Chapter 2030 - 2028: Just Became Someone from the Qi Family Courtyard in Yun City
Chapter 2030: Chapter 2028: Just Became Someone from the Qi Family Courtyard in Yun City
She didn’t want to see Qi Fangxiu, her mind was in turmoil, but she couldn’t lose her composure in front of the Qi family, so she just calmly said, "Qi Fangxiu, you should go rest first, we can talk about it tomorrow."
Noticing Qin Xiaoyu’s somewhat pale complexion, Qi Fangxiu glanced around the room, knowing that this was currently the best room in the Qi Family Courtyard.
He was quite satisfied with his grandfather’s arrangement, but business is business, there were still some scores he needed to settle with his grandfather. Moreover, Xiao Yu was too calm now; apart from her slightly pale complexion, he had no idea what she was thinking.
This expression of Xiao Yu, it was the first time he saw it.
Suppressing his inner fear, he thoughtfully checked the doors, windows, water, and electricity, then gently said to Qin Xiaoyu, "Xiao Yu, it’s all my fault, every mistake is mine, I only ask you to give me a chance to explain. Please rest well now, and when you wake up, I’ll tell you everything."
There was a barely noticeable trace of mockery on Qin Xiaoyu’s lips.
How laughable, everything he has amounted to nothing more than the fact that his identity had shifted from a poor farmer’s child in a poverty-stricken area to being someone from the Qi Family Courtyard in Yun City.
Don’t think she didn’t know about Yun City, or the Qi family in Yun City.
It was just because she had been too foolish before, failing to link them together.
Qi Fangxiu’s gentle gaze lingered lovingly over Qin Xiaoyu’s face, yet in his heart, he solemnly vowed that no matter what price he had to pay, he would never let Xiao Yu leave him—he swore it!
He then left the room, not to give Xiao Yu a buffer, but because it was simply too late, three o’clock in the morning, a time when fatigue and sleepiness hit hardest, and Xiao Yu looked exhausted, which he clearly saw.
Therefore, Xiao Yu needed to rest now.
But he would not rest.
He still had to settle scores with his grandfather and Fifth Uncle, and he didn’t know whether his own parents and other relatives were involved in all this. He had traveled great distances, feeling somewhat like a big fool.
If it was just his own disgrace, it would be fine, but to lose face in front of Xiao Yu—that made him feel helpless.
He had originally intended to tell Xiao Yu the truth.
Yesterday, when Xiao Yu sought him out, as the two sat at the table and Xiao Yu said she had something to tell him, he had long decided to be honest with her about everything.
But Xiao Yu had something urgent, so he let her speak first, needing some time to organize his words properly.
After all, before seeing Xiao Yu, he felt prepared, but once he saw her, he realized his heart was so unsettled that all the mental drafts he’d prepared went awry.
Before Xiao Yu could say anything, Fifth Uncle appeared, leading to a series of events beyond his control. But now, things were different.
Yet, a part of him secretly let out a sigh of relief, knowing that his grandfather was all right was the best outcome.
Gu Qiaoqiao saw all this unfold and relayed it to Qin Yize in bits, then she told him, "Alright, let’s get some rest now. Xiao Yu is asleep."
This girl sure had a big heart; while Gu Qiaoqiao was angry at her for worrying the family so, she also greatly admired her composure.
That’s actually a good quality—no matter how big the issue, resolve it after you’ve rested well; otherwise, where’s the energy? But it must be said, when Gu Qiaoqiao activated the Heaven-reaching Talisman Incantation to check on Xiao Yu, she added a trace of Spiritual Energy onto Xiao Yu, which was extremely beneficial.
At the very least, Xiao Yu would get some good rest, and after she was well-rested, Gu Qiaoqiao and Qin Yize were genuinely curious to see how Xiao Yu would handle this matter.
By now, it was already three-thirty in the morning.
Whether in Yun City or the Imperial Capital, it was a moment of tranquility.
The night was deep and the dawn was near, precisely when people were most deeply asleep.
Qi Fangxiu had no trace of sleepiness. After leaving Xiao Yu’s place, he quickly headed to the main hall, where, as expected, his parents were already up.
Of course, his grandfather was the most alert one, his sharp eyes trained on him.
Truth be told, Qi Jin had only just learned about the matter too.
Hence, he wasn’t the least bit sleepy anymore.
Lady Qi felt the same way.
She knew the old master would definitely ensure Xiuxiu came home for the New Year, but she hadn’t expected it would be in such a manner. And what she hadn’t expected at all was that her son would bring home a girlfriend—what a surprise.
Lady Qi furrowed her brows slightly, but needing to maintain her composure, she didn’t reveal her true feelings, though internally, she was displeased.
Her son was being utterly ridiculous.
How could he bring home a so-called girlfriend without the family’s consent?
She didn’t even know what kind of person the girl was.
Moreover, she already had a preferred choice for her daughter-in-law in mind.
That would be Su Wan of the Su family in Yun City.
A perfect match in every way, not only beautiful but with an excellent temperament as well.
The Su family was also a prominent family in Yun City, truly emblematic of literary accomplishment, and she was good friends with Su Wan’s mother. The two children practically grew up together.
Thus, the two families becoming in-laws would not only benefit their businesses but also foster their closeness, and most importantly, she adored Su Wan from the Su family, a child she had practically watched grow up.
No one knew Su Wan better than she did.
What’s more, Su Wan had long given her heart to her son.
Thus, in her mind, there was only one suitable candidate for her daughter-in-law: Su Wan.
Yet now her son had brought her an unexpected situation, leaving her at a loss for how to respond, not wanting to lose face in front of her father-in-law and husband.
So, she said nothing, especially since that girl had gone to rest.
She’d have to wait until the girl woke up to meet her.
How disrespectful.
What an abrupt visit, showing up without invitation—what a breach of etiquette. She didn’t even know whose daughter this was, so until she confirmed it, she kept her opinions to herself.
Seeing her son enter, Lady Qi quickly beckoned him over, her face awash with a gentle smile, "Xiuxiu, you’re back, come sit by your mother’s side."
Qi Fangxiu tightly furrowed his brows; he didn’t sit on the sofa but stood in the middle of the main hall, looking at his grandfather, while Fifth Uncle Qi was nowhere to be seen.
Qi Fangxiu’s thin lips were tightly pressed; his eyes fell on his grandfather. Since it was his grandfather’s doing, he owed Qi Fangxiu an explanation. Though bringing him back was acceptable, doing it in this manner left him utterly humiliated, it was like a joke.
Their gazes eventually collided.
After a few rounds, the old master was the first to falter. After all, he was in the wrong, to begin with, so Old Master Qi chuckled sheepishly.