"Who is this?" Yi Chao asked as he walked in and noticed Luo Chao sitting on the sofa. Seeing Luo Chao's handso face, he imdiately felt a surge of hostility.
Cai Qiongying blushed and replied awkwardly, "Oh, Yi, this is Feifei's new boyfriend, Luo Chao. He's here for a al at our house today."
Damn! Yi Chao was instantly furious inside. Soone had beaten him to it. His fists clenched slightly, but he thought to himself that since it's just dating and not marriage, he still had a chance. His face twitched a few tis before he regained his smile, "Luo Chao, right? Hi, I'm Yi Chao, Yu Fei's childhood friend."
"Who's your childhood friend," Zhang Yufei snorted, feeling nauseated at Yi Chao's hair slicked with gel, looking all greasy.
Zhang Zhigang glared at her, "Feifei, how can you speak to Yi like that? He's indeed grown up with you."
Zhang Yufei pursed her red lips and said, "Yeah, you used to cry when I beat you up as a kid and ca to our house to tattletale."
"." Yi Chao was dumbfounded, feeling uncomfortable all over hearing her words.
Because of Yi Chao's tattletaling, childhood Zhang Yufei often got scolded by her parents. Since then, Zhang Yufei didn't have a good impression of Yi Chao.
"Hehe," Cai Qiongying chuckled, "These are all old stories now. Why even bring them up? By the way, Yi, have you eaten yet?"
Yi Chao nodded, "Auntie, I've already eaten."
Seeing Cai Qiongying being quite friendly with Yi Chao, Luo Chao could sense the undertones. Aunt Cai surely lived up to her surna and its association with wealth. Despite knowing her daughter has a boyfriend, she invited another suitor over, likely eyeing the gifts of smoke and wine he brought.
Luo Chao mused silently but then saw Aunt Cai indeed taking the gifts of smoke and wine brought by Yi Chao, saying, "Yi, you're always so courteous when you co over. It makes a bit embarrassed."
"Just a little gesture," Yi Chao said, his lips twitching a few tis. Auntie is really straightforward, accepting everything every ti. This ti it's even more outrageous; your daughter has a boyfriend, yet you still invite over and accept gifts worth thousands without even holding your daughter's hand. It's almost insane!
At this mont, Zhang Yufei rolled her eyes, nearly infuriated by her own mother. But in front of outsiders, she couldn't say anything. Her mind was filled with anger, thinking, Mom, you're too money-driven, aren't you? And have such thick skin, really impressive!
Zhang Zhigang was watching TV, looking unconcerned.
Yi Chao then asked Luo Chao, seated opposite him, "Brother, where are you making your fortune now?"
"?" Luo Chao chuckled, "I'm working as a clerk at a company."
Yi Chao's eyes glead with disdain. How could a re white-collar match up to Zhang Yufei, especially when she's now a division chief at the Public Security Bureau? His gaze inevitably took on a contemptuous tone, "Brother, you really need to put in more effort. After all, Yu Fei is a chief now."
Yi Chao didn't say much more, but both Zhang Zhigang and Cai Qiongying could grasp the aning. Thinking over, it was clear that although Luo Chao's dical skills were comndable, he was no doctor—just a company clerk without power or influence, how could he bring happiness to Yu Fei?
Luo Chao forced a laugh, "Indeed, just from one look at you, I can tell you're a big boss. Can't compare with you."
Yi Chao felt uplifted by his words, boasting inwardly, knowing that Luo Chao was aware of his status. He thought, Are you really hoping to eat swan at as a toad?
Luo Chao's words undoubtedly displeased Zhang Yufei. I know you're low-key, not fond of showing off, but in front of my parents, would you die from a little boasting?
Being the husband of Teng Yuan Group's Ning president, yet not asuring up to a nouveau riche? It's laughable! Zhang Yufei was steaming inside, seeing her parents' sowhat unnatural expressions, knowing they were displeased inside.
"Thanks to my dad's foresight, he bought a mine and profited millions. Now that the mine's exhausted, we've opened an advertising company. Though not as profitable as mining, it still brings in over a hundred thousand a month. I just got a new car yesterday," Yi Chao boasted bullishly.
Zhang Zhigang smacked his lips, "Yi, you've changed your car again? What'd you get?"
"A fully-loaded Toyota Crown!" Yi Chao chuckled, "Uncle, I know you've recently gotten your driver's license and are interested in cars. I drove it here, why don't I show you?"
Zhang Zhigang was visibly excited, "I've looked at that car; the fully-loaded ones can be over 40 grand. Let's go have a look."
Even Luo Chao, who had experienced various car brands during his ti in the army, was once very interested in cars. But now, having driven many types, his interest has faded.
Cai Qiongying seeing her husband eagerly standing up, mocked, "Look at you getting all excited."
Zhang Zhigang was too thrilled to pay her any mind, grabbing Yi Chao's hand to head outside. Yi Chao turned back, "Brother Lu, why don't you co see my new car and give so advice?"
Luo Chao chuckled, "I'm not really into cars, I'll pass."
Yi Chao's contempt grew stronger, "Well, as a salaried white-collar, who knows how many years before you can afford a car. Not like Uncle Zhang, a departnt head, had you gotten your license earlier, you'd have bought a car long ago."
Yi Chao's words were quite adept at not only belittling Luo Chao but also flattering Zhang Zhigang, killing two birds with one stone.
Cai Qiongying listened cheerfully, "Money also has to be saved to buy Feifei a house."
Yi Chao laughed, "If Yu Fei marries a wealthy man, you wouldn't need to pitch in for a house, right, Yu Fei?"
"Get lost with your nonsense," Zhang Yufei was getting angrier the more she listened, disgusted by the ostentatious nouveau riche style.
At the door, Zhang Zhigang, already in his shoes, glared at his daughter, "Feifei, mind your words," then turned to Yi Chao, "Yi, don't mind her, she's spoiled by , let's go."
Despite feeling a bit aggrieved, Yi Chao burned with inner anger at Zhang Yufei's peach-like figure, thinking, Soday I'll have you under , crying out for rcy!
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