Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 1130: Chapter 666: Jealousy

As Sister Liu finished speaking, Liu Laoda and Second Liu both turned their gaze towards Yu Hewei, their eyes filled with expectation yet tinged with anxiety.

In this family, no matter what position he achieved or what success he attained, it was always the same. Yu Hewei felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. All these years, the Liu Family never truly accepted him as one of their own.

The way the three Liu siblings acted clearly showed they wanted to see him make a fool of himself, feared being implicated by him, yet still hoped to bask in some of his glory... This contradictory mindset was something he could understand.

Back then, Mr. Liu had favored Miao Qiaozhong as a son-in-law. However, Liu Yuhua had set her heart on him. Initially, the Liu Family treated him with some courtesy, after all, he was a top student from a prestigious university.

But when Miao Qiaozhong steadily advanced and he made no progress, his status in the Liu Family completely vanished.

Nowadays, even though he became a favorite of the Mayor, rumors about the Mayor were everywhere, and the Liu siblings, who never considered him family, would naturally have mixed feelings.

”Brother-in-law, is my question difficult to answer?” Sister Liu pursued again.

”No,” Yu Hewei calmed himself, smiled, and pointed at the gifts placed against the wall by his elder brother earlier: ”Those are all from the Mayor. I was planning to mention it when Mr. Liu arrived.”

Sister Liu looked incredulous: ”The Mayor... gave these?” Then she pursed her lips and moved towards the wall to examine: ”Let me see what these are.” Clearly, she thought Yu Hewei was putting on airs.

A box of premium bird’s nest, a box of superior sea cucumbers, and two bottles of high-grade Moutai... with Yu Hewei’s spending capability, he would never buy such things!

Failing to ridicule Yu Hewei left Sister Liu disappointed, but she continued to nitpick: ”The gifts are quite lavish, but why would a Mayor bother to curry favor with a small secretary like you?

If something seems out of the ordinary, there’s usually a reason. Brother-in-law, be careful not to take the fall unknowingly, or else you’ll implicate the Liu Family, and Dad won’t forgive you!”

Mr. Liu, coming out from the bedroom, caught Sister Liu’s words right away. He picked up a cup beside him and hurled it at Sister Liu: ”If you want to stay, stay. If not, get out!”

”Ah!...” Not expecting her father to do this, Sister Liu stood there stunned, letting the cup slam into her brow ridge. Though it didn’t bleed, half of her brow turned blue.

”Dad...” Sister Liu covered her brow, which felt like it was on fire, with a face full of grievance, ”How can I face people with this injury?”

Just then, Sister Liu’s husband, Yang Shuili, walked in and, seeing his wife’s miserable state, reflexively shrank back: ”Dad, I am late.”

Full of anger with nowhere to vent, Sister Liu kicked her husband’s calf: ”Today is Dad’s birthday, and you dawdled until now to come. What do you mean by this?

The kids can’t take time off school, but you? Does your insignificant job require you to stay until the very end? Useless!”

”The team leader isn’t around, so I couldn’t take a leave. That’s why I’m late.” Yang Shuili hastily explained.

”You...” Sister Liu felt even more frustrated.

From childhood to adulthood, in terms of looks, academics, and work, her sister couldn’t compare to her in any aspect. In marriage, they were about equal, but suddenly, Yu Hewei got two promotions and became the Mayor’s secretary. How could she feel at ease?

”Alright, stop the commotion. If you want me to live a few more years, then keep quiet!” Mr. Liu pointed to the seat beside him, ”Hewei, come sit next to Dad, let’s have a good talk.”

”Yes, Dad.” Yu Hewei specially brought the gifts over, ”These are from Mayor Ye and his fiancée, who asked me to pass on their birthday wishes to you!”

Mr. Liu took the items and examined them, exchanged some pleasantries, then shifted the topic: ”Hewei, are these gifts given beforehand, or...”

”These were collected from the Liangyou Hotel when we returned. Mayor Ye and his fiancée went together. I said no, but Mayor Ye’s fiancée insisted because she felt a kinship with Yuhua, and insisted I accept.”

”Mayor Ye’s fiancée knows Little Sier?” Mr. Liu was taken aback, ”Did she specifically mention our Little Sier?”

”Yes.”

”Is Mayor Ye’s fiancée from Xiangshan City?”

Yu Hewei shook his head: ”No, I didn’t ask specifically where she’s from, but she just arrived today to visit Mayor Ye.”

”Then how could she know Little Sier? Xiao Si!” Mr. Liu raised his voice, calling out to the kitchen.

Liu Yuhua ran out with her hands covered in soy sauce: ”Dad, I’m making fish for you. Can we talk later?”

”Go ahead.” Mr. Liu surprisingly was straightforward about it.

Yu Hewei quickly lowered his gaze. He understood clearly why Mr. Liu’s attitude had suddenly shifted, but he feared this change would not last. He was destined not to be the type of person Mr. Liu would favor.

Mayor Ye genuinely treated him well. No matter whether the rumors about Mayor Ye were true or false, he would never do anything to tarnish Mayor Ye’s reputation!

Even though they were family, he understood very well the inclinations of the Liu siblings. Cai Hesen’s attitude today also indicated that the relationship between Cai and Ye wouldn’t be peaceful!

Therefore, from now on, he must be extremely cautious, never making a single mistake in his speech!

After half past six, the children gradually returned home. The children of Liu Laoda, Second Liu, and Sister Liu, as usual, washed their hands and sat down at the table, sweet-talking to make Mr. Liu and Old Mrs. Liu happy. Yu Hewei and Liu Yuhua’s daughter, Yu NiNi, on the other hand, went to the kitchen to help.

”NiNi!” Old Mrs. Liu waved to her granddaughter, ”Come here.”

Yu NiNi moved over somewhat nervously and softly called, ”Grandma.”

Old Mrs. Liu smiled and pointed to the seat beside her, ”Let your aunties handle the dish serving. Sit next to Grandma and wait to eat.”

”No... no need.” Yu NiNi nervously glanced at her father, clearly seeking help.

Yu Hewei felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He and his wife were not well-received by the Liu Family, causing their daughter to always be cautious and anxious in this household. An eight-year-old child is more sensible than her fifteen or sixteen-year-old cousins.

”Just sit down. When NiNi grows up, she can help then.” Old Mrs. Liu said, glancing at her granddaughter Liu Minjun and granddaughter Yang Qi Qi who were sitting steadily, ”Minmin, Qi Qi, go help in the kitchen. You’re so grown-up, yet you can’t figure things out. In the future, learn more from NiNi.”

Liu Minjun giggled as she got up, ”Yes, ma’am. It’s just serving dishes, Grandma looks so serious like we’re going to invade Iraq or something.”

”You have no decorum!” Old Mrs. Liu glared at Yang Qi Qi, who remained motionless, ”Qi Qi, didn’t you hear what Grandma said?”

”I won’t do it.” Yang Qi Qi pouted, ”This chore, is it meant for me? If my fingers get worn and rough, what then?”

”Nonsense!” Mr. Liu glared at his granddaughter, ”Hurry and help!”

”It’s my mom who said not to let me do these chores.” Yang Qi Qi muttered, going into the kitchen, not forgetting to shoot a glance back at Yu NiNi.

...

This birthday banquet at the Liu Family was even more awkward than previous ones. The whole evening, Mr. Liu and Old Mrs. Liu favored their youngest daughter’s family in everything.

Liu Laoda and Second Liu were acceptable, as they took the elders’ words to heart, and were polite to their sister’s family. But Sister Liu spared no effort to ridicule her sister’s family whenever she got the chance.

Yang Qi Qi, who resembled her mother, rolled her eyes at Yu NiNi incessantly. Yu NiNi, being young, couldn’t quite grasp the sudden change and spent the evening with her head down, not daring to look at anyone.

The way their daughter acted made Yu Hewei and Liu Yuhua feel distressed. Their youngest girl always deferred to her cousins and siblings. If it weren’t for their incompetence as parents, how could their child suffer such grievances?

After dinner, Mr. Liu called Yu Hewei and Liu Yuhua to the study separately to ask about the pre-dinner matter: how Liu Yuhua got acquainted with the Mayor’s fiancée.

Liu Yuhua looked at Yu Hewei, puzzled, ”Did the Mayor’s fiancée really say she knows me?”

”Of course.” Yu Hewei nodded, ”She said if you couldn’t remember, I should remind you, she was with you today when you were fleeing.”

”Fleeing?” Liu Yuhua suddenly patted her forehead, ”What a coincidence, didn’t realize that was the Mayor’s fiancée. No wonder she mentioned we’d meet again...”

Mr. Liu tapped the table, ”What’s going on?”

”It was just this morning, I thought I’d first go buy the tiger grouper fish...” Liu Yuhua enthusiastically recounted her morning’s experience, ending with a ”spit,” ”That fish stall is too bullying. Hewei, you need to talk to the Mayor to constrain them. They’re more like tyrants than fish sellers!”

”Look at yourself, where’s your poise as an official’s wife?” Mr. Liu discontentedly glared at his daughter, ”In the future, be mindful—for Hewei’s sake, you need to pay more attention.”

Liu Yuhua quickly lowered her voice, ”I understand.”

Mr. Liu waved his hand, ”You may leave, we father and son will chat alone.”

...

Room 308, Liangyou Hotel.

After dinner, Luo Ye and Ye Xuan brewed a pot of floral tea to chat leisurely. As they talked, they mentioned the scene at the market during the day.

Ye Xuan fell silent for a moment, then seriously looked at Luo Ye, ”Ye’er, now that I’m here, and things have started, I’ll definitely get everything sorted before I leave. I can’t let my efforts be in vain, or waste money.”

Luo Ye nodded, ”That’s what I mean, though it’s clear you’re here for the sake of gaining experience, taking care of both sides is only right.

However, I can tell you really favor your secretary. He’s good, quite responsible, but just a bit too soft. Having him fully handle some matters, for now, it seems not fully feasible.”

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