Chapter 2 What Does What She Says Have to Do With Me

Zhao Yuexiu quickly got out of the car, hurriedly walking inside.

Chi Gui followed behind Zhao Yuexiu, carrying a black backpack and entering the villa's gate.

The Chi Family's decor leaned towards a European style, exuding an air of lavish luxury everywhere.

Chi Gui did not glance sideways, showing no interest in these things.

Upon entering the living room, the maid Sister Zhang approached, "Madam, you're back?"

"Uh-huh," Zhao Yuexiu, anxious, headed upstairs, "How long has Ming Kun's birthday banquet been going on?"

"It just started half an hour ago; sir and Miss Chi Yan are both here," Sister Zhang respectfully said.

Zhao Yuexiu slightly relieved, said, "That's good. As the mother, what would people think of him if I were late to Ming Kun's birthday banquet?"

Chi Gui slightly tilted her head.

She had heard her grandmother speak of Chi Mingkun.

After sending her back to the rural area, Zhao Yuexiu gave birth to twins, a son Chi Mingkun and a daughter Chi Yan, which together meant "good," symbolizing fulfillment.

Chi Mingkun was indeed the pride of the entire family, described as "too precious to drop when held in the hand, too cherished to dissolve when kept in the mouth".

"By the way, Sister Zhang, take her to the room," Zhao Yuexiu ordered without even glancing at Chi Gui, "Chi Gui, you stay in your room, don't wander around, understand?"

Before her voice fell, she had disappeared into a room on the second floor.

She feared being late would subject her younger son to gossip, but she never considered whether her eldest daughter, newly arrived, would feel uncomfortable.

Moreover, she had not thought to bring Chi Gui to the family birthday party at all.

Chi Gui smiled faintly, her eyes, like glazed glass, emotionlessly looked at Sister Zhang, "Where is my room?"

Sister Zhang was slightly startled.

She had expected this girl, just arrived from the rural area, to be hesitant, nervous… perhaps even upset by Zhao Yuexiu's behavior. But unexpectedly, she was calm and somewhat indifferent.

Thinking why this young miss had grown up in the rural area, Sister Zhang felt a pang of sadness, her voice softened a bit, "Please follow me."

"Thank you," Chi Gui politely responded.

The room on the third floor was a guest room, very simply decorated.

The Chi Family welcomed Chi Gui's arrival with no fanfare, naturally not bothering to prepare her room elaborately.

Chi Gui didn't mind; she set down her backpack, turned to Sister Zhang with a smile, "Thank you for showing me the way, I'd like to rest for a while."

Sister Zhang was swayed by her smile.

The girl appeared cool and distant, her pretty delicate face always emanating aloofness, but with that smile, her eyes unfolded like ink in a Chinese painting, unexpectedly warm.

"Okay, okay…" Sister Zhang also had a granddaughter studying in another city, whom she rarely saw; at this moment, her heart felt, somehow, full, "I'm just downstairs. If you need anything, just call me, don't be shy."

"All right," Chi Gui watched Sister Zhang leave, then closed the door.

She took a shower, changed into loose, comfortable leisure clothes, and opened the door again to head outside.

Zhao Yuexiu had already left; she was terrified that being even a minute late would expose her darling son to ridicule.

Just as Chi Gui reached the door, a maid's voice came from behind, "Miss Chi, madam said you mustn't go out!"

Chi Gui turned around, her black eyes puzzled, "So?"

The maid was taken aback, "Just that madam said…"

Chi Gui calmly interrupted the maid's words, "Whatever she said, how does it relate to me?"

Maid: ??

Chi Gui calmly explained, "Look, no matter what she said, I never agreed to it, so our agreement doesn't stand. Since it doesn't stand, why should I adhere to the conditions she proposed?"