Chapter 27 Extra
The sky is clear and cloudless.
At the airport pick-up point in City G, Xi Qing, dressed in a black shirt, a white T-shirt, and black casual pants, looked handsome and low-key, attracting everyone's attention. Several aunties even pulled out photos of their daughters, eager to try.
Jiang Yunshui had just returned from studying in the United States. When she walked to the airport reception area, Xi Qing's handsome face suddenly caught her eye, and her heart was instantly moved.
She was used to seeing handsome men with blond hair, blue eyes and deep features, but she had never imagined that an oriental face could also show a strong sense of beauty and at the same time carry the unique restrained charm of China.
Unable to take his eyes off the road for a moment, Jiang Yunshui stood in the middle of the road for a long time before waking up.
Xi Qing stood there, waiting for Chen Yuanchuan, who was about to leave for the break at the Academy of Fine Arts. Suddenly, a beautiful young girl stood in front of him.
"Hello, can I add you as my friend?" Jiang Yunshui's cheeks flushed with excitement, and her voice was as clear as a yellow oriole.
After listening carefully to the little girl's words, Xi Qing was about to refuse when he was interrupted by a loud voice that hinted at jealousy.
"Excuse me, I'm his boyfriend."
Chen Yuanchuan, dressed in a retro college style, smiled and put his arm around Xi Qing's waist forcefully.
As soon as he passed the security check, he saw Xi Qing attracting attention again. He narrowed his eyes and quickly pulled his luggage forward, just in time to hear Jiang Yunshui's words.
Jiang Yunshui's mouth shaped into an O in shock, his eyes full of disbelief.
How could such a once-in-a-lifetime handsome guy be gay? I volunteered to chat him up and got caught by his boyfriend. How embarrassing!
But then again, her boyfriend is also very good-looking, so all the handsome guys have digested him internally, right?
Seeing the girl still lost in thought, Chen Yuanchuan coughed lightly, causing Jiang Yunshui to shudder. When she realized what was happening, she felt incredibly embarrassed and apologized to Chen Yuanchuan. She then quickly fled the scene, almost forgetting to pick up her luggage.
Chen Yuanchuan watched the little girl flee with a pale face. He silently withdrew his hand from Xi Qing's waist, touched the tip of his nose and muttered, "Am I that scary?"
Xi Qing glanced sideways and said softly, "Not scary, but cute." As he said that, he smiled teasingly and shared the large and small boxes of souvenirs that Chen Yuanchuan had.
After not seeing each other for a while, Chen Yuanchuan felt embarrassed when he heard Xi Qing flirting with him again.
Really, why does Xi Qing always like to say such weird things?
The volume of an elegant piano piece gradually increased. The two of them paused, and Xi Qing calmly picked up the phone from his pocket and answered it.
"Grandma, I've received it."
"Okay, I'll go back now."
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Xi Qing hung up the phone and turned around to see Chen Yuanchuan's expression stiffen, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. "Are you nervous?"
Chen Yuanchuan licked his dry lips, grabbed Xi Qing's wrist, and stammered, "Do I really have to go?"
Xi Qing looked at Chen Yuanchuan with encouragement and put his hand on the back of his hand, "It's okay, it's just to deal with her, and besides... you know it very well." Xi Qing meant that he was not the original owner.
Having said that, Xi Qing and his grandmother share similar blood, and out of respect for elders, Chen Yuanchuan had to treat him with caution.
"Does your grandma really not mind that I'm a man?" Chen Yuanchuan was worried, and then speculated, "What if she offers me tens of millions to break up with you? Should I swear to death that I will refuse or pretend to obey?"
Seeing that Chen Yuanchuan's words were getting more and more outrageous, Xi Qing snorted and laughed, "If you want it, just take it. But, she just wants to see you, don't think too much about it."
The Xi family's main residence is located in the scenic suburbs. It is decorated in porcelain white as the main color and has a simple and elegant design, highlighting the elegance of the upper class. The gate extends to a large courtyard, and the green lotus in the pond sways in the wind.
Chen Yuanchuan followed Xi Qing closely, carrying several boxes of expensive supplements, and secretly observed the surrounding environment.
The servant who was mowing the lawn saw the young master coming back with guests from afar, and hurriedly opened the door to invite them in.
After entering the door, crossing the hollow screen, he came to the spacious living room. On the golden nanmu chair opposite the large-screen TV, an old lady with a serious expression sat upright. It was Xi Qing's grandmother - Xiang Bizhi.
When she heard the noise, her gaze slowly shifted to Chen Yuanchuan who had just come out from behind Xi Qing. In an instant, her eyes became sharp.
Xi Qing took Chen Yuanchuan's hand and walked forward as if nothing had happened, introducing him: "Grandma, this is my partner."
Ever since Xiang Bizhi showed off her power, Chen Yuanchuan's heart tightened. He forced himself to smile and said, "Grandma Xiang, this is a tonic I gave you. Please accept it."
Xiang Bizhi didn't say anything, but stared at Chen Yuanchuan with a puzzled expression for more than ten seconds. The silent atmosphere made Chen Yuanchuan's mood fluctuate.
His hand was shaking as he picked up the tonic, and his smile gradually stiffened. He felt uneasy about Xiang Bizhi's possible next attack.
"Okay, grandma, stop teasing him." Xi Qing interrupted softly, took the things in Chen Yuanchuan's hand, and put them on the table beside him, which solved the problem.
After seeing Xi Qing's considerate reaction, Xiang Bizhi's expression suddenly changed. She laughed heartily, and wrinkles appeared on her face. "Yuanchuan, right? Sorry, grandma, I'm just curious and want to see what Ah Qing will do."
Then, Xiang Bizhi took out a small and exquisite brocade box from behind her back and handed it to Chen Yuanchuan, "This is a gift from grandma for you."
Chen Yuanchuan, who had just been frightened and was covered in cold sweats, forced a smile. He finally discovered that Xi Qing's acting talent was inherited from him.
He took it with both hands and opened the lid of the brocade box. Hanging on the black velvet inside was a translucent white jade pendant. It was in the shape of a teardrop, similar to half of a Tai Chi diagram, and was carved with exquisite phoenix patterns.
Although Chen Yuanchuan didn't know that this was the famous Hetian jade, but its lustrous texture, exquisite carving, and the fact that it was made by Grandma Xi Qing made it definitely not something that could be easily bought on the street.
Hearing Xiang Bizhi calling herself grandma, Chen Yuanchuan tactfully dropped her surname and said slowly, "Grandma, this is too expensive and inappropriate." As he spoke, he gently waved his hand to refuse.
After opening the brocade box, Xi Qing saw at a glance that inside was a dragon and phoenix jade pendant passed down from generation to generation in the Xi family. The jade pendant carved with a dragon pattern was currently in his hands.
Xi Qing was slightly surprised; he hadn't been aware of Xiang Bizhi's move beforehand. It seemed the old lady truly had no prejudice against Chen Yuanchuan; instead, she was genuinely interested.
He smiled and patted Chen Yuanchuan's shoulder, "Grandma likes you very much. She wants to give it to you. Just take it."
After receiving Xi Qing's approval, Chen Yuanchuan no longer refused and grinned naively, "Thank you, grandma."
This joy was not because of the value of the jade pendant, but because of the acceptance of Xi Qing's family. He was finally relieved after being worried for a long time.
Once he realized Xiang Bizhi meant no harm, Chen Yuanchuan suddenly perked up and became incredibly sweet, making her smile and having a joyful conversation. If it weren't for the generational difference, Xiang Bizhi would have adopted Chen Yuanchuan as her godson.
But then she thought, wouldn't a son and daughter-in-law be closer? Xiang Bizhi covered her mouth with her hands in joy, and repeatedly asked Chen Yuanchuan to come back to the main house more often when he was free to chat with her, and also bring Xi Qing back with him. Chen Yuanchuan responded repeatedly.
Then Xiang Bizhi remembered something and pulled Chen Yuanchuan and said, "By the way, Ah Qing's sister will be back this afternoon. Have you met her? How about we have a home-cooked meal?"
Chen Yuanchuan: “!!!”
He was shocked when he heard this and immediately turned to look at Xi Qing. His wide eyes were filled with silent condemnation.
Didn't you say Xi Qian would be back?! She'll definitely be kicked out by those two grandparents, right? Xi Qing, I hate you! Ahhhhh!
However, this was really unfair to Xi Qing. Xi Qing himself had not contacted Xi Qian in advance and had never expected such a coincidence.
Xiang Bizhi blinked at this, a little confused by Chen Yuanchuan's reaction, "What's wrong?"
Facing Xiang Bizhi's eager, almost burning gaze, Chen Yuanchuan felt like a thorn in his back. He tried his best to force out a nonchalant smile, "I'm just a little surprised. Okay, I'll have dinner with grandma tonight."
Never mind, things will work out in due time. Xi Qian couldn't possibly expose their past in front of her grandmother.
The sky gradually turned red, and a cool breeze blew through the courtyard, stirring up a rustling sound among the green leaves.
In the past two years, Xi Qian opened a private clinic related to medical beauty, has a stable customer base, and is currently preparing for business expansion.
Before she even entered the living room, she heard Xiang Bizhi's hearty laughter, and Xi Qian couldn't help but pout. Then, with a quick glance, she saw a man who seemed both familiar and unfamiliar suddenly enter her field of vision—Chen Yuanchuan, dressed in an artistic manner, chatting and laughing with her grandmother.
This illogical scene made Xi Qian's pupils tremble. He deeply suspected that he was dreaming and even couldn't help rubbing his eyes.
Before Xiang Bizhi noticed, Xi Qing intercepted Xi Qian and pulled her aside, "Xiao Qian, I have something to tell you."
Xi Qian's head was full of questions, and she followed Xi Qing to the side hall in a daze.
"Brother! Chen Yuanchuan, why is he here?" Xi Qian, who was always on his own outside, was completely defeated. He asked in a low voice while gesticulating with a look of great surprise.
Ever since Xi Qian met Chen Yuanchuan once when he set up a roadside stall to see patients three years ago, they have had no contact since then.
At the class reunion, someone said that Chen Yuanchuan went abroad to study fine arts. Xi Qian was puzzled. He only knew of people giving up medicine to pursue literature, but he didn't expect that there were people who gave up medicine to pursue "art".
Xi Qing placed his hands on the table and looked up at Xi Qian. "Because of fate, Yuanchuan and I have been together for a while, but I don't know how to tell you... I'm sorry."
What?! Xi Qian had at most thought that Chen Yuanchuan was invited to her home as a friend of Xi Qing. Even so, she had already thought it was outrageous. However, the truth was far beyond her imagination.
Xi Qian had never heard that Xi Qing was gay, but she knew that many young men and women in the upper class had a crush on Xi Qing, some of them good-looking and some smart. But why did Xi Qing choose Chen Yuanchuan? What was so special about him?
Besides, Chen Yuanchuan is a straight guy no matter how you look at him. Who turned who gay? Help!
After so much time, Xi Qian had long since lost her fascination with Chen Yuanchuan. But for her brother, who was so much better than her, to be inexplicably involved with him was truly insane—crazy as hell!
"So Chen Yuanchuan...became my sister-in-law?" To sum up, Xi Qian was dumbfounded, obviously still unable to accept this dramatic fact.
Xi Qing nodded and smiled subtly, "He'll be having dinner at home later, so you can take care of it."
The two returned to the living room, and under Xiang Bizhi's eager gaze, the three of them looked at each other secretly for a few times, and for some reason they had a sense of déjà vu that the actors were already in place.
Xi Qing introduced Chen Yuanchuan seriously: "This is my sister, Xi Qian."
Xi Qian, dressed in a purple business suit, nodded, a hint of mischief flashing across her smile. "Hello... How should I address you, sister-in-law?"
Although I have forgiven you for the past, it doesn't mean I won't tease you, hehe.
As expected. Chen Yuanchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, anticipating Xi Qian's question. He remained impeccable on the surface, smiling and refusing, "No need to be so formal, Sister Xi Qian, just call me Brother Chen."
Originally, Xi Qian was just planning to tease him, but after seeing Chen Yuanchuan easily resolve the situation, she stopped being embarrassed and said, "Okay, Brother Chen."
After chatting for a while, the hostess announced that the meal was ready, so the three of them moved to the dining table. Xiang Bizhi sat at the main seat, Xi Qing and Chen Yuanchuan sat on one side, and Xi Qian sat alone on the other side.
During this period, Xi Qian noticed a detail. When sitting down, Chen Yuanchuan went around to the main seat and pulled out the chair. Then he returned to the side of the table, only to find that his chair had also been pulled out. He smiled at Xi Qing before sitting down.
Xi Qian thought that she seemed to know why Chen Yuanchuan fell in love with her brother.
Chen Yuanchuan has always been accustomed to taking care of others, including when he was with me at that time, he always acted like an old mother.
He probably never thought that he could be taken care of by someone. So after enjoying Xi Qing's unique love, how could he not become gay for love?
And his brother seemed to like Chen Yuanchuan very much. Although he was always smiling, Xi Qian knew that his brother's smile was real now.
Xiang Bizhi took the lead and picked up a chicken leg and placed it in Chen Yuanchuan's bowl, saying softly, "Yuanchuan, this will be your home from now on. Don't be polite."
Chen Yuanchuan looked at the big chicken leg in the bowl, then glanced at Xi Qian, the youngest child here, and his hands moved a little awkwardly.
Xi Qian raised her eyes and noticed that Chen Yuanchuan was embarrassed. She said unhappily, "Grandma said this is your home. If you want to eat, eat. If not, give it to me."
Chen Yuanchuan was stunned by these words, unable to ignore the hidden meaning behind Xi Qian's words. Her generous acceptance was the key that completely unlocked the unspoken subtleties between him and Xi Qing.
The last bit of awkwardness was also relieved by Xi Qian. Chen Yuanchuan looked at Xi Qian with gratitude and said solemnly, "Thank you."
He found that even in a fictional world, the kindness of human nature is always heartwarming.
Xi Qing, who had seen the entire process, smiled slightly and gently touched Chen Yuanchuan's arm, "Eat."
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The author has something to say: I'm too busy with the start of school, so I'll write a relaxing extra chapter first, and then start a new story tomorrow~
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