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Chapter 599 The Second Son of the Yue Family
However, Yue Qihua's ability to withstand pressure is much stronger than Yang Xingyue's.

She chopped Yang Xingyue on the head with a chop: "Don't overthink it. Is Ai Liang the kind of person who beats around the bush? If he finds you annoying, he'll just say so and tell you to make fewer phone calls."

Since they didn't say anything, they must be busy with something else. It's not impossible that they were just engrossed in reading.

Besides, Ai Liang doesn't belong to anyone; he's free to do what he wants. Xingyue, you're worrying too much."

"I'm just worried about him..."

Yang Xingyue was a little discouraged: "I know Ai Liang isn't our boyfriend, but isn't that what it's like to like someone—you can't help but think about them?"

The phrase "our boyfriend" caused a flicker of panic to cross Yue Qihua's face.

At the same time, Ye Qing's image subconsciously appeared in her mind.

"Huahua, Huahua, what's wrong with you?" Yang Xingyue raised her hand and waved it in front of Yue Qihua.

"nothing."

Yue Qihua slapped Yang Xingyue's hand away and turned to face the computer screen: "You'd better hurry up and do your homework. We'll go to Huamanlou for lunch at eleven o'clock."

"I might have to listen to my uncle's nagging this afternoon, and what will I do if I don't finish my homework?"

"Don't rush me, I'll write it, okay?"

With a bitter face, Yang Xingyue picked up her pen and began to struggle with the exercise book again.

Yue Qihua opened her friends list and glanced at it. After confirming that the profile pictures she was paying special attention to were grayed out, she turned her attention to the game in front of her.

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Hua Man Lou is a restaurant under the Ginkgo Hotel within Qiushui Manor, specifically designed to serve the residents of the manor.

Although the restaurant doesn't accept guests who come specifically to check it out, the security at Qiushui Manor doesn't let just anyone in.

This meant that the clients served by Hua Man Lou were all wealthy and powerful individuals.

Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue declined the bodyguards' offer of transportation and arrived at the restaurant entrance by sightseeing bus.

After passing the flower bed and fountain at the entrance, the receptionist led the two to VIP room number 66.

It's not that Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue didn't know the way, but that's the restaurant's rule. This is probably what rich people call "class".

After entering, walk through a short corridor to the main hall. On the right is a round dining table that can seat about twenty people, and on the left is a U-shaped booth.

The two rooms directly opposite the main entrance are a chess and card room and a lounge, while the restrooms are located on either side of the corridor.

The private room is decorated mainly in gold and red, unlike the magnificent business private rooms. It is more down-to-earth and suitable for family and relatives to have a meal together.

"You are here."

Yang Xingguo, who was sitting opposite the door, was the first to discover Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue.

"Uncle Yang (Dad), Uncle, Aunt."

Yue Qihua and Yang Xingyue greeted them one by one, and then Yue Qihua asked, "Haven't Grandpa and Dad arrived yet?"

"The old man hasn't seen Yang Yan for a while, so he must have gone to pick him up at the airport in person."

Yue Qihua's uncle, Yue Hualei, waved his hand: "Judging by the time, it should be about time. Please have a seat."

"Ah."

Yue Qihua responded and then pulled Yang Xingyue, who was about to say a few words to Yang Xingguo, toward the lounge.

After the two closed the door to the lounge, Yue Hualei smiled awkwardly: "This little girl is probably afraid that I'll talk to her about her future."

"Who told you to start planning other people's futures from such a young age? The two children are only in high school; it's too early to talk about their futures," Yue Qihua's aunt rolled her eyes at him.

"Both kids are so smart, of course we need to prepare them in advance. If only Wenxiong were half as smart as them..."

Yue Qihua's aunt was also very straightforward, and she didn't hold back in scolding Yue Hualei: "What's wrong with Wenxiong? Do you think your son has embarrassed you?"

Yue Hualei, clearly somewhat henpecked, stammered, "No, I mean..."

There were no outsiders present, and Yue Qihua's aunt showed him no respect whatsoever: "What are you saying? You yourself failed to get into Beijing University, yet you insist that your son must get in? What kind of person are you?"

Seeing that Yue Hualei was a little embarrassed, Yang Xingguo took the initiative to defuse the situation: "Speaking of which, what has Wenxiong been busy with?"

Only after hearing that someone was inquiring about her son did the aunt let Yue Hualei go.

"I'm still doing furniture business up north. I heard I finally found someone recently, but I don't know if it will work out this time. My previous two relationships ended because I was too busy with work."

Sigh, I'm in my thirties and still not married. If I keep waiting, I'm afraid I'll be too old to walk before I can hold my grandchildren..."

As Yue Qihua's aunt was speaking, the door to the private room was pushed open.

Leading the group was Yue Chongshan, who had no expression on his face, and beside him was a middle-aged man who looked to be no more than thirty years old.

"Hey, big brother and sister-in-law, and Xingguo too, it's been a long time!"

Yue Yangyan greeted everyone present in a cheerful manner.

Yue Chongshan's expression, however, was gloomy, making it impossible to tell that he was welcoming his son, whom he hadn't seen for many years, back home.

Anyone who didn't know better would think this elderly man, who doesn't look old at all, was a parent outliving their child.

"It's been many years since we last met. Your workplace is really something. You can't even make a few phone calls all year round, let alone take a vacation. And each call has a time limit. By the time you're assigned here, the best you'll know is that you're still alive."

Yue Hualei chuckled and joked with his younger brother.

His wife, however, was more concerned about another aspect: "Yang Yan, how come you don't look old at all after all these years? You look younger than my Wenxiong. How do you take care of yourself?"

Yue Yangyan said with a smile, "It's not that I need to maintain my health. It's just that my work environment is a bit special. I eat all kinds of natural products, so almost everyone ages slowly."

"That's it, it's a pity."

Yue Yangyan had said long ago that his workplace was highly confidential, and it was impossible for Yue Qihua's aunt to deliberately inquire about such a matter as beauty and skincare.

She still has some sense of propriety.

"Speaking of which, where are my two precious daughters?" Yue Yangyan looked around and finally fixed his gaze on Yang Xingguo.

"What do you mean by your two precious daughters? Xingyue is my daughter."

Yang Xingguo chuckled and scolded, then pointed to the lounge and said, "The two kids are waiting for dinner in the lounge."

"It's all the same, isn't my daughter your daughter too?"

After finishing his sentence, Yue Yangyan walked straight towards the lounge without waiting for Yang Xingguo to continue the pleasantries.

Yue Yangyan turned the doorknob and pushed open the door: "Qihua, Xingyue, are you happy to see me?"

Yang Xingyue, who was nestled on the sofa, suddenly sat up: "Uncle Yue."

Yue Qihua merely glanced at Yue Yangyan without saying hello, and continued playing her game.

Yue Yangyan patted Yang Xingyue's head: "Why call me Uncle Yue? You can just call me Dad."

Yang Xingyue stuck out her tongue: "Never mind, doesn't Qihua also call my dad Uncle Yang?"

(End of this chapter)