The atmosphere in New York was wonderful today, filled with the spirit of Christmas. The Christmas trees adorning the entrances of shops were particularly eye-catching, like the atmosphere of the Lunar New Year in China.

Sitting in the back seat, Xiao Lai excitedly pointed at the scenery on both sides of the road, especially when she saw the Santa Claus standing at the door. It was particularly interesting for a child.

At this moment, we happened to pass the entrance of a department store, where a huge Christmas tree sparkled with lights. I intentionally slowed down the car and asked, "Xiao Lai, would you like it if Daddy turned into Santa Claus when we get home?"

My daughter looked at me seriously and replied, "Let Mommy transform. You can become a tree."

"What about you?" Pei Shi Yu asked her curiously.

"I'll receive presents."

I said with a smile, "You're so clever. I bought you clothes. Once you put them on, you'll become Santa Claus."

As soon as I finished speaking, Pei Shi Yu immediately took out a hat from the bag I had brought back and put it on her, praising, "It's quite cute. Do you like it?"

I glanced at it. It was indeed amusing. Then I said to Pei Shi Yu, "Take a short video and send it to the family group."

"Send a photo to my dad first."

Pei Shi Yu's words reminded me of Lin Hai, so I reminded her, "Don't forget my dad."

"I know."

At this time, the car had arrived at the entrance of our house. We bought this house together. Because Mark didn't charge us rent for his place, Pei Shi Yu and I felt embarrassed, so we moved here a few months later.

I led Xiao Lai ahead, and Pei Shi Yu, who was following behind, suddenly laughed and said, "Lin Che, my dad said Xiao Lai is too cute and wants us to go back to China for the New Year."

I opened the door and entered the house, casually lying down on the sofa. After thinking for a moment, I said, "It seems like we have to go back to China this year?"

"Why?"

"It's just a feeling. I didn't have this feeling in the past few years. You see, Wang Rui asked me this morning, and now your dad also wants us to go back for the New Year."

"Do you want to go back?" Pei Shi Yu asked again to confirm.

"A little. The first year we came here, you were close to giving birth. The second year, Xiao Lai wasn't feeling well. In the following two years, work was too demanding. It's the same this year. If we go back, you'll have to stay here."

"If we go back, we go back together."

"What about the batch of goods?"

"We'll ask Mark to help. He called very early today and invited us to his house for Christmas tomorrow."

"Did you agree?"

"Yeah."

"So, are we preparing to go back to China?"

"Have you asked for leave?"

"I can just make a phone call."

Pei Shi Yu suddenly sat next to me, her eyes on Xiao Lai, who was playing by herself, and asked me, "Lin Che, reflect on this. What's the biggest change for you in the past three years?"

"Are we preparing to discuss life?" I asked, sitting up straight.

"You could say that."

"Let me think."

Then I fixed my gaze on Pei Shi Yu's face and said, "With your full assistance, I've become very confident now, and my work has improved a lot. The whole process is no longer a problem for me."

I paused, looked at Xiao Lai on the ground, and said, "Also, Xiao Lai's arrival has made me more responsible. The only thing that hasn't changed is that we're still young. If..."

I stopped what I was about to say and looked at Pei Shi Yu, saying, "I hope you'll remain as beautiful as ever."

"What are you planning after praising me for being beautiful and young? Are you trying to trick me into going back to China to work as a hostess?"

"Don't worry, even if we go bankrupt in the future, it won't be your turn to make money."

"It's useless to say that now. Who knows, you might even hit me when that day comes."

I smiled. Hearing about going back to China, I remembered that I had forgotten to call Wang Rui back. So, I dialed the number while saying, "I'll call Wang Rui back."

The phone was answered very quickly, and Wang Rui's son's garbled voice immediately came through: "Uncle, hello."

"Yeah, be good. Where's your mom?"

Wang Rui's voice immediately came: "I'm here, speak."

"What 'speak'? Didn't you call me at noon?" I corrected.

Wang Rui then laughed and said, "I was interrupted and didn't know what to say."

"Then you can continue talking about your dad's affair."

Pei Shi Yu, who was next to me, looked at me with surprise after hearing this. I immediately winked at her, signaling her not to worry.

I was feeling pleased with myself after making the joke when Old Wang's voice suddenly came through: "Who's having an affair?"

I instantly put away my smile and said, "Uncle Wang, I was just joking with her."

"Is that how you joke? Your mom is right next to me."

"Wang Rui told me you weren't sleeping in the same room anymore? So, I was just guessing."

"That means your mom is having an affair. She's the one who moved out."

After hearing this, I immediately lowered my voice and said, "Don't pay attention to it. If you really can't make it work, just get divorced. I can introduce you to a young girl in a minute."

"You didn't learn any other skills when you went abroad, but you learned how to stir things up." This time, it was my mom who spoke.

"Are you on speakerphone?" I asked.

"Otherwise, how could we see your true colors so clearly?" Wang Rui said loudly.

"I was just trying to mediate, just wanting you to be happy."

"Stop quibbling, are you coming back for the New Year?"

"It's possible to come back, but it hasn't been completely decided yet."

At this time, my mom's voice rang out again: "Come back for the New Year. The child is so old. Bring her back for us to see. If you're busy, you can go back after the New Year."

"I'll call you when it's decided."

"I'll pay for the plane tickets," Madam Li said generously.

"I know you're generous, but now that I'm making money, I won't use your money."

"So, are you coming back?" My mom's attitude instantly became very loving.

"I have to ask Pei Shi Yu before deciding."

"It's best to come back. I've been waiting for three years. 'A mother's hand carefully sews, for the clothes of her wandering son.' You understand the meaning of this, right?"

"I understand. There's a batch of goods arriving here around the New Year, so we'll see how it goes."

"You can never earn enough money."

"It's not so easy to make money these days. We're both working very hard."

Suddenly, Pei Shi Yu took the phone from my hand and said, "Mom, we're going back to China for the New Year this year."

"Really?"

"Yeah, it's decided. If you have anything to say, just call me directly. Lin Che always likes to beat around the bush when he talks."

"Okay, Mom will skip him from now on and talk to you directly," my mom happily echoed.

When I turned my head, I saw Xiao Lai standing next to me. I whispered, "Do you want to talk to Grandma?"

Xiao Lai immediately shook her little hand and ran away. It's true that her family is too unfamiliar to her. Having grown up in New York, she's a bit westernized in everything except for her fluent Chinese, including her diet because Pei Shi Yu also prefers to eat Western food.

After ending the call, I asked Pei Shi Yu seriously, "Are you really sure about going back to China?"

"Yeah, I'll tell Mark tomorrow."

Being abroad, it's really lucky to have a friend like Mark. He's always willing to lend a helping hand whenever we don't understand something or can't handle it.