The Wife Is a Superstar 2

Chapter 284 - V Arrives

The household staff paused what they were doing to bow in greeting and show their respect to the sprightly old man. They treated the elder as if he was the Manoban patriarch. And in a sense, he was. A handsome, roguish younger man followed closely behind him.

"Sister Zhiruo, Chitthip, did you give me the wrong time? Look at your household staff. It's obvious they're still preparing! Did you call me and my Jiyong this early to help out with the preparations? I'm telling you, I'm old already! I don't have the energy to work! Do you want this old man to break his back, ah?" Grandpa complained in a loud, booming voice. However, it was obvious in the twinkle in his eyes that he was just teasing the two madams. "Jiyong my boy, your Aunt Chitthip wants to enslave you today. Go help her out!"

"Hello, Grandma and Aunt. It's been a long time. Good to see you all again," Jiyong ignored Grandpa and greeted the two madams instead, flashing them a devilish smile.

They were slightly taken aback by his overflowing charm. Chitthip couldn't stop herself from blushing. Grandma squinted her sharp eyes and looked more carefully at Jiyong. She nodded with a pleased expression.

"Jiyong my dear, you look absolutely dashing. You look more mature now than the last time I saw you," Grandma told him.

Jiyong's smile became even more roguish. "Grandma, what can I say? I've grown up."

"That you are. Very good. Grandma is happy for you."

"Oh, I'm so glad that Lisa snatched Jennie early," Chitthip mumbled before she could stop herself. She covered her mouth when she realized what she just said, blushing even more.

"Oy oy, Chitthip! What did you just say? Are you rubbing in this old man's face that my Jiyong didn't get Jennie? I want to know!"

"N-no...of course not, Uncle..." Chitthip began fidgeting.

A devilish chuckle made Jiyong even more handsome. "Aunt, don't worry. Even if Third Brother and Jennie aren't lovers, there's no way I'd pursue her. Jennie and I are brother and sister. A romantic relationship between us is out of question. We don't practice incest."

"Oh...I see..." Chitthip felt a little confused at how serious Jiyong was treating his sibling-like relationship with Jennie. However, she didn't ask him why because she was just relieved that her own son got Jennie.

Grandma led her noisy friend and Jiyong to the living area for some tea while Chitthip returned to the kitchen to make sure that all the dishes would be ready in time for dinner. Jiyong charmed Grandma, making her laugh and feel like a younger woman.

"Jiyong my dear, you're still as naughty as ever, just like your grandfather, but there's something different about you. I can't pinpoint what it is but I know you've changed somehow. Whatever it is, I like that you seem more mature now," Grandma said.

Jiyong kept the roguish smile on his face, but his eyes darkened dangerously for a few moments before the playful twinkle in his eyes returned. Nobody noticed the quick change in his expression.

He quietly sipped tea, not really listening to the two elders who were bickering about various trivial things. If not for his little sister, he wouldn't even bother coming here. He had so many things to do as leader of the Shadow Winds. This was a critical time for his group to consolidate their power before the authorities started suppressing them.

About half an hour later, someone arrived.

Jiyong's sharp senses allowed him to be the first one to notice V's arrival. However, he didn't really care much about the younger man so he just stayed silent, continuing to sip his tea.

Grandpa soon noticed the new arrival. "There you are, Taehyung my boy!" His voice boomed, catching the attention of Grandma.

"Hello, Grandma, Grandpa, Brother," V greeted them. He walked to his grandmother and gave her a hug and a kiss on her cheek.

Dark shadows encircled his red eyes. He looked exhausted and thinner. Nevertheless, he still looked hot and stylish as always.

"You look terrible, my boy! Why do you look like a zombie? I want to know!"

V laughed weakly, scratching his head in an awkward manner. "I've been busy writing some new songs for my comeback."

"Hai! You musicians are a bunch of weirdos, that's what! Ruby also looked like a zombie playing the piano all day when we were at Switzerland...oh! She was depressed that time. Are you also depressed, V my boy? Tell Grandpa! Maybe I can help."

"No, Grandpa. I'm not depressed. I'm alright, really. Just feeling inspired to write some music."

"That's how you look when you're inspired? Bah! It's better if you're not inspired then. Otherwise, you'll turn uglier the more inspiration hits you. Bahahaha!"

"Oh be quiet, you old gorilla! Stop bullying my grandson," Grandma rebuked her noisy friend.

"Who're you calling old gorilla, you old hag? And I'm not bullying the boy! I'm just showing him my grandfatherly love and concern!"

Before the two elders could bicker again, V interrupted them. "Grandpa, you mentioned Ruby. Is she the same Ruby who's the fiancée of my brother? The one he'll bring today?"

"Of course she's the same Ruby! Why do you look so clueless, my boy? Eh? Don't tell me you don't know who Ruby is?"

"Yeah, I don't really know her. I haven't met my brother's girlfriend...I mean, his fiancée yet."

"Bahahaha! You dunderheaded boy! You obviously know who—ah! Never mind." Grandpa gave an evil chuckle. "It's better that you meet your future sister-in-law in person later. It's going to be fun! Bahahaha! Jiyong my boy. Make sure to take good pictures of your Brother V's reaction later."

"You wicked old gorilla," Grandma muttered while chuckling and sighing at the same time at her friend's antics. However, she didn't tell her grandson the truth either.

They all sat down. V sat beside Jiyong while the two elders started squabbling once again.

"Brother, have you met sister-in-law yet?"

"Hm, yeah."

V didn't notice Jiyong's disinterest. He was too curious about his brother's fiancée. It seemed that he was the only one who hadn't met her yet.

"What is she like? Is she beautiful? How old is she? What does she do? Is she cold and scary like Big Bro?"

Jiyong raised an eyebrow at V's nonstop questions. "You really don't know who she is?"

"If I knew, I wouldn't be asking you all of these questions. The elders won't tell me anything. All I know is that she's named Ruby. I don't know anything else."

"Heh~" Jiyong studied him with intense eyes.

V began to feel uncomfortable under Jiyong's probing gaze. "Brother? Is there something on my face?"

Jiyong looked away. "Nothing," he said. His tone and expression were light, but there was an unreadable look in his eyes. Then he smirked. 'She'll never like you. You lack substance compared to your brother,' he thought to himself.

He turned to V again. "You want to know what Ruby is like?"

"Yes, of course. She's my future sister-in-law after all."

"Well...she's the most beautiful, talented and intelligent woman I know in the world," Jiyong told him with an affectionate smile.