RT Chapter 126

Chapter 126: Who Told Me To Love My Brother the Most?

After the New Year’s Eve dinner, the Shao family’s traditional activity began – the elders giving out red envelopes (containing money) to the younger generation.

Shu Jingcheng had also specially prepared large red envelopes for these younger members.

Shao Tingrui sat in the main seat, smiling as he took out the red envelopes. The first, and also the biggest, red envelope was given to Shu Lin.

Last year, Shu Lin also received the biggest red envelope, and this year it was even more so.

Everyone had no objections to this.

The Shao family’s great benefactor deserved this.

If it hadn’t been for Shu Lin turning the tide, how could the Shao family have had a peaceful New Year’s Eve this year?

Next were Shao Bingheng, Shao Yuqin…

After going around the circle, Shu Lin’s arms were full of red envelopes, even more than last year.

He excitedly ran to Shu Jingcheng, showing off like he did when he was a child:

“Dad, look, they’re all mine, hehe. If Gu Xiao knew, he would definitely be envious of me.”

Shu Jingcheng smiled and patted his head, “That’s a lot. Here, I’ll give you Dad’s too.”

“Thank you, Dad.” Shu Lin accepted the red envelope from Shu Jingcheng with both hands, his eyes shining with the light of a little money-lover.

Shu Lin treasured the red envelopes and carefully put them away, then happily went to find Shao Chengxi.

Seeing him come over, Shao Chengxi stopped his conversation with others and greeted him with a smile.

Shu Lin showed off his red envelopes to Shao Chengxi again, gesturing for him to lower his head, and whispered intimately in his ear:

“Brother, you’re all grown up, you don’t get red envelopes anymore. But it’s okay, I’m still young, I have them.”

“What’s mine is yours. I’ll give you half tonight.”

Shao Chengxi was amused by him, pinching the tip of his nose, “Okay, thank you, baby, for giving me red envelopes.”

Shu Lin winked playfully, “You’re welcome. Who told me to love my brother the most?”

Caught off guard, Shao Chengxi was teased by him, clutching his chest and saying:

“Baby, you’re so good at breaking the rules. Your brother is electrified by you, my heart is beating so fast.”

Shu Lin giggled, “Brother, don’t be so exaggerated, okay? Oh my god, it’s really so cheesy…”

Realizing he had misspoke, he belatedly covered his mouth.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

Shao Chengxi’s eyes told him that on the first night of the new year, he was going to be severely punished by his Alpha.

After giving out the red envelopes, like in previous years, everyone gathered in small groups for entertainment to stay up all night.

Shu Lin pulled Shao Chengxi, Shu Lingxiao, and Shao Shiyan to form a card game, sitting around the coffee table in the side hall.

“A pair of Aces!” Shu Lin threw out two cards, shaking his head triumphantly.

Shao Shiyan: “You’re bigger, I can’t beat that.”

After speaking, he winked at Shu Lingxiao, “Sister Lingxiao, I can only count on you.”

Shu Lingxiao threw out a pair of Twos: “I crush it.”

“Sister!” Shu Lin wailed, “I’m your own younger brother, how can your elbow bend so far outward?!”

Shu Lingxiao glanced at him, “You received so many red envelopes, it’s time to bleed a little.”

Shao Chengxi chuckled, wrapping his arms around Shu Lin’s waist from behind, resting his chin on his shoulder:

“Baby, it’s okay, your brother will help you get revenge. No one can covet your money.”

Shu Lin’s eyes curved into crescents, touching his forehead to his, “Brother still loves me the most.”

Shao Shiyan shouted, “Hey, you two aren’t allowed to sprinkle dog food randomly, or you’ll be fined, fined!”

Everyone burst into laughter.

The card game became more and more lively, with constant laughter.

Shu Lin cheated by peeking at Shao Chengxi’s cards, and was caught red-handed by Shu Lingxiao.

Shao Shiyan deliberately threw the game to let Shu Lingxiao win, but she kicked him in the shin and warned him to play seriously.

In previous years, at such occasions, one could still hear those gossips about the Shu family, but at this moment, they had vanished like smoke.

Throughout the Shao Residence, one could no longer hear any criticisms about the Shu family.

Shu Jingcheng was with several of the Shao family’s elders, watching the harmonious scene in the side hall.

Shu Lin, with a beaming smile, was leaning on Shao Chengxi’s back, directing him on which cards to play.

Although Shu Lingxiao had a stern face, her eyes were much gentler than usual.

Even Shao Shiyan, who was always doting on his daughter, looked much more pleasing to him.

The laughter in the side hall infected the elders, and their faces were also full of smiles.

Shao Bingheng picked up his teacup, looking at Shu Jingcheng, and said, “My dear friend, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”

Shu Jingcheng also picked up his calming tea and smiled, “Please, say whatever you want.”

Shao Bingheng considered his words:

“In just over a year, Little Lin will graduate from university, and he will have to appear in the public eye at that time.”

“I was thinking of having an image management team intervene in advance to tailor a public image for him. To establish a good persona.”

“What do you think?”

Shu Jingcheng’s fingertips paused.

He understood the Shao family’s considerations.

But the thought of his son being saddled with a carefully designed “persona” made him a little unwilling:

“Creating a ‘persona’ is fine, but it must be in line with Little Lin’s nature. Don’t force him to change…”

“There’s no need for that.” Shao Tingrui suddenly spoke, “This child, Little Lin, already has good enough etiquette and cultivation. There’s no need to gild the lily.”

He looked at Shao Bingheng, reminding him:

“Bingheng, there’s no need to create any persona for Little Lin. It’s best to let him be natural.”

“Ever since Pei Yuan entered politics, the Pei family created such a perfect persona for him. But what happened? It still collapsed.”

Shao Yuqin chuckled, taking over the conversation:

“That’s right, creating a persona is self-restraint. Sooner or later, something will happen.”

“It’s best to be your original self.”

“Besides, the real Little Lin is already very likable. How can a persona last longer than one’s true nature?”

Shao Tingrui laughed, “Exactly. Bingheng, you need to change your thinking.”

Shao Bingheng laughed along, “It seems I’m behind the times. Okay, let’s just let him be natural.”

These words stunned Shu Jingcheng.

He had been overthinking.

The Shao family’s ability to think this way meant that they truly treated his precious son as one of their own.

Forget it, don’t say anything.

How could a family be divided so clearly?

If he were to say those words, he was afraid that the two families would become estranged, and the young couple would feel uncomfortable.

Ultimately, he only hoped that his son would be happy.

He hoped that his daughter could also find her own unique happiness.

The night breeze fluttered the lanterns under the eaves. Shu Jingcheng looked at his son’s bright smile and finally felt relieved.

Some boundaries had long since dissolved in their daily interactions.

There was no need to be serious.

As the clock struck midnight, the Shao Residence’s fireworks display began.

Shao Chengxi once again took Shu Lin to last year’s secret base.

When the first firework exploded in the night sky, the two hugged tightly and shared a passionate kiss.

In the main courtyard not far away, Shao Shiyan was circling around Shu Lingxiao, introducing her to the fireworks.

Shu Lingxiao looked at the sky, the beautiful fireworks reflected in her eyes, making her look particularly charming tonight.

Shao Shiyan stared at her in a daze, his eyes especially bright amidst the flickering fireworks.

As the last firework faded, Shu Lin gasped and leaned on Shao Chengxi’s shoulder, whispering to him:

“Brother, please, just because I’m being so good, can we not tonight…”

Shao Chengxi chuckled, and threw him over his shoulder, “No way. You dared to call your husband cheesy, I won’t spare you tonight!”

“No, Husband, Brother, I was wrong, please forgive me…”

The Spring Festival holiday passed happily like this.

On the first day after the holiday, Shao Chengxi began the first wave of public counterattacks regarding the information hormone imbalance incident.

It stirred up a thousand waves.