Chapter 147 The Leaky Little Cotton-padded Jacket
"No need for that, just give me a discount. After all, this might not be the last time I ask for your help, and it wouldn't be right to take advantage of you every time."
When Ye Wanxi said that this was not their last collaboration and that they might need to purchase medicinal herbs from them again in the future, Old Master Bai breathed a sigh of relief.
"Alright then, I'll give you the cost price. Not only that, but if you need anything else in the future, just let me or Haoqi know, and we'll give you the cost price too."
Seeing that Ye Wanxi seemed to be about to refuse, Old Master Bai pretended to be angry: "You have helped us so much this time. If you refuse such a small thing, we will not dare to take your orders again in the future."
Ye Wanxi chuckled: "Alright then, consider this my junior taking advantage of your good fortune and getting a little something in return."
"Sigh, that's more like it. I wouldn't let ordinary people take advantage of me! But you're trying to push me away, making me lose face?"
"It's my fault, it's my fault."
Bai Haoqi, watching this scene from the side, couldn't help but laugh.
Since his parents passed away and he himself has been plagued by a long-term illness, frequently receiving critical condition notices, he has rarely seen his grandfather so happy.
Then he remembered that everything they had suffered was orchestrated by someone behind the scenes, and the smile in Bai Haoqi's eyes vanished, replaced by a chilling coldness.
Ye Wanxi and her companion went with the Bai family, but did not return with them.
Grandpa Bai needed to settle some family matters in F City, and Ye Wanxi didn't want to get involved, so she had Gao Min buy plane tickets and come back first.
Before leaving, Ye Wanxi gave Old Master Bai and Bai Haoqi several amulets for good luck.
Old Master Bai had heard his old classmate, the station director, mention this before, but he had previously thought he was exaggerating.
But after experiencing all that has happened in the past two days, how could I not understand that this is something that money can't buy?
Ye Wanxi's gift was exactly what he wanted, and it further strengthened Old Master Bai's resolve to have Bai Haoqi befriend her.
Even if they can't become family in the end, having a friend like this for his grandson means he can go to see his wife, son, and daughter-in-law in peace after he passes away.
Ye Wanxi was completely unaware that she had become the future successor of the aristocratic family in the eyes of Old Master Bai.
She returned from F City, weary from her journey, and received a call from her fifth senior brother as soon as she got off the plane.
He suggested she bring her agent to his house for dinner, and also invite her second senior brother along for a proper get-together.
Ye Wanxi naturally wouldn't refuse. She quickly called Xiang Yueqi, gave him the address, and then hurriedly took Gao Min to Qi Yingxuan's place.
When Ye Wanxi and the other arrived, it was just getting dark. They were still stuck in traffic on Xiang Yueqi's side and hadn't arrived yet. Lu Jingyun was busy in the kitchen.
Inside the house were Qi Yingxuan and his son, sitting around a table with a hot pot.
Upon seeing Ye Wanxi approach, the two immediately came out to greet her, only to find that Ye Wanxi and her companion were carrying a large number of bags and packages.
"You're here to eat, why did you bring food?"
“These are all local specialties; you and Aunt Lu can take them with you when you go back.”
Gao Min prepared these things on the night of the anniversary celebration when she learned that Ye Wanxi and Qi Yingxuan's family were planning to have dinner together in the next few days.
They could have given it a ride on their way here; otherwise, with such a rush and no preparations, arriving empty-handed, it would have been really embarrassing to ask for a meal.
Upon hearing that it was a local specialty, Qi Jicong no longer refused, saying happily, "That's great! Your Aunt Lu loves these little trinkets she's never tried before. My rascal has been in City A for years, and I've never seen him bring anything home. That's why they say it's better to have a girl; she's a sweet little cotton-padded jacket, always thinking of home no matter where she is. Unlike a son..."
Qi Yingxuan couldn't stand his father's despicable behavior of praising one person while belittling another, so he chose to confront him head-on.
"What's wrong with a son? Can't a son be a sweet and gentle daughter?"
"You, a little cotton-padded jacket? It's probably a cotton-padded jacket with holes that let in the wind. Aren't you afraid of freezing to death?"
"..."
"Pfft..." Ye Wanxi and the other person were having a hard time suppressing their laughter as they listened to Qi Jicong's precise attack on his own son.
Hearing the commotion from inside the kitchen, Lu Jingyun called out, "What are you two arguing about again? Who's here?"
"Aunt Lu, it's me." Upon hearing the voice, Ye Wanxi decisively pulled Gao Min and ran towards the kitchen, away from the battlefield between the father and son.
"It's Wanxi." Lu Jingyun's face lit up with surprise. "Why are you in the kitchen? Come and sit down."
"It's alright, I'll help you out."
"No need, no need, it's just a few dishes missing, it'll be ready soon."
"Then I'll carry the plate for you." Ye Wanxi said, picking up the freshly stir-fried sweet and sour pork ribs and walking out.
Seeing this, Gao Min quickly picked up a plate of stir-fried vegetables and followed suit.
"This child..." When Lu Jingyun saw Ye Wanxi's appearance, she knew without a doubt that her troublesome son and his father had caused trouble outside again.
He immediately grabbed a spatula and walked to the kitchen door, yelling at the father and son, "Why aren't you two coming in to help? Have you no manners at all, letting the guests serve the dishes?"
The father and son, who had been bickering, slunk away to the kitchen to serve the dishes, like cats being choked.
Gao Min looked at this scene with surprise and said, "I never thought that the genius director who is so outspoken and doesn't give face to anyone outside would be afraid of his elders at home?"
"This isn't fear, it's respect. If children don't even know how to respect their own parents, wouldn't they be lawless?"
However, Fifth Senior Brother was indeed quite lawless in his previous life.
When Lu Jingyun finished cooking and came out of the kitchen, Xiang Yueqi arrived just then, carrying a large pile of things, showing great courtesy.
This made Qi Jicong increasingly dislike his own son. Looking at other people's sons and daughters, they were much more pleasing to the eye than his own troublesome son who was always causing trouble.
Qi Yingxuan knew what his father wanted to say as soon as he received a look from him. Looking at the large table of dishes laid out, he decisively ignored him.
"Aren't you the one who hates showing off these things on social media? Why did you suddenly decide to take pictures today?"
When Lu Jingyun took off her apron and came over, she saw her son holding up his phone and snapping pictures of a table full of delicious food.
"Who said I was going to post this on WeChat Moments?"
"If you don't post it on WeChat Moments, what are you taking pictures for?"
"I'll post it on Weibo."
Is there any difference between "???" and "???"?
Of course there are! One is visible only to friends, while the other is visible to everyone!
Qi Yingxuan looked at the message "sent successfully" on his phone screen and revealed a sly smile with satisfaction.
Ye Wanxi and the others were busy setting out the dishes and didn't notice him.
On the other side, Xiang Yueqi and Qi Jicong had taken in his every move. When they saw his smile, their hearts skipped a beat.
The same thought popped into their minds at the same time: This little rascal is up to no good again!
The second senior brother who was both father and mother in his past life: Having such a junior brother is really too difficult for me!
A father who has been tricked countless times in this life: Another son like this, my life is just too hard!
(End of this chapter)
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