Chapter 354 - Are You Acquainted with Danchen? (1/2)
Chapter 354: Are You Acquainted with Danchen?
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Shen Zhijing could not figure out how Ruan Danchen met Qi Chenglin. After seeing her that day, she asked Liu Ronghua who told her that Ruan Danchen was working as an interior designer.
Even if Ruan Danchen managed to meet Qi Chenglin at work, it would still be a distance away. They would not have the chance to talk to each other.
Considering their status, regardless of a collaboration with Qilin, Qi Chenglin would not possibly have a discussion with her personally.
Shen Zhijing could not understand how Ruan Danchen got together with Qi Chenglin.
Was it possible for her to boldly confess to Qi Chenglin that she was the mother of his son?
Qi Chenglin would have to believe in her for that to happen!
Even so, was he able to forgive her?
That was the reason why she did not consider Ruan Danchen a threat when Qi Chenglin took the child with him.
Shen Zhijing clenched her teeth in anger. Why was luck on Ruan Danchen’s side? What tactic did she resort to get together with Qi Chenglin?
Shen Manman peeked at Shen Zhijing and slowly lost her fear after a while. She said, “Qi Youxuan really like her. He goes around talking about Aunt Ruan, Aunt Ruan all the time.”
“Look! Even Manman said that her family name is Ruan. It can’t be wrong,” Shen Zhijing remarked.
Gu Ziyao frowned. “If it really is Ruan Danchen, why didn’t Liu Ronghua inform us?”
“I reckon that she is recalcitrant for failing to be raised to the status of a wife after so many years in the Shen family. Furthermore, I have never respected her. So, she intentionally keeps this piece of information from me, waiting to make a joke out of me.” Shen Zhijing’s glanced towards Ruan Danchen with malicious intent. “Let’s set Liu Ronghua aside at this moment. I will get back at her later.”
It was then that the Li family parted ways with the Qi family.
The Qi family did not look in their direction but they proceed directly towards the school building.
Judging from Shen Zhijing’s condition, Gu Ziyao suggested, “How about I attend Manman’s parents’ visitation day while you bring Lili to his class?”
“No need for that. I want to look with my own eyes whether Ruan Danchen will feel guilty after seeing me,” Shen Zhijing muttered coldly and hastily walked off in her heels.
Shen Manman glanced back at her mother perturbed until Gu Ziyao gave her a light push. “Go on to your classroom. Don’t worry about it.”
Pouting her lips, Shen Manman walked to her class with her head lowered and Gu Ziyao also went on her way with her son.
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When Qi Chenglin’s group entered the classroom, the bell had just rung.
Fortunately, there were in fact not many students in Jixia Elementary School. The school adopted the method of teaching in small groups. Thus, there were only a few children in the wide classroom, leaving enough space for the parents.
The teacher had already arranged some chairs at the back of the classroom, but it was slightly more than usual.
That was because when the teacher had summed up the number of attendees and arranged just enough chairs for them, Qi Youxuan informed the teacher that his great-grandfather, great-grandmother, grandmother, father, and his father’s girlfriend would all be present.
The children immediately relayed this information back home. When their parents heard of it, they quickly pushed back even important work just to attend the parents’ visitation day.
As a result, the number of parents attending the parents’ visitation day in little Qi Youxuan’s class had broken the past record.
Qi Youxuan was sitting in his seat and looking towards the back of the classroom every now and then. Once he spotted his family entering the classroom, he waved at them passionately even when the foreign English teacher walked in.
Feeling resigned, Qi Chenglin glared at Qi Youxuan and warned, “Pay attention in class!”
Shen Manman who stepped into the class at the bell instantly went to her seat. Shen Zhijing sat on the chair near the entrance. There were a number of people sitting between her and Ruan Danchen. So, the Qi family did not notice her.
Throughout the lesson, Ruan Danchen focussed fully on Qi Youxuan.
The little one was not very earnest in class and often absent-minded. Thankfully the teacher was rather lively and had made many interactions with the children so they could sit through the lesson and absorbed what had been taught.
Moving on, the teacher asked a question that was directed to Qi Youxuan. It was his turn to answer.
The little one used simple sentences and words that he had just learned in his answer, earning himself praise. Little Qi Youxuan immediately turned around and proudly showed Ruan Danchen a ‘peace’ sign.
When Qi Chenglin’s face darkened, Qi Youxuan quickly sat back in his chair and to continue on with the lesson.
After managing to sit through the lesson until the bell rang, all the children ran towards the back of the classroom looking for their own parents.
Qi Youxuan also hurried towards his family and stopped in front of them. “You really didn’t bring the sign.”
“…” Qi Chenglin’s lips twitched. “Weren’t you the one who forbade us from bringing it because you wanted to keep it low?”
“I was just trying to be modest. Why are you taking a child like me so seriously?” Qi Youxuan shook his head and sighed.
“…”
“Dad, did you take photos of me when I answered the question just now?”
“…”
Qi Youxuan knew that his father did not do so from his reaction. Feeling upset at once, he complained, “Dad, you can’t do this to me! I even purposely turned around and made that pose. Why aren’t you a little more tacit? If you can’t grasp such a small implication, how are you going to manage that big company?”
“…” Qi Chenglin glared at him coldly. “That’s enough.”
Taking advantage of having those who doted him around, Qi Youxuan was not afraid in the slightest. Qi Chenglin could not get mad at him, even if he did scold him, Grandmother Qi would be the first to step in.
He turned towards Ruan Danchen. “Aunt Ruan, we’re having a language lesson next. Do remember to take a lot of my photos later.”
“Sure.” Ruan Danchen pulled him nearer lovingly to smooth out his clothes.
Qi Youxuan looked around him and found that none of his classmates’ parents would smooth out their children’s clothing so gently as they were all trying to upkeep their public image. His classmates’ mothers were dressed up finely for the occasion. They even sat up straight to avoid crumpling their clothes.
In the whole classroom, only Ruan Danchen was dressed plainly and smoothed out his clothes for him. The little one puffed up his chest in pride.
The other parents were actually observing the interaction between Ruan Danchen and Qi Youxuan. They did not expect Ruan Danchen to be so loved by Qi Chenglin’s son. When they were standing together, they really presented the image of a family of three.
“Qi Youxuan,” called out a melodious child’s voice.
Qi Youxuan turned his head to see Shen Manman coming over with a woman behind her.
Ruan Danchen looked in the direction of the voice and her breath stopped abruptly. Her face began to pale and she seemed to almost collapse. She instinctively pulled Qi Youxuan into a tight embrace in defense, blocking off his sight.
“Aunt Ruan, what’s wrong?” Qi Youxuan asked curiously.
Qi Chenglin glanced at Shen Zhijing lightly, his strong long arms wrapped around Ruan Danchen’s waist in protectively.
Ruan Danchen looked up at Qi Chenglin to see his unwavering dark eyes. His warm palm pressed against her waist tightly to calm her down.
“Youxuan, is this your classmate?” asked Grandmother Qi.
In fact, Qi Chenglin had not told his family about the incident with the Shen family. Even Qi Zhongxun and Guan Liya knew nothing about the Shen family’s scheme. They were only aware that Qi Chenglin used to be engaged with Shen Zhijing but the engagement was later called off.
The only person who knew more about that incident was Qi Chengzhi.
Grandmother Qi found Shen Zhijing rather familiar but was unable to recall who she was. It had been seven years since that incident after all. Even during that time, Shen Zhijing did not have the chance to visit Grandmother Qi. So, both Grandfather Qi and Grandmother Qi did not have much impression of her.
Seven years ago, when they heard of Qi Chenglin’s engagement with Shen Zhijing, Guan Liya had wanted to meet her future daughter-in-law. However, they did not even have an engagement banquet at that time, so much so that parents from both sides did not get to meet each other. Qi Chenglin also merely released a one-sided statement of his engagement with Shen Zhijing.
Therefore, Guan Liya’s suggestion of meeting her daughter-in-law was rejected by Qi Chenglin.
Even if they had not met each other, Guan Liya could still recognize Shen Zhijing.
“Grandfather Qi, Grandmother Qi, auntie,” greeted Shen Zhijing with a smile, “I’m Shen Zhijing and this is my niece, Shen Manman.”
Shen Manman also greeted them sweetly.
Just then, Guan Liya’s expression had changed due to awkwardness for she did not know the reason behind Qi Chenglin and Shen Zhijing’s broken engagement.
Grandmother Qi, not recalling who Shen Zhijing was, turned to ask Grandfather Qi, “Why does this name sound so familiar?”
Grandfather Qi let out a huff, blew his mustache, and ignored her.
“Mom, Ms Shen used to be engaged with Chenglin,” whispered Guan Liya.
The memory clicked instantly on Grandmother Qi and she greeted her awkwardly, “Hehe. So it’s Xiao Shen. What a coincidence.”
Although the other parents present were talking among themselves and could not listen well to the conversation, their eyes were still focusing on them.