Chapter 2324 - 2325: Returning to Beijing for the New Year
The night has fallen, darkness enveloping the entire land, the night feels desolate as water, the evening breeze blows, carrying piercing chills!
Inside the villa, Qiu Ruoxi sits on the sofa with Wang Ma and Wang Zilin, chatting and laughing, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
At this moment, Wang Ma seems to have forgotten about her master and is completely immersed in joy.
Meanwhile, Ye Xunhuan is alone upstairs, video chatting with Victoria, letting Victoria convey New Year greetings to his subordinates!
Qiu Ruoxi didn’t stay downstairs for long before heading upstairs.
Just as Qiu Ruoxi went upstairs, Ye Xunhuan happened to finish his video chat with Victoria, a perfect coincidence!
When Qiu Ruoxi reached the bedroom, Ye Xunhuan had just returned to the bedroom.
"Xunhuan, I’ve prepared some tea and tea sets for Grandpa, do you think he’ll like them?" Qiu Ruoxi asked Ye Xunhuan immediately upon entering.
"The old man will definitely like them," Ye Xunhuan responded casually, "He might even flaunt it to others, though ordinary tea might not catch his eye."
The Qin family holds an exalted position in the capital, akin to a mammoth; Qin Pojun has seen everything, tasted all kinds of fine tea!
"I arranged earlier with others to have some wild camellia brought in from the mountains," Qiu Ruoxi whispered.
Qiu Ruoxi knows well that Qin Pojun certainly wouldn’t care for ordinary things, so she had some wild camellia prepared, intending to bring it to Qin Pojun during this year’s Spring Festival.
"He’ll probably love it!" Ye Xunhuan said softly.
Hearing Ye Xunhuan’s words, Qiu Ruoxi sighed a breath of relief; she was really worried that Qin Pojun wouldn’t like it. Now, with Ye Xunhuan’s words, her heart slowly settled down.
"What do you think Uncle and Aunt would like..."
The Qin family members are numerous, and they’re all elders. For Qiu Ruoxi accompanying Ye Xunhuan to the Qin family, it would be the first time after marriage, and according to Huaxia’s customs, gifts must be prepared.
It just depends on what one chooses to gift based on personal ability.
"Just randomly pick something; there aren’t that many rules," Ye Xunhuan said nonchalantly.
In truth, Ye Xunhuan doesn’t know what the others like either since he hasn’t interacted much with Qin family members other than Qin Rumeng, even Qin Pojun.
"Then I’ll just prepare casually; just don’t criticize my choices then!"
Ye Xunhuan nodded, "Yeah, prepare whatever!"
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Time swiftly flies by, and before you know it, it’s already New Year’s Eve. Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi are embarking on their journey to the capital today!
Wang Ma and Wang Zilin stayed back at the villa to celebrate the New Year, but Ye Xunhuan arranged earlier with Xiao Jiu to drop by and check on Wang Ma and Wang Zilin.
After all, due to Xiao Jiu’s falling out with his father, he won’t be returning home, otherwise, Ye Xunhuan wouldn’t have asked Xiao Jiu to check on Wang Ma and Wang Zilin.
For this, Xiao Jiu naturally agreed without hesitation.
Because Qiu Ruoxi carried a lot of gifts, Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi decided to drive to the capital instead of flying!
During festivities in Huaxia, it’s rare to find roads not congested, even the highways suffer from the same fate.
Currently, Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi are caught in this traffic on the highway; despite Ye Xunhuan’s great abilities, he couldn’t do anything and could only inch forward slowly like a snail.
Time ticked away, and Ye Xunhuan barely moved, staying entirely put, and looking ahead, the vehicles formed a long, unending iron dragon!
"We should’ve left at dawn if we knew," Qiu Ruoxi said with a face full of helplessness and agony.
At this point, Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi couldn’t progress nor exit off the highway.
"Dawn wouldn’t make a difference!" Ye Xunhuan sighed slightly, taking a cigarette from his pocket, lighting it, softly puffing while saying, "It’s peak travel season; traffic jams are normal, just didn’t expect it to be this bad!"
At this moment, Ye Xunhuan was quite entertained, never having encountered such traffic before.
After some time, the vehicles ahead started moving, prompting Ye Xunhuan to hurriedly start his car and follow the convoy forward.
Though moving slowly, it was much better than being stuck immobile there.
Originally, Ye Xunhuan should have arrived in the capital by around noon, but after being stuck in traffic, he didn’t reach the capital until after 3 p.m.
"I swear, during peak travel, I’ll definitely take a bus next time, never drive again!" Qiu Ruoxi lamented painfully.
"Honey, I’m the one driving, not you, yet you’re in pain, what about me?" Ye Xunhuan said despairingly.
Even with Ye Xunhuan’s excellent driving skills, he couldn’t escape being stuck in the middle of countless cars, unable to move!
Upon reaching the capital, Ye Xunhuan drove directly to the Qin family without hesitation.
Because it’s New Year’s Eve, Qin Rumeng is on holiday and knew Ye Xunhuan would be visiting the capital, coming to the Qin family, so she had been waiting here early.
Within the Qin family, Qin Pojun was pacing back and forth in the courtyard!
"Rumeng, call Xunhuan and ask him why he’s not here yet!"
Initially, Qin Pojun expected Ye Xunhuan and Qiu Ruoxi to arrive by lunchtime, planning to have a drink with him. However, receiving a call from Ye Xunhuan saying they were stuck in traffic with no definitive time of arrival, made Qin Pojun somewhat anxious.
Though Ye Xunhuan is mighty, even traffic wouldn’t be an issue, but as one gets older, it’s hard not to worry.
"Dad, travel season is very congested; it’s good enough if they arrive before 5 p.m. There’s no point in rushing them; it’ll just make them anxious, let’s just wait!" Qin Rumeng explained to Qin Pojun, "Besides, your grandson’s a skilled driver, nothing could happen!"
As they were speaking, Ye Xunhuan finally arrived at the Qin family gate with Qiu Ruoxi!
Driving into the Qin family estate, Ye Xunhuan parked, stepped out of the car, and loudly shouted, "Old man, Ruoxi and I are here to see you, why aren’t you coming out to greet us..."
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(PS: Worried some brothers and sisters might be anxious, adding a Chapter now; two more Chapters, I’ll continue!)