Chen Liuyue looked at Wu Hongjun and Qian Xiaofen.
"After we get more familiar, I'll come visit Grandpa and Grandma, okay?"
No junior in the family had ever bargained with them like this before.
But the feeling wasn't bad at all.
Qian Xiaofen nodded with grandmotherly affection.
Wu Hongjun laughed heartily after hearing this and nodded, saying, "Alright, whatever Little Yue says goes!"
Wu Peihua knew that as an adult, she shouldn't be jealous of a child.
But seeing her parents treat Chen Liuyue so well, she couldn't help it.
"Dad, Mom, don't spoil her too much."
Qian Xiaofen shook her head disapprovingly.
"Peihua, you used to say in front of us that daughters should be doted on."
"You dote on Ruanruan, but spoiling Liuyue is wrong?"
Wu Peihua awkwardly lowered her head, not daring to say anything more.
The family gathering ended. Chen Zhenye stood up first to see the Tao couple off.
Tao Tian and Jin Minjia exchanged contact information with Chen Ruanruan, agreeing to visit all the relatives back in their hometown in a week.
Wu Hongjun and Qian Xiaofen also left.
Before leaving, they said to Chen Liuyue:
"If you ever feel wronged, call your grandpa and grandma."
"If you're not used to living at the Chen house, come stay at the Wu house."
"Remember that?"
Chen Liuyue smiled, her lips curving up to reveal little dimples.
"Okay! But Grandpa, Grandma, don't worry."
"Dad, Mom, brother, and sister are all very good to me. I won't be wronged."
Seeing this, Wu Peihua could only force a smile along.
Chen Haotian, somewhat dissatisfied, was about to say something when he caught a look from his grandfather and then pouted.
Clearly, Ruanruan was the one more likely to be wronged.
Why did Grandpa and Grandma always think they would give Chen Liuyue a hard time?
Besides!
That little minx Chen Liuyue was shrewd as can be. No matter who got wronged, it wouldn't be her.
On the way back to the Chen house.
Chen Liuyue, Chen Zhenye, and Wu Peihua were in one car.
Chen Haotian had to rush back to the company to continue working.
In another car, Qin Xuanye was driving, taking Chen Ruanruan home.
On the way back.
Chen Ruanruan looked at the handsome man in the driver's seat, gripping the steering wheel intently. Suppressing a faint unease in her heart, she couldn't help but ask:
"Xuanye, earlier when you went out to take a call, Liuyue also went out to the restroom."
"Did you run into each other?"
Qin Xuanye's hand on the steering wheel paused.
Images of Chen Liuyue's mischievous smile and that kiss tinged with playful malice flashed through his mind. He remained silent for three or four seconds.
Then, with a cold voice, he answered:
"No."
Even though she got the answer she wanted.
For some reason, Chen Ruanruan still felt a bit of anxious unease.
Perhaps it was a woman's intuition, but she always felt Qin Xuanye's attitude towards Chen Liuyue was somewhat odd.
She couldn't help but ask again:
"Xuanye, then what kind of person do you think Liuyue is?"
This time, Qin Xuanye answered decisively: "I don't know."
Chen Ruanruan subconsciously let out an "Hmm?"
Qin Xuanye: "She's your sister. What she's really like is something you'll have to figure out by spending time with her."
Chen Ruanruan smiled and nodded.
"You're right, Xuanye. Actually, I was really scared of this sister who showed up at first."
"After all, she's Mom and Dad's biological daughter. I was afraid she'd be hostile towards me, that if she insisted on driving me out of the house... there'd be nothing I could do."
"But luckily, Liuyue is a very gentle and easygoing sister."
"I hope we can really become good sisters in the future."
Looking at Chen Ruanruan's innocent expression.
Qin Xuanye originally didn't want to say more, but fearing she might get hurt, he couldn't help adding:
"Chen Liuyue isn't that nice."
"You should still be on your guard a bit."
Hearing her fiancé's assessment, Chen Ruanruan was taken aback and asked in surprise:
"Xuanye, it seems you don't really like Liuyue?"
Qin Xuanye's fingers tightened nervously on the steering wheel.
He replied with apparent calmness:
"Do I?"
"I'm your fiancé, so I'm looking at it from your perspective. I don't think Chen Liuyue is easy to get along with."
"You're simple and guileless, but she's different."
"Better to be careful."
Chen Ruanruan's mouth uttered phrases like "Really?", "That can't be, right?", "I think Liuyue is very innocent."
But in her heart, she secretly harbored joy and elation.
Xuanye doesn't like Chen Liuyue!
That's great.
The trace of worry in her heart gradually faded.
Perhaps she was worrying over nothing. Even if Chen Liuyue was the Chen family's biological daughter, she might only steal the affection of Mom, Dad, and brother.
How could she possibly steal her Xuanye away.
...
In the other car heading back to the Chen house.
Chen Liuyue clearly sensed that Chen Zhenye's attitude towards her had become even more enthusiastic.
This change probably stemmed from her grandparents' attitude.
The Chen Group was impressive, but not as vast as the Wu Group.
Back in the day, Chen Zhenye was just a poor boy. If he hadn't married the wealthy daughter Wu Peihua and received the financial and resource support from his father-in-law, Wu Hongjun,
he wouldn't have become the Chairman Chen he was today.
Moreover, his public image was that of someone who repaid kindness. In every public interview, he never shied away from mentioning his father-in-law's mentorship and support.
Thus, his public reputation was excellent.
Chen Zhenye asked with concern, "Liuyue, tomorrow is Monday. You and Ruanruan can take the driver's car to Jinghai University then."
Jinghai University was local. Except for having to stay in the dormitory from Monday to Friday, weekends were for going home.
The day Chen Liuyue showed up was a Saturday, and today was Sunday.
Tomorrow was school again.
Chen Liuyue shook her head and said, "No need. I plan to sleep in the dormitory tonight, so I won't go with sister."
Chen Zhenye asked anxiously, "Why not stay at home? Was something uncomfortable about where you slept last night?"
Wu Peihua couldn't resist adding a sharp remark.
"She's even staying in Ruanruan's original room. How could it be uncomfortable?"
Chen Zhenye gave his wife a disapproving glance, signaling her to talk less if she couldn't speak properly.
Chen Liuyue curled her lips into a smile and said,
"The room and bed were very comfortable. I just have some things to take care of at school tonight."
Seeing she had made up her mind, Chen Zhenye nodded.
"Alright then. After dinner, have the driver take you there."
Chen Liuyue smiled without saying a word.
Who needs a driver? Having brother-in-law take me will do just fine.
Qin Xuanye took Chen Ruanruan to the Chen house and, unsurprisingly, was asked by the Chen couple to stay for dinner.
Chen Ruanruan also wanted to spend more time with him.
Holding his arm, she cooed, "Xuanye, stay for dinner, please? Okay?"
Qin Xuanye met the teasing gaze of Chen Liuyue not far away.
Even though he was perfectly legitimate, being Chen Ruanruan's fiancé.
But being watched by his ex-girlfriend Chen Liuyue always gave him a strange sense of guilt.
No!
Why should he feel guilty?
The one who initiated the sudden breakup back then was her.
He was the victim.
Qin Xuanye nodded firmly, looking tenderly at Chen Ruanruan.
"Okay, I'll stay and have dinner with you."
