Chen Xiyuan’s face showed a look of panic.
“Eldest sister, you’re joking, right? You must be joking with me. I’m timid and scare easily!”
Chen Xiyuan blinked her eyes, her gaze carrying a hint of pleading.
Chen Xiyan shrugged. “I’d love to tell you it’s a joke, but unfortunately… your father is the one who told me your news.”
“It’s over, it’s over!” A look of despair appeared on Chen Xiyuan’s face.
Qin Yunxuan, on the other hand, was somewhat puzzled. Could it be that Chen Xiyuan’s father disapproved of her dating during university?
Otherwise, why would Chen Xiyuan have such an expression?
Chen Xiyan looked at Chen Xiyuan with amusement, then glanced at Qin Yunxuan.
“Qin Lang, thank you for taking the time to meet today. Actually, there’s something very important I need to discuss with you. First, I’d like to ask: are your feelings for our Xiyuan genuine?”
Qin Yunxuan nodded. “Of course they are!”
Even though it was an act, Qin Yunxuan had a strong sense of commitment.
Even if the commitment wasn’t originally hers.
“If that’s the case…” A slight smile appeared on Chen Xiyan’s face. “If you’re serious, would you be willing to get married right away?”
Cough, cough, cough!
Qin Yunxuan’s eyes widened. Huh? How did we end up talking about marriage again?
The Chen family seemed a bit unusual; they couldn’t go three sentences without bringing up marriage.
“Ahem, as I mentioned to Xiyuan before, I feel the same way. We’re still young, and the future…”
“But you’ve both reached the legal marriage age, haven’t you?”
Chen Xiyan immediately responded. “That’s not an issue!”
“But I’m not entirely confident I can provide Xiyuan with a bright future yet…”
“That’s not an issue. Our Chen family can arrange everything. All you need to do is treat our Xiyuan well!”
They’re really showing off their wealth—this feels like they’re recruiting a live-in son-in-law!
“Thank goodness it’s me. If it were the real Qin Lang, he definitely wouldn’t be able to resist such temptation!”
Qin Yunxuan thought to herself.
But who was she? Someone determined to become a tech mogul—how could she possibly become a live-in son-in-law?
Besides, she was a woman herself. Marrying another woman? That would be absurd!
“Well… I’d like to work hard and prove myself!” Qin Yunxuan said hypocritically.
“Having such ambition proves our third sister’s taste in you isn’t misplaced!” Chen Xiyan nodded. “But how many years do you plan to take to work hard and prove yourself?”
“This…”
Qin Yunxuan was flustered. It was her first time encountering such a situation.
Why did it suddenly feel like she was being pressured into marriage?
“I think… this matter should be left for Xiyuan to decide!”
Qin Yunxuan decided to pass the ball to Chen Xiyuan. Matters like this should be handled by her, after all!
Chen Xiyuan had just snapped out of her shock. Hearing Qin Yunxuan’s words, her brows furrowed.
“Eldest sister, this can’t be Father’s idea too, can it? Is he really in such a hurry? Besides, there’s still you and Second Sister!”
Chen Xiyan tapped Chen Xiyuan lightly. “You know my situation. I’m a non-marriage advocate. As for your second sister, she’s still in recovery from her past trauma, and her future is uncertain. So, Father’s hopes rest entirely on you.”
Chen Xiyuan’s face fell, and the pan-fried bun in her mouth no longer tasted good.
When she’d asked Qin Lang to pretend to be her boyfriend, she never imagined her father would find out so quickly!
What’s more… she never expected her father to be so impatient, sending her eldest sister here right away!
Qin Yunxuan, on the other hand, was completely baffled. It seemed there was some hidden story here.
“Xiyuan, don’t tell me you two aren’t really in a relationship. If Father finds out…”
Chen Xiyuan shuddered and quickly said, “Of course not! Qin Lang and I are genuinely a couple!”
“Good. Alright, I have work to do, so I won’t bother you anymore. But…”
At this point, Chen Xiyan glanced at Qin Lang. “Qin Lang, the women of our Chen family aren’t to be trifled with. If you ever do anything to hurt Xiyuan in the future, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
“Of course not, how could I do such a thing?” Qin Yunxuan quickly replied.
“Good. Here’s my business card. If you ever need anything from me in the future, don’t hesitate to call. After all, we’ll be family soon, and we should help each other.”
With that, Chen Xiyan handed Qin Yunxuan a business card.
“Blue Ocean Investments, Senior Manager?”
Chen Xiyan was only about 25 or 26 years old, yet she was already a senior manager in the investment world?
That was no small feat.
“I have work to attend to today, so I won’t stay any longer.”
Chen Xiyan patted Chen Xiyuan’s shoulder.
As she reached the door, as if remembering something, she took out a small box from her bag.
“This is a gift I prepared for you—Givenchy perfume, your favorite scent.”
Qin Yunxuan’s nose twitched, and her eyes lit up.
The perfume had the scent of jasmine—her favorite too.
Chen Xiyuan’s taste… was really quite good.
After Chen Xiyan left, the room fell into an awkward silence.
“Don’t you think you owe me an explanation?”
Qin Yunxuan glanced at the perfume on the table. Though she felt a strong urge to claim it for herself, she resisted and turned to Chen Xiyuan.
Chen Xiyuan sighed. “Even if you didn’t ask, I’d have to discuss this with you. I really never imagined my father would find out so quickly!”
Qin Yunxuan quietly watched Chen Xiyuan, waiting for her explanation.
“My father loves children. He once told me his greatest wish right now is to enjoy the joys of being a grandfather.”
“But my eldest sister is a non-marriage advocate. Over this, my father and she were in a cold war for five years, but in the end, he couldn’t change her mind and reluctantly accepted her choice.”
“As for my second sister, she accidentally fell into water once and caught a chill. The doctor said she might struggle with infertility, and she’s currently undergoing treatment, but the results aren’t very promising.”
“So, all of my father’s hopes are pinned on me! During the holidays, he repeatedly hinted that I should find a boyfriend in university, get married right after graduation, and then…”
At this point, Chen Xiyuan’s face flushed slightly.
Qin Yunxuan’s lips twitched. Chen Xiyuan’s father… was quite an unusual character.
Just how obsessed was he with having a grandson?!
