A black and a red figure formed a stark contrast, as their eyes met, their affection was as deep as the ocean, as if they had endless things to say to each other.
The moment was frozen in time as her fingers continually pressed the shutter, capturing this beautiful scene.
Xu Nianhua heard the sound and was startled. She turned around and saw a beautiful young girl taking pictures with a camera.
She quickly stood up and took a step back, putting some distance between them.
"Xiaoning, when did you get here?"
Pei Yicheng was very surprised to see her.
"Brother, you don’t come home for the New Year, and since dad couldn’t leave, I had to come here to see you and grandpa."
Pei Yicheng put down his camera, revealing a round face— not the big plate kind but a baby face, with shoulder-length short hair that made her look youthful and pretty, like a girl of fifteen or sixteen.
She was dressed in a pure white cotton coat, the long coat reaching her ankles, with black leggings and black ankle boots. Wherever she stood, one could tell that this girl definitely came from no ordinary background.
Pei Yining, in three strides, turned two into two steps and ran up to Xu Nianhua, sizing her up. Nianhua was just the type she liked, appearing so gentle.
She smiled and said, "Happy New Year, my name is Pei Yining. I’m my brother’s sister. What’s your name?"
Pei Yining’s smile was very friendly, without a hint of arrogance.
Xu Nianhua stretched out her hand to shake hands and introduced herself, "Happy New Year, my name is Xu Nianhua."
"Grant you a lifetime of splendor?" Pei Yining’s eyes instantly lit up, feeling her name was exceptionally touching.
Xu Nianhua had never heard her name could be interpreted so beautifully.
Grant you a lifetime of splendor.
Pei Yicheng muttered to himself. As he raised his eyes, he saw two girls getting along famously. He thought the scene was very heartwarming.
Pei Yining and Pei Yicheng had contrasting personalities; Yining had been well protected and taken care of since childhood. She could have endless chats with someone she liked.
Though they had just met, Pei Yining and Xu Nianhua had a lot to talk about.
Both were high school seniors, planning to take their college entrance exams later this year. They had plenty in common.
Pei Yicheng was honorably left aside.
After taking Xu Nian’an to the doctor, Du Chang deliberately delayed their return until half-past eleven before they went back to the Xu family.
Du Chang was gleefully thinking that if Nianhua married Yicheng, their life would surely be wonderful.
However, as soon as he entered and reached the courtyard, he saw Pei Yicheng sitting there alone, basking in the sun and beside him, two girls chatting animatedly.
Upon seeing Du Chang, Pei Yining’s body flitted towards him like a butterfly, and she began to say auspicious things, "Grandpa, Happy New Year, wishing you fortune as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains."
"Xiaoning, when did you get here? Why didn’t you make a call in advance so I could have Ling Dong pick you up?" Du Chang was even happier when he saw his granddaughter.
"Grandpa, you and brother always say the same thing," Yining said, pouting unhappily. "Aren’t you glad that I came to see you and brother?"
"Happy, very happy," Du Chang’s smile nearly reached his ears.
Upon hearing this, Pei Yining immediately brightened up. She held out her hands to Du Chang and playfully said, "Grandpa, my New Year’s money."
"You girl, who asks for it outright?" Du Chang, although chiding her with his words, pulled out a red envelope from his pocket and placed it in her hand. This was something Du Chang had prepared in advance for Pei Yining. He had heard before the New Year that she would be coming over but didn’t know exactly when. Therefore, he had been carrying the red envelope in his pocket all month, ready to give it to her once he saw her.