By the time Chu Zhi got up, washed herself, and had breakfast, it was almost eleven o'clock.
Qi Yan was busy preparing things for going out. Sometimes, he really looked like a male mother, worrying about everything.
He was holding Chu Zhi's bag, which was more complete than when Chu Zhi went out.
Paper towels are a must, as well as wet wipes, data cables, power bank, etc.
Anyway, as long as two people go out together, he will carry the bag, so he doesn't have to worry about it being heavy, he only worries about whether the things he prepared are complete.
"Zhizhi, your period is coming soon. In order to avoid it being early, I have prepared sanitary napkins for you."
Since it was almost her menstrual period, it would definitely not work if there were only a small pack of tissues in the bag, so Qi Yan put another pack of tissue in it.
Chu Zhi looked at his busy figure and was speechless, "Qi Yan, we are just going to the banquet, not for an outing."
The small satchel, which was not very big, was now bulging with the other party's bag, which looked a little strange.
Speaking of which, Qi Yan has prepared everything at home now, and she doesn't need to worry about it at all. Qi Yan is really strange. Sometimes he is rough, but sometimes he is so careful that it's scary.
After preparing his things for going out, Qi Yan directly put the apricot-colored rucksack on his shoulders with a smooth and natural movement.
On the elevator, Chu Zhi glanced at the other party nervously and asked again: "Do you really don't need me to bring a gift?"
Although, she knew in her heart that the things she brought there were definitely not very popular for a family like theirs.
However, the proper etiquette must still be observed.
Qi Yan shook his head, "There is wine in the car, you can just hold it when the time comes."
"Oh, okay then." It turns out it's not that she doesn't need to bring it, but that the other party has already prepared it for her, Chu Zhi thought.
The wine Qi Yan prepared was naturally good wine, and the one he gave was given by Chu Zhi. The woman didn't have to pay much attention to her visit, and he didn't care anyway.
As for other people...their opinions are not considered by Qi Yan at all.
This was the first time Chu Zhi went to Qi Yan's home. Although she knew that Qi Yan's family had a big business before, she became inexplicably nervous when Qi Yan drove into a large courtyard.
Especially when passing by the gate, she was stopped by the guards. They originally wanted Chu Zhi to register, but after seeing Qi Yan in the driver's seat, they let her go.
Chu Zhi grabbed the seat belt on her chest, turned around and asked softly: "Are there a lot of people?"
Qi Yan turned the steering wheel and said casually: "Not much, family dinner, don't be nervous."
Today is indeed a family banquet, celebrating my own birthday. As for celebrating birthdays outside, there will be more people at that time. The time has been booked, it will be next week, and the location will be Qiao Yubai’s hotel.
For a real family dinner, no one from the sidelines was invited, only Qi Yan's parents and brothers, uncle's family, and aunt's family.
Qi Yan took Chu Zhi and knocked on the door of her home. The nanny opened the door. When she saw the two of them, she smiled in surprise.
"The second young master is back. He also brought his girlfriend back today."
While Qi Yan pulled Chu Zhi inside, he raised his eyebrows and asked casually: "What's the matter? My eldest brother also brought someone back?"
The nanny nodded, smiled and said, "Isn't it?"
It should be said that among the three brothers of the Qi family, except for the third brother who is younger, the remaining eldest and second brother are quite old and finally brought their girlfriend back.
After Qi Yan nodded, he led Chu Zhi into the living room, where they sat down on the sofa.
Chu Zhi didn’t know what material the mahogany sofa was made of, but she only knew it was made of solid wood with soft cushions on it, which was okay to sit on.
Qi Ting and Shen Qingyuan were sitting where they were. Shen Qingyuan, a heartless man, was sipping melon seeds while carelessly waving his hand in Chu Zhi's direction.
"Chu Zhi, you're here too."
Chu Zhi noticed that after she finished speaking, a woman in her forties on the other side immediately frowned, and then looked at them both calmly and somewhat displeased.
The person sitting at the top was undoubtedly Qi Yan's grandfather. The old man sat upright and looked very majestic.
"Grandpa, I'll bring Chu Zhi to see you." Qi Yan said to him.
Out of politeness, Chu Zhi quickly stood up from the sofa and bowed to the other party, "Hello, grandpa, I wish you blessings like the East China Sea and longevity as long as the Southern Mountains."
"Hmph." The old man blew his beard and glared at Qi Yan, and then said viciously: "You brat, if you stop being angry with me, I can live for two more years."
The old man waved his hand towards Chu Zhi and softened his voice: "Sit down, don't be nervous, treat yourself as your own home."
He first stretched out his hand and pointed at Qi Ting, "You two brothers can't even make a fuss with three sticks, and you can get angry three times with one sentence. You two are like this. I didn't expect that I would see you again in my lifetime." Let’s bring our girlfriend back.”
The old man is old, and I had only heard that he had not sent anyone to investigate the private affairs of the two brothers.
After that incident passed, the two brothers Qi Yan and Qi Ting put away those who had gossiped in the old man's ears. From then on, the old man never heard the gossip between the two brothers again.
Now that so much time had passed, and the two girls he brought were both well-behaved, he thought that the previous matter was completely over.
Qi Ting, who couldn't make up his mind with three sticks, said: "..."
Qi Yan, who would be annoyed three times with just one sentence: "..."
Qi Yan and Chu Zhi arrived late. After sitting for a while, the nanny came over and called them to eat, and the whole family walked into the restaurant again.
The old man naturally sat at the top of the rectangular dining table, with Qi Ting's father on his left and Qi Yan's father on his right.
Qi Ting's mother died early, so next came Qi Ting and Shen Qingyuan. On the other side, Qi Yan sat down next to his stepmother, and then came Chu Zhi and her stepmother's child Qi Chen.
The old man's daughter sat next to Shen Qingyuan, followed by her children.
The old man either favors boys over girls or has more traditional ideas. No matter what a boy or girl wants to do, the old man will do his best to pave the way for him. But afterwards, whether you can succeed or not has nothing to do with him.
Of the three children, Qi Ting's father is in politics and his rank is not low; Qi Yan's father is also in politics, but he is far behind the eldest son.
The younger daughter, the old man also paved the way for her, but she didn't go down it herself. Now she is learning to do business, using the name of the Qi family, it is indeed easier to get along.
With so many children and grandchildren, only Qi Yan followed the old man's path and joined the army, and now he has established a firm foothold by relying on his own strength.
Qi Nian looked at Shen Qingyuan next to him, and then at his children sitting at the back. He felt angry and what he said was a bit harsh.
"Today's girls are not dignified at all. They think about climbing a dragon and marrying a phoenix all day long. They dream of marrying into a good family. They don't check whether they are qualified or whether they can reach the threshold of the family. Be careful not to get tripped up."
The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly became strange. Qi Yan looked at his sister-in-law and sneered, pushed away the dining chair, stood up, and walked towards the utility room.
The remaining group of people looked at each other, and Chu Zhi sat there with her heart beating rapidly, fearing that Qi Yan would go crazy.
The old man also frowned and shouted in the direction of the utility room: "Qi Yan, what are you doing, you bastard?"
Qi Yan did not answer, but walked out holding a big white dog leg. The whole family was frightened by his behavior.
"Qi Yan! Put your things down." The old man roared angrily.
Qi Yan turned his head and smiled brightly in the direction of his grandfather, "Grandpa is fine, I won't mess around."
He held up a knife and went out. No one could sit down at the dining table. Chu Zhi followed everyone and chased towards the door.
Qi Yan, who was standing upright, was squatting at the gate at the moment, holding up the big white dog's leg in his hand, and slashing hard at the threshold of his house.
"Is it high? Just cut it off." His movements were extremely cruel, but his tone of voice was so calm.
His temper was well known to the whole family, and no one dared to stop him except the old man who was blowing his beard and staring.
The vermilion threshold was really cut flat by him with just one strike.
"Tsk, let me see who dares to gossip."
