After Switching Bodies, the Mad Overbearing CEO Takes Over the Entertainment Industry

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Living on Luck

Ji Tian: “…”

No escaping the inevitable.

She slowly moved to Ji Weinan’s side, head bowed, bracing for the reprimand.

Now, the person from the video was right in front of her, another three-way conversation, giving Ji Tian a headache.

She peeked at Qin Jiangsheng, who seemed to be enjoying the drama, and muttered to Qiao Luhua in a low voice, “Mom… take it easy on the scolding, save me some face, please.”

Lady Qiao burst out as soon as she heard that, “Save your face? Have you saved mine? I used to brag about you, say my daughter could make it into the top five hundred of the school, but now I can’t even speak of it, I feel embarrassed!”

She glared at Ji Weinan, anger surging up, “It must be your third brother who led you astray, failing his own exams, and now dragging his sister down with him! Don’t even think about getting another penny of your allowance.”

Ji Tian: “…” Just scold, I don’t care anymore.

Ji Weinan: “…” I won’t say a word until my lawyer arrives.

The siblings were both excelling in playing possum.

Qiao Luhua, clutching at her chest in frustration, said, “Ah, if you both have no skills, how will you survive in the future?”

They continued to remain silent.

Qiao Luhua directly pinched Ji Weinan, “Speak up!”

Ji Weinan’s eyes brimmed with tears as she glanced at the stern-faced Ji Lingyun, “I’ll rely on big brother for food.”

Qiao Luhua let out a laugh, “Mountains may crumble, friends may leave; your brother is twenty-seven with no partner in sight, do you think a single dog like him is reliable?”

Ji Lingyun, unexpectedly drawn into the conversation: “…” Suddenly, he wanted to go back to work and put in some overtime.

Qiao Luhua’s gaze turned to Ji Tian, “And you?”

Learning from the painful experience of Ji Weinan’s response, Ji Tian stayed quiet for a moment before coming up with the best answer, “I’ll rely on luck for food. If luck is on my side, I’ll eat several bowls more; if not, eating one bowl less is fine too.”

Everyone present: “…”

In other words, you’re not going to starve, right?

Qiao Luhua massaged her temples in exasperation, “Old Ji, it used to be just third baby following you, but now good baby has joined too. In this whole family, only big baby and second baby have inherited my brains and wisdom. So, tell me, what do we do now!”

Ji Yanshang looked at Ji Tian’s pitiful demeanor, also feeling incredibly sorry for her. If his daughter didn’t want to study, then don’t push her. It’s not like we can’t afford her; why bother learning all those fancy but useless skills and pressing her to achieve high grades? Too much pressure can lead to hair loss.

Of course, these thoughts were strictly internal. He maintained a stern face, “Alright then, let’s begin. We’ll keep at it until they want to study by themselves. Big brother, where’s my belt?”

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Ji Lingyun saw his feigned attempt to be tough and kindly reminded him, “It’s hanging around your waist. Do you want me to pull it out for you?”

As if he’d actually use the belt!

His expression unchanged, Ji Yanshang retorted, “Go to your room and grab a cheaper one. This one’s expensive; it’ll be hard to wash if it gets blood on it.”

Qiao Luhua: “…”

Is it really going to get to the point of drawing blood?

“I never said I wanted to hit them…”

Ji Yanshang dead serious, “To spare the rod is to spoil the child. You’ve pointed out the issue, if they don’t listen to reason, we must resort to force. It’s said, ‘A filial son comes from the rod’s end; a stern word can suffice.’”

Qiao Luhua immediately blocked him, “No need for that, no need. It’s better to teach them properly. At worse, both of us can take some extra time to tutor good baby, that should do. We still have the eldest and the second child, right? I refuse to believe we can’t get her back on track.”

“What about the third one?” Ji Yanshang asked.

Qiao Luhua gave him a glance, “Since he’s already a lost case, just let it be.”

Ji Weinan: “…I must see my lawyer!”

Ji Tian felt as if she had been struck by a bolt from the blue. Having Ji Lingyun tutor her was terrifying enough, and now four more were joining?

Her face sagged, and she felt that studying was an even heavier burden than visiting a grave.

After handling the family affairs, Qiao Luhua hurried to see to Qin Jiangsheng: “Xiao Qin, my kids aren’t good students, sorry to make you laugh. Please, don’t follow their example.”

Ji Weinan couldn’t help but snort with laughter. When he caught Qin Jiangsheng’s gaze, he revealed a smug expression, “He ranks second from the bottom in the entire grade, just before me. He’s also a loser.”

Qin Jiangsheng: “…”

Qiao Luhua: “…”

Lady Qiao, unable to justify her arguments but too proud to give up, retorted, “At least being second from the bottom means there’s room for improvement. What about you?!”

Ji Weinan: “…”

So praising without reason, huh?

Now he was increasingly doubting whether he was actually their natural child. His mom was nicer to a stranger than to him!

Ji Tian pondered for a moment, her eyes lighting up. She seemed to have thought of a way to halt the plot’s development. “I’ll study, but only if Third Brother studies with me.”

Ji Weinan’s eyes widened in fury, “Ji Tian, don’t you push it too far!”

Ji Tian wasn’t concerned about Ji Weinan’s feelings. As long as she could keep an eye on him, that was all that mattered. She continued, “It’s too lonely to study alone. If Third Brother joins me, I’ll study hard.”

Qiao Luhua and Ji Yanshang chimed in unison, “That’s fine.”

Ji Weinan kept resisting, “Dad! Mom! Telling me to study is like sending me to my death.”

Lady Qiao, expressionless, replied, “Then go on, if you’re alive you’ll study with your little sister.”

Fuming, Ji Weinan turned and walked away. Damn it, he had thought Ji Tian was cute. It was clearly his mistake, she was as obnoxious as ever!

Feeling it was about time, Ji Lingyun glanced at his watch, “There are some things at the company, I won’t be coming home tonight.”

Qiao Luhua turned to look at him. Her eldest son was a truly handsome man. If he hadn’t dated before, she might have suspected his sexual orientation.

It’s no wonder she wanted to go on vacation. Facing these unfilial sons every day, she simply couldn’t keep calm. Getting angry caused wrinkles and made her ugly, but now she couldn’t even maintain her gentle façade.

Frowning, she demanded, “When exactly do you plan on getting married? Kids younger than you are already holding their own.”

Ji Lingyun’s expression remained cool, “What’s the rush?”

“What do you mean, what’s the rush? I’m definitely eager to hold my grandchild! You won’t marry, the second won’t marry, do you want me to meet your great-grandma before you decide to have a child?”

Ji Lingyun: “…”

“It’s not just up to me whether or not to have a child.”

“You must get married within the next year. Even if you find a beggar, I won’t stop you. If it comes to it, get back together with Xiao Xue. You’re getting older and still a single dog, how does that look?” Qiao Luhua issued her final ultimatum.

However, Ji Lingyun remained unimpressed, slightly annoyed, he furrowed his brow, “We won’t get back together, I’m off to the company.”

Ji Qilin also stood up, “I’m heading to the research institute.”

One after the other, the brothers left the villa.

Qiao Luhua watched their retreating figures speechlessly, “The bigger they get, the more rebellious. They were cuter when they were little.”

“Good baby, there’s an empty room next door. Why don’t you take Xiao Qin and settle in there first?”