novelraw Chapter 1071 - 1069: Xiao Yu Is Not Doing Well
Chapter 1071 - 1069: Xiao Yu Is Not Doing Well
Compared to the Zhu Family’s grand and ostentatious living room, the Ji Family’s living room, less than one hundred square meters, isn’t big.Of course, this living room is already the size of a typical apartment for ordinary families, but for someone like Zhu Qianyu who also hails from a wealthy family, the Ji Family has refreshed her perception of what it means to be part of a wealthy family.
In her eyes, all wealthy families love to show off.
From luxury homes to luxury cars, to the clothes and accessories they wear, everything is a signal of their wealth.
But the Ji Family is an exception to what she knows.
Of course, in this bustling area, such a villa is already quite expensive.
But given the Ji Family’s financial status, buying out the whole area of villas would still be quite easy. And this villa, both inside and outside, altogether is only a few hundred square meters, which is not as large as the Zhu Family’s rose garden.
Moreover, from what she saw upon entering, the decor inside is more focused on warmth and comfort and has nothing to do with luxury.
"Xiao Yu, I heard from Little Treasure that you are studying at R University?"
Ji Rui, sitting over there, rarely put aside his airs and looked kindly at the short-haired girl who had troubled his beloved son for months.
"Yes, I’m a sophomore this year."
Unlike her own father who always liked to show off, Ji Huan’s dad was very kind to the younger generation.
Zhu Qianyu felt that maybe it was because she was fond of Ji Huan, otherwise, why would she think everyone from the Ji Family looked so friendly and amiable?
"What a coincidence. Did Little Treasure mention that his mom, brother, and sister were all R University students?"
Zhu Qianyu did remember this, but she forgot whether Ji Huan had told her or it was Tian Fang.
"Yes, now that you mention it, I can call Aunt and Sister Han seniors, and call Brother Ji my senior too."
As the elder took the initiative to chat with her, Zhu Qianyu naturally did not dare to neglect them, carefully responding to Ji Rui’s questions.
Little did she know that her pretty and delicate face, along with her lively short hair, easily made people feel she was a simple young girl, leading them to lower their guard around her.
Moreover, everyone in the Ji Family treated Little Treasure as a treasure, so naturally, Little Treasure’s girlfriend was treated with equal care as a treasure.
As they were talking, a fifty-year-old aunt arrived with fruit.
"Xiao Yu, come, have some fruit."
"Hello, Aunt Guan!" Xiao Yu recognized her; she was the nanny aunt who helped take care of Beibei and Guoguo together with Si Han last time.
"Aunt Guan, do you need help?" Xiao Yu stood up.
Little Treasure also stood up, "Alright, let’s go check out what good food my mom has prepared in the kitchen!"
"Aunt is cooking personally?" This surprised Zhu Qianyu quite a bit.
If she remembered correctly, her sister said Ji Huan’s mom, named Le Tong, was the current vice president of the Ji Family, a very capable strong woman.
"Yes, my mom’s cooking skills are pretty good, although maybe there’s a slight gap compared to your mom, the big chef."
Ji Dabao had returned at some point and laughed, unreservedly exposing him, "Ha, I used to hear the young master say that no star chef’s skills could match his mom’s cooking."
The young master turned to glare at Ji Dabao, "Ji Dabao, I wasn’t the only one who said this!"
Ji Dabao glared back defiantly, "I did say that, but I still stand by my statement!"
Xiao Yu watched the two tall brothers childish bickering at the kitchen door, and somehow, the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but curve into a smile.
Vaguely, she saw her and her sister’s shadow in the two brothers, the dynamic of love-hate was very similar.
Le Tong, inside the kitchen, probably heard the noise outside the door, stuck her head out, "Alright, you two little brats go play somewhere else, Xiao Yu come, help Aunt Tong for a bit, you don’t mind, right?"
Seeing the two guys scolded as little brats and not angered at all, Ji Huan even cheekily pulled her waist, leaning in to kiss her face affectionately, "Go on, keep my mom company."
"Okay..." Xiao Yu responded, obediently heading into the kitchen.
The brothers, arms over each other’s shoulders, went back to the living room to sit down, President Ji glanced at Little Treasure, "Little Treasure, I heard from your brother, Xiao Yu is from the Zhu Family in L City?"
Ji Rui was a caring and responsible father, he had known about Zhu Qianyu’s background ever since Little Treasure asked Ji Dabao about Young Master Yan.
Just that he hadn’t exposed it yet.
He usually didn’t interfere much in matters of his children’s feelings, of course, if they needed his help, he’d give a hand immediately.
"Yes, Daddy. She is the youngest child of the Zhu Family, her mother is the fourth wife, Chen Jing."
Ji Huan didn’t see any problem with Zhu Qianyu’s identity, after all, she couldn’t choose her parents, even if there was a mistake, it was her parents’ fault, she was just an innocent victim.
"Hmm, the Zhu Family recently ran into big trouble..."
Ji Rui was clearly referring to the same matter Zhu Qianyu had specifically mentioned to Ji Huan before.
Now he brought it up, it was obvious that he was probing his son’s thoughts.
"Daddy, Xiao Yu has mentioned this to me. She said it was her dad’s affair and had nothing to do with her."
When Little Treasure said this, his father understood what to do next.
Ji Rui was someone who normally wasn’t interested in others’ private matters.
But when it came to private matters concerning Zhu Zhizhou, he had heard quite a bit.
After all, L City wasn’t too big nor too small, Zhu Zhizhou was quite a notable figure there, so it was hard for him not to know.
The Ji Family and the Zhu Family naturally had business dealings; it was only business contact, privately, there was no personal friendship between them.
So, this time the Zhu Family encountered trouble, naturally, they wouldn’t come to the Ji Family for help.
But now that things were different, his younger son and Zhu Family’s younger daughter became lovers, this matter, as a parent, Zhu Zhizhou was bound to know and would come seeking help sooner or later.
Of course, if the son wanted to help, even if Ji Rui disdained Zhu Zhizhou, he would still lend a hand for the son’s sake.
But now having his son speak so clearly, he knew what needed to be done next.
"Daddy, as the rumors suggest, Xiao Yu and her sister at the Zhu Family, haven’t been living well."
Little Treasure was afraid his father wouldn’t understand, so he added another sentence.
Ji Rui nodded, "Alright, I get it."
Bringing this up, Little Treasure suddenly thought of something.
"Zhu Zhizhou, hasn’t he asked Young Master Yan for help?"
He hadn’t asked Zhu Qianyu about this, knowing she didn’t understand these matters and that Zhu Qianying probably wouldn’t let her know about such things.
This time, before Ji Rui could speak, Ji Dabao took over the conversation, "Young Master Yan isn’t a fool, why would he help him?"