ON the first day of the Spring Festival, the city woke up to the sound of firecrackers and the smell of incense. Families gathered together to exchange greetings, share meals, and give out red envelopes filled with money as a symbol of good fortune. The streets were decorated with rednterns and banners with auspicious phrases, and people donned new clothes in red and gold, the traditional colors of luck and prosperity. It was a day filled with joy, excitement, and anticipation for the days of celebration toe.


    But Shen Ji Yun was feeling the exact opposite. He was inside the car of his uncle, the both of them were on their way to the main house of the Shen family to celebrate Lunar New Year. Everyone he saw on the streets had a festive mood, but it was theplete opposite for him.


    Visiting his rtives on his father''s side had never really been a pleasant experience for him. Not when he was a child, and especially now that he was an adult. At least back then, they would only look at him with disdain. But now, it was apanied by venomous words. Their vitriol was even more palpable.


    He didn''t really care about. He was already used to it to the point of being numbed. His problem was the fact that they kept bothering him, even though it was so obvious how he was ignoring them. It''s like they wouldn''t stop until they get a reaction from him.


    Shen Ji Yun truly wondered just what kind of thought process those people had. He couldn''t understand, probably because he had never thought of doing what they''re doing.


    Anyway, he had already lost hope that those people would change. He''s not even dreaming of getting their recognition. The only thing he wanted from those people was for them to ignore him and leave him alone. Honestly, if not for his grandmother, he would not even bother to interact with those people.


    "Don''t worry, after we say hello to your grandma and eat lunch there, we''ll leave," his uncle suddenly said, as if knowing full well what he was thinking.


    He nced at the other driving. "Would it be okay, though?"


    "Yeah, just leave it to me," his uncle assured him.


    The other probably also just want to spend time with Uncle Yue. Thinking that, he suddenly thought of Luo Yan. How great would it be if he could also spend time with his rabbit on this special holiday?


    Then he thought of their temple fair date. It would happen four days from now, but he already couldn''t wait. A date, a real date that was not inside the game. The two of them could finally have one. Just thinking about it soothed his tired mind. Besides, the two of them would also meetter tonight in the game for Arcadia Cup''s opening ceremony.


    A small smile appeared on his lips as he thought of that.


    After arriving at the main house, Shen Yi Mu parked his car in the driveway and he and his nephew got out of the car. The both of them walked straight inside the huge mansion.


    There''s already a lot of people inside, most of them from the branch family. That''s why when they entered, a lot of people''s attention fell on them.


    Some quickly greeted Shen Yi Mu and then proceeded on talking about hispany. Just like how it had always been ever since Moonlight Media started growing big. How annoying.


    He gave them a fake smile and just greeted them before pulling Ji Yun to where his mother was. He immediately found where she was. It''s easy because he knew that she would be where the most people were. Sure enough, his mother was sitting beside his father while being surrounded by their rtives.


    The two walked to where they were. When the people saw them, they made way. Of course, it''s for Shen Yi Mu. If Shen Ji Yun was alone, they wouldn''t have bothered.


    Wu Meixiu stood up when she saw her youngest son and grandson walking towards her.


    "The two of you are finally here," she said.


    Shen Yi Mu hugged his mother first before greeting her. "Happy Lunar New Year, Mom."


    Shen Ji Yun quickly followed and hugged his grandmother. "Happy Lunar New Year, Grandma."


    Wu Meixiu smiled and patted the cheeks of the two. "Happy Lunar New Year to you two as well."


    "Hah, do you still know toe here? I almost thought you have forgotten that your surname is ''Shen''."


    Shen Yi Mu looked at his father when he heard the other scoff. He must be pertaining to how he didn''t attend the reunion dinnerst night.


    "Happy Lunar New Year, Dad," he only said, notmenting on the other''s mockery.


    Shen Ji Yun also greeted the other, but the old man, as usual, only gave Ji Yun a quick nce before turning his attention back to Shen Yi Mu.


    "Follow me to the study."


    Shen Wang Ji didn''t wait for his youngest son''s reply and just walked towards the study.


    Confused by this, Shen Yi Mu nced at his mother and the other only nodded and smiled, as if telling him to just go. Then, he turned to his nephew. Ji Yun also nodded, as if saying, ''I''ll be fine, so just go''.


    And so, he could only do that.


    When he entered the study, he was momentarily surprised when he saw his eldest brother there. The other was standing beside his father, who was sitting behind the desk.


    Shen Yi Mu quickly recovered his senses and continued walking. He stopped in front of the desk. "So, what is it?"


    His father suddenly pushed some kind of a folder on the desk towards him. "Go and meet this youngdy. She''s the youngest daughter of Wuhan Electronics."


    Shen Yi Mu froze on the spot. It felt like his ears were ringing.


    "You''re not getting younger anymore. You should find someone who will suit you and our family," his father continued.