After My Death, Everyone Repented (Transmigration) - Chapter 60

That evening, the weather forecast predicted no rain, but the humidity was high in the area where the mountain villa was located. By eight o’clock, raindrops began to fall.

The outdoor cocktail party was abruptly canceled.

The temperature dropped several degrees, and Xie Shaoyun wasn’t dressed warmly enough. After standing outside in the mountain breeze for a while, she only managed to warm her fingertips slightly by holding Chi Yi’s hand.

She hadn’t felt much when they kissed earlier, but now her head was still spinning, and she wasn’t exactly comfortable.

Xie Shaoyun simply didn’t let go, continuing to walk hand in hand with Chi Yi toward the villa.

She planned to introduce Chi Yi to her grandmother, but at the entrance, Chi Yi was intercepted by Xie Qingcheng.

“What kind of scene are you trying to pull tonight? Have you even considered whether the rest of the family can accept you announcing your girlfriend like this? Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Zang Xing, they’ll all think the family’s little cabbage has gotten involved with a twice-married woman. No groundwork, no warning, just acting first and explaining later. If you bring her home now, no one’s going to be open-minded or generous enough to accept you two on the spot, got it?”

It was the truth. Xie Shaoyun admitted she’d been thoughtless, not considering Chi Yi’s status as a “twice-married” woman in the eyes of her family.

After all, she had been Chi Yi’s partner in both lives, so she hadn’t fully put herself in her family’s shoes.

Still, Xie Shaoyun couldn’t help but find it amusing. In the Xie family’s eyes, Chi Yi was practically the type of person unsuitable for marriage twice-widowed, emotionally scarred, and mentally unstable. There was no explaining it away now.

Xie Shaoyun’s shoulders shook with silent laughter. Chi Yi glanced down at her, and Xie Shaoyun had to struggle not to burst out laughing. She averted her gaze and meekly called out, “Sis.”

Xie Qingcheng ignored her, stubbing out her cigarette before saying, “I can’t help you with this. But if you want Grandma to have a peaceful birthday tonight, let Chi Yi go in with me.”

Her tone wasn’t exactly gentle, but for some reason, Xie Qingcheng’s reaction wasn’t as explosive as Xie Shaoyun had expected.

Glancing at Chi Yi, Xie Shaoyun sought her opinion: “Would going in separately make you feel wronged?”

Before Chi Yi could answer, Xie Qingcheng cut in, laughing in exasperation. “Has dating fried your brain?”

“Who do you think Chi Yi is? Just because she’s not socially adept doesn’t mean she’s a child. She’s a centuries-old vixen who’s honed her craft. A banquet like this is her natural habitat, she won’t even need to speak before people flock to her. Xie Shaoyun, you’d better focus on yourself, or she’ll end up playing you instead.”

Xie Shaoyun was amused and asked Chi Yi with a grin, “Is that true?”

“My sister’s insulting you.”

“Chi Yi?”

Xie Shaoyun called her name twice before Chi Yi finally turned to look at her.

“What’s on your mind? Were you even listening?”

Chi Yi didn’t respond because she really hadn’t been. Her mind was still replaying what Xie Shaoyun had said when they kissed.

“I kind of…” After the deep kiss, Xie Shaoyun had gasped for breath, her puppy eyes half-lidded in satisfaction, lips lingering at the corner of Chi Yi’s mouth as she murmured in a teasing tone, “don’t want to be apart from you anymore.”

Chi Yi thought Xie Shaoyun was the real vixen, so she answered honestly, “No.”

“It’s you who’s playing me.”

Xie Shaoyun’s puppy eyes crinkled with laughter, bending over in mirth until Xie Qingcheng kicked her lightly, unable to stand the sight of them any longer.

She shooed Xie Shaoyun away. “Your dress is with Grandma. Change quickly and come back down. Mom and Dad are waiting for you.”

After speaking, she glanced at Chi Yi’s attire once more. Apart from morning jogging, Chi Yi never dressed as casually as Xie Shaojun when going out, always in high-end custom wear.

Xie Qingcheng looked her up and down, quite satisfied, until her gaze landed on Chi Yi’s wrist, where she frowned and said, “You”

“Can you take off that broken watch you’re using to play pitiful?”

The celebrities and wealthy individuals invited to the family banquet were all close to the Xie family, maintaining frequent contact, so there was no shortage of conversation.

Thus, there was no awkward business flattery everyone could chat comfortably.

The drinks, food, and dance floor lighting were arranged by Xie Shaojun. It wasn’t the excessively extravagant type, as Xie Cheng disliked such superficial displays.

Moreover, for an elder’s birthday, overly flashy decorations would be inappropriate. The retro-themed setup and buffet-style dining made for a comfortable family gathering.

After changing into her evening gown upstairs, Xie Shaojun went to greet the elderly lady for her birthday.

The gifts had been delivered to the old residence the day before, but Chi Yi had added some jade pieces for Xie Shaojun to give away. She picked one out personally and brought it up to the elderly lady.

The old woman held Xie Shaojun’s hand and said, “How much can you earn from painting every day? You spend all your money on an old woman like me. The jade from Gu Fang Zhai is terrifyingly expensive even your father hesitates to buy more than a few pieces.”

“That’s exactly why I’m giving it to you,” Xie Shaojun said as she fastened the necklace for her, admiring how it looked. “Just accept it. If your granddaughter’s talent isn’t enough to buy you gifts, she can rely on her looks too.”

So, being favored by Chi Yi meant jade was nothing.

Last time, she’d promised Chi Yi to indulge in a bit of “soft living.” Today, after serving Chi Yi well outside, Chi Yi had casually tossed several items into her bag. Xie Shaojun hadn’t paid much attention, but they were all tokens of Chi Yi’s affection.

Taking gifts makes one’s hands soft consider it Chi Yi’s early bribery of the elderly lady.

Meanwhile, the old woman caressed the jade necklace lovingly, complaining about the expense but smiling so widely her wrinkles bunched up like chrysanthemum petals.

As they were talking, the door to the private room opposite opened, and a few people stepped out.

Among them was the elderly lady’s second elder sister from her maternal family. The door had been left ajar.

Before the second auntie even entered, her voice rang out, “Yunyun’s back! Oh my, we’ve been talking about you all day. Your grandmother has been so worried! They said you were sick recently come, let your second auntie take a good look at you. It’s been years since I last saw you, you’ve grown so beautiful, I almost didn’t recognize you!”

Xie Shaojun looked up and greeted her as “Second Auntie.” But when she noticed the two people standing on either side of the woman, the smile on her lips faded slightly.

The group entered the private room, with Feng Cinian and Xie Guangqi flanking the second auntie.

The elderly lady smiled and introduced them to Xie Shaojun, “These are relatives from your grandfather’s side. Xiao Feng here also has a connection with your second auntie, what a coincidence, their daughter even shares your name! Yunyun, greet them properly. Call them Uncle and”

Xie Shaojun stood there silently, her gaze meeting the two before her. Feng Cinian couldn’t hold back, her eyes welling up uncontrollably. She interrupted the elderly lady’s words.

Unable to restrain herself, she rushed toward Xie Shaojun in front of everyone, her emotions spilling over as she cried out, “My daughter”.