007, he's back and competing with my son for position?
"I'm telling you now, aren't I? His flight tomorrow will arrive in C City by the day after tomorrow afternoon."
Even if it's only once a year, Zǐyī can still tell that this slightly low and deep male voice belongs to her father-in-law, Qiū Shìjūn.
Of course, another sharp and piercing female voice was her mother-in-law, Li Muhua.
“……You're going too far! I've said it before, absolutely not allowed him to come back, and you actually——are you telling me now? You're just informing me, without giving me any mental preparation at all. He's been in the UK for over twenty years, why is he coming back?! Is our family not giving him enough money or treating him unfairly? Is he coming back to compete with my son for status?!”
Zi Yin's feet unconsciously stopped in their tracks, naturally not daring to take another step forward.
It seems like there is smoke and dust inside now.
Actually 5 years ago, when she just married into the Qiao family, she knew that her father-in-law and mother-in-law's relationship was not as harmonious as what outsiders said. They would often quarrel over small things, and only when Qiao Jinglian was at home would they restrain themselves a bit.
Qiao Jinglian is arrogant and overbearing, with all the shortcomings that a spoiled young master would have, seemingly concentrated in him, also somewhat influenced by his family.
But the "he" they just mentioned doesn't seem to be himself, does it?
Zi Yun furrowed his brow.
"What's always on your mind? As soon as you come back, it's always about competing with Jinglian for something! The things you treasure so much, others may not even care about! And your son is out there having a good time every day, not taking care of company business at all. Do you know that several projects in Qiao Corporation have been suspended halfway? How much loss is that? I don't dare say anything else, but in terms of work, he's absolutely more reliable than Jinglian!"
"You... Qiao Shiyun, isn't Jinglian your son? Tell me honestly, will he replace Jinglian's position as soon as he returns?"
"He won't take Jinglian's place, but he will take mine."
"...... What did you just say? Qiao Shiyun, have you taken the wrong medicine or something? You want him to bully Jinglian? Are you crazy?"
Zi Yin didn't know who the "he" in their conversation was, but from just a few sentences, she could roughly guess that this person about to appear had a great influence on her "husband" Qiao Jinglian, otherwise Li Muhua wouldn't be so tense.
It doesn't matter who it is, anyway, they don't have much of a relationship with her.
She pursed her lips again and thought that although she had returned, it might not be a good idea to go in now.
But everyone is already standing at the door, if they don't go in, where can they go?
"...... Zi Yun?" Just as she was hesitating, Qiao Shi Yun suddenly discovered her standing at the door pulling a suitcase, "You're back? Why don't you come in?"
"Dad."
In the Qiao family, Qiao Shiyun is considered one of the best to her. If it weren't for Qiao Shiyun's persistence back then, she probably wouldn't have been able to marry into the Qiao family smoothly.
"I just sent Achang to pick you up, didn't expect you to arrive so soon, hurry in, was the journey particularly tiring?" Qiao Shiyun seemed to genuinely like this daughter-in-law and even condescended to help Zi Yun carry her luggage.
Zi Yun just opened her mouth to say something when Li Muhua, who had never gotten along with her, saw her return and suddenly vented all his anger on her.
"Wow, Qiao Shiyun, you've really outdone yourself this time, giving me two huge surprises in a row, how thoughtful of you!"
Our dear brother is about to make an appearance, be prepared!