I pinched my waist and petted him, and I was made to cry by the ruffian Third Master.

Hearing this, Jiang Gezhi looked helpless, and then said to the old man: "Dad, why didn't Yi Nian come? I saw her in the back garden just now. Did she forget to play?"

When Jiang Gezhi mentioned it, everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then Jiang's father hurriedly said: "She must have forgotten while playing. That child is forgetful, so don't worry about her."

"It's a rare occasion for family reunion during the Chinese New Year. It's better for Uncle Wu to call people over."

Jiang Gezhi has already spoken, but Father Jiang can't say anything else?

Within a few minutes, Jiang Yinian timidly followed his father over.

When he saw Yu Sheng, his eyes lit up for a moment, and then suddenly stopped.

Yu Sheng waved to her with a smile on her face and said softly: "Yi Nian, come here and sit here with me."

Her words made everyone present stunned for a moment, and their eyes turned to Jiang Yinian.

Jiang Yi Nian stood there, hesitant. She glanced at Yu Sheng secretly, and then at the little boy sitting opposite Yu Sheng.

He was the one who threw his hat into the lotus pond just now, and it was he who joined other students in school to bully him.

Before Jiang Yi Nian could refuse, the boy suddenly said: "I don't want to eat with the white-haired monster, wuwu..."

Hearing this, Yu Sheng looked at the boy with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Before she could speak, Jiang Gezhi looked down and said seriously: "Children are not sensible. Don't adults know how to educate children?"

His voice carried the majesty of the head of the Jiang family, which made the boy's parents tremble with fear.

They quickly pulled the boy to apologize, nodding repeatedly and saying that they would educate their children well in the future.

When Jiang Yinian saw this, he looked at Yu Sheng with a grateful face, then glanced at his parents, walked to Yu Sheng and sat down next to him.

She timidly greeted Jiang Gezhi: "Happy New Year, third brother."

Jiang Gezhi hummed lightly.

When Yu Sheng saw this, she was dissatisfied with Jiang Gezhi's perfunctory approach. She pushed her with her arm and said in a low voice: "My little kid, are you saying Happy New Year?"

Jiang Gezhi knew what his little daughter-in-law was thinking, and knew that Jiang Yinian had been bullied in the Jiang family, so he was using himself to establish his authority.

"Happy New Year. After the New Year's Eve dinner, go to your sister-in-law to get a red envelope."

Jiang Gezhi's words made everyone present stunned for a moment, and everyone had their own thoughts.

During the meal, Yu Sheng kept picking up food for Jiang Yinian and asked her about her schooling with concern.

When she learned that Jiang Yinian ranked first in the exam, Yu Sheng praised her without hesitation, her eyes full of appreciation and encouragement.

Jiang Yi Nian gradually relaxed. She began to chat with Yu Sheng from time to time, and a smile appeared on her face.

Yu Sheng was also very relieved to see that Jiang Yi Nian was no longer so reserved.

She saw the shadow of her childhood in Jiang Yinian, and an inexplicable sense of intimacy surged in her heart.

This New Year's Eve dinner was the happiest Jiang Yi Nian had ever had.

……

After eating the New Year's Eve dinner, Yu Sheng was called to the study by the old man.

Looking at the old man sitting at the desk, Yu Sheng couldn't help but feel a little nervous, and said cautiously: "Happy New Year, Dad."

Then he handed the red envelope he had prepared in Jiang Gezhi's room to the old man.

The old man looked at the red envelope in Yu Sheng's hand, but did not reach out to take it immediately.

Yu Sheng suddenly felt a little embarrassed.

How could she forget that if the old man didn't like her, how could he accept his red envelope?

Just when Yu Sheng was about to take it back, the red envelope was taken away by the old man.

Yu Sheng bowed excitedly to the old man and repeated: "Happy New Year, Dad."

The old man said calmly: "Xiao Sheng, do you know why I don't want you to be with my son?"

Yu Sheng paused and looked at the old man blankly.

The old man continued: "When you and Xiaohuai played together, I quite liked you, little girl."

Yu Sheng said nothing and stood quietly waiting for the old man to speak.

"You must have heard from the third child that Xiao Huai's father died on the high seas."

Yu Sheng nodded: "Yes."

"Shilin is my adopted son. I know his ambitions. It's a pity..."

When Yu Sheng heard this, she looked at the old man with some confusion.

"Dad, what do you want to say?"

"Since my son likes you, then follow him well and don't have any thoughts that you shouldn't have."

The old man sat behind the desk, casting his scrutinizing eyes on Yu Sheng from above his reading glasses.

His fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic sound, as if he was thinking about something.

Yu Sheng stood in front of the desk, clenching her hands and digging her nails deeply into her palms.

She lowered her head, staring at the ground, not daring to raise her head.

She understood that the old man's words meant that she should stick to her duties and not have any wrong thoughts.

There was a bitterness in her heart, and tears welled up in her eyes, but she tried not to let them fall.

Seeing that Yu Sheng was silent, the old man thought she was still hesitating, so he took out a box from the drawer and handed it to Yu Sheng.

"Take it."

There was no doubt in his voice.

Yu Sheng hesitated for a moment, then finally reached out and took the box.

She opened it carefully, and inside was a emerald green jade bracelet inlaid with sparkling diamonds, shining brightly.

Yu Sheng was shocked. How could she accept such an expensive gift?

She quickly returned the bracelet.

"Dad, this is too expensive, I can't have it."

Yu Sheng's voice was trembling.

She raised her head, her eyes filled with determination.

She knew that this bracelet represented the old man's recognition and expectations for her, but she could not accept such a gift.

"Take it if it's given to you. This is your mother's gift to my grandson."

The old man’s voice left no room for doubt.

Yu Sheng's body froze, and she lowered her head with a guilty conscience.

If one day the old man finds out that he is not pregnant, I don’t know what will happen, maybe he will be furious.

Yu Sheng's heart was full of contradictions and entanglements.

She knew that she could no longer deceive the old man, but she did not dare to tell the truth.

Firstly, she didn't know how to change her words, and secondly, she was afraid that she would hurt the old man and that he would not let her be with Jiang Gezhi.

"Dad, I..."

Yu Sheng was about to speak, but was interrupted by the old man.

"Okay, you don't need to say anything. I know you are a good boy, and I also believe that you will treat my son well. As long as you can bring a grandson to our Jiang family, you will be our Jiang family's hero."

The old man said, stood up, "You go back first, I'm tired too."

Yu Sheng nodded helplessly, turned and walked out of the study.

She closed the door and leaned against the wall in the corridor, feeling helpless and confused.

She didn't know what to do or where to go.