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But things were different now. Shen Ting'an no longer objected to him becoming a celebrity, and he had such an adorable little sister at home. With a family that warm and welcoming, who would want to stay alone in a cold, empty house?

And it wasn't just him. Shen Jingyao came home often too. If work hadn't been so busy at the end of the year, Shen Jingyao would probably have been home even more than he had.

After saying that, Shen Xiche noticed Shen Luoluo sitting silently in the back seat, lost in thought. Remembering the school's New Year's Eve gala that night, he asked, "You're awfully quiet today. Nervous about the gala tonight?"

Shen Luoluo shook her head. What Shen Jiayan had said earlier had reminded her of Shen Jingyao. Come to think of it, she hadn't seen him in almost a week. He was so busy and hadn't had a break in ages.

"I was wondering if Big Brother gets New Year's Day off tomorrow."

If he had the day off, would he come home? And if he came home, he could finally rest.

Shen Xiche's brows lifted slightly. It was rare to meet someone who wasn't afraid of Shen Jingyao and actually wanted him to come home. Most of the younger generation found him cold and distant, someone who looked hard to get along with. Even his own younger brother, Shen Jiayan, didn't dare disobey him.

Whenever Shen Jingyao was home, Shen Jiayan was definitely much quieter and better behaved than usual. He had more influence over him than Shen Ting'an did. Shen Xiche hadn't expected their little sister to be the first one unafraid of him.

He smiled. "I'll ask him for you."

"It's about time. Hurry on in."

Watching the two of them walk