Qi An'an received the message from Duan Jinghan. When she saw the part about him wanting to be the side piece, she almost spat out her soda.
What the hell?!
Duan Jinghan really was...
Making a lot of sense, huh~
For such an amazing woman like her sister-in-law to belong only to Brother Huan really did seem like a bit of a waste, hahahaha~
Ah... no way, Brother Huan absolutely cannot find out about this thought, otherwise Brother Huan would definitely kill her!
After Qi An'an had laughed enough, she secretly replied: NO, I am a warrior of pure love, seeking only one person in this lifetime. As long as Huanhuan doesn't betray me, I will only love him forever.
Receiving the reply, Duan Jinghan disappointedly shoved his phone back into his pocket.
Jiang Youli still felt he wasn't capable enough.
As long as he was more capable than Qi Huan and became the top young master in the capital circle, Jiang Youli would be willing to change her affections to him!
So the most pressing matter now was to reinvent himself and improve!
During this time, he decided not to bother Jiang Youli anymore. Before Jiang Youli and Qi Huan's wedding in two months, he would amaze her! And make her choose to return to his side!
...
After parting ways with Qi Huan at the Land of Mimi, Jiang Youli went straight back to the Jiang family home. When her car reached the gate, she noticed it was decorated with lanterns and banners, looking incredibly festive.
What was going on?
Returning to the East District villa, Jiang Youli was just about to ask Pretty Mom, but unexpectedly heard the voices of her grandparents and five uncles.
"I watched the entire copyright sale fan meeting of 'Lili on the Plain' today. Our Youli is truly so successful!" First Uncle said.
Youngest Uncle's voice was full of excitement: "I am a fan of 'Lili on the Plain.' I've read all four of her novels. Not only are the political schemes written well, but the emotional arcs between the male and female leads are also delicate and moving. It made a grown man like me cry. When Youli comes back later, I have to ask her for an autograph!"
"I want to take a photo with Youli later," Third Uncle said with a smile.
Second Uncle chimed in, "I want a photo too! And an autograph!"
Jiang Youli didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Her five uncles were always so full of enthusiasm.
At this moment, Fourth Uncle looked out and said, "Youli is back."
Hearing this, the other four uncles stood up from the sofa in unison, striding toward Jiang Youli with their long legs.
Watching her five stylish and elegant uncles walking toward her, a thought popped into Jiang Youli's mind: The dragon has nine sons, and each is unique.
Her five uncles were exactly like that. Even as they aged, each still possessed an extraordinary aura. In their youth, they must have charmed a massive crowd of girls.
Youngest Uncle said with a look of admiration, "Youli, we watched the live broadcast of the 'Lili on the Plain' copyright sale meeting today. You are so amazing to actually be that famous author, 'Lili on the Plain'!"
First Uncle said with great satisfaction, "Exactly! Long Yuan got slapped in the face so hard! He never expected that even after taking out six hundred million, he'd realize he'd been played!"
"But Youli, where did you get so much money? Five hundred million?" Fourth Uncle asked in confusion.
Jiang Youli answered truthfully, "I earned it from buying rare medicinal herbs."
"Rare medicinal herbs?" Third Uncle was surprised. "Could it be that those rare medicinal herbs auctioned off at the biggest auction house in the capital over the years were all yours?!"
Jiang Youli nodded, "Yes."
"No wonder!" The five uncles understood.
You have to know, nowadays those rare medicinal herbs had appreciated in value to one hundred million per plant.
With the scattered auctions over these years, Youli must have made at least two billion!
"With a child like Youli, it seems your Jiang family really can become a top-tier wealthy family!" Old Madam Zhang sighed emotionally while looking at Jiang Yehan.
"It's no wonder Old Master Jiang didn't hesitate to kick Jiang Yangxu's family out of the Jiang family for Youli! Old Master Jiang really has a good eye for talent!" Old Master Zhang said this, then added regretfully, "It's a pity he's gotten old and his health has worsened. He can no longer manage the massive Jiang Medical Corporation, so he could only hand the business over to Jiang Yangxu and Jiang Xing to manage. Otherwise, the Jiang family wouldn't have fallen into such a decline in recent years."
Jiang Youli said, "I have already promised Grandpa that I will definitely make the Jiang family a top-tier wealthy family."
Nobody in the Zhang family doubted Jiang Youli's words in the slightest.
At this moment, Nanny Wang walked out of the kitchen carrying a dish and smiled, "Alright, Sir, Madam, Miss, the food is all ready."
"Great, there are a lot of dishes today, let's go help." Fourth Uncle said and took the lead to go into the kitchen.
The other four uncles followed him in, each bringing out a dish.
Zhang Susu looked at the busy backs of her five older brothers and couldn't help but laugh, "These five brothers of mine are working even harder to show off in front of Youli than you are as her father."
Jiang Yehan looked serious, "As her father, I can't lose either. If they carry one dish, I'll carry two!"
Saying that, he rolled up his sleeves and also ducked into the kitchen.
Jiang Youli burst into laughter, "They're even competing over this?"
Old Madam Zhang smiled helplessly, "The kitchen is going to be packed full with all those grown men."
Looking at the room full of bustling figures, the smile on Jiang Youli's face never faded, and her heart became increasingly full and happy.
She took a step forward: "Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, I'm going to help too!"
...
After eating, Jiang Youli took out her phone and finally saw Jiang Zhao's friend request on WeChat.
She accepted it.
After adding him, she directly chose to block Jiang Zhao's Moments, not planning to see any future updates he posted, only allowing Jiang Zhao to see the Moments she posted.
Jiang Youli got an idea, so she turned to Pretty Mom and Handsome Dad and said, "Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, good uncles, we haven't taken a big group photo yet. How about we take one now?"
The uncles were very happy, "Sure!"
"Nanny Wang, please take a picture for us!" Jiang Youli called out to Nanny Wang.
"Okay, Miss." Nanny Wang stepped forward and took Jiang Youli's phone.
Jiang Youli stood right in the middle, Zhang Susu and her husband Jiang Yehan on the left, and Old Master Zhang and the Old Madam on the left as well.
The five uncles stood in the second row.
"Come on, say cheese~" Nanny Wang called out.
"Cheese." Jiang Youli struck the most old-fashioned yet practical peace sign, smiling happily alongside Pretty Mom and Handsome Dad.
Click. Nanny Wang pressed the shutter, taking five photos in a row.
After taking her phone back, Jiang Youli checked the gallery, chose the most satisfying group photo, and posted it to her Moments with the caption:
Having a family that spoils you is a super happy thing~
Jiang Youli knew that Jiang Zhao would definitely be frantically stalking her Moments.
Let him stalk all he wants!
Just let Jiang Zhao remain trapped in regret forever.
It was what he deserved.
...
Meanwhile, in an apartment in a certain residential complex, the living room seemed exceptionally desolate.
Qin Yulian, who had been taking care of her son Jiang Xing in the hospital for a day and a night, sat down at the dining table. Looking at the simple three dishes and one soup on the table, her expression was slightly dissatisfied as she said, "This is all we're eating tonight?"
Jiang Zhao explained, "I don't know how to cook, so I ordered takeout. If you aren't used to eating this, I'll hire a cooking lady to come over and help make food tomorrow. Let's just make do with this for tonight."
"Make do with this... I've never had to just 'make do' in my entire life!" Qin Yulian reluctantly picked up her bowl and chopsticks, starting to eat sullenly.
After barely taking a few bites of her food, she couldn't hold back her complaints any longer. "My brother has truly gone too far! I can't believe he actually made us move out!"
"That's enough. The news of our family being kicked out of the Jiang household has already spread through the entire capital's social circle. It's perfectly normal that your brother and his family don't want to share in our humiliation. It is understandable," Jiang Yangxu said, his face stern.
Qin Yulian, however, retorted in displeasure, "You might understand, but I certainly don't! I am his biological sister! We were only staying there for a few days, and he was in such a rush to throw us out!"
"And Xiaoli is your biological daughter, my biological sister. Yet when we first saw her, didn't we also despise her return to the Jiang family? Didn't we also refuse to let her live with us?" Jiang Zhao chimed in abruptly.
