C811: Entering the Dream
Xiang Huai raised his brows but did not speak.
It was even more impossible for Xue Sheng to tell her his identity and name. After all, it would be too shocking if he did.
Hence, the two of them ignored the old lady and continued chatting.
Xue Sheng said, "Heh, looks like we'll have to chat more when we see your father next time."
Xiang Huai: "..."
Why did he have a bad feeling about this?!
He winced.
Old Lady Xue spoke again. "Son, tell that gig... tell Xiao Xiang to change Lu Weiwei's mind. He..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xue Sheng cut her off and looked at Old Master Xue. "Dad, seeing that you're fine, we'll head back first."
After saying that, Xue Sheng stood up. The others also stood up and prepared to leave.
Old Master Xue was stunned. "Aren't you guys eating dinner?"
When Xue Sheng came, he had indeed planned to stay for a meal. After all, they had not seen each other for more than half a year. The hatred in the past had also faded a little and he was not so calculative anymore.
After all, they were his biological parents. Could he really sever ties with them?
However, the moment he entered, the old lady's attitude made him feel inexplicably disgusted. Hence, he decided not to stay and said, "I'm not eating. We still have something on tonight."
After saying that, he walked out without waiting for anyone to reject him. When he reached the door, Xue Sheng suddenly turned around. "Right, Dad, Xixi's birthday party will be held on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. You guys can come too."
Then, he added, "There's no need to prepare a gift."
The four of them came and left quickly.
After they left, the people in the living room were left in a daze.
After a while, Old Lady Xue stomped her feet. "See, he's grown up now. He even pretended not to hear me! If I had known that this son would be like this, I wouldn't have given birth to him!"
The old man remained silent.
The old lady was furious. "This is too much. He's too arrogant. Old man, did you see that? That Xiang Huai doesn't even care about me and my second son's problem. He's too disrespectful! I'm so angry!"
Liu Yiqiu also found it ugly. The scene just now was too arrogant of a display for Xue Sheng's family.
Her status in the family was no longer the same as before. After all, the Liu family had gone bankrupt after being cheated.
At this moment, she did not dare to lose her temper. She patiently coaxed her mother-in-law. "Mom, don't be angry. Sigh, there's no other way. Big Brother has climbed up the social ladder. That Xiao Xiang is from the capital. One look and you can tell that he's not to be trifled with. There's really no other way. Who asked us to have no backing?"
The moment she said this, the old lady was even more furious. Her fingers were trembling. "Also, he actually wants to throw a birthday party for that fool. What birthday party? I'm almost eighty years old, but why haven't I seen him throw a birthday party for me? Unfilial! Unfilial! I refuse to attend this birthday party!"
Old Master scolded in a low voice, "We must attend this banquet! This is our only chance to ease our relationship with Xue Sheng! If we don't go, he will go back to the capital after the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. We don't even know when we'll meet again."
The old lady choked.
Liu Yiqiu, who was beside her, suddenly said, "Go on, Mom. Since this Xiao Xiang is so powerful, there will definitely be many powerful people going together."
Many powerful people...
These words instantly reminded the old lady.
The old lady's gaze turned sharp. Then, she would go. If any important person came that day, she would complain about her son's unfilialness!
...
Xue Sheng and the rest returned home. As they came back at the last minute, there was no dinner at home. Xiao Fang was busy cooking in the kitchen while the rest went upstairs to change into their home clothes.
Upstairs, Xue Xi watched Xue Sheng and Ye Li enter the master bedroom next door. Just as Xue Xi was about to close the door, Xiang Huai reached out to block it. He stood at the door and did not enter. He just stared at Xue Xi. "Little kid, what did you say to Lu Wei today?"
Xue Xi had already taken off her coat, revealing a blue sweater underneath. Her face was red from the heat due to her fair skin.
Hearing Xiang Huai's words, she said without blinking, "I'm not telling you."
Xiang Huai: "..."
Just as he was about to say something, Xue Xi said, "My dad is watching you from the door next door. Are you sure you're not leaving? Are you going to watch me change?"
"..."
For the sake of the birthday party's aftermath, Xiang Huai had to earn his father-in-law's trust to get him to agree to let him take the little kid out to spend the night...
Therefore, Xiang Huai had to pretend to be obedient.
Hence, he could only leave Xue Xi's princess room to go to the guest room next door.
Seeing that he had left, Xue Xi smiled.
...
In the middle of the night.
Xue Xi suddenly opened her eyes.
There was a smug look in her eyes.
She had looked for Lu Wei today to learn his ability to enter dreams. Now that she had learned it... Xiang Huai had entered her dreams so many times in the past. This time, she had to take a look into his dreams.
Besides, she was really curious.
What would happen in Xiang Huai's dreams?
With that thought in mind, she closed her eyes again and tried to meditate. Suddenly, the darkness before her eyes disappeared. It was as if she had activated her x-ray vision, and the entire room appeared before her eyes.
She exerted a little force and stood up from her dream.
Then, she passed through the wall and went next door.
Xiang Huai was currently lying on the bed and sleeping deeply. However, his eyes occasionally moved, indicating that he was dreaming.
Curious, Xue Xi entered his dream.
After a momentary daze, she opened her eyes again and realized that she was no longer in the Xue family residence.
However, when she saw the situation clearly, Xue Xi's expression changed!
This damn man is too much!
C812: Hooligan
The man in front of him was in a cafe. Beside him stood a girl. She was wearing revealing clothes and had a good figure. She was looking down and teasing him.
In the dream, Xiang Huai actually raised his head slightly, smiled, and nodded from time to time.
Seeing this, Xue Xi really wanted to beat him up.
This fellow looked very cold on the surface, but he was actually dreaming of another woman?
However... this woman's face was very blurry. Xiang Huai probably did not know who she was in the dream. He probably imagined her out of thin air.
Just as Xue Xi was sulking and was about to step forward to stop him, a cold and familiar voice suddenly sounded from the side. "Hubby."
Xue Xi: "?"
She jerked her head around and saw another girl who looked exactly like her. She was wearing the same clothes she had worn outside earlier today. She walked over.
Then, that 'Xue Xi' stood beside Xiang Huai, blocking the woman from him. She then looked at the woman coldly. "Scram."
The woman with a good figure couldn't help but say, "Why should I scram?"
'Xue Xi' snorted. "Because he's my man!"
Then, 'Xue Xi' punched her. Xiang Huai, who was in the dream, said, "Little kid, hold your strength back."
Unfortunately, it was too late. That woman had already been sent flying by 'Xue Xi'!
After she was gone, 'Xue Xi' twisted her fist and looked at Xiang Huai. "Why? Does your heart ache?"
Xiang Huai smiled. "Honey, are you jealous?"
"Yes, I'm jealous! I'm so jealous! If I see you interacting with other women again, I'll punish you!"
Xiang Huai held his chin with both hands and stared at her with a smile. "How would you punish me?"
'Xue Xi' grabbed Xiang Huai's tie and dragged him toward the door.
Xue Xi hid in a corner and was speechless when she saw this.
Was she that badass?
Also, was she that jealous?!
There were so many female colleagues in the special department. She never stopped Xiang Huai from interacting with them, right?
This guy was too narrow-minded in his dreams.
She pursed her lips and was about to chase after him when the scene in front of her suddenly rippled like water. She felt as if she had entered a body of water and was dizzy. When she calmed down, she saw that she had already moved to another place.
This was actually the villa where Xiang Huai lived in the capital.
At this moment, the door opened. 'Xue Xi' was still holding Xiang Huai's tie and walking ahead arrogantly while Xiang Huai leisurely followed behind.
When she reached the sofa, 'Xue Xi' suddenly exerted strength and pushed Xiang Huai onto the sofa. Immediately, her entire body pressed against him. The usually cold person's face turned red. She slowly lowered her head and whispered into Xiang Huai's ear, "The punishment is to make you unable to get out of bed tonight."
Xue Xi: "?"
She was stunned.
How could I ever do such a thing?! This is too much!
Then, she heard a scoff. 'Xue Xi' tore Xiang Huai's suit and threw it on the ground. She then took off her coat and sweater, revealing the pink clothes inside.
Pink?
Only then did Xue Xi recall that this guy had entered her dream that night and discovered the color of her clothes!
Damn hooligan!
C813: Kill Her
Xue Xi panicked. Just as she was about to step forward to stop this beast's extravagant hopes, a huge head suddenly stretched out from the side. It was actually Xue Sheng's. His face was filled with anger as he shouted at Xiang Huai, "I knew you were up to no good. You're indeed here to abduct my daughter! I'll fight it out with you!"
Xiang Huai suddenly moved.
The entire dream realm suddenly turned dark.
Was Xiang Huai's erotic dream interrupted?
Xue Xi waited for a while and was about to leave his dream when the scene before her suddenly changed.
Xue Xi paused.
When she looked again, she realized that the Xiang Huai in front of her had changed. He did not look like he was now. His height seemed to be more than ten centimeters shorter than before, and his appearance was even more delicate. He had turned into a teenager of fourteen or fifteen.
Was this another dream?
Xue Xi paused and decided to observe.
Xiang Huai, who was fourteen or fifteen years old, looked small and skinny. He was wearing loose sports attire, and the shoulder blades on his back could be vaguely seen through his clothes.
His facial features were exquisite and his thin lips were rosy. Compared to now, his facial features were a little tender and not as three-dimensional as before. However, there was a hint of hostility between his brows.
He was currently in a dark room. There was only a beam of light where he was.
He crouched, hugging his knees.
After a while, there was a sound at the door. The young man raised his head and looked over coldly. A voice came from outside, speaking in broken Chinese. "Xiang, I brought you food."
Then, a few biscuits fell to the ground.
That biscuit... looked gray and dull. The color on it was very dim and it looked very sturdy.
The person outside spoke again. "Xiang, have some. Don't starve."
Xiang Huai picked up the biscuit that had been stuffed in from the door, broke off a small piece, and put it into his mouth.
The person outside was still talking. "Xiang, don't be silly. Once you enter this school, you won't be able to escape. If you escape too many times, they will think that you have an anti-social personality and won't let you go. Be good and listen to me. Most of the people who graduated from this school are seniors who are obedient. They will only let you graduate with peace of mind after they have rounded out your edges."
Xiang Huai lowered his head as his mouth moved. "Nicholas, you're too noisy."
Nicholas?
Was the person outside the room the same Nicholas with red lips who looked like a vampire?
No wonder his voice sounded so familiar!
Nicholas sighed again. "Why are you still so calm?"
As soon as he said this, Xiang Huai said, "If I can graduate from here once, I can graduate a second time. Nicholas, don't worry. I'll bring you out."
Nicholas: "?"
He seemed puzzled too. "That's right. Didn't you graduate? Why are you back?"
In his dream, Xiang Huai was slightly stunned.
Then, the dream turned dark again and Xue Xi was ejected from the dream.
This meant that... Xiang Huai had been jolted awake.
Xue Xi opened her eyes and returned to her room. She saw the ceiling.
She did not know where she had encountered a saying. If a person kept returning to the past in his dreams, it meant that those days were especially torturous for him.
So, what kind of institute was the International Esper Academy? Even someone like Xiang Huai was terrified of it.
As she thought this, she quietly waited for five minutes before closing her eyes again and entering Xiang Huai's dream.
This time, in Xiang Huai's dream, the teenager had grown a little. In front of him was an old man in a gray robe with white hair.
The old man bent his back, his body trembling.
Xiang Huai said coldly, "I've said that this door will open for me sooner or later."
The old man sighed. "You are the most powerful person to have entered this school so far. You are also the fastest to graduate. Even I can't see through your special power."
Xiang Huai sneered. "If you can see through it, it won't be called the chassis. Move aside."
The old man could not help but persuade him. "Do you know? Leaving you here is also a form of protection for you!"
Xiang Huai scoffed. "I don't need this protection."
Helpless, the elder could only move aside.
Xiang Huai walked forward with his head held high. He must have graduated from school.
Just as he reached the door, the old man suddenly smiled. "Xiang, don't be arrogant. There's not much time left for espers."
Xiang Huai paused and did not speak.
The old man suddenly smiled again. "Although we have caused some unhappiness, as the best graduate, you should shoulder the responsibility of the Esper Academy. Remember, you must find that person."
"And then kill them."
C814: Lin Jing Will Come?
That person...
Kill her. Or him?
Xue Xi was a little lost. Just as she was planning to continue listening to some useful information, she was pushed out of her dream by Xiang Huai again.
He actually woke up again.
What was wrong with this person? Why did he wake up so frequently after sleeping at night?
Xue Xi lay on the bed and pouted. She thought for a while but could not figure out who the person in the school was and why Xiang Huai had to kill the other party. Perhaps that person was some evil villain?
Since she could not figure it out, she decided not to think about it anymore.
Xue Xi closed her eyes and quickly fell asleep.
It was a dreamless night.
Next, the small party spent the new year at the Xue family's house and prepared for Xue Xi's birthday party.
The Xue family would prepare a birthday party for Xue Yao every year. Last year, because of the college entrance examination, Xue Xi had also rejected having one. Hence, she had finally agreed this year. Xue Sheng wanted to hold a grand banquet to celebrate the first 18 years of her birthday.
Hence, he invited almost all of his friends in Bin City. Not only that, but he also invited Ye Li's friends and even Song Wenman's and Ye Lai's students.
Those whom he could think of were basically invited.
Xue Xi spared no effort and directly invited her form teacher, Old Liu, who would also contact her classmates. Anyway, everyone would be back during the new year. Those who were willing to come could come and play for a day.
At least a hundred invitations had been sent out.
The day before the banquet, the people at the old residence were urged by Old Master Xue to come over and help. Old Master Xue had always wanted to maintain the relationship between the two families and wanted Xue Sheng to take care of Xue Gui on account of their brotherhood.
Liu Yiqiu came over unwillingly. In the past, she was the one who looked down on Ye Li at home. Her parents were poor university professors. They had no money and no status, but she was born into a wealthy family. She was the wife that the matriarch had found and repeatedly asked for.
She did not expect to be reduced to helping Ye Li one day.
Although Liu Yiqiu knew that she could not fall out with Ye Li, she still felt a little emotional.
When she reached Xue Xi's house, she happened to see Ye Li sitting on the sofa and texting. She leaned forward and glanced at her phone.
Ye Li frowned and exited WeChat, closing the message.
Liu Yiqiu didn't see what was sent, but she saw the name of the correspondent: Lin Jing.
Lin Jing... This name was too familiar. Wasn't this...
Liu Yiqiu was stunned. "Sister-in-law, you can't be chatting the Lin Jing that everyone knows, right?"
Ye Li: "..."
She was a little annoyed. She felt that Liu Yiqiu was being disrespectful by looking at her phone without her consent. Hence, she casually said, "Why are you here?"
She changed the topic. Liu Yiqiu curled her lips and rolled her eyes, but she did not say anything else.
There was actually nothing to be busy with at home. They handed everything over to the housekeepers and the two sat there for a while. Liu Yiqiu symbolically expressed that she would leave in less than an hour.
Ye Li heaved a sigh of relief when she did leave.
However, that night, Xue Sheng received a call. "Old Xue, your wife is bragging too much this time!"
Xue Sheng was stunned. "What's wrong?"
That person said, "There are rumors going around outside that Lin Jing will come to your daughter's birthday party. I asked around and it seems like it's a rumor your family started. Will Lin Jing really come?"
Xue Sheng shook his head. "No, she shouldn't be coming."
The couple was so busy, how could they possibly come to Bin City? Tonight, on the news, Xiang Mingzhi was seen to be currently in some poor mountain area!
He'd even discussed it with Ye Li and they did not send the two of them an invitation, lest they could not turn it down. That would only make things difficult for them.
However, the moment Xue Sheng said this, that person said, "I knew it was fake, but the problem is that the entire Bin City circle knows that Lin Jing is coming! If she doesn't come, won't your family lose face?!"
Xue Sheng: "!"
He was on speaker mode, so Ye Li heard those words.
Ye Li was so angry that her face turned red. "It must be Liu Yiqiu. She's too much! Why is she spreading rumors outside? I know. She must be trying to embarrass us! I don't understand. If we're embarrassed, they're also members of the Xue family. Isn't it embarrassing for them too?!"
Xue Sheng was also a little angry.
It was already nighttime. If he were to send Lin Jing an invitation now, she would only have one day to prepare. It would definitely be too late!
Besides, they couldn't invite Lin Jing here just to give the Xue family some face. It would be too embarrassing if word got out.
Xue Sheng frowned. "If there's nothing else, don't spout nonsense."
After hanging up, he said to Ye Li, "We can't trouble Lin Jing."
The two of them had thought of the same thing.
Ye Li's thin body was trembling a little. She held the table in anger and her eyes were red. "At most, I'll just be ridiculed. I'm fine. Anyway, I've been ridiculed all these years. I just feel that Xixi has been wronged! This is Xixi's birthday party, but there will be all this unhappiness."
Xue Sheng sighed quietly and patted Ye Li's shoulder. "Xixi won't care about this."
Ye Li nodded. "Of course, I know. Xixi is a good child, but I just feel that this banquet will not be perfect because of these lousy matters."
Xue Sheng's gaze turned colder. "We won't be coming back for New Year next year."
Ye Li continued to nod.
Xue Sheng sighed. "This time, it's been hard on Xixi, but it's enough for us to have a lively celebration. Xixi won't care about what those people think. It's only a small matter, so forget it. Xiao Xiang said that he wants to give Xixi a surprise after the birthday banquet, so he asked me to allow him to bring her out for the night. I originally didn't agree, but now, I'll let them go. Xiao Xiang's performance has been alright recently. He didn't covet our daughter's beauty, so I'll trust him this once."
After saying that, he couldn't help but mutter, "Honey, you said that our daughter is so pretty. Xiao Xiang is sleeping right beside our daughter's room. He didn't even come to disturb her in the middle of the night. Is Xiao Xiang okay?"
Ye Li: "?"
Xiang Huai, who was a little far away, still heard their conversation.
He held himself back. Wasn't it because he wanted his father-in-law to agree to let him bring Xixi out on the night of her birthday?! He didn't expect that his ability would be doubted.
He was simply too difficult!
Fortunately, his father-in-law had been deceived by him.
At this thought, Xiang Huai shot another glance at Xue Xi, causing her to feel her back burn. When she turned around, she realized that Xiang Huai was no longer there and had entered the room.
At this moment, Xiang Huai was sending a message to Lin Jing: "Mom, where are you?"
Lin Jing: "In Bin City, son! I'll definitely support Xixi tomorrow!"
C815: Birthday Party (1)
The next day, the Xue family's small villa was packed.
The fact that Xue Sheng could achieve such results in Bin City meant that he was a very powerful person. Even if he started from scratch, the people in Bin City would still give him face.
Moreover, Xue Xi's boyfriend was the founder of the God of Fortune Group. All the prestigious families in Bin City had come.
The men gathered and talked mostly about business.
When Old Master Xue entered, he was welcomed to the seat of honor by Xue Sheng. When he sat at the spot where he was shown, Old Master Xue was instantly very happy.
Initially, when he came, he thought that his son had become too distant. Now, the Old Master seemed to have the air of a family head. He asked, "Son, there are quite a lot of people here today. Which chef did you hire in your kitchen? Yesterday, we said that we would lend you help as your family, but you didn't agree. During the New Year period, all the chefs' schedules are full. Don't serve any unpresentable dishes!"
At the mention of this, Xue Sheng said, "Oh, I really couldn't hire a famous chef at first. Later, Xixi said that they've already found one. We hired the chef that worked in the canteen when she was in the orphanage."
Old Master Xue was stunned. The creases on his face opened up a little due to his shock. Shortly after, his brows furrowed tightly together. "What delicious food can the chef from a canteen make? You're too mischievous! Son, I know you don't want to rely on your family anymore, but at this time, how can you be so careless? Xixi's birthday party must not be mocked by others! Sigh!"
Xue Sheng was actually not confident, but since Xue Xi had suggested it, he could not turn it down. Although he had also found a few helpers, he was still a little worried.
He hesitated and said, "It should work, right?"
The old master hurriedly waved his hands. "Quickly contact a hotel and get them to send stuff over. There's still time!"
Just as Xue Sheng was about to say something, someone said, "Eh, the dishes for tonight are here."
The banquet was mostly buffet-style.
The complete dishes were laid out. If anyone was hungry, they could take a plate and pick their own food. The pastries and drinks were the same.
A few large and exquisite platters were placed in the dining area. The small plates beside them were also ready. It was time for dinner. Seeing this situation, everyone walked over.
On this side, Old Master Xue also followed. The people beside him were also supporting him. Someone asked, "Your eldest son's food is definitely not bad. We must try it!"
After all, Xue Xi's boyfriend was the founder of the God of Fortune Group!
In order to please him, someone asked, "Which chef did you invite?"
"Yeah, who did they invite? Did they come from Jing City? The best chef there is a famous chef from the Imperial Hotel, but it's also very difficult to invite them..."
"It's definitely going to be difficult. That's Fan Dashou's disciple!"
The group of people's compliments made Old Master Xue wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.
He couldn't help but complain in his heart. Since they were going to hold a birthday party, why didn't they prepare it in advance? They didn't even have a good chef.
He coughed awkwardly and said, "It's just an ordinary chef. The banquet was decided in a hurry, so they invited one randomly. Are you guys hungry? Let's see what dishes were made today."
Everyone turned to look at the platters.
Apart from a few common dishes, today's main dish was actually... Red Plum Pearl Fragrance?
This...
Everyone looked at Xue Sheng in confusion.
Actually, this dish was quite normal. There were many restaurants that served it. However, the reason why this dish didn't become the main dish often wasn't that it was too ordinary. It was because it was actually a little difficult to make it top-notch.
Apart from Fan Dashou, no one in the kitchen would treat this dish as their signature dish.
Old Master Xue's expression darkened as well. His face stiffened as he said, "Everyone, try it. It was made by an ordinary chef. I don't think he's very sensible..."
Not very sensible.
Those words made everyone understand.
The Xue family must have hired a mediocre chef, who made such a blunder.
They had just thought that since Xue Sheng came back to especially organize a banquet, and since the Xue family's eldest daughter's boyfriend was here, this banquet would definitely be very extra. They did not expect it to be like this.
This meant that the eldest daughter of the Xue family was not valued by her boyfriend. If she was, how could he not help hire a famous chef?
After all, although the date was set in a hurry, with the influence of the God of Fortune Group, they could at least hire one.
Everyone looked at each other. Finally, they smiled awkwardly and took a steps forward.
Liu Yiqiu also walked over with a few wealthy ladies. When she saw this dish, she could not help but say, "Aiyo, usually, my sister-in-law talks so well of Xixi's boyfriend. I didn't expect... hm. But men are mainly concerned about their careers. It's impossible for them to really revolve around a woman."
The others immediately understood what she meant.
Ye Li had been saying how much Xiang Huai valued Xue Xi, but he actually did not take the relationship to heart... or rather, he did not pay that much attention.
Everyone looked at each other and smiled. They didn't say anything. After all, no one wanted to be the bad guy.
Seeing that everyone wasn't cooperating, Liu Yiqiu pouted. She turned her head and saw that someone had already taken a bite. Hence, she couldn't help but ask, "How's the taste?"