Chapter 251 - 251: Don't Say You're My Son When You Go Out
Chapter 251: Chapter 251: Don’t Say You’re My Son When You Go Out
Xie Changyan’s deep eyes stared coldly at him, causing Xiao Yu’s heart to tremble involuntarily.
“Sorry, it was my lack of consideration…” Xiao Yu pursed his lips and raised his eyes to glance in Ji Yuqiao’s direction.
Ji Yuqiao hung her head, rubbing her wrist, not sparing him even a sidelong glance.
He forcefully suppressed the feelings of dejection and sourness that were rising in his heart, and just quietly watched her for a long time, until Xie Changyan’s body blocked his view.
“Go back, Lin Xu is worried about you,” Xie Changyan said.
Lin Xu, who had been anxiously waiting for Ji Yuqiao, was so restless that the ice cream in her bowl had almost turned to water.
Just as she was considering going to the restroom to check, Xie Changyan pushed her back into her seat, “Sit down and enjoy your ice cream. I’ll go and check on her for you. Perhaps she’s already fine and is just playing around somewhere since she hasn’t come back for so long.”
He hadn’t expected to encounter this scene as soon as he started searching.
During the exchange, Xie Changyan took a discreet glance at Xiao Yu.
Is this the so-called novel protagonist that Lin Xu talked about?
Defeat his two sons, then plot against his daughter, to take away their family wealth?
Xiao Yu’s senses were always sharp, and he almost instantly felt the gaze upon him. Xie Changyan’s look was evaluative, unsure of what he was seeing, which unnerved Xiao Yu somewhat.
Watching Xiao Yu’s attempt to appear calm, Xie Changyan inwardly scoffed, unimpressed.
His two sons had actually lost to this man, which was rather pathetic.
The moment Ji Yuqiao heard Lin Xu’s concerned words, her expression became anxious, “Then let’s hurry back, we shouldn’t let our mother… her wait too long.”
The numbness in her legs had completely subsided, her stride was brisk, and she no longer looked unsteady as before, quickly heading out.
Watching her departing figure, Xiao Yu subconsciously took a step forward and opened his mouth, “Ji Yu…”
Before he could finish, a hand clutched at his collar.
Xiao Yu’s world spun before his eyes and, when he regained his senses, he found himself pinned against a wall.
Ji Zeqiu appeared out of nowhere, his eyes brimming with rage, his grip creasing Xiao Yu’s clothes.
As Ji Zeqiu raised his fist, a stern voice came from behind, “Ji Zeqiu.”
Xie Changyan stood behind him, his voice serious, “There are so many people here, do you know the consequences of starting a fight?”
Ji Zeqiu’s fist hesitated, his eyes showing a trace of struggle.
Not until Xie Changyan continued, “Or would you rather have Lin Xu worry over your actions afterward?”
Hearing Lin Xu’s name, Ji Zeqiu finally calmed down and withdrew his fist, “I warn you, if you dare touch my sister again, you’re dead.”
His expression was dark and terrifying, his eyes blazing with menace, he left those harsh words before turning away with fury, pulling Ji Yuqiao with him.
Ji Zeqiu’s anger seemed to burn to its limits, his pale face seething.
If it wasn’t for his vigilance towards Xie Changyan, seeing that Xie Changyan was going to look for Ji Yuqiao, and following secretly out of concern, he might have missed the scene of Xiao Yu entangling with his sister.
Thinking of this made Ji Zeqiu even angrier.
Xie Changyan had claimed to be their father, yet he had let Xiao Yu off so easily, with no intention of standing up for his sister.
If not for Xie Changyan’s intervention just now, he would have already given Xiao Yu a beating to vent his anger.
“Don’t go around saying you’re my son outside, you’re really clueless,” came Xie Changyan’s disdainful voice from aside.
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“Who are you cursing at?” Ji Zeqiu clenched his jaw, a vein popping on his forehead.
“Are those the only tricks up your sleeve, hitting people? Learn from your brother; create some business troubles for him. That’d be better than these two fists of yours,” Xie Changyan said coolly.
“Or perhaps find a quiet night, get a few people to throw a sack over his head. Isn’t that much better than challenging him in public?”
Ji Zeqiu paused, realizing he was actually giving advice, and his gaze towards him became subtly complex.
“Of course, you better not tell Lin Xu this was my idea, or she’ll definitely give me the cold shoulder for a few days.” Xie Changyan tugged at the corner of his lips, his smile carrying a hint of helplessness, yet also a touch of sweetness, as if he was flaunting his love.
The expression on Ji Zeqiu’s face turned cold instantly, “You’ve reminded me. When I get back, I’ll tell her straight away that you’ve been teaching us to do bad things.”
Ji Yuqiao quickly covered Ji Zeqiu’s mouth, “Dad, don’t worry, I’ll make sure to keep an eye on my second brother and not let him spout nonsense.”
“Mmmph, let go…” Ji Zeqiu struggled against her hand.
“I’ll let go if you promise not to tell.”
“…Fine, I won’t tell.”
A sly smile appeared on Ji Yuqiao’s face as she proudly looked to Xie Changyan for approval.
“You traitor,” Ji Zeqiu glared at her.
Ji Yuqiao laughed off his comment without a care.
After a while, Ji Zeqiu spoke hesitantly, “Don’t think that just because you gave me advice, I’ll soften up and trust you.”
Xie Changyan chuckled and reached out to ruffle his hair.
The warm touch from his large palm made Ji Zeqiu’s face stiffen for a moment; he awkwardly shook off his hand.
Only Mother was allowed to touch his head.
Lin Xu seemed to have waited anxiously; as soon as she saw them return, her first question was whether Ji Yuqiao’s stomach still hurt.
After hearing that she was fine, Lin Xu finally relaxed.
However, the summer sun was too scorching, so they stayed indoors until the afternoon, the temperature outside still hot enough to make one’s head spin.
Ji Yuqiao was so overcome by the heat that she lost all interest in a picnic outside. After discussing with everyone, she began packing up to go home, already dreaming of the next family outing.
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Without realizing it, Ji Yuqiao’s summer vacation had quietly slipped away, and in the blink of an eye, it was time to start school again.
This year’s summer vacation was happier than any other, and when school started, Ji Yuqiao was somewhat reluctant to return.
“Stop dawdling, get in the car, I’m going to be late for work,” Ji Tingyang hoisted the lingering Ji Yuqiao into the car.
“You’re a CEO, so what if you’re late, it’s not like anyone’s docking your salary,” Ji Yuqiao pouted.
She was very dissatisfied with him for interrupting her goodbye to her mother.
Ji Tingyang: “One more word and I’ll throw you out.”
Under the pressure of authority, Ji Yuqiao had no choice but to shut her mouth and obediently head to school.
As soon as she arrived in class and sat down, her roommate whispered mysteriously in her ear, “Did you know Xiao Yu broke up?”
Ji Yuqiao glanced at her, “How do you know?”
“Don’t underestimate my sources of information,” her roommate said proudly, “This is a good opportunity, you like Xiao Yu, right?”
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