When they arrived home today, Wang Ma did not come out to greet them as usual. The two figures, one big and one small, only found Qi Lian'an sitting in the main seat waiting for them when they entered the dining room.
The man was dressed in a suit and tie, and his features resembled Qi Shen's. However, the man's long experience in high positions made him appear authoritative and dignified, unlike the gentle young man.
Fang Zhi was stunned. This was her brother's father?
"You're back." Qi Lian'an glanced at his son, then focused his attention on Fang Zhi.
Qi Shen called out softly, "Dad."
The man's gaze made Fang Zhi feel a sense of pressure, and she quickly said softly, "Hello, Uncle."
Qi Lian'an gave a faint "hmm".
As Secretary Zhou said, she seemed to be a well-behaved and gentle young girl, not much older than his youngest son.
He looked away. "Sit down and eat."
Qi Shen glanced at her and realized.
His pet is naturally sensitive, and today, upon suddenly seeing his father, it became even more nervous, unsure of what to do with its hands and feet.
He pulled out a chair for her and said, "Zhizhi, sit down."
"Oh." Fang Zhi seemed to snap out of a daze. "Thank you, brother."
Qi Lian'an caught a glimpse of his son's actions and raised an eyebrow with interest.
Seemingly to shield himself from Qi Lian'an's gaze, Qi Shen deliberately sat to Fang Zhi's left.
Once everyone had arrived, Wang Ma called for the dishes to be served, the steaming food emitting an irresistible aroma.
Qi Lian'an is very busy with official duties.
His phone kept ringing during the meal. After hanging up again, he put his phone on silent.
The man ate some food casually and then instructed, "Take advantage of your two days off to call your mother."
They are divorced, but they have two sons. In addition, the Qi family and the Fang family have close working ties.
"Okay." Qi Shen paused in his chopsticks, then quickly resumed his normal expression. "I understand."
The boy's calm expression showed no emotion, but one could sense that his older brother was in a bad mood.
Especially when Uncle Qi asked my brother to contact my mother, my brother's aura suddenly turned cold.
She didn't know her brother's family situation; her uncle was very busy. This was her first time going home this week.
What about the older brother's mother?
Wanting to do something to comfort her brother, Fang Zhi placed her left hand under the table and laboriously reached towards the boy.
Qi Shen lowered his eyelashes, a hint of resentment rising in his heart.
Ha, she's been gone with Qi Chen for a while now. If she even thought of him a little, would she need him to contact her first?
A hint of mockery appeared in the boy's gentle and refined eyes, as if covered by a thin layer of ice, freezing him to the bone.
A moment later, Qi Shen was taken aback.
A soft hand gently patted his knee through his school uniform pants.
Qi Shen looked at the owner of the hand.
The latter's fair and delicate face showed undisguised concern. When he looked over, she stuck out her tongue at him.
It was a childish and clumsy trick, but it was well-intentioned. She was trying to comfort him and cheer him up.
Qi Shen's mood improved in a strange way, the coldness in his eyes gradually disappeared, and he subtly curved his lips into a smile.
It doesn't matter anymore, what does it matter if I'm abandoned?
He now has someone he can only rely on from now on, someone he can't leave behind.
He won't give her any chance.
Qi Shen lowered his head and calmly ate the food in his bowl before withdrawing his hand, secretly relieved.
Didn't she just help her brother?
"Sir, aren't you going to eat?" Wang Ma, who was waiting nearby, suddenly spoke up.
"No, I have a social engagement." Qi Lian'an stood up and straightened his suit. "Thank you for your hard work, Aunt Wang. I'm busy with work, so please take good care of them."
"Not at all," Wang Ma quickly bowed. "You're too kind, sir."
The sound of a car came from outside the door. Qi Lian'an knew that Assistant Zhou had come to pick him up, so he didn't linger.
Only two cards were left; one was given to Qi Shen, and the other was handed to Fang Zhi.
Not long after Mr. Qi left, Wang Ma and the others had almost finished eating and took out a black packaging box and placed it on the dining table.
"Young Master, someone delivered a box this afternoon. He said it was sent to you from abroad by Young Master Cheng."
Qi Shen's eyes flashed. So fast? He thought Cheng Shiyan didn't take it to heart and would have to urge him again.
My childhood friend finally proved reliable for once.
"Hmm." Qi Shen took the box and called Fang Zhi.
"Zhizhi, don't you want to learn to dance? Come on, let your brother show you the different types of dance."
"Mmm." Fang Zhi quickly grabbed a tissue to wipe her mouth and followed her brother back to her room.
......
The last rays of the setting sun were swallowed up by the darkness, and the cool moon climbed into the night sky, while the understated and elegant bedroom chandelier shone with a cold light.
The laptop on the table played different kinds of music, some gentle and some passionate.
Only then did I realize that I was thoroughly enjoying the dance on the screen.
Qi Shen sat down next to her, looking down at his phone.
Thanks.
[C: The medicine costs $80,000 USD. There's also a $20,000 USD fee for having someone fly back to Haicheng to deliver it. Remember to transfer the money.]
Qi Shen chuckled softly when he saw the message Cheng Shiyan sent.
The Cheng family is a large and powerful conglomerate, ranking among the top in the country, and its heirs have developed capitalist tendencies in capitalist countries.
They won't suffer any loss.
He spent six or seven hundred thousand at once, but luckily his parents trusted him and weren't worried that he was a spoiled brat, so they gave him enough pocket money on a daily basis.
Otherwise, I really couldn't afford to raise such a money-devouring beast.
Qi Shen looked up and glanced at the "money-devouring beast" who was completely unaware of this and focused on the computer screen.
He typed a string of numbers with his slender fingertips and transferred the money to Cheng Shiyan.
"Zhizhi." Qi Shen placed his phone on the table.
"Brother, what's wrong?"
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