Another Christmas Eve.
This year’s Christmas Eve was different from previous ones. Yin Shixiu was on a business trip and hadn’t returned home yet, saying he would celebrate Christmas via video call with Little Shuangshuang, while Prince Huang had gone to Paris with Elder Zhou.
Even so, Xiao Meng still had the servants decorate Jun Garden properly. Putting up a Christmas tree and bells in this courtyard brimming with the atmosphere of Old Beijing could be considered a blend of East and West.
Considering the more traditional Yin Family elders, Xiao Meng didn’t bother them to accompany the children for Christmas.
Coincidentally, in the afternoon, Xiao Meng received a call from Xiao Yan, asking her how to celebrate Christmas with the children.
Xiao Meng actually found it quite amusing, thinking that Xiao Yan had lived abroad for several years, celebrating Christmas with the children...
"When we were abroad, Xiao Ang was still too young. After returning home, the family didn’t have the tradition of celebrating Christmas either..." Xiao Yan spoke with a tone full of worries, "I called you mainly because this trouble was caused by your daughter."
"Ah?"
Xiao Meng was momentarily stunned.
"She told Xiao Ang over the phone that Santa Claus would bring gifts on Christmas Eve, and also shared many things about how your family celebrates Christmas..."
After speaking, Xiao Yan sighed, "Not only Xiao Ang was excited after hearing about it, even I’m both envious and tempted."
Su Xiaomeng understood, thought for a moment, and then offered a suggestion,
"Why don’t you bring Xiao Ang to my house, you and Xiao Yang haven’t been to my place yet, have you?"
"Is it convenient?"
"It’s very convenient, actually my husband is not back, my son went abroad with the piano teacher, it’s just Shuang’er and I at home for Christmas. Honestly, it’s not as lively as previous years, your family coming would be perfect."
Su Xiaomeng said quickly.
Xiao Yan then agreed.
A little past four, Xiao Yan, Pu Yang, and Xiao Xiaoang arrived at the Yin Mansion. Xiao Meng had informed the guard in advance, so when Xiao Yan mentioned his name, the guard summoned a golf cart to bring them to Jun Garden.
While sitting in the golf cart, Xiao Xiaoang’s eyes widened as he looked around, then asked Xiao Yan with an incredulous expression,
"Dad... Is Su Xiaomeng and Shuangshuang’s house this big?"
Xiao Yan saw Xiao Xiaoang’s inexperienced look, patted his head, and nodded, "Yes, isn’t it quite big?"
"I thought our house was already very big..."
Xiao Xiaoang said.
The golf cart took nearly ten minutes from the entrance to Jun Garden, which shows that it would take more than half an hour to tour the entire Yin Mansion.
In this land-expensive place like Beijing, just the area of this Yin Mansion was enough to demonstrate the financial power of the Yin Family, let alone the wealth under Yin Shixiu’s personal name...
Xiao Yan’s fist slightly clenched...
Pu Yang wasn’t visiting the mansion for the first time, but each time, he was still amazed by the size of the property and the simple yet exquisite environment inside.
A lavish palace is too luxurious, a western castle too ostentatious, and yet such a humble, nature-rich residence makes one yearn.
His sister’s unwillingness, she could somewhat feel each time she was here.
Once, this mansion and Yin Shixiu were within her reach.
At least, Pu Wei had always believed that.
Being the mistress of a mansion? That would be too superficial. Being the mistress of this mansion equates to being the mistress of half of Beijing...
How can one not yearn?
Since ancient times, those of high status and power seem destined for an unfortunate end, subject to too much jealousy and covetousness... Especially in today’s world, where the notion of fairness in civilized society can no longer conceal the sharp edges protruding from the game of fame and profit.
The golf cart passed by Mengqin Garden, where Yin Shaohui was in the front yard playing chess with Zhou Mengqin. As it drove past, the two elderly were startled, then turned their heads to see it heading towards Jun Garden.
"Are they... Xiao Meng’s friends?"
Zhou Mengqin asked.
Yin Shaohui nodded, still contemplating his next chess move, and commented casually, "Yeah, they’re Xiao Anhe’s son, grandson, and daughter-in-law. Xiao Meng called earlier this afternoon."
"Xiao Anhe’s son and grandson... Xiao Anhe... the son of Xiao Kaicheng who has been a headache for him all his life?"
"Exactly..."
Zhou Mengqin was curious about how Xiao Meng knew Xiao Yan’s family so well...
"Here it is! Haha! Madam, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance..."
Yin Shaohui finally made his move and looked at her with great satisfaction.