Chapter 1059 - 628: Courting Favor with the Future Father-in-law? Blessings and Misfortunes in an Instant (Fourth Update)

Chapter 1059: Chapter 628: Courting Favor with the Future Father-in-law? Blessings and Misfortunes in an Instant (Fourth Update)

Qi Zeyan originally wanted to please Ruan Mengxi’s parents, so he naturally wouldn’t miss the opportunity to spend time with them.

"Then I won’t be shy. Xiaoqi, sit down, have some tea and snacks," Ruan’s mom said, pulling Ruan Mengxi outside.

Along the way, she kept praising Qi Zeyan, saying this boss is really good.

"He takes care of you even when you’re on leave, and he looked after you before too. He’s way more handsome than those on TV."

The Ruan parents had a great impression of Qi Zeyan, thanks to Ruan Mengxi’s relentless praise in front of them in the past.

Saying he blocked drinks for her and gave her a raise.

Back then, she liked Qi Zeyan and had to pave the way for their future, so she praised him intensely.

So Qi Zeyan’s status in her parents’ hearts was different from the start.

But at this moment, she was scared out of her wits, hoping there wouldn’t be any issues between him and her dad.

The whole way, she felt anxious and uneasy.

"...Xixi? Xixi!"

"Huh? Mom."

"I’m talking to you, why are you daydreaming?"

"I just suddenly thought about work."

"I’m asking you, how is that young man you met today? Is he okay?" Ruan’s mom asked about the blind date, then turned to Qi Zeyan, "Your boss, he’s young too, has he got a partner?"

"No."

"With such good conditions and a good family background, he surely must be picky. In such a big business family, there’s bound to be scheming, we’re just ordinary people, it’s enough to maintain a good relationship with this kind of boss, don’t offend him."

Ruan Mengxi nodded in agreement.

"I find him nice, not pretentious at all, you should cherish having such a boss."

Ruan Mengxi smirked sheepishly, it’s all just an act.

"I’ve followed his news before, him and some guy from the Jiang Family, aren’t they all men? What’s their relationship?"

Ruan Mengxi was amused, "Mom, since when did you become so gossipy?"

"It’s often in entertainment news, I just casually asked, it’s his personal choice, I wouldn’t discriminate against him," Ruan’s mom laughed.

"No, those are all fake, he and Fourth Master have no relationship, they’re just good friends, those are all fabricated by reporters."

"It sounded so convincing in the reports..."

Ruan Mengxi coughed lightly, you haven’t seen how flamboyant he was when bullying your daughter before, how could he possibly like men.

**

At this moment in the apartment, there were only Qi Zeyan and Ruan Daqiang.

The Northern heater was too hot, Ruan Daqiang, after a long car drive, felt overheated, removed his jacket and sweater, slightly rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong arms.

Qi Zeyan quietly observed him, honestly, one of his arms was twice as thick as his!

If he slapped him, it would be either death or injury.

"Xiaoqi, have some tea," Ruan Daqiang quietly studied him, Qi Zeyan indeed was Ruan Mengxi’s boss, there’s no doubt about that, "I have to thank you for taking care of my daughter."

"Uncle, you’re too kind."

"Don’t just sit there, drink some tea, eat something, make yourself at home."

Qi Zeyan gave a sheepish grin, I’ve been living here for quite a while, it’s pretty much like home.

"Our Xixi can be somewhat careless sometimes, she might not be thorough, I hope you look after and forgive her," Ruan Daqiang was straightforward, even though he’s the boss, he didn’t doubt too much.

After all, where is there a private meeting with someone dressed in a small suit, wearing little leather shoes, and hair slicked back.

This isn’t a romantic date, it’s business negotiation.

"She’s alright, very serious at work."

"You’ve exaggerated, I know my daughter," Ruan Daqiang said modestly, but inside, he was pleased with the boss’s praise.

"Uncle, you have quite a physique... Have you trained?" Qi Zeyan probed.

"I practiced martial arts before, my body’s a bit out of shape now, can’t compare," Ruan Daqiang laughed, "Gained weight after getting married, can’t compare to before."

"It’s noticeable, you’re quite trained."

"Not bad," Ruan Daqiang said humbly.

...

After Ruan Mengxi and her mom returned, Qi Zeyan and Ruan Daqiang talked quite well.

One treated the other as the daughter’s boss and was very polite and complimentary; the other treated the other as a future father-in-law, humble and respectful.

Both were eager to please, naturally, they got along very well.

Ruan Daqiang even took out the good wine he brought to entertain him, while Ruan Mengxi and her mom were busy in the kitchen, the two were already drinking with a few dishes suitable for the wine.

Ruan Mengxi never expected things would develop to this point.

She kept an eye on everything outside until her phone vibrated, Tang Wan called, finally bringing her back to reality, "Hi, Wanwan?"

"When are you and Mom and Dad coming over for dinner?"

"Oh my, my memory, I almost forgot. We planned to visit Wanwan, hold on, the phone for me, I’ll talk to her..." Ruan’s mom quickly wiped her wet hands and took the phone to explain the situation to Tang Wan.

"...Xixi’s boss is here, we’ll come by tomorrow."

"Xixi’s boss?" Tang Wan frowned, what’s going on?

"It’s that President Qi, you know him, he’s young and already managing such a big company, truly promising," Ruan’s mom smiled and gave Qi Zeyan another compliment.

"No worries, whenever you and Uncle come, just let me know in advance, I’ll have Fifth Brother pick you up."

"No need to pick us up, why are you being so polite with me."

...

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Jinsang stood by and asked: "Zeyan is there?"

"Yeah—" Tang Wan was amused, "Uncle and Auntie took him as Xixi’s boss, happening to treat him with good food and drinks."

What’s the situation with these two?

Jiang Jinsang rubbed his fingers.

If he’s taken as the boss, of course he has to be entertained well.

But now, with such enthusiasm, if the identity gets revealed later, then what he might face could be...

Not just one "beating" anymore.

**

Jiang Jinsang’s worry was exactly what Ruan Mengxi feared, she couldn’t figure out how things had headed in such a bizarre direction.

Qi Zeyan dared not get too drunk for fear of making a fool of himself, still had to properly accompany the future father-in-law, even when he went out for engagements, he hadn’t been this accommodating.

Every speech began and ended with humble Xiaoqi.

Ruan Mengxi watched from the side, wanting to laugh but having to hold it in.

After the meal, Qi Zeyan didn’t stay long, Ruan Daqiang felt a connection with him and even personally walked him downstairs, Xiaozhu had long received the call and was waiting downstairs.

He didn’t recognize Ruan Daqiang, hearing it was Ruan Mengxi’s father, he was taken aback.

The boss is this strong? Got along with the future father-in-law so fast?

Tang Wan later asked Ruan Mengxi how the dinner went, receiving the reply:

"He almost became bros with my dad."

"When he left, Dad personally saw him out."

"Not only did he eat and drink at our place, he left with a bunch of specialties, Dad noticed his fondness for spicy cabbage and even gave him the two jars of spicy cabbage he made for me."

"Haha..." Tang Wan couldn’t help it, directly bursting into laughter, "How did you two become like this, does Uncle know about your relationship with him?"

"My dad thinks he’s just my boss, you wouldn’t believe the effort he puts into trying to please him."

"Understandable," Tang Wan still couldn’t close her mouth from laughing.

This possibly might turn into an in-law relationship in the future, their first meeting was completely different from a typical in-law meeting, how come it’s reversed?

Qi Zeyan also couldn’t anticipate the Ruan family’s enthusiasm, what could he do, with such warmth from father-in-law and mother-in-law, he could only accept it.

He even boasted in the group chat, saying the first meeting with the father-in-law, he got treated well.

Jiang Chengsi: [Oh wow, Qiqi, are you really that likable to the father-in-law?]

Jiang Xiaowu: [Be careful, don’t let things turn sour after peaking in happiness.]

Jiang Yanting: [It’s a good start, keep it up.]

...

Until Huo Qinqi suddenly popped up with: [When did you start dating? Without a girlfriend, where’s your father-in-law coming from?]

Qi Zeyan wished he could crawl through the internet to hit him: [You’re just jealous of me, being so good at pleasing the father-in-law. Take a look, which of you is luckier than me?]

[I’m so lovable, who wouldn’t like me?]

[You can sulk and be envious—]

Qi Zeyan amusedly wriggled, his tail almost wagging to the sky.

**

And fortunes and misfortunes often happen in an instant, soon the matter between him and Ruan Mengxi was exposed...

The major news media picked up, truth covered reports, involving many people including Yun Hezhi, the blind date man, and even Jiang Chengsi got dragged in.

Ruan Daqiang originally kept praising Qi Zeyan, calling him a good boss, a good young man, urging Ruan Mengxi to work hard.

With the relationship exposed, it almost made him faint from anger, wishing he could split him in half bare-handed!

Little rascal, you’re quite the pretender!