Du Feiyang was also a master of acting. He successfully deceived those people, and Xie Sui's gold was secretly transported to a villa in the suburbs.
It would be troublesome to take all this gold back, so Xie Sui decided to keep it and make jewelry for his family later.
He first made a gold bracelet for his eldest sister, Xie Lan. It weighed a hundred grams. Xie Lan found her wrist sore when wearing it, and she didn't dare to exert herself when working, for fear of scratching or damaging it. However, she was very happy, thinking her little Sui was truly generous.
The two nannies also received some, but only twenty grams each. They were already very pleased, as twenty grams was worth a considerable amount of money.
Lin Wanwan, of course, received a full set of gold ornaments, crafted by a renowned artisan. Only the daughters of wealthy families in ancient times would wear such sets when marrying, and the craftsmanship alone was more valuable than the gold itself. But it was undeniably beautiful.
Even if she didn't wear it, just looking at it would bring her joy.
"I should have made four sets, one for each of my four daughters-in-law in the future."
Xie Sui calculated that this one set alone used a kilogram of gold. For four daughters-in-law, that would be four kilograms!
Not to mention the gifts for grandchildren in the future, like gold bracelets and longevity locks. This amount of gold wouldn't last long.
With the gold sorted and luggage packed, they were ready to board the ship and head home.
Du Feiyang accompanied them, genuinely considering himself part of the Xie family. Tang Ling found it amusing that the son his grandfather looked down upon had become Xie Ge's capable assistant.
Sheng Ruyi also came to see them off. Xie Sui and Du Feiyang each held a son, looking like proper fathers. Lin Wanwan carried only a small lambskin bag, with no luggage at all; the nannies were handling it all.
While Hong Kong had many wealthy individuals, few were as doting on their wives.
Of course, Lin Wanwan was worthy of such devotion. She had given birth to four sons for the Xie family, securing an unshakable position in any clan.
Sheng Ruyi harbored no intention of disrupting Lin Wanwan's family. She only hoped that Xie Sui's gaze would linger on her, even for a minute longer than on others.
Alas, Xie Sui merely nodded and looked away. Women's intuition was sharp. Ever since she had confessed her feelings in the kitchen that one time, Mr. Xie had become even colder towards her.
Suppressing her bitterness, she linked arms with Lin Wanwan and said, "I'll take care of the factory, don't worry. Happy New Year in advance to you all."
"You too. Don't work too hard; don't wear yourself out. Delegate tasks to your subordinates."
"Okay, I know you care about me."
As they were about to board the ship, someone ran over and called out, "Wait for me, Sister, I'm coming back with you."
Xie Sui's expression darkened. "Are your filming schedules all finished? Do you think you can just leave whenever you want? If you don't follow the company's arrangements, don't expect to come back."
Lin Shishi timidly replied, "But I miss home. Mom and Dad miss me too. Brother-in-law, don't be so fierce."
Lin Wanwan calmly asked, "Are you sure you want to leave?"
"Yes, I miss Mom and Dad. Don't you?"
"Alright, Xie Sui, let her go."
Xie Sui followed his wife's instructions. Lin Shishi happily stomped her feet, thinking her elder sister was still soft-hearted. As long as she pleaded with her, there would be plenty of good days ahead.
The journey was uneventful. They arrived home two days later. Lin Shishi returned to the Lin family in Haishi. Lin Weiguo was surprised. His elder sister actually let her come back; wasn't she afraid she would cause trouble?
Her younger brothers didn't like Lin Shishi at all, but her father and mother were genuinely happy.
The Lin family's situation had improved significantly this year. They had moved into a larger house, and the New Year's provisions were abundant. Lin Weiguo and his brother were also looking for partners. Everything was developing in a positive direction. Lin Weiguo knew that all of this was thanks to Xie Sui's support; otherwise, they wouldn't have had so much money to earn.
The Lin family showered Lin Shishi with affectionate inquiries. Lin Weiguo went to a public phone to call Xie Sui, feeling uneasy if he didn't clarify the situation.
Lin Wanwan answered the phone and directly laid it out for him: "If she wants to come back, she can. The company over there won't hold her position indefinitely. Her work has already been filled by someone else. From now on, she can do whatever she wants, and it will have nothing to do with us. You should also buy a house here and don't go back to that place."
"Is that so? But if she makes a scene, can you handle it?"
"Make a scene with me? She has no idea how ruthless I can be when I want to be. Let her try."
Lin Wanwan didn't want to burden Xie Sui with her family's responsibilities; she would handle this sister herself.
The training in Hong Kong during this period had added a decisive aura to Lin Wanwan, giving her a slightly domineering demeanor like a female CEO.
When Xie Sui returned, the factory's leadership team was relieved. Various rumors had circulated when Lin Wanwan took the children to Hong Kong. If it weren't for Accountant Xu's efforts to reassure everyone, the factory staff would have been in disarray.
Fortunately, the factory continued to operate stably, wages were paid on time, and the year-end benefits were good, preventing any chaos.
With Xie Sui's return, Accountant Xu's heart was finally at ease. He had started the factory with Xie Sui and didn't want to see it collapse just as it was beginning to prosper.
Mother Xie also shed tears. Xie Sui felt guilty. He had intended to make amends for his family, yet he had caused them so much worry.
Xie Min had already given birth to a son. She held her head high, her back straighter than before. In her ex-husband's home, she had been unable to hold her head up because of her two daughters. Now, it seemed she wasn't incapable of bearing sons; her ex-husband was the problem.
Chen Weimin was also delighted to have a child in his middle age, wishing to revere them as his benefactors.
The family had a lively dinner, finally feeling like the Lunar New Year had arrived.
Du Feiyang was no longer considered an outsider. He had shed his suit vest and donned a thick cotton-padded jacket belonging to Xie Sui. His hair was unstyled, making him look like any ordinary young man.
He even appeared somewhat scrawny and not quite presentable.
Hu Panpan entered and walked around twice, failing to recognize him.
"Pan'er, Miss Hu, why aren't you greeting me?"
Hu Pan finally recognized him. "No way, Young Master Du, you're too down-to-earth! Why are you spending the New Year here? Would your parents agree?"
"My old man is in the hospital in a coma, and my mom is taking care of him. I'm on my own, so I came to throw myself at Brother Xie. It's been a while; have you missed me?"
"Missed you my foot! You've got no seriousness. Let me talk business with you, teach me English."
"Don't you know English?"
"What I learned in school isn't enough. My spoken English is poor. When it comes to real conversations, I know how much I'm lacking. Just tell me, are you going to teach me or not?"
"Miss Hu's request, of course, I'm willing to oblige."
As they whispered to each other, Xie Sui was spared the trouble of entertaining him.
"Here, everyone gets a gift."
Xie Sui presented gifts to everyone: fashionable clothes from Hong Kong, cosmetics, and gold jewelry. Mother Xie wore the gold bracelet, unsure where to place her hands. "Mother doesn't want this; how can I work while wearing it?"
"Then Mother shouldn't work. Hire a nanny. Be a fashionable and elegant old lady in the city. Wear what I gave you; it won't fall off. Gold isn't that expensive."
Mother Xie still worried, "What if someone covets it and tries to steal it? I'd rather put it away and let my future granddaughters wear it as heirlooms."