The first thing Jiang Qi did after entering the house was to put down the slightly heavy box. He didn’t know what was inside, and it was even a little heavy.
“Here, drink some water first or would you prefer tea or coffee instead?” Mother Jiang poured a cup of water for Ke Yan first, then asked again, afraid that Ke Yan didn’t like to drink water.
“Aunty, no need to be so courteous with me. Jiang Qi and I have a good relationship, so naturally, I’m close to you too.”
“Okay, okay.” Mother Jiang smiled. Ke Yan, this kid, really knew how to be so loveable.
“Oh right, Aunty, I brought you and Uncle some presents.”
“Why are you spending so much?” Mother Jiang blamed Ke Yan with her words, but her face was still carrying a smile.
“How is this spending too much? This is just a little of my kind regards.”
“Okay, since it’s like this, then I’ll accept it.” Mother Jiang wasn’t someone who was too embarra.s.sed to accept gifts. Since others had already brought the gifts over, then she would not ask others to take it back.
Mother Jiang looked at Ke Yan bringing in more than ten bags of things, wondering if it was tea leaves or maybe a scarf or something.
Casually taking up the bag that was closest to her, she thought that it would be quite light, but it was unexpectedly quite heavy. She wasn’t able to carry it up for a while.
Trying again, she expanded even more effort and placed the item onto the table. “What is this? Why is it so heavy?” Mother Jiang said as she opened up the bag.
“Jiang Qi said that you like these, so I bought them. I hope you like it.”
Mother Jiang used her strength to open the packaging, suspicious about what was inside that still needed the bubble wrap protection. Opening it, it was a set of matching plates.
“How exquisite.” Mother Jiang looked at the plates, it was so pretty. However, “Why did you think that I’ll like these?” Mother Jiang looked at Jiang Qi who was watching tv beside Ke Yan.
“When other people sent gifts last time, didn’t you say that it was better if they sent kitchen utensils?” Jiang Qi, who was finally noticed by Mother Jiang, said.
“When other people send me tea leaves, of course I wouldn’t like it, only your dad likes it, so I said that I’d rather they send me kitchen utensils. However, the set of plates Ke Yan gave is so beautiful.” This son of hers really didn’t understand her.
“I’m relieved if Aunty likes it.” Ke Yan smiled lightly.
“Like it. It looks really nice.”
Mother Jiang could not help but be curious, so she took another bag to see. After opening the bag, she saw an exquisite looking packaging. On the box was printed a logo which Mother Jiang recognised. She had always wanted to buy this brand of scarf, but it was too expensive. Mother Jiang was reluctant to spend so much, so today, when someone gave it to her, she was, of course, very delighted.
However, “Isn’t this too expensive?” Mother Jiang was a little embarra.s.sed to let someone else spend so much money.
“Of course not, as long as you like it, no matter the price, it is all worth it. Furthermore, I’ve already called you ‘Aunty’, how can this be too lavish? This is just part of my well intentions.”
Jiang Qi, who was listening on the side, couldn’t resist looking at Ke Yan. He was speaking a lot of words of favour today.
Mother Jiang felt that Ke Yan’s taste was very good. Just by seeing these two items, she was already this happy, and Ke Yan had bought so many things.
“Mom, quickly come and see, I think the fish is a little burnt.” Yun Hui, who was Jiang Qi’s eldest sister-in-law, called, while coming out from the kitchen wearing an ap.r.o.n.
“Coming, then I’ll go and cook first.” Mother Jiang said to Ke Yan.
“Okay, Aunty, just do what you need to. The dishes you cook are really delicious.”
Hearing Ke Yan’s words, Mother Jiang could not conceal her grin.
She went to the kitchen to see the ingredients. It was still sufficient, so she decided to make a few of her best dishes.
Mother Jiang went to the kitchen. Jiang Qi leaned towards Ke Yan, and said softly, “I never expected that you’ll be such a good talker.”
“I must, of course, treat my mother-in-law well.”
As they both conversed, they didn’t notice Jiang Lu taking a picture of them sitting closely while talking.
Then, she didn’t have the courage to go speak to her President and her brother, so she went to her room. Back at her room, she immediately sent the photo to Xiao An.
Jiang Qi and Ke Yan were watching tv in the living room, listening to Mother Jiang and Yun Hui cooking in the kitchen.
Suddenly, a sound came from the front door. Both of them looked over at the same time. Father Jiang was home.
“Uncle.” Ke Yan saw that Father Jiang was back and quickly stood up.
“You are Ke Yan?”
“Yes.”
“Looks very handsome, much more than Jiang Qi.”
Jiang Qi silently sent Father Jiang a look.
“Come, take a seat.” Father Jiang gestured to Ke Yan to sit.
“Uncle, I heard that you like playing chess, so I have a gift for you.”
“Oh? What gift?” Father Jiang was excited.
Ke Yan took the box, that Jiang Qi placed aside, and opened it. It was a chessboard and chess piece.
Jiang Qi looked at it and felt that Ke Yan was really attentive. His old dad should really like it.
Just as expected, Father Jiang saw and smiled. “Didn’t expect that you’d send me a chess board. Hadn’t seen someone sending that before. But Ke Yan, do you know how to play chess? Come play a little with me.”
“I do. I just learnt it, hopefully Uncle can teach me a few tricks.”
“Okay, then let’s play now.” Father Jiang was happy that Ke Yan, this youngster, was someone who liked chess. The kids in his house all dislike playing chess.
Ke Yan and Father Jiang started playing. Jiang Qi watched tv alone. It seemed like everyone had forgotten about him. However, Jiang Qi smiled. It’s fine if his family could like Ke Yan, and after knowing about their relationship, it would be great if his family could continue treating Ke Yan this well.