The Mind-Read Heiress: From Impostor to Family Favorite-Chapter 457 - 265

"Mm-hmm," Shen Jinghe nodded, "I haven’t made plans for Chinese New Year this year; some partnerships have already been pushed to next year. Unless something unexpected happens, taking off for a good ten to twenty days shouldn’t be a problem."

Seeing the fine lines at the corners of Su Yang’s eyes when she smiled, Shen Jinghe couldn’t help feeling a bit guilty.

Over the years, he had been harboring grudges against his father and brothers, so much so that he had neglected even his beloved mother. Unknowingly, his mother had grown old. This time, no matter what, he had to fulfill one of his mother’s wishes.

"Great, great, great," Su Yang couldn’t help but beam with joy, "This is the best thing yet. The trip hasn’t even started, and I’m already looking forward to it so much."

Finally, she turned to Shen Jingxiu, "Jingxiu, you must take time off! And not just any time off, but all the leave from past years that you didn’t take. In previous years, you went on business trips abroad before our domestic employees had even returned to work. You’re not allowed to do that this year. I know you’re capable, but you’re human, not a robot."

Shen Jingxiu obediently nodded, "Got it, Mom. But using up all the accumulated leave might be a bit too much."

"I know, I was just saying. So let’s settle on that time. We’ll depart after Yulong has spent the Spring Festival with her dad and his family. Next, we should decide where to go. Do you have any suggestions?"

"Whatever," x5

Five voices, each with their own tone, rang out simultaneously, exceptionally unified in their response.

As the mother of five kids, Su Yang really loved this scene.

Only, she felt a bit annoyed, "You were all too synchronized just now, what a rare moment! You’ve grown so big, and this is the first time I’ve seen such harmony among the five siblings. If I had known, I should have recorded it as a keepsake."

Shen Yuan laughed, "This isn’t them acting in a drama; it’s a coincidental event. How could we have anticipated and recorded it? Since the kids are all in agreement and they say ’whatever,’ then let me make the decision. This year, we go to the Southern Hemisphere. It’s warm there this time of year. Any objections?"

Shen Jingxiu, Qin Yulong: "None."

Wenyan: "The Southern Hemisphere is good. I want to go somewhere by the sea. I also want to surf and dive. But it’s a pity, I don’t know how to do either."

Shen Jingchuan: "Big bro knows how, ask him, and he’ll take you along."

Wenyan: "...ask you? I might as well pay for two instructors."

Shen Jinghe: "Then there’s no need to spend your money on someone else. Don’t let the water run into someone else’s field; I can give you a discount."

Wenyan: "I knew it, money-related talks always include you, Second Brother."

Shen Jingchuan: "Money? Why didn’t you say so earlier? Now you don’t need to ask me, just transfer the money to me."

Shen Jinghe: "Do you not understand the concept of first come, first served?"

Shen Jingchuan: "If we’re going to talk about that, I was clearly the first one who said I’d teach her."

Shen Jinghe: "But she has already explicitly rejected you. Technically, you shouldn’t be competing with me anymore."

Shen Jingchuan: "I think you’re just being unreasonable." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Wenyan: "Then how about you two have a PK first? Whoever wins can come to me, and then we can discuss the details."

On the side, Su Yang watched Wenyan and the others with a smile on her face.

She held Shen Yuan’s arm, laughing as she said, "Look at those three siblings. They are almost at each other’s throats. No, I should say it’s the second and fourth brothers, just like when they were little and fought over toys. It’s been so many years since I saw them bickering like this."

In Shen Yuan’s eyes, too, there was a deep affection, "It’s different now. When they were little, they would really argue until their faces turned red and they cried and screamed, but now they’re all grown up."

"Yes." Everyone there could see that the three siblings were actually joking around.

Su Yang and Shen Yuan could see it.

Shen Jingxiu and Qin Yulong could see it, too.

Su Yang and Shen Yuan could even openly comment on their behavior.

But Shen Jingxiu could only remain silent.

He was unable to join in; his character didn’t allow him to do so.

Yet sometimes, deep down, there seemed to be a tinge of itchiness, a longing envy.

They were so carefree, joking however they pleased, and even prepared to verbally spar over who would teach Wenyan to dive and surf.

He knew how to do both sports, but he couldn’t join this ’competition.’

Qin Yulong had been observing all evening.

She was observing her own family members, also trying to learn and integrate into their interactions.

Because in this regard, she was lacking.

She noticed that Wenyan had a good relationship with everyone in the family.

She could call out warmly and affectionately to every person in the house, including her ’big sister.’