This drinking session thoroughly got Shen Fang drunk. He said he would stop after two glasses, but Zeng Li's uncles, whether they had sobered up or not, persuaded him to drink a few more glasses. As expected, Shen Fang got drunk again.

The next morning, when Shen Fang woke up, he was completely bewildered. Looking at Zeng Li, who was still fast asleep beside him, Shen Fang tiptoed out of bed and looked around for water to drink.

After drinking a glass of water, I finally felt better.

"You're awake?"

Shen Fang turned around and saw Zeng Li rubbing her eyes, looking at him gently.

Did I wake you up?

Zeng Li smiled and said, "No, I just woke up."

After saying that, he got off the bed and hugged Shen Fang like a sloth, snuggling against Shen Fang's chest.

Looking at Zeng Li in his arms, who looked like a little girl, Shen Fang kissed Zeng Li's forehead.

Zeng Li wrapped her arms around Shen Fang's neck and returned his kiss.

Just as the two were lost in their sweet romance, the door opened. Zeng Yu appeared in the doorway. Seeing their expressions, she quickly covered her eyes with her hands: "Breakfast is ready..."

Zeng Li rolled her eyes at Zeng Yu and got off Shen Fang: "You didn't even knock before coming in."

Zeng Li chuckled, "Who knew you guys would do this so early in the morning? I never knock before entering your room. It's just a habit."

"Hurry up, Mom's waiting."

"Okay." Zeng Li pouted and rolled her eyes at her sister. How annoying.

After changing their clothes, the two left the room and went to the living room, where Shen Kun and Zhong Xue'er were already sitting at the dining table. The table was piled high with food, including soy milk, fried dough sticks, steamed buns, shumai, bean curd sheets, sour soup, hot dry noodles, and all sorts of other breakfast items.

"Come and have breakfast! I didn't know what you guys liked, so I bought a little extra. You drank too much yesterday, didn't you? Come on, Xiao Shen, have some sour soup to sober up." Mother Zeng first served Shen Fang a bowl of sour soup, which Shen Fang quickly took.

"Thank you, Auntie."

"Oh, why are you being so polite, child?" Mother Zeng said with a smile, urging everyone to start eating.

To be honest, the breakfasts in Hubei are quite delicious. The flavors here are savory, salty, sour, and spicy, which are very appetizing. Although he is from eastern Guangdong and eats lighter food, Shen Fang was very satisfied with the breakfasts in Hubei. Not only him, but also Shen Kun, who was eating heartily, showed that the breakfasts suited his taste perfectly.

"This child eats so well!" Mother Zeng loved seeing young people with big appetites. Being able to eat a lot was a blessing.

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Xiao Kun has always had a good appetite since he was a child."

After breakfast, Zeng's mother looked at everyone and said, "Today, Da Li's uncle is treating us. Xiao Shen, as a guest, you must eat more today. Don't be shy. Treat everyone like family."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Auntie, I won't stand on ceremony. I'm family, after all. My uncle is treating, shouldn't we go buy something?"

Mother Zeng waved her hand: "No need, no need. He's treating, how can you bring anything over?"

"Of course, I should buy some. In terms of etiquette in eastern Guangdong, this is my way of paying a visit, and I am Lili's uncle, so it is only right."

Upon hearing this, Zeng's mother nodded: "Then what shall we buy at the mall?"

Shen Fang smiled and said, "That's just like your auntie."

After everyone tidied up, they went out, where Li Zaitian had been waiting for them downstairs for quite some time.

Shen Fang handed Li Zaitian a cigarette: "Brother Li, thank you for your help."

Li Zaitian quickly waved his hand: "It's my duty, it's my duty."

Shen Fang smiled, said nothing more, and invited everyone to get into the car.

As the car started moving, Zeng Yu looked at the Lincoln limousine and exclaimed in amazement, "Wow, brother-in-law, this car is so long! It's so impressive! There's even a refrigerator and a TV! Oh, and snacks too! The seats are so comfortable, they're real leather. It's so nice to be rich."

Zeng Yu even sat down forcefully to test the elasticity.

Zeng's mother gave Zeng Yu a slap: "Behave yourself."

Shen Fang laughed loudly: "Do you like it? If you like it, your brother-in-law will give you one!"

Zeng Yu quickly waved her hand: "I don't want to."

Zeng Li tugged at Chen Fang's sleeve: "No, you can't do this."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "It's no big deal. Sister-in-law, you're getting on in years. Go get a driver's license and we'll buy a car today. Consider it a gift from your brother-in-law."

“How can this be? No, no!” Mother Zeng refused outright.

Zeng Yu quickly waved her hand, saying, "I don't want to, I don't want to."

"Are you being too polite with me?"

Upon hearing this, Zeng's mother looked at Shen Fang and said, "Xiao Shen, you two aren't married yet, it's not appropriate."

Shen Fang smiled and said, "Auntie, there's nothing inappropriate about it. This amount of money is nothing to me. Xiaoyu is Lili's younger sister. This gift from me, as her brother-in-law, is a way of thanking you for raising Lili so well. We'll go buy you some jewelry or something later."

“This is not appropriate, this is not appropriate,” Zeng’s mother refused again.

Shen Fang looked at Zeng Li, and Zeng Li understood what he meant. She knew that Shen Fang wanted to make up for what he owed her.

"Mom, just accept the new clothes that Chen Fang wanted. It's alright."

“Lili…” Zeng’s mother was at a loss for words. If the two were married, she wouldn’t care how filial Shen Fang was to her. But now that they had only met each other’s parents, accepting such a large gift was bound to raise eyebrows. Zeng’s mother didn’t want Shen Fang to think that her family was after his money. But refusing it wasn’t an option either; the gift was a token of their goodwill and showed that they valued it. Zeng’s mother was caught in a dilemma.

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