Reborn as a Noble’s Son
Chapter 1252 - Chapter 1252 Chapter 1207 The Children Have Grown Up

Chapter 1252: Chapter 1207: The Children Have Grown Up Chapter 1252: Chapter 1207: The Children Have Grown Up A night’s scenario, naturally, doesn’t need to be elaborated upon. They were an old married couple after all, and this was not their first time. Even sharing such a big quilt wasn’t a first for them. However, Dong Wan was a bit shy about it. Consequently, all three daughters weren’t particularly fond of such scenes. Uh, to be precise, it wasn’t that they didn’t like it but rather an unconscious resistance.

But each time they did share the big quilt, everyone was very excited. It was a different kind of stimulating feeling. Naturally, it could reach the peak of emotion and desire.

Rarely, Nie Zhenbang slept in late. It wasn’t until after nine in the morning that he got up, feeling some aches in his back and waist.

Since he was at home, he wasn’t dressed formally. He wore a set of thermal underwear, with a silk men’s nightgown over it.

As he walked out of the bedroom, Nie Zhenbang’s hands were braced on his waist. In the living room, Anna and Dong Wan had just gotten up as well.

“Look at you, you think you’re so capable. What’s wrong, now you realize you’re not up to it anymore? Age catching up with you?” Anna glared at Nie Zhenbang and said.

Li Lixue also laughed and said, “Anna, don’t bother, he’s just not willing to admit it to himself. In a few years, the kids will be married off, yet he still thinks he’s a young lad.”

At that moment, Nie Zhenbang retorted, “I don’t know who was screaming the loudest last night.”

“It definitely wasn’t me, Li Xue’s calls were much stronger than mine.” Anna said, exaggeratingly imitating Li Lixue’s tone, “Husband! Quick! I’m almost there!”

“Oh my, you brat, teasing me like that,” Li Lixue said with a blush as she rushed over.

The joy of the bridal chamber isn’t about age; they weren’t all that old, seventy or eighty. Nowadays, for Nie Zhenbang and the others, it’s a prime time of life. If the pleasures of the marital bed were to be stuffy and orthodox, what fun would that be, what pleasure could there be to speak of?

Meanwhile, the living room door opened and Dong Wan walked in from outside. Seeing Anna and Li Lixue frolicking and bickering, she paused for a moment and said, “How old are all of you, acting as if you’re still youthfully charming young girls. Alright, alright, come and have breakfast, today we’re celebrating New Year’s. Later on, everyone will be heading back.”

Around twelve noon, following the traditions of the Nie family’s ancestral home, the whole family gathered together for a reunion meal.

Big brother Nie Jialei didn’t come back, as things at the Huaxia Group were not many but important this year. The launch of China Auto Group was a big deal for the Huaxia Group. Now, Nie Jialei also had to handle local affairs, so he didn’t come back. For this, Nie Zhenbang was quite understanding. His brother wanted to seek a local government leadership position and couldn’t rely solely on his own efforts and the exchange of interests with the Old Li family; that was not enough. Forge your own path, he needed his own achievements as well.

Nie Jiamin also did not come back for the New Year’s, staying in the Ganzhou Military Region. Similarly, Nie Jiamin was considering his future. After next year’s two sessions, many from the major military regions would retire. Thus, those beneath them would naturally start jostling for positions.

Little sister Nie Ziyu was not home either. She had gone to her in-laws for the New Year celebration. Consequently, the only members of the Nie family who had returned home were Nie Zhenbang and his family. So this year, the Nie family celebrated a quiet New Year. With family members absent, there was no reason to make a big fuss. The uncle and his wife weren’t in Jingcheng; they went to the Northriver Sanatorium.

Nie Guowei and his wife hadn’t left yet, mainly wanting to see Nie Zhenbang and spend time with family. In the afternoon, they would head to Yanbei Province to visit Nie Ziyu.

Back at their own courtyard house, as soon as they entered, Nie Wenwen and her siblings gathered together, encouraged by the looks from Nie Panpan and Dong Zhiping. Nie Wenwen approached and said, “Dad, we’re going out for a bit. We’ll be back in the evening.”

Nie Zhenbang was taken aback, frowning slightly, somewhat puzzled by what these children were up to. It was New Year’s Day; where could they possibly be going? Were there even people on the roads? He then said, “Wenwen, what’s the matter? It’s New Year’s Day, and you still want to go out?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Nie Wenwen coquettishly said, “Aww, Dad, why ask so many questions? We just have something to do, so you just take it easy.”

Dong Zhiping also spoke up, “Dad, my mom told me that when you were sixteen, you and cousin-uncle and Uncle Liu started doing business. You opened a Wal-Mart. We’re all grown up now. You can count on us, we won’t get lost in Jingcheng.”

Before Nie Zhenbang could respond, the three kids turned and ran out.

“Hey, Wenwen, don’t go too far, remember to come back early tonight.” Their figures disappeared, yet Nie Zhenbang still shouted after them.

“Still yelling, they’re already far away,” Dong Wan’s voice came from behind him.

Turning around, he saw Dong Wan smiling, looking at Nie Zhenbang. Her expression clearly teased him about his concern for his children.

Nie Zhenbang also said with a smile, “Watching the children grow up day by day, I don’t even know what to feel. Over the years, I’ve always felt that I’ve let them down too much. I don’t even know how to make it up to them.”

Dong Wan also said with a laugh, “You realize the kids are grown now, don’t you?”

Speaking of the children, Nie Zhenbang suddenly said, “Zhiping’s attitude today seemed to have a stark difference. I remember when he was little, he was the most afraid of me. He barely spoke to me. What happened today? Could it be that he’s hit his rebellious phase?”

Watching Nie Zhenbang so anxious, Dong Wan couldn’t help but burst into laughter, giving him a flirtatious look that was full of charm and allure, “You, when it was time to worry, you didn’t. Now that the children are grown, you start to pay attention. If it depended on you, we would have been doomed long ago. Don’t worry. Our children definitely don’t have those problems.”

The entire afternoon, the people of Nie Zhenbang’s little household seemed to be harmonious and happy. The coffee table in the center of the living room was also cleared.

On it, a rectangular wooden board was placed. Wrapping dumplings and watching the Spring Festival Gala on New Year’s Eve are essential activities for every household. Although Nie Zhenbang was not an ordinary person, he still followed this tradition.

Nie Zhenbang was kneading the flour. Making dough is a technical task. It also requires strength. Only by kneading the dough forcefully could it be vigorous. Naturally, this task was left for Nie Zhenbang to do.

Beside him, Dong Wan and Yang Anna took on the task of rolling out the dumpling wrappers. This task, relatively speaking, didn’t have particularly strict technical requirements. Being a bit careless didn’t have much of an impact.

In the end, the task of wrapping dumplings was handed over to Li Lixue. In this respect, Li Lixue, compared to Dong Wan and Yang Anna, had endured more hardships. Coming from an ordinary family, she had been much more familiar with household chores from a young age.

The children were out, and the elderly were not present. The entire afternoon was completely their private space. The topics of enjoyment between the couples, without them realizing it, the time passed by.

A little past seven in the evening, the sound of a car entering the garage could be heard outside. After turning sixteen, Nie Wenwen and Dong Zhiping had learned to drive and had also gotten their driver’s licenses.

Following that, the three of them walked into the yard, laughing and talking. As soon as Nie Panpan walked in, she was jumping around and threw herself on Nie Zhenbang’s back, cooing, “Dad, we’re back.”

Every year, the Spring Festival Gala was pretty much the same. After watching for less than an hour, the three kids found excuses to go back to their rooms.

Seeing this, Nie Zhenbang felt quite sentimental. The children were really grown up. When they were young, as long as he was home, the kids would always stay by his side. They used to set off fireworks in the evening. But now, sitting in front of the TV, they were either playing with their phones or holding a tablet, playing games, without the slightest interest in watching the gala.

Nie Zhenbang didn’t insist on this. The children were grown. As the saying goes, “When calves grow up, they’re not under their parents’ control anymore,” and Nie Zhenbang could accept that.

Watching the children leave, Nie Zhenbang couldn’t help but give a wry smile, “This time coming back, I really felt it. The kids have grown up.”

“You see?” Anna also said laughing on the side, “You thought it would be like when they were little, always sticking by your side. Now, they don’t like you as much.”

Around nine o’clock, Nie Zhenbang’s phone also began to ring. At this time, most calls were from the officials in Longxi Province, as well as his former subordinates from when he served in Hongjiang River, Bashu, and WangHai.

During the festival, there was an art to giving New Year’s greetings. For the twelve o’clock time slot, it was tacitly reserved by everyone.

Once it was past twelve, Nie Zhenbang took out his phone. Against the backdrop of fireworks and firecrackers going off throughout the city, Nie Zhenbang made calls to Old Yuan, Director Shen, and President Qiao.

While those below should offer their New Year’s greetings, Nie Zhenbang was also obliged to do so. President Mu was inspecting and engaging with the public in the local area, sharing joy with the people; Nie Zhenbang naturally wouldn’t disturb him.

After calling Old Yuan and Director Shen to offer New Year’s greetings, Nie Zhenbang dialed President Qiao’s number. As soon as the call connected, President Qiao’s voice came from the other end: “Zhenbang, happy New Year.”

“In this moment, I wish you a happy New Year as well, sir. I’m offering you my New Year’s greetings,” Nie Zhenbang said with a laugh. He paused before continuing, “Sir, I was wondering if you might be free tomorrow?”

Visiting President Qiao’s house for New Year’s greetings had a purpose. After the New Year, in just a month, there would be the national ‘Two Sessions’. Whether it was for himself or for the sake of his elder brother Nie Jialei’s affairs, it was necessary to pay a visit to gauge President Qiao’s attitude.

On the other end, reading between the lines of Nie Zhenbang’s words, Qiao Yiren understood what Nie Zhenbang meant. After a moment of contemplation, Qiao Yiren also said with a laugh, “Zhenbang, don’t come over tomorrow. It’s the first day of the New Year. Spend quality time with your family, check on your father-in-law, and you could also take a stroll around. You can come over on the fourth evening instead.” (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly votes on Qidian [NovelFire.net]. Your support is my greatest motivation.)