Chapter 1530 - 883: The Baby-Making Duo and the Battle for Center Position [Quiz with Prizes]
Chapter 1530: Chapter 883: The Baby-Making Duo and the Battle for Center Position [Quiz with Prizes]
Si Qingxiao looked at someone with a reluctant expression while inviting Qi Zeyan:
"Are you seriously not going to call him? The play you guys put on before was quite convincing, was it a real fight or just acting?"
"What acting, it was a real fight. He didn’t hold back at all. You have no idea, my face was swollen that night, I had to use several eggs to rub it down."
"..."
Si Qingxiao still thought it was all just an act.
However, everyone was going to have a meal, and it wouldn’t be right not to include Qi Zeyan and his wife. When Jiang Chengsi called to notify them, someone still cheekily said:
"You guys are treating, huh? I didn’t really do much in this matter, I’m a bit embarrassed to go."
Jiang Chengsi was speechless:
If you’re embarrassed, then don’t come.
But then he said, "But since you are sincerely inviting us, we can’t really refuse. Tell me the location, Xixi and I will definitely be there on time."
"When you come over, remember to wash your face. I still remember the punch from last time."
Qi Zeyan: "So petty. Without my punch, would your scene have been so realistic?"
"Should I thank you then?"
"We’re friends, no need to be so polite."
Jiang Chengsi felt that if he had died of anger that day, Qi Zeyan would definitely have had a part in it.
**
However, on the day of the meal, Jiang Shiyi and Lin Luyou didn’t show up. It seemed like she wasn’t feeling well, likely due to severe morning sickness.
Everyone’s attention, besides focusing on Jiang Chengsi and Si Qingxiao, was almost entirely on discussing Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi’s wedding in Beijing.
"Miss Si, could you give me the contact information for the dessert chef from the auntie’s birthday party last time?" Ruan Mengxi inquired.
"Desserts... I can give you the number, but she might not agree. She’s not someone who lacks money, so it really depends on the relationship." The desserts that day were made by a young lady from the Xun Family in Lingnan, and she’s in a relationship, she might have her own matters. Such a large event, she might not take on."
Si Qingxiao gave the number to Ruan Mengxi and explained the situation to her.
"No worries, I’ll give it a shot." Ruan Mengxi noted down the number, then pulled an invitation out of her bag and handed it to her, "This is for your uncle and aunt. During the last gathering, it was quite rushed, and I didn’t bring it. You’re definitely going with Brother Si, so I won’t give you a separate one."
Si Qingxiao took the wedding invitation and opened it to examine.
"You said you met the Jing Family people a few days ago, so you know the young lady from the Xun Family in Lingnan too?"
"We used to play together when we were kids. Later, my family moved out of Beijing, so the relationship isn’t as close anymore. Why? Are you interested in desserts?"
"No, just asking."
Jiang Chengsi was just curious about what kind of big shots were hidden in her contacts.
"It’s quite amazing, really. The Xun Family in Lingnan and the Jing Family in North Sichuan were once at odds, who would have thought they became in-laws."
"Why were they at odds?" Tang Wan was curious. Some things outsiders only vaguely know, not the inside story.
"Apparently, Lord Six Jing hit Sister Xu’s head, and the Xun Family even came over to demand an explanation. I don’t know the specifics, but ever since then, they have been on bad terms."
"And now they’re together?" Tang Wan felt that the world really is full of surprises.
"They might even be getting married." Si Qingxiao, thinking about it, found these two quite amusing. When the elders met, they acted like enemies, while these two quietly started dating, "By the way, you two have been together for quite a while, why is there no news yet?"
This was directed at Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi.
The two have been talking about preparing for a baby. Although their wedding in Beijing hasn’t been held, they’ve long since registered and lived together, so logically, there should be something.
"Having a child is a matter of fate, hard to say, who knows when a child will just come." Ruan Mengxi laughed awkwardly.
...
God knows, they really were trying hard in private.
Especially after Lin Luyou got pregnant, Old Master Qi was quite anxious about it.
The more he wanted to hold a great-grandchild, the more it seemed elusive.
Seeing family after family in the Jiang Family having children, why was there no sign on their side?
One day, Qi Zeyan went to pick up Ruan Mengxi from work, only to find his grandfather had put all his hair gel and wax on the living room coffee table, and was looking up their ingredients online...
"Grandpa, what are you doing with my stuff? You want to use them?"
Could it be that this old man also wanted to spice himself up with a hairstyle?
"What would I use them for, at my age?"
"Then why did you take my things?"
"Qiqi, Xixi, you two sit down."
Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi exchanged a look, thinking the old man had something important to say. But as soon as he spoke, they were almost suffocated:
"Qiqi, you’ve been using this stuff for so many years now, do you think the reason you and Xixi don’t have kids yet could be these hair gels and wax might have ingredients that cause infertility?"
"..."
Qi Zeyan had only ever heard that using some hair gel or wax or pomade could cause hair loss, but how did it lead to infertility?
But after that, Qi Zeyan hardly used them. Not that he didn’t want to, but because the old man wouldn’t let him, even threatening to throw away his collection of shoes if he styled his hair before having a small grandchild or granddaughter for him.
"If you have time, spend it bonding with Xixi. This hair of yours, just a few inches, what’s there to fuss over."
What do you mean, a few inches of hair?
As summer came and it got hotter, Qi Zeyan couldn’t argue with the old man and simply went to get a clean and neat haircut.
After getting the haircut, when he went to see Ruan Mengxi, he wanted her to compliment him, but she said:
"Your hair volume is really... enviable."
I wanted you to praise my hairstyle, who told you to focus on my hair volume?
"When I first met you, you either had slicked-back hair or a pompadour every day, unaffected by the wind. I wondered if you were wearing a wig."
"And you still liked me? You weren’t afraid I was bald?"
"I’m attracted to your face, not your thick hair."
"..."
Ruan Mengxi was indeed quite smitten with Qi Zeyan’s physique.
There’s a joke about handsome men being heroes saving beauties, and in return lending themselves. Whereas if they’re not handsome...
The favor will be repaid in the next life!
Qi Zeyan and Ruan Mengxi had a habit of bickering over meals, the Qi Family dining table was never peaceful. Their good relationship made the old man happy, but the fact that Ruan Mengxi’s belly showed no signs of pregnancy was worrisome.
One day, while taking a walk in the park, he saw infertility ads pasted on the wall. Knowing full well most were scams, he stopped to look for a long time.
He even quietly noted down the numbers from the small ads.
But he was also clear that from conception to discovering pregnancy takes time, it’s not something that can happen overnight. Plus, with wedding preparations, once one gets busy, they tend to focus less on other concerns.
Besides...
No matter how fast the Jiang Family was, there was still Jiang Xiaosi at the bottom. Not being the last was enough.