Chapter 29 Shut up
No one expected Qi Xi to be so assertive.
Qi Kunshan was immediately enraged: "How dare you speak to your elders like that? You're absolutely lawless!"
"Even though she wasn't raised by our side, and even though she has the blood of the Qi family flowing through her veins, she can't shake off the hooliganism she picked up outside. She's no match for Yue'er at all!"
Qi Xi slammed down his chopsticks, stood up, and roared, "She stole twenty-five years of my life, yet you compare me to a thief? Do you think you're a good person as a father?"
"you!"
This was the first time Qi Kunshan had been so contradicted by a junior, and he was so angry that he was about to raise his hand to strike.
But at this moment, Old Master Qi put down his chopsticks and said, "Shut up, all of you."
Qi Kunshan raised his hand halfway for a slap, then abruptly stopped.
"The reason we have you eat together at home every week is to help you maintain a family relationship, not to make you argue!"
"Sit down, all of you! If anyone dares to utter another sound, I'll disown them!"
Qi Kunshan dared to reprimand Qi Xi, a junior, but dared not disobey Old Master Qi, so he could only sit back down.
Despite Qi Xi's loud shouting just now, she is actually socially awkward. She wouldn't, and wouldn't dare to, talk to others like that unless someone stepped on her landmine.
After sitting back down, she immediately lost her appetite and felt a pang of sadness in her heart.
If she had known this family was so cold, she shouldn't have been taken in in the first place.
Even though her adoptive parents were unkind, at least she spent her childhood with Yu Li, which was very happy.
At this moment, I wish my best friend was by her side.
Given my best friend's fighting spirit, if we can't win an argument, she'll definitely roll up her sleeves and start fighting.
Unlike her, even when she refuted the Qi family, it took her a long time to build up her mental strength before she had the courage.
But when Grandpa Qi interrupted her with that harsh remark, she chickened out and could only sit back down and continue eating.
At this moment, Qi Siyue spoke up: "Jianyue, what trouble did you encounter in Lantian?"
Today, most of the power in Tianhe Group is in the hands of Qi Siyue, the eldest grandson of the Qi family.
He is also very capable. Since joining the group, he has carried out a series of reforms, leading the group to new heights.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, he will be the future heir of the Tianhe Group.
Clearly, his elder brother was more biased towards Qi Jianyue, with whom he had spent over twenty years, and did not offer any concern for Qi Xi, who had just been scolded.
Upon hearing Qi Siyue speak, Qi Jianyue knew that the matter could definitely be resolved.
"Brother, it's really nothing serious. There was an accident at the station during the day, but my colleague suspected me and even called the police to search the place."
“I’m not afraid of being investigated, but if the police come knocking on my door, you know how journalists at TV stations are—they’re very concerned about their public image.”
“If the people at the station mistakenly think that the police are looking for me and that this matter is related to me, then I won’t be able to stay at the station.”
Qi Jianyue consistently portrayed herself as a victim in her words and actions.
Although Qi Xi is unaware of what happened during the day, she has a hunch that Qi Jianyue's situation is very likely related to her best friend.
While the people at the table were talking, Qi Xi secretly took out her phone and typed to ask her best friend about today's battle.
Qi Siyue frowned and said, "It's just a small matter, yet your station managed to call the police. I'll have my secretary contact the police and also inform your superiors."
"Just explain it clearly. As a member of the Qi family, how can you shed tears so easily? Wipe your tears and continue eating."
Qi Jianyue immediately flashed a bright smile, "Thank you, big brother!"
Just then, Qi Xi and Yu Li's chat box mentioned that she was locked in the storage room, and this was most likely done by Qi Jianyue and Ma Jiande in cahoots.
Is Yu Li the type to feel resentful?
Of course not, so she called the police to investigate the matter thoroughly. Who knows, she might even be able to use this opportunity to ruin Qi Jianyue's reputation and force her out of Lantian TV.
If they can really achieve this effect, then Yu Li and Qi Xi should definitely have a drink to celebrate.
Qi Xi snapped out of her daze and just then heard Qi Siyue say that he would step in to help Qi Jianyue resolve this matter.
Hearing this, Qi Xi naturally had to stop her, otherwise her best friend's suffering today would have been for nothing.
"no……"
Qi Xi had only uttered two words when a clear, melodious voice rang out.
"It seems that the house is still very lively while I'm away. I've caught a good time."
The man, tall and imposing, strolled towards the restaurant as if taking a leisurely walk, drawing all eyes to him.
However, some people were happy, some were surprised, and some had inscrutable expressions.
Although Qi Xi had heard the Qi family mention Qi Chenyan before, this was the first time she had met this uncle who frequently appeared on television news and held a truly high position of power.
"You still know to come back. If I didn't know better, I would have thought you were going to dedicate yourself to the country!"
It wasn't until Old Master Qi spoke in a sarcastic tone, yet his voice betrayed an undisguised joy, that everyone began to greet Qi Chenyan.
“Dad, look at you. When my second brother wasn’t home, you always talked about him. Now that he’s finally back, you’re lecturing him again. Don’t make him run away again. I wouldn’t dare to fight with the country for him.”
Unlike Qi Xi's serious and authoritative tone when he spoke earlier, Qi Kunshan's usually stern face broke into a rare smile when he saw his younger brother, and he even joked with the old man.
Qi Siyue and Qi Jianyue stood up at the same time and respectfully greeted, "Uncle."
Li Rujun then personally walked up to Qi Chenyan, displaying great enthusiasm.
"Chen Yan is back. It's rare that your Ministry of Foreign Affairs would give you a day off. Please have a seat."
"Dad answered the phone just now and thought you weren't coming. He even lost his appetite. But look, now that you're back, he's all smiles. He'll probably eat two bowls of rice today!"
Qi Xi had previously wondered why the seat to the left of Old Master Qi was always empty.
Logically speaking, Qi Kunshan, as the eldest son of Old Master Qi, should be sitting in this position, but Qi Kunshan is sitting in the right position instead.
Although it was one of the seats closest to Old Master Qi, there was still a hierarchy among the seats on either side.
When Qi Chenyan arrived, he sat down on the left without any objection from anyone.
Qi Xi seemed to have gleaned a little insight into the fact that, apart from Old Master Qi, the person with the most say in the Qi family was not Qi Kunshan, the eldest son.
It's not Qi Siyue who will inherit Tianhe Group in the future, but Qi Chenyan, who holds a high position and great power.
After Qi Chenyan sat down, his gaze, neither clear nor indifferent, fell on Qi Xi.
At that moment, Qi Xi felt a sense of tension, like when she accidentally dozed off in class and was caught by the teacher and called on to ask a question.
She stood up abruptly and introduced herself.
"Hello, Uncle, I am Qi Xi."
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