When Li Xu saw Pei Sui, she called him "Cousin," but when she saw Meng Sheng, she moved her lips but didn't know how to address him. She also thought about how she had slandered her aunt, causing her aunt to have a relapse and be sent abroad, so she didn't say anything.
Especially since she could hear her mother, Cui Xueying, badmouthing Meng Sheng every time, she really had no good impression of Meng Sheng, her future cousin-in-law.
There was also a hint of dislike mixed in.
The little girl was too young, and all her expressions were written on her face. Even if Meng Sheng wanted to pretend she didn't know, Pei Sui couldn't.
He frowned slightly, ignored Li Xu's words, coldly called out "Auntie", and didn't even bother to let Meng Sheng greet her before leading her away.
Cui Xueying felt a surge of anger and almost exploded on the spot.
But looking at her sister's photo in the mourning hall, she managed to suppress her anger.
She knew very well that her nephew Pei Sui was indifferent to her, her elder brother, and everyone related to the Cui family, wearing his aloofness and annoyance on his face.
They were actually a little more polite to family members who were slightly different from the Cui family.
People who know each other will greet each other or stop to chat for a few steps.
This is no different from slapping Cui Zhengqing and Cui Xueying in the face.
And it was a slap that landed on two people at once.
Fine, she'll put up with it!
Anyway, my relationship with my nephew Pei Sui is not very good. Besides, it doesn't matter if we don't get along, since Pei Yu is in charge of the Pei family. I can just see him less and suffer less in the future.
Cui Xueying repeatedly reassured herself before finally calming the anger in her chest.
Pei Sui first led Meng Sheng over to greet her aunt Pei Rong, uncle Pei Guangji, aunt Nie Fang, the Shi sisters Shi Yunge and Shi Yuntan, and her cousin Pei Rong.
My cousin already introduced me to him when we met at the three-courtyard house.
Meng Sheng spent about half an hour here. He had a good impression of his uncle's family. Nie Fang was also a gentle and easy-going person.
But she's only just started learning, so she can't say much about the other aspects.
After leaving from here, Pei Sui led her towards the fourth courtyard.
He turned to look at her. "How are you? Are you alright?"
Upon hearing this, Meng Sheng tilted her head and asked, "Hmm? What do you mean?"
"Is there any pressure talking to them?"
Stress refers to...
Did she feel any discomfort during the conversation?
She gently shook her head. "No, your uncle and aunt are both very easy to get along with."
As for Pei Rong, she didn't mention her.
Although this was the second time Meng Sheng had met Pei Rong, the first time they met at the old lady's birthday banquet, she had already left a less than good impression on him, so there was no need to mention it.
Last time, even though Pei Rong didn't treat her with the same bluster as the Cui family, she still truly felt Pei Rong's deep-seated disapproval and lack of respect for her.
It's just that it hasn't been obviously shown.
Pei Sui nodded and squeezed her hand. "We'll have lunch at Grandma's. It'll just be the Pei family. The Cui family will have lunch in the fifth courtyard."
This is to tell her that she doesn't need to worry about facing the Cui family again.
A hint of a smile appeared in Meng Sheng's eyes. "Mm."
Even if they were to face off, she wouldn't be afraid. Besides, what kind of occasion is this?
No matter how short-tempered the Cui family members are, they will try their best to restrain themselves today.
The four courtyards of Miting Courtyard were as tranquil as ever, a world apart from the hustle and bustle outside. Every brick, tile, flower, and tree inside seemed to have been imbued with the marks of time, nurturing the mind and exuding a Zen-like serenity and peace.
Time seemed to be greatly slowed down in this courtyard, with only the sound of the wind carrying the heat of midsummer, and the chirping of birds or the rustling of leaves.
The servants who were passing by stopped and nodded to greet them.
Meng Sheng responded to each question, her beautiful face bathed in sunlight, without any makeup, yet still radiant and dazzling.
Pei Sui glanced sideways at her. Her heart, which had felt strangely empty these past few days, as if it were being filled with air, was now filled to the brim again because of her, leaving no gaps.
As they entered the main courtyard, he averted his gaze, suppressed the slight upturn of his lips, and followed her into the living room.
As soon as they reached the door, they heard voices coming from inside.
It was obvious that the atmosphere was harmonious.
Besides the old lady's and Pei Yu's voices, there was also a female voice that was relatively unfamiliar to Meng Sheng.
Her clear, cool voice was like pine needles sweeping across a frozen lake, carrying a hardness tempered by frost, yet also a sense of carefully calculated blank space.
Just from that voice, one can imagine that the owner is an extremely authoritative woman who can discard all superfluous things.
Meng Sheng paused, as if he had realized whose voice it was.
The only daughter of Mingfu Group, she is the first person to create a gold case overseas. In just two years and eight months, she has firmly established Haidongli Energy in an important position overseas.
Cen Jin's abilities are beyond question.
As expected, it seems that the marriage between the Pei and Cen families is a done deal.
The two went inside, and the old lady saw Meng Sheng first. She waved and said, "Sheng Sheng is here, come over here quickly."
"grandmother."
Meng Sheng called out softly, and as she walked over, the old lady took her hand. Then she looked at Pei Yu and said, "Brother Pei."
Pei Yu nodded slightly in response and introduced them, "This is my girlfriend, Cen Jin, and this is A Sui's girlfriend, Meng Sheng."
Upon hearing the word "girlfriend," Cen Jin glanced at Pei Yu out of the corner of her eye before looking directly at Meng Sheng.
There is no doubt that Meng Sheng is very beautiful.
She had seen many reports about her online and knew that she was a smart person.
As she sized up Meng Sheng, Meng Sheng was also looking at her.
Cen Jin's appearance is the kind that is cool, aloof, and has a strong sense of aggression. She is not the kind of bright and beautiful woman who is stunning at first glance, but rather has a cool and clear look that is pleasing to the eye.
Her short hair was neat, and her nose was very straight, resembling a crisp zigzag line when viewed from the side. However, a beauty mark under her left eye softened her unapproachable aura and added a touch of unique, heroic charm.
With a slight lift of his narrow, intelligent eyes, the aura of a superior quickly began to emanate.
Meng Sheng knew that this was not something Cen Jin did on purpose; her aura was something she was born with.
She gave a very faint smile and extended her hand, saying, "Hello, I've heard so much about you."
Without hesitation, Cen Jin grasped her hand and said, "Hello, it's an honor to meet you."
Then, she nodded to Pei Sui.
After exchanging greetings, they sat down. The old lady first inquired about Meng Sheng and her father's health.
During the subsequent conversation, Meng Sheng could tell that Cen Jin was not a talkative person, only speaking when necessary, which was quite similar to the taciturn Pei Yu.
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