Live-in Son-in-law
Chapter 23 Spitting in the Face

Chapter 23: Chapter 23 Spitting in the Face

Xia Yanbing glanced at her parents, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but she still explained, "This is just a coat. If it’s a full set, it’s worth about 150,000 to 200,000."

Dong Jinsu and Xia Yujiang’s eyes lit up, revealing greed.

Qin Yi, however, mocked inwardly, this Dong Zhiping is really flashy. A suit costing tens of thousands—do rich people not know what low-profile means? He couldn’t see why these clothes were so expensive; were they gold-plated or silver-lined?

Xia Yanbing suddenly remembered something and curiously asked, "Wan’er, you just said the owner of this coat is a friend of mine?"

"Yes, a classmate bullied me and it was Brother Dong who helped me. He said someone asked him to. I thought Brother Dong, being so capable, must be a friend of my sister-in-law’s," Qin Wan’er said earnestly.

Xia Yanbing was taken aback and asked in surprise, "What’s the name of this Brother Dong you mentioned?"

"Dong Zhiping."

Xia Yanbing exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be the Dong Zhiping, the restaurant giant from Yinfeng City?"

Dong Jinsu and Xia Yujiang were also stunned.

"Look, our little Bing is impressive. The people she gets to know all have status. The Dong Family almost monopolizes the entire catering and entertainment industry in Yinfeng City," Dong Jinsu said with a face full of pride, as if she herself had gotten acquainted with Dong Zhiping.

Xia Yujiang said proudly, "You two listen here. Our Xia Family also has status in Yinfeng City, and the people we know are either wealthy or noble. Stop disgracing our family outside. Dong Zhiping is Xiaobing’s friend, not here to clean up after you two. If you let Dong Zhiping form a bad impression of Xiaobing because of you, don’t blame me for being rude."

"Strange, I’ve only met Dong Zhiping once at a reception, just a nodding acquaintance. He wouldn’t help Wan’er because of me," Xia Yanbing said in confusion.

Not a friend?

Xia Yujiang and Dong Jinsu immediately looked embarrassed.

Qin Wan’er was full of surprise, "If it’s not because of my sister-in-law, then who did Brother Dong help me for?"

"This is indeed strange," Xia Yanbing was also puzzled.

"Xiaobing, actually, it’s not that strange. You’re so beautiful, like the saying goes, ’Heroes succumb to beauty.’ Dong Zhiping might be interested in you, wanting to get close in this way. To put it bluntly, he’s one of your suitors," Dong Jinsu, always having a way to connect herself to any situation, said with a self-deprecating skill.

Xia Yanbing frowned and shook her head, "No way. Dong Zhiping is already married, has a loving wife and a very cute daughter, and he has a good reputation in the circle, never involved in scandals."

"That’s not necessarily true. There’s no cat that doesn’t steal fish. No matter how beautiful his wife is, there would be a time he gets tired of looking. He must admire you, I’m a man, I have the most say in this matter," Xia Yujiang said with a determined look.

Qin Yi raised his brow, sneering inwardly, clearly indicating that these two would lose their face just to make themselves look good. What they didn’t realize is that if the gold wasn’t applied correctly, it would be just a face full of crap instead.

"Well said, there’s no cat that doesn’t steal fish, isn’t there an old flirt in our family?" Dong Jinsu’s vulgar face was full of ridicule and disdain.

Xia Yujiang was startled, his face immediately darkening, "Dong Jinsu, stop insinuating here, I’m just discussing the matter as is."

"Really? You seem to be quite experienced, saying it with such flair. I almost forgot, you’re the best at keeping mistresses," Dong Jinsu taunted.

"Shrew, I’d rather not speak with you," Xia Yujiang’s face was gloomy.

"Xia Yujiang, you heartless thing, who are you calling a shrew? If I’m a shrew, then you’re a stray dog."

Qin Yi’s gaze held a hint of ridicule, as these two started their dog-eat-dog brawl again.

Xia Yanbing sighed painfully, "Wan’er, you go take a bath first. Remember, don’t wash this clothes by yourself, it needs to be sent to a dry cleaner for special care."

"Thanks for the reminder, sister-in-law. I know, I’ll head up first," Qin Wan’er said, noticing Qin Yi giving her a look, wisely retreating from the battlefield.

Xia Yanbing looked at her arguing parents, unable to hide the disappointment between her brows, turned around, and headed upstairs.

Qin Yi sighed, truly making things difficult for Xia Yanbing. He used to try to mediate often, but the more he mediated, the fiercer these two fought. Later, every time they fought, Xia Yanbing didn’t bother to mediate anymore, waiting until they were tired and stopped on their own.

Qin Yi watched with interest for a while and then went upstairs as well.

Back in the room, Qin Yi didn’t see Xia Yanbing, but the sound of water from the bathroom indicated she was taking a shower.

Not long after, Xia Yanbing came out of the bathroom, her hair slightly wet, the white bathrobe unable to hide her perfect figure.

"Get some rest early!" Xia Yanbing said lightly before getting into bed.

Qin Yi was silent for a while and said, "Why did you stop me from signing the divorce papers today?"

After a long time with no response, Qin Yi thought Xia Yanbing wouldn’t answer him, but unexpectedly Xia Yanbing suddenly said, "Because the company’s crisis has been temporarily resolved, I have the ability to continue taking care of you."

How the company crisis was resolved, Xia Yanbing wouldn’t tell Qin Yi, she knew he wouldn’t understand even if she did.

"So the reason you agreed to divorce is because the company couldn’t be saved, and you wanted to make sure I have some medical fees left at the end?" Qin Yi thought about how Xia Yanbing offered him 200,000 for a divorce, considering it for his sake.

"Sleep, it’s late!" Xia Yanbing said coolly.

Yet Qin Yi’s lips curled into a brilliant arc, Xia Yanbing, after being together for so many years, I’ve known long ago that you’re a cold-faced but warm-hearted woman. Your coldness is just your protective color. From now on, let me protect you and Wan’er.

The argument and sounds of things being thrown downstairs continued, but Qin Yi felt life was still quite beautiful.

...

The next day, at noon.

Bao Leina Western Restaurant, second floor.

Seeing the waiter pushing Qin Yi upstairs, Liu Zhanyuan stood up and quickly ran over to personally take over from the waiter to push Qin Yi over.

"Sorry, I’m late!" Qin Yi said with a gentle smile.

Liu Zhanyuan hurriedly said, "I was early."

Qin Yi smiled calmly.

"Mr. Qin, the usual Irish Coffee?"

Qin Yi nodded slightly.

Liu Zhanyuan ordered a cup of coffee for Qin Yi. After the waiter left, he stood up and bowed deeply to Qin Yi.

"Mr. Liu, what’s this about?" Qin Yi pretended not to understand.

Liu Zhanyuan said respectfully, "Thank you, Mr. Qin, for saving my life."

"What happened yesterday?" Qin Yi asked with interest.

Liu Zhanyuan, pale and shaken, recounted what happened the previous day.

"Thanks to Mr. Qin’s reminder, otherwise I would probably be lying in the morgue by now," Liu Zhanyuan said with a mixture of fear and respect.

Qin Yi gestured with his hand and smiled, "Mr. Liu, please sit. You’re blessed with a big fortune; it’s just not your time yet."

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