CEO's Ugly Flash-Marriage Wife Hides So Many Identities
Chapter 496: Shifting Blame

Chapter 496: Chapter 496: Shifting Blame

As soon as Elder Wen saw the man at the door, he immediately smiled, his expression much more gentle.

"Chi Yu, you came just in time, come, let me introduce you." Elder Wen got up and stood.

Qiao Rui was secretly surprised in her heart, she really didn’t expect the elder to show such high regard for Chi Yu.

She originally thought the elder liked this young man, but she didn’t expect the affection to be so strong, to the point of standing up to speak.

Chi Yu walked in, gently closing the door as he did.

As he walked from the door towards the inside, his gaze briefly flickered across Qiao Rui’s face, just for a second or two, seemingly unintentionally, yet Qiao Rui distinctly felt the emotion in Chi Yu’s eyes, shrewdness.

As a result, at that moment, Qiao Rui even suspected that this man knocked on the door at this time on purpose, with the intention of helping her out of the predicament.

Qiao Rui was slightly surprised, her gaze fell on the man, stealing a glance, the more she looked, the more inexplicably familiar and kind he seemed.

"Elder Wen!" Chi Yu walked to Qiao Rui’s side, standing alongside her, facing the elder.

Elder Wen faced the two and said to them: "Chi Yu, this is my granddaughter Qiao Rui, and also the Young Master of the Wen Family, Wen Lang. Qiao Rui, this is Chi Yu."

Chi Yu slightly turned and smiled, ready to greet.

Qiao Rui was one step ahead and spoke. "Pleasure to meet you, Big Brother Chi."

This form of address made both Elder Wen and Chi Yu slightly startled, then Chi Yu smiled again, but Elder Wen’s face fell.

A single form of address was enough to convey Qiao Rui’s attitude, there was no need for further explanation.

Chi Yu was a smart person, after a slight pause, he smiled, understanding Qiao Rui’s subtlety.

"Little Sister Wen, Chi Yu has long heard of your great name, I didn’t expect to meet you today, it’s an honor for Chi Yu."

"Big Brother Chi, you’re too kind." Qiao Rui smiled, "Knowing you is also an honor for this little sister."

Both understood, and neither needed to say it aloud.

The moment their eyes met, Qiao Rui still clearly felt a strong sense of familiarity.

Chi Yu curled his thin lips, taking another look at the girl in front of him, her fair face, delicate features, lively eyes, exuding a unique charm.

A very clever and interesting little thing.

Chi Yu nodded slightly, saying nothing more.

Qiao Rui immediately turned her head, then said to Elder Wen: "Grandpa, shall we go to the dining room? Big Brother Chi personally came to invite you."

Elder Wen had no choice but to nod. "Let’s go, let’s eat and talk at the same time!"

"Elder Wen, please, Little Sister Wen, please." Chi Yu made a gesture of invitation, which showed great manners.

"You take Qiao Rui over first, I need to use the restroom, I’ll come right when Old Xie arrives." Elder Wen said.

Chi Yu nodded: "Alright then, Elder Wen, I’ll take the little sister over first."

"Go on."

Qiao Rui felt a bit awkward, clearly knowing the elder deliberately arranged it this way.

She also nodded. "Grandpa, I’ll go over with Big Brother Chi first."

"Mm." The elder waved his hand at them and headed towards the restroom.

Chi Yu and Qiao Rui walked out of Suite 306 together.

Chi Yu walked in front, Qiao Rui followed behind, they were very close to each other.

Qiao Rui turned her head to glance at Chi Yu.

Just then, he also turned to look at her, their eyes meeting, Chi Yu’s voice was warm. "Did your family’s elder scold you?"

His tone was particularly doting, as if speaking with a family member, his voice warm, his gaze even softer.

Qiao Rui nodded. "Yes, did you hear it?"

"I could guess." Chi Yu smiled slightly. "The elder wants to find you an ideal husband in his mind, but he’s not satisfied with the person you chose."

"Big Brother Chi, are you always this straightforward?" Qiao Rui smiled as she looked at him.

Chi Yu also smiled, shaking his head. "Perhaps it’s fate, I’m too lazy to bother with others, but you have an appearance that suits my tastes."

Qiao Rui was taken aback, hesitantly looking at Chi Yu.

The hallway was silent.

Qiao Rui blinked her eyes. "Are you saying you actually like me? Although it’s presumptuous to ask, I have to say, I’m married."

"What are you thinking?" Chi Yu laughed, as if he heard the funniest joke: "Liking someone doesn’t have to be that kind of relationship."

"Then, are you preparing for a sworn sibling relationship with me?"

"Sworn siblings?" Chi Yu raised an eyebrow. "Didn’t expect Little Sister Wen to be so straightforward, with quite a sense of justice."

"Not really." Qiao Rui awkwardly laughed: "Didn’t you see I was trying to avoid feeling too awkward?"

Chi Yu laughed again: "Swearing brotherhood is just a formality, if you are sincere, you won’t care about such formalities."

"Mm, Brother Chi is right." Qiao Rui nodded, the raise of her eyebrow quite similar to Chi Yu’s.

Chi Yu looked at her, a slender girl with clear principles and character, as the Young Master of the Wen Family, her actions were elusive, her whereabouts unpredictable.

Seeing her today, she was just a little girl.

"Let’s go!"

A few minutes later, they entered the dining room.

After sitting down, Chi Yu first had someone pour her tea. "Little Sister Wen, there’s no need to feel any pressure with me, I have no intention of marrying for now, nor am I interested in a married woman, we just need to be honest with each other, and be friends."

"Big Brother Chi, how refreshing!" Qiao Rui immediately felt relieved, looking at Chi Yu excitedly. "You have no idea, Grandpa has taken a shine to you and insists I marry you, even though I’m already married, it’s so embarrassing!"

Chi Yu also laughed. "The elder is just being cautious."

"I understand, but hearing you say that really makes me feel much better." Qiao Rui didn’t expect Chi Yu to be even better than she imagined.

He seemed genuinely sincere and kind.

"Elder Wen has his plans, and always sticks to his word, you getting married on your own did indeed make the elder lose face, but I believe before long, the elder will understand, after all, you are his pride."

"I’m Grandpa’s pride?" Qiao Rui looked at Chi Yu, whose smile was warm, and felt embarrassed to refute or doubt.

But she was still worried that her grandpa would be disappointed in her.

"Don’t believe my words?" Chi Yu laughed: "Elder Wen chose you as the heir, the Young Master of the Wen Family, our Chi Family also chose you to be my future wife, it fully demonstrates your abilities!"

"Isn’t it because Grandpa Wen’s background is strong?" Qiao Rui said again.

Chi Yu laughed, his gaze as gentle as water looking at Qiao Rui, "Both the Wen Family and the Chi Family have strong backgrounds."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Rui also smiled: "You’re right, it’s just that viewing marriage as a pawn, I somewhat dislike."

"Isn’t life but a chess game? Each of us a piece on the board." Chi Yu seemed quite open-minded. "There’s no need, nor is it worth, to confront the elder head-on."

Qiao Rui was momentarily taken aback. "How do you plan to respond to the elders of your Chi Family, Big Brother Chi?"

"I’ll surely tell them they were too slow, the girl is already married, with such a good girl, why not propose earlier, but wait until she’s married to bring it up?" Chi Yu spoke calmly.

"Is that shifting the blame?" Qiao Rui was taken aback.

Chi Yu smiled slightly, blinking his eyes: "Unless you have a better idea? Perhaps earlier you should have blamed Elder Wen, and shifted the responsibility to him, why trouble yourself unnecessarily?"

Qiao Rui: "....."