Like many twins, Qi Taiyue often switched identities with Qi Yan when they were young. Qi Yan's acting skills were full of flaws, but Qi Taiyue was a master at impersonating Qi Yan. As long as Qi Yan wasn't around to be a useless teammate, he could fool the family members.
But Luan Yining was different. Qi Taiyue had never mistaken her for his "sister-in-law" since the first time he met her. Anytime, anywhere, as long as he glanced at her, Luan Yining could quickly identify the two brothers. Qi Taiyue was amazed by this. Qi Yan was really a lucky fool. He had really found a smart wife.
Even so, Qi Taiyue still devoted himself to teasing his silly younger brother.
Qi Taiyue pondered the strange atmosphere between the two of them that time, but he still didn't want to lose this "sister-in-law" who raised the cultural level of the whole family. After being exposed, he showed a rare act of kindness: "Brother Ning, although our Qi family has strict family rules, we are also very free. We don't believe in forcing people."
Luan Yining thought he was referring to the problems between Qi Yan and him, and wanted to advise him to break up with Qi Yan, so her heart sank.
But Qi Taiyue smiled and said in a serious tone, "You've just joined our family, so you'll get used to it. Our Qi family is large and prosperous, and we only have one family motto—there are plenty of people who will do the work you don't want to do."
Luan Yining: "..." It's actually quite in line with the national conditions?
However, the Qi family's understanding of this is clearly different from the current job market situation. Qi Taiyue said, "So my mother taught us from a young age that we should just do what we want to do."
"My elder brother doesn't mind inheriting the family business; he just packed his bags and went to the army. But he's not interested in business, which happens to be my specialty. Qi Yan isn't interested in either of those areas, but he's running a small entertainment company that's doing quite well. So, Professor Luan, wouldn't it be much more comfortable attending an academic conference than this ridiculous business dinner?"
When Qi Taiyue wasn't pretending to be Qi Yan, his eyes were shrewd and mischievous. After his smile was hidden, the dark color in his pupils revealed a maturity beyond his years. But when he was with his family, he usually had a smile on his face.
Realizing that what he was talking about might not just be a farce at the engagement party, Luan Yining became serious, but Qi Taiyue didn't continue, stopping short of saying more, and instead went back to the events of that day.
Facing Luan Yining, he spoke in a tone that seemed both nonchalant and serious: "For an engagement banquet of this caliber to be held today, the Qi family's willingness to attend is a show of respect. They were so eager to have the Qi family attend, yet they've done something like this—"
At this point, a flash of coldness crossed his face: "If you look down on the Qi family, you have to pay the corresponding price. Just getting beaten up by Qi Yan isn't even enough to cover the interest."
Qi Taiyue blinked. Unlike Qi Yan, who was clumsy with words, he simply expressed the Qi family's attitude: "The Qi family's reputation is not so easily affected. We can shut them up if there are unnecessary rumors. Qi Yan did a good job in this regard, and our whole family agrees. Even if something really happens, the Qi family will cover for us. At most, we'll get a beating from Mom and that'll be over."
The two knew perfectly well that the people present were not looking down on the Qi family. The voices that Qi Taiyue pointed out were not only the snobbish prejudices of outsiders, but also the hidden struggles and inferiority complexes buried deep in Luan Yining's heart.
Of course, the most important thing he wanted to express was that the Qi family would always stand by Luan Yining's side. Although his foolish younger brother couldn't speak properly, he, as the Qi family's greatest spokesperson, wouldn't let them down in crucial moments.
Luan Yining understood but couldn't organize her thoughts for a moment. Just then, Qi Yan came over, and Qi Taiyue put on an act again: "I promise I won't bring you to places like this next time, okay? Don't be angry, wife."
"..."
Qi Yan always gets provoked and loses his temper, and this time was no exception. Seeing that Luan Yining's expression was not right, he immediately started arguing with his second brother again.
But Qi Taiyue managed to seize the opportunity to give Luan Yining a wink, saying, "I'm doing this all for my brother's happiness, Brother Ning, don't betray me! Take this chance to properly discipline Qi Yan."
Luan Yining recalled that time, and looked down at Qi Yan's eager look for the truth. After thinking for only two seconds, she gave up on keeping Qi Taiyue's secret.
As he expected, Qi Yan flew into a rage: "That guy made this discovery and didn't even tell me! What kind of brother is he?!"
"Who's been gossiping about you behind your back? I think they're tired of living. I'll have someone investigate right now. You just wait!"
Luan Yining tried to stop him once, but couldn't stop him a second time. Helplessly, she watched her furious little wolf dog busy himself while muttering to himself, "No wonder Brother Song told me before to pay attention to your opinions on what others think. When you asked your sister-in-law that question before, was it because those people had said those things about you behind your back?"
"No, it wasn't like Zhao Zhao who was subjected to an overwhelming barrage of rumors."
"Then people will still say that!" Qi Yan spun around in anger. "I'm going to get the Qi Group's official account to repost our wedding photos, and I'm also going to find someone to edit our variety show and buy some marketing..."
Luan Yining had no choice but to pull him back, look into his eyes and say seriously, "Unnecessary external comments can't affect our relationship. Right now, all I care about is you and the people who are important to you. Your family is great, and you are great too. Those friends I thought were important to you have listened to your explanations, and their judgments no longer bother me. So now I have nothing to be dissatisfied with."
Qi Yan was stunned for a moment, then his face suddenly turned red.
Fireworks exploded in his mind, crackling and cheering—his teacher, Ms. Luan, had confessed her feelings to him! The whole world rejoiced, everyone was overjoyed.
Qi Yan's mind was filled with pink bubbles, and he was so pleased with himself that he completely forgot to ask Teacher Luan why she deliberately ignored him for half a month even though she hadn't mistaken him for someone else.
Luan Yining silently breathed a sigh of relief.
After a day of imitation, he was mainly mentally exhausted. Luan Yining had never spoken so much in one go. After he stopped acting, he had to explain a bunch of historical issues. Now, Qi Yan was pushing him around, asking if he could really tell the difference between him and Qi Taiyue.
"Honey, you're not kidding me, are you? How do you tell the difference? Tell me!"
Luan Yining touched Qi Yan's face and gently tapped his eyes: "There's not much in your eyes, so it's easy to tell."
Qi Yan paused for a moment before replying: "You're calling me stupid?"
It's not silly, it's a loyal puppy whose eyes always seem to say "I love you."
Luan Yining's lips curled up slightly, and she moved her thumb to point at Qi Yan's lips: "When you and Tai Yue laugh, the muscles you use are different. Your dimples are deeper here, and you rarely squint when you laugh."
"Really?" Qi Yan held his phone up for a while, then took a picture and sent it to Qi Changzhou, Qi Taiyue, Shan Song, and Jiang Li (who was still sick) to tease him: [Teacher Luan said my smile looks different here compared to Second Brother's!]
To help Jiang Li understand, he even went out of his way to find a photo of Qi Taiyue and sent it to her.
Qi Changzhou replied instantly: 【Oh.】
Qi Taiyue: [Heh.]
Dan Song: [...]
Jiang Li: [Shared Link] Typical Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Jiang Li: [Don't shy away from seeking medical help.]
"Tsk, jealousy," Qi Yan replied with a tap of his finger, "[Heh, all vegetarian banquet tomorrow.]"
[...]
Qi Yan smiled with satisfaction, then turned around eagerly and asked, "Wife, is there any more?"
Luan Yining rubbed her temples: "That's all, let's go to sleep."
“But I think you still have it,” Qi Yan said, hugging Luan Yining from behind.
"..."
"Honey, I'm not drinking water tomorrow!"
"..."
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