Chapter 91

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On the New Year's Eve of January 27th.

Li Wan, who had earned a "substantial" salary outside, generously gave her son a large red envelope.

Listening to the continuous firecrackers and fireworks outside, after the New Year's Eve dinner, Song Chen quietly stayed at home with his mother to watch TV. However, when he heard the frequent broadcast on the Dongou TV of a middle-aged couple in red cotton coats saying, "This year, we don't accept gifts; we only accept Brain Smart!"

He muttered to himself how quickly the Chen family pharmaceutical company had moved, and he wondered where the formula for Brain Smart, the health supplement, had come from. But thinking about the two factories of the Chen family pharmaceutical company being bustling with people after the merger of the Xu family pharmaceutical company, Song Chen smiled inwardly. It was a pity that time was too tight. If they had spent a large amount of money on prime-time resources on CCTV, Chen Jian would probably be too busy to even have the New Year's Eve dinner!

"Xiao Chen, did you used to run off as soon as you got your New Year's money?" Li Wan asked her son, who was sitting beside her, in a soft voice.

Song Chen blinked and smiled at his mother, "Although the red envelope you gave me is quite big, don't forget that your son is now a tycoon! Of course, it's because your New Year's money is too little!"

"You brat! Don't be so boastful that you hurt your back!" Li Wan, with slightly red eyes, knew why Song Chen didn't go out to play. She thanked the heavens every day for giving her such an excellent son.

Song Chen didn't want to watch the Spring Festival Gala. He lay on the sofa, his head resting on his mother's lap, and said playfully, "Mom, Ruoxi said I have white hair. Can you help me find it?"

"Really? It must be because you've been working so hard lately and not eating properly!" Li Wan immediately became nervous and carefully examined Song Chen's scalp.

Song Chen said indifferently, "When I was in junior high and high school, you didn't care so much when I had white hair!"

Li Wan paused, gently patted Song Chen's forehead, and smiled, "Back then, you were studying, so a little hardship was nothing."

Song Chen was about to tease his mother for favoring him, but suddenly his phone rang. It was Yang De!

"Come to the Hyatt Bar, let's all get together!"

"Forget it!" Song Chen lay lazily on his mother's lap, "You guys have fun, I need to stay up with my mom!"

"Really?" Yang De was surprised, and behind him, Ye Lin and Liu Jun were shouting, "Come out and play! Everyone is here, you can't stay at home alone!"

"No choice, who made my mom give me a big red envelope just now! I was so moved that I almost cried... Ouch! Never mind, have fun!" Song Chen hung up the phone, touched his forehead, and grumbled, "Mom, your son is smart outside, but if you hit me again, I'll get stupid, and who will take care of you in the future!"

Li Wan pushed her son's head and scolded, "Alright, alright! Don't complain! Mom knows you're filial and obedient. Go out and play! Don't stay at home and get bored. Even if you take Ruoxi out for a walk, it would be good!"

"No need!" Song Chen yawned deeply, lying comfortably on his mother's lap, "I've been busy lately, and it's a rare chance to stay at home. Besides, it's so cold outside, who wants to go out?"

Li Wan sighed softly, gently stroking her son's forehead, and said with slightly red eyes, "Having you as my son is such a blessing!"

"Mom only knows my good side! Ruoxi is different, she knows both my good and bad sides!" Song Chen chuckled.

"That's good, mutual understanding is important! After you get married and have children, your marriage will be happy!"

Song Chen smiled and softly replied, "Mm-hm!"

Smelling his mother's familiar scent, amidst the lively sounds of the Spring Festival Gala, he began to feel drowsy. Just as he was half asleep, the doorbell rang. Li Wan wondered, "On New Year's Eve, who could it be? Is it the neighbor?"

Song Chen yawned, got up, and stopped his mother, going to open the door himself. Putting on thick slippers, Song Chen just pushed the door open and was startled back by the deafening greetings.

"Happy New Year!"

Looking closely, he saw a crowd of people standing at the door—shareholders of Chenxing Internet Cafe had all come.

"You guys..." A warm current flowed through his heart, and Song Chen was deeply moved.

"Since you didn't want to come, we had to come to wish you a happy New Year!" Yang De, wearing a wool coat and carrying two large bags of snacks, smiled and said, "Wishing you wealth and prosperity!"

"Wishing you wealth and prosperity, give me the red envelope!" Zhao Lin shouted, pushing Song Chen and walking inside. When she saw Li Wan, she reined in her boisterous behavior and bowed politely, "Auntie, Happy New Year!"

"Cluck, cluck, cluck! Happy New Year! You look so beautiful!"

"Hehe! Thanks!" Zhao Lin accepted Li Wan's praise without modesty.

"Move aside, don't block the door! The bags are so heavy!" Liu Jun almost pushed the stunned Song Chen aside, carrying two large bags inside. As he walked, he complained, "Next time, I won't play rock-paper-scissors with Dao Hui, he's so cheating!"

"On New Year's Eve, don't talk about 'death'! How inauspicious!" Wang Xiaoxue gave Song Chen a flirtatious look and went in with a smiling Jiang Yan.

"Happy New Year!"

"Happy New Year!"

"..."

After Yang De, Ye Lin, Chen Daohui, Ji Chang, Shi Tao, Ye Lin, and Cui Yao all went in, Zhai Yue, wearing a white sweater dress, quickly kissed Song Chen's cold, thin lips and smiled brightly, "Happy New Year! My man!" and walked in.

Song Chen touched his lips, chuckled foolishly, and closed the door. Before he could leave the entrance, the doorbell rang again. Looking at the people in the living room greeting Li Wan, Song Chen turned back and opened the door again. He saw Zhang Ruoxi, wearing a white woolen cap and a fiery red knitted short skirt, looking at him with a mix of anger and joy.

"Happy New Year!"

Song Chen was delighted and pulled Zhang Ruoxi inside. Zhang Ruoxi thought Song Chen was eager to do something intimate, but when she saw the house full of people, she was surprised and then smiled, "Happy New Year! I'm here to wish everyone a happy New Year!"

"Did you bring red envelopes?" Cui Yao teased.

"Even if I did, I wouldn't give them to you!" Zhang Ruoxi hugged Song Chen's arm and laughed coquettishly.

Yang De didn't join in the fun but smiled at Li Wan, "Auntie, we are good friends and brothers with Xiao Song! We came here to keep you company, so no need for red envelopes!"

Li Wan said awkwardly, "That's not quite right!"

Zhai Yue, who had been staring at Li Wan, walked forward, hugged her arm, and sat down on the sofa, smiling, "Auntie, don't be embarrassed, the red envelope, Xiao Chen has already given it!"

"Hehe! That's true!" Wang Xiaoxue giggled and nodded.

"Talking about business! Let's agree, only happy talk, no other matters, whoever mentions it will drink a penalty!" Ji Chang smiled and then looked at Li Wan, "Auntie, is it okay to have some drinks?"

"Of course, of course! Friends gathering, how can we not have fun!" Li Wan waved her hand and smiled.

Song Chen smiled bitterly and shook his head. Suddenly, his phone rang again. It was the landline of Xu Xiaoying's residence. Zhang Ruoxi glanced at him, huffed, and let go of Song Chen's hand.

Smiling apologetically, Song Chen walked to the side and answered the call.

On the other end, Xu Xiaoying greeted, "Happy New Year!"

"You too, have you and Xiaoling had the New Year's Eve dinner?"

"Yes!" Xu Xiaoying smiled shyly and added, "Mainly, Xiaoling wanted to wish you a happy New Year, so..."

"Alright, give the phone to Xiaoling!"

"Brother-in-law, wishing you a happy New Year and all the best!" Xu Xiaoling's voice was as sweet and pleasant as her sister's.

"Great! Brother-in-law will give you a big red envelope tomorrow!"

"Thank you, Brother-in-law!"

After a few more pleasantries, Song Chen hung up. The phone rang again almost immediately. This time, not only Yang De but almost everyone noticed. Wang Xiaoxue looked at Song Chen with a teasing smile, "Your 'business' is quite busy!"

"Ha ha!" Song Chen laughed dryly, "Is that so! Hehe!"

This time, it was Zhai Yan calling. Her voice was very low, "Are you coming over tonight?"

This was the first time Zhai Yan had actively invited Song Chen to her place. Although he knew it was a rare opportunity, Song Chen knew he couldn't leave: "I'm afraid I can't, the friends from Chenxing Internet Cafe are all at my place, I can't get away."

"…Got it! Bye!"

Zhai Yan hung up irritably, lying on the soft bed, hugging her long legs, letting the darkness and loneliness fill the space.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Zhai Yan looked at the caller ID, shook her hair, and put the phone to her ear, but didn't speak.

On the other end, Song Chen's voice was firm and persistent, "Don't be sad, I'm still here for you!"

Zhai Yan smiled bitterly after hearing this. She turned off her phone, and outside, fireworks and firecrackers lit up the sky.

So beautiful!

But so fleeting!

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