The atmosphere in Zhai Mansion was full of joy. Whether it was because of the festival or his own misunderstanding, Tang Yili felt that Aunt Yu was dressed more solemnly today than usual.
Wearing a plain Chinese-style button-up top, the sleeves are a little too short, just enough to reveal a mutton-fat jade bracelet on her right wrist, which looks plump and noble.
Tang Yili handed her the leather bag and praised it twice, making Aunt Yu even more energetic.
Walking into the living room, Zhai Qingpeng and Ji Nanyun were both there, chatting and laughing. When he saw Tang Yili, Xun Miaoyun waved to her.
"We were just talking about whoever is the first to arrive today will eat the biggest mooncake. Ah Li, you are the first. Xun Lang hurry up and hurry up. We have just arrived at the bottom of the mountain and it is still a step too late."
Tang Yili walked over with a smile and took out two sets of thermal underwear for Zhai Qingpeng and Ji Nanyun. He also took out a cashmere bottoming sweater and gave it to Xun Miaoyun.
"Mom's piece is this year's new model from Yili Clothing."
The Zhai family never lacks gift-givers, so Tang Yili chooses gifts that are not expensive but heart-warming, which is considered very thoughtful.
Xun Miaoyun was very happy. He unfolded his dark gray turtleneck and showed it to himself.
"It's really good. I will wear this if I have social events."
Tang Yili: "With my mother helping me with business, Yili Clothing will definitely make a lot of money."
Xun Miaoyun and Zhai Qingpeng both laughed and went to take off the men's thermal underwear again.
Only Ji Nanyun looked serious and didn't even look at the gift. He asked Tang Yili: "Did your people call Ji's today to ask about the investment funds?"
This kind of thing must be reported to Ji Nanyun as soon as possible.
Tang Yili nodded truthfully, "Yes, because it's been a while. Many projects in Fengtang have been launched. Funds have been tight recently, so... I want to ask what's going on."
"It seems Xun Lang didn't tell you."
Tang Yili didn't understand: "What did you say?"
Ji Nanyun smiled coldly: "The Ji family has suspended investment in Fengtang. I thought Xun Lang would tell you, but it seems not. An official email will be sent to you tomorrow, so you don't have to wait for the money."
"As for the reason, you should know it yourself."
Ji Nanyun's words were as cold as a knife and decisive. Tang Yili reacted for a while, feeling cold in his heart but burning on his face.
It feels like a person who comes to beg for food, is rejected, and then is laughed at, without looking in the mirror to see what kind of virtue he has.
Look at the virtues of your Tang family and how dare you ask for money. It's too late for Mr. Ji to get rid of you, so how can you continue to invest?
Ji Nanyun wanted to save face and was old-fashioned, so of course he couldn't tolerate his in-laws being poked in the back.
Tang Yili held back her tears and lowered her head. Above her head, the concerned and pitiful eyes of Xun Miaoyun and Zhai Qingpeng dangled back and forth. Tang Yili couldn't bear it anymore, so she stood up and said, "I'm going to the bathroom."
Flee in despair.
The restroom next to the restaurant is a real restroom that can only be used for washing hands, so it is semi-open. Only tall green plants block part of the view, but it is not soundproof.
She could still hear Xun Miaoyun's scolding voice in the living room——
"What are you doing? Why don't you have a good time? You have to make someone else's child cry. If you don't invest, you won't invest. When you talk about her father, aren't you sincerely looking for trouble!"
"Besides, didn't everyone clean up afterward?"
"Cleared?" Ji Nanyun sneered, "Is it true that the old couple and the young couple are close to bankruptcy? Zhao Meilun's aborting the child is admitted by others."
"Originally, when we suddenly married Tang Feng, there were speculations from outside that our Ji family paid money to marry us forcefully. Now, Tang Feng's matter has been revealed. At the same point, the younger wife aborted the child and the eldest daughter married Ji family.
, This clearly tells people that there is something behind the marriage between our two families."
There is nothing that can be cleaned in this world, only things that get darker as they get cleaned up.
"In a family like ours, marrying a daughter-in-law is just like human trafficking. Let's talk about whether it's a shame or not. When I go out to socialize now, I'm most afraid of hearing people talk to me about the marriage of my children."
You say one thing, and he has ten.
Xun Miaoyun was angry.
Zhai Qingpeng, on the other hand, took a slow sip of tea and said, "Okay, in a family like ours, it's normal for people to guess anything. Nan Yun, it's you who thinks this daughter-in-law is worthless, don't blame anyone else."
As if he was not afraid of being heard, Ji Nanyun maintained a normal speaking volume throughout the whole process, neither too high nor too low.
"Dad, I won't argue. You are right. The biggest role of this daughter-in-law in marrying into our family is to tie up Xun Lang, so I don't expect anything else."
"From now on, she'd better keep to herself and stop messing around."
Xun Miaoyun turned her head towards the bathroom and glared at Ji Nanyun fiercely.
At this time, Aunt Yu's voice came from the foyer, completely immersed in joy.
In the living room, Xun Miaoyun and the others followed the sound and saw a young girl coming in following Xun Lang.
Tang Yili listened in the bathroom, and wanted to leave several times, but she held it back.
She repeatedly told herself that this was marriage, not love, and freedom was a thing of the past that was out of reach for her.
Marrying into the Ji family, if it weren't for Xun Lang himself who covered up the ugliness of the transaction, then there was actually no difference in essence from marrying Li Jiaoyang.
Marrying high, people don't look down on her at all.
As long as he understands this, Tang Yili will feel less embarrassed.
The marriage market has always been an exchange of equal value. She took advantage of the Ji family first, so she must be allowed to get some back. Therefore, suffering this grievance is really nothing.
Taking ten thousand steps back, she really loves Xun Lang and is willing to endure some hardships for him.
Tang Yili walked out of the bathroom and saw Xun Miaoyun holding a girl's hand and listening to her story with a smile.
"...I have lived here since I was a child. How could I forget the road? However, the taxi driver complained to me all the time, saying that he had never heard of anyone living here and that he must have taken the wrong road. Fortunately, when I saw the checkpoint later, I knew that I had remembered it correctly.
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Aunt Jade looked kind and thought about asking, "Then why did you come in with the young master?"
"The checkpoint didn't let taxis in, so I was worried about walking up. Xun Lang happened to pass by, so I took a ride."
"You kid, you are so insignificant, why do you keep calling Xun Lang, the young master's name..."
Aunt Yu was about to reprimand.
Zhai Qingpeng said: "They are originally the same age. They have played together since childhood, so they should be called by their first names."
"That's right, the children have grown up, let's not restrain them in the same old ways."
Just as Tang Yili walked up to her, Xun Miaoyun noticed her and turned around to introduce her warmly.
"Ali, this is Lin Ye, the daughter of Aunt Yu, who we have grown up with. She just came back from abroad recently, and we just happened to be celebrating the holidays together."
Tang Yili walked over and nodded politely.
Lin also grew up among the elders, and the affinity he deliberately displayed was somewhat different from the arrogant and free-spirited Bai Fumei image in the photos.
But Tang Yili still recognized Lin Ye, the interior designer.