Chapter 95: Graduation Banquet or Wedding Banquet? |
There were quite a few close relatives in Qi Yun’s family. Qi’s father had two brothers and one sister, and Qi’s mother was similar.
Perhaps because they lived far away and there weren’t many conflicting interests. Their relationships were quite good.
……
Qi Yun and Qi’s father picked up Qi Yun’s cousin and her family from the train station.
“Brother Qi Yun?” Qi Yun’s cousin’s daughter, Li Ya Jie, was the liveliest among the relatives, and she had the best relationship with Qi Yun. Before Qi Yun passed away in his previous life, he specifically entrusted this cousin.
Now Li Ya Jie was no longer the young girl who tried to comfort Qi Yun by the bedside while holding back her tears. She was now in her first year of high school, and when she saw Qi Yun, she was a bit afraid to recognize him.
Qi Yun’s appearance hadn’t changed much from the perspective of his features, but for someone like Li Ya Jie, who hadn’t seen him in a long time, it felt like seeing two different people.
Li Ya Jie became even more restrained after getting into Qi’s father’s new Audi.
“Second Brother, when did you buy a car?”
“It’s not me who bought it. It’s Qi Yun who bought it. Didn’t I tell you before? He opened a milk tea shop.”
Qi’s father drove the car and didn’t turn his head.
Qi Yun saw from the rearview mirror that Li Ya Jie was secretly looking at him in the back seat.
When he looked over, the little girl seemed startled like a frightened hamster, and she quickly shrank her head.
They arrived at the hotel. Qi Yun got out of the car and opened the door for his cousin and her family.
Looking at his cousin avoiding him, he rubbed her head forcefully and asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you so scared of me?”
Li Ya Jie relaxed after being teased by Qi Yun and regained the familiar feeling!
“I think you don’t look like my brother anymore!” The little cousin hummed and shook off Qi Yun’s hand, following Qi’s father to the banquet hall.
When they reached the entrance, she saw a red banner with a line of words: “Qi Yun and Qingxue’s Graduation Banquet.”
Li Ya Jie scratched her head, feeling that something was off.
Who was Qingxue? She asked.
Also, the banner looked familiar, but it didn’t quite resemble the style of a graduation banquet.
……
Qi Yun also entered the lobby.
Qi Yun’s graduation banquet didn’t have grand intentions, but quite a few people came.
Qi’s father and Qi’s mother’s friends and colleagues were present, and many of Qi Yun’s classmates also came, filling three to four tables.
Qingxue and Wang Shang were receiving guests over there. Qi Yun walked over and patted Wang Shang’s shoulder. “You’ve worked hard today.”
“Tch, we’re brothers! When I had my graduation banquet, didn’t you help out too?” Wang Shang’s graduation banquet had already taken place. He had been admitted to a prestigious university in Shanghai, which was much better than his previous life.
At the graduation banquet, Qi Yun noticed that Aunt Zhou’s face had stiffened from smiling too much.
Qi Yun glanced at Qingxue and said, “Qingxue, my mom wants to talk to you.”
“Huh?” Qingxue, who was talking to a girl from their class, was a bit puzzled.
She walked toward the table where Qi’s mother was.
Seeing Qingxue approaching, Qi’s mother’s eyes lit up.
“Qingxue! Come, come!” She grabbed Lian Qingxue’s hand and introduced her to the people at the table, “This is Qingxue! Isn’t she beautiful? Let me tell you, Qingxue is not only good in academics but also has a good character!” She chatted excitedly with the people at the table.
Qingxue heard Qi’s mother praising her to the sky and couldn’t help but lower her head.
The colleagues around the table exchanged puzzled looks.
Weren’t they here for her son’s graduation banquet?
Why were they only hearing praises for Qingxue from Qi’s mother?
Qi’s mother pulled Qingxue from this table to another, introducing her to each relative individually.
Seeing the somewhat embarrassed expression on Lian Qingxue’s face, Qi’s mother spoke up, “Qingxue, Auntie wants to tell you that I’m not worried about that brat Qi Yun. He’s thick-skinned and rough, but you’re different. Auntie truly sees you as a child of our family.”
“Today is not just Qi Yun’s celebration for entering university. It’s also yours! You’re also a special person today! We’re here. No need to be shy or hide in the corner. Besides, you are excellent, and if Auntie said anything wrong, I want you to know that our Qingxue is outstanding!”
Li Qingxue nodded. She understood that Qi’s mother was concerned that she might feel lonely and neglected here, as everyone present was Qi’s relatives.
Many people knew Qi Yun, but only a few knew Lian Qingxue.
Although Lian Qingxue didn’t mind, she appreciated Qi’s mother’s kindness. As they moved to other tables, she didn’t feel as timid anymore, leaving a deep impression on the guests.
Qi’s mother walked up to the last table, where Qi’s relatives were seated. They were waiting for the banquet to begin and became curious when they saw Qi’s mother leading a beautiful girl towards them.
Li Ya Jie was the most curious one, and as she looked at Lian Qingxue, a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.
“What a pretty girl! Even though I don’t consider myself someone who judges by appearances, it’s hard not to turn into a fanboy/girl when you see Lian Qingxue.” For example, Li Ya Jie had transformed into a fangirl.
At this table, Qi’s mother felt even more at ease.
“Come, Qingxue. These are all our relatives! Let me introduce you. He is Qi Yun’s uncle.”
“He is the third uncle.”
“She is the younger aunt.”
……
Qi’s mother introduced each relative at the table to Lian Qingxue one by one.
Lian Qingxue was very well-behaved, greeting each of them individually. The relatives at the table became even more curious.
“Who is this young girl?” Qi Yun’s uncle asked.
“She’s Qi Yun’s girlfriend!” Qi Yun’s mother replied.
……
Li Ya Jie’s eyes instantly lit up. She sensed the scent of gossip in the air. “Qi Yun has a girlfriend?”
Li Ya Jie’s mother, Qi Yun’s aunt, was surprised.
Qi’s mother proudly smiled and asked, “What makes me most satisfied with Qi Yun?”
“What? Did he become the top scorer in the province?” Uncle guessed.
Not to mention Qi’s father and mother, these relatives are talking about how their nephew has become the top scorer in the province for the past two months. It always elicits a round of admiration.
They thought Qi’s mother would be most satisfied with that.
“No! It’s that he found such a good girlfriend as Qingxue!”
Wow!
How satisfied must she be?
Is it even better than becoming the top scorer?
Qi’s mother continued, “You don’t know, if it weren’t for Qi Yun and Qingxue dating, I would have adopted Qingxue as my goddaughter!” Qi’s mother seemed a bit regretful.
As the group of people listened, they couldn’t help but feel a tinge of jealousy.
Is she here to show off her daughter-in-law?
After talking for a while, the food was served.
Lian Qingxue and Qi Yun took their seats.
Li Ya Jie was happy because Lian Qingxue sat beside her…
Li Ya Jie suddenly spoke up while watching Lian Qingxue eat small bites. “Can I call you Sister Qingxue?”
“Sure!” Lian Qingxue looked at her with bright eyes and asked, “You must be Ya Jie, right?”
“Yes, I’m Li Ya Jie. Do you know me?”
“Qi Yun told me about you. He said the most lively girl at the table is you.” Lian Qingxue replied.
“Hmph! He wouldn’t be so kind. He must have said I’m the naughtiest!” Li Ya Jie said.
Li Ya Jie didn’t believe it. She and Qi Yun’s relationship was based on the fact that they had fought and played together since they were young.
How can Qi Yun say anything nice about her?
She didn’t believe it!
Lian Qingxue chuckled.
Qi Yun said something similar to what Li Ya Jie had just said. However, Lian Qingxue couldn’t bring herself to say it out loud. Unexpectedly, Li Ya Jie had already guessed it.
“Sister Qingxue? Are you really dating my brother?” Li Ya Jie couldn’t help but ask curiously.
“Yes!” Lian Qingxue replied.
“How long have you been together?” Li Ya Jie asked Lian Qingxue.
“Officially, it should be after the college entrance examination, but we confessed our feelings for each other early on.” Lian Qingxue replied.
“Huh? Confessed?” Li Ya Jie’s eyes lit up. “Who confessed to whom? Was it my brother?” Li Ya Jie asked in surprise.
“No, it was me,” Lian Qingxue replied.
Lian Qingxue remembered her impulsive confession and couldn’t help but laugh.
Li Ya Jie’s mouth dropped open.
“It was you who confessed, Sister Qingxue?” She didn’t expect Lian Qingxue, who appeared gentle and fragile, to have such courage.
“Not only that, but I confessed in front of the entire school.” Lian Qingxue said.
“Amazing!” Li Ya Jie exclaimed.
This sister is fierce!
“Sister, what do you like about my brother?” Li Ya Jie asked Lian Qingxue.
In Li Ya Jie’s young heart, Qi Yun was still the older brother who pulled her pigtails, snatched her snacks, and took her everywhere.
She couldn’t think of any reason why her brother Qi Yun would be deserving of someone like Lian Qingxue as his girlfriend!
In the heart of little fangirl Li Ya Jie, not only was Lian Qingxue, not someone Qi Yun could match, but she hadn’t even thought of someone who could match her big sister Qingxue!
Lian Qingxue smiled and said, “Qi Yun is great!”
“What makes him great?” Li Ya Jie wanted to know more.
“He… he’s great in every way.” Lian Qingxue replied.
Li Ya Jie: …
It seemed like she had shown up.
At this moment, she finally remembered why she felt the banner was so familiar!
It didn’t look like a banner to celebrate entering university at all!
It looked like a wedding banner!
Where would you find a university entrance celebration banner with two names placed together like that?
Thinking about it again, Qi’s mother introduced the new person, Lian Qingxue, to them, right?
What was the difference between that and a wedding?
Li Ya Jie felt that she had seen the essence of it!
……
The “university entrance celebration,” err… no, it was over.
Li Ya Jie didn’t leave the city and stayed at Qi Yun’s house for a few days. She revolved around her sister Qingxue for a few days. Wherever Qingxue went, she went too.
She didn’t even bother hiding her fangirl nature.
She was only taken away by Qi Yun’s younger aunt. When she left, tears rose in her eyes, especially because she didn’t want to leave Qingxue and the milk tea. But Lian Qingxue and Qi Yun didn’t have time to play with her anymore.
They had reached the time to go to the capital city.
