Chapter 2190: Yun Miao 1

Yun Ya stood behind Zhuang Xiyue, wearing a moon-white cotton long dress, with her dark hair loosely tied at the back of her head. Her complexion was slightly pale, which made her exquisite and beautiful features even more prominent, adding a touch of mature womanly charm to her gentle and graceful demeanor, making it hard for anyone to look away.

Hearing this, she just pursed her lips and smiled, obedient and dignified.

Several women kept glancing back at her, eyeing her small delicate waist and flawless white skin, without a trace to suggest she had just given birth to two children.

Most women, after giving birth, find their bodies out of shape, pregnancy spots and stretch marks rampant, and to feed their children, they have to eat lavishly, watching helplessly as their bodies inflate like a balloon. Some even become haggard beyond recognition within a month from taking care of their children day and night without rest.

But then you look at her, and it’s like she just came back from a vacation, with a mix of girlish and mature womanly charm, pure and beautiful, truly envy-inducing.

Comparing oneself to others can really drive one mad.

“Alright, please take your seats,” Zhuang Xiyue said with a smile.

The guests tactfully returned to their seats. Yun Ya walked over to Yi Peilan and, smiling, said, “Thank you for earlier.”

Yi Peilan waved it off nonchalantly, “No need to thank me, I just couldn’t stand it….”

As she spoke, her eyes kept darting towards the child, and Yun Ya gestured for the servant holding the child to come closer, so Yi Peilan could get a closer look at the child.

Yi Peilan looked at one and then the other, at first glance they looked identical, but upon closer inspection, the differences became apparent. She looked up at Yun Ya, and pointing at the quieter child, said, “Your daughter’s eyes really resemble yours.”

Shangguan Qing and Su Xiang also leaned over, with Shangguan Qing exclaiming in wonder, “Yes, her eyes are carved from the same mold as yours. The resemblance is uncanny.”

Yun Ya smiled gently, lovingly gazing at her two daughters in the cradle, “That’s because you haven’t met their uncle yet. Their eyes resemble their uncle’s.”

“Is that the current President of Ji Group?” Shangguan Qing asked curiously, her eyes lighting up as she thought of something, expressing her admiration openly, “I saw Ji Group’s press conference before, and President Ji is so handsome, so handsome, so handsome… I feel like my blood is about to run dry.”

Yi Peilan scoffed, disdainfully pushing Shangguan Qing’s head away, “Enough already, don’t embarrass me here. Being handsome can’t feed you, and seeing this girl gets starry-eyed is so disappointing!”

“Out of the countless handsome men I’ve seen, only two are so outrageously handsome, capable of turning the world upside down. One is Young Master Yan, and the other is President Ji. But since Young Master Yan is married with kids, we can only pine for President Ji.”

Suddenly, Shangguan Qing looked at Yun Ya, filled with righteous indignation, saying, “Yun Ya, do you even realize how enviable you are? These two outrageously handsome men, one is your husband, and one is your brother. Ahhhh… you must have saved the Galaxy in your past life….”

Yun Ya had no awareness of the jealousy she incited among women worldwide, gently touching her daughter’s tender cheeks, her eyes flowing with the soft affection of a mother, making the three unmarried girls watch with bated breath.

Only such a serene and peerless beauty could stand beside those two men without being outshone.

Suddenly, Shangguan Qing leaned close to Yun Ya, whispering mysteriously, “As the children’s uncle, President Ji will surely come today, right?”

Yun Ya looked at the young girl’s sparkling eyes and raised her eyebrows, smiling, “He should be coming.”

Shangguan Qing exclaimed excitedly, “Great, I’ll be able to appreciate President Ji’s peerless beauty up close, just thinking about it makes me so excited….”

Yi Peilan rolled her eyes, grabbing Shangguan Qing by the back of her collar and dragging her away.

Su Xiang smiled apologetically at Yun Ya and went after the departing two.

Yun Ya, thinking of Miaomiao surrounded by a group of infatuated girls, couldn’t help but shake her head and chuckle. Miaomiao is so stoic, who knows how angry he must be, just thinking about it is amusing.

At the table, when others were drinking tea and chatting, Shangguan Qing secretly pulled Yi Peilan away.

“Where’s Xiang Er?”

Yi Peilan replied impatiently, “Visiting her aunt, why did you drag me out?”

“We’re going to the men’s section, just to sneak a peek at President Ji, I promise to come back after just one glance.”

“Do you have any dignity? It’s just a man, what’s there to see?” Yi Peilan said dismissively.

Shangguan Qing swayed her arm, pleading, “Just one look, please, just one look….”

Looking at her pitiable appearance, Yi Peilan relented, “Go quickly and come back, getting caught would be embarrassing.”

Shangguan Qing beamed, “I knew Sister Yi is the best.”

Yi Peilan impatiently followed her, weaving through the elegantly decorated corridors. It must be said, the ancient residence of the Yan Family is authentically antique, with beautiful scenery, just admiring the view made the trip worthwhile.

“Please, this way Mr. Ji….” The respectful voice of a servant came from the archway ahead.

“President Ji?” Shangguan Qing looked thrilled and was about to rush forward when Yi Peilan quickly pulled her behind the flower bushes.

“Mmm mmm mmm.” Shangguan Qing struggled, and Yi Peilan covered her mouth, whispering in her ear, “Don’t go and make a fool of yourself. You said you’d just take a look and leave.”

Shangguan Qing nodded hurriedly, and Yi Peilan gave her a suspicious glance, “Don’t try any tricks.”

Shangguan Qing raised her hand to the sky.

Yi Peilan slowly let go of her hand.

At that moment, a servant leading the way walked in past the archway, followed by a tall and elegant figure coming into view.

The man was wearing retro-style upper clothes with a Mandarin collar and toggle buttons, silver-gray linen trousers, a smoke-gray woolen coat, and white sneakers. The coat reached his knees, further accentuating his slender and upright figure, like a proud and towering cypress.

Every male guest who came today was dressed in suits, ties, and glamorous dresses, yet this man, in his simplest casual outfit, seemed to stroll about enjoying the flowers, not looking out of place, blending harmoniously with the traditional rockery and flowing water. His steps were leisurely and graceful with an innate noble elegance, naturally exuding charm.

It was merely a blurred silhouette, yet so mesmerizing.

The two peeping girls had their hearts fluttering like disoriented deer, Shangguan Qing was blushing and breathless, while Yi Peilan tried to hide it but her innate arrogance prevented her from admitting it.

The early spring breeze carried the alluring scent of peach blossoms, and as the man’s footsteps approached, his face gradually came into full view.

Both girls simultaneously gasped, as if something had struck them heavily in their hearts, collapsing it into emptiness, letting in chilled air, yet a secret joy quietly arose…

Everything between heaven and earth instantaneously turned into his backdrop, as if he had walked out of a painting.

Handsome, charming, noble, and calm, his qualities like warm jade, as bright as the moon.

Just one glance, and one couldn’t help but fall hopelessly.

“Mr. Ji, the young mistress had instructed before that if you don’t enjoy the banquet socializing, you can stroll around the courtyard; she’ll come to see you soon.”

“No need, isn’t my brother-in-law at the banquet? He certainly won’t neglect me, his big brother-in-law.” Saying this, he laughed on his own.

Ahhh, the smile is just too captivating, and the voice is so pleasant—Shangguan Qing’s inner deer was roaring.

Even after the two left, Shangguan Qing still foolishly gazed at the back: “One glimpse of President Ji will ruin a lifetime.”

This phrase is the conclusion of internet users, indeed very fitting.

Yi Peilan withdrew her gaze, with a thoughtful look.

“Yi, sister, isn’t President Ji particularly handsome? Yi, sister…?” Seeing Yi Peilan in a daze, Shangguan Qing waved her hand in front of her, calling her several times before Yi Peilan came back to her senses.

With an unnatural cough, Yi Peilan coldly said, “Just so-so.”

After speaking, she elegantly turned and walked away.

Shangguan Qing quickly caught up with her, chattering like a little sparrow, “Yun Ya was right, the little girl’s eyes are indeed very much like her uncle’s, they say nieces are like their uncles, it’s true.”

“President Ji is now the youngest CEO in Country Hua, and don’t be fooled by his young age, he’s quite skilled. I heard when he first took over the company, many veterans weren’t convinced by him, secretly trying to trip him up and make him a laughing stock, yet President Ji smoothly resolved all of it, and those veterans have behaved ever since.”

“Famous people and fat pigs face danger; many who are jealous of President Ji dug up old videos of him participating in programs as a child, mocking him as deaf and dumb, mentally challenged. Ugh! President Ji was smart from a young age, clearly people are just jealous, saying he didn’t go to school, had no culture blah blah blah, then someone quickly showed photos of President Ji at Columbia University—face-slapping at its finest. Though he’s not as astonishing as his sister, among peers, he’s outstanding, and I heard he majored in mathematics and even won a big prize in a math competition. Those who study mathematics are like gods to me…”

Yi Peilan, though looking impatient, secretly had her ears pricked up, memorizing all Shangguan Qing’s words to heart.

“I wonder what kind of girl President Ji likes. I wish I had the chance to get close to President Ji…” With her eyes darting around, Shangguan Qing immediately jumped up.

“My dad’s company is seeking partners. I heard my brother mention that they might cooperate with Ji’s, and then I’ll intern at my dad’s company, I’ll definitely have the chance to meet my ‘male god.'”

Yi Peilan bit her lip, glanced at her, and said sarcastically, “You? Give it a rest.”

Shangguan Qing made a funny face at her, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way. I will definitely succeed.”

Yi Peilan hesitated, restraining what she wanted to say, and watched Shangguan Qing’s bouncing back as she ran away, angrily kicking a pebble by her foot.

“What’s so great? Just two eyes, a nose, and a mouth. It’s easier to find frogs with four legs than men with two legs, I’m not interested.”

But why does my heart hurt so much, oh gosh…