Chapter 27 Accompanying the Daughter-in-Law
Qi Chenyan was incredibly perceptive; seeing Yu Li holding the menu for a long time without touching it, he knew she was worried about the price.
He knew that his young wife came from an ordinary family, and that they would inevitably have many differences in lifestyle, consumption habits, and other aspects.
He was willing to be backward compatible and get used to her way of doing things.
But similarly, he will guide her step by step so that she can gradually accept his habits.
Aren't couples supposed to get used to each other and be compatible with each other?
Although it was also Qi Chenyan's first marriage, he felt that life and work were the same, and there was always a process of getting used to it.
Yu Li wasn't one to argue internally, so since the other party had said so, she didn't hold back and ordered all the dishes that looked good and that she hadn't tried before.
"Did I order too much?"
Qi Chenyan said in a casual tone, "It's okay, they don't serve large portions."
A restaurant that even a powerful figure like Qi Chenyan frequents must have delicious food.
Yu Li's eyes lit up the moment she took the first bite.
"It's so beautiful!"
Qi Chenyan asked, puzzled, "Hmm?"
"No, I meant it tastes good, or rather, it looks good and tastes good!"
He chuckled and placed the borscht in the small bowl beside her. "Eat more if you like."
Yu Li had previously worried that she and Qi Chenyan were worlds apart in terms of status and lifestyle, and that they would have little to talk about and their interactions would be awkward.
But Qi Chenyan was clearly very good at chatting. No matter what topic Yu Li brought up, he could respond with a few words, and he didn't just say random things, which showed his extensive knowledge.
Moreover, he doesn't speak in a didactic tone just because he knows a lot. He gives people a warm and welcoming feeling when he's around people, and he has a great grasp of social etiquette.
The atmosphere was just right when Qi Chenyan's phone rang.
Qi Chenyan glanced at the caller ID and frowned.
Yu Li assumed it was a work call and said politely, "You go ahead and do your work."
"It wasn't work, it was a call from Dad."
Old Master Qi?
For some reason, Yu Li felt a little nervous, wondering if Qi Chenyan had told her about her identity.
Qi Chenyan didn't try to hide it and answered the phone in front of Yu Li: "Dad."
The deep voice of Grandpa Qi came from the other end: "You still know how to answer the phone, and remember that you have me as your father? Before, you were busy with work and prioritized the country, so it was understandable that you didn't come to the family gathering."
"We clearly agreed that I knew you didn't have any work scheduled today, but you had Secretary Chen tell you you were busy. Are you really busy, or do you simply not want to go home and have dinner with this old man?"
Qi Chenyan said calmly, "It's not that I stood you up on purpose, but I'm taking a rare day off and having dinner with your daughter-in-law."
The word "daughter-in-law" made Yu Li's face flush red.
Is Qi Chenyan really so open about this? It's kind of embarrassing.
But deep down, Yu Li felt inexplicably happy.
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone before Old Master Qi's voice rose in pitch.
"Are you getting more and more outrageous? Daughter-in-law, huh? If you can find me a daughter-in-law, I won't care if you never come home to eat with me, or even if you're never home all year round!"
His youngest son is very picky. Despite his glamorous public image, he is actually extremely demanding.
He had carefully selected many daughters of prominent families before, but Qi Chenyan not only didn't even look at them, he wouldn't even answer their calls.
They all gave the same answer: they were too busy with work to worry about anything else.
If Grandpa Qi keeps urging him, Qi Chenyan simply won't go home anymore, and he might not see him more than twice a year.
Later, Old Master Qi simply stopped caring. If Qi Chenyan were to die alone, it would be his own fault.
"I'll bring her to see you when I have the chance. I'm still eating, so I'll hang up now."
Before Old Master Qi could say anything more, Qi Chenyan hung up the phone.
When he looked up, Yu Li, feeling a little guilty, quickly lowered her head and pretended to chew her food.
"I was just trying to reassure the old man. If you're not willing, we can talk about meeting the parents later."
Yu Li then raised her eyes. "I don't mean any dissatisfaction. I just thought you never mentioned it because you felt that this marriage was just a shotgun wedding, so there was no need to meet the parents."
Qi Chenyan was taken aback, his brows furrowing slightly.
"I'm sorry, when we got our marriage certificate, I was about to go on a business trip, so I didn't think much about it, which is why you had a misunderstanding."
“My marriage to you was partly due to our child, but more than that, it was because I wanted to take responsibility for you because of what happened that night. I didn’t treat this marriage as a bargaining chip, nor did I disregard it.”
He spoke very seriously, and Yu Li was surprised that he would give such a clear explanation, so she touched the tip of her nose.
Although she knew that Qi Chenyan was a very reliable person after spending time together, she didn't actually have any unrealistic fantasies about this marriage; it was all for the sake of the baby in her belly.
But Qi Chenyan's words undoubtedly reassured Yu Li.
At least tell her that this marriage is not a forced union because of a child.
“I know what you mean. Although our marriage was rushed and we didn’t have much of an emotional foundation, I think we have the same goal.”
"We both want to give our baby a complete family. I will try to integrate into your family. If we still can't get along in the end, we can still get a divorce. Besides, I heard that the cooling-off period for divorce will be abolished in the future, making divorce even easier."
Qi Chenyan's brows furrowed even deeper; for some reason, the word "divorce" sounded rather harsh to him.
What struck him even more jarringly was how casually his newlywed wife spoke of divorce.
Did she never even consider the possibility of continuing the relationship with him?
"But if you're considering meeting the parents, you usually meet the woman's parents first, right?"
"When you have some free time, I'll take you to meet my grandma. She watches the news all the time, and she might even recognize you when she sees you. She might think you stepped out of the TV and that would scare her half to death."
Qi Chenyan relaxed his brows slightly. "It seems we need to give the old man a heads-up beforehand."
Although Yu Li tried her best to start a conversation, Qi Chenyan still seemed a little unhappy.
Just as she was about to say something more, she received a message from her best friend.
Best friend: [Honey, SOS! I don't know why, but Grandpa got angry after answering a phone call, and the atmosphere at the Qi family is terrifying!]
Oh dear, it seems I was caught in the crossfire during my phone call with Qi Chenyan earlier.
Pear Blossom Grass: [Wait, I'll send a superhero to rescue you.]
Yu Li put down her chopsticks. "I'm full. Didn't your dad call earlier, asking you to come home and have dinner with him? Anyway, it's still early. Why don't you go home and spend more time with the old man?"
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