Chapter 156 - Don’t Disgust Me with Your Gifts. Get Out! (Free Chengyu Childhood Mini-Drama) (2/2)

Yu Qianying let her hand down and lowered her head to look at the gifts on the floor. “With Qi Chengzhi as my son-in-law, these gifts are a dime a dozen! Do you think I care about these? Even for the Song family’s company — while we’re indifferent to it now, but if we want, Qi Chengzhi can help us revive it just with one statement!

“Just these gifts for forgiveness?” Yu Qianying got hold of the present and threw them downstairs. The gifts tumbled down the staircase. “Stop dreaming! Don’t disgust me with your gifts. Get out!”

The house was an old development. There was no lift, and one could only climb the stairs. There were three units on each floor, and the Song family was the first unit. On the right-hand side of the house was the handrail of the stairs, and underneath it, the steps for half the floor.

Yu Qianying threw everything to the right, and the gifts all went down.

Until then, the sound of the gifts tumbling down the stairs,’ pong, pong’ could still be heard.

Chi Yuanzhen’s expression was unnatural. When Yu Qianying boldly threw the presents downstairs, she was on edge but managed to suppress her outburst.

Yu Zixiu’s face sunk, although it lasted in the blink of an eye, seeing the presents being thrown out. Right after, he appeared to be in deep remorse.

“Qianying, I know these presents wouldn’t make you forgive me. I didn’t think you’d forgive me just out of this visit. While you claimed that you don’t acknowledge me as your brother, you’re still my younger sister. I knew it would cause a misunderstanding as I seek you out at this awkward timing, but the reality is, I want to help Song Yu out,” Yu Zixiu spoke gravely.

“You’re right. I don’t deny that Song Yu marrying Qi Chengzhi would be greatly beneficial to the Yu family. If I deny this, I’m indeed treating you as an idiot. It’s also overly pretentious.”

Yu Qianying scorned. Was what he was saying then not pretentious?

“Have you thought about the potential benefits Song Yu could get from mending our relationship? You said I’ve never done anything for Song Yu. When she was at her lowest point, we stood aside and did nothing. I admit it was my mistake. It was regretful, but it was in the past. We can’t reverse time and fix what has happened in the past.

“Hence, I’m trying my best to make up for it. I won’t make the same mistakes as before,” Yu Zixiu said sternly. “I’m sincere in my apology, and it’s not manifested in these presents. I took note of an opportunity where I can help Song Yu out and fix the mistakes of the past, and that’s the reason why I’m here, albeit it may appear to be thick-skinned to you.”

Yu Zixiu saw Yu Qianying’s attitude remained cold. His lips stretched bitterly. “Qianying, can we have this conversation inside? It’s our private matter. If the neighbors hear it, they would be making fun of us.”

Yu Qianying scoffed once more, showing her disdain. Trying to close the door once more, she said, “If you’re afraid to make a fool of yourself, then get out! I didn’t permit you to speak at my doorstep!”

Yu Zixiu’s expression changed. He held the door, preventing her from closing it. “Alright, alright. We won’t go in. We will stand here.”

This time, he was afraid that Yu Qianying would shut the door when he was not paying attention, so he had his hands glued onto the door. The posture was not exactly elegant, and it was rude. However, those were beyond Yu Zixiu’s considerations.

“Qianying, I’m here today to be of help to Song Yu,” said Yu Zixiu.

“What, are you like Yu Zidong and his wife, who are here to make Song Yu realize her position and give up on Qi Chengzhi? Those two are about to get married. Don’t you think it’s a little too late?’” Yuan Qianying raised her eyebrow and said sarcastically.

“Qianying, listen to me. I’m not here to tell Song Yu to break up with Qi Chengzhi,” Yu Zixiu replied patiently with an earnest tone. “On the contrary, I’m always on her side. It’s just that you’re not aware of it.

“I knew Keyao likes Qi Chengzhi a lot. From the time Qi Zhengzhi and Song Yu began dating, till now, when they’re about to get married, she still doesn’t want to give up. I’ve tried to advise her, and I even went to Zidong’s place to have her stop bothering Song Yu and Qi Chengzhi. She refused to listen. I also spoke to Zidong and argued with Liang Lihua. She remained stubborn. I had no other ways.

“However, I stand by Song Yu’s side,” said Yu Zixiu. “Regardless of what Keyao has in mind, I don’t have her back. Without support from the family, they’re just a branch of the family. They won’t be able to make waves.

“Besides, Qi Chengzhi is in love with Song Yu. I have no power to separate them. If I think I do, it would be biting more than I can chew.” Yu Zixiu smiled wryly. “Qianying, have you ever thought about this? After all, the difference in social standing between you and the Qi family is unbridgeable. It’s as far removed as the earth from the sky.”

Before Yu Qianying spat her acerbic remark, Yu Zixiu continued, “Don’t be in a hurry to criticize me. I’m not belittling you. Listen to me, when Song Yu and Qi Chengzhi get married, the bride’s side can’t go empty-handed. For an allied marriage, it essentially means for the union of the power behind the two families, the two companies.

“Given the Song family had gone bankrupt a long time ago, the marriage between Qi Chengzhi and Song Yu isn’t considered an allied marriage. Regardless, the bride should at least be bringing some trousseau.” Yu Zixiu let out a sigh. “Qianying, even when someone from an ordinary family gets married, the bride will be bringing trousseau. At the very least, there will be a car. It’s just a union between two ordinary families.

“Song Yu is different. She’s marrying Qi Chengzhi. The gap is already huge to begin with, do you want her to go empty-handed when she marries over?” Yu Zixiu said, “I understand, you must have saved up over the years. Besides, Song Yu is hardworking and frugal. She probably has saved up as well, and buying a car isn’t an issue.

“If Song Yu is marrying someone ordinary, it’d be enough. There isn’t even a need for a luxury car, something in the range of ten to twenty thousand isn’t too shabby. However, she’s marrying into the Qi family! They wouldn’t even take a look at something that costs hundreds of thousands. They have a row of cars in their garage in the millions!

“The disparity between you and the Qi family is already huge. If Song Yu marries him with little to bring over, the in-laws will surely look down on her. She would be bullied as well.” Yu Zixiu took a deep sigh. It seemed like he was apprehensive about Song Yu’s future.

Yu Qianying smiled scornfully. She scoffed. “What should we do then, based on what you said?”

“Hence, I came today to let you know that I’m willing to pay for Song Yu’s trousseau. I came to discuss with you what she should bring along, how much the endowment should be and the car she should go with. A few days ago, I also sent someone to scout for a few nice mansions in B City. Once it’s confirmed, I’ll take a look personally to find the right property.” Yu Zixiu sounded so sincere, like he would be taking care of this himself. He seemed like he was dedicated to Song Yu’s welfare.

“I also wanted to discuss with you, if we can announce the union of the Qi and the Yu families, and that the Qi family would keep an eye out for the Yu family in the business? To be more exact, to keep an eye out for you, and to help propel your family to the top social circle. It’d be beneficial if you can get to know the others from the Great Eight Families. Unfortunately, Kexin has already gotten married. Otherwise, it’d be great for Kexin to be in union with someone from the Great Eight Families. Am I right?” Yu Qianying mocked him with no reservation. She stood leisurely, with her arms crossed.

Yu Zixiu, with his thick skin, still turned red in the face under Yu Qianying’s mocking.

Chi Yuanzhen could hide her irritation no more. She was trying her best to keep it under control.

Since the night before, Yu Zixiu had been continuously reminding her that Yu Qianying would not be gentle with them. She might even say nasty things. However, regardless of what Yu Qianying said, Chi Yuanzhen must not cause an outburst.

The hardship today would lead to glory tomorrow.

Compared to elevating the status into the upper class and becoming relatives with the Qi family, the benefits outweighed the shame from Yu Qianying. It would lift the Yu family to the next level, to become one just beneath the Great Eight Families.

Thinking about the glorious future, Yu Zixiu was even willing to let Yu Qianying step on him.

Despite cursing Yu Qianying a million times in her heart and having an ill expression, Chi Yuanzhen did not say a word. She just let Yu Qianying belittle her as much as she wanted to.

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A free mini-drama for the readers!

“Bow to Heaven and Earth”

When Song Yu was three, she was playing house with Qi Chengji at the Qi family. It seemed like they had learned something from TV, and they were trying to get married and perform the formal bows by the bride and groom as the old custom in China. They dragged Qi Chengzhi to be the ‘parent.’

Song Yu had a red handkerchief on her head, and Qi Chengji had a China rose, which he plucked from the garden on his ear.

Looking at the two, it seemed rather formal. Qi Chengzhi squinted, and put Qi Chengji instead on the position of the ‘parent.’ He knelt by the side of Song Yu.

“You guys are doing it wrong. Let me demonstrate how to do it right.” Qi Chengzhi said.

Under his loud, ‘kowtow for each other,’ Qi Chengzhi and Song Yu bowed, facing each other.

Subsequently, after cheering ‘send into the bridal chamber!’ Qi Chengzhi held Song Yu’s hand and left the room. Until Yu Qianying brought Song Yu home, Qi Chengji’s ear still had blooming China rose. He was still waiting at the ‘parent’ position for Song Yu to marry him.