Chapter 80:
When they learned of Chen Zhiyuâs arrival, Xia Jing, Xia Shan and Xia Ji went home early.
Xia Jing was the first to return, and when he found out that the two were in the kitchen, he quietly went to the kitchen door. The kitchen had a sliding door with transparent glass, so when he stood at the door, he could see Qing Shu sitting inside and Chen Zhi Yu standing in front of the cooking table, wrapping dumplings.
As soon as Xia Jing arrived, Xia Qing Shu saw him in the corner of his eye and immediately became serious.
Chen Zhiyu also saw him, so he bent down and asked, âQing Shu, didnât you just say your calves were sore? Let me give you a squeeze.â
It was a good opportunity to show off in front of his father-in-law.
Before Xia Qing Shu could react, Chen Zhiyu was already squeezing his calves.
Xia Qingshu: ââ¦â¦â
He suspected that he was doing it on purpose.
Xia Jing opened the door, looked at the messy kitchen, and a few dumplings that were not up to par, sighed, âZhiyu, come out, let auntie wrap them.â
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In front of Xia Jing, Chen Zhiyu was very disciplined. He washed the flour off his hands and sat down in the parlour.
Without even exchanging pleasantries, Xia Jing asked straightforwardly, âZhiyu, is it true that you want to be join the Xia family?â
âYes, father-in-law.â Chen Zhiyu said, âI will bring all the assets of the Chen family and come to the house sincerely, just to be with Qingshu.â
The Chen familyâs assets were not a small amount, but Xia Jing did not waver at all, frowning and waving his hand, âYou call me Uncle Xia.â
Chen Zhiyu bowed his head slightly and lowered his tone a few notches, âYes, father-in-law.â
The younger generation had already made a low gesture and Xia Jing could not bear to be harsh, âDo your parents agree?â
Chen Zhiyu: âIâm an adult and can make my own decisions, I only take what I earned, theirs is out of my hands.â
When Xia Jing thought of Chen Raoâs character, he only felt a headache, âTying the knot is a matter for two families, letâs not talk about whether our Xia family is willing to accept you, first of all your Chen family must be of the same opinion.â
If Qingshu and Chen Zhiyu are together, the parents hope that their marriage will be blessed by the family. Many marriages eventually split, and the trigger is not the relationship of the young couple, but family factors account for a large part.
Just because Chen Rao and Chen Qianxing canât influence Chen Zhiyu now doesnât mean they canât influence him in the future, people change.
Qing Shu is young and does not understand many things, so as an elder, he must help him grasp the most important hurdle.
Chen Zhiyu thought for a moment and said firmly, âFather-in-law, you can rest assured about this, I will convince my parents and I assure you that Qing Shu will not suffer a single bit of grievance in front of the Chen family.â
Xia Jing knew Zhiyuâs background very well. Chen Rao was stubborn and Chen Qianxing was weak. It was not easy for him to grow into what he is today. But this is not an easy matter, and it will not make Xia Jing soft.
On the contrary, he was more than a little hostile towards Chen Zhiyu. Although Qing Shu was a boy, Xia Jing had a feeling at the moment that the cabbage had been humped by a pig.
The prickliness had to be there.
âTell me, what exactly do you like about Qing Shu?â Xia Jing stared into his eyes, âDo you like him because heâs good looking?â
Chen Zhiyu didnât deny it as he nodded, and smiled a little. At first, he was indeed attracted by Qing Shuâs appearance.
He was used to seeing beauties, and beautiful skin was simply worthless in his eyes. But he was uniquely attracted to Qinshu. He would think of his appearance, and  smile, without realising it he felt at ease whenever he thought of him.
He was certain that his feelings for Xia Qinshu were those of love for his lifelong partner, and he wanted to spend the rest of his life with him.
âItâs not just his looks, I love his kindness, his cheerfulness, some of his unexpected ideas, everything about him I love.â
Before he met Qingshu, his parentsâ expectations had put him off intimacy, and as a young man he even had lofty ambitions of being single for the rest of his life.
After meeting Qing Shu, however, he was desperate to have an intimate relationship, an intimate relationship with Qing Shu.
Xia Jing would not be touched by a few simple words, and promises in love are the most unreliable, âAs far as I know, Qing Shu used to be a bit afraid of you, and was always a bit uncomfortable in front of you. Now heâs with you but itâs a bit unnatural to get along with you.â
âI was too serious in the past, I will definitely correct that in the future.â Chen Zhiyu smiled, âNow he is shy, he is always shy.â
Xia Jing: ââ¦â¦â
âDo you know Qing Shuâs hobbies? Do you understand what he wants?â Xia Jingâs serious voice echoed in the parlour, âDonât you think that your specialness in front of Xia Qinshu is because of the baby?â
âMaybe youâre nothing in Qinshuâs eyes apart from being the childâs father.â
âEven so, do you still insist on coming to our door?â
âZhiyu, think carefully, a son-in-law at home is not that simple. In the future your children will be surnamed Xia, your money, your business, your company â¦â¦all of it will be owned by our Xia family.â
Chen Zhiyu was not deterred, his eyes were very firm: âFather-in-law, even if this is the case, I am still willing, you believe me, I will treat Qing Shu well.â
Xia Jing had just seen Chen Zhiyu squeezing Qing Shuâs calves and knew that Chen Zhiyu wanted to show that his goodness to Qing Shu. But a manâs goodness is the cheapest thing in this world.
Because this âgoodnessâ not only does not require any payment, but also can change at any time. When a man doesnât treat you well anymore, you will have nothing, only real money in your hands is the most important thing.
Xia Jing had come here ready to fight for Qing Shu, âIn our Xia family, the son-in-law of the family cannot be in charge of the financial power.â
Chen Zhiyu didnât even think about it, âFather-in-law, I am willing to hand over the financial power to Qing Shu.â
Xia Jing: ââ¦â¦â
What he had just said was just a test, again as a man with a small success in his career, he didnât think Chen Zhiyu would give up everything just to be with the one he loved.
Unexpectedly, Chen Zhiyu didnât even think before answering in the affirmative. He was really willing to give up everything just to be with Qing Shu.
After learning that Qing Shu was pregnant, Xia Jing was always furious, but now, he was a little shaken.
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Over here, Xia Shan and Xia Ji were talking to Qing Shu.
Xia Ji: âChen Zhiyu is here?â
Xia Shan smiled, âSaid he was going to make us a meal of dumplings.â
âWill he?â Xia Ji snorted, âQing Shu, donât accept him so easily, men are cheap by nature, the easier it is to get something the less you cherish it. Donât think that just because he is the father of a child he can enjoy the privilege, he must undergo our harsh testâ¦â¦â
Xia Qing Shu asked stupidly, âWhat test?â
Xia Ji: âIâll make a charter for him to sign and pledge, then go have it notarized. First he must learn to cook, let him continue to come over and finish the dumplings, let Auntie rest. If he canât wrap dumplings, wonât Qing Shu go hungry in future him if he follow him.â
Qing Shu: ââ¦â¦ Brother, itâs better to let auntie come, let her do the wrapping, or our whole family will go hungry.â
Xia Ji frowned, âQing Shu, youâre starting to help him now?â
Qing Shu: ââ¦â¦ Iâm not.â
Xia Ji held his shoulders, âQing Shu, if youâre embarrassed, Iâll go and speak for you, let him learn the complicated dishes slowly later. Let him make a four-course meal first today.â
âBrother will teach you how to discipline him, people who are good are bullied, you are going to be eaten up by him if you are so nice, you need to be fierce.â
Qing Shu: âSecond brother, you talk, Iâll write it down.â
Xia Shan was afraid that Xia Ji would give Qing Shu some bad lessons and took him by the shoulders, âAh Ji, donât get involved, let Qing Shu think for himself.â
Xia Ji pointed to the mess of âbig piesâ in the kitchen, âLook, is that human food?â
Xia Shan laughed, âWe all grew up together, who doesnât have an aunt or two at home to cook for, all he needs to do is be considerate.â
Xia Ji: âConsiderate? Qing Shu, later on you can let him wash your feet and frustrate him, see if he Is willing!â
Qing Shu: ââ¦â¦â
In the end, they let Auntie take the lead and the family had dumplings in the evening.
It was easy to tell which dumplings were made by Chen Zhiyu and which ones were made by the Auntie.
Xia Ji served all the badly wrapped dumplings to Chen Zhiyuâs bowl, the wrinkled skin and meat separated in the bowl, âOur Xia familyâs rule is that whoever wrapped the dumplings, must eat them.â
Chen Zhiyu sat next to Xia Qing Shu and gently touched him with his leg, âI abide by your familyâs rules.â
Xia Ji: ââ¦â¦â
Xia Qingshu: ââ¦â¦â
Xia Qingshu made a little red face, shut up and ate the dumplings, not saying anything.
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After the meal, Chen Zhiyu followed Xia Qingshu back to his room, his father-in-law didnât object, but they couldnât close the door. When there were no outsiders, Xia Qingshu was slightly more at ease.
Just now Second brother had taught him a lot, telling him not to be too soft or he would be bullied. When he thought about it, it was Chen Zhiyu who was now begging to come to the door, he was the young master of the Xia family, and now in the Xia family, he had his family to back him up.
Xia Qing Shu deliberately put on a stern face, âWhat did my father say to you?â
âSaid something about the dos and donâts of being a son-in-law at home.â Chen Zhiyu swept the doorway, found no one there, and followed behind Qing Shu.
Xia Qingshu was a little surprised, âMy dad he agreed?â
Chen Zhiyu nodded like a little wife, âMm-hmm, father-in-law said that he will agree to our marriage when I give you authority over all my properties.â
Xia Qing Shu: ââ¦â¦â
âMy father really said that?â
âReally, if you donât believe me, go ask.â
âYou agreed?!â
âMm-hmm.â Chen Zhiyu took his small hand and sat on the edge of the bed, pressing his voice, âQing Shu, Iâm giving it all to you without reservation, you canât bully me.â
Xia Qingshu glanced at him, somewhat in disbelief.
If the entire Chen Group was handed over to him, how much money would that be? The assets of the Chen Group were all measured in billions.
He had never felt before that Chen Zhiyu was so easy to compromise with!
Having his father and brother as his backing was really different.
Xia Qingshu hooked Chen Zhiyuâs chin, a little smug, âAs long as youâre good, Iâll give you pocket money.â
After saying that, he snickered in his heart, as if he was forcing good deeds onto the big bad prostitute, so exciting.
Chen Zhiyu was very cooperative, âMmmmm, I will serve Young Master Qingshu well.â
After saying that, he cupped Qing Shuâs head and moved up, and kissed Qing Shu on his forehead, âMaster, is this good?â
Confused by his soft gesture, Xia Qingshu nodded his head, âNot bad.â
If he had a tail behind him, it would have wagged by now.
Chen Zhiyu lifted his face and imprinted a kiss on his cheek, âHow about this?â
Xia Qingshu gradually sensed that something was wrong, âMmmmmm, thatâll do.â
Chen Zhiyu breathed a little heavier, âNo, itâs not enough.â With that, he gave another kiss on the other cheek.
The warm, moist lips left at the first touch, and Xia Qingshuâs face couldnât help but blush. His heartbeat quickened and he braced his hands on the otherâs chest, âThatâs enough, itâs okay.â
Chen Zhiyuâs face changed, the weakness he had just felt swept away, âThat wonât work, what if Father-in-law blames me later?â
Xia Qingshu: ââ¦â¦â
âYou, how do you want to serve?â
The knuckled fingers pressed up, and the bright red lips were slightly distorted by the pressure, revealing half of the snow-white teeth.
The moist lips were red, looking even more enticing
Xia Qing Shu squeezed on the wrist holding him in place and shyly twisted his head, but still not avoiding the other partyâs attack.
âYou â¦â¦ âThe moment his lips were sealed, Xia Qing Shu had the feeling of falling into a trap.
How can you serve someone like this.
A faint smell of mint came to his face, wrapped in the scent of tobacco and the cool, sweet taste of his tongue.
The other party had obviously come prepared.
The door to the room was wide open, Xia Qing Shuâs heart was racing, his brain was blank, and his eyes had nowhere to rest.
It was only when the low voice rang in his ears that he came back to his senses.
âQing Shu, did I serve you well?â