Ji Xingmi was unhappy when she heard this and was about to retort when Ji Haocheng, as if prepared, came over and covered his sister's mouth, preventing her from speaking. Seeing him like this, Mother Ji knew the matter was not settled yet! It was too early to tell! She wondered what the problem was!
"Haocheng, if you like her, tell her soon, don't be so hesitant!"
"Does this mean you have someone you like?" Father Ji was still outside the gossip circle! Can't you care about your old father?
Ji Haocheng nodded when his mother said this, indicating he understood. Father Ji was still trying to show he existed, but no one paid attention to him. Mother Ji was still teaching her eldest son how to interact with girls. The only one who noticed him, Ji Xingmi, was still being covered by Ji Haocheng. Her brother seemed to have forgotten her.
The father and daughter, one diligently listening in on the gossip, the other with arms crossed, trying to survive, saw this scene when Han Dong returned with Ji Mingyi, whom he had finally won over. Bi Qingchu was speaking passionately beside them, and Ji Haocheng was listening with a look of being educated.
"Haocheng, what are you doing? Let your sister go!" Ji Mingyi was amused by the scene and quickly rescued Ji Xingmi, who was asking her for help. It was then that Ji Haocheng remembered and let go of his sister!
"Xing'er, I'm sorry! I forgot!"
"Big brother, I just told the truth, and I almost died!"
"Xing'er, I'm so sorry!"
Ji Xingmi shook her head, saying that gossiping about others was too dangerous. She would just be an observer from now on and would never express her opinion. Although Ji Xingmi had just regained her freedom, her eyes had already glanced at Ji Mingyi and Han Dong. She had just seen them holding hands when they returned.
Han Dong saw Ji Xingmi looking at him and deliberately raised their clasped hands higher for her to see clearly. Ji Xingmi gave him a thumbs-up when she saw this. Ji Mingyi then noticed their little interaction, immediately let go of his hand, and glared at Han Dong. Han Dong could only smile ingratiatingly at Ji Mingyi.
During dinner, Han Dong told Ji Mingxue about his relationship with Ji Mingyi. Ji Mingxue had already been warned by Ji Xingmi, so he wasn't surprised. He didn't say anything to object, only warned Han Dong a few times. In any case, as long as his sister was willing, Ji Mingxue would have no objections.
Ji Mingyi also said that they were just trying to get along for now and it was uncertain if it would work out in the end. Han Dong refuted this repeatedly and said he would come to propose tomorrow, but Ji Mingyi refused. She said they should get along for a month and he should also inform his family first. If his family objected, then it would be over.
How could Han Dong give up? He had finally won over the woman he loved, how could he give up! So he repeatedly assured her that he would handle the matter properly. Ji Mingyi did not insist on separating or anything like that. After so many years, she wanted to give herself another chance. If she lost this time, she would not get married. She would stay at home and let her niece support her.
While things were joyous here, Fu Longfei was experiencing one misfortune after another. After Fu Longteng got into trouble, the Ji family withdrew all their retaliation. Some things would have happened to the Fu family even without them.
But no one expected that Han Dong had also taken action! The ruffian who was injured by Fu Longteng last time had no serious injuries. After paying some money, the police released him. As for Mother Fu, she was only detained for a day. When she came out, she was still yelling that she would get back at the police, saying that her daughter-in-law was from the Ji family. However, when she arrived home, she saw a mess all over the courtyard and Ye Qingqing covered in injuries.
Mother Fu thought the ruffians had come to cause trouble again. But after asking, she found out that Fu Longfei had beaten her. Knowing it was her son who had done it, Mother Fu no longer felt sorry for Ye Qingqing and instead blamed Ye Qingqing for being sensible! Ye Qingqing's teeth were ground to dust. She didn't say a word and went back to her room.
When Fu Longfei returned from work, he was relieved to see his mother back. But thinking of the Ji family's ruthlessness, Fu Longfei sat aside in annoyance. Mother Fu kept urging Fu Longfei to seek help from the Ji family, saying they should make those people pay. Fu Longfei immediately yelled at his mother, "It's useless! They already know what we did. Not only has my wife divorced me, but I don't even know if I can keep my job!"
At these words, Mother Fu froze, not knowing what to do!
"How could this happen? How were we discovered? Why are they retaliating against us? What about Longteng? What will happen to Longteng?"
"Longteng is fine, it's not a big problem. He'll be out after paying some money, after all, no one died. The concern now is whether the Ji family will retaliate against us. I suspect the Ji family manipulated things for Longteng to be discharged from the army. Isn't the eldest brother of the Ji family in the military?"
Ye Qingqing, who was hiding behind, also heard Fu Longfei's words. Her eyes flickered, and she quietly returned to her room.