Yang Chen stayed at Qin's house, and Qin Fei paid a visit

Yang Chen drove Qin Xi and Xiao Xiao to the Qin family compound. Just as Qin Xi was about to get out of the car, Yang Chen suddenly smiled and said, "Wait, let me drive the car into the yard!"

"Huh?"

Before Qin Xi could react, Yang Chen had already gotten out of the car to open the gate, then returned to the driver's seat. To Qin Xi's astonishment, he parked the car inside the yard.

"Yang Chen, hurry up and drive the car out! If my mom finds out, kicking you out would be the least of it—what if she smashes the car?" Qin Xi panicked.

In this household, Zhou Yucui was the one in charge. Qin Xi had no idea that Yang Chen had already won over her mother that morning, and from today onward, he would also be living here.

"Xiao Xi, so you're saying kicking me out is trivial, but smashing the car is a big deal?" Yang Chen feigned a hurt expression.

Qin Xi shot him an exasperated look. "Obviously! Mom has never liked you, so kicking you out is nothing new. But if the car gets smashed, what then? This car must be worth at least a million, right?"

This car was far more valuable than just a million. Even the highest-end model started at over a million, let alone this one, which Ma Chao had specially customized from Volkswagen headquarters with the highest military-grade safety specifications.

"Although Mom said this morning that she'd allow you to stay here from now on, she often goes back on her word by evening."

As Qin Xi spoke, she suddenly saw Zhou Yucui walk out wearing an apron and immediately grew flustered. "Oh no! Mom's coming out!"

She quickly got out of the car, about to explain, but Yang Chen beat her to it. He handed Zhou Yucui a jewelry bag from He Yu Yuan with a smile. "Mom, I passed by a jade store earlier and picked out a Hetian jade bracelet specially suited to your elegance. Do you like it?"

Having just received 50,000 yuan in cash from Yang Chen that morning, Zhou Yucui was now presented with an expensive jade bracelet. She was thrilled, but her long-standing resentment toward Yang Chen made it hard for her to change her attitude completely—though it was still much better than before.

With a cold snort, Zhou Yucui took the bag and said indifferently, "At least you have some conscience!"

With that, she turned and went back inside.

Qin Xi stared in shock at the scene until Yang Chen reminded her, "Let's go inside. It's been a while since I've had Mom's cooking." Before she could react, he was already holding Xiao Xiao's hand and heading in.

"He actually pulled that off?"

Qin Xi muttered to herself before following Yang Chen inside.

"Where's Mom?" Qin Xi asked, puzzled.

Yang Chen smiled faintly. "Maybe she's off uncovering the truth."

"Uncovering the truth?" Qin Xi was baffled.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yucui was hiding in her room, already wearing the jade bracelet. She couldn't help but admire it. "Could this be fake?"

The bracelet was exquisite, its texture smooth and comfortable on her wrist. When she saw the price tag, she gasped. "Good heavens! This bracelet costs 300,000 yuan! Is it even real?"

She quickly followed the verification method on the tag to check its authenticity.

Five minutes later, Zhou Yucui carefully placed the bracelet back in its box and locked it in the safe. Just as she was about to leave, she hesitated. "No, Dayong knows the safe code. I'd better change it."

After resetting the code, she finally left with peace of mind.

Worried that Zhou Yucui might suddenly explode in anger, Qin Xi had settled Yang Chen in her room as soon as they entered, letting him play with Xiao Xiao.

This was the first time Xiao Xiao had played with her father at home, and their laughter kept drifting downstairs. Qin Xi suddenly felt a pang of jealousy and grumbled, "Little rascal, laughing so happily—you've probably forgotten all about me!"

"Where's Yang Chen?"

Zhou Yucui came out carrying dishes and, not seeing Yang Chen, asked Qin Xi curiously.

Qin Xi glanced at her cautiously. "He's upstairs playing with Xiao Xiao."

"Then hurry up and call him down for dinner!" Zhou Yucui rolled her eyes.

Qin Xi had been stunned since Yang Chen drove the car into the yard. Today, Zhou Yucui seemed like a completely different person—so much so that even Qin Xi barely recognized her.

When Yang Chen came downstairs, Zhou Yucui reverted to her usual stern demeanor. "From now on, do I need to personally invite you downstairs when dinner's ready?"

Yang Chen quickly shook his head and smiled. "Mom, I know I was wrong. Next time, I'll come down earlier."

Qin Xi hadn't paid much attention to Zhou Yucui's words, but Yang Chen's response finally made her realize something unusual was going on.

First, Yang Chen had driven the car into the yard. Then, Zhou Yucui had asked her to call Yang Chen for dinner. Now, this exchange—it all suggested that these two former adversaries had somehow reached an understanding.

Besides, that morning, Zhou Yucui had also mentioned letting Yang Chen stay at home. Could she really have meant it?

"What's going on?" Qin Xi frowned at Yang Chen.

"Kids should eat more vegetables."

Yang Chen pretended not to hear, placing a piece of greens in Xiao Xiao's bowl before adding a slice of lean meat to Qin Xi's. "You're always busy with work. Eating more lean meat helps boost immunity."

"Mom, I'm home!"

Just as they were eating, Qin Yi returned from work, rushing in energetically. Before she could even change her shoes, she spotted a familiar figure at the dining table.

Her jaw dropped. Without bothering with slippers, she hurried over and exclaimed in shock, "Brother-in-law! It's really you!"

Yang Chen smiled at her.

"What's wrong with you? Sit down and eat," Zhou Yucui scolded Qin Yi with a glare.

The fact that Zhou Yucui didn't object to her calling him "brother-in-law" made Qin Yi even more astonished.

"Sis, what on earth is happening?" Qin Yi whispered while Zhou Yucui was fetching rice.

Qin Xi replied coldly, "No idea."

Clearly, she was still upset about the secret between Yang Chen and Zhou Yucui.

"Xiao Xiao, what happened when you got home earlier?" Qin Yi turned to Xiao Xiao.

Between bites of vegetables, Xiao Xiao mumbled, "Nothing much! Daddy played with me upstairs for a long time."

"This doesn't add up!" Qin Yi muttered in confusion.

Just then, Zhou Yucui returned with her rice, effectively silencing her.

This was Yang Chen's first time eating Zhou Yucui's home-cooked meal—though it had taken considerable effort to earn this privilege.

"Alright, since everyone's full, I have an announcement to make."

Zhou Yucui spoke up, completely ignoring Yang Chen, who was still on his second bowl. "For Xiao Xiao to have a complete family, starting today, Yang Chen will be living here."

"What?!"

Qin Yi, who had just taken a sip of water, nearly spat it out.

Qin Xi and Xiao Xiao had already heard the news that morning, so they remained unfazed. Qin Xi was mostly curious about how Yang Chen had managed to get Zhou Yucui to agree to this.

At that moment, the roar of an engine sounded outside. Zhou Yucui's expression darkened. "Your dad must be back."

"Mom, I'll get the door!" Yang Chen said before heading out.

As soon as he opened the gate, he saw a familiar figure—one arm in a cast, the other holding a gift box.

"Yang Chen!" Qin Fei was stunned to see him.

But remembering his purpose for coming, he suppressed his hatred and asked, "Is Xiao Xi home?"

"She is," Yang Chen replied tersely. Qin Fei's attitude made his intentions obvious.

"I'll go in and see her," Qin Fei said, stepping forward.

"As the general manager of Sanhe Group, she's very busy. Not just anyone gets to see her."

With a cold remark, Yang Chen slammed the gate shut.

"I told you—one day, the Qin family would beg Qin Xi to return." Behind the closed gate, Yang Chen narrowed his eyes.