Chapter 224 - 224 Face-Smacking!
224 Face-Smacking!
Every influential family in Fort City knew that Matriarch Chu of Sea City was the elder sister of Madam Yun. Hence, although Madam Yun was naive by nature and wasn’t good at schemes, she could still have quite a comfortable life in the Yun Family.
Even if one didn’t give Yun Zhengyang’s face, they would still have to give Matriarch Chu some face. Hence, no one dared to slight Madam Yun.
Many people wanted to get to know Matriarch Chu through Madam Yun. However, although Madam Yun was naive, she wasn’t a fool. She didn’t give these people any chances to succeed.
Ever since the Yun and Qian Families had a marriage arrangement, Madam Qian had always wanted to get acquainted with Matriarch Chu. However, Madam Yun kept delaying her with excuses.
Now, Matriarch Chu had personally paid a visit… So, Madam Qian stretched her neck and peered outside. At this moment, Madam Yun couldn’t possibly stop her from getting acquainted with Matriarch Chu, right?
Wen Yuyi was also staring at the entrance.
She recalled the words that her mother had told her last night and the appearance of Chu Cichen from that photograph. After that, she glanced at Qian Nanyin who was beside her.
Without Chu Cichen as the comparison, Qian Nanyin could be considered handsome and graceful. But once there was a comparison, it was clear that Qian Nanyin was much inferior.
Wen Yuyi seamlessly shifted a step to the side, lengthening the distance between her and Qian Nanyin. After that, she blushed slightly as she continued to stare at the door.
Yun Wei frowned slightly, as only she had noticed Wen Yuyi’s subtle actions.
At this moment, Madam Yun said, “Qianhui, come with me to welcome my elder sister!”
Shen Qianhui nodded.
Madam Yun looked at Shen Ruojing and asked, “Jingjing, are you coming?”
“…” Shen Ruojing hesitated.
Matriarch Chu treated her very well. Now that she arrived at the Yun Manor, she should logically go and welcome her. However, Chu Cichen was there as well…
Shen Ruojing pondered and replied, “You guys go ahead first, I’ll go upstairs and get the two children.”
Chu Tianye and Chu Yu had gone upstairs to play after their meals.
Madam Yun nodded. “Okay.”
After that, she walked outside.
Madam Qian immediately thickened her skin and followed her. “Madam Yun, let me go with you!”
Madam Yun’s tone was calm. “Madam Qian, relatives came to my place today. Why don’t you bring Qian Nanyin back first? We will talk about the date again in the future.”
Yet, Madam Qian directly replied, “Why should I go back? We are all family. Let me welcome Matriarch Chu with you!”
Hearing this, Madam Yun immediately halted her steps and looked at her. “In that case, Madam Qian can just sit in the living room to wait. You are a guest as well. It would be illogical if a guest helped to welcome the host’s relatives.”
What a joke!
She and Shen Qianhui wanted to go out because they wanted to see what Matriarch Chu and Chu Cichen’s intentions were. If Madam Qian tagged along, she would just be useless baggage.
Madam Qian could only stop walking. “Alright then, I’ll wait in the living room.”
Only then did Madam Yun and Shen Qianhui head out.
After the two left, Shen Ruojing turned and went up the stairs, preparing to get Chu Tianye and Chu Yu.
She walked a few rounds up the stairs but didn’t discover the two of them. As she was contemplating, she suddenly heard sounds from the music room.
She walked over and discovered that the two little fellows were actually in Yun Yiheng’s music room.
At this moment, the three of them were currently chatting.
Chu Tianye. “Uncle, how much did you spend to buy this zither?”
Yun Yiheng. “$30 million.”
“What?”
Chu Tianye exclaimed in shock. After that, pain flashed on his face. He had actually lost 30 million!
He pouted. “Is this zither really worth so much?”
If he knew about this, he wouldn’t have urinated on it.
“Naturally!” Yun Yiheng protected his zither a lot. “Qing Dai crafted this zither personally, and she used the best quality wood to do so. In addition, the musical notes produced by this zither are much nicer to listen to compared to all other zithers in the world. If you don’t believe me, let me give you a demonstration…”
As he spoke, he placed his two hands on the zither and strummed the strings.
Low but clear-sounding notes immediately rang out.
Chu Yu’s eyes brightened. “It’s really nice!”
Yun Yiheng lifted his chin. “It has to be nice. Let me tell you guys this. In ancient times, all scholars and gentlemen would treat the zither as their sole mode of entertainment. What musical instruments did you two learn?”
Chu Yu replied, “I learned the cello.”
He loved the low-sounding notes produced by the cello.
Meanwhile, Chu Tianye shook his head. “I didn’t learn anything as I’m not fond of music.”
“In that case, what do you like?” Yun Yiheng curiously asked.
“I like money!” Chu Tianye lifted his head and spoke seriously.
Yun Yiheng. “…”
He asked again, “Oh right, has your mother ever said anything bad about Qing Dai before?”
Chu Tianye shook his head.
Yun Yiheng was astonished. “How can that be possible? She can’t possibly be praising Qing Dai, right? They are opponents!”
Chu Tianye shook his head again.
Yun Yiheng. “What do you mean by shaking your head?”
Chu Tianye stretched out his little finger and shook it. “Uncle, I don’t answer questions for free~”
“…” Yun Yiheng sneered before taking out his phone to add Chu Tianye on WeChat. After that, he directly transferred $200,000 over. “Tell me. Did Qing Dai enter reclusion because of your mother?”
Chu Tianye happily accepted the transfer. “Correct!”
Qing Dai was her mother. Hence, the reason why Qing Dai disappeared was naturally because her mother wanted to slack off!
Yun Yiheng asked again, “Is your mother very familiar with Qing Dai?”
Chu Tianye closed his mouth and took out his phone, shaking it.
“…” Yun Yiheng grew angry. “$200,000 just to answer a single question? Why don’t you go and be a robber?!”
After he said that, he transferred another $100,000 over.
Chu Tianye laughed. “Right, they are very familiar with each other. Uncle, if I can let you see Qing Dai, how much are you willing to pay me?”
When Yun Yiheng heard this, his eyes immediately brightened. “If I can meet with Qing Dai, I’ll give you all my allowance!”
“Really?” Chu Tianye’s eyes gleamed brightly.
Shen Ruojing who was standing at the door. “???”
She coughed.
The three people in the room immediately turned their heads and looked over. Chu Tianye shrugged and offered a fawning smile.
Shen Ruojing glared at him. “Matriarch Chu and Chu Cichen have arrived.”
“Is this real?”
Chu Tianye and Chu Yu immediately dashed out of the room and ran down the stairs.
Shen Ruojing looked at Yun Yiheng.
Yun Yiheng immediately ‘snorted’ and pointed to the note that he had pasted on his door proudly.
Seeing his behavior, Shen Ruojing lifted her eyebrows and ignored the youth before slowly walking down the stairs with the children.
Just when they got down, Wen Yuyi’s voice rang out, “Little friends, you guys should stay upstairs to play. Important guests will soon arrive, so you guys should not run about randomly…”
Chu Tianye laughingly spoke, “Aunty, do you know why Xiao Ming’s grandmother can live up to 108 years old?”
Wen Yuyi. “Why?”
“Because she isn’t a nosy talker.”
“…”
Wen Yuyi choked. Madam Qian then said with disdain, “What a glib tongue, you are as good of a talker as your mother.”
“Thanks for the praise.”
“…”
Madam Qian was actually angered by a child. She then shouted at Shen Ruojing, “You better swiftly bring these two bastards back upstairs. If not, if you guys knock into the VIPs, I’m afraid you won’t be able to compensate!”
As the sound of her voice rang out, an imposing voice drifted from the entrance. “Who is the one scolding my two obedient grandchildren?”
Matriarch Chu then strode in with large steps.