Chapter 151 The Person She Hates Most

Following Li Shirong's gaze, Li Mai saw Sheng Lin's mother, Qian Hui.

Qian Hui happened to be looking over as well, her face first showing surprise, then darkening.

Li Mai was puzzled when Li Shirong hurriedly left, heading towards where she had parked her car.

Li Mai didn't even have time to look at Qian Hui.

Once in the car, she glanced at Li Shirong in the back seat; her expression was grim.

She asked, "Do you know that woman from earlier?"

"I don't know him!"

Li Shirong was very agitated, and she was gritting her teeth.

Li Mai knew that Li Shirong was lying, but she couldn't be bothered to ask her about it.

Silently start the car.

After taking Li Shirong home, she turned and left.

...

After returning from the hospital, Qian Hui immediately closed the door and made a phone call: "Investigate the relationship between Li Mai and Li Shirong."

After hanging up the phone, Qian Hui's face was extremely pale.

She never expected to run into Li Shirong again.

That woman was the person she hated most.

"mom."

Sheng Xi opened the door and came in. Seeing Qian Hui's expression, she was taken aback and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"

Qian Hui composed herself and said, "It's nothing."

There are some things that are better left unsaid to my daughter.

"Xiao Xi, your father and I have discussed it and we think the Fang family's youngest son is quite good. He's about your age and has a good appearance. I'll arrange for you two to meet him."

Shengxi: "I don't want to!"

"Xiao Xi, don't be willful. As a child of the Sheng family, your marriage is not something you can do as you please. I have already tried my best to think of things for you. The youngest son of the Fang family is not bad in comparison. You won't lose out by marrying him."

Sheng Xi: "I don't want to! I won't marry anyone but Zhou Songyan!"

Actually, she used to love having fun and never thought about getting married.

She had naturally noticed a man like Zhou Songyan long ago.

She felt a little uncomfortable after being ignored when she tried to chat up Zhou Songyan at the banquet, but she didn't take it to heart.

Because she had just started dating a boyfriend at the time. He came from an average family but was fairly good-looking. He was willing to spend time with her and pamper her.

Later, she changed several boyfriends one after another, living a carefree life.

She then stopped focusing her attention on chasing after Zhou Songyan.

Recently, her family has been pressuring her to get married and wanted to arrange a marriage for her. They ordered her to break up with those men, and only then did she settle down and come back.

She initially disagreed, but upon hearing about the proposed marriage alliance with the Zhou family, she readily broke off her relationship with other men.

Qian Hui had a headache: "It's impossible with the Zhou family now. Your dad said that neither Zhou Songyan nor your Uncle Zhou will budge. It's no use for us to be enthusiastic about this kind of thing."

Sheng Xi: "I don't care! I will only marry Zhou Songyan, I won't marry anyone else."

"Xiao Xi, don't be willful. The company is facing difficulties now, and as a member of the Sheng family, you have an obligation to do your part. Besides, look at the girls in the industry, which one isn't arranged for marriage by their family?"

Sheng Xi lost patience and slammed the door shut as she left.

Qian Hui shook her head helplessly.

This daughter has been spoiled by them; she is pampered and willful.

...

Not long after Li Mai returned home, Zhou Songyan called.

"Baby, have you eaten?"

Li Mai got used to being called "baby," and hearing the word "baby" made her feel like she was being pampered.

She smiled and said, "Just got home, about to cook."

Zhou Songyan glanced at the time: "What did you do this morning?"

"I'm accompanying my mom to the hospital for a checkup."

"What's going on?"

"No problem, just a minor issue."

Zhou Songyan wasn't concerned about Li Shirong; he was afraid that if something happened to Li Shirong, Li Mai would worry about it too.

"I'll order you takeout, you don't need to cook anymore."

"No need, I'm quick, I'll just make something simple and we'll eat."

She's home alone, so she's easy to manage.

"Don't order it, I like to eat what I make myself."

Zhou Songyan understood her and didn't force her.

"Okay, you eat something first. My second uncle is back. We'll go to the old house for dinner together tonight."

"Your second uncle?"

"Yes, didn't I tell you I have a second uncle? His name is Zhou Jingwen. He's a photographer. He went to Africa to shoot some photos and just came back."

Li Mai: "Okay, I'll pick up Chengcheng this afternoon, and then pick you up from get off work. We'll go together."

Since Chengcheng doesn't attend after-school care anymore, he gets out of school early. It would be a bit awkward for her to go with Chengcheng if there were other people around. It would be more appropriate for her to go with Zhou Songyan.

Zhou Songyan smiled and said happily, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

...

Before five o'clock, Zhou Songyan was ready to leave.

Sun Yuanjie stopped him: "President Zhou, there are still several documents waiting for your signature."

Zhou Songyan pushed him away and strode towards the elevator: "We'll talk about it tomorrow. Li Mai is here to pick me up from get off work. She'll be here soon."

Sun Yuanjie: "..."

Li Mai saw Zhou Songyan standing downstairs at the office building, answering a phone call. Upon seeing her car, she quickly hung up.

Zhou Songyan opened the passenger door and got in, smiling as if she were going to get married.

Li Mai looked at him suspiciously: "What are you doing?"

Zhou Songyan turned to look at her: "Nothing."

Chengcheng asked, "Dad, did you win the lottery?"

His godmother always said this, and he learned it.

Zhou Songyan turned his head and glanced at him lightly: "You're my son, you need to broaden your horizons. Lottery tickets only cost a few dollars, do you think I'd even look at them?"

Chengcheng didn't understand; he thought winning the lottery meant a lot of money.

"Dad, do you have a lot of money?"

"Um."

How many?

"You'd be terrified if I told you."

"Oh, don't spend it all, save it for me."

Zhou Songyan: "..."

"Li Chengyi, how can you have no ambition at all? You're actually thinking of sponging off your parents!"

Chengcheng: "My great-grandmother said it's not shameful to sponge off your parents. She said that the family fortune that Grandpa and you built was for me to sponge off, and that other people can't even get a chance to. I asked my great-grandmother what to do if someone criticizes me for sponging off my parents, and she said that people who say such things are just jealous of me."

Zhou Songyan: "..."

What kind of ideas is this old lady instilling in the children every day? She's corrupting them.

“We can’t listen to our great-grandmother. As men, we must be independent and strong, and become useful members of society and our families.”

Chengcheng raised his chin: "I know, but it doesn't stop me from sponging off my parents."

Zhou Songyan: "..."

Li Mai laughed so hard her shoulders shook.

Zhou Songyan may not necessarily win when she clashes with her son.

Half an hour later, the car drove into the Zhou family's old house.

Zhang Jingran and Zhang Junzheng were the first to run out.

Zhang Jingran: "Sister-in-law!"

She affectionately took Li Mai's arm.

Zhang Junzheng then carried Chengcheng out of the car.

Chengcheng has become familiar with Zhang Junzheng and is willing to let him hug him.

Zhou Songyan only glanced at Zhang Jingran before awkwardly letting go of Li Mai.

"Cousin, here you go with your sister-in-law."

She's such a jealous person; I can't even hold her arm.

Zhou Songyan led Li Mai into the house by the hand.