Chapter 1124: Temperament Tamed into Obedience

You, timid?

Is there anything in this world that you, Shi Youxuan, dare not do?

Though she complained inwardly, she couldn't say it now; the timing wasn't right.

"Xuanxuan, I know you're still angry with me. I apologize to you. Everything that happened last time was my and my husband's fault. We were both muddled and anxious for a moment. For the sake of our many years of friendship, please be the bigger person and forgive me this once, can you?"

"I wouldn't dare. If you don't cause us trouble, we'll be burning incense in gratitude. Do you have anything else? If not, I'm hanging up; I have things to do."

Lady Qi almost blurted out that there was nothing, having been led astray by Shi Youxuan.

"No, wait, I do have something."

How could there be nothing?

The most important thing hadn't been said yet.

Lady Qi: "My husband takes office next week, and there will be a grand parade ceremony. We hope that Ranran can participate as a member of our family, but she is unwilling, saying it wouldn't be proper or legitimate. So, we want to finalize the marriage for the two children before then."

As for those excessive demands from last time, Lady Qi didn't dare mention a single word of them this time.

But even so, Shi Youxuan did not agree immediately.

"I'll ask Ranran and call you back later."

Lady Qi was very happy and kept agreeing as she hung up, thinking it was a done deal, but she didn't expect it still wouldn't work.

Shi Youxuan kept her word; just as she had said, she contacted her daughter as soon as she hung up the phone.

"Ranran, when did you run off to L Country? You're too bold, aren't you? Not only did you go yourself, but you also dragged Qi Tian along. Your Uncle Yun and Aunt Yun only have this one precious seedling; they treasure him to death. You usually handle things quite steadily, but this time you were inconsiderate."

Before today, Shi Youxuan had no idea what had happened to Shi Ran in L Country, nor did she even know when her daughter had gone there.

And she only learned all of this because her husband told her in the morning.

She complained that her husband hadn't told her sooner.

Her husband said he had only received a call from Wang Yong last night and learned of these things. The reason he didn't tell her at night was that he was afraid she would worry and not rest well, so he told her in the morning.

Because he had a premonition that the Qi Family would contact them soon—and his premonition was very accurate—sure enough, not long after, Lady Qi called.

The daughter knew she was in the wrong, so she put on a cheeky face, acting spoiled and playing the rascal.

"Oh, I'm just a child, aren't I? Children are bound to be inconsiderate, but there is still a lot of room for improvement. So, please, my beautiful, pretty, wise, and kind mother, be the bigger person and forgive me this once."

When a daughter who rarely acts spoiled does so occasionally, the lethality is very high.

Shi Youxuan couldn't hold out either, so she stopped complaining.

They talked about business, mentioning the float parade.

Shi Ran: "Mom, I don't think it's appropriate for me to follow the parade. A Heng is fine, but his family's attitude changes a bit too quickly. If I join the parade, I'll be labeled as a member of the Qi Family."

"Since we are one family, making demands then would be a very natural thing. I don't want things to develop that fast yet, besides..." She paused and didn't continue.

However, Shi Youxuan understood her daughter's meaning. Very good; her and her husband's thoughts coincided with her daughter's.

Shi Youxuan completed the second half of the sentence: "... besides, the ideal state for marriage is for both parties to detach from their original large families and form a brand-new small family."

"The ones in charge of the home can only be the two newlyweds; others shouldn't point fingers. You insist on not parading with their whole family because you're afraid they'll interfere in your small family's affairs in the future, right?"

Shi Youxuan was very gratified that Shi Ran, at such a young age, could think so far ahead.

"Yes, Mom, you're amazing. That's what I was thinking." The young girl was a bit embarrassed, but she admitted it.

Actually, there was another layer of meaning.

She didn't want to get married too early. Although the two had grown up together as childhood sweethearts, the world is unpredictable; who knows what will happen in the next few years?

Before that, Shi Ran didn't want to make it known to everyone.

She neither wanted to label herself as a member of the Qi Family, nor did she want to label herself as Qi Heng's property!

She is Shi Ran, being herself.

I am who I am, a firework like no other!

Shi Youxuan reached a consensus with her daughter and immediately rejected Lady Qi, using the first point as the reason.

Some things need to be said tactfully, but some things are better said straight to the point from the start.

"Alright, we respect Ranran and respect your family's decision."

Although Lady Qi was dissatisfied, she didn't dare say anything more.

Because the Sheng Family would not compromise, she wouldn't go and test their bottom line again.

L Country.

Airport.

The presidential inauguration ceremony had ended, and the three of them were going back to Jiangzhou.

Lady Qi personally sent her son to the airport, wiping away tears.

"A Heng, take good care of yourself in Jiangzhou. Eat on time. The weather there is colder than here, and the temperature difference is large. Wear more clothes in the morning and evening; don't catch a cold."

"My poor child, you've suffered..."

The feelings of parents all over the world are the same; no matter how old the child is, they are still a child, and leaving one's side means going out to suffer!

Originally, she wanted to urge Shi Ran to take care of her son, but she restrained herself.

Shi Ran was independent enough, but taking care of others... well, forget it.

Looking at Yun Qitian beside her son, he was also a young master who had grown up in the lap of luxury; he wouldn't know how to take care of anyone.

She could only instruct the butler to take good care of the Eldest Young Master, not to let him get thirsty, hungry, or cold. If there was even the slightest impropriety when she saw the Eldest Young Master next time, she would skin him alive!

Lady Qi rambled on, not wanting her son to leave at all, but the moment of parting had arrived.

The captain urged the three to board the plane; it was time for takeoff.

At this moment, a black Hummer sped over from the distance like a bolt of lightning.

The Hummer had already ceased production in some countries, but it was still a very popular existence in L Country, usually used as a military vehicle.

"Screech—"

In the blink of an eye, the Hummer arrived right in front of them.

Liu Min was wearing camouflage gear, oversized sunglasses, and her long hair was tied into a high ponytail, making her look capable and free-spirited.

She had a massive backpack on her back, and as soon as she got out of the car, she rushed toward the plane...

Then she was grabbed by Yun Qitian: "What are you doing?"

Liu Min: "Going to Jiangzhou to study abroad with you. My dad just finished the transfer paperwork for me; from now on, I'll be in the same class as you. Isn't it a surprise? Isn't it unexpected?"

Yun Qitian:...

Shi Ran:...

Qi Heng:...

It was certainly a surprise, but calling it a pleasant surprise would be a stretch; it was more of a shock, and certainly unexpected enough.

Yun Qitian: "You're in the same class as me? I'm studying medicine. Are you skipping grades just to be in my class? Can you keep up?"

"That's not important. What's important is that I'm in the same class as you."

Liu Min's smile was very bright. She didn't want to waste any more words, so she pulled Yun Qitian along: "Hurry and get on the plane. We can talk slowly once we're on board."

And so, the original three-person trip turned into four!