Gene from the 13th Department of Bright City

"Give your true love the most eternal gemstone. Buy Clayman jewelry now and get 20% off for newlyweds, and you can also use Clayman Auditorium as the wedding venue for free!"

There were bursts of clapping, and in an open-air lawn venue surrounded by flowers, many businessmen and family members stood up one after another and kept clapping their hands.

The host quickly left the stage after finishing his speech. At this time, some businessmen walked over, including Ji Yun and her husband, including Ivy's father Clayman Jr. and mother Ista.

This is the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the latest event launched by Clayman Jewelry Company. In recent times, the sales of Clayman Jewelry have begun to skyrocket because many young couples are getting married, and Congress has introduced a law for young people. There are multiple welfare measures such as welfare subsidies in the area where men and women get married, as well as childcare deposits and so on.

At this time, there were a few people who looked very happy on the sidelines. They were standing, and there were no seats for them. They kept cheering, shouting Istar's name, and tried their best to nuzzle in front of the camera. There are young and old, 11 people in total.

Many people at the venue looked at these people who came to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony with disdain. They were members of the Chloe family, the poorest small family in Bright City. The whole family only knew how to eat, drink and have fun. He relied on the Kleiman family for support for his entire life, and if Ista hadn't married little Kleiman that year, the Chloe family would have been destroyed long ago.

Today is October 10, 2229, and it is also the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Clayman Jewelry. This old jewelry family company has existed since the founding of Brilliant City. It has experienced half a century of ups and downs and almost collapsed.

If it weren't for the child in Ista's belly, the marriage contract with the Ji family was completed, and the Ji family's support was obtained. It would have been over by now. However, in recent years, the jewelry industry has begun to come back to life, and jewelry from low-end to high-end has quickly occupied the market. This is all thanks to Ista's daughter Ivy, who is now the president of the design department of Clayman Jewelry and controls all the design and production rights of Clayman Jewelry.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony ended in a cheerful atmosphere, and then the banquet began. It is now 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and the banquet will last until the early morning of tomorrow.

The 11 people from Chloe's family quickly occupied a table close to the chefs. Many people present knew that they wanted to get the food they wanted as soon as possible.

There was a cough, the patriarch of the Chloe family nodded, swallowed, looked at the pieces of steak on the barbecue, and said immediately.

"We haven't had such good food for a long time. Everyone didn't eat breakfast or lunch today. You must eat well, especially you, Bea, you must eat more. You are pregnant with the child now."

A beautiful woman with a slightly bulging belly smiled and nodded. The man next to her, who had not yet shaved her beard and was wearing a somewhat wrinkled old suit, smiled and hugged the woman next to her.

"Of course, we have to have a good meal."

The family of 11 people did not care about the disdainful looks of the people around them. They were already staring at the steaks that the chefs were frying, as well as a jar of sauces with a strong aroma next to them, and many fresh vegetables and fruits that went with the steaks. They planned to wait for the chefs After loading, go and get it right away.

There were also some seafood items that made everyone greedy. Everyone just wanted to eat everything at the banquet. At this time, a tall man was already carrying a bottle of wine and started drinking by himself.

"Idiot, your stomach is still empty now. If you drink too much, you won't be able to eat anything later."

The other people around were not as active as the Chloe family. Most people were busy chatting. This noon barbecue banquet was meaningless to most people. What was important was business.

Ista and her husband were talking about the next cooperation with Ji Yun and his wife. Ivy was listening quietly. It had been many times and she had not seen the shadow of Ji Mo. It seemed that he had really left. to the upper level.

"By the way, Ji Yun, that child in Ji Mo has been missing lately."

As soon as Ista finished speaking, Ivy noticed the brief unhappiness on the faces of Ji Yun and her husband. She had not heard the news about Ji Mo from some classmates. Everyone did not know what Ji Mo was doing and had been cut off. Liaise with everyone at the top.

"I'm really sorry for letting you see the joke!"

Ista smiled awkwardly and looked at the chef. His parents and other people had gathered around and started to pick up the food. For a moment, both families and the people nearby laughed, and Ivy burst into laughter. She pulled her mother and walked away. She had to take her mother there to relieve this embarrassment.

Ivy had heard about Chloe's family to some extent. It was her mother's family. In order to educate her mother, Chloe's family saved money and sent Ista to the best school, no matter how she dressed or dressed. As well as all aspects of etiquette, Ista was raised to be elegant and decent. As expected, the naturally beautiful Ista did not disappoint the Chloe family, and successfully entered into a marriage contract with the Clayman family.

Because of the strong backing of the Kleiman family, they didn't have to worry about life problems at all. The Chloe family, which was already impoverished and about to go bankrupt, became lazy from this moment on. They also developed a bad habit of asking for money.

I can’t count the number of times I’ve asked for money. The little Clayman Ista was originally married to didn’t have a high status in the family and didn’t have much money himself. But because his parents would always come over from time to time, it was ostensibly to visit their daughter. , in fact, he was just asking for money. Every time his son-in-law, Kleinman, could only find a way to get some money to give to his parents-in-law, and they would leave.

Even during the Kleiman family's inheritance turmoil, when the couple was having a hard time, the Chloe family still asked for money under various pretexts without showing any mercy and never having the slightest sense of shame. Ta could only think of ways to give money to his parents again and again.

This vicious cycle has continued until now. All the expenses of the Chloe family are borne by the Kleiman family, but now a contract has been made to give each of them 1,000 yuan on a regular basis every month. No money is allowed to be paid to them. The Kleimans asked for money in a variety of ways.

Now there are 11 people in Chloe's family, and they can receive 11,000 yuan a month from the Kleiman family. It is completely enough to live in the upper class. The premise is that you can't travel and entertain in the upper class, and you can only buy some food to cook for yourself. Food is completely sufficient, and some necessary entertainment activities can only be driven to the middle level.

Ivy was also asked for money by her maternal grandparents, aunts, nieces, etc. Ivy did not know about it at the time, because this kind of thing was a shame for the entire Kleiman family. At that time, Ivy only had He was only 10 years old and had no idea. He really thought that his grandparents were short of money, so he gave them the few hundred yuan he needed to buy some clothes.

After knowing the truth, Ivy was quite angry at the time, but now she has no choice but to deal with the Chloe family. Her father has strictly warned her not to give them extra money unless they are willing to work. Not even a cent more can be given.

"Ivy, come here quickly."

Grandpa shouted as soon as he passed by, and Ivy smiled elegantly and greeted everyone in the family.

"Mom and Dad, can you calm down?"

Looking at the food piled on the table that was taken from various chef stations, Istan felt quite embarrassed.

"What are you afraid of Ista, we are relatives."

"Brother, why don't you work hard for a few years and then get married? You're not young anymore."

Ista looked at his brother, Mousse, the eldest member of this generation in the family, and reminded him. Mousse scratched his head.

"Let's see in a few years."

Ivy just stood aside quietly, looking at the happy family. Ivy was a little more sensible in the past and felt that her grandparents and everyone in the family devoted all their efforts to cultivating her mother just to exchange her mother for a long-term marriage. Meal tickets, this approach seemed a bit despicable to Ivy, but in reality this family did do this, and it was indeed done.

But gradually Ivy also realized that this lazy and lazy Chloe family is an optimist in a sense. The whole family is very good at playing and eating and drinking. They feel that there is no need to work or experience suffering. , just have fun every day, having fun is the most important thing in their lives.

"By the way, Ista, go and tell little Clayman if you can give us an extra 1,000 yuan."

As soon as grandpa spoke, Ista became embarrassed, and grandma immediately added.

"Look, Bea is about to give birth to a baby, and our Chloe family now has 12 people."

Ista pressed her forehead. She had persuaded the whole family many times to work hard. The Kleiman family and even the Ji family were willing to help, but they didn't want to work at all. The whole family just wanted to continue eating, drinking and having fun for the rest of their lives. Go down.

"Mom, Dad, brother, and you"

Ista looked at the whole family bitterly, not knowing what to say. Finally, she gave up and nodded.

"I'll talk to my husband."

Ivy smiled and sat next to Bea. She was her cousin and the daughter of her sister-in-law. The whole family was talking about what was delicious and what was not delicious, but the next second the family’s actions made Ivy Some were caught off guard, and the food that everyone didn't really want to eat was put directly into the storage boxes they carried.

"Cousin, I heard that the jewelry you designed recently has been a big hit."

Bea said with a smile, took out the light and shadow phone, and brought up a light and shadow panel. Ivy nodded and looked at the jewelry she designed on the light and shadow panel. The female ones looked sharp and angular, while the male ones looked more rounded. One-to-one wedding rings, one large and one small, are made of bright-colored metal and some small particles of synthetic gemstones. They look very beautiful and elegant, but there is an indescribable bitterness in them, because the color of men is mild. Feminine colors are intense and symbolize love.

"But the price is a bit high, 3,999."

Ivy nodded and explained that aside from the design, many places needed to be polished slowly by people, and the machine could not achieve the required accuracy for the time being.

"Okay, my husband only gave me such a small gem when we got married."

As Bea said, she raised her hand and stretched out her ring finger. There was a silver ring with a small ruby ​​on it. The husband next to Bea laughed awkwardly. His name was Tim, and he was from a small family that had long been destroyed. The last one left.

"Yes, I really have no money, so I have no choice but to give this as a gift. But Sister Ivy, don't underestimate this ruby. It's been passed down from our family."

Ivy smiled awkwardly. She knew gems well, and she soon discovered that the luster and brightness of this ruby ​​were not enough, and there were signs of wear. It should be because the density was too low, but she did not tell the truth.

"How about cousin, give us a pair!"

Ivy didn't know how to answer, but at this moment the mother opposite spoke.

"Beya!"

The whole family laughed for a moment, and Bea immediately muttered.

"What does it matter? Your family is so rich now. It's really stingy."

"By the way, Bea, has the child's name been decided yet?"

Ivy immediately changed the topic, and the whole family laughed and said a name together.

"Chloe!"

Ivy and her mother Ista were both confused, when grandpa explained.

"This is a girl's name. She carries everything about our family, so I named her directly after the family. I found that continuing to rely on the help of my son-in-law's family is not an option. In the future, we will devote all our efforts to cultivating Ke. Roy, at least let her become a genius like Miss Michelle of the Abron family, so that we don't have to worry about our future life."

For a while, everyone was talking about it, saying that after Chloe was born, everyone would contribute one to two hundred yuan a month to be used as Chloe's training fund.

For a moment, both Ista and Ivy looked at the family dumbfounded, unable to say a word.

"It's best to become a member of parliament or a senior executive in the administrative department, so that you can make money quickly."

Tim said with a smile, and Ivy swallowed. It was really unbelievable to say such a thing so nakedly.

"Dad, if you do this, what will happen to this child in the future?"

Ista's words were interrupted by noisy conversations. Ivy looked at the family quietly, unable to say a word. Looking at Bea's belly, Ivy knew that once this child was born, in such a special time In a family, the road from childhood to adulthood may be bumpy.

Chloe's entire family has declined to the point where they have sold everything they can. Except for the house in the family area, there is nothing left. It is impossible for them to push this child to the upper echelons of power. .

"By the way, Ista, please see if there is a suitable member of the family and help us recommend Chloe."

Ivy looked at her grandfather with a serious expression. Although the immunity of the family has been completely abolished and family marriages need to be controlled, there are still many people in the family who are marrying each other. This is almost universal in the entire family circle. It is an unwritten rule. This kind of marriage is more common in some families that have declined, or in those families that find ways to marry for the purpose of power.

The children of most families can still only obey their parents' orders for the sake of the family. Ivy thought of the major event in the past that shocked the entire family circle. The struggle that her classmate's mother, Wilsey, made with her death only lasted for a short time. The effect was achieved, but now, the family has returned to its past appearance, especially after Alpha left, this situation has intensified.

Ivy looked at Bea's belly with solemn eyes. She felt a numbness on her back and sweat began to flow. She had to do something for this child, because she was the same, for The family must marry at the end of the season.

The Kleiman family and the Ji family have cooperated to the point where they are in perfect harmony. It is impossible to cancel their marriage, but this unborn child still has a future.

Chloe's family was still chattering endlessly about Chloe's future, how to train Chloe, and which school he should send to. In the end, everyone discussed and discussed that sending Chloe to Shengde was the best option. good result.

"Esta, you have to help us. After all, this is the hope of our Chloe family as a whole. Little Chloe is your grandniece. You have to help us. Shengde's tuition is not ordinary. The height is so high that we may not be able to bear it.”

Ista was a little embarrassed, but still nodded.

"I'll talk to my husband."

The family cheered, eager to pop Chloe out of their belly so they could live a good life right away.

Ivy really didn't know what to say, but she felt extremely uneasy in her heart. There were fine beads of sweat on both sides of her forehead. Her breathing became a little difficult. This inexplicable uncomfortable feeling filled her body. , if there is still a chance to speak out now, and if I do nothing, this child's future will be miserable.

Ivy has realized that she has to do something, but she doesn't know where to start. At this moment, Ivy's mind is thinking of Gene. If it weren't for Jean, Ivy might also be with her. The rest of the family generally sinks into fate. However, Jean said that even if the fate is already determined, one can still live as beautiful as a flower in the process.

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Following a knocking sound, Ivy stood up with her hands on the table. The family who were still talking and laughing for a while looked at Ivy.

"You have just handed this child over to me, Grandpa. I will be responsible for teaching this child."

"Of course, cousin, you are so outstanding, beautiful and smart, this child will definitely be like you in the future."

The family immediately clapped their hands and decided. Ivy breathed a sigh of relief at this moment. She looked at the excited smile on Bea's face and closed her eyes silently. This was the first time in her life that she had made such a decision. Ivy looked at Bea's belly. She didn't know how to teach a child.

Ivy has only had one experience of teaching others, and that was at the primary education stage. In order to help Niya make up lessons, she did a pretty good job, but Ivy had no confidence in how to raise a child.

Seeing the hesitation and uneasiness on her daughter's face, Ishtar took her daughter away from the family temporarily for an excuse. Then, in a place near the flower bed, Ishtar asked.

"Ivy, why did you say that all of a sudden?"

Ivy hummed.

"I don't know what's going on. I just feel that the child is quite pitiful. Everything was arranged before he was born."

Ivy knows very well that if the child is not too smart, everything after birth will be a disaster for her. Even if the child is smart enough, he will be tied up by the Chloe family. Their despicable living habits will make This child's future is very difficult.

Ista pressed her forehead in discomfort. She knew the nature of her family. In the more than twenty years since she got married, she had slowly changed some deep-rooted things.

"It will be difficult, Ivy, to teach a child, especially the situation at your grandparents' house."

Ivy nodded.

"Mom, I think that child would be really pitiful if no one wants to take care of her."

Ista nodded understandingly, hugged her daughter and then walked towards Ji Yun and the others. There were some things that Ista was a little worried about. After asking her daughter, she had no feelings for Ji Mo at all, but she could only be passive. You have to accept all this, and the wedding day of the two families has not been set yet. The daughter is ready, but the Ji family doesn't know what happened and is still delaying it.

"Do you know something?"

Ista asked, and Ivy shook her head. She glanced back at Chloe and her family, who were still enjoying the banquet happily, not affected by everything around them.

Although Ivy is disgusted with the behavior of her grandparents' family, she feels that their family's bad atmosphere and self-centered behavior are actually quite good, at least very independent.

Chloe's family has basically not cared about other people's opinions and lived completely in their own family world. Growing up, her grandparents, including her uncles and aunts, would give themselves a red envelope every Chinese New Year, although there were many red envelopes. I only had a few dollars back then, but this habit has not changed to this day.

The Chloe family has both good and bad sides, which is a bit hard to describe for Ivy.

At this time, a commotion broke out. Some of the guests present were very dissatisfied with the behavior of the Chloe family. When they were getting food, they had an argument with them. For a while, many people around them came over. Star ran over in a hurry, but at this time Ivy grabbed her mother and shook her head.

"Ivy, why are you holding me back?"

Ivy shook her head and signaled her mother to wait for a while before going over. Ivy noticed that some of the big families at the scene looked like they were watching the joke, and the people who had the conflict with the Chloe family were the Abrons. , the current situation would be very embarrassing if my mother, who is now a member of the Kleiman family, and I were in the past.

The various misdeeds of the Chloe family are no longer a secret in the family circle, and they are the first to be rude. If my mother goes to say good things to the Chloe family, it will embarrass the Clayman family.

There are also many businessmen who are not part of the family, all waiting to see the joke. This kind of circle atmosphere is the atmosphere of the current integration of family circles and businessmen. If some news appears in the report tomorrow, it will affect to the Kleiman Family of Companies share price.

"It's okay, I'll take care of it."

Ivy regained her smile and walked over slowly. Soon some of the onlookers also gave way. Ivy saw her grandpa and grandma arguing with each other, but the other party had a contemptuous attitude and kept talking. The 11 people in the Chloe family were taunting each other excitedly, and other members of the Abron family also came over.

"Everyone!"

At this time, Ivy stood in the middle of the two groups, and the quarrel subsided slightly. Her grandparents seemed to hope that Ivy would help them come forward. Ivy just kept smiling, and then raised one hand and pointed to the sky.

"The weather is nice today, isn't it?"

Both parties to the quarrel, including the onlookers, looked at Ivy with some confusion, not knowing what she was going to do.

"Today's weather is very nice, isn't it! Grandpa and grandma, Mr. Charlie!"

Ivy said, looking at the middle-aged man next to him, he laughed disdainfully.

"Miss Ivy, you Clayman family should be careful. After all, such a rogue family will affect the reputation of your family as a whole."

Ivy smiled without nodding or shaking her head, but looked at Bea, and then walked over with a smile.

"Don't be too excited, Bea. You still have a baby in your belly. Being too excited will have a bad impact on the baby, and so will everyone."

Ivy said, turning around and bowing slightly.

"Mr. Charlie, I apologize to you for being rude to my grandparents and other family members. I just ask you to take back those insulting words. Even if the Chloe family is in decline and poor, they are still my relatives. I He is also a member of the Chloe family. As for what you just said, Mr. Charlie, is the term "bitch" too much for a child who has not yet been born! Even though my family is so rude, it is still The unborn child has nothing to do with it, right?"

The people of the Abron family were embarrassed for a while. Facing Ivy with a serious expression, Charlie had to say sorry, and then the people on both sides left.

"I'm sorry to all guests, I've made everyone laugh today."

Ivy, her grandparents, and her family returned to the table, and the family was still talking about the people in the Ablon family just now.

"What's so great, they are just a branch of the Abron family."

Tim said, and the whole family nodded. Ivy looked at such a family, and then pressed her forehead and said.

"Grandpa, grandma, uncle, aunt, if you really want to eat in the future, you can come to my place and I will cook food for you. Please don't go to those unnecessary banquets, okay?"

For a moment, the whole family stared at Ivy with bright eyes and began to speak flattering words. The corners of Ivy's eyes twitched slightly in embarrassment.

"It's just that I can't come here often. After all, I still have my own work to do, okay?"