Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 764 - 763: Because of Ji Man?

A few days later, Shao Xingbang suddenly came back with a carry-on bag in hand.

He didn’t call before his return, so nobody in the family knew he was coming back.

The housekeeper, upon hearing the knock on the door, went to open it, and when she saw Shao Xingbang standing outside, she was startled for a moment, then quickly let Shao Xingbang into the house and fetched him slippers.

Shao Xingbang glanced at the empty living room and asked, "Where are my sister and the others?"

The housekeeper answered, "They are all in the children’s room!"

"Oh! Okay! Carry on with your work!" Shao Xingbang changed into slippers and followed the sound to find them.

He hadn’t even reached the door when he heard laughter from children and adults coming from the room.

As he pushed the door open, he saw two blankets spread on the floor, with Lu Pengcheng lying there, pretending to be a horse for Keke to ride.

Shao Meirou, worried that the child might fall, was gently holding Keke up beside her.

Jingjing sat grandly next to Shao Chengzhi, playing with building blocks.

Everyone was extremely surprised and stunned by Shao Xingbang’s sudden entrance.

Shao Chengzhi asked in amazement, "Kid, why did you come back all of a sudden? Nothing’s wrong, is there?"

On the third day of the new year, Shao Xingbang left with Ji Man, and after moving in with his daughter and son-in-law here, he had made a phone call to this youngster.

Back then, Shao Xingbang had said that he and Ji Man had broken up completely, cleanly and decisively, and told him not to worry.

But the more his son said that, the more his heart hung in the balance.

Ji Man wasn’t a simple girl; could she really agree to break up so easily without causing some kind of trouble?

Shao Chengzhi always worried darkly that something unexpected might happen.

Shao Xingbang still had the same nonchalant smile as always, "Seeing you guys living so blissfully every day made me envious, so I transferred back!

Jingjing, Keke, did you miss Uncle? Hmm? Do you still remember Uncle?"

Jingjing tilted his head to look at the person dressed just like his dad, grinned with a smile, and revealed his two little rice-like bottom teeth.

Thrilled by Jingjing’s adorable reaction, Shao Xingbang opened his arms wide, "Jingjing remembers! Come! Let Uncle give you a big hug and cherish you!"

Jingjing gestured with his little arms to be picked up, and Shao Xingbang scooped him up and lifted him high.

This made Jingjing giggle nonstop with delight!

Seeing her grandson so happy, Shao Meirou also smiled, but the look she cast at her brother inevitably carried a hint of worry.

She knew her brother well; he wouldn’t come back so easily without some issue.

Shao Chengzhi and Shao Meirou shared the same thoughts.

However, he patiently waited.

Only after Shao Xingbang had affectionately fussed over both children did Shao Chengzhi bluntly ask, "Out with it! What made you transfer back?"

"Yeah! Xingbang! What happened?" Shao Meirou was also anxious to know.

Although Lu Pengcheng kept silent, his expression was also inquisitive.

"It’s a long story!" Shao Xingbang simply sat down on the blanket and let Jingjing sit on his lap to play.

Shao Meirou’s intuition gave her the answer, "Is it because of Ji Man?"

That girl wasn’t one to give up easily! Could she really break up with her brother so straightforwardly?

Shao Xingbang smiled lightly, "My sister hit the nail on the head! It’s because of her! I didn’t tell you because I didn’t want you to worry!"

"What exactly happened?" Shao Meirou pressed.

Shao Xingbang began calmly, "After we went back, I dropped her off at her home, and then I went back to my unit.

But the very next day she attempted suicide by slitting her wrists and ended up in the hospital! I got the call from her parents just after they had resuscitated her.

When I visited the hospital, my heart was heavy, after all, it was because of me that this had happened.

Although I wouldn’t be with her as boyfriend and girlfriend again, I would definitely do my best to help out where I could!

But later on, I discovered that her entire family had gotten together to deceive me! I hate being played the most! So, I just asked for a transfer and left that place!

And before I left, I made things clear with Ji Man and her family! If she thinks about using death to threaten me in the future, it will be useless..."

When Shao Xingbang spoke, he did so with an air of detachment, as if it were someone else’s concern.

However, to Shao Chengzhi and the others, they could feel the complexity of his emotions at that time.

Shao Chengzhi sighed softly and said, "Alright! It’s good that you’re back. We were thinking of persuading you to transfer back sooner!"

Shao Meirou chimed in, "Yes! You’ve been so far away all this time; coming back is not easy!"

Since returning, Shao Xingbang hadn’t seen Lin Xia, so he asked, "Where’s Lin Xia?"

Shao Meirou’s eyes crinkled with a smile as she informed him, "Lin Xia wants to start a clothing factory, she’s been running around with Xiaozheng’s friend to set it up!"

"Xiaozheng’s wife is really capable!" Shao Xingbang exclaimed in astonishment, looking at them, "You all support her?"

This indeed impressed him.

"Of course, we support her! It’s good for young people to have ideas!" Shao Chengzhi stated matter-of-factly.

Shao Xingbang touched his nose, "Dad! I have an idea too, could you support me?"

A sense of foreboding rose in Shao Chengzhi, "What’s your idea, you little rascal?"

Shao Xingbang took a deep breath, "I want to strike out on my own as well!"

"What do you want to do?" Shao Chengzhi, deep down, didn’t want to agree; his son had always worked at a job and had never done business.

"I haven’t really decided yet! But after Ji Man’s incident, I deeply realized that I’ve lived all these years with insufficient ability to judge people!

Over the years, I’ve indeed learned a lot, but at the same time, I’ve also lost some things!

I want to take the opportunity while I still can, to start anew!"

When Shao Xingbang spoke about this, it wasn’t a sudden thought but something he had been reflecting on recently.

His words deeply moved Shao Chengzhi and the others.

After a moment of contemplation, Shao Chengzhi said, "Xingbang! I won’t stop you from doing what you want to do! Go ahead and do it!"

Shao Chengzhi understood that the times were rapidly evolving and were not like before.

It was normal for young people to be impacted this way and have ideas; as the elder, he shouldn’t be the one to hinder them, but should support his children in doing what they wanted to do.

"Thank you, Dad!" Shao Xingbang was especially grateful to have such a tolerant father!

Returning from outside, Lin Xia was surprised to see Jingjing riding on Shao Xingbang’s neck,

Lin Xia exclaimed in astonishment, "Uncle! When did you come back?"

As soon as Jingjing saw her mother, she no longer wanted to stay on Shao Xingbang’s shoulders, "Ah uh..."

Quickly bowing down, Shao Xingbang lifted Jingjing off, "This morning! Lin Xia! How’s it going with your project? I’ve heard all about it from them – you want to start a clothing factory!" freeweɓnovel.cѳm

While changing into slippers, Lin Xia replied with a smile, "I just found a good spot, it’s quite large and the rent is cheap! I’m currently running around getting things like the business license sorted out!"

Shao Xingbang encouraged Lin Xia, "Do well! Your uncle believes in you!"

"Thank you, Uncle!"

Lin Xia set down her bag, washed her hands, and then came into the living room to pick up the child.