Grandpa Yan remained unaffected, his expression natural. He chuckled coldly and said, " Old Zhao, you really have amnesia. I remember saying before that if my son and daughter-in-law gave birth to a daughter, perhaps we could consider a marriage alliance with your family, but we couldn't go against the wishes of our grandchildren."
Old Man Zhao snorted, "Your wife made a promise to the Zhao Family back then, which is different from what you said."
When Old Master Yan wife said, he thought, "Why didn't I remember this?" Besides, his deceased wife would never agree to such trivial matters.
He's old, but not stupid. Anyone trying to fool him is an old fox; they're not going to play any kind of ghost story.
"Oh? I didn't even know about this. Is it true? If it did, then produce some proof."
"Hmph, I knew you'd say that. Come, grandson, bring out the engagement certificate and show it to them." Old Man Zhao chuckled, raising his head as if in triumph, looking at them.
Chi Yining's face darkened when he heard about the marriage certificate. The laws of this world seemed incomplete and redundant, with many loopholes. For example, the marriage certificate had a certain legal effect as long as both sets of parents agreed. If the other party breached the contract, they would have to pay the corresponding penalty.
The handsome young man took out a marriage certificate from the file bag he had brought; it was red with gold lettering and he slumped it on the table.
Looking at it this way, it really is true, except that it doesn't specify which member of the Yan Family it's referring to.
Yan Guiyun scoffed. "Although it's Grandma's signature and Grandma's stamp, it doesn't say who should carry it out, right? Besides, my household registration has been transferred to my wife Chi Yining's household registration. Since we're not on the same household registration anymore, it has even less to do with me."
I think Yan Shu is quite good, and so is Yan Yao. In another twenty years, they'll be all grown up.
Old Master Zhao: "..."
Old Master Yan was speechless. His wife had left him a time bomb. Even if it could be resolved with money, it would require mutual agreement.
"Let's go eat first." At this moment, Old Master Yan grabbed his beloved granddaughter-in-law's arm and was about to go eat, not caring about this marriage certificate at all.
Chi Yining was in a bad mood until he heard Yan Guiyun say that his name had been added to his household registration. Only then did he remember this, and he was overjoyed, feeling a warm glow inside.
Earlier, Old Master Yan had invited the Zhao Family grandfather and grandson to stay for dinner, so they came along as well.
"You can all choose a seat. Ningbao, sit next to me." In just a few words, Old Master Yan's attitude was completely different.
Judging from Yan Guiyun and his grandfather's attitude, the Yan Family's attitude towards the Zhao Family is quite strange. They don't seem to give the Zhao family any face, yet they still invite them to eat together.
Chi Yining really wanted to ask the two families what had happened right then and there.
During the meal, Grandpa Yan sat in the main seat, Chi Yining sat to Old Master Yan's right, Yan Guiyun sat next to Chi Yining, and the Zhao Family grandfather and grandson sat to the left, while the handsome young man sat opposite Yan Guiyun.
Chi Yining was disgusted; this guy really didn't hold back at all when looking at other people's husbands.
Yan Guiyun continued to serve him food and take care of his diet as always, but even so, Chi Yining was still very unhappy. Sure enough, it's troublesome for a man to be too handsome; he attracts women everywhere.
His voice suddenly softened, "Honey, I want to eat braised fish."
Yan Guiyun said indulgently, "Okay, feed our darling fish."
Grandpa Yan: "..." These young people nowadays are so mushy, even using reduplicated words, it's disgusting!
But that doesn't stop him from giving someone a warning.
" Old Zhao, you've been abroad for years, why are you suddenly back? Did the Li Family fall from grace before you dared to come back? You used to run away faster than anything, afraid of getting close to us, but now that the Yan Family is doing well, you're quite well-informed."
Old Man Zhao was so angry that he couldn't speak for a long time, not knowing that Old Man Yan would show him no respect whatsoever.
Seeing that he remained silent, Old Man Yan continued, "Can't say anything now, huh? Our two families used to be on good terms, and we could see each other from time to time, so it wasn't a big deal. But your whole Yan Family has been avoiding the Yan Family like the plague. People might think we've done something to you. To be honest, the Li Family hasn't posed any threat to you, has they? You can't be a fence-sitter like this. And don't blame me for being blunt; I'm an old man, and I just say whatever comes to mind, in case I forget later."
Old Man Zhao's face darkened even more; he wished he could shut Old Man Yan up.
Old Master Yan smiled, and the more he saw Old Man Zhao's face darken, the happier he became, because what he said was true, Old Man Zhao was completely powerless to refute it.
Then, Old Master Yan sighed again, "Back in Hui City, we were friends who had gone through thick and thin together. How many people were taken away by the flood that year? How much financial and material resources were lost in the project? I was having a hard time myself, but I still provided a lot of help to your Zhao Family."
But who knew I'd raise such an ungrateful child, a cunning one at that? I don't even know how you managed to get my husband to betray the marriage certificate I wrote... What a tragedy!"
The Zhao Family grandfather and grandson's expressions grew increasingly grim. The boy, who had been staring at Yan Guiyun, now lowered his head, his lips pressed tightly together, clearly unwilling to accept defeat.
The boy's name is Zhao Zitong. He has had a crush on Yan Guiyun for many years. When he was abroad, he often asked his friends in China about Yan Guiyun's whereabouts.
But to his surprise, Yan Guiyun found someone she liked in just over two months, and that person was none other than Chi Yining.
At first, he didn't take Chi Yining seriously, thinking that he was just a brainless non-mainstream person and how could he possibly catch Yan Guiyun's eye.
But later, he gradually panicked. While watching the live stream, he began to suspect that Yan Guiyun wasn't acting, but was serious. However, he hadn't finished his studies abroad and still had to take exams before he could return.
Who would have thought that Yan Guiyun would marry Chi Yining! He hadn't even had a chance to confess his feelings before someone else beat him to it.
But he wasn't discouraged. So what if he tried to steal someone else's partner? There are plenty of people like that abroad. Even if Yan Guiyun is married, so what? They can still get a divorce.
Besides, Chi Yining's personality is like a block of wood right now; how could he possibly understand romance? He'll always find an opportunity later.
But now, when he actually saw Chi Yining, he realized that Chi Yining was indeed exceptional. With looks like that, it was no wonder that Yan Guiyun had fallen for her.
But it doesn't matter, most men like to cheat, he's confident he can win Yan Guiyun back! He mustered his courage again and looked at Yan Guiyun.
Just then, Chi Yining suddenly spoke again.
Chi Yining hissed and looked pitifully at Yan Guiyun, saying, "Honey, the soup is so hot..."
Chi Yining thought to herself that she finally understood Bai Chongxuan's happiness.
Yan Guiyun had never heard Chi Yining speak to him so softly and pitifully before, and his heart pounded wildly. His face tense, he quickly took the ice water the servant hurriedly offered and gently comforted him, "Sweetie, have a sip of ice water first."