Days of Living with My Sister-in-Law-Chapter 203: Younger Sister-in-Law

Glancing over, he saw a girl who looked to be about twenty years old. She was about 1.65 meters tall, dressed in a tight black tank top, white athletic shorts, and a pair of sneakers. Her long hair was tied back into a ponytail, with a sweatband wrapped around her forehead.

With a delicate, V-shaped face, a sharp chin, and large eyes, all complemented by fair skin, prominent breasts, and pert buttocks, the girl looked both vivacious and gorgeous.

But Chen Xiaobei just gave her a dismissive look. "Tsk! I could forget anyone but you, Shen Jiaqi. It’s been over a year, and you’ve gotten even prettier, huh? Your hair has grown out, too. You’re not dating someone, are you?"

Compared to her sister, Shen Jiawen, Shen Jiaqi had the personality of a complete tomboy. Back in their school days, she loved to go over to Chen Xiaobei’s house to scrounge for food, acting completely wild and carefree. Chen Xiaobei could still remember the time she dragged him out to steal watermelons from a farm, only for them to get chased. Luckily, Chen Xiaobei was a fast runner back then, or the embarrassment would have been unbearable.

But it was true that a girl changes as she grows up. After just over a year of not seeing her, Shen Jiaqi had completely transformed.

It had to be said, Shen Jiaqi was really pretty. Although she still couldn’t match Jiawen or Luo Qingcheng, she was definitely on par with He Zixuan now.

"Tsk! You think everyone is like you, only thinking about dating all day. My sister was just naive enough to fall for a scammer like you," Shen Jiaqi said with a frown, pointing to the Jetta. "Chen Xiaobei, is this your car?"

"Yeah! Whose else would it be?"

"See, Sis? I told you he was playing you!" Shen Jiaqi said angrily. "You kept saying this Chen Xiaobei had made it big in business. But look at him! What kind of big-shot businessman drives a Jetta, let alone a model that’s over a decade old?"

"And you, Chen Xiaobei, you’ve gone too far. My sister likes you so much, why would you lie to her?" she demanded, her hands on her hips and her beautiful eyes practically shooting fire.

While Shen Jiawen didn’t recognize car logos, she had seen Chen Xiaobei driving a Porsche. Now, her face clouded with confusion, and she couldn’t help but ask, "Xiaobei, what about that blue SUV you were driving before?"

"Oh, you mean the Cayenne?" Chen Xiaobei explained. "Jiawen, that car belongs to Qingcheng. I crashed it a couple of days ago, so I’m just driving this Jetta temporarily."

"But don’t worry, I’ve already ordered a new Cullinan. It should be delivered by noon."

Shen Jiawen was no longer concerned about the car. Hearing that Chen Xiaobei had been in a crash, she was sick with worry. She grabbed his hand and asked, "Xiaobei, how did you get into an accident? Was it serious?"

Just as Chen Xiaobei was about to explain, Shen Jiaqi pulled her sister away. "Sis! Are you really that naive?" she said, exasperated. "Does he look like he’s been in a car crash? And do you even know what a Cullinan is?"

"That’s the best SUV from Rolls-Royce! It costs at least ten million yuan!"

"You keep saying Chen Xiaobei is in business. Even if that’s true, his business has only just started, right?"

"Buying a ten-million-yuan luxury car right after starting a business? Do you really think that’s possible?"

"So, all things considered, this Chen Xiaobei is nothing but a scammer. Sis, you’re just too gullible!"

Hearing her younger sister’s logical argument, even Shen Jiawen’s expression began to fill with doubt. But her feelings for Chen Xiaobei had nothing to do with whether he had money. Besides, she had witnessed Luo Qingcheng’s investment in Shanhe Village with her own eyes. Even if Chen Xiaobei exaggerated a little, she didn’t consider it deceit.

So, Shen Jiawen grew angry and snapped, "Jiaqi, that’s enough! Xiaobei isn’t that kind of person!"

"Tsk, if he isn’t that kind of person, then what kind is he?" Shen Jiaqi crossed her arms and sighed. "I really thought that since this guy became a big boss, he’d have money and could help our family out. Now it looks like that was just a fantasy."

"In the end, we’ll still have to go begging our uncle’s family for help!"

As she said this, Shen Jiaqi’s eyes turned red, and she looked particularly wronged.

This girl’s personality was a lot like Han Xiuqing’s; very assertive and unwilling to ask for help. It seemed she must have encountered some insurmountable obstacle; otherwise, she wouldn’t be saying such things.

Chen Xiaobei was about to ask what was wrong when Han Xiuqing came out of the house. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Jiawen, Jiaqi, what are you two doing out there? It’s about time. Is that Chen Xiaobei coming or not?" Han Xiuqing called out. "Jiawen, hurry up and call him!"

"And don’t let him forget to buy a gift! Didn’t you say he’s a big boss now?"

"We’re not just going to celebrate a birthday today. The main reason is to ask your uncle to talk to his son-in-law, He Yang, about finding Jiaqi a job at a school in Songshan. We can’t afford to drop the ball."

As she spoke, Han Xiuqing organized her bag, which was filled with local produce from their own garden, likely intended as a gift.

Shen Jiaqi walked over and sighed, "Mom! I think you should give up. Chen Xiaobei is here, but does he look like a rich man to you? The car he’s driving is a ten-year-old beater. It’s not even as nice as our neighbor Erzhu’s!"

"What?"

Startled, Han Xiuqing finally noticed Chen Xiaobei standing next to her eldest daughter. Though she didn’t recognize car logos, she could tell just by looking at it that the car was old and cheap. In an instant, all her hopes were shattered, and her face turned livid.

"Chen Xiaobei, when Jiawen told me about you two, I actually thought you’d become wealthy!" she seethed. "But it turns out you’re just a con artist! Being a fraud is one thing, but why did you have to deceive my daughter? Do you have any idea how many good marriage proposals she’s turned down for you these past few days?"

"I... I’ll make you pay for this!"

With that, Han Xiuqing grabbed a broom and charged at Chen Xiaobei.

"Mom, what are you doing! Put the broom down!" Shen Jiawen cried, stepping in front of Chen Xiaobei. "It doesn’t matter if Xiaobei has money or not! I like him, and you need to respect my choice."

"Besides, Xiaobei really has changed. He brought a lot of investment to Shanhe Village. I saw it with my own eyes. Can you please not jump to conclusions?"

She was, after all, his future mother-in-law. Although Chen Xiaobei felt wronged, he couldn’t stoop to her level. "Auntie, please calm down," he said. "What can an old Jetta possibly prove?"

"I already told you I have money. My new car will be delivered soon. Can’t you just wait a little while?"

"And you," Chen Xiaobei said, pointing at Shen Jiaqi. "Stop whispering nonsense in your mother’s ear. Do you really think a little time at university has made you worldly? My capabilities are beyond your imagination. Keep spouting nonsense, and don’t blame me for what happens next!"

"You... what are you going to do!" Shen Jiaqi flinched, genuinely frightened. She had never seen Chen Xiaobei this angry before.

But she had to admit, aside from being a bit scary, he looked rather handsome when he was angry.

But being handsome wasn’t going to solve the problem at hand.

Seeing that Chen Xiaobei had arrived empty-handed, Shen Jiaqi immediately demanded, "Chen Xiaobei, where’s the gift? Don’t tell me you forgot to buy one."