53 Chapter 53
◎Four Wives◎
Chapter 53
After receiving the gift, Yu Keke began to count the days, waiting for the birthday of Master Ji.
Until the day before, she suddenly received a call from someone claiming to be the housekeeper of the Ji family.
The attitude on the other side was polite and respectful, saying that the old man was very happy to know that they would return to the old house.
Of course, it would be better if they could come back earlier.
Just when Yu Keke was wondering why they called her, she heard the housekeeper euphemistically: "The eldest master may be busy with work and couldn't answer the phone. I hope Miss Yu can help convey the old man's request."
She immediately understood, and couldn't help but sigh in her heart: [How much does Ji Jingye dislike them? He doesn't even want to answer the phone. 】
System:【In fact, Ji Jingye has hardly contacted the old house since he moved out. And if there is anything happening in the Ji family, it can only be conveyed through Assistant Wen.】
Housekeeper: "Ms. Yu, are you listening?"
Yu Keke came back to her senses and said, "Oh," "Okay, I'll help convey it."
As for whether she agreed or not, she had no intention of answering on her behalf.
And the housekeeper obviously didn't intend to force it.
After getting her response, he smiled and said a few polite words, and ended the call.
So Yu Keke threw the phone on the bed and continued watching the cartoon that had just been interrupted.
The system was a little strange:【Aren't you going to convey it?】
She was a little nonchalant:【What? 】
The system really thought she had forgotten, and couldn't help but remind her: [Didn't you just promise the housekeeper to tell the villain to go back early? 】
[Isn't that just a polite remark? In that case, it doesn't seem very polite to refuse directly. 】Yu Keke stared at the screen and said nonchalantly, [Anyway, they don't expect me to really pass on the message, it's just a formality. 】
System: [But don't you want to go to the old house? Now is a good opportunity. 】
Yu Keke hummed: [But it doesn't matter if you spend half a day. 】
[Besides, Ji Jingye didn't want to answer the phone, which clearly showed that he didn't want to go back early and was too lazy to pay attention to them. 】She said slowly, [Then I naturally have to respect his wishes. 】
For the Ji family, Ji Jingye's willingness to return to the old house on his birthday was considered a courtesy.
What else was there to dream about?
In fact, to put it bluntly, the call from the Ji family was just taking advantage of her. It
didn't matter if she didn't convey it, it wouldn't affect anything at all.
But if she really suggested to Ji Jingye to return to the old house earlier because she wanted to please the Ji family.
Ji Jingye agreed, and everyone would be happy if they could return earlier together;
but if they made Ji Jingye angry, it would have nothing to do with them.
After all, they just made a phone call to convey Old Master Ji's expectation for their return. They
didn't do anything else.
Thinking of this, Yu Keke couldn't help but point fingers in her heart: [This family is really dirty. They are so twisted and turns, and anyone without a brain will be played to death by them. 】
The system finally came to its senses and sighed: [A phone call can hide so many thoughts. No wonder these people are so suspicious and prone to overthinking. 】
She was immediately amused: [That's true. Everyone has a brain. 】
[The most important thing is that since Ji Jingye invited me to the old house, he must have had plans long ago. 】Yu Keke smiled and said with self-awareness, [I am just an accessory. I will just follow him when the time comes. What else do I need to express my opinion? 】
The system thought about it and stopped expressing its opinion. It also watched the cartoon with relish.
One person and one system were immersed in the wonderful plot, but they didn't know that Ji Jingye, who heard their conversation, was standing in front of the French window at this time.
He lowered his eyes and looked at the scenery below, expressionless, and didn't know what he was thinking.
After a while, he took out his mobile phone and completely ignored the missed calls. He tapped a line on the message interface and sent it out.
...
So just when one person and one system had just finished watching a few episodes of animation and were still discussing it heatedly.
Suddenly, she received a message from Ji Jingye asking her to go downstairs.
Although he didn't say anything else, Yu Keke knew that he must be taking her downstairs to the old house.
She couldn't help but be a little surprised: [Huh, I thought he didn't answer the phone and didn't plan to go back early, didn't he?]
She was ready to follow Ji Jingye tomorrow and attend the birthday banquet as a guest.
Unexpectedly, I guessed wrong?
The system also guessed: [Maybe the villain just doesn't want to pay attention to them?]
Yu Keke thought about it and felt that it was possible.
So without thinking any more, he ran downstairs happily.
The familiar black car had stopped at the door.
Ji Jingye was sitting in the car with the window rolled down, revealing his handsome and cool profile.
He had obviously rushed back from the company, holding several documents in his hands, and seemed to be very busy.
Yu Keke paused and exclaimed in surprise: [You are still working at this time, this is too dedicated.]
She originally thought that Ji Jingye would arrange the itinerary in advance when taking her to the old house.
But now it seems like a sudden decision? Thinking of
this, she couldn't help but lean on the car window and asked curiously: "Ji Jingye, you didn't decide to take me to the old house on the spur of the moment, did you?"
Then what made him change his mind?
Ji Jingye paused.
He glanced at her with a cold, sarcastic look in his eyes, as if he was mocking her for thinking too much.
Without waiting for Yu Keke to ask again, he withdrew his gaze expressionlessly and put away the documents: "Get in the car."
Yu Keke was not embarrassed, and said "Oh" happily, then opened the car door and got in.
...
The old house of the Ji family is located on the most expensive section of the road. It has an excellent Feng Shui. It is an old-fashioned mansion that looks full of foundation.
The access control is strict, the gates are heavy, and bodyguards on patrol can be seen everywhere.
Just looking at it from a distance, one can't help but have a feeling of repression and awe filling the heart.
After seeing Ji Jingye's car, the bodyguards couldn't help but show surprised expressions.
It seems that they didn't expect that the young master would actually come back at this time.
The captain guarding the gate hurriedly apologized and let him go, and the few people behind hurriedly notified the housekeeper.
Apparently, these people were caught off guard by their sudden return. But it made this dead old house inexplicably lively.
Yu Keke found it interesting and couldn't help turning her head to look at Ji Jingye.
But she found that he didn't show any emotion and was completely indifferent to the movement outside. Instead, he was looking at her at this moment, wondering what he was thinking.
Yu Keke: Huh?
Maybe he didn't expect that she, who was curiously sticking her head out and looking at the outside with relish, would suddenly turn around.
After unexpectedly meeting his eyes, Ji Jingye couldn't help but paused, and looked back calmly: "There's nothing strange, Ji Yuanjiang is afraid of death, the old house has always been like this."
Yu Keke reacted for a moment, and then realized that he was explaining the overly strict access control and atmosphere.
She took back her hand that was still on the car window, and said very considerately: "Rich people are afraid of death, I can understand."
The bodyguard who was rushing to apologize couldn't help but pause when he heard this.
I couldn't help but quickly glance inside the car.
They were used to the young master's ridicule of the old man, but they didn't expect Miss Yu to do the same...
The bodyguard still remembered the scene when they got engaged. Was Miss Yu so brave before?
... I really can't tell.
When he heard her say that, Young Master Ji was not angry at all, and even raised the corner of his mouth.
He just glanced at her lightly and said one more sentence along the way: "You have done a lot of bad things, and you are afraid of death when you are old."
He usually had no emotion on his face, but from his tone, it was obvious that he agreed with what Miss Yu said just now.
Bodyguard: "..." He is really worthy of being the young master.
So, did this engaged couple come back at this time, was it to celebrate the old gentleman's birthday, or to piss him off in advance and make it easier to hold the banquet?
He gasped when he realized what he was thinking. He
shook his head and hastily stopped the disrespectful bad idea.
After being finally allowed to pass, the car slowly drove into the majestic gate.
Looking out, there was a gorgeous garden full of flowers, with beautiful flowers, plants and trees planted everywhere, almost as far as the eye could see.
After passing through the garden, the building was finally seen.
Outside the gate, the butler who had been notified was waiting at the door with his men.
Seeing the car stopped, he immediately smiled and stepped forward to greet him, bending down to open the door: "Young Master, you're back."
"Ms. Yu, welcome."
Yu Keke's eyes gently fell on the servants standing respectfully in two rows behind him, and she couldn't help but smack her lips: [This old house is different from other places. ]
Although it is indeed very magnificent and beautiful here, the atmosphere is too depressing.
No wonder Ji Jingye has such a personality.
But she didn't feel restrained. After nodding to the housekeeper, she walked down frankly. She
also took Ji Jingye's arm.
Yu Keke was not scared by the scene, but the housekeeper was surprised by her casual action.
He couldn't help but look at Ji Jingye's expression.
Although his expression was cold, he did not resist. He even slightly relaxed his arm when Yu Keke got off the car as if he had anticipated it.
It was as if he was waiting for this moment so that she could hold his arm around him.
Butler: "......?"
Is this really the young master?
But he reacted quickly and immediately said with a smile: "The old man is already waiting inside. He was very happy to hear that the young master and Miss Yu are back."
Ji Jingye ignored him and just lowered his eyes to look at Yu Keke.
So the butler also looked over.
Yu Keke:?
She thought about it and nodded: "Oh."
The butler paused, then immediately pretended to be nothing and stepped forward to lead the way for her, and whispered gratefully: "Miss Yu, thank you so much for this time."
This sudden thank you made Yu Keke a little puzzled.
It was the system's reminder that made her remember what he had asked her to do. She couldn't help but confess honestly: "It has nothing to do with me. It was Ji Jingye who decided to come back."
The housekeeper naturally didn't believe
it. He glanced at the almost close distance between the two people calmly, wondering when the young master would let someone get so close. Besides, in the past, it was a courtesy for him to show up at the birthday banquet that day, not to mention coming back early.
Moreover, after learning from Mr. Ji Er that they would come back to celebrate the old gentleman's birthday.
He had contacted the young master countless times at the old gentleman's request. Of course,
the phone was not connected.
Unexpectedly, this hopeless attempt actually made the young master come back.
If it was a coincidence, the housekeeper would definitely not believe it.
But since Miss Yu said so, Ji Jingye had no objection.
He just smiled and nodded, and led them to the hall. As expected,
Master Ji was already sitting inside waiting.
And the others obviously sat together after hearing the news.
So when Yu Keke, who was acting as a pendant, was led in by Ji Jingye, she met several pairs of eyes looking at her at the same time.
After a moment of surprise, they couldn't help but have different expressions, but their eyes were filled with scrutiny and sizing.
It was like a three-judge trial.
She paused and couldn't help but sigh: [My goodness, this is a big occasion.]
As if he had heard her thoughts, Ji Jingye also paused.
He ignored the people inside and said lightly: "If you are not used to it, you can go somewhere else."
"That's not necessary. It's a good opportunity for me to get to know people." Yu Keke said with a smile, "It seems that everyone is quite considerate. Knowing that I followed you, they all came specially and gathered together for me to get to know them."
As soon as she said this, the scene of the three-court trial was transformed into a welcome for herself.
The housekeeper standing behind them couldn't help but be surprised when he heard it.
After not seeing it for so long, how come this Miss Yu seems to have become different.
And why did she feel a little inexplicably excited when she heard this?
Not knowing what they were doing pausing at the door for so long, Old Master Ji couldn't help but ask: "Jingye, Keke, why don't you come and sit down?"
Yu Keke looked over in the direction of the voice.
Compared to the fat Ji Lao Er, Ji Yuanjiang was obviously well maintained. His complexion was a little weak, but no one dared to underestimate him just based on his elegant and dignified aura.
He was looking at them at this moment, as if he was trying his best to be friendly.
Yu Keke nodded, then sat down with Ji Jingye, and looked around subconsciously.
The first person to notice was naturally Ji Lao Er, whom he had known for a long time.
Ji Lao Er was sitting not far from them, with his usual warm smile on his face, as if he had long forgotten the unpleasant meeting not long ago.
He was holding a teacup, smiling and saying, "What did I say? The relationship between this young couple has changed a lot. Look, as soon as I called Miss Yu, didn't they come back?"
He was obviously talking to Ji Yuanjiang.
After seeing his elder brother nod, he seemed to suddenly think of something, and said with a look of regret, "Now it seems that only Linghan is missing? The same is true for him. Jingye is back this time, so why is he left behind? He is nowhere to be seen now?" Ji Yuanjiang felt guilty about
both Ji Jingye and Ji Linghan.
Therefore, even though he knew that the brothers were not in harmony, he pretended to be deaf and dumb and never asked. He also knew very well that he would never mention the name of the other person in front of one of them.
So at this moment, he seemed to have not heard the meaning of Ji Lao San's words, and responded selectively: "Yes, it is indeed useful to cultivate feelings. The relationship between the young couple is getting better and better, which is good."
Ji Lao Er: "..."
Knowing that his eldest brother has become more and more soft-hearted since his retirement, he can only play the role of mediator between brothers.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and suddenly missed the time when Ji Lao San was around.
After all, Ji Lao San has always been stupid and hot-tempered. A few words can provoke his anger and start a fight with his eldest brother. And he only needs to hide in the back to easily achieve his goal and get what he wants.
Now that there is no one carrying the load in the front, it is really a bit inconvenient.
Ji Lao Er was still feeling regretful when he heard his wife sitting next to him say unhappily: "It's good that Ji Linghan didn't show up. Why mention him?"
Yu Keke was holding a cup at this moment, listening to their conversation with great interest. She
was even amused by Ji Lao's selective deafness, thinking that this was not much worse than the banquet.
When she heard this, her attention was diverted to the past, and she immediately understood: [She should be the second wife of Ji from the Li family, right? ]
The system gave a positive answer: [Mrs. Ji Er hates illegitimate children the most. She has expressed her disdain and disgust for the male protagonist many times in public, and her daughter is naturally the same. ]
Compared with the type that Ji Lao Er has always liked, Mrs. Ji Er's appearance can only be regarded as delicate and decent, with a little arrogance in her eyebrows.
The daughter sitting next to her was almost the same as her, with the same disgusted expression: "That's right, Dad, my eldest brother finally came back, so don't mention these disappointing things."
Ji Laoer's brows were already wrinkled.
He looked at his wife and daughter with hidden displeasure, suppressed his impatience, and apologized with a smile: "Okay, okay, it's my fault, I won't mention it."
Seeing his frustrated expression, Yu Keke couldn't help laughing.
She also looked at the mother and daughter, and couldn't help but feel curious: [Mrs. Ji Er is not what I imagined. Does she know about the head of the Li family? ]
[I don't know. ] The system explained, [Although she is from the Li family, her relationship with the head of the Li family is not close, and those who know about it are keeping their mouths shut. Therefore, she only heard about the patriarch of the Li family being beaten, but she didn't know who the target was. Later, seeing that he and Mrs. Li were inseparable, she didn't take the rumor to heart. 】
Yu Keke nodded: [I think so. 】
With Mrs. Ji's jealous temper, if she knew about that, she would have told Mrs. Li a long time ago.
At this time, someone suddenly said: "No matter what, Linghan is also the son of the eldest brother. Second sister-in-law, have you ever thought about the feelings of the eldest brother when you say that?"
The person who spoke was the wife of Ji Laosan.
Ji Laosan is still squatting in the orange now, and Mrs. Ji San almost hates Ji Jingye to death.
Naturally, she unconsciously leaned towards Ji Linghan.
But Mrs. Ji Er was not used to her. She rolled her eyes and sneered: "You don't have children, so you can feel sorry for every child, but I don't."
Mrs. Ji San:?
Her face immediately turned red, and her voice became louder: "Second sister-in-law, what do you mean? Are you deliberately poking my sore spot?"
Listening to the two people arguing, Yu Keke grasped the key point: [Ji Lao San and her don't have children? ]
System: [Ji San's wife is infertile, but Ji Lao San really likes her, so he hasn't had children for so many years. ]
Yu Keke's beautiful eyebrows raised slightly, showing a bit of surprise.
Unexpectedly, Ji Lao San was impulsive and brainless. Seeing that he had done so many bad things, she felt sorry for his wife.
She glanced at Ji Lao Er, who was trying to persuade his wife to give in to his younger brother and sister-in-law, and couldn't help pointing fingers in her heart: [These two people are completely opposite. ]
At this time, Ji Er's wife and Ji San's wife had obviously been arguing.
The back and forth did bring up a lot of the Ji family's past.
Yu Keke sat up straight unconsciously, listening with great interest.
Out of the corner of her eye, she suddenly noticed the woman sitting next to Ji Yuanjiang, who had little presence.
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