Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 260: Is This Still Xiao Jinlin?

"Waste what? Your mom and I can stay when we visit too!"

Chen Wenjun casually said, almost scaring Chen Xinyue to death, "What? You and mom are going to the capital? Since when?"

Chen Wenjun shook his head, "Not sure yet, but with you there, how could your mom not visit! It’s just that the issue of Shanglin Village’s relocation isn’t settled yet, so we can’t leave for now."

"Shanglin Village’s relocation? Grandpa’s old house is going to be demolished?"

Chen Xinyue’s attention was instantly diverted.

Chen Wenjun nodded, a bit sentimental, "Actually, the relocation talk started three years ago but wasn’t finalized. The government officials visited several times without saying much except stopping people from building houses, stating that even if built, there’d be no compensation, causing some unrest in the village back then.

Now, they’re discussing land requisition and relocation compensation again, causing another stir. Your grandpa doesn’t have much land, and the house has long become a dangerous building. No matter how much compensation there is, it doesn’t matter much to us.

But while it doesn’t matter to us, it matters to others. Recently, your Uncle Qingxiang and some others have been frequently visiting our house, hoping your mom and I could use our connections to help. I didn’t even dare mention that our family has shares with the developers, so when you return, keep your mouth shut and don’t let it slip."

God knows how much this has troubled him lately. Truth be told, the compensation policy from the developers is already quite good. Yet, some are never satisfied, thinking it’s too little and hiking up the price because the house is theirs. There are quite a few people like that.

If they found out about the Chen family’s relationship with the developers, the thought alone gave him a headache.

Chen Xinyue quickly turned to Xiao Jinlin.

Xiao Jinlin understood and said, "Don’t worry, I won’t meddle needlessly."

Chen Wenjun, feeling a bit awkward, quickly changed the topic, "Jinlin, how long do you plan on staying in An City?"

Xiao Jinlin glanced briefly at Chen Xinyue, "It hasn’t been decided yet."

"Huh? Aren’t you going back home for the New Year?" Chen Wenjun realized it was a bit abrupt after he spoke.

Chen Xinyue quickly explained, "Dad, our boss’s family is large and well-prepared; they’ve already dined in advance."

Chen Wenjun didn’t quite understand but respected it.

The car arrived at Nanxi’s garage. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Chen Wenjun efficiently helped them unload the luggage, parked the car, and then moved the luggage onto the boat.

This way of going home was quite novel to Xiao Jinlin, "Is your home across the river, or on an island?"

Chen Xinyue gave him a thumbs up, "Boss is boss, got it right away! My home is on the island, that very island."

Once the three boarded the boat, to the surprise of Chen family father and daughter, they found out Xiao Jinlin actually got seasick.

In just a few minutes, his face turned pale with visible fatigue.

This scared the Chen family father and daughter.

When the boat docked, Chen Wenjun first helped Xiao Jinlin ashore, calling the family over to help.

Lin Qin and the others rushed out and were bewildered seeing Chen Wenjun supporting a handsome stranger.

They quickly went to help Chen Xinyue with the luggage.

Lin Yi quietly asked, "Yaya, is this your boyfriend?"

Lin Qin, Chen Ruiyu, and Chen Ruiming quickly turned to look at Chen Xinyue.

Chen Xinyue shook her head vigorously, like a rattle drum, "Absolutely not, Grandpa, don’t guess! Mom, this is our boss. He’s here to negotiate business with the head of E Society, just coincidental!"

Everyone suddenly understood.

Lin Yi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "As long as he’s not your boyfriend. Let Grandpa tell you, if you’re looking for someone, find a local. Grandpa can’t bear to see you marry far away."

Chen Xinyue blushed and stamped her foot, "Grandpa! What nonsense are you saying! I just started working! Look, the presents I bought for you are all here, see if you like them."

"For me? What is it?" Lin Yi beamed with joy, immediately forgetting about the matchmaking.

Lin Qin looked disgruntled, "Talking business during New Year! We’re not workaholics!"

Chen Ruiyu and Chen Ruiming exchanged a glance and quickly followed.

The group climbed the stairs, and Chen Xinyue asked, "Where’s Xinyi? Is she home?"

"Of course! Your aunt cherishes her dearly. Didn’t even allow her to take the extra classes this winter break, took her back to Pingxi Town right away, saying they’re having a big festival over there, happening only once every twelve years, particularly lively." Lin Qin said.

Once inside, Chen Xinyue hurriedly introduced the family to Xiao Jinlin.

Xiao Jinlin nodded at each, his gaze landing on Lin Qin, politely greeting, "Mr. Lin, I heard from my aunt you’re her college roommate, I’ve heard a lot about you."

"Your aunt?" Lin Qin was surprised again.

Chen Xinyue’s eyes widened, almost frightened to death.

Xiao Jinlin nodded, responding warmly, "Her name is He Xue."

"He Xue is your aunt? Oh my! Then you’re a descendant of an old friend! Come, sit, sit! Do you prefer staying at a hotel or our home?" Lin Qin’s attitude towards Xiao Jinlin made a complete 180-degree turn.

Chen Xinyue and her siblings were dumbfounded.

Xiao Jinlin was very courteous, "Will it be too much trouble?"

"Not at all...I’ll go prepare a guest room for you, do you eat seafood? I’ll have some sent over, all the freshest, it’s our specialty here." Lin Qin said as they immediately rushed upstairs.

Chen Xinyue quickly followed, dragging her luggage behind.

Chen Ruiyu and Chen Ruiming followed to help.

Watching this scene, a hint of envy appeared in Xiao Jinlin’s eyes, "They have a really good sibling relationship."

Chen Wenjun laughed heartily, "Of course, they’ve grown up together as a family, always being considerate of one another. Our family is in the seafood business, just say what you want to eat, I’ll have it sent, or we can take you around, it’s probably your first time in An City, you can see our local customs and traditions."

Whatever Chen Wenjun said, Xiao Jinlin nodded and agreed with a smile.

The result was that the typically aloof boss went out and came back dressed in a full Super Mario waterproof suit, cloth wrap on his head, and mud smudges all over his face.

Struggling, he and Chen Wenjun carried a long foam box.

Chen Xinyue was instantly baffled, her mind went blank!

"Mr. Xiao, you... what were you doing? How did you end up like this? Oh my! How will I explain to Assistant Tang? Would he kill me?"

This was the first time Xiao Jinlin saw her so flustered, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, "Do I look that strange?"

Everyone nodded in unison.

Lin Yi reacted first, "Quickly, go wash up, you’re too messy. Wenjun! What on earth were you doing? How did you let a guest end up like this, really..."

Chen Wenjun was only slightly better looking than Xiao Jinlin, not feeling there was any issue, instead laughing heartily, "Dad, take it easy, we went sea fishing. This kid got seasick but stubbornly insisted he could overcome it, and he really did endure it. The fish was caught by me, and he helped me out.

Everything’s here; we’ll have all this seafood tonight."