Chapter 3427 - 3419: Husband and Wife’s Night Talk
Chapter 3427: Chapter 3419: Husband and Wife’s Night Talk
Lu Xingchuan patted Lin Yi’s leg, didn’t say anything else, and took a sip from his wine glass.
"Old man, are you going to the meeting tomorrow?"
"Even for a brief meeting, it’s good to take a look."
"It’s being held at the compound?"
Liang Xianghe nodded, "It’s in the back complex building. When you come tomorrow, bring the kids so they can watch them, and we can attend the meeting."
"Got it."
A little past seven in the evening, three women brought Little Nuonuo back.
The dinner was reaching its end, to avoid disturbing Liang Xianghe’s rest.
After leaving the Lu family, Lin Yi drove the mother and daughter to the hotel.
"I was so nervous; while taking Nuonuo out to play, my heart was pounding, so tense the entire time."
"It was my first time meeting Aunt Zhang too; there were never so many people before," Lin Yi said:
"It was just me and the old couple; most of the time, I had to cook."
"If you say that, it shows I have quite the pull."
"More than just pull; Uncle Lu and Aunt Zhang both came. I never had that kind of treatment."
Lin Yi drove, watching Little Nuonuo eat a cheese stick, "The old man has already paved her way. The rest is up to her."
"Paved the way?"
"You know what Uncle Lu does; I don’t need to say more. Aunt Zhang leads the international trade sector, both came today, that’s what it implies."
"So Elder Lu paved a business path for her."
"Exactly, the political path is not suited for her."
"Not necessarily, what if Nuonuo has a talent in that area," Ji Qingyan defended for Nuonuo.
"You’re good at languages, there’s a word you must have heard, glass."
"Glass?"
"What’s its plural?"
"Glasses, drinking glasses."
"But my middle school teacher explained another meaning of this word."
"What?"
"An invisible barrier, or rather, a glass ceiling impeding women’s development," Lin Yi said:
"If she takes this path, it will be tougher, and she’ll also see a ceiling. Business might offer more freedom in the long run."
After listening to Lin Yi, Ji Qingyan nodded seriously.
She understood Lin Yi’s viewpoint well.
For Lin Yi, Liang Ruoxu was a precedent.
Even though she was still in a functional department, she had been sidelined, her ceiling was seen, it was impossible for the Liang family to progress further through her.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t pin their hopes on Little Chengcheng.
Plus, they are urging her to have a second child.
"If she ventures into business, Chengcheng would have to go the political path, right?"
"That’s a beautiful thought."
"Beautiful thought."
"Treading on thin ice is a more apt description," Lin Yi said:
"Without exceptional abilities, you can’t reach high places. Whether he’s cut out for it, that’s unknown, but with Lingyun Group and Chaoyang Group in her hands, she’ll have it easier. Moreover, Old Qi will assist her, so her bottom line wouldn’t be too low."
"Talking about this now seems a bit distant; the one most worth discussing is you."
"Me?"
"With your achievements now, reaching a high position seems very likely, right?"
In Ji Qingyan’s eyes, Lin Yi was a top performer in various domains.
No matter which path he chose, it wouldn’t be mediocre.
"I can’t, my ceiling is sealed."
"Huh?"
Ji Qingyan looked at Lin Yi, astonished, "You are certainly flamboyant, but that’s because of your unique position. If you were truly at Uncle Lu’s level, you’d undoubtedly handle things deftly. How is your ceiling sealed?"
Lin Yi chuckled, "Ancestral background isn’t great."
"Huh? Ancestral background?"
"Her grandfather was the head of a gang; according to the old man, her great-grandfather also seemed to be a gang leader. There’s not a single decent person in the family, so when you reach high positions, who’d dare to use you?"
Ji Qingyan laughed, leaning back and forth, "Seems I’ve entered a den of rogues, good thing you’re reformed; otherwise, who knows what you would’ve been up to."
"Might still be selling houses at Chaoyang Group, never have the chance to marry someone like you, a rich and beautiful lady."
"Glad you know, Comrade Lin is quite aware," Ji Qingyan said with a smile:
"Though, because of your background, it might affect Chengcheng."
"No worries, my identity is hidden."
"Hidden?"
"Besides those around me, few know I’m his father."
"Huh? You can even do that?"
"The logic of this circle is more complex than the business circle."
"Without top-notch skills, you really can’t navigate this circle."
"That’s why I sometimes think, when Nuonuo grows up, even if she doesn’t take over the family business, just finding someone she loves, who also loves her, and living a stable life together, would be nice."
Ji Qingyan turned slightly, looking at Lin Yi, her gaze deep.
"Why are you suddenly looking at me like that?"
"Feels like our Director Lin is truly getting old."
"Why do you say that?"
"Back in your youthful days, galloping in splendor and seeing all the flowers of Chang’an in a day, you’d never have said something so plain," Ji Qingyan laughed, "I remember when I was in junior high, my dad would come home from socializing over drinks, complaining to my mom about retiring at fifty, then sipping tea and walking dogs. You’re in that phase now."
Lin Yi laughed.
His father-in-law had more leisure, watching female streamers when he had free time, much more relaxed than himself.
Soon, they returned to the hotel.
Little Nuonuo began feeling a bit drowsy, Lin Yi went to freshen up, while Ji Qingyan put her to sleep.
Early the next morning, Ji Qingyan got up early, prepared Lin Yi’s clothes.
When Lin Yi opened his eyes, he saw Ji Qingyan’s face right in front of him, giving him a real startle.
"What are you doing?"
"Quick, hurry, I’ve gotten your clothes ready, change into them quickly."
Lin Yi glanced aside and found his military uniform.
"Can’t wear this here," Lin Yi said getting up:
"This hotel costs several thousand a night; wearing this would lead to trouble."
"True, change in the car later."
"Let’s do it at the old man’s place."
"Okay," Ji Qingyan said with a cheerful smile:
"I must take more pictures later."
"I knew it’s for satisfying your selfish desires."
"Mainly because I rarely see you in this, a rare chance."
"No problem."
With business to attend, Lin Yi didn’t return to sleep; he went to the bathroom to freshen up, while Ji Qingyan dressed Little Nuonuo.
After a simple breakfast at the hotel, they headed to Liang Xianghe’s place.
"Come, come, come, Nuonuo, let me hold you."
Song Yuzhen held Little Nuonuo in her arms, "When they attend the meeting, you and the kid should stay here, don’t leave."
"I worry about disturbing you," Ji Qingyan said, feeling shy.
"You’re really thin-skinned." Song Yuzhen laughed:
"Learn from your husband; he never hesitates when he’s here."
"I did bring fruit."
"Get lost; who’d eat your lousy apples," Liang Xianghe scolded jokingly.