Chapter 627 She's Very Well-Behaved (56)
Du Mengmeng exclaimed and hugged Wang Jianni's neck: "No, you can't say things like that, there's nothing between us."
Wang Jianni chuckled and said, "Just keep pretending. Let's see how long you can keep up this stubbornness."
Shang Shang chuckled from the side, then gently said, "Mengmeng, don't let yourself regret it. You didn't do anything wrong."
Wang Jianni put her arm around Du Mengmeng's shoulder: "That's right, our Mengmeng is the gentlest in the world, the best girl, and most people are not good enough for you."
Shang Shang nodded: "I think so too. Even if it's Yan Lei, I think it's just barely enough."
Wang Jianni wholeheartedly agreed: "My sister must be matched with the best boy in the world, but if you don't like him, we'll still support you."
Du Mengmeng was suddenly very touched: "You guys are so kind, how can I have such good sisters?"
Shang Shang smiled and said, "Because you are so good, you are the best, and that's why you deserve the best."
Du Mengmeng cried out and hugged Shang Shang, saying, "I love you all so much. If I don't get married in the future, I'll live with you every day."
Wang Jianni chuckled and pulled Du Mengmeng over: "Alright, stop going crazy. Shangshang is going to live with Professor Pei, you can only make do with me."
The three of them laughed and joked for a while before returning to the private room.
After dinner, Yan Lei offered to take Wang Jianni and Chen Shuo to their company, and then take Du Mengmeng home.
Wang Jianni knew Yan Lei's intentions all too well, and said with a smile, "Just take me to Assistant Chen's company. There's a case I need to discuss with him."
Yan Lei let out a sound of surprise, but didn't ask any further questions. He smiled and said goodbye to Pei Yanli and Shang Shang.
After the four of them left in a lively manner, Shang Shang looked in the direction they went with beautiful eyes: "If Nini and Assistant Chen were together, and Yan Lei and Mengmeng were together, it would be perfect."
Pei Yanli asked curiously, "Wang Jianni and Assistant Chen? Didn't they just meet?"
Shang Shang nodded repeatedly: "That's right, Nini is against marriage because her parents' marriage had a big impact on her, so she doesn't like marriage. But that doesn't stop her from having an excellent boyfriend."
"Chen Shuo is very outstanding and could be Nini's boyfriend."
Pei Yanli was a little taken aback: "You mean Nini and Chen Shuo?"
He hesitated for a moment: "Is it okay not to get married?"
Shang Shang nodded in agreement: "That's right, there's no need to get married. If Nini doesn't like marriage, then she won't get married."
She supports whatever kind of life her good friend wants to live.
Pei Yanli hadn't expected Shang Shang to be so...open-minded, even more so than him, who had returned from abroad.
He immediately reached out and took her hand: "I hope to have marriage to protect me."
Shang Shang chuckled and held his fingers: "It's different. Nini is very insecure."
The two strolled around the neighborhood hand in hand before Pei Yanli escorted Shang Shang home.
He had a dinner engagement in the evening that he had to attend, so he was quite disappointed. "I was planning to visit your parents today, but it seems I'll have to postpone it."
Shang Shang smiled and squeezed his hand: "It's okay, there's plenty of time later. I also need to go back and tell my parents so they can prepare."
Pei Yanli reached out and stroked Shang Shang's face, then couldn't help but pull her close and kiss her.
After the kiss ended, Shang Shang rubbed her nose and said, "I'm going back now. Drive carefully on your way."
Pei Yanli said with some regret, "I really want to take you home and hide you away."
Shang Shang got out of the car with a smile, but the moment she closed the door, her smile froze. Her father was standing on the other side of the street, unnoticed.
She quickly gestured for Pei Yanli to go first, and only after his car merged into the traffic did Shang Shang look up and smile at Zhou Xiye.
He glanced at the cars on the road and was about to run across the street.
Zhou Xiye helplessly stopped him, saying, "Don't move, I'll go over there. Watch out for cars."
As she spoke, she walked over, carrying a vegetable basket in her hand.
I had nothing to do this afternoon, so I thought I'd come back and buy some seafood to cook a nice meal for the kids.
I never expected to encounter such a scene.
Shang Shang smiled as her father approached, then affectionately linked her arm with his: "Dad, why are you out buying groceries? There are plenty in the family compound, aren't there? Didn't your secretary come with you?"
She tried her best to make conversation to ease her nervousness and embarrassment.
Zhou Xiye glanced helplessly at his daughter: "Why are you dressed so lightly? You went out without a down jacket."
Shang Shang chuckled, "It's not cold. Look at my hands, they're all warm."
As she spoke, she grabbed her father's hand and grinned as she went to help Zhou Xiye carry the vegetable basket.
Zhou Xiye avoided the question, saying, "Let's go home first. I'll make seafood noodles for you and Fanxing tonight."
Shang Shang exclaimed with delight, "I'll call Fanxing in a bit and tell her not to go out for dinner tonight, but to come home and eat right away."
Linking arms with Zhou Xiye, they skipped and hopped home, even stepping on a patch of unmelted snow as they passed.
Zhou Xiye was filled with emotion; the little girl had suddenly grown up.
When Shangshang returned home, she rushed to help her father pick vegetables, but she didn't mention anything about her relationship with Pei Yanli.
It wasn't until evening, when Jiang Zhizhi and Shen Fanxing returned, that Shang Shang mentioned Pei Yanli's desire to visit their home.
Zhou Xiye and Jiang Zhizhi exchanged a glance, realizing that Pei Yanli's visit to their home was not a simple one.
This will likely involve matters such as engagement and marriage.
Jiang Zhizhi looked at her daughter tenderly: "You agree?"
When Shang Shang smiled, her eyes shone: "Mom, Pei Yanli is very good."
Jiang Zhizhi laughed: "You little rascal, I didn't say it was bad. Let's find a good day and have dinner at home."
Shen Fanxing exclaimed "Eh!" and happily interjected, "Mom, the day after tomorrow is an auspicious day, suitable for weddings and auspicious omens gatherings, let's go with the day after tomorrow."
Jiang Zhizhi had no objection: "Okay, Shangshang, ask Professor Pei whether we're eating at home or out. If we're eating out, go to your uncle's club and have him prepare some seafood."
Shang Shang quickly stopped her, saying, "Let's eat at home. If we eat at my uncle's place, my maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents will all know and come over. Pei Yanli will be nervous."
Jiang Zhizhi laughed: "You little rascal, you're already protecting her before anything's even happened."
She then turned to Zhou Xiye and said, "Are you busy the day after tomorrow? If you are, let's reschedule."
Shen Fanxing also looked over. She had forgotten that although it was a good day, Zhou Xiye was extremely busy and might not have time.
Zhou Xiye said seriously, "I'm not in a hurry. You can arrange it as you see fit."
Jiang Zhizhi could tell from his expression that he was feeling unwell again.
For him, his daughter's engagement and marriage were particularly heartbreaking events.
As they were going to bed that night, Jiang Zhizhi coaxed Zhou Xiye, "If you have time these next couple of days, take me out for a walk. It's been so long since we've gone out together, even just for a meal or a movie."
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