Chapter 325

At first, the Qin Family was a bit nervous. After all, it was in this old mansion that Qin Xian gradually became silent and withdrawn, almost like he had shut himself off. They were worried that returning here might trigger something in him.

However, as soon as they passed through the outermost gate, Ji Fei’s inner thoughts began to spill out uncontrollably, shattering any tension in the air.

[Wow, is this a mansion or a park? What’s with the endless stretch of trees? Wouldn’t you get lost here?]

[Oh my god, there’s a small bridge, a flowing stream, fountains, a swimming pool, a horse riding field, a children’s playground…]

[Finally, I see the main building. Wait, is this really a place to live? It’s so massive that it’s hard to take in all at once. The blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles—are we sure this isn’t some landmark?]

[I knew the Qin Family was wealthy, and I’ve been to a few luxurious mansions before, but this is on a whole other level of extravagance!]

Ji Fei kept her gaze fixed out the window, trying not to appear too inexperienced. Little did she know, her thoughts were practically leaking out for everyone to hear.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The grandeur of the place was so overwhelming that even Qin Xian’s brothers would have been impressed.

Ji Fei mechanically turned her head to look at Qin Xian.

[He’s the Master of Qin Family, and this is his estate. Oh my god, everyone’s been so low-key about it. I really did marry into a wealthy family and hit the jackpot in life. Suddenly, Qin Xian seems incredibly attractive today.]

The Qin Family members: *Snickers* Did you just realize that now?

The initially tense atmosphere in the car dissolved into suppressed laughter. Everyone was struggling to hold it in, their shoulders shaking with amusement.

Qin Xian’s lips twitched imperceptibly, and he sighed inwardly. It seemed he needed to keep earning more money to stay attractive in his wife’s eyes.

Seeing that Ji Fei genuinely seemed to like the place, Qin Xian asked, “What do you think of it?”

The family members in the car were shocked. Qin Xian was actually initiating a conversation about this place?

Ji Fei gave a thumbs-up, genuinely impressed.

Qin Xian thought for a moment and then added, “Do you want it?”

The Qin Family: !!!!! Suddenly, they felt they shouldn’t have been so cautious. Why did it sound like Qin Xian would give this place to Ji Fei if she wanted it, even if it held painful memories for him?

Wait, though you’re the Master of Qin Family, haven’t you always avoided competing with other family members over property? If Ji Fei wants it, are you really going to fight for the ownership rights?

Well, if Qin Xian wants something, it’s definitely going to be his, considering he now holds the authority in the Qin Family.

But Grandpa Qin is still alive! He’s living here! Isn’t it a bit inappropriate to discuss this now?!

Ji Fei thought for a moment and shook her head. “It’s just really impressive, that’s all.”

[It’s probably worth a fortune, but living in such a huge place would be so inconvenient. It’s already been five minutes since we drove in, and we’re still not at the entrance. The living quarters must be even bigger. It’d probably take over ten minutes just to walk from the bedroom to the dining room. Someone as lazy as me would definitely lose weight living here.]

The Qin Family: Your perspective is truly unique.

[And such a massive place feels like it’d be haunted.]

A few of the Qin Family members who were afraid of ghosts immediately shrank back. A problem they’d never considered before had just been pointed out. Damn it, they wouldn’t dare sleep alone tonight.

Qin Xian: …No worries, I have my wife to keep me company.

Amidst the banter, the car finally stopped in a large square. As they stepped out, they were greeted by an enormous entrance gate.

Soon, other cars arrived, and everyone gathered to open the gate and step into the grand reception hall.

From afar, Ji Fei spotted a dignified, white-haired man sitting solemnly in the main seat of the sofa. Despite his age, Grandpa Qin was full of vitality. His sharp eyes flickered as they entered, especially when they landed on Qin Xian. A glimmer of tears seemed to appear, and his body shifted slightly, but he maintained his composed demeanor.

This was Grandpa Qin.

Beside him sat Grandma Lv, her face filled with kindness, though her eyes were red. Unlike Grandpa Qin, Grandma Lv couldn’t sit still. As soon as they approached, she stood up from the sofa and walked over eagerly, heading straight for Qin Xian.

“Ah, Xian, you’re finally here. It’s good that you’ve come. Was the journey smooth? Oh, and this must be Fei Fei. She’s so beautiful, even more so than on TV.”

Qin Xian supported Grandma Lv, his expression still calm but his eyes gentle. Grandma Lv didn’t mind his reserved demeanor and instead happily patted his hand repeatedly. Then she turned to Ji Fei, examining her with delight, clearly overjoyed.

Grandma Lv’s warmth and affection immediately softened Ji Fei’s heart. For a moment, she almost convinced herself that such a kind and loving grandmother couldn’t possibly have treated Qin Xian badly.

But the next second, Ji Fei steeled herself. She had already researched Grandpa Qin and Grandma Lv’s backgrounds, so she quickly checked the key information in her mind.

[Hmm… Grandpa Qin, Grandma Lv—they pass the test!]

Qin Xian was momentarily confused, unsure what Ji Fei meant, but he quickly glanced at the other Qin Family members present.

The members of the Qin Family’s second branch naturally understood what Ji Fei was doing. Hearing her thoughts, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

They couldn’t bear the thought that Grandpa Qin might be involved in anything harmful, and Grandma Lv, who had devoted so much to the family, was someone they couldn’t imagine causing harm to Qin Xian.

Thankfully, she wasn’t.

However, they quickly glanced around to gauge the reactions of others in the room.

It seemed… no one else had reacted. They felt reassured. After all, Ji Fei’s thoughts had been so abrupt that anyone who heard them would have had some reaction.

They had suspected before that not all Qin Family members could hear Ji Fei’s thoughts. After all, when Qin Xi’s situation had come up earlier, a few Qin Family relatives had visited, and none of them had been able to hear her inner voice.

This only confirmed their theory further.

Perhaps it was because they held a special place in Ji Fei’s heart.

The Qin Family members couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride, as if they had been acknowledged in some way.

After showering Qin Xian and Ji Fei with attention, Grandma Lv naturally didn’t forget Qin Xi, who was visiting for the first time. If her health had allowed, Grandma Lv would have picked Qin Xi up. “Oh, little Xi looks so much like Xian did when he was a child. So adorable. Poor child, you’ve had a tough time outside, but now you’re back. Everything’s going to be alright.”

Grandpa Qin cleared his throat, signaling Grandma Lv to calm down.

“Aunt Lv, you’re so focused on the younger generation that you’ve forgotten us old folks,” said a middle-aged couple sitting on the sofa. They were the Eldest Aunt and Eldest Uncle, who hadn’t gone to greet them earlier. They stood up and warmly invited everyone to sit down.

However, the second branch of the Qin Family only visited once a year, so they had to pay their respects to Grandpa Qin properly, especially Qin Xian, Ji Fei, and Qin Xi.

Despite Grandpa Qin’s stern demeanor over the phone, in person, he maintained his authoritative presence. He nodded solemnly and then handed out thick red envelopes.

Qin Xian immediately passed his to Ji Fei, who held the brick-sized envelope with a genuine smile. The joy on her face was exactly the kind of reaction the elders loved to see.