After chatting the whole way, Xie Lin put away his phone as he neared home.
Uncle Nian was standing at the entrance, looking out. Seeing him get out of the car, he hurried forward to take his suitcase, drew a deep breath, and bellowed-
"The young master is home!"
Hearing him, Xie Yanqiu and Wen Xubai came out with beaming smiles. Xie Lin launched himself at them, and the three hugged together.
"I'm home! I'm starving. I haven't had breakfast yet."
"We'll eat right away. We've been waiting for you."
"Xie Lin!"
Just as they were heading inside, a familiar voice came from the entrance.
Xie Lin turned around.
Fu Yunxi stood outside the gate, smiling.
"Grandpa Xie, Grandpa Wen."
"Hmph!"
Wen Xubai thumped his cane on the ground, his expression dark.
"Don't call me Grandpa. I'm not worthy."
Fu Yunxi's expression stiffened, but then he remembered that he had come to reconcile in the first place, so it was only right to humble himself a little.
"There are some things I'd like to tell you. May I come in?"
Xie Yanqiu maintained his gentle smile throughout. He turned to Xie Lin.
"Taotao, you decide."
The corners of Xie Lin's lips lifted slightly, and he took a few steps toward the gate.
Delight immediately appeared on Fu Yunxi's face. He knew it-Xie Lin still had feelings for him.
"There's been a misunderstanding between us. Although hyping up my pairing with He Jianing was the company's decision, I failed to consider your feelings. That really was my fault. I'm sorry."
"Ha!"
Xie Lin sneered.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. That brain of yours..."
Before he finished, he raised his arm high and hurled something.
Thwack!
"Aah!!"
A small stone struck Fu Yunxi square in the face, making him scream in pain.
"You're seriously