eurekapd Chapter 114 The Chi Family Sisters-in-Law
Chapter 114 The Chi Family Sisters-in-Law
"I haven't seen General Manager Liu for the past two days." A female office worker, holding a cup of coffee, chatted with others in the break room.
"You didn't even look at Jiang Yi. You know, Jiang Yi's work hours and rest time are almost equal. His family must be really rich." The short-haired girl's eyes gleamed with envy.
Deng Zitong, wearing high heels, pushed open the tea room door, and the others looked at her in surprise. Deng Zitong chuckled, poured a glass of water, and slowly said, "You don't know yet, Jiang Yi is a young lady from the Jiang family."
"The Jiang family? The Jiang family, one of the five great families in Xijing!" Several girls had complicated expressions on their faces, their mouths slightly agape.
"On the night of the 6th, the whole city was filled with fireworks, all bearing the name Jiang Yi."
"Right, right, right, the trending topics these past few days have all been dominated by the video from that night. We actually became colleagues with a rich girl, and the clown is ourselves!" Everyone suddenly realized.
The group chattered away until Zhai Rong knocked on their door, staring at them with displeasure. The group then left dejectedly.
That evening, Jiang Yi and Chi Ruiche went back to Chi's house together. Chi's mother called to tell them to come home early for dinner.
"Come on, we've been waiting for you." Liu Fengni's children and grandchildren also came tonight.
Grandpa Chi, unlike his usual stern self, took Liu Fengni's hand and tucked it behind his back.
Liu Fengni is not tall, with a round face and thin eyebrows. Although she is nearly eighty years old, one can still vaguely see the beauty of her youth. She is dressed simply, with a peacock brooch pinned to her clothes.
"Little Yi, come here." Mother Chi waved and warmly introduced the group of people to her.
"The last time I saw Xiao Yi, she had short hair and was dressed like a tomboy." Liu Fengni smiled, her voice clear and pleasant. "This is a little something from Grandma." Liu Fengni took out a box and placed it in Jiang Yi's hand.
Before Jiang Yi could refuse, Grandpa Chi spoke up, "Please accept Grandma's blessings." Grandpa Chi straightened his back and glanced at her.
Liu Fengni always wore a kind and gentle smile, and even the wrinkles on her face looked elegant.
"Big brother is truly blessed. No one can replace him as president in the future." Chi Chengling had always disliked Chi Ruiche and spoke with a sharp tongue.
Chi Ruiche, holding Jiang Yi's hand, ignored his behavior and went straight to the dining table.
"Everyone is here today. Under Xiao Che's leadership, our Chi family has made good progress. Today, I plan to arrange for Cheng Ting and Cheng Ling to join the company to assist Xiao Che." Grandpa Chi picked up a piece of food and gave it to Liu Fengni, his dark eyes filled with deep affection.
"Thank you for your trust, Grandpa. I will definitely live up to your expectations and assist my elder brother well." Chi Chengling spoke first, and Chi Chengting also raised his glass to toast. He and Chi Ruiche exchanged a glance but did not say anything more.
"Alright, let's start eating." Grandpa Chi's usually stern face softened a little when he saw that Chi Ruiche had no objections.
After dinner, Chi Ruiche was called to the study by his father, Chi Jingwen, while Jiang Yi was pulled aside by Chi's mother for a chat. The two exchanged a glance, nodded, and went their separate ways.
"Hello, sister-in-law, I'm Chengyu. We met at the charity gala last time. Your voice was absolutely stunning." Chi Chengyu was dressed casually today, radiating youthful energy.
"You flatter me, it's not as good as you say." Jiang smiled, her words carrying a polite distance.
"If you don't believe me, ask Brother Chi. He heard it too." Chi Chengyu pulled Chi Chengling over, determined to prove himself.
"Miss Jiang's singing video that day has been reposted online and has been viewed over ten million times. There's no need to be modest." Chi Chengling put his hands in his pockets, his eyes narrowed into slits, revealing a sly smile. "I saw Miss Jiang leave early that day. Was she feeling unwell? I saw her being carried away by Young Master Lü."
Jiang Yi was stunned, her facial expression stiffening slightly. After a moment, she smiled faintly, "I saw that President Chi and Miss Liang were busy, so I forgot to greet you. Because I had an allergic reaction to the cake Miss Liang sent, I had to leave with my second brother first."
“Miss Liang? Is she the daughter of the Provincial Party Committee Secretary Liang? Cheng Ling has a girlfriend, why doesn’t he bring her back to meet us?” Liu Fengni chimed in, her voice both kind and strong.
“Xiao Yi, you’ve always had a delicate stomach. Don’t try to handle things alone next time you encounter something like this.” Mrs. Chi always had a faint smile on her face, her long hair was tied up, showing her composure. “You’re just afraid of troubling Xiao Che, aren’t you? It’s just a charity gala. Your health is the most important thing.”
"Madam, the fruit platter is ready as instructed." The maids came in one after another carrying plates, on which were placed sliced fruit and pastries.
"Xiao Yi, come here, don't be shy." Liu Fengni greeted him like a hostess, and the others followed suit.
"These days, many girls go to great lengths to maintain their figure, becoming so thin that it's difficult for them to get pregnant." Chi Chengyu's mother chuckled, her words laced with sarcasm.
"Hehe." Jiang Yi chuckled, forked a piece of peach and chewed it, completely ignoring her.
"Don't you believe me? You young people don't know, but Mrs. Shen's daughter-in-law, who I play mahjong with, hasn't given birth in three years of marriage. The doctor said it's because she's too thin." Chi Yucheng's mother had a perm and a plump figure, and when she smiled, the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes were particularly deep.
“Our Xiao Yi has always been the type who can’t gain weight no matter how much she eats, unlike us who gain weight even from drinking water.” How could Chi’s mother accept their teasing of her daughter-in-law? “Sister-in-law, are you thinking of becoming a grandmother? Didn’t Cheng Yu bring his girlfriend home last time?”
"Our Chengyu is still young..." Before she could finish speaking, the wealthy woman next to her nudged her arm, stopping her from continuing.
"Mom, Xiao Yi and I are leaving now. Grandpa Jiang told me to take her home early tonight." Chi Ruiche came down from the second floor. His height made him stand out among the younger generation of the Chi family. His pure white shirt and trousers were impeccable, and his noble demeanor was undeniable.
Mrs. Chi watched the two figures leave with satisfaction, her joy barely concealed, leaving Liu Fengni and her entire family speechless.