Chapter 103 A crooked upper beam makes a crooked lower beam

Jiang Chengli's expression changed drastically, but Feifei thought he was bothered by Zhou Yue's status as a reformatory prisoner like everyone else, so she quickly said, "Everyone makes mistakes. It's good that you can admit your mistakes and correct them. Besides, Mu Mu's mother's matter has nothing to do with her."

Yan Songyu coldly watched him lose his composure; was he scared already?

"Feifei, how did you and Zhou Mu meet?"

Before Jiang Chengli could hear a reply, a young woman's voice came from outside the door: "Second Uncle, what are you doing here? Grandma and I have been waiting for you for ages."

Everyone's attention was drawn to the young woman, who walked up to Jiang Chengli and asked, "Did you run into someone you know?"

Yan Songyu didn't recognize him. She had long forgotten the person she met during those two days in Xiaoxigou, but the one called Jiang Chengli "Second Uncle"? Was he from his hometown?

Feifei looked at the girl in her early twenties with curiosity. "Dad, who is she?"

"Second Aunt? Is that Second Aunt?" The girl suddenly grabbed Yan Songyu's hand excitedly. "Second Aunt hasn't changed at all over the years."

Upon hearing her address and carefully examining her face, Yan Songyu finally remembered the little girl who had brought her water before. "Pearl?"

“It’s me, Second Aunt! You still remember me!” Jiang Zhenzhu was very happy.

Yan Songyu awkwardly pulled her hand away and gave a faint smile. "Of course I remember. When did you come to Haishi?"

"I arrived yesterday. Grandma was sick, so my second uncle brought her here for treatment. I'm here to take care of her." After she finished speaking, she suddenly looked at Feifei on the hospital bed. "Is this Feifei? She's so big now, how did she get hurt?"

Feifei looked at Yan Songyu for help. Who is this?

Yan Songyu introduced, "This is your uncle's cousin, named Pearl."

Feifei greeted politely, "Hello, cousin, I'm Feifei."

"Oh, what a good girl! How can our Feifei be so adorable!" Jiang Zhenzhu gently pinched Feifei's uninjured face. "But how did this face get hurt? Grandma will be heartbroken if she sees it. She looks at your photos at home every day."

Yan Songyu couldn't pretend she hadn't heard anymore; she and Jiang Chengli were still husband and wife in name only, so she asked, "How is Mom?"

Jiang Chengli said in a low voice, "It's Alzheimer's disease."

He knew very well that if it weren't for this illness, she would never have come to Haishi with him; she would have abandoned him, her son, long ago.

"Then I'll go with you to see Mom. Let's not disturb Feifei and Mumu's rest here."

Jiang Chengli nodded, his gaze darkening slightly when she mentioned Zhou Mu. He needed to find a way to make Feifei and Zhou Mu fall out, and prevent Zhou Mu from having too much contact with Yan Songyu.

"Ayu, can you take good care of Feifei and Mumu for me?"

Feng Yu smiled and nodded, "Okay, go ahead without worry."

Hearing the sound, Jiang Zhenzhu looked over and paused in her steps, her eyes filled with amazement. She stared blankly at Feng Yu until he gave her an unpleasant look, at which point Jiang Zhenzhu blushed and awkwardly looked away.

Although Feng Yu is 37 years old, the only traces of time on him are the maturity and composure that come with age. The fine lines at the corners of his eyes are barely noticeable. His tall and handsome appearance, as well as the noble temperament of someone who has long held a high position, all attract a naive girl like Jiang Zhenzhu who has never seen the world.

Apart from the two children, Feifei and Mumu, everyone present was shrewd and naturally noticed Jiang Zhenzhu's little tricks.

Yan Songyu secretly glared at Feng Yu, who quickly begged for mercy. Jiang Chengli saw the exchange of glances between them. He looked at Jiang Zhenzhu, who had her head down but her ears were red, and suddenly a plan formed in his mind.

The three walked silently toward Jiang's mother's ward. Jiang Zhenzhu finally couldn't hold back and asked hesitantly, "Second Aunt, who was that person just now?"

A hint of displeasure flashed in Yan Songyu's eyes, but her voice remained indifferent. "My friend."

Lost in her own excitement, Jiang Zhenzhu didn't notice her coldness and continued to ask, "So... what's his name? Is there... is there..."

Why are you asking so many questions?

Given the current situation, Yan Songyu and Feng Yu's relationship is something that cannot be made public, but she instinctively dislikes men paying too much attention to Feng Yu. Moreover, Jiang Zhenzhu's concealment is not very clever; she is coveting Feng Yu!

"Yes, Pearl, why are you asking so many questions?" Jiang Chengli's malicious voice rang out. "That's Feng Yu, the chairman of Huasheng. He's 37 years old this year. He and I were both students sponsored by the Yan family, and he has a good relationship with your second aunt."

Yan Songyu gave Jiang Chengli a warning look, but Jiang Chengli had already been looking ahead.

"37?!" Jiang Zhenzhu exclaimed in surprise, "I really didn't expect that, I couldn't tell at all."

Jiang Chengli continued, "Don't underestimate him just because he's 37. It's no exaggeration to say he's young and promising. He worked at Ruixin for 12 years, and after leaving Ruixin, he founded Huasheng, a leading technology company, in just three years. He's worth billions and is still single. He's a true diamond bachelor."

Jiang Zhenzhu's eyes shone even brighter. "He's so amazing!"

Listening to Jiang Chengli's overt and covert attempts to entice her, Yan Songyu warned him with a stern face: "Jiang Chengli!"

Jiang Zhenzhu was confused and continued to calculate the age difference in her mind. Eighteen years...

Jiang Chengli chuckled indifferently, "We've arrived."

He pushed open the door, and Jiang's mother, who was sitting on the bed eating, immediately got off the bed. "You're my second son! Why are you back all of a sudden? Aren't you studying at university in Shanghai? Are you on vacation?"

"Mom, sit down first." Jiang Chengli helped his mother sit down.

She then spotted Jiang Zhenzhu. "Young lady, are you my second son's girlfriend? He just wrote a letter yesterday saying he has a girlfriend. Is that you?"

"Grandma, what nonsense are you talking about? I am Pearl, your granddaughter." Jiang Pearl pushed Yan Songyu forward. "This is my second aunt."

She explained to Yan Songyu, "Since Grandpa passed away two years ago, Grandma's memory has been confused. This year, she can no longer recognize us at all. That's why Mom and Dad, Uncle and Aunt contacted Uncle and asked him to bring Grandma to the big hospital in Shanghai for a checkup."

Jiang's mother stared at Yan Songyu for a long time, then suddenly patted Jiang Zhenzhu, "You child, you're the one talking nonsense. Is this your friend? How can you try to match her up with your second uncle? They're from different generations. Besides, my second son has a girlfriend, Yue'er from the Zhou family..."

Jiang Chengli: !

Upon hearing his mother mention Zhou Yue, Jiang Chengli immediately covered her mouth, saying, "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about?"

How could his mother know about his relationship with Zhou Yue? To avoid being entangled with the Zhou family, he and Zhou Yue had been dating secretly and hadn't told anyone. How could she have known?

"It was my third brother who talked to the Zhou family girl. If you bring up those old stories again and my third brother's wife finds out, won't that cause unrest in the family?"

Jiang's mother was clearly taken aback. "Third son and the Zhou family girl? Second daughter or third daughter?"

Jiang's mother didn't recognize anyone. After a quick look, Yan Songyu prepared to leave, as she didn't want to have too much contact with the Jiang family.

“Take good care of Mom. I remember your place has three bedrooms and a living room, which is just enough for Mom and Pearl to live in. I’ll come to see Mom again next time. I have to go back to take care of Feifei now.”

Jiang Zhenzhu stayed inside to take care of her mother, while Jiang Chengli followed Yan Songyu out the door. "Why did you let Feifei associate with the daughter of a convict? If the upper beam is not straight, the lower beam will be crooked too. What if she corrupts Feifei?"

Ha~ If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too?

She hadn't forgotten that in Jiang Chengli's eyes, Zhou Mu was her daughter.

Yan Songyu looked at Jiang Chengli sarcastically, "Adults' problems can't be blamed on children. Besides, you can see from Mumu's selfless act of saving Feifei that she is sincere towards Feifei. Mumu is a good child. Feifei likes her, and I like her too. Moreover, Feifei has her own ability to discern and won't be easily led astray by others."

“Xiaoyu, Feifei is the future of the Yan family and the heir of Ruixin. We should carefully consider her friendships to avoid any possible accidents. We can’t gamble on whether others are kind or not, and we don’t need Zhou Mu’s pitiful sincerity.”

Jiang Chengli's earnest persuasion made it seem as if he, a father who rarely showed his face to his child, was particularly responsible.

"I've already said, you don't need to worry about Feifei's affairs. I won't interfere with her friendships, and neither can you."

Seeing that he still wanted to pester her, Yan Songyu changed the subject, "Instead of maliciously speculating about a child, why don't you tell me who this Zhou Jiayue girl that Mom just mentioned is?"