Married to My Ex-Fiancé's Cousin
Chapter 351: Another Side of Qi Cheng (4)_1

Chapter 351: Chapter 351: Another Side of Qi Cheng (4)_1

Aunt Bai looked at Ji Yunhuan, "So was your mom good to you? When she was still around."

Ji Yunhuan nodded without hesitation, "She was very good to me. My dad was, too. They just... passed away too early."

"It’s clear your mother was a wonderful person. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have raised such a fine child like you." Although Ji Yunhuan had a bad temper, after spending time with her, she didn’t seem as spoiled as rumors suggested.

Moreover, her demeanor and poise reflected the grace of a well-bred lady.

The type of mother determines the type of daughter. From looking at Ji Yunhuan, one could tell her mother was a good woman.

Ji Yunhuan smiled, "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. My mother was a good woman, but I’m not a good child. I am quite headstrong."

Aunt Bai laughed, "You’re too modest."

The servant had already cut the cake that Ji Yunhuan bought and brought it over.

Aunt Bai looked at Ji Yunhuan, "So was your mom good to you when she was still around?"

Ji Yunhuan nodded without hesitation, "She was very good to me. My dad was, too. They just... passed away too early. So, I really like the warmth I feel from you, Auntie."

"It’s clear your mother was a wonderful person. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have raised such a fine child like you." Although Ji Yunhuan had a bad temper, one could tell she wasn’t as spoiled as rumors suggested.

Moreover, her gestures and demeanor exuded the elegance of a lady.

The type of mother determines the type of daughter. From her, it was clear her mother was a good woman.

Ji Yunhuan smiled, "Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. My mother was a good woman, but I’m not a good child. I am quite headstrong."

Aunt Bai laughed, "You’re too modest."

The servant had already cut the cake Ji Yunhuan bought and brought it over.

Aunt Bai tasted a piece, "It tastes really good. Better than what I make."

"How can that be? Auntie’s cakes are the best." Ji Yunhuan smiled. She took a piece of cake and tasted a bite.

Aunt Bai asked, "Why did you come over so early today? Did something happen?"

Ji Yunhuan paused for a moment.

Then smiled, "No."

"If something’s wrong, you don’t have to hide it from me." Aunt Bai said, "You look a bit upset. You must have encountered a problem."

Ji Yunhuan admired her sensitivity.

She smiled, "It’s just some small matters. No need to trouble you, Auntie. I’ll wait for Liyan to come back and ask for his help."

"That works, too." Aunt Bai laughed, "I won’t meddle in young people’s affairs, but if anything happens, don’t hide it from me."

"Mm." Ji Yunhuan nodded and smiled, "I just feel that in this world, for people without power or status, living is often too hard."

"Everyone has their fate. There’s nothing we can do about it," Aunt Bai said, "But if you marry into our family, I believe you won’t suffer any grievances. Liyan is a good kid. He’s very much like his father."

"I can tell, Auntie. You must be very happy. Uncle Bai must spoil you a lot." Ji Yunhuan smiled.

Mentioning this, Aunt Bai’s face showed a faint smile, "He treats me very well. Otherwise, it would be too hard for me to survive in the Bai Family Residence."

Seeing Ji Yunhuan stunned, she hurriedly said, "You wouldn’t be afraid to marry Liyan because of this, right?"

Ji Yunhuan hadn’t planned to marry Bai Liyan. Hearing Aunt Bai’s words, Ji Yunhuan quickly said, "I’ve discussed it with Liyan. We don’t plan to get married for now."

"Why?" Aunt Bai asked in confusion. She had just managed to persuade Uncle Bai.

With Aunt Bai’s good intentions, Ji Yunhuan didn’t want to reject her too bluntly.

Ji Yunhuan explained, "Because of my past, I feel there’s a big gap between Liyan and me. Auntie, I don’t know if you understand this feeling, but I really don’t want to rush into marriage. If Liyan and I truly have good feelings for each other, there’s no need to rush into getting married. After all, the identity of Mrs. Bai is not what I’m seeking."

Aunt Bai nodded after hearing Ji Yunhuan’s words, "Alright. When you want to get married, we’ll bring it up again. I don’t want to pressure you too much."

Hearing Ji Yunhuan speak this way, Aunt Bai actually liked Ji Yunhuan even more. Other women, knowing they could marry Bai Liyan, would not hesitate. But Ji Yunhuan was different.

People used to say she married Qi Cheng just for the Qi Family’s money. Now it seems that’s not the case!

Of course, Ji Yunhuan had no idea what Aunt Bai was thinking.

In the afternoon, she didn’t go out. She stayed at home with Aunt Bai, waiting for Bai Liyan to come back.

It was late into the evening, and Bai Liyan still wasn’t back.

After dinner and resting for a while, Aunt Bai said, "Liyan probably got held up. You should go rest. Staying up late isn’t good for you and the baby. When he gets back, I’ll tell him to go to your room."

-

Ji Yunhuan lay on the bed in her room, wide awake. Today’s events kept her from falling asleep.

If Qi Cheng really decided to go after Wen Nuan, Wen Nuan and she would have no means of resistance.

Even if she pleaded with Qi Cheng now, it seemed useless. Only Bai Liyan might be her hope.

At 11 PM, Ji Yunhuan finally heard the sound of a car in the yard.

Bai Liyan was back.

He wore sunglasses and a black shirt, walking inside from outside and saw his mother still sitting on the couch.

His mother waited up every night until he came home. He had the most considerate mother in the world, so he almost always came home on time.

"Why did you come home so late today?" Aunt Bai looked at her son with concern.

Bai Liyan sat down, "I’ve run into some problems recently. I might have to go on a business trip tomorrow morning."

"Work-related?"

"Mm."

Aunt Bai looked at him worrily, "I’ve always said your personality isn’t suited for business. You’re better off being a doctor. That’s your dream. The business world is full of deceit."

"Mom." Bai Liyan wanted to put her at ease, "It’s alright. Even if I really can’t make it, isn’t there you to support me?"

"Alright, alright!" Even if he stayed idle, the Qi Family could take care of him. Aunt Bai asked, "I heard your company’s been doing well these past two years. How come there’s suddenly a problem? What’s going on?"

"Probably Qi Cheng! He’s been targeting me recently." Bai Liyan didn’t want to hide it from his mother.

"Did you have a falling out with him?"

"Sort of." Because of Ji Yunhuan. But Bai Liyan didn’t plan to say that.

Aunt Bai said, "Yunhuan seems to have something to talk to you about. She waited up for you all night. I told her to sleep first. Make sure you ask her before you leave tomorrow."

As Aunt Bai finished speaking, Ji Yunhuan came downstairs.

Ji Yunhuan walked towards Aunt Bai and Bai Liyan, "You’re home so late today?"

She had overheard Bai Liyan and Aunt Bai’s conversation.