Chapter 18 A Slap
Zhong Mengfan was extremely angry, but he didn't dare to say anything in front of Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong. He could only cast an indignant look at Zhong Nian Yao, and then sulked on his own.
Zheng Siling's eyes flashed, and then she looked concerned and said, "Nian Yao, you too. If anything happens in the future, remember to tell your family as soon as possible. This way, everyone won't worry about you. When you jumped into the river before—"
When she said this, Zheng Siling quickly covered her mouth as if she had said something wrong, "Nian Yao, I don't mean anything else, I just care about you."
"Don't talk nonsense," Zhong Minghao said in a low voice, then looked at Zhong Nianyao and said apologetically, "Your aunt didn't mean it, don't bother with her!"
"It's okay." Zhong Nianyao looked at Zheng Siling with a half-smile, "My aunt was just being outspoken, she didn't mean it, why would I care? Besides, I'm just a junior, how could my aunt have any bad intentions!"
If he really didn't want Zheng Siling to say those words, he would have spoken long ago. But he had to wait until she had finished speaking before speaking hypocritically.
The smiles on Zhong Minghao and Zheng Siling's faces suddenly froze.
Zhong Mengfan, who was standing by, immediately wanted to speak for his parents, but was stopped by his brother Zhong Jinghao.
"Okay, I've said it all." Old Master Zhong spoke up, glancing at Zhong Minghao and Zheng Siling. "If you really care about Nian Yao, then act like an elder. If you don't want to care about her, there's no need to pretend."
"Dad, we didn't—"
Zheng Siling quickly opened her mouth to explain, but just as she opened her mouth, she was interrupted by Old Madam Zhong, "Although your father and I are old, we are still good. We can see what you are thinking."
The sharp eyes fell directly on Zhong Minghao and Zheng Siling, with a hint of depth.
Such a look made Zhong Minghao and Zheng Siling evade a little. Because under such a gaze, they felt as if all their thoughts were exposed.
"Grandpa, Grandma," Zhong Mengfan couldn't understand the situation at all and immediately spoke up for his parents. "My parents are just concerned about Zhong Nianyao. Is there anything wrong with that? Why do you always have to side with Zhong Nianyao? What's so good about her?"
As she spoke, she couldn't help but stand up, and even her tone was a little aggressive.
"Meng Fan, shut up!" Zhong Minghao's face changed drastically, and he started to scold, "Who told you to talk to grandpa and grandma like that? Apologize right now."
"Dad, I didn't say anything wrong." Zhong Mengfan was full of indignation. He pointed at Zhong Nianyao and vented his anger. "I just don't understand why you keep favoring Zhong Nianyao like this. Is it because she doesn't have parents?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's expression in the hall changed immediately.
Zhong Mingxin's disappearance was almost a taboo for the entire Zhong family. Everyone knew that this was a grave danger.
However, Mr. and Mrs. Zhong were unwilling to believe that their youngest son was dead, and instead poured all their affection for their youngest son into Zhong Nian Yao.
For many years, no one in the Zhong family dared to mention this matter casually. However, now that Zhong Mengfan had brought it up, didn't this clearly mean that Zhong Mingxin was dead?
Mr. Zhong and Mrs. Zhong's expressions became extremely gloomy, and even their breathing became much heavier.
"Shut up." Zhong Minghao stepped forward and slapped Zhong Mengfan in the face.
The sound of "pa--" was particularly clear in the living room.
Zhong Mengfan covered his cheeks and looked at Zhong Minghao in disbelief.
Over the years, no matter what she did wrong, her father never hit her. But now, in front of so many people, especially Zhong Nianyao, her father actually hit her.
Zhong Jinghao frowned, but didn't dare to say anything when facing his furious father.
Although Zheng Siling felt sorry for her daughter, she also understood that her husband's actions were right in this situation. Some things, even if they were true, should never be said in such a situation, especially in front of Mr. and Mrs. Zhong.
"I hate you."
Zhong Mengfan yelled at Zhong Minghao, then stomped his feet and ran upstairs.
Zhong Minghao's expression didn't ease at all. He turned around, looked at Mr. and Mrs. Zhong, and began to explain, "Dad, Mom, Meng Fan was just talking nonsense. Don't take it to heart. Third brother will be fine. He just got tripped up by something, so he can't come back for the time being."
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