From Dropout to Housemaid-The Upper Crust's Favorite - Chapter 59 - Out with the Old, In with the New

The Chen Family and the matchmaker had left, leaving the Jiang Family’s courtyard in silence.

Grandma Jiang glanced at Jiang Xianyu, whose face was expressionless, then at her pale-faced grandson. With a sigh, she said, “I agree, let’s have Xiao Yu adopted by the eldest.”

To her, whether Xianyu was adopted or not didn’t matter much. No matter how much was said, Xianyu no longer had a good job, and if she stayed home, Grandma Jiang worried about her grandson’s safety. Besides, she couldn’t have Xianyu competing with her grandson for the family inheritance.

Deep down, she had a small hope. When the eldest’s child had passed away, if the second family’s girl could be adopted by the eldest, she could hold her head high in the village.

Grandpa Jiang added, “She’s just a girl, let her be adopted.”

Father Jiang and Mother Jiang wanted to resist a bit more, but when they saw Jiang Xianyu’s smirk and the eager glint in her eyes, they felt a chill run down their spines.

“Adopt her! We’ll pretend we never had this ungrateful child!” Mother Jiang shouted.

Father Jiang glared at Jiang Xianyu, clinging to his last shred of dignity, “I want to see what kind of life you’ll have after being adopted.”

Jiang Xianyu ignored his ranting.

Her gaze fell on a familiar little table in the courtyard.

It was a table she had made herself as a child, now being used as a stool.

Father Jiang and Mother Jiang often sat on it to chat with neighbors.

She turned away indifferently, picked up an axe from the corridor, and walked over slowly.

Father Jiang and Mother Jiang were terrified.

Grandpa Jiang and Grandma Jiang stepped forward to protect Jiang Xinbao.

They shielded Xinbao as if he were still a baby.

Jiang Xianyu lowered her eyes, looking at the small table, and raised the axe to strike it hard.

With a crack, the table split in half.

Everyone was stunned.

Jiang Xianyu, seemingly devoid of emotion, continued to chop the table into pieces with force and ruthlessness.

As she looked at the table reduced to wooden fragments, her eyes felt warm, unaware that tears were streaming down her face. She only felt a weight lifted from her chest.

She straightened her back, her hand gripping the axe trembling slightly.

Father Jiang, Mother Jiang, and Grandpa Jiang and Grandma Jiang felt once more that their decision was correct.

Given the girl’s fierce determination, if she truly went mad, they couldn’t afford the risk.

Only Jiang Xianyu knew that what she had shattered was not just the table, but the part of herself once shackled by her original family.

With a clang, she calmly discarded the axe.

The sunlight was just right, warming her face.

“Since you’ve agreed to the adoption, let’s go to the village chief’s house for a certificate,” Uncle Jiang suggested.

They were also worried that this brother might change his mind.

Today was Lunar New Year’s Eve, and the civil affairs office was closed. The paperwork would have to wait until they reopened, but getting a certificate from the village chief would ensure the villagers knew about the adoption, preventing any future backtracking.

So, the entire Jiang Family headed to the village chief’s house together.

With the family’s unanimous agreement, the village chief didn’t object, writing up the adoption document and stamping it. They would wait for the civil affairs office to review the materials and transfer the household registration.

Leaving the village chief’s house, Jiang Xianyu smiled at Uncle Jiang and Aunt, saying, “Dad, Mom, let’s go home.”

She thought changing how she addressed them would feel awkward, but after calling them Dad and Mom, she realized it wasn’t difficult at all.

Uncle and aunt’s eyes were slightly red as they responded and led Jiang Xianyu home, one on each side.

Although she had stayed here last night, stepping inside now, Jiang Xianyu felt entirely different. From now on, this was her home, her real home.

Jiang Hongbo’s house was also a two-story building, self-built. They had no children, and both were hardworking, so their family was quite well-off.

After a morning filled with events, everything was finally settled, and it was getting late. Aunt went to the kitchen to prepare lunch, while Jiang Hongbo stepped out for a bit.

Jiang Xianyu joined her aunt in the kitchen to help.

Not long after, Jiang Hongbo returned with a big bag of fireworks, smiling. “Xiao Yu, look, Dad bought you some fireworks!”

Jiang Xianyu ran over to take a look, and sure enough, there was a variety of fireworks.

Growing up, she always watched Jiang Xinbao play with them during New Year, but now she had fireworks bought by her dad.

“Dad, let’s set them off together tonight.”

Jiang Hongbo nodded cheerfully. “Sure, let’s set them off together.”

By three in the afternoon, the salted pork head Jiang Hongbo had been cooking was ready. He cut a piece and gave it to Jiang Xianyu.

Jiang Xianyu tasted it, finding it salty, but she was happy nonetheless.

Once she finished eating, Jiang Hongbo took out the Spring Festival couplets and called Jiang Xianyu over. “Come on, Xiao Yu, let’s put up the couplets.”

In the village, most families put up their couplets around three or four in the afternoon.

As Jiang Xianyu and Jiang Hongbo stepped outside, they ran into Jiang Xinbao and Jiang Hongtao, who were also putting up couplets.

Jiang Hongtao saw Jiang Hongbo with Jiang Xianyu and couldn’t help but comment, “Since when do girls put up couplets? Aren’t you afraid of losing good fortune?”

Jiang Hongbo replied, “What’s wrong with girls? I cherish my girl putting them up. Our Xiao Yu will have a bright future; her putting up couplets will bring prosperity to our home.”

Jiang Hongtao scoffed, “We’ll see. I’m curious to see how your life turns out.”

Jiang Xianyu had already finished putting up one side and ignored Jiang Hongtao’s words. She smiled at Jiang Hongbo, “Dad, how did I do?”

Her calling him “Dad” made both Jiang Hongbo and Jiang Hongtao look up.

Jiang Hongbo responded, “My girl did a great job.”

Seeing this, Jiang Hongtao turned his head away, embarrassed.

That evening, Jiang Hongbo and his wife Xia Chan prepared a sumptuous New Year’s Eve dinner. The three of them sat around the table, savoring a unique sense of happiness.

After enjoying their meal, Jiang Hongbo took the two ladies of the house outside to set off fireworks.

Jiang Hongbo lit a cigarette, using it to ignite the fireworks.

Jiang Xianyu held a sparkler in her hand, the fireworks illuminating her face.

Jiang Hongbo and Xia Chan’s faces were also lit with smiles.

For so many years, their home had been quiet during New Year’s. Now, with Xiao Yu, there was warmth and liveliness.

Jiang Xianyu took out her phone, recorded a video, and posted it on her social media with the caption: “Out with the old, in with the new.”

Out with the old shackles and misfortune.

Welcoming new family, a new life, a new self.

Peach Blossom Source.

Meanwhile, Su Linyuan was having dinner with his family, including his grandparents and father.

After his parents, Su Lixin and Ms. Qin Fanghao, divorced, neither remarried.

They seemed less interested in marriage and emotional life, focusing entirely on their careers.

They were typical career-driven individuals.

Their marriage was a business alliance-not forced by the Su Family elders, but a decision Su Lixin made for his career.

As their only child, Su Linyuan received all their love.

Even after the divorce, this fact remained unchanged.

Though Su Linyuan didn’t see his father often, their relationship was good.

Su Lixin felt proud to have a son like Su Linyuan.

At that moment, Su Linyuan was scrolling through his phone on the WeChat interface.

Su Lixin glanced at his son and asked, “What’s up? Anything important on New Year’s?”

Su Linyuan put down his phone and replied, “Nothing.”