CHAPTER 1074: CHAPTER 1076: MUST IT BE HIM?

"Yes, and no." Xu Nianhua explained, "There are many people at home, and not much income. Grandpa wanted to help us, but he didn’t have any money. Grandma...was Grandpa’s second wife."

"Actually, after the family split up, we lived pretty well. Although we were a bit poor when I was young, my dad was very hardworking. He worked as a carpenter with others, and he earned a decent wage, so I’ve never really suffered much." Xu Nianhua was speaking the truth; Xu Qinghe would rather eat less himself than let his wife and children go hungry.

Except for Grandma Liu Sanmei, who was mean and liked to scold people, she really hadn’t endured much hardship. She was well-fed, well-clothed, and had two brothers above her to protect her, so she wasn’t bullied.

"Nianhua, it’s all my fault." Jiang Wanru felt guilty and remorseful. If she hadn’t been unconscious, Jia Sufen couldn’t have swapped the babies right under her nose.

Su Jinrong was silent, though he said nothing, but his guilt showed in his eyes.

"Mom, it’s not your fault. This may just be fate, allowing me to have not only my loving biological parents but also a pair of adoptive parents." Xu Nianhua optimistically said, "I say these things not to make you feel bad."

She was simply reflecting on the issue of her older brother. It was really not easy for her brother and sister-in-law to be together.

It wasn’t intended to make Su Jinrong, Jiang Wanru, or Su Lie feel guilty; they were also kept in the dark.

"Nianhua, tell me about some of your childhood adventures." Jiang Wanru wanted to hear about her childhood.

"There were plenty of embarrassing stories when I was a kid. Once, I accidentally spilled the water in a cup on the bed and insisted it was my older brother who did it, causing him to get a beating."

"And then there was the time when my second brother and I went up the mountain to pick bayberries and got our clothes dirty. I cried and swapped clothes with my brother, thinking Mom wouldn’t notice."

"Those clothes were new ones Dad had brought back, and it made Mom so angry."

"..."

The Su Family was filled with laughter, and Xu Nianhua chose to share a few interesting stories.

"Ring."

At 8:30, the phone rang again. Su Lie immediately recognized Pei Yicheng’s voice and said, as he watched Xu Nianhua still going upstairs, "She’s asleep. If you have something to say, tell me, and I’ll let Nianhua know tomorrow."

Pei Yicheng silently glanced at the time, 9 o’clock. How could Nianhua be asleep at this hour?

Too many big brothers-in-law. When will he be able to marry Nianhua?

"Brother Su."

Pei Yicheng just began to speak when Su Lie hurriedly said, "No need. Yicheng, we’re not that much apart in age."

"Brother Su, even a year difference still makes you my elder brother, right?" Pei Yicheng sweetly said, "I’m the same age as Su Yan, we’re classmates. Since Nianhua is asleep, I’ll come to find her tomorrow."

"Wait, Nianhua has classes tomorrow." Su Lie said seriously.

"I’m free tomorrow night, and I want to invite Nianhua to dinner."

Pei Yicheng had no choice but to say this and added, "It’s been half a month since school started, and I haven’t even treated Nianhua to a meal yet. Brother Su, why don’t you join us?"

"Sure." Su Lie agreed without thinking. He wasn’t going to invite Pei Yicheng over for dinner at home; it wasn’t time to meet the parents yet!

If it weren’t for the fact that his sister liked him, Su Lie would rather Pei Yicheng not appear in front of his sister at all.

The next morning, Su Lie shared the news with Nianhua, and as expected, upon mentioning Pei Yicheng, her eyes sparkled. It’s the kind of sparkle only seen when speaking of someone beloved.

"Nianhua, is it him and only him for you? You’re still young now, and in the future, you’ll have more choices." Su Lie resented not finding his sister earlier. This way, having just found her, his sister wouldn’t be taken away by that wolf, Pei Yicheng.