After eating, Yao Yiyi and Xu Chengxun separated and returned to the company to immerse themselves in work. Soon it was afternoon.
I had just packed my things and wanted to go downstairs, but my cell phone rang at this moment.
She picked it up and saw that it was an unknown phone number.
She hesitated and picked up.
"Is it Yiyi? I'm Haoran's mother." A very nice female voice came from the other end of the phone.
A trace of surprise flashed in Yao Yiyi's eyes. She didn't expect that Mrs. Li would call her.
"Hello, Aunt Li, why did you call me?" she said politely.
"It's nothing. I just want to invite you and Qingheng to have a meal. Yao Ting and Haoran are also coming," Mrs. Li said.
Yao Yiyi was even more puzzled. She thought that with Mrs. Li's nature, she would never invite her and Ou Qingheng to dinner.
There was bound to be a monster, and she couldn't help but feel a little wary.
"Auntie, I don't know why you suddenly want to treat Qingheng and I to dinner?" she asked.
"I just feel that my attitude towards you and Qingheng was a bit bad in the past, so as the host, I would like to invite you two juniors to come and have this meal together. It is my right as an elder to apologize to you. You should give me this face." Right?" Mrs. Li said very gently and lovingly.
"...Okay." Yao Yiyi had no choice but to agree.
"Then tomorrow night at seven o'clock in the private room 209 of the Marriott Restaurant, you must arrive on time." Mrs. Li made the final decision.
"I know, Qingheng and I will definitely arrive on time."
"That's it for now, see you tomorrow night."
After hanging up the phone, Yao Yiyi put her phone in her bag doubtfully and went downstairs with Gong Lin.
After getting into the car, Ou Qingheng fastened her seat belt. Seeing a lingering doubt in her eyebrows, he said, "What's wrong? Who gave you a problem?"
Yao Yiyi smiled slightly and said: "No, it's just that Mrs. Li called me just now to invite me to have dinner with you. We have almost no interaction with her. I'm afraid she will use our name to harm Tingting?"
Ou Qingheng chuckled, scratched her nose lovingly, and said: "Little fool, Yao Ting is not a three-year-old child, how could she fall for the bait if she wants to scheme? Don't think too much, I want to know What the hell is she doing? Can’t she just go and have this meal tomorrow?”
Yao Yiyi nodded.
After work the next day, Ou Qingheng drove Yao Yiyi to the Marriott Restaurant. Once inside, the slim and tight receptionist invited the two of them to the box.
The two entered the box. The Li family couple, Yao Ting and Li Haoran were all there, but sitting on the left side of Mrs. Li was an uninvited guest. Who else could be there besides Zhang Jiaqi.
Mrs. Li stood up in person and said enthusiastically: "Yiyi, Qingheng, you are here. The old man will be here in ten minutes. You can sit down first."
Yao Yiyi nodded calmly.
She and Ou Qingheng sat next to Yao Ting, and looked at Mrs. Li without revealing any traces. She saw that her expression was as usual, and a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. It was different from the slightly sharp one before, but became even more enthusiastic.
Yao Yiyi was a little confused and turned to look at Yao Ting. Perhaps out of tacit understanding, Yao Ting gently shook her head at her, implying that even she didn't know what kind of medicine Mrs. Li was selling in her gourd. .
Mrs. Li poured tea for Yao Yiyi and Ou Qingheng with elegant movements. Yao Yiyi observed Mrs. Li calmly. She did not dare to drink the tea she poured. She was really afraid that Mrs. Li would move in the tea. What kind of tricks were done
"Yiyi, Qingheng, I'm inviting you to dinner tonight. It's actually the old man's intention. He just wants to get acquainted with Qingheng, a junior." Mrs. Li said with a smile.
Yao Yiyi nodded.
There happened to be a knock on the door, and Zhang Jiaqi said obediently: "I'll open the door."
She went to open the door, and standing outside the door was Mr. Li who was in good spirits.
"Grandpa Li, you are here, everyone is waiting for you." Zhang Jiaqi said obediently.
Mr. Li nodded lightly.
In fact, in today's party, Zhang Jiaqi's presence seemed a bit embarrassing. Mrs. Li's intention to bring her was indirectly embarrassing to Yao Ting.
Mr. Li went in. Mrs. Li went over to support Mr. Li and said with a smile: "Dad, I have invited Qingheng, the little Buddha, here today. You can have a good chat with him."
Mr. Li just glanced at her and then sat on the main seat.
He looked at Ou Qingheng and said like a gentle elder: "Qingheng, I asked my daughter-in-law to invite you and your wife out for dinner tonight. Firstly, it was because of my daughter-in-law's bad attitude some time ago. I want to apologize to you. Secondly, the company has a project that we intend to cooperate with the Ou Group, so we asked you to come out and talk in advance."
A smile appeared on Ou Qingheng's lips, and he said in a neither humble nor condescending manner: "Old man, you're too polite to apologize. My aunt didn't say anything too harsh to me and Yiyi, but Yao Ting is the sister I personally recognize, and she is My wife’s best friend, I hope the Li family can give her fair treatment, otherwise my face won’t look very good.”
Mr. Li's expression remained unchanged and he said with a smile: "Of course. I am extremely satisfied with Yao Ting as my granddaughter-in-law. All the previous incidents were also due to misunderstandings. As long as they have a good relationship, I will always recognize her."
Mr. Li indirectly gave Yao Yiyi and Ou Qingheng a guarantee.
Ou Qingheng picked up the tea cup and said with a smile: "Old man, I am relieved by what you said. I truly regard Yao Ting as my sister. I love Yiyi, so naturally I will not spare any effort to be her good friend. As long as she If the Li family is not wronged, the Ou Group will be willing to benefit the Li family in some way."
A smile flashed across Mr. Li's brows.
Compared to the Zhang family, the Ou family in T City is more beneficial to the Li family.
When the waiter brought the dishes, Mr. Li said grandly: "Come, eat, let's chat while we eat."
Ou Qingheng and the others nodded.
A dark look flashed across Zhang Jiaqi's face, who was sitting next to Mrs. Li. She glanced at Mrs. Li when others were not paying attention. Mrs. Li shook her head gently at her, signaling her to be calm.
Mrs. Li personally served the soup to Mr. Li and said, "Dad, this is the chicken soup I asked the chef to make for you. I asked them to remove the oil. It is lighter and is good for your health."
Mr. Li took a bite, glanced at Zhang Jiaqi, and said as if unintentionally: "Jiaqi, I heard you said before that you went abroad and are currently living in Italy. When will you go back to Italy? I, an old man, can prepare something for you. What a generous gift.”
Zhang Jiaqi's face stiffened.
Mrs. Li helped: "Dad, it's rare that Jiaqi and I can chat well. I want to keep her here for a few more days. I don't know how long it will be before I see her after she leaves."
Mr. Li gave her a meaningful look and said, "Then stay a few more days."
Mrs. Li felt a little frightened by the old man's look, and grabbed Zhang Jiaqi's hand under the table.
Halfway through the meal, Yao Ting and others said politely: "Grandpa, my stomach hurts a little and I want to go to the bathroom."
Mr. Li smiled and said: "Go ahead, we are all a family, there is no need to be so polite."
Yao Ting nodded.
Yao Yiyi then said she wanted to go to the bathroom, and then Yao Ting went out.
When they got to the bathroom, Yao Yiyi said: "Tingting, you have to be more careful. I think Mrs. Li hasn't given up yet and wants to get Zhang Jiaqi and Haoran together. I think this meal is basically the Hongmen Banquet. I don't know. What kind of trouble is she going to make again?"
Yao Ting can also see it, but Mrs. Li is her mother-in-law. Even if she is dissatisfied, she can't say anything to her. Otherwise, if her body has problems again, she may be stabbed in the spine by the Li family again. .
She smiled bitterly and said: "My dear, I know, don't worry about me, but she should never have gotten you and Ou Qingheng involved."
Yao Yiyi washed her hands and said: "Qingheng and I have nothing. Qingheng's identity is there. No matter how stupid she is, she will never be stupid enough to attack us."
Yao Ting just smiled.
The two of them returned to the box together and saw Zhang Jiaqi toasting Mr. Li with a wine glass.
"Grandpa Li, Jiaqi would like to give you a drink. Jiaqi is very grateful for your continued care. Jiaqi has always regarded you as her biological grandfather. Haoran and I are not destined to be your granddaughter-in-law. I can't be your granddaughter-in-law." We are about to go to Italy, and there will be very few opportunities to meet in the future. After drinking this glass of wine, Jiaqi wishes you a long life and a great grandson as soon as possible." Zhang Jiaqi said sweetly and sweetly.
The words "great grandson" were like a slap in the face to Yao Ting.
Yao Ting's body is not easy to get pregnant, but she deliberately mentioned it. She really didn't mention it.
Mr. Li picked up the tea that Mrs. Li deliberately poured for her and drank it.
"Jia Qi, you are a good child. If you have an unhappy life in Italy, then come back to China. This is your root after all, and you are not young anymore. You need to get married and have children as soon as possible. No matter how good a woman is, you still have to find her." A man who loves you and cares for you." Mr. Li said lovingly, but if you listen carefully, there is simply something in his words.
Zhang Jiaqi could naturally tell that the old man was guarding against her.
Her eyes flashed and she said with a smile: "I know, Grandpa Li, if I meet someone suitable, I will definitely bring him over to show you."
Mr. Li nodded.
Zhang Jiaqi drank the wine in her glass and sat down.
Mrs. Li smiled and said: "Dad, Qingheng and Yiyi are the protagonists today, so don't worry about Jiaqi's marriage all the time. If you don't know, you might think you are doing it to prevent Jiaqi?"
Mr. Li glanced at her.
Father Li pulled her hand under the table, hinting that it would be better for her to say less. After all, Mr. Li was the one who made the final decision in the Li family.
Mrs. Li also knew that enough was enough, but she was not very happy to invite Ou Qingheng and Yao Yiyi today. If Mr. Li hadn't insisted on it and secretly warned her to have a better attitude, she would have wished that the old man and the Ou family would not have any problems. Too much contact.
Yao Ting has Ou Qingheng as her backer, so it would be extremely difficult for her to force her to leave the Li family, and it would not be beneficial to her plan at all.