Chapter 19 I'll Back You Up

Yu Li nearly choked on her own saliva: "One, one million?"

Is it true that domestic service pays the highest wages these days?

ashamed.

Yu Li felt that as a news anchor, she was bringing shame to the journalism industry by earning such a meager salary.

A low, deep laugh came from the other end of the phone.

"It's above market price, but don't worry, your husband has some savings and can afford this salary."

For Qi Chenyan, a million is just this amount of salary.

Sorry, as an ordinary person, she's still short-sighted.

However, someone like Qi Chenyan is successful in his career and comes from a wealthy family.

To quote a well-known figure, "I have never touched money, and I have no interest in money."

Yu Li touched her earlobe and hummed in agreement. "By the way, Secretary Chen called our station today and officially confirmed the special interview segment. I'll send it to you once I've written the questions."

"If there's anything you'd rather not ask, just let me know. Everything is up to you."

After all, Yu Li was already very grateful that Qi Chenyan agreed to attend the special meeting, so naturally she wanted to protect his public image.

"As long as it doesn't involve family background, there are no other taboos."

That's right. Apart from those close to him, Qi Chenyan has never publicly revealed that he is not only a spokesperson but also the youngest son of the Qi family, the richest family in Beijing.

For people involved in politics, the most taboo thing is having their family background exposed, especially for someone of Qi Chenyan's level, which is top secret.

No, and nobody dares to dig it up.

After exchanging only a few words, Yu Li heard someone on the other end of the phone wanting to speak to Qi Chenyan.

"Then you go ahead and do your thing, I'm hanging up."

Qi Chenyan hummed in agreement, but Yu Li waited for a while and still didn't see him hang up the phone.

He couldn't help but ask, "Aren't you going to hang up?"

"You can hang up now."

It must be said that Qi Chenyan's gentlemanly manners are ingrained in his bones; he would never hang up on someone without waiting for them to do so.

"good evening."

Yu Li quickly said a few words and hung up the phone.

Little did he know that when the "goodnight" was transmitted through the phone to the other end, Qi Chenyan chuckled softly.

A teasing voice came from beside me: "Laughing so happily, it's rare to see you taking a call at a banquet. Are you chatting with your new wife?"

Qi Chenyan addressed him as Minister, without denying it.

The other party had only asked casually, but they didn't expect Qi Chenyan to actually get married.

"You little rascal, you're really something else. Your teacher and I were worried that you were cold-hearted, so no matter how many girls we introduced you to, you wouldn't meet them."

"I didn't expect you to get married so quietly. Who is the girl? She must be very outstanding to have caught your eye, right?"

Qi Chenyan smiled as he pictured Yu Li's beautiful face.

"She's fine."

*

As the weekend approached, Qi Xi felt somewhat anxious.

"What's wrong, Xixi? You've been so absent-minded these past few days. Is something on your mind?"

Qi Xi poked at the rice in her bowl, "Lili, you know, I only found out yesterday that the Qi family has a family reunion dinner."

"He said it was because his children and grandchildren were always busy working away from home and he could only see them a few times a year. So his grandfather gave an order that all his children must come home for a meal once a week, which was set for every Sunday."

Qi Xi sighed, "I really don't want to go back to the Qi family. I always feel that no matter where I go, I'm superfluous."

"Yesterday they suddenly told me this terrible news. Now that they've finished recognizing their relatives, they've almost forgotten about me, their biological daughter. So why would they remember me at the family gathering?"

Although Qi Xi spoke casually, Yu Li knew that her best friend was actually feeling terrible.

She is clearly the Qi family's biological daughter, but the Qi family cares more about Qi Jianyue, their adopted daughter.

They said they had reunited with their biological daughter, and they have indeed reunited her, but so far they have not mentioned holding a family reunion banquet or publicly announcing Qi Xi's identity.

Although Qi Xi doesn't care about a status, it still represents the attitude of the Qi family.

Moreover, after Qi Xi was recognized by the Qi family, she did not live in the Qi family. She moved out after only two days and bought a new house with Yu Li.

The Qi family only asked one question, and Qi Xi said it was for convenience when going to work, so the Qi family didn't care anymore.

With this kind of treatment, anyone who didn't know better would think that Qi Xi was their adopted daughter who wasn't related to them by blood.

Moreover, such an important event as a family gathering was ordered by Old Master Qi himself, and Qi Xi's parents only told him about it yesterday.

It's likely that it was only when Old Master Qi mentioned Qi Xi that they remembered they had this biological daughter, and that's why they made a phone call to remind her.

Yu Li hugged her best friend and said, "If you don't want to go, then we don't have to. Or I can go with you after I finish my interview during the day. No matter what, I'll be there for you."

"If those people from the Qi family dare to neglect you, they'll have to ask my fists for permission first. I can't easily hit an elder, but I can hit Qi Jianyue. Anyway, no matter what the fault is, it's all Qi Jianyue's fault!"

Coincidentally, Yu Li's interview was also scheduled for Sunday, because Qi Chenyan said he was free that Sunday.

Without much thought, Yu Li set the time and began preparing for the various procedures of the special discussion.

Unexpectedly, Qi Xi's family gathering was also on a Sunday.

Since the scheduled meeting couldn't be changed, Yu Li could only try her best to finish her work so she could rush to the Qi family to support her best friend.

Qi Xi chuckled, "I know our Lili is the best, but there's no need to be so nervous. The Qi family isn't some kind of den of dragons or tigers. After all, I'm their biological daughter, sharing the same blood as them."

"I just think there are too many rules in wealthy families. It's not as free and happy as being with you guys, Lili and me. It's just a meal. I'll run away as soon as I finish eating."

Yu Li thought for a moment, "Don't worry, if we can make it in time, I'll send a big shot over to back you up, and I guarantee the Qi family won't dare to favor Qi Jianyue."

*

The TV station has a two-day weekend, but on Sunday, almost all the staff came to work, and even the chairman arrived early.

It was only because Qi Chenyan had said that he was only participating in the interview in his personal capacity and did not want to make a big fuss that the station did not lay out a red carpet.

However, the key high-ranking officials were already on high alert, waiting for Qi Chenyan's arrival.

I originally thought Qi Chenyan would come in a government car, but I didn't expect him to drive himself.

It wasn't until Yu Li received his message and went out to pick him up that the people at the station realized Qi Chenyan had arrived.

"I didn't expect that even though Secretary Chen said not to make a big fuss, the chairman and the others still came and blocked the entrance to welcome you."

"If you find it troublesome and don't want to deal with it, I'll take you in through the back door?"

Yu Li naturally knew that Qi Chenyan was only participating in the interview because of her, so she did whatever was convenient for him and didn't want him to misunderstand anything.

Qi Chenyan had just said that he was fine when the chairman and others blocked his way.

"Director Qi, a warm welcome to our Blue Sky TV Station!"