Lan Zhan's heart was in turmoil, but he didn't dare to say anything. He stepped aside to let Madam Lan Ting and Xia Xingchen in.
He recognized Xia Xingchen, and he remembered her clearly. The first time they met was at Shi'an Mansion, she was with Yu Zenan. The second time was when he remembered it most clearly, which was a few days ago.
During the video conference, he clearly saw her wearing pajamas and appearing in Bai Yeqing's video.
Two people, if this isn't incest, what is it?!
Lan Zhan was shocked and had a headache. He was a member of the president's party, so naturally he had to control his marriage. Now that he was looking for his cousin, it was impossible for him not to object!
As soon as they entered, Lan Zhan dragged Lan Ting to the side hall to discuss something. Xia Xingchen sat in the main hall, and Yun Xiang was cutting fruit for her across from her.
"Aren't you hungry? The kitchen has just been preparing. It may take a while before we eat." Compared to Lan Zhan's attitude, Yun Xiang, who was completely unaware of the situation, was very kind.
Xia Xingchen smiled and shook her head, "I'm not hungry."
"By the way, I haven't asked you yet, what's your name?"
"My last name is Xia, you can just call me Xingchen."
Yun Xiang raised his head and said, "What a coincidence, your name is also Xia Xingchen?"
"Is there anyone else with that name?"
Yun Xiang smiled, "Actually, there is no one, just my precious daughter's rival in love. Some time ago, she was always depressed, and the person she liked didn't love her. I heard that the other party fell in love with a girl named 'Xia Xingchen'. She mentioned it many times, so I took note of it."
Xia Xingchen smiled bitterly. I just don't know what this aunt-in-law will think when she knows that I am that 'Xia Xingchen'.
Just as I was thinking about it, it actually happened.
Because Lan Ye ran in from outside in a military uniform, "Mom, did aunt bring my little cousin back?"
"You're back?" Yun Xiang saw his daughter smiling, then glanced at the clothes she was wearing and said, "Did you go to the training ground again? Look at you, a good girl, but you always make yourself dirty. No wonder others don't like you. Come on, go upstairs, change your clothes and come down to meet the guests."
Lan Ye didn't listen to his mother's words at all. Since he came in, he has been staring at Xia Xingchen.
Xia Xingchen stood up. She asked unhappily, "Why are you here? Who told you to come here? Do you know where this is? Why do you just barge in?"
A series of questions, aggressive. After all, this is the Lan family, Xia Xingchen is an outsider, and she is not so ignorant as to argue with her.
On the contrary, Yun Xiang couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted, "Ye Ye, don't be so rude."
"I'm rude?" Lan Ye slammed his military cap on the sofa and pointed at the door. "Xia Xingchen, leave now! I don't care what your reason is. Anyway, this is my home, and you are not welcome in my home!"
"Ye Ye! How did you talk to your cousin?!" Yun Xiang frowned and raised his voice. Then, he whispered, "If your aunt heard this..."
"What did you say?!" Lan Ye suddenly came back to his senses, and then pointed at Xia Xingchen, "You said, she is my cousin? She is my aunt's daughter?!"
"you know?"
"How could I not know her! Mom, she is the He Ye I mentioned before..." At this point, Lan Ye seemed to suddenly remember something and stopped talking abruptly.
Suddenly laughed.
Suddenly, he seemed to be in a good mood. He did not chase Xia Xingchen away, but murmured: "Cousin... My cousin born to me by my aunt and the second master of the Bai family..."
Xia Xingchen knew what she was thinking. It was a question that everyone in the world who knew about this complicated relationship would think about. She had nothing to say, so she just held the hot tea and drank it slowly.
Lan Ye raised his eyebrows and suddenly invited, "Little cousin, I have been looking forward to your coming to our house. I will go upstairs to change clothes, would you like to come up and sit with me?"
Xia Xingchen knew that Lan Ye had something to say to her.
Yun Xiang didn't know, he just hoped that the two of them would get along well, so he said, "You are of the same age, you must have endless topics to talk about. They have been talking in there for an hour or so. Xingchen, it's boring for you to sit there, so you can go up and chat with Ye Ye to kill time."
"Okay then." Xia Xingchen did not refuse. She put down the teacup and followed Lan Ye upstairs.
Lan Ye is a very happy rich girl.
Although she spent a lot of time in the army, her bedroom is decorated in pink, like a little princess. There are many photos hanging on the wall, all of which are photos of her and her parents since she was a child.
Just from the photos, you can tell how much her parents love her. The look in their eyes is the ultimate doting.
Xia Xingchen stood in front of the photo wall, feeling inexplicably envious. The only photo she had of her parents since she was a child was the one taken when she was eight years old, before her parents separated completely. In the photo, they looked even more like a couple but their hearts were far apart.
As for the biological parents...
There isn't even a family photo.
As he thought about it, his eyes continued to move across the photo, and then he saw that familiar figure.
Bai Yeqing.
It should be when he was in the Marine Corps. At that time, Bai Yeqing looked much more immature than he does now. However, he was still cold and indifferent. Whether it was the secretly taken photos or the photos with Lan Ye, he didn't smile at all.
How cool!
and…
Looking down, she saw the photo she had received before.
In the warm light, Lan Ye stood on tiptoe to kiss his photo.
It seems that Lan Ye is really devoted to him and even kept this photo.
Xia Xingchen pouted, not knowing whether to feel angry or amused. She was now a petty and jealous person. Even though she knew the ins and outs of the photo, she still felt a little uncomfortable looking at the two of them. Besides, she and Ye Qing had never taken a real photo together! Not even one!
I don’t know if he will be as cold as he is with Lan Ye when taking photos with me.
Xia Xingchen thought about it and made up her mind. When he came back this time, she would definitely take some selfies with him. Later, she would do the same as Lan Ye, print out all the photos and hang them on the wall of the small rental house.
"You should know that I pulled you up here because I want to talk to you about something, right?" At this moment, Lan Ye spoke behind her.
She had locked the bedroom door.
Xia Xingchen turned around and saw Lan Ye changing clothes. She had no intention of avoiding her and took off her military uniform and put on other clothes.
"I didn't think that much. It was just that I was bored sitting downstairs, so I came up with you to take a look." Xia Xingchen ignored her words and looked at the photo of Bai Yeqing when he was young. "Miss Lan is really thoughtful."