Rebirth from the Ashes - Chapter 703

Chapter 703: Ready to Fire

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Shen Xi got up and approached Fu Qingye with a smile. “Brother.”

The word “Brother” was enough for Fu Qingli and Fu Qingxuan to turn into green-eyed monsters. They exchanged glances and looked at Fu Qingye with envy.

Fu Qingxuan clenched his fists. His little sister never called him that. He pestered Shen Xi for a long time yesterday, but she refused to say the magic word. Yet here she was, addressing Qingye as her brother so naturally.
Fu Qingli might have kept a blank face the whole time, but he turned sour inside. Was it all his own doing? He was lucky that Qingxuan shared the same fate. At least he could feel a little better about himself.
“Sister.” Fu Qingye spread his arms to softly and gently hold her. It was hard to fight back the tears.

Even though he had time to adjust his feelings since finding out about it yesterday, Fu Qingye thought he was ready to face her. Yet, his emotions still got the better of him.

Shen Xi could feel his body and voice shaking. She uttered with a smile, “Brother, I’m sure you haven’t eaten on your way here. Come and have breakfast.”

Fu Qingxuan mentioned that Fu Qingye went to shoot a magazine cover at a polar region. Since the place was less accessible, Fu Qingye must have rushed here in record time without any rest.

“The food’s still warm. Hurry up and eat something.” Yun Jinping beckoned him over. It must be tough on Ye to venture so far and shoot at such a cold place. Surely, he must have gone through hell to get back here.
Fu Qingye held Shen Xi’s hand to walk over. There was only one seat left at the table. It was clearly Shen Xi’s seat. Standing next to the seat, he glanced at Fu Qingxuan.

Although Fu Qingxuan glared at him, he compliantly gave up his seat. Seeing that Qingye was the first among them to meet their sister and had traveled from afar, Fu Qingxuan decided to give him a break.

Song Wenye ran off to bring a chair in.

Ruan Sisi stood up and gave away her seat as she swallowed her last piece of bao. “I’m full. Anyone’s welcome to this seat.”

“Tcan stand.” Fu Qingxuan did not want to sit there because the seat was far away from Shen Xi. He would rather stand right next to her.

By then, Song Wenye had carried a chair over, but no one wanted to sit on it. Glancing at Fu Qingxuan who was enjoying a bowl of tofu curd across the room, Song Wenye sat down on the chair she brought over.
The Fu family, apart from Fu Junqiu, was all here. Fu Jungiu was having a vacation on a tropical island. All flights were suspended following a typhoon. She was stuck on the island, trying to figure out ways to get here.
Shangguan Yangiu gazed at her daughter. “Xixi, your New Year’s holiday begins tomorrow, right?”

Shen Xi bobbed her head.

“Can you come home with us?” Shangguan Yanqiu asked for her opinion. Personally, she wanted her daughter home, but it was all up to Xixi to decide.

Shen Xi fell into thought.

Recognizing Shen Xi’s hesitation, Yun Jinping cheerfully said, “Of course, she can. Xixi, you should return with your parents and brothers.”

“That’s right.” Shen Zhangqing was aware that his daughter was considerate of him and his wife. He echoed his wife’s thoughts. “It’s a great time to pay a visit now that you have a break.”

Shen Xi could feel the tears coming. She looked at them and said, “Mom, Dad, you should come with me.”

She now had two sets of parents. For the moment, she had not figured out how to deal with these relationships.

Yun Jinping replied, “Your dad and I won’t be going, We’ll wait for you at home. Your dad’s swamped with work lately and the year-end can be a handful for me.”

Xixi should spend some alone time with her family. She and Old Shen would be right here waiting for her. It did not seem right for them to go with Xixi.

Shangguan Yangiu stared at them in appreciation. She and her husband would like some private time with their daughter to bond. Shangguan Yanqiu was relieved her daughter had such wonderful and kind adoptive parents. They raised her well.
Fu Handing nodded at them, grateful for their blessing.

“Alright then.” Shen Xi bobbed her head. She knew that Old Shen and Madam Yun did not want to come along to leave her and the Fu family some time together.

Sitting in the opposite, Li Yuan who held his tongue finally broke his silence. “Mr. Jin Yu, Ms. Shangguan, I’m coming along with Xixi.”

With his words drawing fire, sparks were flying in the air. The three brothers of the Fu family were ready to fire at Li Yuan.

Li Yuan did it on purpose. They had only reunited with their sister and now was the time to bond with her. Why did an outsider like him have to come in between them? Did he not know he was annoying?

Paying no attention to his surroundings, Li Yuan added. “Can I?”

It was hard for Shangguan Yangiu and Fu Handing to decline since Li Yuan brought it up. It was not like they could voice their discontent out loud. Hence, they gave a nod and let out a forceful smile.

Shen Xi was nervous and overwhelmed at the thought of going alone. Li Yuan’s words put her at ease. She smiled sweetly at him.

She would feel better and more at home if Li Yuan came with her.

That was a good idea. Li Yuan would not be warmly welcomed by the Fu brothers at whatever time at all. Well, just look at the murderous looks on their faces.

Thus, it was concluded that Shen Xi and Li Yuan would be returning together with the Fu family.

It was half-past eight by the time they were done with breakfast.

Shen Xi informed the family before heading off with Ruan Sisi. In fact, she fled as a few of them scrambled over who was to drive her there. It was a terrifying sight. Having too many brothers was not a good thing.
Fu Qingli gave Fu Qingye and Fu Qingxuan a dangerous look before scoffing. “You’re such eyesores.”

Shen Xi did not reject him from driving her yesterday. With the two of them around, they began to fight over her. In the end, she ditched them and ran off with someone else.

Fu Qingye looked daggers at Fu Qingxuan. “You scared our sister away.”

With no one to picka fight with, Fu Qingxuan glared and snorted at Li Yuan as he stormed away.

Li Yuan pulled a long face. These boys were acting like a hungry pack of wolves as though they had never seen a sister in their lives. Did they not know their overenthusiasm would only push his fair lady away?

Yu Yuanxi was the most level-headed. Amused and helpless by the situation, he shook his head and met Song Wenye’s bright eyes. He blissfully muttered, “Granny will be home soon. Let’s pick her up.”

Lil’ Ye participated in a raffle on a variety show last week and won a five-day trip for two to Europe. It was an all-expenses-paid trip that came with a private tour guide. They were going to forfeit the prize since they could not go, but Granny thought it would be a waste. So, she set out with her best friend
onatrip to Europe..