Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Song Chuyi also felt a little shocked. He guessed that Changqing would bring gifts for Dai Ai as well but he didn’t expect it to be an expensive watch. However, the things she bought for Grandma Song and Father Song weren’t cheap either. It looked like she didn’t spend much of his five hundred thousand on herself.
He was also puzzled as to when she came to know the ways of the world and even knew how to use a watch to bury the hatchet with Dai Ai. A gift never offended anyone.
How strange.
“Right, don’t I have a gift?” At this moment, Song Chulang, who had been staying silent at the side, suddenly spoke up.
When Changqing turned her head back and saw the coldness in Song Chulang’s eyes, she suddenly understood that this person was trying to make things difficult for her.
She didn’t prepare any gift for him at all.
Firstly, of course it was because she was petty. After all, the gifts for the Song Family were all above a hundred thousand, and if she got one for him too, she definitely wouldn’t have much left for herself.
Secondly, she totally didn’t expect him to be around when she gave the gifts out. Did he not detest her? Why was he back when it wasn’t even time to get off work?
Changqing blinked. After all, she started off with acting and quickly pretended to be looking around her things. She hit the back of her head and said, “Big brother, I left your gift in my car. It might’ve been left behind when I got Chuchu to carry the things for me.”
Song Chuyi looked at her face as though it was true and even recalled back that when they got out of the car, he even checked with her and she said with certainty that these were all the gifts. What was the situation now?
He squinted.
Changqing even gave him a begrudging look. Only the two of them were standing very close together, so only he could see the slyness in her eyes.
“Pass me the keys, and I’ll go get the gift,” Changqing said.
Song Huaisheng passed her the key and Changqing walked out. Song Huaisheng couldn’t help but nod. “Chuyi, I’m getting fonder of Changqing, this daughter-in-law.”
Song Chuyi smiled lightly.
In less than two minutes, Changqing brought a new tie in. This tie was prepared for her father. Luckily, she had something to cope with the emergency at such a critical moment.
Song Chulang accepted it and took a look. He put it on and said lightly, “The color of this tie seems a little dark. It seems more suitable for someone of my Dad’s age.”
“Really? Oh, then I’m really sorry,” Changqing said innocently. “It was because I saw that the colors of the shirts you wear are all quite dark, so I thought you liked darker colors.”
Song Huaisheng chuckled when he heard that. “Chulang, look, I told you before to stop dressing so maturely; even Dad dresses in younger-looking clothes.”
Song Chulang tugged the corners of his lips into an apparent smile.
The means of this Yan Changqing were getting more and more formidable.
“Actually, it isn’t important how good the gift looks; it’s the thought that counts,” Dai Ai said gently with a smile. “Besides, she even brought them back all the way from Hong Kong. Also, I feel that this tie does have some personality.”
Song Chulang put the tie back. “You’re right; it does have some personality.”
Only then did Changqing heave a sigh of relief. She turned away and continued chatting with Dai Ai and Grandma Song all the way till dinner time.
The Song Family chef had good cooking skills. However, Changqing didn’t dare to eat too much.
Grandma Song said amiably, “Changqing, you didn’t seem to eat much today. Was it because the food wasn’t to your liking? Why don’t I get the kitchen to make more dishes?”
“No need, no need. It’s just that I grew heavier recently and I’m trying to control my weight,” Changqing said with embarrassment.
Dai Ai smiled and said, “I think you look quite good; there’s no need to lose weight.”
“Exactly.” Grandma Song agreed and even stood up to scoop more food for her. “Eat more, gain more weight and give birth to a fat little fellow for the Song Family.”
Changqing’s face reddened and she could only stand and accept the chicken Grandma Song scooped for her.
Song Chuyi lowered his head and said softly, “Eat it first. Otherwise, you’ll be hungry when we exercise at night.”
Exercise in the middle of the night…
Changqing’s face blushed immediately. She lowered her head quickly and ate the meat in huge mouthfuls.
Dai Ai teased, “Look, a word from Chuyi and she’s all changed. I wonder what the little couple was talking about.”
“I just thought about it and decided to start losing weight tomorrow,” Changqing said with a smile with her face all flushed.
“That isn’t a bad idea.” Dai Ai supported her with a smile.
After dinner, Changqing watched a family drama with Grandma Song downstairs. Dai Ai sat by the side, chatting about women’s skincare from time to time. After finishing that topic, she started talking about children.
Changqing didn’t know much about children but was quite fond of children. On top of that, she was now married and would subconsciously listen carefully. Dai Ai talked a lot about what she learned before and after pregnancy and the things to take note of after getting pregnant. Changqing listened with interest.
On the other side, at the dining area, Song Chuyi was discussing the Song’s business and family issues with Song Huaisheng and Song Chulang. They were just talking about things related to who got promoted, what new projects the company came up with again, what problems arose and some internal conflicts in the company.
Song Chuyi wasn’t interested in all this. However, he was always forced to listen to some of it by his father and brother every time.
They were finally almost done and he immediately stood up during a break and walked towards the living room. When he was close, he happened to hear Dai Ai talking about which position was best for conception.
Changqing’s face flushed from hearing all this but her eyes shone brightly.
He coughed softly and said, “I’m a little tired tonight. Are you going up with me to sleep or…”
“I’m going up to sleep too; I’m quite tired after the plane ride.” It wasn’t that Changqing was unwilling to stay. It was mainly because she was still apprehensive about Song Chulang, who was full of hostility towards her.
“You two go on ahead; you don’t have to keep me company.” Grandma Song chuckled as she waved her hand. She couldn’t wait for them to quickly go upstairs to make her a grandchild.
When they got back upstairs, Changqing saw the big bed and subconsciously recalled the previous time she slept over.
Her first time was lost here and she wondered if those bedsheets were still in the changing room where she left them.
“You really are getting better at currying the favor of my family members, not even letting Dai Ai off,” Song Chuyi suddenly said lightly.
Changqing turned her head to the side and saw his eyes that were as bright as a torch. Afraid that he would get angry for currying the favor of his step-mom. she quickly said obediently, “Actually, before I went to Hong Kong, my Dad instructed me since he knew that I received the watch from your Dad and he was afraid that Dai Ai would be unhappy. Actually, I can understand your feelings of detest towards Dai Ai. However, your brother already detests me. I don’t want Dai Ai to detest me too. That way, it would be difficult for me to have a standing in your family. As time passes, Dai Ai might even say things to your Dad in bed and he might even start to dislike me. When the time comes, the one in a difficult position would definitely be you.”
At this point, Changqing pressed her lips together, aggrieved. “Actually, I didn’t even have to think about this in the past. Even though I came from a single-parent family, our family members are all very nice. Maybe it’s because your family has more property and there are more people in your family, so I have to also start thinking about these things. I might look cheery, but every time I come here, I’m still very nervous and afraid that I might say the wrong things.”
Song Chuyi’s gaze softened. “You didn’t say anything wrong.”
“Are you a little unhappy because I’m a little closer to Dai Ai?” Changqing said softly, trying to sound him out. “If you don’t like it, I’ll interact and speak to her less often.”
Changqing felt that compared to offending Dai Ai, she couldn’t afford to offend Song Chuchu even more.
Song Chuchu was her real backing right now, her bread and butter.
Having a good relationship with him was akin to having a good relationship with a triad boss, a broadcasting station chief, and on top of that, a Yan Molun whom everyone was afraid of, all at the same time.
In any case, they had to spend their lives together. If she had to choose one, she definitely would stand with the one she had to spend every day with.
Song Chuyi watched her deeply for a while. He used to think that she was a klutz but after this time, he realized that she was clumsy about the small things but not the big things.
However, what he was afraid of was a woman’s meticulous planning.
Just like Guan Ying.
He could be considered a good judge of character, but he had been wrong about Guan Ying. Perhaps it was because her acting skills were too good. Actually, sometimes, Changqing’s acting skills weren’t bad either. It was just that most of the time when she used her acting skills, he only found her cute.
“It’s not that either.” Song Chuyi said lightly, “Neither too close nor too far is the best relationship. You have to understand that in this house, getting too close with any one person might give someone else other thoughts.”
Changqing was in a daze.
Neither close nor far was a very difficult distance to grasp.
“Do you mean your brother’s side?” Changqing pressed her lips together. “I feel that whether or not I’m close to Dai Ai, he seems to hate me a lot. In any case, I won’t curry his favor.”
Previously, he almost caused her to get into an accident and his actions were simply nasty. Changqing had given up all thoughts of trying to be on good terms with him. Song Chulang was too dangerous. She would never put herself in a dangerous situation again.
“Just don’t get close to him as much as possible in the future.” Song Chuyi sighed. “The gift today wasn’t actually for my brother, right?”
“It was a tie I bought for my Dad.” Changqing showed a cheeky expression and answered honestly. “I thought that since he hated me so much, he would throw it away even if I gave him something. Who knew that he would ask me for a gift?”
Song Chuyi caressed her head. “I gave you five hundred thousand and you’ve spent almost three hundred thousand on my Dad, Grandma and Dai Ai. What did you get for yourself?”
“I just bought a few sets of clothes and some skincare products. The rest of the money was spent on gifts for my Sis, Dad, and you. Then there’s food and drinks for myself and I even took some money out of my own pocket.” Changqing swept him a glance with her lively eyes. “Don’t worry; I won’t make you reimburse me. I feel quite bad about spending your money all the time.”
Song Chuyi’s thin lips curled into a smile. “It’s not bad that you still have that understanding.”
After saying that, he turned to look for the remote control for the air-conditioner.
Changqing watched his back and was a little unhappy.
What did he mean that having that understanding wasn’t bad?
Saying it as though she would really make him reimburse her.
Please. She spent most of the money on his family members.
For women, sometimes, developing a bad mood was just a matter of seconds.
She silently looked for her clothes to go for a shower.
After Song Chuyi switched on the air-conditioner, he took off his clothes and walked over to open the door. He turned the doorknob and realized that it was locked.
