"I don't believe that!"
After speaking, Dongfang Mei asked Jiang Yi, "Did your mom say anything about me just now? Did she say I'm too lazy, not virtuous, or something like that?"
"No, don't overthink it!" Jiang Yi said quickly.
"Then what did she say about me?" Dongfang Mei asked.
"She said you are gentle and virtuous, and that marrying you means I will have good fortune in the future!" Jiang Yi said.
Jiang Yi began to sigh inwardly.
He didn't want to play the mediator, but he had no choice.
To help Dongfang Mei get along with his mother, he had to act as the go-between.
"Pfft..."
Dongfang Mei suddenly burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Jiang Yi asked.
"You really are a mediator. I know my mother's personality; how could she say something like that!" Dongfang Mei replied.
"You know about mediators too?" Jiang Yi asked.
"Of course, I'm a mediator, the kind who smooths things over, right?"
Dongfang Mei continued, "Alright, I know you were just trying to make me happy and wanted me to get along with your mother. The moment I woke up and saw your worried expression, I knew you were troubled by matters between me and your mother."
"Don't worry, I won't let you be caught in the middle. I will do my best to be the kind of daughter-in-law I should be!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi was touched.
Dongfang Mei was reasonable and didn't make unreasonable demands, which greatly relieved Jiang Yi.
"I have a question I'd like to ask you!" Dongfang Mei said.
"What question?" Jiang Yi asked.
"If the conflict between me and your mother escalates, and you can only help one of us, who would you choose?" Dongfang Mei asked.
Upon hearing this question, Jiang Yi felt helpless!
Just moments ago, he thought Dongfang Mei understood him and could empathize with his situation.
But then she suddenly asked such a question.
There was no way to answer it.
"You and Mom have just started living together and don't understand each other well, which is why there are some minor issues. As you spend more time together and get to know each other, these problems will disappear. Believe me!" Jiang Yi said.
"Don't change the subject. Answer my question first!" Dongfang Mei insisted.
"Aren't you putting me in a difficult position?"
Jiang Yi gazed at Dongfang Mei gently and said, "One is my biological mother, and the other is the woman I love most. How can you ask me to choose? If you absolutely force me to choose, then I'll just have to wash my hands of it. You two can sort it out yourselves!"
Instead of getting angry, Dongfang Mei laughed at his words.
"You just said I'm the woman you love most. Is that the truth?" Dongfang Mei asked.
"Did I say that?" Jiang Yi asked.
"You did! You said it and then immediately denied it. You're doing this on purpose!" Dongfang Mei frowned.
"I think I did say that!"
Jiang Yi said with a slight smile.
This trick worked, and he easily appeased Dongfang Mei.
However, Jiang Yi knew this was only temporary. There was no immediate solution for them to get along harmoniously; it would have to be a gradual process.
"Knock knock..."
A knock sounded from outside the room.
Jiang Yi opened the door to find a servant from the villa.
"Mr. Jiang, Miss Dongfang, the meal is ready!" the servant said.
"Understood!" Jiang Yi replied.
Then, Jiang Yi and Dongfang Mei left the room and headed to the dining room.
Upon arriving at the dining room, Dongfang Mei looked up and saw Li Ping sitting in a chair with a solemn expression.
Seeing Li Ping looking like that, Dongfang Mei became flustered.
Dongfang Mei thought Li Ping was angry because she had woken up too late.
"Let's eat!"
Li Ping spoke as Jiang Yi and Dongfang Mei arrived, "I'm quite hungry now!"
Dongfang Mei cautiously sat down in a chair.
Seeing Dongfang Mei's demeanor, Jiang Yi wanted to laugh but dared not.
"You've worked hard these past few days!"
Li Ping's gaze fell on Dongfang Mei as she said, "You just got married to Jiang Yi, and I've had you so busy. You don't need to worry about Xiao Xin's affairs. Rest well and take care of yourself, and give me a big healthy grandson."
After speaking, Li Ping personally served Dongfang Mei a bite of food.
Li Ping's sudden kindness towards Dongfang Mei made her feel uncomfortable, and she quickly murmured a thank you.
Throughout the meal, Dongfang Mei felt more uneasy than if she were in prison.
After the meal, Li Ping took out a bracelet and handed it to Dongfang Mei, saying, "This bracelet was given to me by Jiang Yi's grandmother, and now I'm giving it to you."
"Mom, I can't accept such a valuable gift!" Dongfang Mei exclaimed in surprise.
"It's not about the value; it's just a small token of my affection!"
Li Ping added, "If you don't want it, then forget it. After all, this bracelet is quite old, and young people nowadays don't really like such old-fashioned pieces."
"That's not what I meant..." Dongfang Mei quickly explained.
"Since that's not what you meant, then accept it!" Li Ping said.
Dongfang Mei had no choice but to accept it.
Li Ping's overwhelming kindness towards Dongfang Mei left her feeling flustered.
"You go out first. I need to talk to Jiang Yi!" Li Ping said to Dongfang Mei.
Hearing this, Dongfang Mei glanced at Jiang Yi and then left the dining room.
After Dongfang Mei left, Li Ping turned her attention to Jiang Yi and said, "Are you satisfied now? I wasn't planning to be nice to Dongfang Mei, but I didn't want you to be caught in the middle and feel bad."
"That bracelet is my favorite piece of jewelry, and now I've given it to Dongfang Mei. I hope she doesn't cause any more trouble from now on!"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He had been somewhat worried when Li Ping suddenly became so kind to Dongfang Mei.
Only after hearing Li Ping's intentions did Jiang Yi feel at ease.
"I'm going to the company now! Xiao Xin's matters are entrusted to you. Inform me immediately if there's any news!" Li Ping said.
"Okay!"
Jiang Yi nodded.
Li Ping said nothing further. She left the dining room, collected some documents from the hall, and then drove away from the villa.
Seeing Li Ping leave, Dongfang Mei breathed a sigh of relief.
"What did your mom talk to you about just now? Was she saying bad things about me?" Dongfang Mei asked Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi felt speechless.
"You've said this many times. Stop overthinking things! How could my mom possibly speak ill of you?" Jiang Yi said helplessly.
"I was just asking casually!"
Dongfang Mei continued, "Your mom is suddenly being so nice to me, and it makes me uneasy. I don't feel secure at all!"
Jiang Yi took a deep breath.
It seemed they couldn't afford to be idle. As soon as they had nothing to do, conflicts would arise immediately.