Chapter 29: Mother and Sister

Yin Shishi also turned her head to look at Yin Qi, a look of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

She also didn't expect that her second brother had truly changed his appearance.

But it was only a change in appearance.

A leopard cannot change its spots.

Therefore, she didn't have the intention to greet him, turned her head back, and continued to say with a smile, "Father, you lean closer to Mother, and also, you have to smile, don't keep a straight face, as if someone owes you hundreds of thousands of silver dollars."

"Alright, alright, I will try my best."

Yin Chengtao leaned closer to Mother Yin, but still couldn't help keeping a straight face, feeling uncomfortable all over.

Mother Yin, on the other hand, was somewhat composed.

It seemed that in Shanghai, after Yin Shishi got this camera, she hadn't taken fewer photos of Mother Yin.

Almost ignored by the three, Yin Qi didn't get angry.

First, they were his family, there was no need and no way to get angry; second, it was because his predecessor's persona was too bad, and he had to reverse their impression through one thing after another and re-establish his persona.

He walked to a seat nearby and sat down, and a maid brought tea and snacks.

Yin Qi drank tea while watching, with a gentle smile on his face from beginning to end.

After all, he was her son. Although Mother Yin didn't like him, she still paid secret attention to Yin Qi, only to be surprised to find that her second son was actually so calm today, not showing the impatience he had shown in the past.

And from beginning to end, there was a gentle smile on his face, giving people a feeling of composure and elegance.

Was this still her second son?

Compared to before, except for the similar appearance, he was simply two different people.

With a "pfft" sound, the magnesium light flashed, and the back hall became bright, causing everyone's eyes to go blind instantly.

This was Yin Shishi taking a photo.

The camera of this era was very primitive and required strong light for exposure.

"Take another one, take another one! Father, this time you put your arm around Mother's waist, and Mother, you lean your head on Father's shoulder, act more affectionate."

"Better not, it's embarrassing."

"We are all family, what's there to be embarrassed about? Mother, just listen to me."

……

Yin Shishi was very bold and excited, treating her parents as models to be arranged.

Mother Yin was somewhat embarrassed, but couldn't resist Yin Shishi's persuasion, so she half-pushed and half-followed, posing in various poses with Yin Chengtao, and even the maids joined in the fun, going over to take photos with them together.

Yin Qi was like an outsider, even all the servants had been photographed, but there was nothing for him.

After tossing for more than two hours, it was finally time for lunch.

Yin Shishi put away the camera with unfinished interest.

Yin Chengtao said, "Shishi, take a picture of your second brother too."

Yin Shishi blurted out, "No way."

Yin Chengtao's face sank, and Yin Qi hurriedly opened his mouth, "Father, no need, I don't like taking pictures."

Yin Chengtao wanted to speak but stopped, and had to nod.

……

At the dinner table.

Yin Shishi was like a lark, chirping about what she saw and heard in Shanghai to Yin Chengtao, Mother Yin echoed from time to time, and Yin Chengtao also listened with great interest.

Yin Qi ate his meal quietly. Although he ate gently, his speed was not slow.

More than a dozen dishes, most of them went into his stomach.

Yin Shishi was shocked and couldn't help but say, "Second Brother, why do you eat so much?"

Yin Qi smiled gently, "I have been practicing martial arts recently, and my appetite has greatly increased."

Mother Yin nodded, "Practicing martial arts is good, it can strengthen the body and protect yourself, as long as you don't go out and play around anymore."

Yin Chengtao suddenly said to Yin Shishi, "Shishi, look, your second brother has turned over a new leaf. Your Jingxiong Society has many women, see if you can introduce one to your second brother."

The Jingxiong Society was not simple. Its founder was Qiu Jin, a heroine among women, China's first feminist, and a representative of female revolutionaries in the late Qing Dynasty, known as the Jingxiong Heroine.

The members of the Jingxiong Society she founded were all progressive women.

And in this era, progressive women were often quite talented and had extraordinary family backgrounds.

After all, daughters of ordinary families couldn't even recognize a few characters and married early to teach their husbands and raise their children; where would they get progressive thoughts?

Yin Shishi rolled her eyes and said very bluntly, "Father, our Jingxiong Society is full of talented women who are proud and arrogant. They only look at talent, not appearance or family background. With Second Brother like this, who could look up to him? I don't want to lose face in front of my sisters."

Yin Chengtao said unhappily, "You child, how are you talking."

Yin Shishi retorted, "Isn't it true? Second Brother has been eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling outside all day, he is one of the Four Young Masters of Shanyin, who in the city doesn't know? He could do it, why can't people say it?"

Seeing the anger rising in Yin Chengtao's eyes, Yin Qi hurriedly persuaded, "Father, Little Sister is right. My situation, if said out, is hated by everyone. Why not wait a few years until everyone's impression fades? Then find a good girl for me."

He was also greatly surprised that Yin Chengtao actually wanted to arrange a marriage for him!

However, he didn't mind this matter.

It's just that his reputation was too bad now. Even if someone agreed, it was probably someone who wanted to climb the Yin family's high branch; he didn't like this kind of purposeful marriage.

Mother Yin didn't want the father and daughter to quarrel, so she echoed, "That's right, Master, Qi'er has already settled down. After a few years, when he makes some achievements, the original reputation will naturally disappear, and then we can find him a good girl."

Yin Chengtao frowned and finally nodded after a long time, "Alright then."

Yin Shishi looked at Yin Qi with some complexity. You know, before, if she said this to him, let alone persuading her father, he would definitely have quarreled with her first.

After lunch, the family talked for a while.

Yin Qi said, "Father, Mother, I have some things to do this afternoon, so I will leave first."

Yin Chengtao frowned, "What is it, you want to go out?"

Yin Qi nodded, "Hmm, I have an appointment with a friend to discuss some things."

Yin Chengtao was suspicious and warned, "You can go out, but don't cause any more trouble for me. Also, those fox friends of yours from before, cut them all off for me in the future."

Yin Qi nodded, "Hmm, they also invited me, but I rejected them all."

"That's good. You go."

"Father, Mother, I'm leaving."

Yin Qi stood up, smiled at Yin Shishi again, and then turned and left.

Looking at Yin Qi's retreating back, Mother Yin wondered, "Master, have you discovered that our Qi'er is like a different person, gentle and elegant, composed and generous,

Yin Chengtao smiled and said, "Yes, ever since he started practicing martial arts, he has changed. It was normal for him to be young, ignorant, and a bit dissolute before, but now that he has grown up, he should be sensible."

Yin Shishi pursed her lips; she didn't believe it anyway.

Perhaps this Yin Qi was harboring some evil intent.

………

"The People's Daily!"

Standing in front of a small building, the plaque was inscribed with the gilded characters "People's Daily."

Yin Qi sighed inwardly; Tao Chengzhang's speed was truly remarkable.

"Haha, Brother Yin, you've come. Come, let me show you around; this is our newspaper office."

Tao Chengzhang laughed heartily.

Standing beside him was Lu Xun, whose face was also full of joy.

"Brother Tao, Brother Zhou."

Yin Qi cupped his hands and said, "You two are not slow at all."

This small building had three floors in total, which served as the office space;

There was a large courtyard in the back, which was where the machinery would be installed.

The surrounding area was relatively remote with few residents, so there was no need to worry about disturbing anyone.

(End of chapter)