Chapter 1077: Chapter 1075: Their Future Tense
Upon being "deceived and tricked" back to the Ji Family, Zhu Qianyu was immediately hugged tightly by two little kids as she stepped through the door.
"Auntie, I want candy."
Zhu Qianyu helplessly sought assistance from Young Master Ji this time, as she hadn’t bought any candy.
Besides, didn’t she just bring a big bag of candy earlier in the morning? Did it get eaten up so quickly?
Young Master Ji seemed to understand her confusion, "I let my brother hide the candy, and he gives a little each day. Can’t eat too much, otherwise, you’ll get cavities."
Although Young Master Ji spoiled the little ones, he still adhered to principles.
"Beibei, Guoguo, Auntie will make you a cake; do you want some?" Young Master Ji suggested while holding the fruit.
"I want to eat, I want to eat! Auntie is the best!"
With no other choice, Zhu Qianyu bent down to pick up Guoguo, while Young Master Ji scooped up Beibei.
They walked to the living room, just in time to see Si Han coming out from the kitchen, "Xiao Yu, Beibei and Guoguo kept looking for Auntie when they woke up, making me a bit jealous as their mommy."
Zhu Qianyu called out "Sister Han," and Guoguo, in her arms, waved vigorously at Si Han, "Guoguo wants Mommy, Guoguo wants Mommy!"
Beibei didn’t want to be outdone, wriggled out of Little Treasure’s arms, ran over to hug Si Han’s leg, and coaxed, "Beibei wants Mommy, kiss kiss!"
Zhu Qianyu, Si Han, and several others were simultaneously amused by these little rascals, and the slight awkwardness and unease Zhu Qianyu initially felt quickly disappeared amidst the laughter.
The dinner was extremely lively, with everyone discussing having a small party when Little Treasure returns next Saturday, inviting Tian Fang’s family and Si Jun over for a barbecue and buffet. Just talking about it sounded exciting.
The proposal for the barbecue and buffet was adopted in the end, but the location was set at the old residence.
Because Young Master Ji wanted to take Zhu Qianyu back to meet Mr. Ji.
Upon hearing about meeting the old patriarch, Zhu Qianyu initially felt fine, but as she thought about it more, she began to feel hesitant.
In many wealthy families, the elders often emphasize social class compatibility, and her identity, similar to that of an illegitimate child, made her genuinely afraid Mr. Ji might obstruct the relationship between her and Ji Huan.
Young Master Ji didn’t notice her concerns at first, accompanying her to make the mille-feuille cake, and the family gathered in the living room, sipping tea and tasting the two different flavors of mille-feuille she made.
President Ji was the first to try it, and after finishing, he let out a long sigh, "Looks like I can retire now!"
His words carried a hint of disappointment.
Le Tong also took a bite, with some cream still on her lips, yet unbothered by the presence of their children, directly went over to kiss President Ji on the cheek.
"Who says you can retire? I never said that! If you dare retire, I won’t cook for you anymore!"
Zhu Qianyu, who initially had her mind on Mr. Ji, almost couldn’t help but laugh at Le Tong’s words.
She finally understood why Ji Huan could face love so openly; it seemed his parents set a good example, where love is love, and affection is straightforward and unreserved.
"Uncle Ji, please don’t retire, or I won’t get to eat Aunt Tong’s cooking!"
As soon as Zhu Qianyu said this, everyone laughed.
The little kids, unable to distinguish the flavors, saw the delicious cakes, and without needing the adults’ cue, they scurried over, each picking up a small plate, and shoveled a huge piece into their mouths.
"Pff..." As soon as Beibei ate it, he spat the cake out, grimacing, "It stinks... Pff, it stinks..."
The whole family couldn’t help but burst into laughter, and seeing everyone’s schadenfreude, Beibei gave up asking for help, grabbed a cup from the table, and gulped it down. Ji Dabao noticed things might not go well, reaching out to grab him, but Beibei suddenly bent over, "Pff" spitting the water onto the carpet.
He straightened up, still wrinkling his nose, "It stinks..."
No one in the family wanted to blame him, realizing some just can’t handle durian flavor, yet they didn’t know Beibei couldn’t accept it.
While Guoguo, whether she happened to eat the mango flavor or could handle durian, stood behind her brother with a plate, stuffing the already half-eaten cake into her mouth. She nodded while her puffed cheeks mumbled, "Good, good..."
Young Master Ji leaned in to sniff, discovering the little girl’s mouth full of mango scent!
Young Master Ji, feeling playful, handed a piece of durian-flavored cake to Guoguo. The little girl, seeing her brother just fall for it, cautiously leaned in to sniff.
"Ah... Stinky! Stinky!"
Covering her nose, she frowned and retreated rapidly, mirroring Beibei’s earlier reaction.
Once more, there was an outburst of laughter in the room.
Then, they watched the two little kids sniff around the small plates of cake on the table like little puppies. Eventually, each dragged three small plates in front of themselves, bending over the table, pulled the plates into the crook of their arms, "Beibei’s/Guoguo’s!"
Zhu Qianyu finally understood that apart from similar traits and personalities in the Ji family, even their appetite seemed to be passed down through generations.
Smiling, Zhu Qianyu watched Beibei and Guoguo, and Young Master Ji’s brain waves seemed to overlap with hers. He leaned in quietly and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek, whispering in her ear, "Our kids will definitely be little foodies like Beibei and Guoguo!"
Zhu Qianyu admitted that she and Ji Huan were thinking along the same lines, but her thoughts were about the present while Ji Huan’s were about the future.
Their kids...
Just the thought made Zhu Qianyu’s face blush again.
From her upbringing, Zhu Qianyu had never experienced such a warm and harmonious family atmosphere. Looking at the joyful faces of adults and children alike, there was a momentwhere she thought she was dreaming.
But even if it were a dream, she’s willing to follow Ji Huan’s train of thought.
Their kids would be loved by all the elders like Beibei and Guoguo, forgiven and accepted for their mistakes, as long as it doesn’t go against principles. Not subjected to endless criticism and cursing, as she and her sister were.
Their kids would laugh loudly and run happily, unlike her and her sister, who could only hide in corners, living in shadows as forgotten figures...
"Xiao Yu, you haven’t seen Little Treasure’s photo yet, have you?" Le Tong’s words interrupted Zhu Qianyu’s contemplation.
Young Master Ji quickly said, "Mommy, Xiao Yu and I will go to the room later to look!"
