He forcefully swallowed the stifling breath in his chest, his hawk-like gaze swept past Chu Xi as he said to Jiang Chenyue, "I did indeed invite a friend over for dinner tonight; an outsider being present wouldn’t be appropriate..."
What is this child saying, knowing full well that Chu Xi is not an outsider, she’s his... sister. Jiang Chenyue slightly frowned, her beauty was regal and elegant, defying the ravages of time. She looked at Qin Jun in confusion, unable to understand what he really meant, "But I’ve already asked Xi to stay home for dinner."
"She can e over anytime, but I rarely get the chance to invite this friend over. I don’t want her staying here and ruining my friend’s appetite!"
How downright rude!
Chu Xi pouted, almost fuming with rage.
Jiang Chenyue gave him a reproachful glare, "Talk properly."
Chu Xi got even angrier.
Qin Jun humiliated her this way, and Jiang Chenyue didn’t even bother to scold him. Is she even her biological daughter?!
She clenched her palm tightly, and the more dissatisfied she was, the more grateful she was for having left herself a backup plan earlier.
Qin Jun raised his chin, hands shoved into his pockets, his face unruly, "I’m just telling the truth."
He lifted his eyelids, glancing at the displeased Chu Xi, his tone full of disdain, "She’s always been an eyesore and a nuisance!"
Chu Xi’s eyes reddened pletely, biting her lip without saying a word.
Jiang Chenyue watched her pale, delicate face, originally just upset with his tantrum, now turning into anger. She suddenly slammed the table, growling, "Qin Jun, you can’t bully your sister like this. What are you doing today? What did Xi do to annoy you, that you’re targeting her at every turn? You’re her brother; you shouldn’t be bullying her if you can’t even indulge her. Does that even make sense? Even if you weren’t her brother, as a man, you should at least have some gentlemanly demeanor!"
"...Haha, I can’t bring myself to be a gentleman to her."
"Qin Jun!" Jiang Chenyue was livid, her elegant features turning slightly pale with rage.
Chu Xi immediately understood and supported her, gently patting her back to soothe her, "Mom, don’t be angry. I’m not upset with my brother. I know Mr. Qin doesn’t like me, I’ll slowly make him like me, don’t be mad. If you get sick from anger, I’ll be heartbroken."
Despite not being fond of some of Chu Xi’s actions, given that she’s her long-lost daughter, Jiang Chenyue would strive to tolerate and teach her, no matter how many shortings Chu Xi might have. In her view, Qin Jun, as her brother, should similarly try to guide Chu Xi on the right path, instead of mockingly confronting his sister every time they meet.
"Juner, apologize."
Her face was solemn, her expression dark as if it could drip water.
"Apologize to your sister!"
Qin Jun stood tall, glanced at the pretend-innocent Chu Xi, and bluntly refused, "I will never apologize to her, never going to happen!"
"I invited Rong Yan over for dinner tonight. After how she humiliated her during the last birthday party, having her stay here would probably make Rong Yan lose her appetite. Besides, I didn’t tell her she’d be here when I invited her over, and if I did, she might not have agreed to e."
Jiang Chenyue, who was just seething with rage, was suddenly surprised when she heard this, "You invited Yan?"
Her expression, her tone, clearly showing more joy than anger.
Not only that, she even forgot about Chu Xi soothing her back, stood up excitedly, grabbed Qin Jun’s hands with delight, "Why didn’t you say so earlier."
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