Approximately 50 minutes later, the black Cadillac of the LS Group's president appeared on the street of the Lowbige community in Brooklyn, New York and pulled over slowly.
In the back seat of the car, Zhang Lisheng looked out of the window at the tree-lined street and the wooden houses surrounded by lawns. When the car stopped, he pushed the door open and said to Charlie who was next to him, "Thanks for sending me back, Charlie. Goodbye." Then, he got off the car.
"Goodbye, boss. Don't worry, I'll get everything done for you." Charlie rolled down the window and popped his head out.
Zhang Lisheng smiled silently and waved at his manager. He walked briskly across the stone path in the middle of the green lawn and came to a wooden door that was painted white. He rang the doorbell.
"Please hold on." A familiar sweet female voice came from the house. Then, a young girl wearing a white sweatshirt and thin knee-length denim shorts opened the door.
The girl was stunned when she saw Zhang Lisheng. Then, she gave him a warm hug. "Oh Lisheng, I finally see you again. This is great.
Auntie Lili, Auntie Lili, Lisheng's back. Make a few more beef pies, I'll mix the stuffing for you later. "
"Hi Rili, I'm glad to see you too. How are you doing in Virginia?" Zhang Lisheng smiled uncomfortably as he felt the girl's soft embrace and the charming scent of perfume.
"Virginia is not bad. Other than the fact that there are a lot of porcupines, it's a paradise on earth.
Oh Lisheng, your body is so stiff. I can't believe you're still so shy after going to university. "Rili let go of her embrace and let Zhang Lisheng walk into the room.
The first floor of the wooden house was brightly lit. At first glance, Zhang Lisheng realized that his so-called brothers and sisters were sitting in the reception area with a TV and a sofa. They were playing card games with a few friends, it was very lively.
In the open kitchen that was leaning against the wall not far away, Lili and a tanned woman who did not look young but was still attractive were busy preparing dinner. The young man's stepfather, Sullo D. Lavin, who was not recognized by the law, was hunching his tall body and helping in the kitchen with a high-spirited Asian man who looked to be in high spirits and had a straight nose. He was at most in his thirties.
Upon seeing her son entering the door, Lili immediately put down the pot and welcomed him. She gave him a tight hug. "Baby, you're back! Why didn't you call me in advance?"
"I want to give you a surprise, mom," Zhang Lisheng kissed his mother's cheek and said with a smile.
"This is indeed a big surprise, baby." Lili pulled the young man's hand and kissed it. When she turned to look at the kitchen, she suddenly whispered, "Listen, baby, your Auntie Rachel is divorced. The one washing vegetables with your Uncle Lavin over there is the Puerto Rican whose name no one in Long Island can remember. You can just call him Uncle Lucas, but you must be polite."
Zhang Lisheng knew that Rachel was his mother's best 'sister' so he nodded with a smile and waved at the kitchen. "Hey, Uncle Lavin, I'm back.
Hey, Auntie Rachel, good evening! Mr. Lucas, nice to meet you too! "
"Oh, Lisheng, you're back! How have you been recently? Tell me, is there anything interesting happening around you?" Lavin breathed a sigh of relief as though a heavy burden had been lifted off his shoulders. When he was about to stride towards the young man, he suddenly saw Lili pointing her finger at him. "Sullo, my dear, can you stay there and help me in the kitchen?
If you want to chat with Lisheng, you'll have plenty of opportunities during dinner. "
"Oh, of course, Lili. Look, I'm washing vegetables now." New York's Sin Nemesis nodded with a slightly bitter expression. At the same time, Rachel and the young European man also greeted Zhang Lisheng back.
"Baby, go play Monopoly with Stephen, Randy and the rest. You look like you should relax a little. Dinner will be ready soon." After that, Lili patted the young man's arm and kissed her son's cheek again before returning to the kitchen to continue her work.
Looking at Lili's back as she walked into the kitchen, Riley could not help but say softly, "Oh, poor dad. He and Aunt Rachel's husband, Madson, are considered good friends. He used to be very happy every time we had a family gathering, but now he has to deal with that midget from Central Asia …"
Oh Lisheng, I don't mean to mirror you. Although you're also an Asian like him and you're not tall, be it your temperament or your appearance …
Well, speaking of looks, that guy is actually quite handsome … "While she was talking, a voice suddenly came from not far away." Hi, my dear sister, loser Riley, we are at the most critical moment of our game and can't leave. Why don't you bring my long-lost brother over to give me a hug? "
"Alright, cheap mouth Randy, I'll come right away." Riley rolled her eyes in the direction of the voice. "Also, I've only lost a game, not my entire life. If you call me 'loser' again, I'll put some detergent in your drink so that you can rinse your mouth."
As the girl was speaking, she brought Zhang Lisheng to the group of young men and women who were sitting on the sofa and some were sitting on the floor. "I've brought Lisheng here, Randy. Give him your sofa. Your brother has just returned home and needs a good rest.
Lisheng, I'll go help the kitchen with the stuffing. I'll let you have a good taste of the delicious Virginia pie tonight. "Then, she turned around and left.
"Oh, you really know how to talk nonsense, Ruili. Do you think I won't take care of my brother whom I haven't seen for a long time?" A burly man wearing a small singlet that revealed his solid muscles made a face at the girl's back and jumped up from the sofa. Chuckling, he hugged Zhang Lisheng and shouted, "My brother, welcome home!"
"Thank you, Randy!" Zhang Lisheng raised his arm and patted the burly man's shoulder. Then, he smiled and waved at the other siblings. "Hey, Stephen, Michelle, Gill, Harry, I'm back!"
The eldest son of the Lavin family high-fived the young man. "Welcome back, brother!" The two twins who shared the same mother with Zhang Lisheng said in unison, "Oh Lisheng, we haven't seen you for so long! We've missed you!" Only Michelle, who had become more beautiful and charming after going to college, merely smiled at Zhang Lisheng speechlessly.
"Alright, brother, let me introduce a few new friends to you." After Zhang Lisheng greeted his family, Randy pressed him to sit on the sofa and pointed at a few unfamiliar men and women to begin the introduction. "Brenda Hort was born in New York like us and has just graduated from Minnesota State University. She's the Iron Man that I met at the recruitment office and is also my best friend now.
April Carmen … "
Each time Randy said a person's name, Zhang Lisheng would smile gently at this stranger, showing a distant but polite attitude. When Randy finished introducing everyone, he suddenly said, "Randy, I heard you mention the recruitment office just now. Why? Do you want to join the army?"
"Of course, brother! Look, God is fair! Even though he didn't give me a smart mind like you, he gave me a strong body instead!" Randy proudly kissed the thick muscles on both of his arms and said loudly, "For this reason, I plan to use it to serve the country and become a real hero!"
"Oh Randy, serving the country is a very noble and respectable idea, but I've heard your last sentence before." Zhang Lisheng was stunned for a moment before shrugging. "Even though the person you mentioned last time was not as tall and strong as you are and was even a black man, he seemed to be full of confidence as well. However, everyone wants to be a hero, but there are only a few heroes.
I have no intention of interfering with your decision, brother, but I remember you mentioned to me last time that your dream is to become a senior consultant of LS and get a seven-digit annual salary. You want to drive a Cadillac SUV to live a comfortable life in Manhattan and visit Uncle Lavin and my mom during the holidays … "
"His original wish was indeed so superficial, but it changed because he was dumped by a woman. Right now, he wants to be the second General Patton in the US, but he doesn't know that this dream is even more idiotic," Michelle, who was sitting opposite the young man, suddenly chimed in.
"Michelle Lavin, becoming a great general is a noble dream. You're not an idiot at all. Also, I've told you many times that I'm the one who got rid of Feifei, not the other way around …"
"Then, when you saw Feifei walking with that army lieutenant, why did you lie in bed for a whole week with your eyes staring blankly? You actually missed the NCAA game?
Wake up, Charlie! You don't really want to become a professional soldier, but you're just acting in a fit of pique. I really don't understand why a man in his twenties is still so childish … "Michelle said mercilessly but was interrupted by Stephen, who was by the side." Michelle, that's enough! "
After that, the eldest son of the Lavin family looked at his brother and said, "Randy, I think you understand that the reason why Michelle said this is because she cares about you. The current situation is too dangerous. The army may enter the war at any time, and who knows how many more foreign worlds will appear in the future …"
"I've already graduated from college, Stephen. I understand what it means to be a professional soldier now, but becoming a soldier is my only dream in the future. No one can stop me from doing this," Randy said resolutely. Then, he stood up and walked towards the stairs with a blank expression.
"No one will stop you, buddy! We're your family! We'll only remind and bless you in your life!" Stephen looked at his brother's back in silence for a while before suddenly shouting out loud.
Randy's body froze. He slowly turned around and returned to his original place before saying seriously, "In that case, dear brother, I've listened to all of your reminders. Now, please bless me to become a qualified US soldier in the future."
"I wish you to become a brave and lucky soldier in the future. Even if a missile explodes next to you, you'll still be unscathed, brother!" Stephen hugged his brother tightly.
"Me too, Randy! I'm sorry for what I said to you just now!" Michelle also stood up silently and hugged her brother.
"Your decision is really not smart, but it's very manly. I wish you good luck, brother!" In such a situation, Zhang Lisheng could only send out his blessings a little awkwardly.
In the end, the youngest twin of the Lavin family also hugged their brother. "We're proud of you, dear brother!"
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