Before he died, my grandfather forced me to marry the richest man in the capital.

Lunch was plentiful, and every dish on the table reflected how well she was treated, as they were mostly her favorite foods.

The smiles in the restaurant overflowed from the courtyard, and even the servants had smiles on their faces. With an old man and a child around, it was hard to be unhappy.

As the saying goes, having an elder in the family is like having a treasure.

The old man would occasionally tell a joke or tease Ji Hancheng. Little Youzi wasn't very skilled at eating yet, and would always perform a few clumsy movements that made everyone laugh. They all thought it was cute, not clumsy.

However, beautiful scenes are always disturbed by inconsiderate people, such as uninvited guests or those who have an inflated sense of self-importance.

"So many people, it's so lively, why didn't you call us?" A sharp, sarcastic voice came from the doorway.

Upon hearing this, no one turned around. Everyone paused for a moment while holding their chopsticks, then resumed their normal activities, and the joking stopped.

Since he didn't truly welcome them, he couldn't feign a welcome on the surface. Today's lunch was hard-won, and it was interrupted after only a short time, which displeased even the old man.

As expected, Old Master Ji's face darkened, and he slammed down his chopsticks. His tone was devoid of any welcome. "Didn't we say we'd cancel the gatherings from now on?"

The day the gathering is cancelled?

Tang Junyao turned her head and looked at Ji Hancheng questioningly. The man, receiving her gaze, gently tightened his grip on her soft little hand under the table and tapped it twice in his palm to indicate yes.

After Ji Mingyuan was crippled last time, Old Master Ji felt that the superficial, fake gatherings were no longer meaningful. In addition, since Xiaoyouzi would be going to the Ji residence, it would be more reassuring for everyone to live their own lives.

I just didn't expect today to come so suddenly.

The Shen family felt that what happened last time wasn't as Ji Hancheng said, but they had swallowed their anger because they lacked evidence. When they went to find the female celebrity from last time, she was unconscious and they couldn't get any information from her. When Shen Pei went again the next day, they were told that she had been discharged from the hospital, and it was as if she had disappeared. They sent out many people, but they couldn't find the female celebrity.

The matter is suspicious, but there is no evidence.

Even if she was dissatisfied, she couldn't vent it on Ji Hancheng; this feeling of being wronged made Shen Pei feel incredibly stifled.

Shen Pei's tone was sarcastic, showing no sign of disturbing anyone. "Uncle, isn't Mingyuan getting engaged? I brought Tingting here to get acquainted with him. After all, we're family. Besides, Acheng is Mingyuan's savior."

Everyone knows what the words "savior" mean, except for Tang Junyao. She pondered in her heart that there were many things she didn't know.

But now is not the time to ask. Let's talk about it tonight.

From Shen Pei's tone, she had a premonition that Ji Mingyuan's downfall was somewhat related to Ji Hancheng, but she didn't know if it was just her imagination.

Tingting? Even with his back turned, he knew Tang Junting was here. You still run into the people you don't want to see; things you don't want to happen often happen the next second.

The terrifying law is like when you were in elementary school, one day you were lazy and didn't memorize your lessons. In class, the teacher said that they would be checking everyone's self-discipline today, and you would silently chant in your mind, "They won't pick me, they won't pick me, they won't pick me."

But these things are just so mysterious; the teacher might call your name the next second, and I wonder if the teacher has some kind of divination ability.

Ji Hancheng kept stroking her soft fingers under the table, as if to reassure her. Everyone at the table had stopped eating, but Xiao Youzi continued to eat innocently, making slurping noises as she drank her soup.

They ate with great relish, taking bites of rice and sips of soup, and laughing as they opened their mouths wide to indicate how delicious it was.

Yuan Shu sat to the side without feeling embarrassed at all, and even smiled, liking her grandson's calm demeanor.

If it doesn't concern you, don't get involved.

Looking at her son like this, Tang Junyao immediately thought of Ji Hancheng. Could this calm and smug look be inherited?

Ji Hancheng paused for a moment, then accepted the question about his savior, "So, is Auntie here today to thank me?"

He turned around and added in a smug tone, "You've got plenty of sincerity, but why are your hands empty? Just a verbal thank you?"

The two old men sat down on the sofa without any hesitation and vented their anger at Xu Mingkai, who was sitting on the sofa, "When did it become your turn to sit here? You've got some nerve."

Ji Hancheng had already stood up, his whole body radiating hostility and dissatisfaction. He took a tissue to wipe himself and casually tossed it on the table. "Second Grandfather, I feel like you're not here to thank me, but rather to cause trouble."

Grandpa Ji could easily see the chill emanating from his grandson. Today was the first time he had formally taken Yao Yao home for dinner, which was also the first time the couple had met each other's parents. He was naturally unhappy that their beautiful moment had been interrupted. In addition, this grandson didn't know how to read people's expressions, and he probably wouldn't be able to suppress his hostility except when it came to Yao Yao.

He quickly stopped him, afraid that he would behave badly in front of Lele. "Acheng, sit down." Then he gestured to Yaoyao with his eyes.

Tang Junyao felt a little embarrassed upon receiving the instruction, but she still tried to pull Ji Hancheng's hand. When she couldn't budge it, she simply stood up and took his arm.

He didn't turn his head, but the dissatisfaction on his face clearly subsided. He reached out and took her hand off his arm, and they intertwined their fingers.

This action was very jarring, and it stung Tang Junting, who was standing opposite and being held by Ji Mingyuan. She was jealous, but still offered a fake congratulation, "Congratulations on stepping into the Ji family again, sister."

Upon hearing this, Old Master Ji's face darkened slightly, but he still smiled kindly, leaving no room for doubt. "Young lady, you're an adult now. It's better to think before you speak, after all, loose lips sink ships."

Tang Junting, wearing a limited-edition dress and carrying a limited-edition bag, said confidently, "Grandpa, I'm just congratulating my sister, that's all."

They said "congratulations," but there wasn't a trace of genuine congratulations in their words.

Old Master Ji didn't reply, but simply turned and instructed Butler Ji, "Bring green tea."

Tang Junting felt she was being subtly insulted while standing in the living room, but there was no evidence.

Tang Junyao: Why does this green tea thing feel so awkward?

Ji Hancheng pulled Tang Junyao to sit down next to Old Master Ji, ignoring the stares of others. Then, he said to Xu Mingkai, who had been standing the whole time, "Sit down. What are you standing for? Do you still want to grow taller?"

Xu Mingkai understood what Young Master Ji meant and immediately sat down on a single sofa on the side. In his eyes, the others were not the bosses, and they were not the ones who paid the money. He only cared about Young Madam Ji and Young Master Ji.

No, we still have to listen to what Old Master Ji says, after all, Young Master Ji can't beat the old man.

This move was undoubtedly a slap in the face to the second old man, who had made Xu Mingkai stand up just minutes before.

The two old men said to Ji Hancheng with stern faces, "When did the Ji family stop distinguishing between superiors and inferiors?"

Ji Hancheng crossed his legs and replied casually, "Second Grandfather, that's not right. Xu Mingkai is my assistant and also my man. How can you not distinguish between superior and subordinate? The Ji family is not a palace, and this sofa is not a throne with gold trim that you can't sit on."

The two old men: ".............."

They came with a purpose today, so the two old men stopped dwelling on Xu Mingkai's matter. Originally, they just wanted to establish the prestige of the host family.

Shen Pei pulled Ji Mingyuan and Tang Junting to sit down on the side, picked up a cup of tea and took a sip, and said to Tang Junting beside him, "Tingting, you're about to get married too. It's fate that you two sisters are both able to become wives in the Ji family. You should learn from your sister in the future and ask her questions if you don't understand something."

Tang Junting immediately adopted the attitude of a good student, saying, "Sister, please guide me in the future."

Just as Tang Junyao was about to speak, Yuan Shu came over carrying Xiaoyouzi and walked towards the sofa on the side. Before she even sat down, she started talking, "Xiao Pei, your future wife doesn't have a very good memory. I remember Yaoyao said two years ago that her mother only gave birth to one child. Why does she keep calling her 'sister'? It makes her seem not very smart. You should spend more time teaching her so she can't get people wrong."

Shen Pei: ".............." What should I call someone who's half-sister if not my older sister?

Tang Junting: "............." What the hell am I supposed to call you if I don't call you "sister"? Your name?

Ji Ting didn't come today, and these words brought up a scene from two years ago, the same scene where Yuan Shu confronted Tang Junting, and the two old men, holding their breath, suggested, "Call her sister-in-law."

Xu Mingkai: I really don't understand how the rich and powerful work out. My half-sister became my sister-in-law. People in the countryside don't have as many tricks up their sleeves.

Tang Junting gripped her bag tightly, her nails digging deep into the leather, and gritted her teeth as she cried out, "Sister-in-law."

Tang Junyao didn't stand on ceremony and replied very naturally, "Mm."

Yuan Shu helped her get back at him, so she couldn't let herself lose her confidence; she had to stand up for herself.

Ji Mingyuan's eyes never left Tang Junyao, completely forgetting that his lower body was no longer functioning properly.

Yuan Shu noticed that Ji Mingyuan was looking at Tang Junyao, and reminded Tang Junting, "Don't call her by the wrong name again. If you can't remember, you can write it on your palm. A bad pen is worse than a good memory."

Tang Junting thought to herself: I'm not stupid.

After Yuan Shu finished speaking, she turned to Ji Mingyuan and said, "Didn't your mother teach you basic manners? Staring at people when they're not talking to you is a disease. Don't let me see it a second time."

Ji Mingyuan then looked away. The two old men glared at their good-for-nothing grandson. He hadn't gained anything from coming here today. What was he even here for?

Having failed to build rapport and suffered a setback, the two old men got straight to the point, "Eldest brother, Mingyuan is about to get married. Have Acheng arrange a position for him within the Ji family, what do you think..."

The two old men's eyes were full of expectation, hoping that Ji Hancheng would agree. Now, Ji Hancheng was in charge of the Ji family business, and the old man had completely let go.

So this question was directed at Ji Hancheng, but asking Old Master Ji was a way of hoping he could persuade Ji Hancheng to back down.

Tang Junyao thought to herself, "Ji Mingyuan and Tang Junting are really a perfect match, both of them are unemployed."

After a while, Ji Hancheng spoke up, "Alright, Ji's young salesman. The company is hiring in large numbers recently. Why don't we let Mingyuan give it a try? I just don't know if Second Grandfather would be willing to let him go."

Second Grandfather: ".............."

Shen Pei was definitely unwilling. How could her son be a salesman? It would sound terrible if word got out that the second young master of the Ji family was going to be a salesman. Wouldn't people laugh their heads off?

Yuan Shu played with Xiao Youzi the whole time and didn't interfere with her son's company decisions, acting as if she hadn't heard anything. Tang Junyao was very grateful that Yuan Shu protected her in front of them, and her heart was warmed.

Shen Pei spoke up again, "Acheng, Mingyuan is the second young master of the Ji family after all. It's inevitable that he'll be laughed at if he goes out to work as a salesman. Why don't you arrange a manager or vice president position for him or something?"

Ji Hancheng: "Okay, Mingyuan, what are you good at?"

Ji Mingyuan: I'm only good at playing with women. Now that I'm useless, what else am I good at? I'll just play with them.

There were just too many people, and he didn't know how to say it: "I haven't recovered yet, I need to rest some more."

Upon hearing this, both Ji Hancheng and Tang Junyao shook their heads inwardly. The whole family had been working hard to get the position, but the person in question was unwilling and directly refused. How ridiculous.

Tang Junting felt uneasy. Why could Ji Hancheng hold the highest position in the Ji family while Mingyuan couldn't join the company? But she couldn't say anything now, since they weren't engaged yet, and there hadn't even been an official announcement.

Seeing his grandson's ashen face, the two old men felt a tightness in their chests and softened their tone, "Then, Acheng, wait until Mingyuan is feeling better before making any arrangements."

Ji Hancheng responded faintly, "Mm."

Who told the Ji family to have this ridiculous rule: the eldest son inherits the Ji family's company, while the collateral relatives can only receive the company's dividends and cannot compete with the eldest son or engage in underhanded dealings. This is what angers the second patriarch's family the most.

Shen Pei's gaze remained fixed on Xiao Youzi. Seeing that Ji Hancheng had agreed, he began to praise her, "This child is really beautiful. Yao Yao went abroad for so long just to have a baby. You really are something. Why didn't you stay home to have a baby? You're married into the family now, why are you still acting like a strong woman?"

Tang Junyao didn't like this theory. What did it mean that once you married into the family, you wouldn't need to work? "Auntie, I have a job."

Shen Pei didn't hold back her words, "How much money can you make every day with that job? You might as well stay home and take care of the kids, and let A-Cheng give you pocket money."

Tang Junyao felt she couldn't talk to this kind of person. "Everyone has a different way of life. Some people like to work and be self-sufficient, some people like to be mistresses and get something for nothing, and some people like to have a windfall. I think my job is pretty good. Regardless of how much I earn, at least I feel at ease using the money I earn."

Grandpa Ji, who had been quietly drinking tea, spoke up, nodding in agreement. He smiled and said, "You're right, girl. People should live a meaningful life. Grandpa supports you. Lele has your mother and me helping to take care of her, so you can focus on your career."

Shen Pei: "............."

Tang Junting clearly felt that Tang Junyao was implying something about her. What mistress? What freeloading? So what if she doesn't work? So what if she and Mingyuan don't work? They still have money to spend, they're not starving to death.

Yuan Shu took out a tissue to wipe Xiao Youzi's little hands and said casually, "You two take the child to take a nap."

Upon hearing this, Ji Hancheng got up, picked up Xiaoyouzi from the sofa, and took Tang Junyao's hand as they went upstairs, leaving them downstairs to continue their battle of wits.

Shen Pei feigned envy and said, "Sister-in-law, you are so lucky to have such a big grandson. I wonder when Mingyuan will have a child."

Yuan Shu replied casually, "If all of Mingyuan stayed, we could start a kindergarten."

Shen Pei: ".............." Can we still chat? You've killed the conversation.

Tang Junting: "............." So angry, her mother-in-law is so unreasonable.

Grandpa Ji sipped his tea, seemingly oblivious to the commotion in the living room, completely unaffected, and in a rather good mood.