CHAPTER 800: CHAPTER 797: RUAN FAMILY

"Haha, I’m here."

With Shen Siyuan’s voice, Dou Dou became visible from the balcony.

She walked in with her hands on her hips, like a proud rooster.

"I arrived early but didn’t come out, because I wanted to sneakily see if anyone else was here..."

Her words were clearly aimed at Shen Siyuan.

Because Shen Siyuan had warned her not to reveal herself in front of people who didn’t know her identity.

Shen Siyuan smiled and gave her a thumbs up.

"Hehe~"

Seeing this, Dou Dou was so happy her shoulders wobbled like waves.

"You little rascal, come over here and let Grandma have a good look at you." Grandma laughed and waved at her, then pulled her close.

She pinched Dou Dou’s little face and asked, "How long has it been since you visited me? Have you forgotten about Grandma?"

"No way, how could I forget Grandma?" Dou Dou’s eyes widened as if she were wrongly accused.

"Then why haven’t you visited Grandma?"

Grandma knew this little thing had forgotten about her; she was just teasing her.

"Because, because Potato had a lot of things for me to do, I’ve been so busy." Dou Dou pointed to Shen Siyuan, who was watching the fun.

Shen Siyuan, sipping a cup of tea, almost spat out his drink, but he didn’t expose this little rascal. Besides, he was too old to argue with a kid, and Grandma obviously didn’t believe her either but didn’t expose her.

Grandma just laughed and said, "Really? Then remember to visit Grandma when you’re not busy."

"Okay, okay~"

This time, Dou Dou nodded like a chick pecking at rice, then jumped into Grandma’s lap, rubbing against her like a kitten, "Grandma, I missed you so much, can you feel it?"

"Of course, Grandma feels it, our Dou Dou misses me a lot." Grandma naturally agreed and gently patted her little bottom.

"But I didn’t feel you miss me, you didn’t miss me." Dou Dou quickly broke free from her hug.

Grandma was momentarily stunned by her words, then realized and was amused.

"Goodness, you’ve learned to blame others now, huh?"

Then she grabbed Dou Dou and playfully slapped her little bottom twice.

Everyone laughed, Dou Dou laughed along.

Only Duoduo glanced sideways at Dou Dou, completely baffled by why everyone was laughing.

Meanwhile, Ruan Hongzhuang’s family had just arrived at the elder brother’s house.

Every year on the second day of the Lunar New Year, they must visit the elder brother’s house to pay respects, regardless of their status. This tradition cannot be skipped.

Without the elder brother, Ruan Xiangqian and his siblings wouldn’t have achieved their current accomplishments.

So on the second day, not only Ruan Xiangqian’s family but also his brother Ruan Guodong and younger sister Ruan Manman visit to pay respects.

However, both Ruan Xiangqian and Ruan Guodong bring their families, only Ruan Manman is single.

Since Ruan Guodong lives in Singapore, he returns before the New Year. He married a Singaporean woman, who is also a doctor, and they run a clinic together. They married late, and his wife is over a decade younger than him, with two young daughters aged fifteen and thirteen, who are lively and at an age when they love beauty.

Once they returned, they stuck close to Ruan Hongzhuang. As for Ruan Manman, there’s a slight distance, although they like their aunt, they are closer with Ruan Hongzhuang.

"Sister, are you going back this afternoon?"

"Yes, your sister’s boyfriend is visiting this afternoon, so your third uncle and others will definitely return." Ruan Manman answered from the side.

"Can he come tomorrow? I want to sleep with sister tonight." said the second child, Ruan Xiaotong.

She is twelve this year, still a child, with innocent thoughts.

"That won’t do. This is her boyfriend’s first visit, we can’t change the plan," said the eldest, Ruan Yuxi.

Then she changed the tone, looking at her sister pleadingly, "Sister, can we go back with you?"

She said so because usually they stay at the elder brother’s house for a few days before leaving.

Except for Ruan Xiangqian, who has many social engagements during the New Year.

"No, you can come to our house tomorrow." Ruan Hongzhuang smiled and stroked Ruan Xiaotong’s pink little face.

"Definitely no way. My parents will surely stay at the elder brother’s house until the fifth day of New Year unless someone comes to pick us up, of course, with mom’s consent." Ruan Yuxi, being quick-minded, immediately came up with a plan and mentioned current difficulties.

"Don’t worry, aunt will take you with her tomorrow." Ruan Manman suddenly said from the side.

"What are you going for?" Ruan Hongzhuang glanced at her.

Ruan Hongzhuang immediately knew Ruan Manman’s intention, she hadn’t given up on extracting the secret of rejuvenation from Shen Siyuan.

Not only him, but even Ruan Hongzhuang’s second uncle Ruan Guodong and second aunt Chen Yuxiu were curious about how the Ruan family suddenly seemed younger.

Being in the medical field themselves, they were intensely curious about such a method to restore youth, believing that mastering such a technology could lead to immense wealth or even the future of mankind.

So Second Aunt Chen Yuxiu kept chatting with Jiang Yingxue, hoping to gather some information.

But Jiang Yingxue wouldn’t share anything with outsiders, always laughed it off.

As for Ruan Xiangqian, his phone was continuously ringing, constantly in calls with people. Ruan Guodong wanted to ask some questions but had no chance to interrupt.

Even if he did, it seemed pointless, as Ruan Xiangqian would directly say, "Less trouble, good mindset, regular exercise," which left Ruan Guodong in silence.

He realized this was Ruan Xiangqian’s way of avoiding the topic, knowing they were good brothers but couldn’t force him to disclose anything.

Just as he wanted to ask more, the elder brother Ruan Hongqi came over.

"Are you leaving after the meal?"

"Yes, Xiao Shen is coming this afternoon, so we have to go back and prepare."

"That’s right, honestly, you didn’t need to visit today; it’s too rushed." The elder brother is always understanding, although he’s genuinely happy they all came back.

"It’s not really rushed, we have plenty of time."

"Have you arranged someone to meet Xiao Shen at the airport?" The elder brother asked again.

"Arranged, you don’t need to worry about that, sister-in-law shouldn’t prepare too many dishes for lunch." Ruan Xiangqian quickly changed the topic.

Actually, he hadn’t arranged anyone, not because he didn’t think of it, but his daughter said it wasn’t necessary, as Shen Siyuan might not be flying in.

Normally, flying from Bin Hai to Si Ming is the most convenient way, other methods are bothersome and time-consuming.

However, he didn’t inquire further, unable to suppress his curiosity.

Standing beside him, Ruan Guodong asked curiously, "Have you met Ruan Ruan’s boyfriend? What’s he like?"

"What boyfriend, it’s her fiancé. They’re getting married after the New Year; he’s quite a good young man," said Ruan Hongqi.

Then he turned to Ruan Xiangqian, "Tell Xiao Shen, if he has spare time, he must visit our house."

"Alright, once I meet him, I’ll pass that message," Ruan Xiangqian replied.

Ruan Guodong listened to their conversation, feeling something was off but couldn’t pinpoint it.