Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 210: Everything Involves Brother-in-law
WHOOSH—
With that, the hundred or so people in the courtyard all turned their gaze toward the gate.
From a distance, the Cullinan looked like a moving diamond, radiating an aura of pure luxury.
"Damn! Isn’t this car a bit too imposing?"
"Duh! It costs over ten million. How could it not be?"
"A big shot is a big shot. Even their secretary drives such a fine car. I’m dying of envy!"
The crowd was practically drooling, chattering with excitement.
Even Shen Jiaqi bit her lip, her expression a mask of envy.
"Quick, quick, follow me to greet her!" Shen Wanshan’s legs trembled. "Also," he said hurriedly, "have someone clear this table immediately. As for Chen Xiaobei, drag him to the backyard and lock him up. After Secretary Qiao leaves, I’ll settle the score with him."
"Uncle, let me do it." Shen Xiaochuan rolled up his sleeves. "Brother-in-law, time to come with me, eh?"
But Chen Xiaobei just plopped down on a stool. "Remember what you told everyone just now? That you were handling a contract for Qiu Xingcai?"
"Yeah, what about it?" Shen Xiaochuan said arrogantly. "You’re not planning to beg me for a scrap of work, are you? Sorry, pal, I don’t have a spot for you."
"Who asked you to be so stupid and offend everyone?"
"I think the stupid one is you," Chen Xiaobei said, crossing his legs. "I’ve decided you’re not getting this project. You can go cool your heels somewhere else."
"Hahaha, Chen Xiaobei, you’re hilarious, aren’t you?"
"Who do you think you are? Why would General Manager Qiu listen to you?"
"Do you think you’re the Lord of Heaven or something?" Shen Xiaochuan scoffed.
However, Shen Jiawen frowned. She suddenly recalled that Qiu Xingcai was the beautiful woman Chen Xiaobei had brought home that one night. She remembered they were classmates and, more importantly, that Qiu Xingcai had a crush on Chen Xiaobei! It wasn’t just Qiu Xingcai; even Luo Qingcheng seemed to have some feelings for him.
As this clicked into place, a terrifying thought surged through Shen Jiawen’s mind. Connecting this with the Wei Long incident and Chen Xiaobei’s current calm demeanor, Shen Jiawen suddenly wondered—
Could Chen Xiaobei have been the one who destroyed the Li Family?
"Xiaochuan, what are you doing? Get Chen Xiaobei out of here now!" Seeing that Chen Xiaobei hadn’t moved, Shen Wanshan turned and yelled.
By now, Shen Wanshan had already led the family members to the gate. Lined up in a row, they looked as nervous and constrained as a bunch of grandchildren.
Watching them, Chen Xiaobei couldn’t help but shout, "Hey, are you people all brain-dead?"
"Have you ever stopped to think why someone as important as Secretary Qiao would come to your family’s birthday celebration?"
"You all might be sick in the head, but she definitely isn’t!"
"Chen Xiaobei, shut your damn mouth! Do you want to die?" Shen Yue said viciously, covering her face.
"Sister, don’t stoop to his level. He won’t be hopping around for much longer," Shen Yao said triumphantly. "Chen Xiaobei, Secretary Qiao is here out of respect for my boyfriend!"
Pointing at the pudgy Zheng Qiang, Chen Xiaobei almost burst out laughing. "Shen Yao, do you really think someone like him has enough clout for Secretary Qiao to show him any respect?"
"Isn’t he just some cook? What makes him so special?!"
"Uh—" Shen Yao’s face froze.
After all, Chen Xiaobei had a point. While Zheng Qiang had some skill, he was nowhere near important enough to be on Qiao Shu’s radar. She was the secretary to a major figure; why would she ever condescend to come to the countryside to celebrate a birthday for some old man she didn’t even know?
"Yaoyao, don’t listen to his nonsense. The reasons behind this are beyond what an idiot like him could ever understand," Zheng Qiang said, puffing out his large chest.
"Chen Xiaobei, the reason Secretary Qiao holds me in such high regard is because I used to be the head chef at the Galaxy Hotel."
"The Galaxy Hotel is the Xinghe Grand Hotel’s biggest competitor. You could say that whoever has me on their side controls the best clientele in Songshan."
"That’s my strength, but a country bumpkin like you would never understand."
"Wow! Brother Qiang, you’re so cool!" Upon hearing this, stars began to twinkle in Shen Yao’s eyes.
"It’s nothing," Zheng Qiang said, smugly reaching out to wrap an arm around Shen Yao’s slender waist.
But Shen Yao sidestepped, leaving his lecherous hand grasping at air.
What could she do? Ever since she heard the rumors about the mysterious tycoon, her heart was fluttering wildly. Her mind was now completely filled with images of this tycoon. Even though she praised Zheng Qiang with her words, she had no intention of letting him get fresh with her.
Being publicly dodged, Zheng Qiang felt utterly humiliated. He immediately pointed at Chen Xiaobei and roared, "Kid, if you know what’s good for you, scram!"
"Let me tell you, Secretary Qiao thinks very highly of me right now. If I were to say a few bad things about you to her, don’t you think you’d die a miserable death?"
Shen Xiaochuan grew impatient. "Chen Xiaobei, come with me quietly. Don’t make me use force."
"If you’re going to use force, then get on with it. I’m not going anywhere today!" With that, Chen Xiaobei strode right up to the main table, tore off a leg from the roasted chicken, and started gnawing on it.
"Gotta say, even though that guy’s a total scumbag, his cooking is actually pretty good."
"Sister-in-law, don’t just stand there stunned. Come and eat."
"And you too, Jiaqi! Come on, don’t be afraid. Your brother-in-law has your back!" Chen Xiaobei waved them over.
"Oh, dear Lord, what did I ever do to deserve this?"
THUD—
Han Xiuqing collapsed onto the ground.
"Mom, get up!" Shen Jiaqi rushed to help her mother, her eyes red with despair.
However, she had always despised injustice, and she found herself greatly admiring Chen Xiaobei’s forceful personality at this moment. If her mother hadn’t collapsed, she would have been tempted to join his madness.
For once, Shen Jiawen didn’t say much. Instead, she tried to reassure her mother. "Mom, don’t be afraid. Xiaobei knows what he’s doing. I’ve been so foolish... I’d forgotten so many things!"
"Xiaobei, I’m with you!" With that, Shen Jiawen sat down right next to Chen Xiaobei.
"That’s the spirit, Sister-in-law. Come on, this food is really good. Have some chicken." As he spoke, Chen Xiaobei held the chicken leg up to his sister-in-law’s mouth.
It still had his saliva on it!
"You pest!" Shen Jiawen’s pretty face flushed. However, she was truly hungry, so she opened her mouth and took a bite.
"AHHHHHH! You bastard!"
This scene sent Shen Wanshan into a blind rage. He grabbed a shovel, ready to charge at Chen Xiaobei with it.
But just then, Qiao Shu’s car pulled up to the entrance.
"Chen Xiaobei, you’ve got some nerve!" someone shouted. "This feast was prepared for Secretary Qiao, and you dare to eat her food! You’re dead meat!"
"Ignore him," Shen Wanshan ordered. "We have witnesses anyway. Everyone, come with me to welcome Secretary Qiao."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qiao Shu stepped out of the car, dressed in a professional suit. Tall, with a full chest and a rounded backside, she was incredibly alluring.
Being the lecher he was, He Yang was instantly aroused at the sight of her. Even Zheng Qiang couldn’t help but swallow hard as he approached her with a smile.
"Ah, Secretary Qiao! How embarrassing to have you come all this way for my father-in-law’s birthday."
"Please rest assured, from this day forward, I will work hard and not disappoint your faith in me!"
But Qiao Shu just frowned. "Zheng Qiang, are you crazy? Who said I’m here for your father-in-law’s birthday?"
"How absurd!"
At these words, everyone on the scene froze.
Then, Qiao Shu practically ran into the yard. She looked around and called out, "Boss Chen, are you here? I’ve brought you the car!"
Chen Xiaobei waved. "Qiao Shu, you’re right on time. Come on over, the food’s still warm. Join me!"
"Wow! Boss Chen, you’re too good to me!" Qiao Shu’s eyes lit up as she plopped down in a seat next to Chen Xiaobei.
The Shen Family Members: "..."
