Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 498 The Commoner Teacher at the Noble Academy 13

The day before the birthday banquet

Because Xia Youmi's relaxed and compliant behavior these past few days had caught the attention of the Zhuo family, Zhuo's mother took the two of them to the tea room again. The gist of her intention was that, besides the opening dance, she wanted to entrust them with the duties of receiving guests, which were responsibilities previously assigned to the older generation.

This time, before Xia Youmi could even speak, Zhuo Yi directly refused. His reasoning was sound: besides being of the same generation and rank, Xia Youmi also had dealings with Ji Yu, making his tasks quite demanding.

Furthermore, the father is still young, and it's more appropriate for him to maintain those familiar circles. Young people interfering rashly within a limited timeframe would only backfire.

Looking at the two who had already reached a consensus, Zhuo's mother could only smile and accept it.

She was clearly engrossed in dancing and couldn't concentrate at all.

As she wished, Wei Youzhen was happy to do this, even if it meant putting in a little more effort and asking Teacher Chai and his assistant to take care of and perfect some details of the banquet.

Fortunately, the younger son seems to have figured it out and has been helping with the decorations at home these days.

Some conventional but unsuitable pairings were also pointed out with insightful ideas, which pleased Zhuo's mother, who couldn't help but attribute the credit to Xia Youmi.

After all, it's content covered by arts management.

I initially thought Zhuo Xuan was just slacking off at the art academy, but I didn't expect her to actually get into it.

just,

Soon after learning that it was for Shan Xinxiao's sake, I felt no relief at all.

In the evening, after seeing off the last visitor, they officially entered the Zhuo family's small celebration banquet.

Because Professor Chai is staying here for a short time, many people want to visit him before the birthday banquet, hoping to have a conversation with him and leave a promise that he is willing to teach them.

However, all these disturbances were kept out of the door by Zhuo's mother. When she encountered something she couldn't refuse, she could only personally comfort her, finally fulfilling her wish not to let anyone disturb Teacher Chai.

Satisfied, the other party chatted with Xia Youmi for a longer time.

Just as Zhuo Yi had worried, with the teacher's insights and connections, if Xia Youmi couldn't tolerate the marriage, the teacher could talk to her about the future and direction in detail.

It also made her understand the rules of survival in this world more clearly, which was invaluable to Xia Youmi, who no longer had her parents paving the way for her.

Even Wei Youzhen, who wanted to refute the argument based on her position, couldn't stop anything.

in this way,

This truly inspired Xia Youmi, helping her to think about her next steps.

......

The atmosphere at the small banquet was very pleasant, and it was a rare occasion for Teacher Chai to participate.

Zhuo Yi was in a good mood while practicing dance, and Zhuo Xuan was also starting to develop feelings for someone.

Thanks to the good condition of the two younger generation members, Zhuo Gao was also in high spirits.

Xia Youmi sat next to Wei Youzhen, occasionally discussing the merits and demerits of each dish in a very harmonious manner.

The birthday gift will be delivered tonight. Tomorrow is said to be Zhuo Gao's birthday, but in reality, everyone is the main character. They all have to deal with guests from different fields that they can cover, and Xia Youmi is no exception.

Therefore, the celebration will be brought forward.

Teacher Chai, who is seventy-two years old this year, is equivalent to an ancestor, as is Steward Ding, who is also of advanced age.

Father and mother, eldest son and youngest son and daughter-in-law.

Compared to many large families where rules are paramount and rigidity is prevalent, this family is different.

The current generation of the Zhuo family leaders clearly prefers a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Seeing such a joyful and amusing scene, my eyes softened involuntarily, a lump formed in my throat, and I was so emotional that tears welled up in my eyes.

Unfortunately, the two boys, true to their mischievous nature, didn't offer any comfort but instead brought up their father's shortcomings.

Unable to bear it any longer, Zhuo's mother steered the conversation toward Xia Youmi's gift.

Just now,

It was seeing the gifts for my two sons that made me a little sad.

At this point, having the daughter-in-law, with whom one has a less-than-close relationship and emotional bond, step in to provide a buffer is one possible solution.

Zhuo Gao quickly composed himself and revealed a kind expression.

"These are gifts for two elders," Xia Youmi said, standing up.

"well!"

Upon hearing that she would also receive a share, Zhuo's mother showed anticipation.

Although we initially agreed to celebrate together with Xia Youmi, her birthday is actually in November, and her family usually prepares birthday gifts around that time.

in previous years,

Xia Youmi and Zhuo Yi both bought two sets of things together, mainly to create a complete set, but in reality, Zhuo Yi took care of most of it.

When the housekeeper, Ding, saw the move this year, he casually asked about it. Xia Youmi said it was a gift, so there was no need to confuse the two.

At this moment, it is wrapped up and carried in, mysterious and intriguing.

"Wow, even I haven't seen it!" Zhuo Yi added.

"It's a painting, isn't it?" Zhuo Xuan recognized it in a second.

"Ah."

With someone helping to hold the picture frame, Xia Youmi untied the rope and gently lifted it.

"Wow!"

With a gasp of amazement, Wei Youzhen got up and walked over, unable to resist stroking the canvas.

Zhuo Gao was also stunned on the spot, and for a moment he couldn't even exchange a few polite words with Xia Youmi.

"You two look so good!" Zhuo Xuan gave a satisfied review, her expression tinged with arrogance.

Only two good-looking parents could match his visual appeal.

"Is it the one we talked about before?" Zhuo Yi whispered, pulling Xia Youmi closer and leaning down to ask.

"Yes."

"very nice."

Zhuo Yi held Xia Youmi's hands, feeling somewhat moved.

The painting is a double half-length portrait, but it is not of the present-day Wei Youzhen and Zhuo Gao.

The Zhuo family has a large collection of paintings, which include works depicting different periods and states of their lives.

But the most representative and satisfying one is a portrait hanging in the family living room.

The painting only depicts the couple, their smiles amiable.

Can,

The painting does depict the two brothers, but Zhuo Yi is not among them.

At that time, Zhuo's mother was pregnant with Zhuo Xuan. She folded her hands over her belly, which was not obvious and she never mentioned it. However, Zhuo Yi once complained a little to comfort Xia Youmi.

He said that his parents were busy when he was born, and they rarely took photos of the two of them together.

Although the album contains individual photos of each person from that time, it also includes photos of Huai Zhuoyi.

But as a child, he felt that he was not a complete person.

The emotions that Zhuo Xuan experienced at birth were clearly different from those of his parents. It is possible that there were some unknown past events, and that his parents had him born in a hurry and without expectation in order to fight against and rebel against the previous generation.

When Zhuo Xuan was born, her father had already sorted out the family business and become the undisputed head of the Zhuo family.

Everything began to change according to his philosophy, focusing on a small family atmosphere and reducing overly complicated and negative blood ties.

These were things Zhuo Yi didn't enjoy in his childhood. When he could finally relax and be himself, he became that role model older brother, and his expectations were different again.

She can act cute with people she's close to, but she sees her younger brother, who is more natural and skilled at it.

Zhuo Yi was also somewhat disappointed.

Xia Youmi's painting uses images of Zhuo Yi's mother when he was pregnant with Zhuo Yi, and Zhuo Yi's father when he was much younger.

Coupled with the peaceful and natural emotional expression, Zhuo Gao subconsciously believed that it was the atmosphere they had experienced thirty years ago.

Zhuo's mother realized the story in the painting faster than Zhuo's father.

It's not just a simple recollection, but rather a depiction of Zhuo Yi in the painting.

Those ones,

The injustices they concealed.