"Aunt Huang, there's really no need for that. I already have a godfather."
“It’s okay, I’m not afraid even with a godfather. It’s settled then, Xinyi, this trip was really worthwhile.”
Zhang Hongmei's face darkened. Was this a forced win? She couldn't help but look at Carlos McKen, who still had a smile on his face. When their eyes met, Zhang Hongmei felt that his smile became even more cheerful.
"Sister Huang, you are so lucky. Even if you don't acknowledge Hongmei, she is still Annie's godmother." Wang Xinyi sensed that Zhang Hongmei was reluctant, so she spoke up for her.
"How can that be? If you can't be my daughter-in-law, you can be my daughter."
"Sister Huang, you don't need any more daughters."
"We don't lack women, but we lack daughters-in-law. In any case, they have to be family members."
Hongmei, I know this is quite sudden, but please agree, even if it's just for Annie's sake and for my sake.
Zhang Hongmei thought to herself, "Not only have I gotten a cheap daughter, but I also have a cheap mother."
"Aunt Huang, even if we're not godparents, we can still get along very well."
"That's different. That's the difference between family and outsiders. Once we've recognized each other as relatives, you're one of us."
Zhang Hongmei was genuinely reluctant. This was far too complicated. It would be fine if it were just ordinary people, but given his family's background, she really didn't want to get involved.
“Miss Zhang, there’s nothing wrong with this. It will only bring you closer to our family.”
Zhang Hongmei thought to herself, "This is exactly what I'm afraid of." "How about this, Aunt Huang? You go home and discuss it with me, and I'll think about it carefully too. I'll just let Annie stay with me for a couple of days."
Huang Meihua thought that perhaps this girl was afraid that others in the extended family wouldn't agree? Fine, she would go back and discuss it with her husband after lunch.
"Okay, we'll do it your way. But you'd better think it over carefully. I've lived alone abroad for so many years. Seeing you makes me feel close to you, and I want to adopt you as my daughter. Please don't refuse me."
Zhang Hongmei was at a loss and wanted to ask Zhang Shouyi and Gu Chuanming for their opinions.
When Shen Yunfang returned from grocery shopping, she said, "Annie, Mom is going to the kitchen to cook, but it's not safe there. Why don't you stay in the living room and chat with Grandma?"
"Mom, I promise I'll be good, so please let me stay with you."
"Okay, then if I let you out in a bit, you'd better behave." Zhang Hongmei was speaking Mandarin now, knowing that Annie could understand her.
Holding Annie's hand, she went into the kitchen. "Aunt Chen, let's go together, it'll be faster that way."
"I don't need you, I'll be right there. You have a child with you, it's not safe in here."
At this moment, Zeng Zhongkang came into the kitchen. "Zhang Hongmei, you take the child out. I'll help out."
"You don't need to do anything. It'll be quick. Braised pork and braised beef are ready-made. I stewed them yesterday. It's just a few stir-fries."
Seeing Shen Yunfang's resolute attitude, Zhang Hongmei took Annie's hand and came out.
The atmosphere in the living room was particularly harmonious. "Annie, why don't you go upstairs and continue playing games?"
"Mom, will you stay with me?"
"Of course." The two greeted each other and went upstairs.
"Annie, you can play by yourself, I'll just sit here and read, okay?"
"Of course, Mom. I think your Go game is the most fun, and that block-building game is also very interesting."
"If you like it, go ahead and play. You only have one hour."
"Yes. Mom, don't leave."
"Don't worry, I won't leave."
Zhang Hongmei sat opposite, able to see Annie. Seeing that the little girl's image was blocked by the screen, she picked up her pen to write a letter to Zhang Shouyi.
Is he sleeping at this time? But if he doesn't talk to someone, he can't vent his frustration.
I filled two pages with writing, and the first sentence was, "Brother Zhang, I have a daughter." I wonder if that sentence will scare him.
Zhang Shouyi had just finished exercising when he received Zhang Hongmei's letter. He was quite puzzled, as she usually didn't reply to him at this time.
He wiped the sweat from his brow and sat down. He picked up the letter, took a sip of water, and almost spat it out when he saw Zhang Hongmei's letter.
What does it mean to have a daughter? I quickly put down my water glass and looked down. The more I looked, the more exasperated I felt. Was this person trying to make me look foolish?
But I really feel uneasy. Why is it that no matter where I go, someone is always eyeing my wife? There are just too few blind people around.
But the Huang family? The Huang family of Beijing? I really don't remember them. But then again, they're all from my grandfather's generation.
But I did know in my past life that the McCann family matriarch was Chinese. How could something like this happen if I hadn't considered it?
But the corners of their walls are sticking out way too obviously, aren't they?
Since she's already adopted a goddaughter, is a godmother really necessary?
Zhang Shouyi took off his glasses, and his sinister aura immediately became apparent. Want to adopt a goddaughter? That's no ordinary family matter; this is the number one family in the United States.
Zhang Shouyi leaned back. Suddenly, he laughed. It must have been Wang Xinyi who told her about Zhang Hongmei's relationship with him. Was she trying to win him over? Was she trying to develop her career here?
Zhang Shouyi suddenly laughed. This woman was truly shrewd. But it was fine this way; it was mutually beneficial.
He picked up a pen and wrote a letter to Zhang Hongmei: "Wife, we can agree. I think they know our identities and want to win us over. Since that's the case, let's agree."
From now on, it will be a mutually beneficial relationship, one of mutual exploitation.
After reading Zhang Shouyi's letter, Zhang Hongmei frowned, glanced at Annie who was still playing games, and immediately replied.
"Won't this bother you? I'm afraid it will affect you."
After reading his wife's expression, Zhang Shouyi felt completely relieved. "Wife, it's alright. As long as they're sensible, there won't be any problems. The McCann family has businesses all over the place, involved in many projects, so if I'm not mistaken, it will benefit us. Besides, we still have our daughter, don't we?"
After reading it, Zhang Hongmei scoffed and immediately replied, "It would be better to ask Grandpa."
Zhang Shouyi, carrying Zhang Hongmei's first letter, knocked on Gu Chuanming's door.
"Hehe, I have a great-granddaughter now? Not bad, not bad." Gu Chuanming chuckled after reading the letter.
Zhang Shouyi tapped the table. "Important point, pay attention to the important point."
"It's just godparents, right? Just accept it, what's with all the fuss? They'll just behave themselves here. This girl is just too considerate of you."
"Hehe, that's my wife, of course she's thinking of me."
"Stop your wicked aura. Can't you be normal for once? It's giving me goosebumps." Gu Chuan glanced at Zhang Shouyi, understanding. This guy was like this when he wasn't around Hongmei; it was truly terrifying to look at. Too wicked.
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