NOVGO.NET Chapter 376
Ji Fei had already been preparing to get up, and as soon as Ji Fei provided a reason, Qin Jiaxi practically leaped to her feet and moved over to Ji Fei’s side.
Qin Rong quickly shifted her position to make room for Qin Jiaxi to sit between them.
Third Aunt Qin immediately frowned, “What are you doing? They should get to know each other properly.”
【I really want to curse out loud. Does she even realize what she looks like right now? It’s like a brothel madam introducing her girls to customers. Does she hate her own daughter so much that she has to set her up with such a piece of work? This guy doesn’t need any deep investigation; just his behavior a moment ago shows what a shady character he is. Third Aunt Qin is really pushing the limits. I’m curious to see what kind of person this is!】
At that moment, Qin Yi and Qin Zhao spoke up.
“Yes, they should get to know each other better. I wonder what business this gentleman’s family is in,” Qin Yi said. “Although I don’t handle the family business, I’m familiar with the circles in Y City.”
“Exactly, let’s get to know each other. I wonder which school you graduated from and what you studied? What do you primarily focus on now?” Qin Zhao sneered.
Faced with these inquiries, the overweight man stumbled and evaded the questions, offering no useful information.
Qin Zhao chuckled directly, “Could he be a scammer?”
“What are you talking about?” The man grew anxious and even tugged at Third Aunt Qin’s sleeve, seeking help.
Third Aunt Qin quickly defended him, “Of course not. His father is a friend of mine.”
“Oh, who is his father? And how is he friends with Third Aunt Qin? Does Third Uncle Qin know about this friendship?” Ji Fei suddenly interjected.
Her tone was a first for her, cold and cutting, as if she were interrogating and mocking at the same time.
Third Aunt Qin became visibly displeased, “You’re questioning your elder here. Do you think I would harm my own daughter?”
“That’s not guaranteed,” Qin Rong muttered softly.
“You… how dare you disrespect your elders!” Third Aunt Qin grew anxious, her voice rising.
Naturally, people around them began to notice.
Ji Fei, however, wasn’t going to give her any face. She directly pulled Qin Jiaxi to her feet and warned Third Aunt Qin, “I don’t think this man is suitable. You’d better keep him away and out of sight. The Qins don’t buy into the whole ‘obedience to parents’ act. If you want to introduce someone to Jiaxi, I’ll make sure to have a thorough background check done with Third Uncle Qin. Every single person must be vetted to see if they’re worthy of the Qin family’s dignity. If anyone tries to pull a fast one, the Qins will make sure they face the consequences of coveting what isn’t theirs.”
As Ji Fei spoke, her icy gaze swept over Third Aunt Qin and finally settled on the overweight man, her threat clear, causing him to tremble all over.
Without another word, Ji Fei led Qin Jiaxi away, finding the atmosphere utterly repulsive.
Qin Jiaxi and Qin Yi were a bit bewildered. While the situation was indeed disgusting, Ji Fei’s outburst was much larger than expected. It was as if she had just publicly torn into Third Aunt Qin, and many people were watching.
Qin Zhao and Qin Rong, however, began to suspect that their sister-in-law might have discovered something.
Qin Xian, naturally keeping an eye on his wife, noticed her sudden anger and excused himself from the people trying to talk to him. He immediately went to Ji Fei.
As soon as Ji Fei sat down, Qin Xian arrived. She leaned on him as if seeking a lifeline, not caring about the others present. Qin Xian embraced her openly and asked, “What’s wrong?”
“That woman introduced a disgusting man to Jiaxi,” Ji Fei explained.
Meanwhile, Jiaxi had been brought over to sit with them. “Sister-in-law, I’m fine. Just ignore it.”
Ji Fei hesitated, wanting to say more.
Qin Zhao, however, quickly filled everyone in on what had happened. Qin Xiaoyu and Qin Jing, who had just freed themselves from other duties, also heard the story and were equally shocked.
“Could that man be incredibly powerful? Why else would Third Aunt Qin overlook his appearance?” Qin Jing wondered.
“Pfft, he’s a fraud,” Qin Zhao replied. “And a sleazy one at that. Qin Xiaoyu, you should stay far away from him. He was eyeing my sister-in-law and sister like they were his next meal.”
Qin Xian’s expression turned icy, and he drew Ji Fei even closer to him, his eyes dark with displeasure.
Qin Yi sighed, “I wonder what she’s thinking. Sigh.”
【Heh, what could she be thinking? Double insurance for her old flame, that’s what. That fat guy actually followed his father here. He’s Yu Xin’s brother. When their parents divorced, their mother took him away. Later, the old flame returned to their hometown and reconnected with her son. This woman is really ruthless. In her eyes, even a degenerate raised by a gambler is a treasure. Marrying Jiaxi off to him would make him part of the Qin family. That way, Jiaxi could take care of her old flame’s family. Does this woman have holes in her head? How can she think this is reasonable and even a good match? How does she see her own daughter? Does she not feel content unless she ruins her own child?】
Ji Fei vented her frustration in one long rant, feeling utterly tainted by it all. She clung to her husband, needing a moment to recover.
Meanwhile, the others who could hear her thoughts were left in complete shock.
Initially, they thought Third Aunt Qin hated her own daughter. She was merely forcing a miserable match to punish her or perhaps out of stupidity, duped by someone. But they never imagined that she wasn’t stupid at all—she was sharp, just sharp in favor of someone else’s family.
It was astonishing how she managed to manipulate the entire household of Third Uncle Qin like this.
Thankfully, they found out—otherwise, who knows what kind of mess would have unfolded.
Those who couldn’t hear Ji Fei’s thoughts merely felt the ominous atmosphere around them.
Soon, the fat man disappeared, though no one knew if he had left.
When Third Uncle Qin arrived, he didn’t see the man and only asked Third Aunt Qin what the commotion was about. In his mind, it must have been Third Aunt Qin causing trouble again, bullying Qin Jiaxi, which angered Ji Fei.
Third Aunt Qin tried to defend herself with a few words before covering her stomach, looking distressed.
Seeing that it was almost time, Third Uncle Qin didn’t press further. It was time for the toast and cake-cutting.
Soon, a giant cake was wheeled out.
Everyone stood up and gathered around.
Third Uncle Qin helped his wife stand on the steps built beside the pool.
As Third Uncle Qin spoke, someone near Ji Fei suddenly asked, “Odd, where is Qin Han?”
Ji Fei thought to herself, 【He’s bringing Yu Xin here, of course. They’re about to… holy crap… such audacity!】
The thought had barely passed when there was a gasp.
Third Aunt Qin suddenly plunged from the edge of the steps toward the right side, where no one was standing. If she fell, the consequences would be dire.