My husband Can Cultivate

Chapter 459: Feeling Good About Myself

Chen Hua shot Yang Qi a scornful glance and ignored him completely, turning instead to Chen Baixiang. "Baixiang, this is my mother! I’ve already put in a good word for you with her. You don’t have to do odd jobs anymore. I’ll arrange a more comfortable job for you, one that pays much more!"

"Oh, really? My own grandfather doesn’t dare to just assign me a job, yet your mother is truly impressive!" Chen Baixiang sneered.

"How can you compare me to your grandfather? Who does he think he is? I’m the CEO of the company that supplies ingredients to the National Medicine Association!" Chen Hua’s mother declared proudly, her pride tinged with disdain.

Yang Qi was taken aback for a moment. It seemed these people from the National Medicine Association had no idea that Chen Baixiang’s grandfather was Chen Guo. That made sense. If they knew, Lin Qiang and Chen Hua would never dare to be so audacious.

"My grandfather is a doctor, a doctor who heals the sick and saves lives. You can’t speak about him like that," Chen Baixiang said with a frown.

"Oh, so he’s a doctor. I heard you also graduated with a master’s from a medical university and that you’re almost thirty, right? A bit old, but you look decent enough, and your education is acceptable. It’s a bit of a stretch for you, but I suppose you’re barely good enough for my son," Chen Hua’s mother said, blatantly sizing up Chen Baixiang with unconcealed contempt.

Sitting on a distant stone bench, Yang Qi didn’t intervene. It was their private affair, and he couldn’t be bothered. Still, he found the woman’s words amusing. Although he didn’t have a high opinion of Chen Baixiang, her grandfather was the vice-chairman of the National Medicine Association, and her father was a leader in the medical system. Not good enough for a mere pretty boy? Truly laughable!

"Auntie, you’re mistaken. I could never be worthy of your noble son," Chen Baixiang said with a smile, a sudden realization dawning on her.

"So you do know my son is noble? I’m the CEO of my company, and my husband holds a key position in the National Medicine Association. My son is indeed quite a catch. You seem to have some self-awareness. That pleases me greatly," the woman said, nodding with satisfaction.

Yang Qi almost burst out laughing. Can she really not detect the sarcasm in Chen Baixiang’s tone?

"Of course I have self-awareness. The last time I was too arrogant, I was taught a very harsh lesson," Chen Baixiang said, naturally referring to the Elixir Medicine Conference. Yang Qi had certainly taught her a lesson she wouldn’t forget; without it, she would have never realized her own faults.

"You were taught a lesson? If you were with my son, that wouldn’t have happened. How about this? I’ll have my husband arrange for you to work with my son, so you won’t have to do odd jobs anymore! Take good care of my son. If you do well, perhaps I’ll let you marry him. Have your parents make time. Tell them we are inviting them to dinner today, and they must attend."

Chen Baixiang was so furious she was on the verge of tears. This was all so absurd. "Why should I serve your son? If you want to serve him, do it yourself! Besides, I’m not good enough for your son, so let’s just drop the topic of marriage. My parents are very busy people, and even my grandfather is swamped. They don’t have time to have dinner with just anyone!"

With a dismissive wave, Chen Baixiang turned toward Yang Qi. "Mr. Yang, let’s go!"

"Stop right there!" Chen Hua’s mother exploded in anger. "Son, is this the woman you found? She has no manners whatsoever! How dare she turn her back and walk away while an elder is speaking to her? Did I say she could leave? So ill-mannered!"

"Baixiang, no matter what issues you have with me, you can’t be rude to your elders. My mom isn’t an ordinary person; she cares deeply about etiquette. Her catering company is worth over a hundred million," Chen Hua couldn’t help but add.

Then, before Chen Baixiang could respond, he grabbed his mother’s arm. "Mom, I don’t care, I just like her! You have to make this happen for me. Just think of it as giving her a chance to turn over a new leaf. She’s still young. How would she know a good man when she sees one? She’s just been deceived by others!"

What the hell? ’Deceived by others’? Is he talking about me? I feel like I just took a stray bullet. What an unexpected disaster. Yang Qi thought.

"Fine. Seeing as my son likes you so much, I’ll overlook your bad habits! Starting today, you will work by my son’s side. But let me remind you, our family is a prestigious one. You’d better not use our name to go around swindling people. If I find out, you’ll have hell to pay!" Chen Hua’s mother said, looking at Chen Baixiang as if bestowing charity.

Chen Baixiang was left utterly speechless. What in the world was going on?

"Baixiang, don’t be scared! As long as I like you, my mom won’t really do anything," Chen Hua said with a smile. "Did you know my parents introduced me to a rich heiress? I thought she was boring and rejected her flat out. I just like ordinary girls like you.

"But you have to perform well. After all, there’s a big gap between our families. If you don’t make a good impression, my parents will never accept you, and then things will get difficult!"

Chen Baixiang shook her head. "Chen Hua, it seems you haven’t understood a word I’ve said. I won’t get in the way of your future. You should go marry your rich heiress. As for me, I’m happy sticking with my little job. I’m sorry, but I really have no feelings for you!"

Finishing her piece, she turned to leave again, only to be grabbed by Chen Hua’s mother. "You little slut, what do you mean by that? You’re still not satisfied with working beside my son? Did you expect us to come to your door and propose marriage? How much of a bride price do you want? Don’t be so greedy. It’s not a good look. That little trick of playing hard to get might work on my son, but you can spare me the act."

"Playing hard to get? Me? Greedy? Lady, get it straight! Your son isn’t some prized catch. Do you really think every woman on earth is dying to marry him? Let me tell you the truth: in my eyes, your son is just a child who hasn’t grown up, and I would never fall for someone like that. Now, I have work to do, so let go of me." Chen Baixiang was genuinely angry now.

In the past, she had been just as self-important, until Yang Qi taught her a brutal lesson. Seeing Chen Hua act this way was like looking at a reflection of her former self, and it made her both furious and embarrassed.

"Bitch, what did you just say?" Chen Hua’s mother shrieked. "You dare belittle my son? You dare say he lacks self-awareness? Believe me, I can make you lose your job! I can get your old fool of a grandfather kicked out and leave both your parents unemployed!"

"Lady, is speaking the truth no longer allowed? You look down on me, and I look down on you. Isn’t it better that we just go our separate ways? Why drag our families into this? Just because I won’t date your son, you threaten my family? That’s no way to handle things. And frankly, I’m not scared. If you have the power, go ahead and try. I’ll be waiting for you to make my whole family unemployed!" Chen Baixiang said, shaking off the woman’s grip and enunciating every single word.