It was probably out of respect for Grandma Lv that Qin Xian acted so decisively. After all, Yu Lu’s advances were so aggressive that if he let her continue like this, things might spiral out of control.
Better to make things clear once and for all, to avoid any further complications and to completely shut down all of Yu Lu’s excuses.
Sure enough, after Qin Xian finished speaking, Yu Lu froze in place. His tone was serious, and she wasn’t foolish—she could tell.
Shouldn’t men enjoy scenes of women fighting over them? Even if they weren’t intentionally two-timing, shouldn’t they feel a sense of pride in such situations? Even the most outstanding men couldn’t escape this—they usually pretended not to understand and secretly reveled in it! What was wrong with Qin Xian?
Staring at the closed door in front of her, Yu Lu returned to her room in a daze and collapsed onto the bed.
She had never felt so humiliated or defeated in her life. In an instant, a wave of bitterness overwhelmed her, and tears began to fall.
She had never cried over a man before.
If Qin Xian had initially been her prey, he had now truly pierced her heart.
She had always been spoiled and confident in her understanding of human psychology, so nothing had ever slipped out of her control. This was her first real defeat.
She refused to give up. If seduction didn’t work, she would resort to drugging him. After all, wasn’t that how his wife had come into the picture?
Unfortunately for her, Ji Fei saw right through her plan.
Ji Fei’s lips twitched as she clung to Qin Xian, nibbling his chin. “You’re such a magnet for trouble!”
Hearing Ji Fei’s thoughts, Qin Xian’s expression darkened. It seemed some people just couldn’t take a hint.
Qin Xian couldn’t be bothered to deal with it and instead took the initiative to send a message in the family’s gossip group behind Ji Fei’s back. He had more important matters to attend to.
In no time, the group chat exploded.
After replying to a few messages, Qin Xian wrapped his arms around his beloved and went to sleep.
The next morning, Qin Xian went alone to see Grandpa Qin.
Upon hearing his request, Grandpa Qin glared at him in exasperation, but then a sense of pride washed over him. It was rare for his grandson to make such a bold request, and he was more than willing to grant it. This was an honor none of his other grandchildren had received, as Grandpa Qin had always carried a sense of guilt toward Qin Xian.
“Back then, I didn’t take good care of you. I’m glad you’ve now… settled down and built a family. The fact that you’ve found someone you want to spend your life with makes me truly happy.” As he spoke, Grandpa Qin’s eyes grew misty.
“Grandpa, I’m fine now,” Qin Xian said calmly. Since he barely remembered the past, it no longer mattered to him.
Grandpa Qin blinked and waved his hand. “Alright, have your people make the arrangements.”
After leaving the study, Qin Xian went to see Grandma Lv. Originally, she had been handling the preparations for the birthday banquet, but now Qin Xian took over everything.
Grandma Lv was still worried, fearing that Qin Xian might be overburdened, but he assured her it was no trouble.
As they were talking, Lu Meihe arrived. It was natural for her to visit her mother, and when she saw Qin Xian, she greeted him with a smile.
Qin Xian immediately felt uncomfortable, especially when Grandma Lv got up to fetch something and Lu Meihe sat down close to him. In that instant, his body stiffened, and his expression turned grim.
“It seems Yu Lu hasn’t gotten up yet. Last night, she went back with you all to rest. I hope she didn’t cause any trouble. That girl has been spoiled by her father and me. If she’s being stubborn, feel free to scold her as her elder brother. It’s fine.”
If Grandma Lv hadn’t returned just then, Qin Xian might not have been able to respond at all. He quickly stood up, excused himself, and left without another word.
“Did I say something wrong?” Lu Meihe asked, puzzled.
Grandma Lv sighed. “Ah, it’s our fault for not taking better care of him when he was young. His personality still hasn’t fully recovered. Maybe when your husband arrives, we should have him take another look.”
Lu Meihe suddenly froze, her mind going blank.
When Grandma Lv called her name twice more, Lu Meihe abruptly changed the subject, and Grandma Lv, not noticing, went along with it.
From that day on, the entire old estate began to be decorated. Various construction teams came and went.
First, the main residence was adorned, followed by the backyard, the square…
As Ji Fei passed by, she couldn’t help but laugh. “Grandpa may be old, but his heart isn’t. Does he really like these pink and blue colors? And all these hearts, balloons, and flowers? Is this really the style for a birthday banquet?”
The other family members were equally puzzled and asked the elders, but no one knew for sure. All they knew was that everything had been arranged by Qin Xian.
“Could it be… that it’s all tailored to Sister-in-law’s preferences?” Qin Tiantian asked with a smile.
Ji Fei glanced around. “Your brother has no sense of aesthetics, but you’re right—this is exactly my style.”
The members of Qin Xian’s family didn’t dare say more. Apart from busily coordinating with the workers, they were careful to prevent others from noticing anything unusual.
Meanwhile, Yu Lu, who refused to give up until she hit a wall, finally got her hands on the drug but couldn’t find an opportunity to use it. Qin Xian was simply too busy. Even Ji Fei only saw him at night. To avoid any mishaps, Ji Fei reminded him to stay far away from Yu Lu and not to eat or drink anything suspicious.
Qin Xian didn’t need Ji Fei’s reminder, but as he looked at her, the love in his eyes became even harder to conceal.
One day before the banquet, a team of makeup artists arrived to do trial looks for the women of the household.
Ji Fei usually preferred light makeup and wanted to skip the hassle, but Qin Yan and Qin Rong insisted, forcing her to sit through the full process in her room.
“You’re the lady of the house. You have to make a dazzling entrance. You can’t just slack off,” Qin Yan said.
“Exactly! All sorts of business partners will be there. If another Yu Lu shows up, it’ll be a nightmare. So, Sister-in-law, you have to outshine everyone!” Qin Rong exclaimed excitedly.
“Alright, alright. But do you really need to watch me like this? Shouldn’t you find your own rooms to get ready?” Ji Fei asked, noticing that the team assigned to her was the largest—over a dozen women, each with their own tasks.
With all their tools, the room felt a bit cramped.
“We’ll watch you first, then go do ours,” the two said, their enthusiasm making Ji Fei suspicious.
[Are they just using me as a dress-up doll?]
Qin Yan and Qin Rong: Nervous.JPG.
[They don’t really need this elaborate trial. They’re just playing a dressing game with me!]
Qin Yan and Qin Rong: …
Suddenly, there was a loud bang outside. Ji Fei immediately wanted to see what was happening, but the curtains in the room had been drawn without her noticing.
“What’s going on?” Ji Fei asked.
Qin Yan quickly held her down. “Don’t move. The makeup artist is about to start.”
Qin Rong ran to the window and pretended to look out. “Oh, something that was being moved earlier fell over. It’s nothing.”
Meanwhile, in the newly constructed building, all the girls who had gone in for their trial looks were being quietly ushered out.
When they stepped outside, they were stunned.
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