Chapter 109 Male Daji
Chapter 109
Ji Yanyan was particularly fixated on the part about meeting the parents, mentioning it several times after the variety show was filmed.
Ji Zhi Qiu understood his son and didn't take it to heart, but Lu Yu Nian took it to heart. Fearing that Ji Zhi Qiu might overthink things and it would affect his mood, he came to explain, "It's not that I don't want to introduce you to my parents, it's just that our family situation is a bit special..."
Seeing Lu Yu Nian's troubled expression, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, Ji Zhi Qiu simply stretched out a finger and pressed it against his lips, "You don't need to explain so much to me, I believe you."
He was initially quite surprised and didn't understand why Lu Yu Nian would bring this up. But then he suddenly realized the reason and couldn't help but laugh and cry. "Don't take Yan Yan's words to heart. He doesn't really want to meet the parents; he just likes the role of the parents."
Ji Zhi Qiu made an accurate judgment: "My unfilial son wants to be my father."
Reversing the Heavenly Gang is too filial.
Seeing Ji Zhi Qiu's face turn white and green in turns, she was so angry that she wanted to roll her eyes, but she was helpless against her own son. Her expression was also filled with tenderness and doting. Lu Yu chuckled and helped Ji Zhi Qiu tidy up the stray hairs sticking up on his head. "Yan Yan is indeed very clever and mischievous, just like you."
The tuft of hair she had just smoothed out spooked up again. "What do you mean? I would never do such a thing. I only did it when I was little..."
He suddenly remembered something from the past, his expression froze, and he awkwardly shut his mouth, his guilty conscience practically written all over his face.
Lu Yunian guessed that Ji Zhi Qiu had done even worse things when she was a child, and suddenly felt a little lost. If they had met earlier, would all the tragedies have been avoided?
The two people's thoughts drifted in different directions. Ji Zhi Qiu was the first to come back to her senses. She looked at Lu Yu Nian silently for a few seconds and suddenly asked, "By the way, you haven't told me about your family situation yet."
He assumed that Lu Yunian was grieving over this, which was why he asked that question.
Lu Yu Nian paused for a moment, then said succinctly, "My parents have passed away, and I have no close family members, but the Lu family is a very large family, and all branches live together."
Ji Zhi Qiu paused for a moment, then asked, "What are they doing now? Are they treating you well?"
"Only a few of the younger generation work in the company, and their positions are not high. After the old people who held power on the board of directors passed away, I took back the shares. They won't cause me any trouble. As for their current situation, I don't know much about it. I just allocate a sum of money to them from the family fund every year."
Lu Yu Nian paused here, then changed to a more tactful way of saying it, "If they encounter difficulties, they will come to my secretary and I will allocate an extra sum of money to them."
Ji Zhi Qiu frowned, a general image forming in his mind. He hesitated for a few seconds, then didn't say it, afraid of hurting Lu Yu Nian's feelings.
"It's better not to see these family members anymore. It just so happens that my elders have already passed away, and I only have three children left."
Ji Zhi Qiu grasped Lu Yu Nian's hand, "When the time comes, we'll form a small family, and I'll be your family."
Lu Yu Nian was deeply moved. He stared at Ji Zhi Qiu without blinking, his eyes reflecting Ji Zhi Qiu's smiling face. The ice wall that had stood high in his heart melted instantly. He had a strong urge to explain, but when the words were about to come out, reason turned into an invisible hand and pulled him back to safety.
He wasn't afraid of the truth, but rather of the consequences of speaking it out.
Ji Zhi Qiu didn't guess Lu Yu Nian's true thoughts. She thought he was trapped in his past memories, so she gently shook his finger to change the subject, "Do you have time tomorrow?"
Lu Yunian nodded.
Ji Zhi Qiu continued, "I have a suggestion. You take the three kids out to play, and I won't go. You two can spend time alone together, and maybe your relationship will take a step further. But don't worry, even though I won't be there, I'll tell you all the precautions and little details to keep in mind. Don't worry, you're so good, not only me, but the three kids will definitely like and accept you too."
Ji Zhi Qiu's love is so sincere and passionate, and it is never just reflected in sweet words. He has considered many things for Lu Yu Nian in private and has taken action to create opportunities for him.
Lu Yunian gazed deeply at Ji Zhi Qiu, wanting to imprint this moment and all the beautiful moments of the past deep in his heart: "Okay, I will definitely take good care of them tomorrow."
Ji Zhi Qiu told his three children about the suggestion, looking at them expectantly. He was not a domineering parent, and he would not force them if they were unwilling.
They ostensibly went out to play, but the three minor villains all knew Ji Zhi Qiu's true intentions. After exchanging glances, they all nodded.
The only father they truly care about and accept is Ji Zhi Qiu. It's difficult for anyone else to enter their hearts, let alone as a father. But seeing that Ji Zhi Qiu has found happiness and cares so much about Lu Yu Nian, they are willing to let him be.
Moreover, Lu Yu Nian has already passed their test, and his actions these past few days have shown that he is the best candidate.
They are willing to try to get along with Lu Yu Nian.
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After both parties agreed, Ji Zhiqi happily saw the three children and one adult off at the door early the next morning. He stood at the door waving until they were out of sight before returning to the room.
The villa was already incredibly large, and without its usual lively atmosphere, Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly felt a sense of emptiness.
He wasn't the sentimental type; he needed to release his emotions, so he decided to go out for a walk.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery, Ji Zhi Qiu's mind was immersed in every blade of grass and every tree, rippling outwards like waves. Time became very quiet, and her soul seemed to be purified.
People rarely have this experience of becoming one with nature, and Ji Zhi Qiu cherished and enjoyed it very much. He wanted to wander around a little further away when a black car suddenly stopped in the distance, and the uninvited guest ruined his mood.
This looked too much like a kidnapping. Ji Zhi Qiu was initially frightened and wanted to sprint away at the speed of a 200-meter race, but when he saw the three people walking towards him, his lips twitched and he stood rooted to the spot like a nail.
One was completely bald on top, but his hair was exceptionally long. He tried to cover his shiny bald head by brushing it aside like he was burying his head in the sand. Another was heavily pregnant, his belly bigger than a woman seven months along. After just a few steps, his fat rippled like water, and sweat beaded on his nose. The youngest of the group was also handsome, but he had dark circles under his eyes and his complexion was excessively pale, clearly indicating kidney deficiency.
Ji Zhi Qiu took a few steps back, not because she was afraid they had malicious intentions, but because she was afraid they would try to extort money from her.
He stood there, scrutinizing the three people, but to his surprise, they first scanned him from head to toe, their expressions changing several times.
Ji Zhi Qiu stood there calmly and composedly, meeting their gaze. The atmosphere froze for a few seconds, and it seemed that their imposing manner had been suppressed by Ji Zhi Qiu. The fat man in the middle raised his eyebrows and glared at Ji Zhi Qiu, trying to look down on her and say in a condescending tone, "You are my nephew's lover?"
Ji Zhi Qiu suddenly realized his identity, "You're Lu Yu Nian's uncle?"
The middle-aged man was clearly pleased by the title, and he grinned wickedly.
Ji Zhi Qiu inwardly groaned, feeling somewhat annoyed. He figured they were probably distant relatives, and calling him "uncle" was too much of an honor.
Seeing Ji Zhi Qiu standing there quietly, the middle-aged man crossed his arms, looking exactly like the wicked mother-in-law in a domineering CEO novel, "You've already moved in, why don't you come and greet your elders? It's so impolite!"
"..." According to the formula of novels, how should he behave now?
As her thoughts raced, a brilliant idea popped into Ji Zhi Qiu's mind. Her acting instincts kicked in, and she decided to play the innocent heroine from a domineering CEO novel. She pursed her lips, shrank her chin, and said timidly, "I don't want to be alone. I want to wait for Yu Nian to come with me."
The three men in front of her instantly became excited, their green eyes fixed on Ji Zhi Qiu. "Yu Nian won't protect you. You're an adult too. Don't always cling to him. You're so petty."
Ji Zhi Qiu looked heartbroken and blinked very quickly. His appearance was too exquisite and beautiful, like an innocent little white rabbit.
Seeing that Ji Zhi Qiu was so easy to deal with, the three men became even more arrogant. Pointing at the car behind them, they said, "Get in. I'll take you back to the ancestral home. Don't keep the elders waiting too long, or we might not accept you and won't let you into the Lu family!"
After hesitating for a while, Ji Zhi Qiu slowly walked towards the car. The three men who claimed to be elders felt they had Ji Zhi Qiu under their control and were very pleased with themselves. But from an angle they couldn't see, a smile appeared on Ji Zhi Qiu's lips.
They soon arrived at the so-called ancestral home, where all the relatives gathered in the living room. The room was filled with all sorts of strange and unsettling things, and the atmosphere was incredibly gloomy.
As expected of a large family with a long history and rich heritage, the seating arrangement was very orderly and meticulous, and the scene was quite impressive. Heavy golden nanmu wood was placed on both sides, with the young people sitting at the back, followed by the domineering middle-aged people, and then the elders of the family. Ji Zhi Qiu walked in the middle and glanced around, thinking that this was simply a large-scale "Human Hair Change Atlas". Whether the hair was white or not was another matter, but it was definitely getting balder and balder.
Ji Zhi Qiu looked at his bald head, pondered for a few seconds, and then, without hesitation, sat down in the empty seat.
These relatives wanted to give Ji Zhi Qiu a hard time, so they brought up these old traditions and rules. The two empty seats were reserved for the elders and the people in charge of the family. Unexpectedly, Ji Zhi Qiu, an outsider, sat down there directly.
This is an absolute disgrace!
After observing their expressions, Ji Zhi Qiu almost burst out laughing. "Don't be like that. I didn't dance at your ancestral graves. Why are you reacting so strongly?"
He waved his hand again, "You are all my elders, how can I sit while you stand? That would be too embarrassing."
Relatives: "..."
They were all stunned by Ji Zhi Qiu's shamelessness, staring at him dumbfounded and speechless for a long time.
After a long while, the white-haired old man in the lead finally came to his senses and slammed his cane heavily on the ground. "You're just a junior who hasn't even entered our Lu family yet, how dare you be so arrogant!"
Ji Zhi Qiu glanced at him and said, "Sit down and talk. Don't spread rumors that I'm abusing the elderly."
It was like punching cotton. Ji Zhi Qiu was self-righteous and acted as if his butt was glued to the chair. He refused to get up no matter what. If they continued to stand and confront Ji Zhi Qiu, they would be at a huge loss, the kind of loss that would cost a hundred million.
The old man was frustrated for a while. Standing was awkward, and sitting was awkward too. In the end, he gave in to his old legs and sat down dejectedly.
His movement dampened the arrogance of the other relatives behind him, who merely put on a show of force and glared fiercely at Ji Zhi Qiu.
Ji Zhi Qiu sighed helplessly, "Let's not beat around the bush. Don't you know what your relationship is with Lu Yu Nian, and what your place is in his heart?!"
Ji Zhi Qiu had a suspicion back then, but he was afraid of touching on Lu Yu Nian's painful past, so he couldn't bear to say it outright. Now, seeing this group of monsters with his own eyes, he was even more certain.
Lu Yu Nian's real relatives have already passed away. These are just branches of the Lu family, some distant relatives who are not related at all. They were only kept alive because the Lu family values tradition and bloodline and is not short of money.
There are no more members of the Lu family on the board of directors. Among the younger generation, only a few are capable of joining the company, and they hold low-ranking positions. In other words, everyone present is just sucking money off Lu Yu Nian. They are nameless, incompetent, and idle, living off the family funds allocated by Lu Yu Nian. They also cause trouble every few days and shamelessly ask Lu Yu Nian's secretary for money.
With Lu Yu Nian's shrewdness and vision, he wouldn't waste time on such demons and monsters, nor would he be saddened by it, but that doesn't mean he wasn't hurt.
He is now Lu Yu Nian's family, and from now on, he will take care of Lu Yu Nian.
This group of people looks arrogant, but they are actually weak inside and have no foundation. Now that they have met Ji Zhi Qiu, a tough nut to crack, they immediately became timid.
But they outnumbered him and were genuine members of the Lu family. Even if Ji Zhi Qiu was favored by Lu Yu Nian, she was still an outsider and couldn't be considered part of the inner circle.
The middle-aged man who brought Ji Zhi Qiu to the ancestral home pointed his finger at his nose and said, "What gives you the right to lecture us? Who do you think you are!"
Seeing the middle-aged man about to spit everywhere, Ji Zhi Qiu leaned back in disgust, interrupting their spellcasting, "What right do you think I have? It's ridiculous."
His gaze calmly swept over everyone present, “Old, ugly, fat, weak.”
There were also those that were strangely shaped and didn't resemble human beings. To avoid infuriating people, Ji Zhi Qiu used a more subtle way of saying, "They were genetically mutated."
"Look at me again," Ji Zhi Qiu said with a faint smile. "Who do you think Lu Yu Nian will choose?"
After the words were spoken, the atmosphere at the scene was silent. All the relatives of the Lu family were on pins and needles, looking at each other, but unable to utter a single word of rebuttal.
They were quite self-aware, knowing their place in the Lu family and that Lu Yu Nian didn't like them. If it weren't for the so-called family reputation, they would have kicked them out long ago.
As for Ji Zhi Qiu, they, as members of the Lu family, had seen a lot in life, but this was the first time they had seen such a dazzling beauty. They had heard that Ji Zhi Qiu was very popular and had a good audience. If she were with Lu Yu Nian, it would greatly benefit the company. Whether for personal or professional reasons, Lu Yu Nian would choose Ji Zhi Qiu.
But they considered themselves members of the Lu family and were used to it, so they wouldn't surrender so easily. Their confidence waned a bit, but they still roared, "As elders, we know Lu Yu Nian. This child has been strange since he was little, like he has no feelings. How much sincerity do you think he has for you?!"
For couples, this is the ultimate weapon. Sure enough, Ji Zhi Qiu was silent for a few seconds. Just when the Lu family was feeling smug, thinking they had grasped Ji Zhi Qiu's weakness, Ji Zhi Qiu's shoulders suddenly started shaking, and she couldn't stop laughing.
"It seems you all know that, regardless of the amount, Lu Yu Nian truly cares for me!" Ji Zhi Qiu leaned back lazily in her chair, arms crossed, like a tyrant with a powerful empress backing her up. She gently shook her finger. "You don't have a single cent. You can see that my words carry weight. To be honest, Lu Yu Nian has already handed over the management of the family funds to me. So whether you become parasites or starve depends entirely on my will."
Everyone was shocked and dumbfounded. Their gazes fell on Ji Zhi Qiu, their brows furrowed, wondering if he was telling the truth.
Ji Zhi Qiu's face said it all. Even if they didn't believe that Lu Yu Nian and Ji Zhi Qiu were truly in love, as long as Ji Zhi Qiu smiled at Lu Yu Nian, it would be hard for Lu Yu Nian to refuse him.
They had completely fallen into Ji Zhi Qiu Society's trap, and were only making a last-ditch effort. "This is the face of the Lu family! How could you do this? You haven't even entered the family yet, and you treat your elders like this! Do you know what the outside world will think of you?!"
Ji Zhi Qiu blinked blankly, then said with great surprise, "Can't you speak with a little logic? It's contradictory. Since you know I'm an outsider, why would I care about the Lu family's reputation? As for outside comments..."
Ji Zhi Qiu paused, this was the first time he had pretended to be rich, and he felt a thrill that made his scalp tingle. "I have money, I don't care."
Relatives: "..."
With his thick skin and stable core, Ji Zhi Qiu was the greatest weapon. No matter what angle they attacked from, he could easily deflect their attacks. Moreover, the image of the "male Daji" was too deeply ingrained in people's minds. What wouldn't such a vicious concubine do?
The group of people, young and old, all looked dejected and sat on their chairs. After exchanging glances for a while, they heard Ji Zhi Qiu's impatient click of his tongue. The old man sitting at the front immediately tensed up, wanting to adopt the demeanor of an elder, but knowing that Ji Zhi Qiu wouldn't buy it, he could only honestly say, "Then what do you want to do?"
...
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"Because I didn't know that you always pretend to be an honest and good man in front of outsiders, acting like you love your wife and family very much, but in reality I've known for a long time that you're having an affair, and you're pretending to be innocent to harass female students."
"I...I...I...I...I...I...What nonsense are you spouting, you woman!"
"You harassed two of them at once, just wanting to spend money to support them and become their soulmates. You're really shameless. By the way, you didn't know that, did you?"
"What do I not know?"
"These two female students knew each other and had a good feeling about each other. When I found out, I personally stepped in to play matchmaker and brought them together. You wanted to play the good guy, right? It just so happens that these two female students were both very good at their studies and went to graduate school together. We are still in touch now. They are very grateful to me and even invited me out for dinner during the holidays."
"Are you crazy? Why would you do something like this? This is our family's money!"
"When you were harassing them, didn't you realize that half of it was mine? Don't worry, I didn't lose a single penny. These two good girls returned all my money. You wanted to be a sucker, so you'll have to pay to learn a lesson!"
Ji Zhi Qiu, who was drinking tea and eating melon seeds, listened in stunned silence, his expression changing drastically.
It's truly remarkable. I originally thought they were a crazy couple, but unexpectedly, the loss of a scumbag man has actually benefited three good women. It can be considered a win-win situation.
Ji Zhi Qiu then used a toothpick to pick up a piece of melon and happily put it in her mouth.
These scoundrels are taking advantage of Lu Yu Nian because he's a decent person and doesn't want to argue with them, but as her boyfriend, he can't stand it.
His impression of wealthy families was still that "the entertainment circle is really messy," and sure enough, the more he dug, the more interesting it became. Knowing these family secrets made it easier to control them later.
Since they care so much about the Lu family's reputation, they naturally wouldn't dare let him go around spreading the word with a megaphone.
and……
Ji Zhi Qiu calmly took a sip of tea.
He wasn't just bored and looking for gossip.
Ji Zhi Qiu nodded repeatedly, quite satisfied with the gossip about this family. His reaction was also noticed by the other relatives.
They all realized how powerful Ji Zhi Qiu was, and they knew that their economic lifeline was in Ji Zhi Qiu's hands. In order to have more money in the future, their pride, which they valued the most, became worthless.
Seeing that Ji Zhi Qiu liked to listen to gossip, they catered to his interests by bringing up all sorts of old grievances.
In reality, they appeared to be on good terms, but in private, they had long since fallen apart. They just hadn't found an opportunity to vent their frustrations, and Ji Zhi Qiu's appearance provided them with the perfect opportunity.
At first, there was an element of acting involved, but as the argument went on, it became genuine, with people not only spitting at each other but also physically fighting.
The group was tearing each other apart in front of Ji Zhi Qiu, and every sentence they uttered was packed with information. Ji Zhi Qiu felt that this was comparable to the most popular celebrity feuding show, and as a VIP viewer, he could not only watch it live but also enjoy free entertainment.
The actions of these strange and unorthodox individuals were beyond the comprehension of ordinary people; they were exceptionally brilliant. Ji Zhi Qiu listened with shining eyes, showing a strong sense of participation, and even occasionally stepped down to offer a few comments.
...
On the other hand, Lu Yu Nian got along fairly well with the three villainous kids.
Although Lu Yu Nian is not a villain, he has the potential to be one. The three children and one adult have common topics, and Ji Si Cheng and Ji Zi Shen are more interested in him. Ji Yan Yan sits next to him playing with sand, trying to sculpt a family of five.
Just then, Lu Yu Nian's phone rang.
Lu Yu Nian answered the call calmly, but his brows furrowed and his eyes showed intense emotional fluctuations upon hearing the voice. The villains immediately noticed this; they had never seen Lu Yu Nian so out of control.
"What happened?" Ji Sicheng suddenly had a bad feeling.
Lu Yunian stood up and subconsciously strode toward the car. Hearing this, he suddenly stopped and realized that there were still three children to take care of. "Qiuqiu was taken to the ancestral home by my elders. I'm afraid he will be mistreated."
The three minor villains' expressions immediately changed, and even the most innocent Ji Yanyan became serious and quickly walked towards the car.
The group's aura was so strong that everyone around noticed this strange scene.
Both the adults and children were exceptionally good-looking, and they were walking quickly forward without saying a word, exuding an unusually... menacing aura.
If you give them a knife, they'll be sharpening their knives and ready to turn on pigs and sheep... definitely pigs and sheep.
Hiss, who are they going to kill?
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