Cheng You raised an eyebrow, "Wow."
She looked like she was watching a show.
Qi Cheng Yan squeezed her hand helplessly, "Don't get too smug."
Cheng You was good at everything, except for her penchant for drama, which she couldn't hide.
Zhou Qi had been in the Qi family for so many years that he had long developed the ability to read people.
Although angry and sad, he did not show it.
He had known for a long time that Madam Qi never considered him part of the family.
He gritted his teeth and looked at Yu Liang, "Why are you two here?"
Cheng You smiled with her eyes curved, "Perhaps you should explain why you arranged for them to stay in Qi Cheng Yan's courtyard."
Zhou Qi's face stiffened. He had almost forgotten about it.
Perhaps because of the things he had just said, Madam Qi felt guilty, and this time she spoke up to help Zhou Qi out, "I gave him the key, I just forgot for a moment."
Zhou Qi was sensible. Knowing that Madam Qi didn't like these two people, he first sent them away, promising Yu Liang that he would arrange accommodation for them.
He walked back in, wearing a polite smile, with Qi Yang behind him.
"I ran into my elder sister on the way, and she was already back."
Qi Yang ignored him and strode directly to Cheng You's side.
"You two! You're in Yancheng and you didn't tell me!"
Qi Yang knew that Cheng You had been admitted to university, but she hadn't had time to ask her when she was coming to Yancheng.
It was only when Madam Qi called that she learned Cheng You had arrived in Yancheng.
Cheng You smiled, "I just arrived yesterday, and I haven't had time to tell my sister. I brought you a lot of things. Sister, come to my place for dinner tomorrow, and I'll cook something delicious for you."
"Okay! I'll take leave when I get back. I've really missed your meat buns."
They looked very close, and Madam Qi found it all an eyesore.
After seeing off Zhang Guihua and Yu Liang, her expression improved slightly.
She sat down and asked, "Cheng You's cooking is very good?"
Qi Yang quickly praised, "Of course it is! It's even better than in restaurants!"
Madam Qi chuckled, "Is that so? Then I must try it. Otherwise, you can cook today."
Cheng You sighed, "Auntie, it's not that I don't want to cook, it's just that I'm not feeling well today and can't cook."
Madam Qi sneered, "I think you just don't want to cook."
Cheng You exclaimed, "I didn't want to be so blunt, but since you've said it, I'll admit it! I hardly ever cook at home; Qi Cheng Yan cooks for me. If you want to eat, you can ask him to make it."
Madam Qi snorted, "A gentleman stays away from the kitchen. Haven't you heard? How can you let a man cook!"
"Gender equality. The Qing Dynasty is long gone. Auntie, your awareness is not good. There are many male chefs in restaurants, and they earn quite a lot of money."
Cheng You always wore a smile, and her voice was gentle, like a soft knife that pierced without a trace.
Qi Yang suppressed a giggle. In this family, only Cheng You could talk back to Madam Qi like this.
It wasn't that she was afraid, it was just that she wasn't eloquent.
Qi Sheng Wen finally spoke, "Alright, it's just a meal. Let Lin Sao do it. How can we let guests cook?"
The atmosphere became tense. Qi Yang looked at him blankly.
Cheng You was the daughter-in-law, so how could she be a "guest"?
It was clear that Qi Sheng Wen did not acknowledge Cheng You at all.
Cheng You smiled charmingly and held the man's arm beside her, saying, "Exactly. We are both guests, so cooking is not proper etiquette."
Your son is a guest, so the daughter-in-law is naturally a guest.
Qi Sheng Wen gave her a indifferent glance, straightened his clothes, and stood up.
"Cheng Yan, come to the study with me."
Qi Cheng Yan patted her hand and whispered, "You talk to your sister. I'll be right back."
Cheng You smiled slightly, "Go ahead."
Even if she was bullied, it wouldn't be by others.
After Qi Cheng Yan went in and the study door was closed, Cheng You's smile widened.
"Zhou Qi, I heard you're no longer working with Professor Zhao. Congratulations."
Qi Yang: "..."
She was stabbing where it hurt. She suspected that Cheng You had come specifically to vent her anger.
Zhou Qi gave a stiff smile, "It's all thanks to you. If it weren't for you, Professor Zhao wouldn't have assigned me to another team."
The project led by Professor Zhao was the most important in the entire agricultural research institute.
Everyone wanted to join his team.
It had taken Zhou Qi considerable effort to be chosen by him.
As a result, because of Cheng You, he was kicked out and became a laughingstock.
Cheng You chuckled, "It's not my credit. I don't have that much influence to alter Professor Zhao's decisions. But it's good. Professor Zhao's team has a lot of work and it's very tiring. You must be much more relaxed now, right?"
Qi Yang couldn't help but chuckle.
Cheng You was really good at provoking people.
But this was Zhou Qi's own doing, he deserved it.
"Oh, right. I brought a lot of things. Auntie, this is Qizi Gao. It's very effective for whitening and removing dark spots. You're older, so if you use this, you'll look years younger."
Madam Qi closed her eyes and rubbed her temples, trying to suppress her anger.
"I never use unbranded products."
Cheng You tutted, "Our Zhenshan Tang might not be famous, but we are not unbranded products. We have licenses."
"Then I don't need it!"
Cheng You said "oh" with some disappointment, "Then forget it. At your age, further maintenance will probably not be very effective. It's just right for Sister's age. After some care, when you reach Auntie's age, you'll still look like this."
Qi Yang was overjoyed by her words, "I also think it's very effective. I use it every day. Look at my hair. Hasn't it become much thicker!"
It was dark and shiny. Everyone thought she was wearing a wig, but she had actually just been eating hair growth pills.
The two chatted enthusiastically, completely indifferent to the unpleasant expressions of the other two.
Soon, Qi Cheng Yan came out of the study. Qi Sheng Wen was still inside.
He looked as usual. No one knew what they had talked about.
He was a man of few words, and if no one spoke to him first, he wouldn't speak.
After coming out, only Cheng You and Qi Yang were chatting.
Zhou Qi's expression turned a bit gloomy, and he asked, "Brother Yan, why are you back? Are you planning to stay in Yancheng this time?"
Before Qi Cheng Yan could speak, Cheng You, like a protective mother hen, said, "No, he's not going back. He misses home, so he came back. After all, his parents are here, and he's the only son in the Qi family. He's worried if he's not in Yancheng. By the way, have you arranged for your aunt and uncle? You seem to be worried about them. Why don't you go out and settle them down first?"
Zhou Qi's face turned dark.
Cheng You really knew how to twist the knife.
Qi Yang chuckled, "Indeed, he's the only son, and I'm his daughter."
Madam Qi scoffed, "What's the use of you two? You're not as good as Ah Qi."