Chapter 1098: Chapter 1096: What, Still Haven’t Tried It?
Ji Rui Letong and Ji Dabao’s attitude towards Chen Jing was completely different from how they treated Zhu Zhizhou during the day at the Ji Family.
Moreover, Chen Jing noticed that the Ji Family members were very considerate and generally avoided touching on sensitive topics with others. It felt very comfortable to interact with them and she could genuinely feel their respect for her.
This was a stark contrast to what she experienced at the Zhu Family.
Chen Jing vaguely began to understand why her youngest daughter had always spoken favorably about the Ji Family.
At night, the mother and daughter snuggled together in bed.
Although they said they were going to sleep, it was actually still early. Letong probably wanted to give the mother and daughter some private space, so at ten o’clock she excused herself as being tired and went to her room to rest.
"Mom, how is it? I didn’t lie to you, right?"
Zhu Qianyu happily rested on one of Chen Jing’s arms, a rare closeness between mother and daughter.
"Yes, seeing it with my own eyes and experiencing it firsthand, now I truly feel reassured."
Originally, Chen Jing was quite unhappy about being forced to visit R City. But now, she was grateful that Zhu Zhizhou had insisted on bringing her over. Otherwise, it might have been a long time before she realized her youngest daughter had found such a good place to belong.
"Little Treasure... I mean Ji Huan, what kind of person is he?"
Chen Jing had heard Letong and the others calling him Little Treasure all night, so she ended up using the nickname herself.
Zhu Qianyu rested her head on her mother’s arm, one foot curled up, the other gently swaying.
"Him? He’s hard to describe."
Chen Jing remained silent, quietly listening as her daughter continued.
"He’s quite outgoing and active, unlike Brother Ji who is more calm and steady. However, he’s also very reliable in handling matters. Over the past few months, I’ve encountered many issues and he’s helped me solve them all."
Chen Jing thought for a moment, "Perhaps, he seems outwardly active but is actually internally quite steady? Similar to your sister?"
Zhu Qianyu heard her mother’s comparison and realized, yes, Ji Huan actually was a bit like her sister!
"Mom, I didn’t expect you to understand Sister so well."
Zhu Qianyu turned over and snuggled up against Chen Jing’s hand playfully.
Chen Jing lifted her hand, but in the end, placed it on her daughter’s forehead and rubbed it gently.
"You’re both my daughters. A little effort, and I can understand you."
"Yeah, Mom, you’re great just the way you are now!" Zhu Qianyu buried her head in Chen Jing’s embrace, nuzzling a few times.
The mother and daughter talked about many personal things that night, probably more than the sum of all the conversations they had over the years.
Early the next morning, the Ji Family and Zhu Qianyu’s mother went out for morning tea. After a night and morning, Chen Jing was already very familiar with the Ji Family members. When Zhu Qianying arrived, she saw her mother, who wasn’t very social, chatting and laughing comfortably with the Ji Family. After greeting everyone, she pulled Zhu Qianyu aside and asked quietly, "Xiao Yu, it seems like Mom is getting along well with Aunt Tong and everyone?"
Zhu Qianyu looked at the laughing and chatting elders, nodded in response.
"Yeah, I find it weird too, Mom seems like she’s found her true self this time."
"What secret talk are you two sisters having?" It was rare for Chen Jing, as a mom, to joke around with her daughters.
"We’re talking about you!" Zhu Qianying didn’t hide it, she frankly admitted.
"About me? Saying bad things about me?"
Zhu Qianyu chuckled, "Mom, my sister and I are indeed saying bad things about you. We think you’re very chatty during this trip, like you’ve become a new person. We’re wondering if you’ve lifted some seal and released your true self."
Everyone was amused by Zhu Qianyu’s words. Beibei and Guoguo, usually clingy, stayed by the Zhu Qianyu sisters’ side this time and didn’t want to leave.
Thus, Nuonuo and the Zhu Qianyu sisters led the lively pair to play in the courtyard.
Although it was already December, the sun was shining bright today. Sitting on the grass felt warm, and Zhu Qianyu simply lay down on the grass and closed her eyes.
"Sister Han, I heard from Xiao Yu that you want to film the drama she wrote?"
Zhu Qianying, while the elder sister to Xiao Yu, was still two or three years younger than Si Han, so out of courtesy she didn’t directly call her by name.
"Yes, Xiao Yu’s script is very interesting, different from those old screenwriters’ ideas, offering new and unique perspectives. If possible, I hope Xiao Yu can write and direct it herself, and I’ll act."
When Zhu Qianyu heard the praise from her idol, she opened her eyes, "Sister Han, with your position now, not just as Xinying’s top actress, you could be said to be the leading actress in the film industry with no one daring to dispute it. I’m just an unknown intern, are you really confident about collaborating with me?"
Nuonuo patted her head, "I also started as an unknown budding artist and slowly climbed to where I am today. Your work is excellent, but lacks some practical experience. Anyway, aren’t you learning a lot during your internship at Xinying? I’m not in a hurry, I’ll wait for you, even if it takes two or three years."
Zhu Qianyu was very touched and got up to snuggle her head against Zhu Qianying’s shoulder, "Sister, see how lucky I am, even my idol spoils and indulges me!"
Zhu Qianying was both amused and annoyed, she knocked on Zhu Qianyu’s head with her fingers, "Hey, this blatant boasting is illegal, you know?"
After laughing, she apologized to Nuonuo, "Sister Han, I’m sorry, this silly girl must have caused you quite a bit of trouble, right?"
Nuonuo waved it off with a laugh, "No, Xiao Yu isn’t silly, and she’s actually helped us quite a lot. Just look at Beibei and Guoguo, every morning they wake up looking for their aunt."
Zhu Qianying patted Zhu Qianyu’s head, "Impressive, stealing quite a bit of expertise from Sister Han, help me take care of kids later."
Zhu Qianyu’s eyes lit up at this, her gaze involuntarily drifted to Zhu Qianying’s belly, "Sister, are you expecting?"
Zhu Qianying rolled her eyes, "Who said I’m expecting? But it’s inevitable sooner or later, isn’t it?"
Zhu Qianying wasn’t naive enough to think that Young Master Yan married her just to have a wife.
The ultimate goal was to have children to carry on the Yan Family, wasn’t it?
Although Zhu Qianying sometimes felt sad about becoming a tool for childbirth, she would soon comfort herself that since Young Master Yan’s aim was children, as long as she obediently gave birth, he would probably grant her corresponding freedom.
Zhu Qianyu didn’t hide her disappointment, "Oh, I thought I was going to become an aunt soon."
Zhu Qianying laughed and nudged her, "You’re dreaming! If you like kids so much, why not have one yourself early?"
Zhu Qianyu’s face turned red instantly, "Sister! Where did you get that idea! I’m with Ji Huan..."
Halfway through her sentence, Zhu Qianyu seemed to realize something and couldn’t continue.
Zhu Qianying looked at her with amusement, "What’s going on between you and Ji Huan? Huh?" she said, nudging her with her elbow.
Zhu Qianyu turned her head away, "Not telling you!"
Zhu Qianying leaned in closer, whispering teasingly, "What, haven’t started yet?"
