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Chen Pingsheng didn't stay here long, only two days before returning home.
His father's Red Star Restaurant was opening, and naturally, he had to show up.
Not only was Old Chen glowing with pride, but even Grandpa and the rest of the family seemed the same. Though they had been living a decent life in the villa in Magic City,
they had always wanted something to keep themselves busy. Now, with the opening of such a lively restaurant, everyone could spend their days together hustling in and out. Making money would be ideal,
but even if they didn't, it wouldn't matter much.
On the opening day, a lot of people came, mainly relatives, with no business acquaintances around.
An old man starting a restaurant wasn't going to invite much fanfare. Just gathering family members for a meal was more than good enough.
Little cousin Jiang Peiyao came too. She's the pride of their hometown, undeniably the most beautiful girl from their area.
Her parents were practically worried sick about her situation. Chen Pingsheng had even tasked Lin Qiunan to investigate in Hengdian, Zhejiang, where she often filmed.
To see if this young lady truly had no interest in men and had fallen for women instead.
Though it's normal in the entertainment industry, back in their hometown, it would definitely stir up some laughs.
In rural areas, the idea of girls liking girls just doesn't exist.
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or predominantly in the entertainment industry.
Lin Qiunan did investigate, but she didn't dare share her suspicions with her boss.
Because she suspected that the reason Jiang Peiyao had never found a boyfriend all these years wasn't that she liked women,
but because she harbored an unspoken affection for someone deep in her heart.
And that person, nine times out of ten, was none other than her boss himself.
Based on what she discovered, plenty of people in the entertainment industry pursue Jiang Peiyao.
She's also one of the cleanest stars in the business—not only clean but with enviable connections, on top of having looks that are top-tier in the industry.
A girl like her could attract suitors not just from the entertainment world but also from wealthy families throwing her olive branches.
Yet, she hasn't found anyone to date.
That in itself is strange enough, and even stranger is that she seems to love hearing people talk about how amazing her brother-in-law is.
Whenever outsiders bring it up, her interest seems to pique.
She could sit there and listen all day without a hint of boredom. In her bedroom, a few photos of the chairman were even found.
Because of her special relationship with him, no one had ever suspected anything, but Lin Qiunan's intuition told her that the person Jiang Peiyao had feelings for was none other than her brother-in-law.
Such affections were something Jiang Peiyao could never tell anyone, nor dare to let even the slightest hint of it slip.
Thinking about it, it did make sense. After all, when her boss asked Lin Qiunan to investigate, she already had a sense of the girl's life history.
Years ago, she went to the Capital City to seek help from her cousin's family, only to be naively tricked into working at a shady factory.
After working there for a while, her boss found her.
Then he brought her to Tengying Entertainment, letting her go from zero to star within two years.
He hired the best tutors for her, and over time, gave her a house in the Capital City, another in Magic City,
and even a Rolls-Royce.
For any young girl freshly stepping out into society, such gestures were irresistibly moving.
As her boss's business grew and his reputation soared,
even though she knew she couldn't have feelings for her brother-in-law, she concealed it so well that even her boss didn't notice.
But how could such little thoughts escape another woman's intuition, especially one like Lin Qiunan, who had been specifically investigating her?
Of course, this was something she could never speak of, and to tell the boss or not, Lin Qiunan struggled with that too.
After much thought, she decided she had to come clean.
Today, Chen Pingsheng had other matters to attend to and didn't go to the company, so Jiang Peiyao brought gifts to his father's new restaurant instead.
She was still as stunning as ever, with that pure and lovely demeanor that was effortlessly endearing.
"Peiyao, I'll tell you this: Your mom's at it again, going on and on with your cousin. If you don't find a boyfriend soon, your parents will probably be jumping in frustration."
"Brother-in-law, I came to bring gifts, and the first thing you talk about is this?" Jiang Peiyao stomped her feet, looking a bit annoyed.
"It's not that I want to nag, but even your cousin can't stand it anymore."
Chen Pingsheng teased, "You're the prettiest among us, so you've got to pick wisely. Just don't end up like my little sister-in-law, Song Wu."
Chen Pingsheng then shamelessly imitated his sister-in-law, saying,
"Ah—money is precious, but love is even more so.
If I can't even choose the person I love, what's the point of earning so much money?"
Chen Pingsheng casually added, "And how's she doing now? Still sitting at home crying with that little face of hers."
"Brother-in-law, she's your own sister-in-law! How could you say that about her?" Jiang Peiyao almost burst out laughing.
Song Wu, out of nowhere, had become the family's cautionary tale.
"I'm just giving you advice. Always keep your eyes wide open when choosing a man. Look at your cousin—so sharp she picked me out of the crowd as her dashing darling."
"Too bad there's only one of you, brother-in-law."
Chen Pingsheng didn't think too much of her remark.
When Jiang Peiyao was around, she was undoubtedly the center of attention among the younger generation.
Money or no money didn't matter. Her star status, stunning looks, and approachable personality made her likable by all.
Just as he finished talking about his sister-in-law, Song Wu waddled in, heavily pregnant.
The claim about her crying at home was pure nonsense, although it was true she wasn't exactly happy.
She wasn't that fragile, though. If she weren't pregnant now, Chen Pingsheng might've already dragged her out to try matchmaking again.
So what if it's a second marriage with two kids? Marrying her would save a man a lifetime of struggle.
The question is—who'd refuse that?
As for her status in the family, unless the eldest were present, she was undoubtedly the one with the highest standing.
Song Shuiqing and Zhang Sitong both loved sitting next to her.
A pregnant woman naturally puts on a bit of weight, and she was no exception.
Once she sat down, the meal officially began. The event was less about Old Chen achieving glory at sixty and more about finding something to do to keep life from feeling dull.
Old Chen and Peng Ying stood up together to say a few words,
mostly expressions of gratitude.
After the opening banquet, everyone returned to their respective corners.
Song Wu, however, sought out Chen Pingsheng after the meal. "Hey, dear brother-in-law, what did I do to upset you this time?"
"Upset me? You? When?" Chen Pingsheng looked genuinely puzzled.
"Hmph…" Little sister-in-law Song Wu mimicked his earlier tone, "Ah—money is precious, but love is even more so."
"Oh, you little traitor, Jiang Peiyao!"
Chen Pingsheng immediately realized he had been double-crossed. Jiang Peiyao stuck out her tongue playfully and dashed away.
"Brother-in-law, it wasn't intentional! But who told you to keep pressing me about getting a boyfriend?"
Song Wu made a few disgruntled noises, though she wasn't actually angry.
Over the years, her gratitude toward Chen Pingsheng was no less than Jiang Peiyao's.
Although after that fiasco with Yang Changwen, she found it hard to even face her brother-in-law.