Chapter 109: Showing Fangs
On the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month, Pei Song ate lunch absentmindedly.
I will go back to Pei's house for the New Year reunion in the evening, and the faces of those relatives seem to have appeared before my eyes.
"You really don't need me to accompany you?" Shi Yanchen stood in front of the dining table, his tone full of concern.
Pei Song shook his head: "I can go by myself." He looked up at Shi Yanchen, "I can't always ask you to take the lead for me."
During the year he worked at SNK, he was no longer the person who would just tolerate anything that happened.
The business world is full of intrigue and deception. If you don't have a bit of strength, you won't be able to gain a foothold.
Especially in the "Senior Citizens' Home" project, he argued with others more than once, and he had long understood that showing weakness would only make the other party take advantage of him.
Those overt and covert temptations and challenges taught him to maintain his composure while also showing his fangs at the right time.
Shi Yanchen walked up to him and gently ruffled his hair: "Call me anytime if you need anything."
Pei Song held his hand: "Don't worry, I know what I am doing."
At six o'clock in the evening, Pei Song stood in front of the familiar gate and took a deep breath.
"If you're here, just come in. Why are you still standing outside?" Second Aunt poked her head out and said in a friendly tone, "Come in, come in. Everyone is waiting for you."
Pei Song nodded politely: "Hello, Second Aunt."
There were already quite a few people sitting in the living room.
There were various cakes and fruits on the coffee table, and the atmosphere looked very joyful.
The third aunt came forward first: "Songsong is here! Come and sit down, everyone is talking about you." She pulled Pei Song to sit on the sofa, "You must be too busy at work. I haven't seen you for a long time."
"Yes, I'm a little busy." Pei Song smiled.
"Is the Michelin restaurant you opened in Country D still in business?" Auntie poured him some tea, her tone inquiring, "It seemed like there was a doctor who took special care of you at that time."
Pei Song picked up the teacup calmly: "That's what happened."
"How is the restaurant business now?" Third Aunt continued to inquire, "Is it profitable? But for a family like ours, opening a restaurant is just a hobby." She smiled, "It doesn't matter if it loses money, anyway, your father's company is doing better recently."
"Third Aunt, you're worrying too much," he said calmly, "The restaurant is doing well and has a stable income every month."
"Really?" Sangu obviously didn't believe it. "A Michelin restaurant costs so much, it's good enough if it can make back the money."
Pei Song did not comment: "If Third Aunt is interested, you can go and try it some other day."
"Country D is so far away, it's too much trouble to go just for a meal." Third Aunt waved her hand quickly and lowered her voice, "Speaking of which, are you still in touch with the girl your grandma introduced last time? I heard that her grandfather is a high-ranking official."
Pei Song looked up at her and said, "Aunt, I remember the girl my cousin dated last year. She seemed pretty good. Why didn't we hear from her later?"
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These words hit the sore spot for Third Aunt. Her face turned pale and the hand holding the teacup trembled.
Last year, she finally found a girl with a prominent family for her son, but she complained openly and secretly that their family was not high enough and even mocked them for being a toad wanting to eat swan meat.
This incident made Third Aunt lose face, and she still dares not mention it in front of relatives.
"I..." The third aunt stammered and couldn't speak.
Pei Song smiled faintly: "Sorry, I said too much."
"Songsong," Second Aunt also came over, "it's time to think about marriage. Look at your cousin, he already had a child when he was your age."
The cousin on the other side of the sofa raised his head and smiled: "I can't compare to Song Song. He is now a senior executive of a large company and has a high vision."
There was obviously some sarcasm in these words.
Pei Song turned to look at his cousin, and said in a gentle tone: "Speaking of which, how is your cousin's company doing recently? Is the real estate project in Nancheng going smoothly? I just heard the other day that..." He didn't finish his words, but just gave his cousin a meaningful look.
My cousin's face turned ugly in an instant.
He had just taken over his father's company and it had suffered a series of failures. If the South City project was really compensated, the company would lose at least 20 million.
He had kept this a secret from his family, fearing that his parents would be devastated if they found out.
Second Aunt was shocked: "Xiao Hai, what project has gone wrong?"
"Nothing." My cousin pretended to be calm, "It's just a little difficult for the time being."
"Do you want your father to..."
"No need." My cousin stood up suddenly, "I can handle it myself." After saying that, he walked towards the balcony, obviously feeling that he had been hit in a sore spot.
Pei Song took a sip of tea, his eyes calm.
Sometimes, the power of stopping just enough is stronger than speaking out directly.
Making the other party uneasy can actually achieve better results.
At this time, Grandma Pei came over with a cane.
"Grandma." Pei Song stood up and greeted.
Grandma Pei didn't even look at him, and said directly to Pei's father: "Boss, your son is becoming more and more capable now, and he doesn't even care about the family affairs."
"Mom," Pei's father said awkwardly, "Songsong is busy with work."
After saying that, he quickly helped Grandma Pei to the dining room: "Everyone come and eat, the dishes are all served."
At the dinner table, relatives were talking and laughing, seemingly having a great time.
But Pei Song could feel those vague scrutiny and temptations.
"Which company does Songsong work for now?" asked my second uncle.
"SNK." Pei Song answered simply.
"That German company," my second uncle's eyes lit up, "I heard the treatment is good."
Pei Song nodded: "Not bad."
"Then you spend a month..." Before the second uncle finished speaking, he was interrupted by Pei's father: "Eat food, it's all cold."
Halfway through the dinner, Third Aunt suddenly said, "Songsong, I recently met a very nice girl, she's the daughter of my friend..."
"Third Aunt," Pei Song put down his chopsticks, "I have someone I like."
The table fell silent instantly.
"Who is it?" the third aunt asked, "what do you do and what is your family situation?"
"He is a friend I have known for many years," Pei Song said calmly, "He is very good and understands me very well."
"Who is that?" Second Aunt also became interested, "Do we know each other?"
"This..." Pei Song was about to say something, but his cousin suddenly said: "It's a boy or a girl"
The air froze instantly.
Pei Song said calmly: "It's a boy."
"Bang!" Grandma Pei slammed the table heavily, "Okay, I was wondering why you didn't want to go on a blind date, it turns out you've taken the wrong path!"
"Mom, what era is it now..." Father Pei wanted to say something else.
"Don't speak for him!" Grandma Pei pointed at Father Pei, "You're the one who spoiled him! Now your brother is in jail, and your son wants to embarrass this man for our Pei family!"
My cousin sneered: "I knew it, you usually act so noble, but now this is the truth."
"Shut up!" Father Pei put down his bowl and chopsticks heavily and glared at his nephew.
Pei Song reached out and held his arm: "Dad, it's okay."
He turned to Grandma Pei and said, "Grandma, I don't need anyone to tell me what to do with my love life. He is a very good person and we are serious about it."
"How dare you!" Grandma Pei was so angry that she trembled all over. "How dare you talk back to me?"
"I'm not contradicting you," Pei Song remained calm, "I'm just expressing my position."
"You!" Grandma Pei pointed at him, "Are you trying to piss me off to death?"
"I think he did it on purpose." My cousin interrupted, "Since my uncle got into trouble, he hasn't come to see you once."
Pei Song stood up suddenly, and the chair made a harsh sound on the ground.
The second uncle held his shoulder and said, "Calm down, and talk it over nicely."
"There's nothing to say." Pei Song shook off his hand, "I am responsible for my own life, I don't need others to point fingers at me."
"You!" Grandma Pei was so angry that she stood up with her crutches, "Get out of here!"
"Mom!" Pei's father also stood up.
"Boss, don't protect him!" Grandma Pei pointed at Pei Song tremblingly, "We can't tolerate such an unfilial son in our Pei family!"
Pei Song sneered: "Grandma, you think I am unfilial, but my uncle is very filial when he embezzles and accepts bribes."
"How dare you slander your uncle!" Grandma Pei roared.
"Defamation," Pei Song asked back, "The court's verdict is there, that's the fact. You think it's shameful that I found a boyfriend, but it's glorious that your son went to jail."
"You!" Grandma Pei couldn't catch her breath and her body swayed.
"Mom!" Second Aunt quickly supported her.
Pei Song turned around and was about to leave, but his father called him: "Song Song!"
"Dad, I'm sorry." Pei Song looked back at him, "I'm leaving first."