
Dion arrived first to the dining table. His nose sniffed a familiar scent. Found the sister just serving boiled and fried dumplings at the dinner table.
"You cooked all this, brother?"dion asked, pulling up a chair and sitting there.
"Yes" Camelia answered. Lucas and Liam are no longer in the kitchen, may have gone to the bathroom to get ready for dinner.
"In what order?"dion asked, not usually the brother cooks Chinese cuisine, except at certain times, such as Chinese holidays or on family birthdays.
"none. It's Liam's request, "Camelia replied.
"Ah .. so it seems." Dion nodded in understanding.
"How's your job?"ask Camelia.
"Currently for today" said Dion.
"Em .. I can't wait to eat it." Dion's eyes were so sparkling, staring intently at the food on the table.
"I thought I was cooking like this because tomorrow I'm going to China" Dion said.
"Tomorrow?" Camelia parroted while opening her apron.
"Hm."
It seems like they have been coming home from China for almost a week.
"When will you be back?"
"Daddy said, if you have found a suitable replacement, I immediately return to Canada," explained Dion.
Camelia nodded in understanding. "Then don't forget to visit Mom and Dad" Camelia said.
"Send me my message too. Ah, after dinner how to contact mom and dad?"camelia's suggestion was directly approved by Dion.
Shortly thereafter, Mr and Mrs Shane joined the dining table. Lucas and Liam as well. They wear casual clothes.
Camelia doesn't shower, later after a new meal she takes a bath. Just clean your face, and brush your teeth.
Just like Dion, Mr. Shane asked Camelia what made her dumplings. The same answer was given. The two old men only nodded in understanding.
"It may be difficult, but cook for us often, Lia. We haven't cooked together in a long time." It was a request and a call.
"If Mom wants to, Lia will find a good time" Camelia replied.
"We haven't had a vacation in a long time either" said Mr. Shane. Let the elderly so, traveling is their hobby. Honey, busy going to work, making the hobby is rarely done.
"But, Dion's leaving tomorrow for Canada. Brother Lia will also be busy with filming. It doesn't look like it could be anytime soon" Dion said. Is it impossible if he is left behind?
"Then what about the change of president?"advice Mrs Shane.
"My pension?" Madam Shane nodded.
"Agreed!"exclaim Lucas and Liam compact.
"Fix, we're on vacation in about two months." Dion raised both hands.
Camelia smiled broadly. He also agrees with that.
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"Lia, Dion," said Lady Liang enthusiastically, as Dion made a video call with her, also with Mr. Liang.
"Em .. confused what to say. Good night or day, ma'am?"dion asked with a confused face.
"Anything, that's the same" said Mr. Liang.
"Dad's home yet?"asked Camelia who saw the background of Mr and Mrs Liang is no stranger.
"Yesterday afternoon your father came home. Forced because your father whines home," Madam Liang replied with a snide glance at Mr. Liang.
"What slope? It's been allowed I'd better go home, right?"ketus Mr. Liang.
"Hmmm!"
"Eh-eh, why fight?" Dion and Camelia looked at each other with amused smiles.
"How's dad doing?"ask Camelia later.
"As you can see, I'm healthy, very healthy."
"Originally no one triggered it, father will be fine," added Mr. Liang by glancing back at his wife.
"You mean I'm the one who gave you a heart attack?" Madam Liang's eyes were glaring.
"You know what I mean" replied Mr. Liang.
"Lia, Dion, look at this father of yours. It's old still like children" Madam Liang told her two children.
"Hey-hey!"
"Hahaha, very energetic father and mother." Dion seduces.
"Hmmm!" In the end, they turned to each other. Camelia laughed crisply at the manner of her parents. This is what he missed. These are good times. Which was always there before Rose. Full of laughter.
"Mom, Dad, Dion's going to Shanghai tomorrow" Dion said.
"really?" Compact, both eyes sparkling.
"Yes." Yeah."
"Lia?"
"I'm not Mom. Tomorrow has started reading the script and the next few months Lia is also busy."
Disappointed?
But, that's how things are. "How long have you been in Shanghai, Dion?" Mr. Liang broke that suddenly silent atmosphere.
"About two months."
"Then, mom and dad will visit you often. Or some for two months living there."
"Huh?" Dion. "What is not troublesome and exhausting? It's better that Dion alone visits his father and mother often," refused and bargained Dion.
"Mom agrees with your father. I heard that Shane Group is an international company. Must be very busy for you. It's exhausting if you go back and forth, not to mention the cost. Other than father and mother, we no longer have dependents. Live only two, just looking for happiness and tranquility in the old days. Two months, it's long enough but it's actually really fast."
Yeah, that's right too. It is almost into retirement age. Get away from work and enjoy the old days.
"In Shanghai there is also a restaurant branch. You didn't forget about that, did you? Absolutely not troublesome," added Mr. Liang.
"Then the restaurant in Beijing?"
"There's dad's trust."
"What do you think, brother?" Ask the brother's opinion.
"If mom and dad don't feel burdened or troublesome, that's fine." It means Camelia agrees.
"Absolutely no hassle!"firmly Madam Liang then.
Hearing Camelia's approval, as well as her parents, Dion nodded in agreement.
Master and Madam Liang smiled in satisfaction.
"We're on the balcony, Mother. And it's almost 23:00."
"Huh? it's that late? Then let's continue tomorrow. You guys get some rest," said Mrs Liang quickly.
"All right, Mother."
"Good day, Dad, Mom," Dion said.
"Good night and sleep for you both."
Call ended. "You're packing for tomorrow?"
"Tonight." Dion. Camelia clucking.
"Yes, there's a quick pack and then sleep. Don't let you rush tomorrow and hurry. Remember, tomorrow you're on a commercial plane!"firmly Camelia, reminding Dion.
"Ready, my boss!" Dion was respectful then immediately headed for his room.
Camelia shook her head slowly but also slipped.
At the age of 20 years, Dion has borne great responsibility.
Destiny no one knows. Sometimes forced to mature prematurely. Sometimes the age is mature but not with attitude and action. Yes, the world is diverse.
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While in other parts of the world, Andrean along with Crystal has left Beijing for Shanghai. The flight was not two hours.
Although hesitant and unsure of the grandfather, Andrean still attended, as a form of devotion to grandfather Gong. Andrean only intended to be present briefly in the party room, then rest his body before discussing important matters with grandfather Gong.
"Dad, later there Crystal will play with Grandma Buyut Jiang, yes," said Crsytal, with a dream.
Ah .. Andrean remembers. When she leaves Crystal at the old residence, Crystal is close to Jiang's grandmother, Andrean's cousin Allen's grandmother.
"Hm …."
"Soal Crystal already promised Grandma Buyut."
"All right." Answering briefly.
"Yeah!"
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Andrean drove himself from the airport to the old residence. He did not bring a driver or ask for a driver from the old residence. Crystal seemed to be enjoying the ride.
Andrean glanced at the boy occasionally. In his mind a little asked, did the boy not remember his mother? Or not want to get dizzy?
Wanted to ask, but was lazy to discuss the woman.
Ah ... never mind. Isn't that nice? The origin of the people in the old residence no one discussed it, then it would not matter.
The main gate of the old residence opened as Andrean's car arrived in front of him. Heading to the next gate is quite far away. The old residence is indeed spacious, typical with buildings with ancient architecture.
Grandmother Jiang's residence was decorated in such a way, as were the dining hall and the arts. Theater players and singers, as well as musicians are invited to perform entertainment on that birthday.
Given that Grandma Jiang was not the main family, then the party was not so luxurious but quite lively. The family also almost entirely came, especially after hearing Andrean would be present. Opportunity to meet Andrean.
"Young Master." Immediately greeted with Grandpa Gong's assistant as Andrean got out of the car.
"Where's Grandpa, Uncle?"
"The Great Lord is at the residence, Young Master."
Andrean. Crystal's own way, on Andrean's side.
During the trip to Grandpa Gong's residence, the maids were busy going back and forth. And Andrean also passed by other family members.
Just a short nod when accosted, still continuing his steps.
"It looks like Andrean does love that kid."
"Let her child be anyhow. Mother's problem, I don't think it's an effect."
"Hm, yes you're right. Come on…."
"Grandfather," said Andrean when he arrived at the grandfather's residence.
"Rean's? You've arrived." Grandpa Gong who was enjoying tea and cake turned his head happily. Andrean nodded briefly, taking a seat.
"Hello, Grandpa Buyut," said Crsytal with a sweet smile.
"Hello, great-grandchild. Come here, sit beside him great-grandfather." Grandpa Gong patted the empty spot on his side.
Crystal according. "What time does the show start?"ask Andrean.
"At 2," replied Grandpa Gong.
"Hm .. I'm going around first." Andrean left Grandpa Gong's residence.
"Crystal, try this. Must have liked, the name is lotus cake," said grandfather Gong.
"Ehem." Crsytal tried the cake shaped like a lotus flower, in the middle there was a lotus seed.
"Nob."
"Eat a lot. You must rarely eat it, right?"
Crystal nodded.
"Good boy." Grandpa Gong rubbed his dear Crystal hair.
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"Cousin brother, have you come?" While touring, Andrean meets Allen.
"Yes." Yeah." Briefest. In his mind clucking, why would he have to meet Allen?!
"How are you, brother? Since that incident, we haven't talked, have we?"
"Good." Briefest. Andrean sat on the guardrail, through the guardrail it was a fish pond.
"CZ. Can't you be more friendly, brother? It's my grandmother's birthday" Allen complained.
"I am like this."
"And what day is this, what does it have to do with me? I came because of Grandpa." No way Allen is so high-hearted.
"alright. It's up to you." Allen surrendered.
"Well how are you related to that Canadian artist? Didn't you chase him yesterday? I heard he's back in Canada. You failed?"allen asked, with a mocking smile.
"I will not fail!"