Chapter 929: Double Standards

Wei Zhijian and Li Xiangrong also called out, Dad, Mom.

Sheng Yilan then asked, Why is everyone here? Arent you going up?

Li Xiangrong looked at Old Madam, replying, We cant go up until Zhiqian is here.

Were all supposed to stand around and wait for him? Wei Mingxiao frowned unhappily.

If youre tired, you can wait in your car, Old Mister said coldly.

Wei Mingxiao was at a loss for words.

Was it a matter of whether he was tired or not?

He just wanted to understand Wei Zhiqians intentions. He had gathered everyone here, but he himself was late.

If it had been anyone else, the old folks would have lost their tempers.

But when it came to Wei Zhiqian, they thought nothing of it.

Wei Mingxiao couldnt bear the double standards.

When will Zhiqian arrive? Wei Mingxiao had to ask.

Soon. Hes on his way, Old Master Wei said lightly.

Sheng Yilan looked around but didnt see Wei Keli. She asked, Wheres Keli?

Li Xiangrong didnt know either. Im looking for him as well. I havent seen him since I arrived, and he didnt answer my calls.

Whats the hurry? We just need to bring him back, Old Madam said.

Sheng Yilan faked a smile. I mean Keli should come back quickly and take us upstairs. Its inappropriate that so many of us have to wait here for him.

Old Madam pursed her lips. It was as if it wasnt obvious that she was referring to Wei Zhiqian.

It sounded as though Old Madam was referring to Wei Keli not yet returning and making them wait.

But wasnt she actually referring to Wei Zhiqian?

Old Madam said plainly, Even if Wei Keli is here, he has to wait for Zhiqian to arrive before he can go up.

This why is this so? Sheng Yilan said, Mom, if its true that Keli made a mistake, we wont cover it up. But its two separate matters, isnt it? How can it be that he requires Zhiqians permission to return to his own home?

Its due to his misdeeds that everyone has to be present before he can enter, in order to prevent anyone from destroying the evidence, Old Madam said. Were already being very accommodating to Wei Keli by not using force to enter his place.

Sheng Yilan really couldnt comprehend it. Wei Keli wasnt picked from the streets, nor was he from another family or some distant relatives family.

He was the old folks great-grandson.

Why did they dislike him so? It was as if they were dealing with an outsider.

They simply had no tolerance for the youngster.

Wei Zhiqian and the Tan family arrived while they were speaking.

Wei Zhiqian always followed proper etiquette.

Even though he disliked Wei Mingxiaos and Wei Zhijians families, he still greeted them with courtesy.

Wei Mingwen and his wife also greeted the Tan family.

The Tan family then greeted the old folks.

However, they didnt even bother with Wei Mingxiaos and Wei Zhijians families.

Wei Keli hasnt returned yet, Wei Mingwen said to Wei Zhiqian.

I know. My men said that hes at the theater watching a movie with Yuan Keqing. This is a family matter and not a police case, after all. They cant just barge in and bring Wei Keli and Yuan Keqing out. They might even disturb the normal operations of the theater and the other guests watching the movie. So theyve been waiting at the exit.

Wei Zhiqian glanced at the time. The movie is almost over.

Lets head upstairs first, he said.

Wait a moment. Wei Mingxiao stopped him. Keli hasnt come back yet. Its not appropriate to enter his house without his consent, is it?

Before Wei Zhiqian could say anything, Old Madam sneered and said, Didnt you also just say that we should go upstairs first? Why didnt you likewise say that we had to get Kelis consent?

Its not the same Im his grandfather, Wei Mingxiao said.

And Zhiqian is his uncle, Old Madam followed.

Wei Mingxiao was speechless.

This was unreasonable.

Wei Zhiqian smiled and said, If Second Uncle feels that its inappropriate, then we can all wait in our cars for Wei Keli to return. Its fine either way.

Without waiting for Wei Mingxiao to answer, Wei Zhiqian ordered, Keep an eye on the entrance to Wei Kelis house.

Wei Mingxiao had no words.

The Tan family didnt raise any objections.

Zhou Jingan and Yu Hanxia made way for Tan Wenci and his wife to chat with the old folks by getting out of the old folks car.

But because of this, Wei Mingwen and Xiao Menghan had to stand by the car.

It was as if they were waiting on them by the car.

No, this is inappropriate. Tan Wenci waved his hand and didnt get in. Instead, together with Wei Mingwen and their respective spouses, he stood outside the car to speak with the old folks.

Wei Mingxiao was silent.

He couldnt help but look at Zhou Jingan.

Not to mention Wei Zhijian and Li Xiangrong, even he and Sheng Yilan had been standing beside the old folks car for some time.

Why didnt he give up his seat for them earlier?

Zhou Jingan pretended not to notice Wei Mingxiaos gaze and brought Yu Hanxia to the entrance of the building to chat with their colleagues.

Strictly speaking, those were Yu Hanxias colleagues.

However, Zhou Jingan knew them as well; they were all familiar with one other.

Everyone was waiting below Wei Kelis house.

At that point, Wei Keli and Yuan Keqing had finally finished watching the movie.

Once it had ended, Wei Keli and Yuan Keqing left the theater.

They followed the stream of people heading towards the exit.

Just as they walked out, they were waylaid and apprehended.

Yuan Keqing was shocked. What are you doing! Brother Keli!

Wei Keli, too, was alarmed.

Before he could speak, he heard the person who grabbed him saying, Young Master Wei sent us here. Your phone wasnt picked up, so we could only wait here. We need you back at your residence to verify something.

Wei Keli remembered that he had turned his phone to silent mode when he was watching the movie, so he really wasnt aware of any calls.

When he came out, he didnt immediately switch his phone back because it was too crowded.

He planned to do so after exiting.

Yuan Keqing was listening as well, and asked, What is it about?

Youll know when you return home. We dont know what it is about either. We are just following Young Master Weis instructions and have come to pick the both of you up, the person said.

It seems more like a kidnapping to me! Wei Keli said unhappily.

They were shaken.

Im sorry to have startled you, the man said lightly. Please come with us.

I drove here myself, Wei Keli said in a low voice.

We will drive the car back for you. You and Miss Yuan have to take our car, the man then said.

Yuan Keqing sensed that something was amiss.

This wasnt an invitation.

They clearly meant to bring them back by force.

Nothing good would come out of this.

However, they couldnt avoid going home.

As long as they were in B city, there was no getting around it.

Why do we have to take your car? Yuan Keqing asked. Its not as if we will try to escape.

Besides, you look like youre kidnappers. How do we know that youre really sent by Uncle? Yuan Keqing knew that Wei Zhiqian disliked her, but that did not stop her from flaunting her status as a member of the Wei family.