The Heartthrob Became My Boyfriend

Chapter 155: Chapter 154: Favoritism

Chen Jing also looked at Qi Zhen and spoke, “Qi Zhen is with the National Team, having taken part in countless competitions, large and small. For her, the city sports meeting is just a small competition, so she definitely won’t be nervous, right?”

Qi Zhen spoke, “I’ve been very busy recently. I have to train and prepare for a program. I originally didn’t want to participate, but the school asked for my help, so I had no choice but to agree.”

Chen Jing laughed, “Your school must be itching to get you to compete. With you in the field, you are like a high-level boss sweeping through Xinshu Village!”

Qi Zhen chuckled lightly, “It’s not that exaggerated. Sometimes a small competition can produce a few dark horses too!”

Chen Jing, “You’re being too modest!”

Seeing that Chen Jing and Qi Zhen had struck up a conversation, Yu Shuhua finally breathed a sigh of relief.

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At that moment, President Chen casually remarked, “Old Qi, I remember… your oldest daughter used to practice shooting with Zhenzhen, right? Why did she stop later on?”

President Chen’s casual words plunged the entire dinner table into silence.

Yu Shuhua and her husband exchanged glances, but neither spoke.

Lady Chen thought that Qi Yue was not good at it, so she opened her mouth to smooth things over, “These things rely heavily on natural talent. If one can’t keep up later on, it’s better to make a different choice, which is also cutting losses in time. After all, not everyone has the same great talent as Zhenzhen. Old Qi, having one Zhenzhen in your family is already enough!”

Hearing Lady Chen’s words, Yu Shuhua remained awkwardly silent, and Qi Wanli’s face looked somewhat displeased.

It seemed Yu Shuhua was worried that Qi Yue might say something, so she hastily changed the subject, “By the way, Zhenzhen’s competition is tomorrow afternoon. If you’re free, why don’t you come and watch Zhenzhen compete?”

“Of course, that would be great!” Lady Chen said, beaming with a smile, then turned to her son, “Little Jing, will you go?”

Chen Jing glanced at Qi Zhen and said, “Since it’s Zhenzhen’s match, of course I will go to support her. It just so happens that tomorrow is the weekend, and I don’t have to work.”

“Great, great, then it’s settled. Our whole family will come to cheer for you!”

Yu Shuhua’s face finally regained a smile.

Looking at the Chen family’s attitude, it seemed likely that things were going to work out…

From beginning to end, it never occurred to Yu Shuhua to ask if her oldest daughter, Qi Yue, was participating in the city sports meeting the next day…

In the end, the meal concluded with both the host and guests in high spirits.

Since Qi Zhen’s school and Chen Jing’s residence were close to each other, Chen Jing took her back on his way home.

After Lady Chen and President Chen also left, only Qi Yue, Qi Wanli, and Yu Shuhua were left at the entrance of the hotel.

Finally, it was over…

Qi Yue immediately looked at her parents and said, “I’m going back to school now.”

Seeing Qi Yue’s eagerness not to stay a second longer, Qi Wanli frowned and called out to her, “It’s getting late, let dad drive you back.”

Qi Yue, “No need, the subway is very convenient.”

Qi Yue was about to leave when her mother stopped her.

“Wait a minute…” Yu Shuhua looked at Qi Yue, hesitating before tentatively speaking, “Yueyue, when we were just eating, you and Chen Jing seemed to get along quite well?”

Qi Yue knitted her brows, not understanding what she meant.

It seemed like she only talked a few sentences when Chen Jing mentioned Gu Huai, right?

Yu Shuhua reminded her, “Yueyue, I’ve mentioned it to you before. Mom wants to set up Chen Jing with your sister…”

Qi Yue, “So?”

Yu Shuhua’s tone was slightly annoyed as she went straight to the point, “Yueyue, have you taken a fancy to Chen Jing? I know he’s a catch, a good-looking young man, but Yueyue… it’s not that mom prefers not to introduce him to you, it’s really that you two aren’t suitable for each other. Even if mom forced a match, the Chen family probably wouldn’t accept it! Wouldn’t that be embarrassing? Yueyue, be good, don’t compete with your sister for him. Mom will introduce someone else to you, okay?”

Listening to Yu Shuhua’s words, Qi Yue couldn’t believe it.

Yu Shuhua actually thought she wanted to take her sister Qi Zhen’s matchmaking prospect…

Qi Yue looked at Yu Shuhua expressionlessly and said coldly, “Mom, you’re thinking too much. I have no intentions towards Chen Jing, your worries are unfounded. I’m also glad you haven’t kept arranging blind dates for me, and I hope you will continue to respect my wishes and not interfere with my affairs.”