Chapter 440 Han Mingyu is jealous of Ji Lin
Hearing Han's mother's words, Qi Mingxuan just smiled.
Although she knew that Han's mother was telling the truth, she didn't want to complicate things.
Even after the divorce, she is still Qi Yue's mother. If she were to recognize Han's mother as her godmother, the entire family hierarchy would be messed up.
However, she and Han Mingyu have not officially obtained their divorce certificate yet, and she does not plan to discuss this topic with Han's mother for the time being.
This mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationship will last at least another month, and she should indeed be calling her "Mom" now.
Han's mother glanced at Qi Mingxuan and asked, "Xiaoxuan, are you going to a banquet?"
"Yes, there's a charity gala tonight."
Han's mother smiled and nodded: "This dress suits your figure so well, but isn't your neck a bit bare? Oh, I didn't even know, otherwise I have so many necklaces at home, I could just grab one and match it with you."
“I have many necklaces, but it’s just a charity gala, no need to be too extravagant.” Qi Mingxuan took Han’s mother’s arm and led her to the sofa to sit down. “Mom, is there something you need from me?”
"It's nothing important, I just brought you some chicken soup. I was worried that you'd be busy with work as soon as you were discharged from the hospital. Now that you're fully recovered, you should pay more attention to supplementing your nutrition and boosting your immunity so you won't get sick easily."
Qi Mingxuan was deeply moved. "Mom, thank you."
"You probably won't be able to eat much at the party, so why don't you drink the chicken soup first?"
Since it was all from her elders' kind intentions, Qi Mingxuan naturally couldn't refuse. She smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Han's mother smiled, "Alright, I'll pour out the chicken soup..."
...
Before six o'clock in the evening, Han's mother returned to Han's house.
Upon entering, I was surprised to see that Han Mingyu had actually returned.
She handed the insulated food container to the maid, walked to the sofa, sat down, and looked at Han Mingyu, "Aren't you going to the charity gala tonight?"
Han Mingyu looked down at his phone, his expression indifferent: "I'm not going."
After saying that, he felt something was off and looked up at Han's mother: "Mom, why are you asking that?"
“I just went to Ronghao to deliver chicken soup to Xiaoxuan. I saw her wearing an evening gown, so I asked her about it. She said she was going to attend a charity gala tonight.”
Han Mingyu frowned.
Didn't Qi Mingxuan say she wasn't going?
So she deliberately lied to him?
Han's mother did not notice Han Mingyu's expression, and only kept praising Qi Mingxuan.
"Xiaoxuan has a great figure and a beautiful, delicate face. I like her more and more the more I look at her. It's just a pity that our Han family is not blessed. Such an excellent daughter-in-law was driven away by you, you good-for-nothing son! Han Mingyu, you are useless!"
Han Mingyu: "..."
What kind of mother would insult her own son like that?
Han Mingyu raised his hand and pinched the space between his eyebrows.
People are already annoyed, and then they have to face exclusion at home.
He just got married, how did he become a sinner in the family?
Han's mother stroked her chin and muttered, "It's just that Xiaoxuan's dress today didn't come with any jewelry, and I didn't know that beforehand, otherwise I would have brought her a necklace."
Han Mingyu turned his gaze to her and said, "Mom, you go find the necklace, and I'll take it to her for you."
Han's mother glanced at him sideways, "Didn't you say you weren't going?"
"If Qi Mingxuan goes, I'll go too."
Han's mother snorted coldly, "Now you're even using me?"
"Mom, you don't really want Qi Mingxuan and me to get a divorce, do you?"
"I..." Han's mother choked for a moment, then realized what she had done and roared angrily, "If it weren't for the beastly things you did before, why wouldn't I help you? How could I bear to give up such a good daughter-in-law as Xiaoxuan? It's all because you, as my son, are so embarrassing!"
Han Mingyu: "..."
"Let me tell you, Han Mingyu, once you and Xiaoxuan officially get your divorce certificate, I'll adopt her as my goddaughter, and I'll personally vet her for her. I'll definitely find her a man who's a hundred times better than you and a hundred or a thousand times better to her!"
Han Mingyu's forehead veins throbbed: "Mom, aren't you afraid that the ancestors of the Han family will come to you in your dreams and curse you for talking like that!"
"Giving birth to such a scoundrel as you, I'm starting to suspect there's something wrong with the feng shui of your Han family. And you even came to me in a dream to curse me? The person they should be cursing in a dream is you!"
Han Mingyu closed his eyes and sighed helplessly.
"Mom, to be honest with you, I'm trying my best to respect Qi Mingxuan's wishes, but there's a one-month cooling-off period for divorce. During this month, I will try my best to prove my determination to change through my actions. I don't expect you and Dad to speak well of me, but at least please don't cause me any trouble, okay?"
"Do I need to cause trouble?" Han's mother said sarcastically. "Even if I'm causing trouble, can I be as troublesome as your Lin Xiaoyue?"
Han Mingyu frowned. "Mom, I'm serious."
Han's mother snorted coldly, too lazy to say anything more to him.
She certainly wanted to give her son a chance!
Although she did feel that her son had failed miserably, he was still her own son, and she couldn't really cut off all contact with him.
In addition, there is Qi Yue between them.
Han's mother sighed, "Never mind, I can't be bothered with you anymore. Wait here, I'll get you the necklace!"
She got up and went to her room.
A few minutes later, Han's mother came out of the room.
She was holding a jewelry box.
"This necklace goes well with Xiaoxuan's dress. Could you take it to her for me?"
Han Mingyu stood up and took it, "Thank you, Mom!"
Han's mother glared at him and said, "Get lost!"
Han Mingyu packed up and walked straight out the door.
Han's mother watched her son's retreating figure, frowned, and shook her head.
I wonder if there's any point in her doing this!
...
7 PM.
Scene from the charity gala.
Qi Mingxuan entered the venue with Anmi.
This dinner brought together celebrities from the North City business district.
Several media reporters were also present at the scene.
After walking the red carpet and signing her name on the autograph wall, Qi Mingxuan led Anmi to the side.
More people arrived one after another.
A moment later, Qi Mingxuan saw a familiar figure.
Ji Lin, dressed in a black suit, walked in from outside the venue.
He was tall and had long legs, with a handsome and refined face, and instantly attracted the attention of many women when he appeared.
But he had just returned to China, and was a new face to Beicheng.
Many people privately discussed and inquired about his identity.
Ji Lin maintained his usual low profile. After signing his name, he turned around and saw Qi Mingxuan.
The moment their eyes met, they exchanged a knowing smile.
Anmi leaned closer to Qi Mingxuan and whispered, "I never expected Dr. Ji to look so handsome in a suit after taking off his white coat! He looks completely different. Dr. Ji in the white coat is gentle and refined, but Dr. Ji in the suit looks aloof and cold. Oh my, my heart is beating so fast!"
Qi Mingxuan glanced at Anmi and raised an eyebrow slightly, "You like Dr. Ji's type? He doesn't seem to have a girlfriend yet. Should I help you two set up?"
"No, no." Anmi waved her hand. "I just like looking at handsome guys. I fall in love with every kind of handsome guy I see. But if you want me to date, sorry, I only want to make money right now. Men will only delay my money-making efficiency!"
"If it were someone else, I wouldn't really approve, but I know Ji Lin fairly well; he's a very nice person. If you really like him, I can..."
"President Qi, my sister, we really don't like each other that much, it's just casual talk. You know how young people talk nonsense, right?"
"I understand." Qi Mingxuan smiled slightly. "However, you should really focus on your career right now. Wait until you become the vice president before thinking about relationships."
"Vice President?!" Anmi exclaimed with a bitter expression, "Then I think I'll have to be a nun for the rest of my life!"
Qi Mingxuan glanced at her: "You can look down on yourself, but you can't question my eye for people."
Anmi: "..." Okay.
Ji Linchao walked towards them.
"Xiao Xuan".
Qi Mingxuan looked at him, her red lips curving slightly, "I thought it would be Uncle Ji who came."
Ji Lin looked helpless. "My dad forced me to come. I'm not used to this kind of occasion. I'd rather be on night shift at the hospital."
This is indeed something that Ji Lin would do.
Qi Mingxuan smiled faintly, "This kind of gala is just a formality. I didn't originally plan to participate, but the organizer is quite reliable. In addition, Qi Yue said before that he wanted to sponsor impoverished children, so I donated a sum in his name."
"It's quite rare for Qi Yue to have such awareness at such a young age."
Qi Mingxuan smiled helplessly, "He's precocious."
Ji Lin smiled and asked again, "How have you been these past few days?"
"Well enough."
The two chatted casually, like old friends, and no one else had a chance to come over and strike up a conversation.
...
As soon as Han Mingyu entered, he saw Qi Mingxuan, and of course, he also saw Ji Lin next to her.
They stood together, chatting and laughing, and the scene looked very harmonious.
Han Mingyu gritted his teeth and strode to the signature wall. He picked up a pen and quickly signed his name in a few strokes.
The host wanted to interview him, but Han Mingyu didn't give him the chance and turned around to walk directly towards Qi Mingxuan.
Qi Mingxuan caught a glimpse of a familiar, tall figure out of the corner of her eye, and her brow furrowed slightly.
Ji Lin followed her gaze and saw Han Mingyu, and his smile faded slightly.
The previously harmonious atmosphere suddenly turned cold.
Han Mingyu walked over and handed her the jewelry box: "Xiaoxuan, this is what your mom asked me to bring for you. She said this necklace would go perfectly with your dress."
Qi Mingxuan glanced at the jewelry box in his hand and said indifferently, "Thank her for me, but it's not necessary. It's fine if I don't wear it."
Before Han Mingyu could say anything more, Qi Mingxuan turned to Ji Lin and said, "Let's go inside and find a seat first."
Ji Lin responded gently, "Okay."
The two ignored Han Mingyu and walked side by side into the inner area.
Anmi hurriedly followed them.
Han Mingyu stared at Qi Mingxuan and Ji Lin's retreating figures, his hand gripping the jewelry box tightly.
...
The thank-you dinner held for charitable donations is not too grand or formal. Invited guests usually sign their names and take photos before heading to the inner venue.
The interior features a buffet and drinks.
Qi Mingxuan took a glass of juice and a small cake, and sat down with Ji Lin in a corner.
Anmi went off to find some delicious food.
Han Mingyu had intended to go find Qi Mingxuan, but he was stopped halfway there.
Several CEOs raised their glasses, greeted him warmly, and chatted with him.
Out of politeness, Han Mingyu accepted the wine glass and clinked glasses with them...
However, when he was talking to people, his eyes were always fixed on Qi Mingxuan.
Qi Mingxuan was eating a small cake when Ji Lin sat opposite her and said these words to her.
Not knowing what to talk about, Qi Mingxuan would occasionally smile.
The atmosphere between the two was very harmonious.
That kind of harmony was something Han Mingyu had never experienced before.
It seems like he and Qi Mingxuan have never had such a harmonious relationship.
At the dinner table after marriage, they are usually quite silent. Even when they do exchange a few words, the atmosphere becomes tense due to their different views, and the conversation ends abruptly.
Han Mingyu had always thought that Qi Mingxuan was the problem, and that her domineering nature was the reason why there were always conflicts between the couple.
But at this moment, looking at Qi Mingxuan, who was relaxed and smiling with her beautiful eyes while chatting with Ji Lin, Han Mingyu realized that Qi Mingxuan was not incapable of having a good conversation with a man.
She was much more patient with Ji Lin than with him.
Han Mingyu tightened his grip on the wine glass.
He admitted that at that moment, he was jealous of Ji Lin.
I'm so jealous!
...
Qi Mingxuan drank a whole bowl of chicken soup before coming here, and now she has also drunk a glass of juice. She needs to pee now.
She put down her fork. "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."
Ji Lin asked, "Do you want me to come with you?"
"No need." Qi Mingxuan turned to look at Anmi not far away: "Keep an eye on Anmi for me. She can't hold her liquor, so don't let her drink."
"Okay, you can go without worry."
Qi Mingxuan smiled, got up and walked towards the restroom.
Han Mingyu's gaze followed the woman's figure.
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