Rebirth: Pampered by My Children and Husband-Chapter 288 - : Back to 20 Years Ago (23)
Chapter 288 -288: Back to 20 Years Ago (23)
Ji Tingyang’s unsmiling face was shrouded in a layer of frost, dark and brooding like storm clouds, as he gripped Ji Lanyue’s wrist and led her back to the villa.
Ji Lanyue pursed her lips, her head bowed, the other hand nervously clutching her clothes, her inner turmoil laid bare.
“Big brother, I just went to play with them, nothing happened, I didn’t even drink any alcohol,” she whispered in her own defense.
“Since you want to play so much, you’ll be in charge of the family banquet next month, and you can play to your heart’s content,” Ji Tingyang released her hand and said coldly.
“What’s so fun about a banquet, it’s just a bunch of people gathered talking business pleasantries,” Ji Lanyue muttered unhappily.
When she caught the cold look Ji Tingyang threw her way, she quickly shut her mouth.
“If that’s the case, then continue playing with them,” Ji Tingyang said.
Ji Lanyue was both shocked and delighted, wondering why her brother agreed so quickly, when she heard his continuing words.
“The bag that I had you reserve a few days ago, have them buy it for you as well—I’m going to have my secretary cancel it now.”
“No!” Ji Lanyue clutched at his hand in panic, preventing him from grabbing his phone, “I’ve waited six months for that bag, it can’t be canceled, I wouldn’t be able to reserve it again.”
“You want to play with them, let them figure out how to buy it for you,” Ji Tingyang said.
“Big brother, I was wrong, I won’t go out again, don’t cancel my bag,” Ji Lanyue’s expression suddenly fell.
Lin Xu came down from the second floor, saw Ji Lanyue grabbing Ji Tingyang’s hand and being coy, her face showing a bit of surprise.
Watching her pinch Ji Tingyang’s face, then pouring water and massaging his legs, Lin Xu couldn’t help but comment, “Since when have brother and sister become so close?”
Finding herself unable to persuade Ji Tingyang, Ji Lanyue quickly went to Lin Xu and complained, “Mother, big brother is bullying me.”
“What has he bullied you over?” Lin Xu asked.
“He won’t buy me the bag, he wants to cancel my order, and I’ve waited six months for that bag,” Ji Lanyue pouted, her eyes brimming with grievance.
Before Lin Xu could question Ji Tingyang, his voice preempted her, “Then tell mother why I want to cancel your order.”
Ji Lanyue stuttered, sneaking glances at Lin Xu without speaking.
“Because you ran off to that chaotic bar,” Ji Tingyang spoke for her.
Lin Xu’s originally gentle face suddenly tightened, “Ji Lanyue.”
Everyone knows when the parents call out your full name, it means something serious is about to happen.
Ji Lanyue shivered, tremblingly said, “I went with friends, with so many people nothing will happen. Besides, big brother also went to a bar, and came back reeking of alcohol.”
“I went to discuss a contract, what about you? What did you go to do?” Ji Tingyang poked her forehead, said irritably, “Stay away from that Zhao Family boy in the future, I don’t think he has good intentions, lest he leads you astray.”
Ji Lanyue’s cheeks crumpled, and she covered her forehead, not daring to retort.
However, Lin Xu found it somewhat amusing.
Previously, when Ji Lanyue liked Xiao Yu, Ji Tingyang had introduced Zhao Jiayan to her, saying Zhao Jiayan was a thousand times better than Xiao Yu.
Now that Ji Lanyue was spending time with Zhao Jiayan, he started to think Zhao Jiayan had ill intentions and advised them to keep their distance.
Under the dual education of Ji Tingyang and Lin Xu, Ji Lanyue finally behaved, even swearing never to secretly visit bars again.
She had just returned to her bedroom when she saw a call from Zhao Jiayan.
“Are you okay, did your brother do anything to you?” It was as if over the phone, the worry in Zhao Jiayan’s voice could be heard.
“I’m fine,” Ji Lanyue just responded, when as though recalling something, she suddenly screamed in panic, “Ah, no—not fine, he restricted the bag I reserved for six months.”
Besides, his elder brother also forbade him from playing with him again.
Of course, she wouldn’t tell him that.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Jiayan finally felt relieved, “It’s good to hear you’re fine. I can still think of other ways to help you with the bag.”
“That would be wonderful, thank you.” Ji Lanyue’s previously sulky face suddenly brightened with a smile, “And also for covering for me at the bar.”
Seeing her mood improve, a smile appeared on Zhao Jiayan’s face, “Want to go somewhere fun tomorrow?”
“I want to go to…” Just as Ji Lanyue started talking, she remembered Ji Tingyang’s words about keeping her distance from Zhao Jiayan and choked on her words.
She stumbled over her words, “Maybe not, the math competition at school is starting soon, and I’d like to stay home to study and review.”
Her elder brother was already furious, and if he saw her going out to play with Zhao Jiayan again, he might even take back the card he gave her.
She would go out after a few days when her brother had cooled off.
“That’s fine too.” Zhao Jiayan nodded, “Do you need me to tutor you?”
“That sounds like you’re asking for a beating,” Ji Lanyue huffed discontentedly, “My skills are not worse than yours. I don’t need your tutoring.”
“Okay, I overstepped.” Zhao Jiayan chuckled lightly, “Next time, I’ll have to trouble Miss Ji to tutor me.”
“I do charge a fee.”
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“Is a new handbag enough?”
“At least two!”
…
The math competition that Ji Lanyue mentioned to Zhao Jiayan wasn’t just an excuse. She had signed up for it last month.
The top three in the competition would receive a cash prize, and many students were motivated by the money.
Ji Lanyue was walking to the examination room with her stationery, but she didn’t expect to bump into Xiao Yu at the door.
Having met once before on the basketball court, and constantly hearing his name from classmates, it was hard for Ji Lanyue to forget him.
A flash of surprise also crossed Xiao Yu’s eyes, as if he recognized her too.
Just as he hesitated about whether to greet her, Ji Lanyue passed by him without a change in expression, as if she didn’t know him, and sat down in her seat.
Xiao Yu silently also went in and sat down.
The school’s grading was fast, and on the third day, the results were already compiled.
Xiao Yu opened the performance ranking list distributed by the school.
Like before, the first place boldly displayed Ji Lanyue’s name; Xiao Yu was second.
His eyebrows slightly furrowed. This was the fourth time.
The points between them were not far apart, but he had never been able to surpass her.
In any previous competition, Xiao Yu had always been comfortably in first place. But since the new semester started, and regardless of the size of the math competition, the first-place spot had shifted to Ji Lanyue.
Xiao Yu thought his abilities were quite strong, only to find there’s always someone better.
He wondered just who this person, Ji Lanyue, really was.
