Free Web NovelChapter 1623: Chapter 1066: In-Laws
"That’s Ji Gang’s mom..." Qian Yan quietly introduced, then smiled and greeted the middle-aged woman, "Auntie, why did you come out?"
Mrs. Ji quickly put on a smile: "I haven’t seen you for quite some time, I wasn’t quite at ease, so I came out to have a look, haha..."
"I saw they arrived, so I came out to greet them..." Qian Yan smiled as she introduced Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong to the woman. After everyone exchanged greetings, the group entered the room. As they reached the door, Qian Yan quietly tugged on Chuxia, naturally meaning for Chuxia not to forget to plead for her.
This made Chuxia a bit more curious about Ji Gang.
Qian Yan is not the type who could throw caution to the wind for someone she likes. Compared to before, she’s now less selfish, but considering Ji Gang’s circumstances, it shouldn’t make her so insistent.
Or maybe Ji Gang really has a shining quality the elders have yet to discover?
The room was filled with people: Old Master Wan, Sister-in-law Yin, Wan Yuqiong, Fat Auntie, and Elder Aunt Qi occupied one side. On the other side, a middle-aged man should be Ji Gang’s father, and the young man was naturally Ji Gang. There was also a girl around twenty years old. When Mrs. Ji entered, the girl quickly stood up and let Mrs. Ji in, while she herself looked at Qian Yan enthusiastically: "Sister Yanyan, who are these two?"
"I’m Lin Chuxia, Sister Yanyan’s maternal grandfather is my god-grandfather."
"I’m Luo Xiaoqiong, Lin Chuxia’s good friend."
Without Qian Yan’s introduction, Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong introduced themselves and proactively greeted Ji Gang’s father and Ji Gang. Once they finished speaking, the girl quickly introduced herself: "I’m Ji Xiaomei, Ji Gang’s biological sister."
During the introductions, Chuxia glanced at Ji Gang a few times.
A very polite young man, his appearance was somewhat above average, not unattractive but not particularly outstanding. He was about 1.76 meters tall, considered above average for this era. After politely greeting the two, he busied himself pouring them water and even made sure to pour Luo Xiaoqiong plain water.
"Chuxia, Xiaoqiong, have you eaten?" Wan Yuqiong looked at the two and asked.
"We have." Chuxia replied while observing Wan Yuqiong’s expression; it was clear she wasn’t particularly happy. Her demeanor was calm; having spent so much time with her, Chuxia understood she had this expression when she didn’t like someone.
As for the Ji family, aside from being overly honest and somewhat awkward, there didn’t seem to be much else to it. Perhaps Wan Yuqiong was reluctant to see her daughter suffer with Ji Gang, and that’s why she appeared this way?
However, the Ji family was quite interesting. Despite sensing their unwelcoming stance, feeling somewhat uncomfortable as a result, they still insisted on staying through the awkwardness...
The whole room full of people was mostly silent, which felt so peculiar.
Normally, Old Master Wan, who particularly valued etiquette, was now silent, likely to avoid displeasing his daughter with his meddling. After not interacting for so many years, he cherished this harmonious relationship since she finally opened up.
Sister-in-law Yin was even more unsuitable to partake, so she stayed aside, engaging in a staring match with Elder Aunt Qi.
As an outsider, Elder Aunt Qi had no intention of getting involved.
Fat Auntie was invited by Qian Yan to help lighten the mood, but with such an atmosphere, it was really hard to adjust..., so she felt somewhat relieved upon seeing Chuxia and Luo Xiaoqiong come in, her expression relaxing a bit.
Chuxia’s gaze turned back to Mrs. Ji. This woman and Zhu Jianwen’s mom looked like they came from the same mold. If it weren’t for Ji Gang sitting here, she really would have thought Qian Yan was into Zhu Jianwen instead.
Ever since visiting the Zhou family in A City to acknowledge their relatives, Zhu Jianwen often visited the Lin family from time to time. Recently, Lin Yanqiu and Old Madam Zhou accompanied Yu Tao back to A City, hence he hadn’t come around.
Hesitating slightly, Chuxia looked at Mrs. Ji and asked: "Auntie, may I know your surname?"
Suddenly being addressed by Chuxia, Mrs. Ji was taken aback before sitting up straight and answering: "My surname is Wang."
"I’m sorry, may I ask, do you have a sister or an aunt who married into the Zhu family?"
"How do you know?" Mrs. Ji’s eyes widened, "My second sister’s husband is surnamed Zhu, do you perhaps know my second sister?"
It really is quite the coincidence!
Chuxia’s lips curved into a smile: "Their son is named Zhu Jianwen, right?"
"Yes, yes..." Mrs. Ji nodded repeatedly, "Jianwen’s quite accomplished, he’s obedient and filial, the apple of my second sister and her husband’s eye."
