Two-Faced Husband, Have Some Decency!

The family had never seen Qi Chengzhi be so considerate and thoughtful. Although he did not want to frighten the lady by bringing her home too soon, the fact that he had announced her to the family indicated that marriage was a foreseeable outcome.

Tears streamed down the old lady’s face drenching the mandarin oranges. The once sweet and juicy fruits now tasted salty, prompting Qi Youxuan to quickly retrieve some tissues.

”Thank you, child.” Their grandmother sniffled and turned to Xia Wenna. ”We thought this day would never come. Wenna, on the fifteenth day of the lunar calendar, come to the temple with me. We need to pay tribute for this happy occasion. If our eldest boy gets married, I will donate a golden statue of Buddha as promised.”

Sitting at the head of the table, the paterfamilias of the Qi family called out, ”You and your superstitions!” He was a staunch disbeliever of religious traditions.

”Well, I don’t see you helping your grandson to find a wife?” The old lady blew her nose and the bickering started.

After some back and forth, Grandfather Qi huffed and continued drinking his tea in resignation.

”Master, Madam, Miss Chengyue is back.” Right after Aunt Liu’s announcement, Qi Chengyue’s voice could be heard. ”Grandpa, grandma!”

The voice was accompanied by a distinct perfume. Qi Chengyue ran toward her grandmother and hugged her. ”Grandma, I missed you so much!”

”My child.” The old lady chuckled while patting Qi Chengyue on her arm. ”You say that, yet you don’t visit more often.”

”Well, I’m back now. And my boyfriend is here too.” Qi Chengyue released the old lady from her embrace and gently swung their linked hands.

”You’re still acting so childishly even in front of your boyfriend. Not afraid that he will laugh at you?” her grandmother teased. ”Quickly bring him in. Don’t let him stand out there alone for so long!”

Qi Chengyue went out to fetch Jian Yi but not before sticking her tongue out petulantly. She came in with Jian Yi on her arm. ”Grandpa, grandma, dad, mom, uncle, auntie, let me introduce to you my boyfriend, Jian Yi. He is the manager of the engineering department in Qilin Property.”

With that, she shyly extended her left hand. ”Jian Yi, he… he proposed to me.”

The old lady’s excitement was palpable after the news.

A round of introductions proceeded. Qi Zhongxun and his wife approved of their daughter’s choice. Although his family background was nothing spectacular, he appeared to be a talented and ambitious man, achieving managerial level at his age. If they gave him the required support and opportunities, he would surpass the young men of rich families.

The key factor was that Qi Chengyue liked him. In the presence of his steadfast demeanor, Qi Chengyue became a so sweet and lovable without her usual temper and tantrums.

If the man could keep a handle on Qi Chengyue and change her for the better, her parents would be delighted.

To Qi Zhongliang and his wife, Qi Chengyue was just their niece. Naturally, they would not object as long as her own parents were satisfied with the match.

When it came to Qi Chengzhi, Qi Chengyue said, ”This is my eldest cousin brother, you should know him. He’s your boss at work but at home, you’ll be cousins-in-law.”

Qi Chengzhi responded with a nod, then proceeded to take out his phone. He texted Song Yu on WeChat.

[What are you doing?]

Jian Yi was put on edge by Qi Chengzhi’s action. His mind fretting over the identity of the recipient. ’Was he texting Song Yu?’

’Had their relationship progressed to the next stage?’

Oblivious to his internal discord, Qi Chengyue moved him onward, ”This is my eldest brother, Qi Chenglin. And this is my nephew, Qi Youxuan.”

Qi Chenglin gave him a slight nod of acknowledgment. A far colder reception than the parents, Qi Zhongxun and Guan Liya.

Jian Yi figured that he could endear himself to the young boy who still carried some of the baby fat on his cheeks. He beckoned the boy. ”Hello Youxuan, I brought you a present, come and see if you like it.”

Jian Yi did not come empty-handed. From the stash of presents, he took out a bag that contained a boxed Iron Man action figure.

”Oh! You don’t need to bring presents when you come over,” she said, though Guan Liya was impressed by his generosity. The fact that he remembered her precious grandson earned him extra brownies points.

Through the transparent box, Qi Youxuan saw the Iron Man action figure. He had seen it before when Zhang Mingming showed off his in the kindergarten class.