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Chapter 437 New Year's Eve (2)

Xie Yan opened her mouth slightly.

Before she could recover from the shock, a panicked "No!" came from the side!

Everyone looked toward the source of the sound and saw Shen Fuyou stand up abruptly.

Shen Funian said with dissatisfaction, "Big brother hasn't even spoken yet, why are you interrupting?"

She then looked at Shen Fuhan and said with a smile, "Big brother, what do you think?"

Shen Fuhan said, "I'll listen to your sister-in-law."

Wen Jiayue, who was watching the play, said upon hearing this, "I think this suggestion is excellent. Ever since Niannian got married, I have always felt empty inside. Having another younger sister would be wonderful."

Shen Fuyou exclaimed in shock, "Sister-in-law, you..."

Seeing the undisguised smile on her face, Shen Fuyou finally realized what was happening and slumped into a chair, patting her chest.

"Sister-in-law, third sister, stop teasing me! You really scared me to death!"

"Who's teasing you?" Shen Funian rolled her eyes. "I'm serious."

Shen Fuyou snorted: "Stop trying to fool me, I've already figured it out."

Third Sister must have known all along; she's just teasing him on purpose.

Shen Funian couldn't reason with him, so she simply ignored him and looked at Xie Yan.

"Sister Xie Yan, would you like to become our sworn sister?" Shen Funian asked. "With the protection of the Marquis's mansion, you will be guaranteed wealth and honor in the future. If you want to get married, I will definitely find you a good husband... By the way, do you have someone you like?"

Xie Yan nodded, blushing.

"Which family are you from?" Shen Funian quickly inquired. "Are you from Chang'an or Jinzhou? What's your personality like? Are you reliable? How many people are in your family?"

Shen Fuyou cleared her throat: "Third sister, let me tell you, he is from Chang'an. He is handsome and dashing, witty and considerate, and extremely reliable. He has four brothers and sisters, and like our family, he is also from a marquis's household."

As Shen Funian listened to him, she recalled, "How come I don't remember there being such a person in Chang'an?"

She looked at Xie Yan and asked worriedly, "You haven't been scammed, have you?"

Shen Fuyou was about to go crazy. How long was he going to keep teasing him?!

He bluntly stated, "That person is me, your dear brother!"

Shen Funian was stunned for a moment, then chuckled.

She commented, "A toad trying to eat swan meat."

In her eyes, her younger brother was no different from when he was a child—immature and mischievous. What girl could possibly want him?

Shen Fuyou: "..."

“Even if you like her, you can’t say it in public,” Shen Funian said with exasperation. “You have absolutely no idea how to pursue a girl.”

Shen Fuyou was completely speechless. He stood up and walked towards Xie Yan.

Xie Yan looked at him blankly, and the next moment she saw him lean down and kiss her on the cheek.

Shen Funian's eyes widened immediately: "Fourth brother! How dare you be so disrespectful to others!"

“Yan’er and I have been together for a long time,” Shen Fuyou said through gritted teeth. “She will be your future sister-in-law!”

Wen Jiayue finally couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Niannian, haven't you figured it out yet?"

Shen Funian looked at her indignant younger brother, then at Xie Yan, who was so shy that her face was almost buried in her bowl, and finally understood.

She muttered, "You little rascal...why didn't you say so sooner?"

"And sister-in-law! Why didn't you tell me!" Shen Funian complained. "I've almost lost all face!"

It's absurd that she would ask her younger brother and sister-in-law to be her adopted sister when she first met them.

"It's good that you know," Shen Fuyou said, seizing the opportunity. "When Yan'er and I get married, you'll have to give a generous gift, or I won't forgive you."

Shen Funian ignored his words, took Xie Yan's hand, and said earnestly, "My younger brother is not bad looking, tall and thin, but he is not mature and steady enough. Don't be fooled by his appearance. This is a lifelong matter. Think about it carefully."

"Third sister, whose sister are you anyway?" Shen Fuyou asked in despair. "Why are you trying to persuade Yan'er now?"

Just as Shen Funian was about to retort, Xie Yan spoke up first.

"Thank you, Madam Xiao. I have thought it through. Fourth Master has been very good to me and has taken care of me in every way. I... I am willing."

Upon hearing this, Shen Fuyou chuckled and said, "Yan'er, I knew you would agree."

Shen Funian raised an eyebrow and said, "But I feel you haven't thought it through yet."

"What is it now?" Shen Fuyou took a deep breath. "Third sister, you're my own sister, can you please stop interfering?"

“It’s all because of how you address me as your sister-in-law,” Shen Funian muttered under her breath. “Calling me Madam Xiao is too formal.”

Xie Yan was initially a little shy because she called her sister-in-law, but after hearing the second half of the sentence, she looked at Shen Fuyou for help like a frightened rabbit, not knowing how to address her.

Shen Fuyou's anger subsided considerably, and she leaned closer to her, saying, "Just call me Third Sister, like me."

Xie Yan curtsied and said obediently, "Third Sister."

Shen Funian said with a smile, "Third Sister sounds much better than Third Sister."

Upon hearing this, Shen Fuyou cleared her throat and drawled, "Third—Sister—Sister—"

Shen Chengyao, who was engrossed in eating, also started to imitate, which caused a burst of laughter from everyone.

Seeing that everyone was laughing, Shen Chengyao stopped eating and shouted even more enthusiastically.

Seeing his mother stand up, he quickly ran in the opposite direction.

"Help! Third Sister is going to eat people!"

"You little brat, aren't you done yet?! Stop right there!"

Seeing that things were not going well, Xiao Suye quickly went after her.

"Niannian, Yao'er was just joking, don't hit him."

Xie Yan stared in disbelief as the family chased each other.

Wen Jiayue explained with a smile, "That's just how they are; they get used to it after seeing it so many times."

Shen Fuyou said with a grin, "Sister-in-law, you've misunderstood. Yan'er is always like this. She must be thinking about the times when she used to chase after me and beat me."

Xie Yan said hesitantly, "Who...who hit you!"

Honestly, why didn't you give her any face at all?

"Okay, okay," Shen Fuyou quickly coaxed, "You didn't hit me, I'll hit myself."

Xie Yan pursed her lips and said, "You're not allowed to say anything!"

"I won't tell you, I'm really scared of you, my little darling."

Xie Yan's face turned completely red: "Stop talking!"

Shen Fuyou asked, puzzled, "Even the little ancestor can't say?"

Xie Yan was furious with him. She got up, intending to say that she was full, but looking at Lord Shen and Madam Shen, she didn't know how to address them.

You can't just call them "elder brother" and "elder sister-in-law" directly, can you?

Caught in a dilemma, Wen Jiayue said, "Yan'er, are you full? Why don't you and your fourth brother go and admire the lanterns? They're in the courtyard."

Xie Yan nodded in agreement, and Shen Fuyou followed along eagerly.

Watching their retreating figures, Wen Jiayue sighed, "What a perfect couple."

Shen Fuhan sat down next to her and put his arms around her waist.

"Aren't we the same?"

Wen Jiayue removed his hand and snorted softly, "It wasn't like that before."

“It will definitely happen in the future,” Shen Fuhan said, taking her hand in his. “What do you wish for this year? Whatever you wish for, I will make it come true for you.”