Chapter 159 Kneel Down
Before Yu Li could speak, Qi Chenyan stepped forward and stood in front of her, his protection undisguised and blatant.
"Dad, please don't scare my wife."
Grandpa Qi twitched his lips. "You brat, what did I say or do that scared your wife? I've never seen anyone so biased towards outsiders."
Qi Chenyan retorted, "Lili is my wife and my family. How is that turning away from me? If anyone is turning away, it's towards me. Besides, if I'm not turning away from my own wife, why would I be turning away from a bunch of clueless people?"
This lack of clarity specifically refers to the Qi Kunshan family.
Qi Kunshan lowered his head and dared not utter a sound.
Although Grandpa Qi acted very kindly, Qi Chenyan stood firmly on her side without any explanation, openly and resolutely considering the issue from her perspective.
Yu Li felt a warm glow in her heart.
However, she stepped forward, took Qi Chenyan's hand, and pulled it slightly to indicate that it was okay for Qi Chenyan, and that she could speak with Old Master Qi alone.
Qi Chenyan instantly understood her meaning, so he moved two steps to the side to make room for Yu Li.
"Hello, sir. My name is Yu Li."
Grandpa Qi said, "Grandpa? Daughter-in-law, are you sure you didn't call me by the wrong name?"
Yu Li smiled and called out in a generous tone, "Dad."
Grandpa Qi exclaimed with delight and excitedly grasped Yu Li's hand.
"Good child, this emerald jade bracelet looks beautiful on you."
Before Yu Li could react, Grandpa Qi put a jade bracelet on her wrist.
This bracelet is clearly made of top-quality material. It shines brightly under the crystal chandelier in the hall, and its exquisite beauty is something no woman could resist.
Before Yu Li could figure out what was going on, Li Rujun, who was behind her, changed her expression instantly upon seeing the bracelet.
"Dad, wasn't this bracelet left by Mom? She said it was meant to be the future mistress of the Qi family?"
Normally, Li Rujun, who had made a mistake, shouldn't have spoken at this point, but the bracelet represented a very significant meaning.
Although Li Rujun is the first wife of the Qi family, she only holds the title of first wife and does not actually have any real power to manage the Qi family.
Despite Grandpa Qi's words of relinquishing power, he actually kept control of the situation.
However, Grandpa Qi ultimately did not give Qi Chenyan any. In Li Rujun's view, even if the two brothers were treated fairly, they had always behaved themselves over the years.
But of course, everyone has ambition, and Li Rujun believed that Qi Kunshan, as the eldest son of the Qi family, should have been subject to the primogeniture system even in ancient times.
Moreover, as the eldest daughter-in-law, Li Rujun believed that she had been diligent and conscientious in serving her elder, Old Master Qi, all these years.
Apart from her mistake regarding Qi Jianyue, she didn't make any other major mistakes.
So why should she be the daughter-in-law of the Qi family for decades and bear children for them? Even if she didn't make any great contributions, she certainly deserves credit for her hard work.
But the moment Old Master Qi met Yu Li, he gave her the family heirloom bracelet that Old Madam Qi had left behind before she passed away.
How could she, as the eldest daughter-in-law, save face? Wouldn't she become a laughing stock?
“Lili is a very good child. She can distinguish right from wrong, and she is brave and resourceful. If I were still here, I would definitely like her very much. So this bracelet is my gift as her father-in-law.”
Of course, Old Master Qi knew better than anyone what the bracelet meant.
He did it on purpose, not only because he liked Yu Li very much at first sight, but also because he wanted to use this to put pressure on the eldest son's family.
At first, Yu Li just thought the bracelet was pretty and must be very expensive, but seeing Li Rujun jumping up and down in a panic, her face turning black, and seeing the words left for the future mistress of the house, she didn't expect the bracelet to represent such a heavy meaning.
Of course, she couldn't accept it easily, after all, she had only been married to Qi Chenyan for a short time, and she was afraid she couldn't bear the heavy burden that the bracelet contained.
So she couldn't help but look at Qi Chenyan, asking him for his opinion with her eyes.
Qi Chenyan naturally slipped the bracelet onto Yu Li's wrist and then examined it from left to right.
“Lili has fair skin, so this jade bracelet suits her best.”
Yu Li blinked, signaling with her eyes: Are we really going to be this reckless? Won't this have a bad influence?
Qi Chenyan smiled and calmly said: With me here, you can be as arrogant as you want.
Li Rujun looked at the bracelet on Yu Li's wrist, a bracelet she had longed to wear for decades, a bracelet that represented the mistress of the Qi family, and her eyes turned red with envy.
Just as he was about to say something, Qi Kunshan covered his mouth.
Qi Kunshan warned her in a low voice, "Stop making a scene. Haven't you lost enough face today? We can talk about it later!"
Li Rujun could only reluctantly shut her mouth.
Grandpa Qi smiled broadly, "Seeing how well you two get along, I feel relieved."
When facing Yu Li, Old Master Qi was very kind, but when he turned to face Qi Siyue, the speed at which Old Master Qi changed his attitude was faster than turning the pages of a book.
"Qi Siyue, look at the mess you've made! The reputation and prestige that the Qi family has built up over generations are all going to be ruined by you, this unfilial descendant!"
This rebuke almost made Qi Siyue bury his head in the ground.
Before Qi Siyue could even speak, Old Master Qi shouted sternly, "Kneel down!"
Kneeling down in public was a complete disrespect to Qi Siyue.
Qi Siyue dared not disobey in the slightest and knelt down before Old Master Qi.
Seeing her son being humiliated like this, Li Rujun was naturally heartbroken and pushed away Qi Kunshan, who was trying to stop her from speaking.
“Dad, Si Yue did something wrong, but it’s all my fault too. Besides, this is an internal problem of the Qi family. We should talk about it behind closed doors.”
"Besides, today's banquet is for Xiaoxi to reunite with the Qi family, so the main focus should be on the family reunion banquet. We can discuss other matters after the banquet."
Li Rujun passed the buck to Qi Xi, attempting to divert Old Master Qi's anger by having Qi Xi take the lead today.
Unfortunately, Qi Xi didn't give him that kind of face.
In the midst of the sudden turn of events, Zhou Heran circled behind the security guards and rescued Qi Xi from their grasp.
With Qi Chenyan present, Qi Xi felt relieved that her best friend had someone to protect her, and she leisurely began to watch the show.
But as the drama unfolded, it somehow ended up back on her.
Qi Xi certainly wouldn't give Li Rujun a chance to shift the blame; this was the perfect opportunity for revenge.
So she shrugged and said, "I have already introduced myself, and I'm sure all the guests here already know me. The purpose of this banquet has been achieved."
"Grandpa, you go ahead with your business, please don't let me affect your performance!"
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