The Beautiful County Magistrate
Chapter 303: New Son-in-law Comes to Visit!

Chapter 303: Chapter 303: New Son-in-law Comes to Visit!

Although it had been over a decade, Xu Qianli still remembered clearly the times he had spent every winter and summer vacation at his grandparents’ house, playing with the silly girl Ji Yunxi.

After all, he was two or three years older than Ji Yunxi, so his memory was a bit better.

He had known her since they were children, they were too familiar; it really wasn’t easy to start.

Moreover, they had only just reunited today; he hadn’t thought about it that way at all.

Seeing Xu Qianli’s serious face, Ji Yunxi couldn’t help but burst into laughter, laughing so hard that her whole body shook.

After enough laughter, Ji Yunxi playfully hit Xu Qianli’s chest and started chattering happily.

"Look at you, you’re just too funny, did you really think I wanted to be your girlfriend?"

"Let me tell you, I never had any thoughts of becoming Big Black Bull brother’s girlfriend."

"When my dad said you were his son-in-law, it was just to support you, to let that dog Meng Tianran know the severity of the situation."

"And there you go, taking it seriously, you really have some nerve."

"Not to mention anything else, but take me, Ji Yunxi, do I look like the type of woman who can’t get married? You’re really hilarious, you know."

"Okay, enough about that, let’s go shopping, let’s continue our shopping spree."

Ji Yunxi continued dragging Xu Qianli shopping, but her mind was filled with myriad thoughts, it had been so hard to finally reunite with Xu Qianli, and then to see the Big Black Bull brother who had been so good to her in her childhood.

But the two of them couldn’t go back, couldn’t return to the happy times of their childhood, after all, Big Black Bull brother already had a girlfriend, and was about to get married to another woman.

For some reason, Ji Yunxi suddenly felt a pain in her heart and discomfort all over her body, yet she forced a smile in front of Xu Qianli.

They shopped for an entire afternoon, and as evening approached, Ji Yunxi invited Xu Qianli to dinner at her house, but Xu Qianli declined; he had to go somewhere else, to the Zi Family, where he had already informed Zi Yumo in advance.

Knowing that Xu Qianli was going to the Zi Family, Ji Yunxi’s curiosity was piqued.

"Big Black Bull brother, didn’t you say your girlfriend is Ding Meixin, the daughter of Commander Ye from the East Sea Theater who had been lost and found? How come, judging by the way you and that violent police officer Zi Yumo were making eyes at each other earlier, it seems like there might be something going on between you?"

"You wouldn’t happen to be guessing right, do you actually have something going on?"

"Are you really, stepping on two boats?"

What, stepping on two boats?

Scratching his head, Xu Qianli said, "I’m not as simple as you think, my girlfriend is more than just two. Meixin is my girlfriend, my future wife, and I have a few other side wives to be."

Hearing this, Ji Yunxi couldn’t help but squint her eyes up and down, sizing up Xu Qianli.

Main wife, side wives, several of them, it turns out her own Big Black Bull brother is also engaging in arranged marriages like those sons of prestigious families, he’s really something.

Since that’s the case, it seems it wouldn’t be a big deal for him to have one more side wife by his side.

For some reason, Ji Yunxi felt a sweet sensation in her heart, the previous discomfort was gone, and she said cheerfully, "I haven’t seen Aunt Zi in a long time, this is a good opportunity to visit her. Come on, I’ll take you to buy a gift, I know women’s hearts best, the gift I pick will be sure to please her."

Xu Qianli said, "Isn’t it inappropriate for you to go?"

Xu Qianli secretly thought that, after all, as the new son-in-law visiting his mother-in-law, it wouldn’t be great to bring another woman along.

"Humph, I don’t care that much, I’m going no matter what!"

Ji Yunxi persisted, she was determined to follow him there and join in on the fun today.

Xu Qianli had no choice but to agree, and they went to pick a gift together.

As night fell, Xu Qianli and Ji Yunxi arrived at the Provincial Committee residential complex.

The events that unfolded at the Provincial Committee, as well as at the dessert shop earlier today, had already spread far and wide, with many eagerly awaiting further development, their curiosity brimming.

The name Xu Qianli had become significant among the big shots within the province, all of whom were watching him closely.

Especially here at the Provincial Committee residential complex, he’d garnered quite the attention.

It was dinner time, and many residents were eating when suddenly word got out that Xu Qianli, and Ji Yunxi had arrived. Numerous diners put down their cutlery and cast curious glances their way, speculating that indeed the new son-in-law had come to meet his future in-laws.

It seemed as though the rumors were true: the daughter of the number one figure in the province was taken.

As long as Xu Qianli stepped into House Number One of the Provincial Committee residential complex today, it would be set in stone.

However, to everyone’s surprise, Xu Qianli didn’t head towards House Number One. Instead, he and Ji Yunxi entered House Number Two, the home of Vice Secretary of the Provincial Committee, Zi Guangyu!

Such a turn of events had caught everyone off guard.

Wasn’t that youngster Xu Qianli now with Ji Yunxi and about to become the illustrious son-in-law of the Provincial Party Secretary Ji Qingyun? Shouldn’t he be visiting his future parents-in-law? Yet, why did he go to Vice Secretary Zi Guangyu’s home? What was going on?

So many couldn’t even finish their meal, closely watching every move of Xu Qianli with eager eyes.

Simultaneously, inside House Number Two of the Provincial Committee residential complex, Zi Guangyu, donning an apron, was bustling in the kitchen.

Upon learning of Xu Qianli’s arrival, she came out smiling broadly and greeted them warmly.

"Xu, you’re here, come in, come in! We’re all family, no need for gifts, you’re too generous."

"Good gracious, you really are quite the handsome young man. No wonder Zi Ning has fallen for you, saying it’s you or no one. If I were twenty years younger, I’d surely fall for you too."

"Yunxi, you’re here too, please take a seat."

"Yumo, aren’t you going to greet our guests? Seriously, we have company and you’re still sitting there on the sofa playing with your phone. Get up quickly, or I’ll have to pull your ears!"

Zi Yumo had been engrossed in her phone on the sofa, paying little attention to Xu Qianli. Now, hearing her mother’s words, she grudgingly pouted as she moved forward, pulling Xu Qianli to sit on the sofa.

And as for Ji Yunxi, she couldn’t be bothered to pay her any mind.

Ji Yunxi giggled as she moved closer to Zi Yumo’s side, "Don’t be prejudiced against me, Sister Zi. There’s really nothing going on between Big Black Bull and me."

Zi Yumo rolled her eyes. You two have nothing going on? I’d rather believe a sow could climb a tree!

Soon after, Zi Guangyu sat opposite Xu Qianli, who quickly stood up to greet her. It’s only polite for a new son-in-law to show respect when meeting his mother-in-law.

While greeting her, Xu Qianli observed Zi Guangyu, noting that although she was almost fifty, she maintained her appearance well.

It made sense that she could have such stunning daughters as Zi Yumo and Zi Ning; she was indeed a beauty herself, albeit now past her prime.

Before coming, Xu Qianli had been apprehensive, fearing Zi Guangyu might be difficult to get along with. But she turned out to be so cordial and hospitable that it was a pleasant surprise.

After some small talk, Zi Guangyu returned to the kitchen to continue her work.

As a Vice Secretary of the Provincial Committee who could also cook up a storm, she soon prepared a full table and had Zi Yumo escort Xu Qianli and Ji Yunxi to dine.

Once they started eating, Xu Qianli tried a few bites and earnestly complimented Zi Guangyu’s culinary skills—not out of a mere sense of courtesy but because the food really was delicious.

As he continued eating, Xu Qianli suddenly sensed something amiss, feeling a foot stretching under the table and resting on his leg.