Spring Breeze No. 1 (009) You won't call me anything else
What's wrong with Gu Qian Ning now?
If it's really just acting under the guidance of a superior, then it's truly flawless, with an acting skill so high that even he can't find any flaws.
Moreover, it was such an accidental encounter, with no preparation at all.
Those three hundred yuan, Ji Jiang didn't want to accept, the driver had no choice but to put it in his pocket. The delay was already quite long, and there were still social engagements waiting for him, so the car immediately joined the slow-moving queue.
Yan Ruyu had been busy in the kitchen with the servants since she arrived.
I don't know where I heard that Ji Mingyi and Jian Bai both like to eat crystal steamed dumplings, so Jianbai specially invited a famous chef to teach her how to make this dish. After repeated practice for a long time, she can now make it with ease, and today she came to show off her skills.
In fact, she can only make one dish.
But it's already very good, the young ladies from high society, who have been well-fed and warmly clothed since childhood, are all served by others, many of them haven't even been to the kitchen, let alone cook a decent dish.
Even the housekeeper was conquered by her, and there was such a good intention.
After serving the crystal shrimp dumplings, she stood by and spoke well of Yan Ruyu. Repeating that young people these days can be like this is truly rare.
She was even more delighted when she tasted a crystal shrimp dumpling and confirmed it was the flavor she liked, her face lit up with joy.
"This child is indeed talented and sensible, truly rare." Then he pulled her hand: "From now on, you don't have to personally cook these things, if I want to eat, let them do it for me."
Yan Ruyu's words were sweeter than honey: "Mom, if you like me, I'll be very happy. These are things I should do, and it's only right that I take care of you both. Since I'm Jiang Ran's fiancée, I should take good care of you for his sake. That way, he can work outside with a clear conscience."
Jian Bai felt more and more that Yan Ruyu was extremely lovely.
The housekeeper was summoned: "Immediately serve a few dishes for the old master to taste, and let him appreciate his jade-like craftsmanship."
"Yes, ma'am."
Jian Bai's mood was good, and she had eaten a few more. Yan Ruyu carefully handed her water: "Mom, come on, drink some water. If you like it, I'll make it for you every day from now on."
Jian Bai couldn't help but feel emotional: "Looking at it this way, Jiang Ran is really lucky to have married a wife like you. Jiang Ying isn't as fortunate, that Gu Qianqin, if she could be half as good as you, I'd be satisfied. I really don't know what else she can do besides spending money."
Yan Ruyu smiled and said: "Mom, don't say that. My sister-in-law isn't good at studying and doesn't usually talk much, but I think she must have other talents that haven't been shown yet."
Jian Bai snorted: "If she had any other talent, it would be strange. She's like an idiot. Next time when she comes, let her go to the kitchen and take a turn, I'm afraid she can't even tell salt and sugar apart. I really don't have any expectations for her, as long as she doesn't cause trouble and make our Ji family lose face."
Patting Yan Ruyu's hand: "In recent years, Jiang Ying and Jiang Ran have been busy and rarely at home. When you get married and come over, I'll still have someone to chat with."
Yan's face was like jade, and she fell silent for a moment, then smiled and said: "Mom, I'd love to accompany you every day. If you're not bored with me, I'll come over every day. It would be great if I could get married to Jiang Ran soon, then I can move in and keep you company."
"Think about it, you can also move in now. Anyway, there are many rooms at home, and it's not inappropriate for you to move in as Jiang Ran's fiancée."
"Is this okay? Mom, won't we be bothering you too much?"
"Don't talk nonsense, we're family."
Yan Ruyu excitedly called Ji Jiangran and told him that Jian Bai wanted her to move in with them.
Ji Jiangran was quite indifferent to this matter.
"Why live in the past?"
"I also thought about whether it would be too much trouble, and if mom insisted on me moving in."
Ji Jiangran didn't say anything else and decided to go back and ask Jian Bai before speaking again.
He didn't want Yan Ruyi to live in the past. It was okay to put on a show of being husband and wife in front of outsiders, but after all, they weren't really married. Living under the same roof was a kind of constraint for him.
Ji Jiangran and Ji Jiangying returned at almost the same time. So when Ji Jiangran asked Jian a question, Ji Jiangying was also in the living room.
"Mom, why let Ruyu move here now?"
Drinking coffee in a simple and elegant manner, he said lightly: "It's my intention, she is your fiancée, and the wedding is approaching soon. What's wrong with moving in early to adapt to life? I'm afraid that by the time we get married, it will be difficult to adapt for a while."
Ji Jiangying glanced at him briefly, lowered his head and took another sip of coffee. Jian Bai was meticulous in handling matters and wouldn't show bias in such trivial things. He raised his head and said: "You shouldn't be full of complaints, like Yu is coming over, Shallow Cong will definitely come too. Your elder brother didn't say anything, why are you so resentful?"
Ji Jiang Yan looked at Ji Jiang Ying, who was sitting on the sofa reading a magazine and drinking tea. It seemed that Jian Bai had already told him about Gu Shuang's move into the Ji household, but he didn't seem to have any particular thoughts about it.
He also didn't say anything else.
When Gu Shallow Cong received Qiu Jiangying's phone call, it was a bolt from the blue. Yan Ruyu treated it as good news and worshipped her, but she didn't think much of it.
He said, "I'll move into the Ji residence. The people of the Ji family must be tired of looking at me every day. I really don't want to affect the mood of the people in the Ji family. You know that I'm not a likable person. I think Young Master Ji must have a way to persuade his wife, so I'll trouble you with this matter."
"I've already agreed."
Gu Shallow Cong smiled: "Seasonal Young Master, I am Gu Shallow Cong!"
His disgust for her was not even a bit fake, every day he put on a face, or else he would be sick to death.
Ji Jiangying still had that cold tone: "I know, it's because you're Gu Shallow that you want to move into the Ji household. And trouble you to change how you address me, I don't want these small matters to become headlines."
Anything related to Ji family can become a hot topic.
"What should I call you?"
"What did you used to call me?"
Gu Shallow Cong was melancholy and resentful, and still had the face to mention the past with her.
"Earlier? I really don't remember anymore. After Season knew I escaped from death, my brain wasn't clear-headed."
It's still because of that accident that she harbors resentment. Ji Jiangying is not someone who can be easily persuaded, so he simply said: "If you can't remember, then forget it, do as you like." He also reminded her: "Becoming smarter is a good thing, but being too sharp isn't suitable. Some things can be done according to your preferences, but many things cannot."
A noble family has many taboos, even if it's just for show, after all, you can't be too reckless and unscrupulous.
Gu Shallow smiled hypocritically: "Thank you, Young Master Ji, for your teachings. Indeed, listening to one of your lectures is better than reading books for ten years."
This back-and-forth, Ji Jiangying was slightly annoyed, and it was rare for him to be provoked by a little girl. He couldn't help but think of Gu Shuangning from before, who had been afraid of him before the incident, and when she looked at him, she was both fascinated and intimidated. Such an arrogant person sometimes couldn't even speak clearly. Ji Jiangying liked straightforward people, even if they were harsh and lacked femininity, at least it showed that someone was wise. But Gu Shuangning back then really didn't give him any good impression, and he even felt disgusted.
It's also hard to say that humans are a very cheap species. The eyes of the current Gu Shallow Condensation no longer have those complicated emotions, and when looking at him, there is a sense of coldness and fatigue.
Ji Jiangying wanted to know what she was like when she submitted.
Gu Shallow Cong did not relax until the end.
"Let's think this over carefully. We're not married, and I'm living with your family... what does that make me?"
So Yan Ruyu moved in, but there was no news from Gu Shallow's side.
Jian Bai asked Qi Jiangying during dinner: "What's wrong with Qian Ning? Doesn't she want to come and live in our Qi family?"
Ji Jiang pursed her lips and didn't plan to speak up for her; "Who knows, I've already called her, probably she's busy with something and needs time to deal with it."
Jian Bai's face turned pale: "What does she have to do? She is a woman who doesn't even have a job, just wandering around shopping?"
Ji Jiang's eyes narrowed for a moment, and he seemed to be thinking deeply. He said, "Since she's very busy, why don't you just communicate with the Gu family directly?"
The Gu family went to great lengths to climb the high branch of the Ji family, although each had their own needs. In fact, the Gu family was not without benefit in this marriage alliance either. However, as a result, Gu Shallow could marry Ji Jiangying, which, in the eyes of the Gu family, was a good fortune that fell from the sky.
She let out a soft hum, it seemed that's all she could do. What could be discussed with a woman like Gu Shallow Condensation? It was even suspected whether she had a brain or not.
Ji Jiang raised an eyebrow and glanced at Ji Jiang Ying, Gu Qian Jing had moved into the Ji residence, the most uncomfortable one should be him. Being silent was already unusual, now he was unexpectedly helping Jian Bai without leaving any clues, it was really too strange.