't think I don't know what they're thinking."
"Knowing is enough, but don't say anything carelessly. Regardless, they came for your matter. Be careful not to say the wrong thing."
"I understand, Mom. Please wait for me."
"Auntie, shall we go out and play? There's a bonfire party in the manor today," Xu Xiaoyu said as she went upstairs.
"Oh? Are there many people?"
"There should be quite a few. They are all students from nearby. Shall we go down?"
"Let's go. I participated in bonfires when I went on tours with groups before. I didn't expect them to have them here too," said a woman who was not much older than Xu Xiaoyu.
"Then let's hurry up. Do you think they prepared red wine?" another woman in her thirties stood up and said.
"Even if they prepared red wine, it might not be high-quality red wine."
"Auntie, our manor has its own brewed red wine. Although it's not as good as high-end red wine from outside, the taste is quite good," Xu Xiaoyu said from the side.
"Then I must go and try it." The woman in her thirties got up to leave.
"I say, Fourth Aunt, slow down. Didn't you hear Xiaoyu say that the manor brewed it themselves? You can drink as much as you want," the young woman said.
"That's true. Let's go. Maybe there will be unexpected encounters at the bonfire party today."
"This is at Xiaoyu's place, so please restrain yourself."
The women chattered as they went downstairs. Seeing Xu Shiqiang and Wang Yifan still standing at the entrance, they said, "Second Brother, Second Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
"Waiting for you to come down to attend the bonfire party," Wang Yifan said.
"Guo Xuyang's family will probably be there too. There are some things that need to be said, but don't say anything that shouldn't be said. Xiaoyu is completely focused on that boy now. Don't let them say we're ignorant."
"Second Sister-in-law, don't worry. We know what to say and what not to say," said the woman called Fourth Aunt.
"That's good. Let's go."
As soon as they walked out, they saw a circle of people on a nearby open space, singing and dancing.
The year 2022 is drawing to a close, and this book is also nearing its end. Here, I wish all my friends a new year with new aspirations, good health, hearty appetites, all the best, and happiness for the whole family!