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"No... it's okay, we'll just go back home to eat," Mother Xiao hurriedly and politely declined.

"Come on, it's already so late," Liu Xiaojun hurriedly shook his head, then said, "It's too late to go home and prepare New Year's Eve dinner."

"It's no big deal, just a few dishes," Mother Xiao really felt embarrassed.

"Aunt Xiao, it's more fun with more people," Liu Xiaojun smiled and said, "If you go home, it will just be you and Xiao Han, so cold and quiet. It's better if we all have New Year's Eve dinner together. That's more festive. Let's go, won't you accept if I ask like this?"

Liu Xiaojun had already said so much. Naturally, Mother Xiao felt too embarrassed to refuse and reluctantly agreed.

After that, the group headed toward a nearby hotel. Staying at Liu Family's house was definitely not an option, so they had to find a hotel nearby. There were many hotels in Wangjiang District, including several star-rated ones. Liu Xiaojun chose a four-star hotel to check in. Liu Dajun thought it was expensive, but his wife didn't want to lose face and promptly swiped her card to check in as well.

Liu Xiaojun's wife was also from out of town but quieter and more reserved. She seemed like a virtuous woman, holding a six-month-old baby in her arms.

"Dad, Sister Xiaolei will be here soon too," Liu Xiaojun smiled.

"That's great," Old Liu quickly nodded and said, "Haven't seen Xiaolei for a long time, I don't know how she's been."

"The girl went to Shenzhen after university graduation," Liu Xiaojun smiled and said, "She's been away from home for several years."

"That's right!" Old Liu nodded and said, "Usually, we just get a few phone calls, but now it's good, she's finally coming back."

Old Liu seemed very happy.

After checking into the hotel, they went straight to the restaurant to start eating New Year's Eve dinner.

At this time, New Year's Eve dinner was very expensive, and ordering a la carte was not allowed. Everyone had to select from the New Year's Eve dinner set menu. One set meal was one thousand eight hundred yuan, and that was just a mid-range one, not the most expensive. Old Liu and Mother Xiao couldn't help but be amazed.

For New Year's Eve dinner, buying a chicken, a duck, a fish, and some other dishes... the total cost was probably not more than four hundred yuan. But at the hotel, it actually cost one thousand eight hundred yuan. And based on the business at the hotel, it seemed to be booming.

"Really expensive!" Mother Xiao exclaimed.

Mother Xiao sat next to Old Liu, with Fat Li sitting to Xiao Han's left. The six Liu family members took their seats in turn.

Just as everyone was discussing Liu Xiaolei, Liu Xiaolei's figure appeared at the hotel entrance. She wore a black wool coat with a knitted hat on her head, a sharp chin, and a nice face shape. Her long hair was beautiful, and her black locks floated like dancing spirits in the air. She was very beautiful, with a tall and well-proportioned figure.

Her long, slender legs were clad in leather pants, which accentuated her shapely fullness. She wore a pair of black leather boots, strutting with a queen-like poise as she walked.

"Wow, this chick is good-looking, so beautiful!" Li Dapang's eyes were glued.

"Is... is that Xiao Lei?" Xiao Han was surprised to see Liu Xiaolei.

The Liu family members all turned to look, and Old Liu called out, "Xiao Lei?"

"Dad." Liu Xiaolei hurried over and hugged Old Liu, father and daughter both choked up with emotion.

"Dad, is Mom okay?" Liu Xiaolei quickly asked.

"Ah, I don't know," Old Liu shook his head, saying, "I don't know how long she can live."

"Don't worry, Mom will certainly live to a ripe old age," Liu Xiaolei said hurriedly.

"Little sister, come sit," Liu Dajun called out.

"Big brother, second brother," Liu Xiaolei walked over and sat down next to Liu Dajun, with Xiao Han seated to her left.

"Sister Xiaolei!" Xiao Han greeted politely.

"You are..." Liu Xiaolei looked at Xiao Han in surprise.

"I... I'm Xiao Han," Xiao Han smiled awkwardly, as it was embarrassing to greet someone who didn't recognize him.

"Ah!" Liu Xiaolei was startled and said, "Xiao Han? My goodness, you've grown so tall and handsome? I can't believe how much you've grown, little rascal!"

"Heh heh..." Xiao Han chuckled.

"You're in college, aren't you?" Liu Xiaolei asked. Stay updated with empire

"Senior year, I'll be taking college entrance exams soon!" Xiao Han replied with a slight smile.

"Where do you plan to apply?" Liu Xiaolei asked with a smile.

"Shuimu University," Xiao Han glanced at Liu Xiaolei and said, "I'll try to be your schoolmate."

"Great!" Liu Xiaolei giggled and said, "Shuimu University has quite a few beautiful girls. Work hard and try to marry a pretty girl and bring her home. How about that?"

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"I..." Xiao Han's face flushed with embarrassment.

Inside the hotel, it was bustling with activity. The tables in the hall were almost all taken, not to mention the private rooms. The rooms had been booked up half a month ago. So, this big family could only take their seats at the tables in the hall.

The dishes served at the hotel came swiftly; nearly ten minutes after they sat down, the dishes started arriving continuously. Over twenty exquisite, beautiful, and delicious dishes were served. The set meal also came with a complimentary bottle of white wine and a bottle of red wine.

"Come on, fill up your glasses," said Liu Xiaojun, who was hosting today and naturally took the initiative to invite everyone to drink.

The crowd also started pouring wine, or soft drinks, or like Xiao Han, just filled their glasses with plain boiled water.

The New Year's Eve dinner was lively, but behind that liveliness, there was a tinge of sadness. Old Liu was very happy, although he had caught a cold, but he still insisted on having two drinks. Those two glasses of white wine made him tipsy. One cannot defy aging; in his youth, Old Liu was known to hold his liquor without getting drunk even after a whole liter.

Nowadays, just two glasses would knock him down.

Mother Xiao was also considerably happier seeing Old Liu's family enjoying the New Year's cheerfully.

The family ate from five in the afternoon until seven at night. The meal took more than two hours.

Liu Xiaolei insisted on helping Old Liu back home, and she also decided to stay in that worn down house in Fuxing Factory.

"Sister Xiaolei, let me help you!" Xiao Han hurriedly stepped forward to assist Liu Xiaolei in supporting Old Liu.

After two glasses, amounting to half a liter, Old Liu staggered as he walked. Liu Xiaolei was, after all, a girl, so it was strenuous for her to support him alone. Xiao Han's assistance made it much easier.

Li Dapang drove the van to the front door.

It took some effort, but the two managed to get Old Liu into the car and then drove him home.

The house was a mess. Xiao Han and Liu Xiaolei got Old Liu into his bed. With a sigh, Liu Xiaolei said, "It really is a mess. No wonder my older and second brothers don't want to come home to live."

"What about you?" Xiao Han asked.

"I'll just sleep in my old room!" Saying this, Liu Xiaolei walked toward her room.

As she pushed the door open, she froze. The room was spotless and tidy, just as it used to be. Though the furniture was old, it was dust-free. It was evident that someone cleaned the room almost daily. The bedsheets were still pink, and the walls were adorned with posters of her favorite stars from the past.

Liu Xiaolei stepped in slowly with tears brimming in her eyes.

She hadn't expected that they had kept her room unchanged all this time. Despite being small with only a 1.1-meter bed, the room was clean and had the best lighting from the window. Her parents preferred to stay in the darkest, least pleasant room, unwilling to disturb their children's rooms.

"Sister Xiaolei, what's wrong?" Xiao Han asked curiously.

"It's nothing!" Liu Xiaolei wiped away her tears, sniffled softly, turned to face Xiao Han, and said, "Xiao Han, thank you for everything you've done for my dad and mom."

"It's okay," Xiao Han quickly shook his head, then added, "That's what I should do. Besides, with all you siblings not at home, and Old Liu being old and sick, as a neighbor, who else could help if not me?"

"Indeed!" Liu Xiaolei nodded, "You're right, my father is old and sick now, and my mother is ill too. It's clear that my older and second brothers definitely don't want to stay at home to take care of our elderly parents. It looks like I can't stay away anymore!"

"Sister Xiaolei, why didn't you want to come back to LJ city?" Xiao Han asked curiously. "I heard that you haven't been back since you went to university. It's been five years."

"Yeah!" Liu Xiaolei dried her tears and said with a smile, "Who doesn't have some sad memories, right?"

"Oh!" Xiao Han nodded.

Since Liu Xiaolei had put it so plainly, Xiao Han naturally didn't feel comfortable prying further. He lingered in the room for a moment and was about to get up to leave when Liu Xiaolei glanced at him and said, "Aren't you curious about what happened?"

"Since it's a sad story, I certainly wouldn't presume to inquire," Xiao Han looked at Liu Xiaolei and replied, "But if sister you wish to tell me, I can sit down and listen. Sometimes, it's not good to keep things buried inside. Maybe talking about it is for the best."

Liu Xiaolei frowned.

"Xiao Han, why do I feel like you aren't just a high school student?" Liu Xiaolei asked surprisedly, staring at Xiao Han.

"Why do you say that?" Xiao Han was curious.

"I feel like you're more mature and composed than me!" Liu Xiaolei moved closer to Xiao Han, her beautiful eyes fixed on him. Their noses nearly touching, she lifted the corners of her mouth in a smile and teased, "Is it because you find sister so pretty that you're pretending to be deep and serious to deceive me?"

"Uh..." Xiao Han's face turned slightly red. He couldn't help being so close to Liu Xiaolei, which made him somewhat shy. He wanted to dodge, but then, Liu Xiaolei suddenly placed her hand on the wall behind him, leaving Xiao Han no room to escape. He was taken aback and looked at Liu Xiaolei awkwardly, saying, "I... I didn't."

Wall slam!

Xiao Han was unexpectedly pinned against the wall by Liu Xiaolei.

What is a wall slam? It's an action that often appears in shojo manga, anime, and Japanese dramas. A male corners a female against a wall and with a hand or leaning against the wall makes a "slam" sound, leaving the female with no escape.

This action, due to the shortening of distance and the closeness of their bodies, would likely make the girl shy and greatly increase the chance of a successful confession, thus becoming a popular "confession technique."