Chapter 94: Ji Family Banquet
Chapter Ninety-Five: Ji Family Banquet （1）
Early in the morning, Xia Yang drove to the bottom of Qing Tian Building. Song Shishi happened to be coming downstairs and saw a super cool Porsche, so she went over to see whose it was.
She was startled when she looked closer; the man sitting inside was the usually ruffian-like Xia Yang. He looked completely transformed, appearing serious and proper, dressed in a suit and tie, with his hair neatly combed. Upon closer inspection, he bore a slight resemblance to Ji Xiangyu!
Song Shishi knocked on the car window, and it slowly rolled down.
Song Shishi asked curiously, “Are you Xia Yang?”
Xia Yang frowned, flicked Song Shishi’s head, and asked, “Shishi, did your forehead get squeezed? Why are you asking such a stupid question!”
Song Shishi covered her forehead, which stung from the flick, and pouted unhappily, “Speaking of which, your attire today is really striking. You’re genuinely handsome in a different way, a world apart from your previous ruffian persona!”
Xia Yang patted Song Shishi’s head and warned, “What ruffian, ruffian? Call me ‘ge’ from now on. I’m older than you, so be polite!”
Song Shishi giggled foolishly, “Brother Xia…”
After saying that, her expression immediately turned unhappy, “It’s disgusting to ask me to call you like Song Shishi!”
Xia Yang pushed Song Shishi’s head away and closed the car window. Song Shishi amusingly tried to stop the window from closing, but it was automatic and uncontrollable. She could only shout at Xia Yang through the glass, “Hey, say something!”
“Shishi, what’s wrong?” Qing Tian said, patting Song Shishi’s shoulder.
Song Shishi turned around and was almost startled again. She clutched her chest and feigned shock, asking, “Sister Qing, are you playing a shape-shifting game with Xia Yang to surprise me?”
Qing Tian smiled and asked, “How is it, do I look good?”
Song Shishi nodded, “You look good, but why are you dressed so formally? Where are you going?”
Xia Yang rolled down the car window and shouted at Song Shishi, “Song Shishi, I’ve realized you’re unusually talkative. Aren’t you going to your date yet?”
Song Shishi pouted unhappily and complained, “You’re all ganging up on me. This isn’t fun. I’m not playing anymore!”
Qing Tian linked arms with Song Shishi and comforted her, “Shishi, don’t be angry. I’ll see how I deal with Xia Yang later!”
Song Shishi looked at Qing Tian and Xia Yang and couldn’t help but sigh, “You two look like a couple, working together so well. It really makes one imagine things!”
Qing Tian said nonchalantly, “Xia Yang and I are naturally the same kind of people!”
Xia Yang actually liked what Song Shishi said this time and gave her a thumbs-up, saying, “Shishi, you’ve improved and have good judgment. I really like what you said!”
Song Shishi pretended to faint. What did he mean “I really like what you said”? He should be trying to win her over! After Song Shishi’s mind caught up, she called out, “Hey, Xia Yang, are you mistaken? Shouldn’t you be trying to win me over right now? After all, I’m your future sister-in-law. Won’t you have a good life if you don’t try to win me over?”
Qing Tian, speechless, walked past the car towards the passenger seat and said to Song Shishi, “You’re really going too far. I’m leaving now, Shishi…”
Before she could finish, Xia Yang sped off in the car, leaving behind a cloud of dust.
Song Shishi grumbled at the car’s taillights, “What’s this? They don’t take me seriously at all!”
“Are they dating?” Li Minghao asked casually as he walked up to Song Shishi.
Song Shishi immediately snuggled into Li Minghao’s embrace and said playfully, “Why didn’t you call me when you came?”
Li Minghao hugged Song Shishi and said dismissively, “I left early this morning, so I came to pick you up to go together, but I ran into Brother Yu!”
Song Shishi immediately wriggled out of Li Minghao’s embrace and asked in surprise, “Ji Xiangyu? You saw Ji Xiangyu? Where?”
Li Minghao pointed to the open space ahead, “Over there!”
Song Shishi’s face immediately showed a mournful expression, and she cried, “It looks like things are going to get complicated again!”
Li Minghao looked at Song Shishi, confused, “Shishi, what happened? What’s going to get complicated?”
Song Shishi pulled Li Minghao along as they walked, saying, “I’m hungry. Let’s go eat quickly!”
Li Minghao didn’t ask any further questions and took Song Shishi out on a date!
Grandfather Ji’s birthday party was not held at home but at the world-renowned Holy Courtyard Hotel.
The Holy Courtyard Hotel is located in the city’s most prosperous area, blending luxurious grandeur with tranquil nature, and embodying opulent magnificence and elegant nobility within this urban oasis, creating an unparalleled extraordinary aura.
Furthermore, the operating rights of this hotel also belong to the Ji Family.
Qing Tian stood at the main entrance, gazing up at the ninety-nine-story hotel, and sighed deeply, “The Ji Family is truly wealthy and powerful. Such a luxurious hotel, such high-class residences, and such high-class cars – it’s not just about being rich, is it!”
Xia Yang put his arm around Qing Tian and whispered intimately in her ear, “These are all superficial. What is money? Can money buy everything?”
Qing Tian thought about it and then smiled at Xia Yang, saying, “Then let’s work hard together to get into Media University. I’ve decided to become a reporter who saves lives and helps the injured!”
Xia Yang asked curiously, “Isn’t that phrase ‘saves lives and helps the injured’ used to describe doctors?”
Qing Tian laughed happily and spun around, “It seems our classmate Xia Yang has some brains after all, hehe…”
Xia Yang just looked at Qing Tian and said, “Silly girl!”
Qing Tian pouted and smiled. The two of them were getting along better and better, looking very much like a pair of close siblings!
Qing Tian suddenly leaned closer to Xia Yang, linked his arm, and said happily, “It’s so good. If only it could always be like this!”
Xia Yang looked at Qing Tian, and a feeling of happiness bloomed in his heart. This feeling was truly wonderful.
Xia Yang stopped in his tracks and watched Qing Tian walking ahead. A pink glow emanated from Qing Tian. Was this the color of happiness?
Just then, Qing Tian turned around and extended her hand towards him, saying, “Why are you standing there? Aren’t you coming?”
For the first time in Xia Yang’s life, his heart felt as if it were melting into water with warmth!
Grandfather Ji stood in the distance in the lobby, watching the happy expression on Xia Yang’s face. A subtle smile also curved his lips, almost imperceptible.
He looked at Qing Tian and felt a great fondness for this young girl. Although Qing Tian wasn’t exceptionally beautiful, what attracted him more was the resolute spirit she possessed.
She was like a sunflower, always following the sunshine, never looking back!
Ji Xiangyu stood beside Grandfather Ji, watching Qing Tian and Xia Yang. His expression grew colder, and he felt as if he were about to lose everything.
Grandfather Ji turned to look at Ji Xiangyu and asked kindly, “Xiao Yu, if you and Xiao Yang both liked the same woman, what would you do?”
Ji Xiangyu lowered his head, frowned, and pondered. If he and Xia Yang were both pursuing Qing Tian, who would she choose? Him or Xia Yang? Such a hypothetical situation felt unpleasant because Ji Xiangyu didn’t know Qing Tian’s answer. He lacked the confidence to believe Qing Tian would definitely choose him, as he couldn’t provide her with a simple and carefree life. Born into such a family, many things were beyond his control!
Grandfather Ji raised his weathered hands and placed them on Ji Xiangyu’s shoulders, saying earnestly, “Xiao Yu, there are many things to do in life. Some things cannot be achieved just because you want them to. Sometimes, you must make the right decision even if you like something, and you have to let it go. Sometimes, a seemingly small decision can affect your entire life. Do you understand what Grandpa means?”
Ji Xiangyu nodded. Grandfather Ji always taught him profound life lessons. How could he not understand such simple principles? But why couldn’t one live life following their heart? Why must they yield to reality? Couldn’t they change the world with their own abilities?
One thing Grandfather Ji admired about Ji Xiangyu was that he wouldn’t act unless he was very confident. Ji Xiangyu’s mind was always sharp, but he seemed rather slow when it came to emotions!
Grandfather Ji patted Ji Xiangyu’s shoulders heavily several times without saying a word. Ji Xiangyu looked at Grandfather Ji with a heavy heart, smiling faintly with a hint of melancholy.
While Qing Tian was waiting for Xia Yang in the waiting area, Ji Xiangyu walked up to her and sat down opposite her. Seeing Ji Xiangyu, Qing Tian tensed up, unsure what to say. Her gaze was unnaturally fixed on the space behind Ji Xiangyu, waiting for him to speak!
Ji Xiangyu silently looked at Qing Tian for several seconds before saying, “You look beautiful today, like a flower fairy from a fairy tale, a violet fairy!”
Qing Tian nervously tugged at her dress and unconsciously tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear. She was in a state of extreme nervousness. This time, she was appearing as Xia Yang’s companion. Would Ji Xiangyu misunderstand? She was becoming more and more confused about how to explain. The more she tried to sort it out, the more tangled it became!
Qing Tian clutched the hem of her skirt and nervously replied, “Thank you!”
Ji Xiangyu looked at the light purple dress Qing Tian was wearing and said deeply, “This dress is called: violet. It symbolizes eternal beauty and everlasting youth.”
Qing Tian also looked down at her dress and murmured, “So every dress really has its story. What is the story of this dress?”
Ji Xiangyu sighed, looking into the misty distance with that incredibly cool 45-degree angle, “It suits you very well. This dress looks beautiful!”
A blush crept onto Qing Tian’s face. It was the first time Ji Xiangyu had praised her so formally, and her heart was filled with joy.
Qing Tian looked at Ji Xiangyu and smiled, saying, “This dress was a gift from Xia Yang. But after truly understanding the story behind it, I realized how much effort the designer put into creating each priceless gown!”
Ji Xiangyu gave a bitter smile. As expected, this dress was a gift from Xia Yang to Qing Tian. His gaze darkened, and then he said faintly, “I’ll go in first. Thank you for coming to Grandpa’s birthday party. Have fun.”
Qing Tian watched Ji Xiangyu’s cold retreating back with a sense of loss, feeling that something had gone wrong in that scene, but history could not be replayed!
Ji Xiangyu, what are you thinking?
Qing Tian truly couldn’t understand!!!
