Chen Ziming: ...
Today's nth time being speechless.
"Mom, you're going a bit too far."
"No, I bought quite a bit more, but I thought it would seem strange to give too much at once, so I only brought this gold one."
"The jade bracelet was brought by your grandmother, and it's a very high-quality one."
Chen Kang'an glanced at the gift and also frowned:
"Chairman Meng, you've been a bit unfocused lately."
"Yes, Chairman Meng, your behavior today is very strange." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Chen Ziming suddenly realized and chimed in.
He had clearly said on the phone that he was coming home to discuss matters, but he told his grandparents that he was bringing his girlfriend home.
He hadn't met the girl, yet she was happily presenting gifts.
What was she really up to?
Seeing both father and son staring at her suspiciously, Meng Hualan was speechless and looked at Chen Kang'an:
"When I asked you to come home, did I not specifically ask about his girlfriend?"
Chen Kang'an thought for a moment and nodded slightly.
"And then you told your parents, and by the time I got home, they were both here. Can I say that you conveyed the message incorrectly and made them come all this way for nothing?"
Chen Ziming: ...
"So I'm being blamed."
"Yes, is that not allowed?" Ms. Meng raised an eyebrow at her eldest son, speaking with considerable confidence.
"As long as you're happy, can I leave now."
He really didn't know what their subordinates would think if they saw them like this. They would probably be shocked speechless.
"Go, go, always thinking of leaving," Meng Hualan glared at him, but still closed the jewelry box and handed it to him:
"Although you didn't bring her, Mom really likes her. And after looking at her social media, it's as good as meeting her. Take this gift to her, and you can arrange the rest yourself."
Chen Kang'an couldn't help but sigh: "You'll really scare the girl like this."
"Dad is right, put it away and give it to her when you see her," Chen Ziming glanced at his phone. Su Yue had sent him a message saying Li Niannian had to work overtime again, so she was going home first.
He smiled slightly and replied to her.
He was even more eager to get home and leave immediately.
"Wait a moment longer," Meng Hualan said again.
"Mom, what else do you have to say? Just say it all at once," he frowned.
"About Zheng Yan..."
His heart instantly sank.
He knew she wouldn't fail to mention it.
Seeing his unhappy expression, Meng Hualan smiled and continued: "You thought Mom was going to say what? Zheng Haiyun did come to me, crying and lamenting, portraying his daughter as extremely innocent."
"However, I had someone investigate and found out the truth."
"I just wanted to praise you; you did a good job."
So that's what it was.
"Thank you, Mom." He responded faintly, his tone much improved.
Seeing that they truly had nothing else, Chen Ziming secretly breathed a sigh of relief, said goodbye to the two elders, and turned to leave.
...
Su Yue was at the shopping mall in the residential area.
On her way back, her period started. Fortunately, she always kept supplies in her bag, so she went home first to tidy up.
However, Chen Ziming's house didn't have any, so she came here to buy some.
But when she scanned the QR code to pay, she was in an awkward situation.
Her phone was dead.
She also hadn't brought any cash.
"Excuse me, can I leave it here for now? I'll come back to pay in a bit." A wave of pain in her lower abdomen made her press it with her hand. She then said to the cashier.
The cashier acknowledged her and was about to place the items in the shopping basket behind her when—
"Sister, I'll pay for you!" Suddenly, a somewhat familiar figure flashed over. Zhou Mu showed his payment QR code on his phone and placed it directly in front of the cashier.