Back to 1984: Let's Work Hard Together to Raise The Kids!-Chapter 263: Misunderstood

"Look! I have someone backing me too!"

According to the family rules, Chen Wenjun and Lin Qin give their kids the same amount of pocket money as regular families, and for Chinese New Year, each gets a hundred yuan; no more.

Lin Yi was instructed by the couple, so he also gives each child one hundred yuan.

Logically, three hundred is already quite a bit, but the sneakers Chen Ruiming wants are quite expensive, costing over eight hundred.

This amount from the red envelopes is just a drop in the bucket.

Lin Qin asked seriously, "What do you need so much money for?"

"To buy sneakers!" Chen Ruiming said matter-of-factly.

Lin Qin was even more speechless, "What kind of sneakers are that expensive!"

"Limited edition, spring new release. Mom, the sneakers you bought for me for two or three hundred only last half a year before they break; the quality is poor." Chen Ruiming complained.

Lin Qin chuckled in exasperation, "You play basketball for over four hours a day, what kind of sneakers can withstand you wearing them out like that? Buying more expensive ones is a waste! Open it up and see how much your brother and sister each gave you."

Chen Ruiming gave an "Oh" and obediently opened it. From Chen Ruiyu’s envelope, he took out eight hundred yuan in cash, his eyes lit up, and he exclaimed dramatically, "Eight hundred! My brother is generous! Let me see my sister’s."

Chen Xinyue saw her mother’s face didn’t look right and was about to sneak away when she heard Chen Ruiming scream excitedly, "Oh my God! One thousand yuan! Sis, you’re my favorite sister!"

Chen Xinyue felt awkward, glared viciously at Chen Ruiming, "Just keep it well and stop making a fuss!"

Even when scolded, Chen Ruiming wasn’t upset, showing an excellent attitude of admitting his mistake.

Chen Xinyue wanted to be mad but couldn’t muster it, so she had to sit back down meekly like she was receiving a trial in court.

Lin Qin suspiciously asked, "Didn’t you just get confirmed in your job? How much money have you saved to be so extravagant! Do you have a hundred thousand?"

Lin Yi immediately defended her, "Why make it difficult for the kid? She’s only been confirmed for a few months; her total salary might not even be a hundred thousand!"

Just as he finished speaking, Chen Xinyue nodded obediently.

All three adults were astonished, and Chen Ruiyu also looked incredulous.

"Yaya, didn’t you say your salary was three thousand per month after confirmation? How long has it been; how could you have saved a hundred thousand?" Lin Qin was now angry.

Chen Xinyue hurriedly explained, "Let me explain! Yes, I just got confirmed, but I’m very capable! Just after entering the company, I helped secure a fifty million order, which also counted towards performance bonuses.

Plus, my job is special, mainly liaising with young, pretty, well-connected clients. Mr. Xiao doesn’t like interacting with them but can’t offend them, so he gave me a card to spend freely, letting me entertain those clients and earn tens of thousands each time we go out.

Considering all these various pieces together, saving a hundred thousand is quite easy."

Everyone was left dumbfounded.

Lin Qin’s expression softened a bit, but she said irritably, "Even if you’ve earned money, you can’t spend so recklessly. It’s inappropriate!"

Chen Xinyue was displeased, "Mom! Giving my brother a Chinese New Year gift isn’t reckless spending! Besides, how many times a year do I come back? How often do I give him money? If you say I frequently give him pocket money, that’s another matter."

"Exactly," Lin Yi chimed in.

Lin Qin completely gave up.

Chen Wenjun regretted not making Xiao Jinlin drink more just now, eagerly asking, "Where’s Jinlin? Still not awake? So useless!"

"Tsk!" Lin Qin glared at him angrily, "What nonsense are you talking! Getting guests drunk during the New Year really shows great ambition!"

"What guest, I think he’s just an ill-intentioned thief."

"Keep talking nonsense, and I’ll make you go back to sleep right now."

...

Fearing that she’d get herself in trouble, Chen Xinyue quickly found an excuse to sneak upstairs.

After thinking for a bit, she decided to check on Xiao Jinlin on the third floor. As soon as she opened the door, she saw him kicking off the blanket, so she helplessly went in to cover him. But as soon as she did, he kicked it off again.

Chen Xinyue’s temper flared, so she turned back and tried to cover him again. Just as Xiao Jinlin was about to kick off the blanket again, she quickly pressed down on it, staring intently at his feet.

After a few unsuccessful kicks, he slowly opened his eyes, coincidentally meeting Chen Xinyue’s delicate face. His eyes immediately widened, and his mind cleared a bit.

Then, he accidentally heard Chen Xinyue mutter to herself, "Hmph! You little thing! I don’t believe you can keep kicking it off!"

Xiao Jinlin quickly reacted and closed his eyes just as Chen Xinyue turned her head.

As soon as she felt the person beside her let go, she got up, and he immediately kicked off the blanket again.

Chen Xinyue was frustrated, "Ugh! So infuriating! I’m going to tie the blanket around you!"

She sat down angrily, yanking on Xiao Jinlin’s arm on the inner side of the bed, pressing the blanket to his back. Because of the size difference, she was out of breath from holding it.

Her body was half sprawled over Xiao Jinlin.

Feeling the fragrant softness in his embrace.

For the first time, Xiao Jinlin felt what it was like to be aroused; his throat was dry.

After finally pressing the inner-side blanket down, Chen Xinyue was about to deal with this side, but found that she couldn’t push it over. She had no choice but to go around the bed to pull and press the blanket.

Just as she touched Xiao Jinlin’s back, he turned suddenly and wrapped her in his arms, unable to move.

Chen Xinyue was frightened, her heart pounding, struggling fiercely.

Above her, those beautiful phoenix eyes were open, looking at her playfully.

Startled, Chen Xinyue looked up and met his gaze, froze for a few seconds before finally reacting, gritting her teeth, "You were awake?! Why didn’t you speak! Let go of me now!"

Xiao Jinlin obediently let go, feeling a bit regretful but maintaining an innocent face, "Secretary Chen, what are you doing in my room while I’m asleep?"

"I—I—I... You—you—you..." Chen Xinyue stammered, pointing to herself then at Xiao Jinlin, stamping her feet in frustration, "I was kindly coming up to cover you with the blanket. Your sleeping posture is terrible, kicking it off every time. How could I manage without some effort?

You dare lecture me! What a thankless task, I should have called Assistant Tang and let him take care of you!"

It had been just a few days, and she felt like going crazy, wondering how Tang Ming endured it; it was too difficult!

"Oh, then I misunderstood you. I’m sorry."

Xiao Jinlin’s apology caught her off guard.

Chen Xinyue found it hard to continue scolding him, so she said, "There’s honey in the fridge downstairs. You can make some honey water to sober up, but my dad seems to still be thinking about having you drink with him. I think it’s best if you don’t go downstairs; I’ll make it for you!"

"Thank you," Xiao Jinlin returned to his gentlemanly manner.

After Chen Xinyue left, he slowly lay back down, thinking about what had just happened, with a smile almost reaching his ears.

That night, he hugged a beauty and drank the honey water personally made by her. Even though fireworks were booming over Nanxi like an air raid, it didn’t affect Xiao Jinlin’s great sleep at all.

Early the next morning.

Unusually, Xiao Jinlin woke up around six o’clock.

Hearing noises downstairs, he got dressed and went down, just in time to see Chen Ruiyu and the other two sitting in a row, each of them yawning continuously, looking drowsy.

"Didn’t you all sleep last night?"