Chapter 234 A Dispute Arose

Previously, at the family reunion banquet, Li Rujun had been so eager to tear a piece of flesh off her.

After all, if Yu Li and Qi Xi hadn't exposed the Qi family's scandal at the family reunion banquet, her most prized eldest son wouldn't have been demoted to a hotel on the verge of bankruptcy.

Going from a high-ranking CEO to a hotel manager at a company that was almost abandoned by the group, the difference was considerable.

But at this moment, Li Rujun was unusually enthusiastic and presented a complete set of jewelry, including a necklace, earrings and a bracelet.

Yu Li roughly estimates that it should be worth between one million.

"Sister-in-law, you are too kind. I cannot accept such a valuable gift without having done anything for it. I just came to the old house with Shen Yan for a meal. How could I accept such a precious gift?"

As she spoke, Yu Li pushed the gift box back to Li Rujun.

However, Li Rujun insisted on giving her the gift box, saying, "Si Yue was just being immature before. He already knows he was wrong, and he has been working very hard at the hotel, turning it around from the brink of bankruptcy."

“Actually, Si Yue has always been excellent. The main responsibility for his previous mistakes lies with me. I couldn’t distinguish right from wrong. I have been regretting and reflecting on this matter all this time.”

Yu Li finally understood. No wonder Li Rujun was suddenly so enthusiastic towards her, pulling her aside to talk and giving her gifts. It turned out that she wanted Yu Li to plead for Qi Siyue.

Li Rujun was somewhat sensible in this regard, knowing that if Qi Siyue wanted to return to the group headquarters and become the president again, he would need Qi Chenyan's approval.

However, Li Rujun naturally dared not say it to Qi Chenyan herself, after all, just one look from Qi Chenyan could scare her half to death.

So, they set their sights on Yu Li.

As long as Yu Li pleads for Qi Siyue, Qi Chenyan will surely let him off easily.

But in this world, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

This family, for the sake of that imposter Qi Jianyue, ganged up to bully her best friend.

The fact that Qi Siyue was demoted to a hotel was only because he also had Qi family blood.

And it's only been a short time, and you can't stand staying in the hotel anymore and want to go back to the group headquarters? You're dreaming.

"I also believe that with Si Yue's competence, it won't be long before he can return to the group based on his own abilities."

Yu Li skillfully deflected the attack, passing the buck back to Li Rujun.

Li Rujun's smile froze, and she almost lost her composure. Just as she was about to say something, Qi Chenyan walked over.

"Lili, what happened?"

Actually, Qi Chenyan saw Li Rujun pull Yu Li aside. He was about to go over immediately, but Yu Li gestured for him to wait a moment.

So he waited for a while, but unexpectedly Li Rujun became even more persistent. Even after Yu Li returned the gift box to her, she still kept pestering him. Naturally, Qi Chenyan would not allow her to continue bothering his wife.

As soon as she saw Qi Chenyan approaching, Li Rujun immediately let go of his hand, smiled and said, "Chenyan, I just wanted to talk to Xiaoyu and give her a little gift."

Qi Chenyan glanced down at it and said, "Lili already has many of these ordinary jewels. I appreciate your kindness, sister-in-law."

A simple sentence, yet incredibly powerful.

The implication was that Li Rujun was being sarcastic, as the gifts she sent were of poor quality.

Just as Li Rujun was about to lose her smile, Old Master Qi came downstairs.

“Lili is here, come here, come to me.”

Qi Chenyan had just taken his wife's hand when he was called away again.

Grandpa Qi warmly grasped Yu Li's hand, his gaze especially lingering on her abdomen.

"It's almost five months, right? How have you been lately? Is there anything bothering you?"

Yu Li smiled and shook her head, politely saying, "My baby and I are both fine, you don't need to worry."

"That's good. Shen Yan is usually busy with work and is often away on business trips. I'm worried that it might be inconvenient for you to be alone when you get more pregnant. If it really is inconvenient, you can stay at the old house."

“Chen Yan’s mother passed away early, and I raised him myself. I have experience in taking care of pregnant women and babies.”

Before Yu Li could answer, Qi Chenyan's light voice came: "Dad, isn't it a bit too unethical of you to try and steal my wife away right in front of me?"

Grandpa Qi glared at him, "Someone as clueless as you is lucky that Lili, such a sensible and good girl, married you. Otherwise, who would want you?"

“Shen Yan is wonderful in every way. He takes good care of me and treats me very well. It is my honor to marry him.”

Old Master Qi had only made a joke, but Yu Li was already speaking up for Qi Chenyan.

Qi Chenyan smiled and took his wife's hand.

"Did you hear that? Lili and I have a deep and loving relationship. It's not something that outsiders can sow discord with just a few words."

Grandpa Qi felt that at his advanced age, being subjected to such public displays of affection by young people was so embarrassing that it almost made his old teeth fall out.

"Lili always sides with you, so just keep showing off!"

Qi Chenyan raised an eyebrow and retorted, "If my wife doesn't side with me, whose side would she side with?"

Grandpa Qi: "Go away, go away, go stay somewhere else."

"Xiao Xi, how are you feeling at Blue Sky TV lately?"

Unable to win an argument with his youngest son, Old Master Qi pulled Qi Xi aside to talk to him.

"I'm pretty familiar with the TV station's operations now, and I'm so grateful to Lili for helping me get started so quickly."

There's really no need to ask Qi Xi; Old Master Qi knows better than anyone else how the younger generation is performing in the group.

It must be said that Qi Chenyan has good judgment. Although Qi Xi did not receive elite training from a young age, he is methodical and organized. It is quite impressive that he was able to master a completely unfamiliar field in such a short time.

“I knew it. None of the descendants of the Qi family are bad. They’ve done a great job. In a while, they’ll come to the group headquarters and get familiar with the core business.”

Upon hearing this, Qi Xi looked surprised. She had originally thought that going to Lantian TV Station was to help her best friend.

But judging from the old man's tone, it sounds like he wants to give her special training.

The one who was most anxious was Li Rujun.

“Dad, Si Yue has actually been working very hard these days. He recently signed a big deal, and the hotel’s operating profit has now turned from loss to profit.”

Facing Qi Siyue, Old Master Qi said with exasperation, "I've spent so much effort on Siyue. If he can't even turn a small hotel around, what use is he?"

Qi Siyue lowered his head in shame. "Grandpa is right. I still need to work harder."

But since he was the most favored grandson among all his descendants, Old Master Qi softened his heart.

"If we can double the operating profit by the end of the year, I'll consider it further."

Li Rujun was overjoyed.

But just then, a servant hurried over.

"Madam, something's happened. There are people outside... saying they want to see the eldest young master."

Li Rujun didn't seem to care, and simply said, "Today is a family gathering, let's leave work matters for tomorrow."

"No, that person is the Third Miss... no, it's Qi Jianyue."

Upon hearing Qi Jianyue's name, everyone present was quite surprised, and Qi Siyue clenched his fist tightly.

"I'll go take care of it."

Seeing Qi Siyue walking hurriedly, Yu Li had a feeling that there was something fishy going on.

From a distance, it seemed that Qi Siyue and Qi Jianyue had gotten into an argument.

Suddenly, Qi Jianyue shouted, "Big brother, you can't do this to me! I'm pregnant with your child!"