She Lives without Regret in This Life

Chapter 342: Chapter 351: The Lineup Is Too Strong

”You Li, well done!”

”You Li, we are friends for life from now on!”

”Mmm-hmm!” Wu Youli nodded happily. ”I wonder when Sheng Ning will come back. Why isn’t she here yet?”

”She must be visiting her man and can’t bear to leave him.” Liu Yilan’s comment made everyone blush.

”Liu Yilan, you say that, but watch out Sheng Ning doesn’t come after you.”

”The trouble is right here!” Sheng Ning had followed behind, intending to scare them. But overhearing Wu Youli’s heartfelt words moved her more than she cared to admit.

”Ah! You’re back.” Lu Dabao ran over joyfully. ”If you hadn’t come back, I was about to go pick you up.”

”What if you all started badmouthing me if I didn’t return?”

”It wasn’t me, if anyone would badmouth you, it’s them.” Dabao immediately threw everyone under the bus.

”Good one, Lu Dabao. Are you looking for trouble? I’ll beat you so hard you’ll be searching for your teeth on the ground!” Chen Huaying rolled up her sleeves while Liu Yilan cheered her on from the side.

Wu Youli, perceptive as ever, smiled at Zhang Hongmei and whispered, ”Let them make their noise; we’ll enjoy the show.”

Amidst the teasing and roughhousing, they arrived at the Chen Family house, and the intimidating assembly inside caught them off guard.

Such a formidable gathering...

Chen Huaying blinked in surprise, taking in all the guests in the living room, almost dazzled by the number. Where is Big Brother? With so many leaders present, she felt overwhelmed!

”Yingzi is back! Come on in.” A loud voice echoed from the small flower hall next to the living room.

Chen Huaying’s eyes widened as she ran in, admiringly looking at Su Jiang. Su Jiang was playing chess with Mr. Chen, having changed out of his formal clothes. Sporting a black wool sweater and khaki pants, he exuded an imposing aura even while seated.

He, Meng Xingzhi, and Shen Feihu had grown up together. But their personalities and approaches to life were entirely different. Meng Xingzhi was a gentleman officer, Shen Feihu was more like a bandit, while Su Jiang was somewhere in between, yet with a broader, more cheerful disposition compared to the reserved Su Hai.

Therefore, everyone in the compound, men, women, young and old, liked him. The children would practically compete just to hover around him.

”Uncle Su, you’re my idol.” She had received word that the plane parked at the General Union was flown back by Uncle Su himself.

Way too cool!

”This girl is getting better and better at flattering people!” Su Jiang liked Chen Huaying’s spirited nature, reminiscent of their own resilient spirit. Hmm! She’s stronger than that girl from the Hai Family.

”Uncle Su, can I take a ride on your plane someday?” Chen Huaying asked with stars in her eyes.

”Off you go... go play on the side!” Old Master Chen shooed her away. ”Even buying groceries takes you forever, what use are you to me?” After saying this, he put down his chess pieces and returned to the living room without continuing the game.

Chen Huaying was stunned. Was she really his blood relative? Following her elder brother, who was not his own, could she be adopted too?

Su Jiang watched Chen Huaying’s amused yet frustrated expression and burst into a hearty laugh.

”Come on! Don’t just stand there looking silly. I’ve told you before that you were adopted, but you never believed me.” Su Jiang started teasing her. ”You’re my daughter. You got swapped by a nurse at birth. When I discovered the truth, I wanted to swap you back, but your grandfather wouldn’t allow it. Let’s go! Since he doesn’t want you anymore, come home with me!”

Chen Huaying’s mouth twitched. Uncle Su, keep making stuff up. She’s just going to keep on embellishing. Big Brother from Huai’an is a few years older than her; how could they be swapped?

She believed it when she was young because she was naive, but now she’s all grown up, and they’re still trying to deceive her with these silly old tales?

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Today, the Chen Family living room was indeed packed!