Chapter 928: So-called Family (2)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Qi Feng’s expression was still as he calmly turned to Qi Qiming to give his suggestion.
“I just talked to the butler. He’s picked him up although he doesn’t want to come home.” Qi Qiming’s face sank. The light that was gathered in his eyes was evidently unhappy.
Qi Feng smiled indifferently and his raspy voice voiced out, “That’s not just because of you. He’s probably against me too.”
“Ah Feng, don’t think too much. Qi Lei’s been like this since he was young. He’s unruly and has been spoiled by your mother,” Qi Qiming said as he subconsciously glanced at Qi Lei’s legs that could not move. Pity appeared in his eyes. “All these years, you and Weiwei have suffered. Since you’re back, just stay. When you’ve recuperated, I’ll arrange for you to join the company.”
A cold smile flashed at the corner of Qi Feng’s lips as he looked down gloomily at his legs that he could no longer feel. His raspy voice contained a hint of bitterness as he responded, “Do you think it’s suitable for me to show up the way I am right now? I don’t care about those things. Just leave them to Qi Lei.”
Qi Qiming’s heart could not help but ache at this sight. He advised softly, “Things have already turned out this way, so don’t mope. No matter what it is, you’re still young, and there’s still a long way ahead. You can’t keep being dispirited like this. Besides, you haven’t disappointed us all in your time abroad these past few years, have you? Qi Kai is the Qi family’s hard work, and I just don’t feel good handing it over to Qi Lei. He’s only suitable for a.s.sisting you. Ah Feng, I’ve always had high hopes of you. You can’t let me down.”
“Father, I understand, but you should understand that even if you want to hand the company to me, don’t forget that Qi Kai’s not entirely the Qi family’s property. Besides, I haven’t been taking over company matters these past few years, so how can I convince everyone? Furthermore, with how I look like this, it might affect the company negatively.” Qi Feng’s tone was a little desolate.
“Don’t worry about that. As long as you have the courage and pick yourself back up, I can help you settle all of that. I’ve worked hard these few years, so the entire Qi Kai is now within my control. Don’t worry about them being convinced or not. Otherwise, they can just get another job.”
Qi Qiming’s voice was colored with ruthlessness while his eyes flashed with a sharp light.
“Father, can you stop using such dirty tricks to solve problems? The Qi family’s business has long been clean. You should be careful about your choice of words. No matter what, Qi Kai’s still a fairly influential company. If someone wanted to, they could use these things to spread rumors. Then, we’d be the only ones on the losing end,” Qi Feng said plainly with a tranquil expression.
Although his words did not seem very pleasant, it was what Qi Qiming wanted to hear.
This son of his did not disappoint him after all. He worked carefully and strategized well, so he was not worried. He felt that between these two sons of his, Qi Feng was more like him while Qi Lei only let him down time and time again.
“If only Xiao Lei was half of you, I’d be content. When he gets back, you and Lingsha should advise him. He doesn’t like me, but he probably won’t treat you the same.”
“Won’t treat us the same?” Qi Feng muttered softly, then laughed. He was about to say something when Gu Lingsha’s voice rang out.
“Isn’t Qi Lei back yet? It’s almost 8 p.m., and the dishes are almost done.”
She ordered the servants to bring the dishes to the dining table as she looked towards Qi Qiming and Qi Feng in the living room.
The two men calmed down rather quickly after she interrupted them. Qi Qiming responded softly, “He should be back soon. I’ve just called the butler. He says they’re still on the way. Where’s Weiwei?”
“I’ve told Mary to help her change since she was sweating from playing earlier.”
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“Second Master, you’re back!”
Gu Lingsha had just finished when the servant suddenly greeted someone outside. The few of them were startled and they subconsciously looked towards the door.
Indeed, they saw Qi Lei walking over indifferently as the butler and two bodyguards in black followed suit.
“Qi Lei, you’re back!”
Gu Lingsha was the first to react. Her face was filled with joy as she quickly went up to him. “You’ve just come back in time for dinner. Quickly go wash your hands and let’s eat. Uncle Qi, Ah Feng, come over too. I’ll go upstairs to see Weiwei.”
Gu Lingsha took the wet towel from the tray that the servant held and pa.s.sed it to Qi Lei.
However, Qi Lei did not take it. He only looked up indifferently at her, then reached out to stop her. Without saying anything, he turned to look at Qi Qiming who sat on the sofa. Then, he turned and his gaze paused on Qi Feng.
Qi Feng’s eyes squinted slightly as well while he fixed his gaze on Qi Lei. No one said anything first. Meanwhile, Gu Lingsha, who Qi Lei had pushed aside, looked even more upset. She glanced at Qi Lei sadly, her azure eyes dim.
“What do you want? I already told you the day I left that I don’t plan on returning to this place. Whatever happens to me has nothing to do with you all anymore. Didn’t they tell you? Do you have to bring me back with such fanfare?”
Qi Lei finally locked his eyes on Qi Qiming, his handsome face colored with cruelty, yet his voice that was filled with a smile exuded evil energy. As always, it gave off a frivolous overtone.
Before Qi Lei could even finish, Qi Qiming was already infuriated!
“What is this att.i.tude?! Lingsha and your brother were considerate about you being tired after working out of town, so they prepared dinner for you, wanting to reminisce the old times as a family, but look at this att.i.tude of yours! Qi Lei, don’t think that you’re beyond my reach!”
Qi Lei immediately shrunk away and turned to subconsciously look at the butler and bodyguards behind him, yet the devillish smile on his face grew wider. He then shrugged. “Yes, of course, I’m never beyond your reach. I almost forgot that you’ve got excellent tricks up your sleeves! What? If I didn’t come tonight, were you planning on getting them to tie me up and bring me over or just cripple me?”
“Alright, Qi Lei, stop now. Uncle Qi didn’t mean that. He just feels like you haven’t been home in a long time, and your brother’s just returned, so you haven’t seen him yet. Isn’t it good for a family to sit down for a meal together? Why do things have to end up like this?”