Beauty Snake - Chapter 56

Chapter 56: The Little Wives Meet the Parents

“!” At the sound, both of them froze. Ji Yunfei stayed paralyzed in her leaning position, having forgotten to even pull back her puckered lips.

Following the source of the voice, they saw two women walking gracefully toward them. One had black, shoulder-length hair and exuded an air of professional competence. The other, though heavily disguised, was still conspicuous due to the cascade of red curls reaching down to her waist.

“The one with short hair and sunglasses is my mother, Xie Chu. The one with red hair is my ma, Yin Qing,” Xie Yin reacted first, introducing them in a whisper near Ji Yunfei’s ear before they reached them.

“Xie… Chu… Xie Chu?! The legendary jewelry designer Xie Chu?!”

“And Yin Qing… she can’t be the one I’m thinking of… the ‘Ageless Goddess’ of the entertainment industry, Yin Qing?!” Ji Yunfei’s eyes widened, and she shook her head in sheer disbelief.

“Bingo! A-Fei is so smart, you guessed it instantly!”

“You jerk, why didn’t you say so earlier! How can my meeting gift even be worth a look in front of these two?!”

Wonderful. She should have realized long ago that Xie Yin’s family background wouldn’t be simple. Now what? How was she supposed to show her design in front of Xie Chu…

However, it was truly unexpected that the legendary actress, who had never had a single scandal, was secretly married—and to the great designer Xie Chu at that. But honestly, they were a match made in heaven; the sight of them walking together from a distance was perfectly harmonious.

“Don’t worry, it’s no—” Before Xie Yin could finish her comforting words, Xie Chu and Yin Qing arrived in front of them. Xie Yin had to shut her mouth, instead using her thumb to gently stroke the back of Ji Yunfei’s hand.

“We haven’t seen you for a few months, and our A-Yin has changed quite a lot. Tell ma, is it the magic of love~?” As soon as she stood still, Yin Qing lunged at Xie Yin, pinching here and checking there, clicking her tongue in wonder.

“Ma… what nonsense are you talking about?” Xie Yin used some force to push Yin Qing back slightly, looking extremely uncomfortable.

“Yo, you, Xie Yin, have finally met your match?” Watching Xie Yin’s embarrassment, Ji Yunfei suppressed a laugh, feeling a secret delight.

“Alright, let me introduce you two. My girlfriend, Ji Yunfei.” Having escaped Yin Qing’s “clutches,” Xie Yin straightened her clothes and shifted the focus to Ji Yunfei.

At this, Ji Yunfei felt that the introduction didn’t actually need to happen so quickly. But that was just a thought. Seeing Xie Yin introduce her, she suppressed her trembling heart, took the necklace box from her pocket, and presented it with both hands.

“Hello, Aunties! I am Ji Yunfei!”

“Since it’s our first meeting, this is a necklace I designed…”

“I hope you like it…” As she spoke, her voice grew softer, and her extended hands shook uncontrollably.

“Hahaha, Little A-Fei, I finally get to meet you!” The weight in her hands lightened, and Yin Qing’s laughter rang in her ears. Ji Yunfei looked up and met a pair of smiling brown eyes.

“Wow, did you design this yourself, Little A-Fei? It’s beautiful!”

“The design is very innovative. Thank you, we like it very much.” After looking at the gift, Xie Chu, who was beside Yin Qing, took off her sunglasses. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly; though her voice was cool, it clearly carried appreciation.

“Why are you putting on airs? I can tell from your eyes that you love it to death, yet you’re still acting so formal.” Looking at the person beside her, Yin Qing raised an eyebrow and gave the other’s waist a pinch.

Feeling the pain in her waist, an unnatural flicker crossed Xie Chu’s face. She covered her lips and leaned toward Yin Qing to whisper: “Sss… darling, give me some face while we’re out…”

“Ahem, Xiao Ji, we also brought things back for you two from Norway.” While speaking, Xie Chu took two boxes from her backpack and handed them to the pair.

“These are Viking Battle Bracelets. I hope they bring you both the courage to overcome all difficulties…” When she said this, Xie Chu’s tone deepened, clearly carrying a profound meaning.

“Thank you…” Ji Yunfei was overwhelmed by the favor. She hadn’t expected Xie Chu and Yin Qing to bring her a souvenir, so she carefully tucked the bracelet into her bag like a precious treasure.

“Alright, let’s not stand here like idiots—unless, Ma, you want to be hunted down and blocked by your fans…”

“Ah… A-Yin is right. Xiao Chu, let’s go.” Reminded by Xie Yin, images of being surrounded by fans flashed through Yin Qing’s mind. It was truly nothing to look forward to, so she grabbed Xie Chu’s arm and shook it coquettishly.

“Let me help you with the luggage!” Ji Yunfei was quick on the uptake. Seeing their many bags, she proactively stepped forward to take on the burden.

Seeing this, Xie Yin also stepped forward to share the load. Thus, the two of them walked ahead with the luggage to lead the way, while Yin Qing held Xie Chu’s arm and followed slowly behind.

“Hey, is that person over there Yin Qing…?”

“It really looks like her! Let’s go check!” Among the passersby in the airport, someone raised the question first, and soon more and more people joined in, slowly closing in on Yin Qing’s direction.

“……”

“Run!”

The journey was thrilling but safe. Once in the car, Xie Yin “speeded away,” quickly bringing the group back to the Xie family ancestral home.

As soon as the car stopped, the old mansion came into view. The wrought-iron gates were open, and the stone lions guarding the front looked majestic. Inside the gates, a brick path ran straight, with holly bushes neatly arranged on both sides.

The main villa was three stories tall, its cream-colored exterior walls covered in ivy, with exquisite and complex carvings on the windowsills and railings.

“Madam, Miss, welcome home.” A middle-aged female housekeeper in a proper suit came out early to greet them, taking the luggage from Ji Yunfei and Xie Yin.

“Auntie Ming, let me introduce you. This is my girlfriend, Ji Yunfei.”

Hearing Xie Yin’s words, Auntie Ming bowed slightly: “Hello, Miss Ji. You can call me Auntie Ming, just like the young lady does.”

“Hello, Auntie Ming…” Ji Yunfei nodded slightly, her tone still carrying a bit of restraint.

Stepping into the high-ceilinged foyer, everything—the crystal dome light, the patterned floor tiles, the circular wooden staircase—exuded luxury. The leather sofas in the living room were massive, the fireplace was built of white marble, and porcelain sculptures, oil paintings, and family photos decorated the surroundings.

“Little A-Fei, come sit down. Eat anything on the table, treat it like your own home.” Just after entering, Yin Qing shed her layers of “disguise,” revealing her world-class beauty. She winked at Ji Yunfei and led her to sit in the living room.

“Ma… you’re being a bit too enthusiastic… A-Fei will be uncomfortable.” Xie Yin followed slowly behind them and sat down as well, taking Ji Yunfei’s hand and holding it firmly.

“Little A-Yin, you really have the air of your mother from back then.” Seeing Xie Yin’s protective stance, Yin Qing raised an eyebrow, her tone playful.

“I won’t talk about you anymore. Little A-Fei, do you have anything you want to ask?”

Suddenly called upon, Ji Yunfei was startled. Her brain hadn’t even caught up when she blurted out: “Auntie Yin, you really look so young…”

“No!! I… I, I, I…” Realizing how stupid her words were, she hurriedly waved her hands, her voice stuttering and her face flushing crimson.

“Pfft—hahaha, people always say that, but let me tell you a secret…”

“I am already four thous—mmph mmph!” Before she could finish, Yin Qing’s mouth was completely covered by Xie Yin’s hand. Meeting Ji Yunfei’s confused gaze, Xie Yin maintained her composure and spoke with an awkward smile: “Don’t listen to my Ma’s nonsense. She’s 48 this year; that ‘Ageless Goddess’ stuff is all thanks to cosmetic procedures.”

“Cough cough cough, right, right, it’s all cosmetic procedures, hehe. All that ‘Ageless Goddess’ talk is just hype.” Having finally escaped Xie Yin’s “coercion,” Yin Qing realized what she had almost done. She rubbed her head and played along with Xie Yin.

Meanwhile, Ji Yunfei was still wallowing in regret over her stupid comment, so she naturally didn’t notice the abnormality between the two. After hearing their explanation, she nodded in realization and didn’t continue the topic.

For a while, the three of them sat silently on the sofa, out of topics and staring at each other. Just then, Xie Chu walked over and patted Xie Yin’s shoulder.

“Come upstairs with me. I have something to discuss with you.”

“Yes, Mother.” Xie Yin nodded and stood up. Before following Xie Chu upstairs, she looked at Ji Yunfei and Yin Qing. After a moment of thought, she said: “If A-Fei is interested, feel free to look around my room.”

With that, she turned around quickly as if escaping and headed upstairs.

Once Xie Yin’s figure completely disappeared, Yin Qing turned and winked at Ji Yunfei: “Since A-Yin said so, does Little A-Fei want to see what she looked like as a child?”

Xie Yin’s childhood appearance…? She was actually quite interested…

“Calling your Ma and me back so urgently isn’t just as simple as meeting a girlfriend, is it?” Inside the upstairs study, Xie Chu sat in the executive chair, arms crossed, raising an eyebrow at Xie Yin.

Xie Yin sighed lightly and sat opposite her: “I knew I couldn’t hide anything from you.”

“Did Amo not tell you?”

“She gave me the gist, but shouldn’t the person involved tell the details for them to be clear?”

To recount these things in front of Xie Chu made Xie Yin feel incredibly uneasy. She looked up and asked tentatively: “Do I really have to say it myself…?”

Xie Chu didn’t speak, but simply gave her a “what do you think” look. Helpless, Xie Yin had to honestly recount the entire sequence of events from beginning to end.

“……” After listening to Xie Yin’s account, Xie Chu fell silent. She took out her phone and dialed a number.

“Hello, Uncle Mo, it’s A-Chu.”

“There’s something I might need to trouble you with…”

“……”

“Okay, I understand…” Hanging up the phone, Xie Chu rubbed her brow and spoke slowly: “In a few days, come back to the clan with me.”

“We’ll go find your Uncle Mo for a solution.”

Uncle Mo… Uncle Mo was the High Priest of the clan, proficient in sorcery and medicine. Amo was his daughter…

“After you had… deep contact with Xiao Ji… has your heat period normalized?”

Not expecting Xie Chu to ask this suddenly, Xie Yin pursed her lips, her face burning: “Mm… so I think the frequency of the heat periods before was a side effect of the dream-walking… it might also be because I relied too much on medication before…”

“Mm, I think so too… As for the other issues, Uncle Mo will find a way after we return to the clan. If those relentless old baldies want to continue…”

“I won’t let them off.” At this point, Xie Chu bit her lower lip, her tone turning dark.

“However…” Xie Chu paused. “This time…” Halfway through her sentence, she shook her head again and let out a heavy sigh: “A-Yin, I hope this is the last time…”

“Must it be her…?”

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