novelraw Chapter 570 - 487: Feeling Guilty
Chapter 570 - 487: Feeling Guilty
Jin Jiachao also knew his own character, so hearing this from him was indeed rare.
He was actually very curious about what exactly happened yesterday, but seeing everyone’s expressions today, it seemed he would have to go home and pressure that rascal to get the truth out of him.
To ensure the upcoming conversation went smoothly, Jin Jiachao gladly went along with it: "No problem!"
The two clinked their glasses and drank it all in one gulp. Everyone at the table was full of joy.
For a moment, the atmosphere was incredibly pleasant.
The wine had gone through three rounds, and the food had gone through five courses.
Jin Jiachao brought up the matter of Leng Ning and Jin Yichen.
"I really like Xiao Ning; her connection with Yichen is excellent! Today, I actually wanted to discuss their marriage with you all. Yichen isn’t young anymore. We could get them engaged first and then married later, or just hold the wedding directly—either way works!"
This morning, before heading out, Mrs. Leng had another talk with Leng Ning to gauge her intentions.
In fact, last night, Leng Ning also discussed it with Jin Yichen, and both felt it was better to get engaged first and then wait until next year to get married.
Mrs. Leng smiled as she said, "Our Xiao Ning is still young; she just graduated from college. Qiankai and I feel we’d like to keep her at home for a while longer. How about this: Let the two kids get engaged first! Then, after a year or so, we can pick an auspicious date for the wedding. What do you think?"
Although Jin Jiachao wanted the two to marry immediately and give him a grandson, he also knew that things couldn’t be rushed.
Leng Ning had just graduated, and asking such a young girl to marry right away was rather unreasonable.
It might be good for them to date for a while longer. A strong foundation of affection would lead to a happier marriage.
He nodded eagerly: "Good! Good! I understand! If I had such a sweet and lovely daughter, I wouldn’t want her to get married so early either!"
"I’m glad you understand!" Mrs. Leng looked at her daughter and Jin Yichen exchanging affectionate glances and felt deeply gratified.
Li Si, sitting next to Leng Ning, overheard their conversation and joked softly to Leng Ning, "From now on, you’re someone with a fiancé!"
Leng Ning blushed and pinched Li Si lightly under the table. "Sister-in-law!"
So mischievous! Always teasing her!
Jin Yichen couldn’t hide the happiness on his face; he kept glancing at Leng Ning.
Finally, it was decided at the table that the engagement banquet for Leng Ning and Jin Yichen would be held on October 1st.
After dinner, the group walked out of the hotel lobby. Wang Meishu walked ahead with Mr. and Mrs. Leng, while Jin Jiachao, Jin Yichen, and Leng Mochen lagged behind.
Unexpectedly, they ran into Wang Mei’s relative, Wang Mei.
Standing beside her was Lei Ming and his mother!
Wang Mei approached enthusiastically and greeted Wang Meishu, "Auntie, what a coincidence! Running into you here! Did you just get back?" She knew this aunt hadn’t been in town recently and had been meaning to inform her about her wedding date sometime soon.
What a surprise to bump into her here!
Wang Meishu stopped, exclaimed, and then remembered that this was her relative’s daughter. "Yes! Are you here for dinner as well? And this is?" She had met Lei Ming before but was seeing Lei Ming’s mother for the first time, so she had a guess in her heart.
"This is my mother-in-law!" Wang Mei introduced warmly.
Lei’s mother tried her best to appear elegant and intellectual as she greeted her.
Wang Mei’s aunt was certainly someone wealthier—judging by her attire and demeanor. If a good relationship could be established, who knew what benefits there might be for Lei Ming?
Her smile became even more radiant.
But when she stole a glance at the cold and impatient expressions of Mr. and Mrs. Leng, she started to wonder: Were they relatives or just friends?
Li Si and Leng Ning were walking hand in hand at the back, chatting and laughing in whispers.
When they got closer and saw the scene, they almost burst into laughter on the spot.
How could it be so coincidental to meet here?
When Lei Ming saw the Leng family, his first instinct was to avoid them.
But he couldn’t stop Wang Mei’s enthusiasm, nor his mother’s obvious eagerness to show off in front of the Leng family. Her intentions to flaunt were glaringly apparent.
Did she think just because her son and Leng Ning broke up that he couldn’t find a girl with better qualifications?
After attending Li Si’s wedding, Lei Ming never mentioned to his mother that Leng Ning now had a boyfriend.
So, Lei’s mother now believed that Leng Ning was still single after seeing her hand-in-hand with Li Si and accompanied by several people.
Thus, she began to plot in her mind.
Seeing the proud and distant expressions on Mr. and Mrs. Leng, she couldn’t resist making a few remarks to regain some lost face!
"Oh my! Isn’t this Mrs. Leng? Long time no see!" Lei’s mother exclaimed exaggeratedly as she approached.
Mr. and Mrs. Leng’s expressions turned slightly cold when they saw Lei Ming and his mother. However, they already knew about Wang Mei’s relationship with Lei Ming from their son’s wedding banquet.
So, seeing them now wasn’t very surprising. They could only marvel at the strange coincidences and the smallness of social circles.
"Is that so?" Mrs. Leng responded indifferently, noticing Lei’s mother’s expression and feeling that this person was beyond saving.
Did she think Mrs. Leng couldn’t see through her intentions?
It was nothing more than assuming her own daughter could find someone better, believing that Leng Ning was still single, and coming here to rub salt into the wound.
What a pity. She had made a miscalculation. Maybe she should open her dog eyes and take a closer look before speaking.
Lei’s mother arrogantly glanced at Leng Ning with a look of sympathy. "Mrs. Leng, I’m so sorry! My son Lei Ming is having his wedding next week. Our Wang Mei isn’t just beautiful and sweet but also well-educated and comes from a great family. Now, seeing that your daughter is still single, I can’t help but feel bad for her!"
Lei Ming tried to pull his mother back, but it was already too late. The moment she spoke those words, everyone went silent.
Jin Jiachao and Jin Yichen exchanged looks, immediately understanding what was happening.
The ex-boyfriend’s mother? What a character!
Everyone now looked at Lei’s mother as though she were a fool.
Even Wang Mei, who had been getting chummy with Wang Meishu, fell silent, staring at Lei’s mother in shock.
What did this mean?
Did Lei Ming have some history with Auntie’s relative?
Otherwise, why would she say something like that?
Leng Ning and Li Si both looked at the frozen Wang Mei and the grimacing Lei Ming, then exchanged glances.
They could hardly suppress their laughter. Sweet and pure? Which aspect? And where was the boundary?
The memories of a certain video from the engagement banquet with Yin Xian automatically played in Leng Ning’s mind every time she saw Wang Mei now.
Li Si almost burst out laughing as she scanned everyone’s expressions. Even Leng Mochen couldn’t help but clear his throat to cover up his laughter.
Was Lei Ming’s mom here to be a comedian?
Mrs. Leng sneered coldly, her voice edged with disdain, "Well, congratulations to you. But my daughter is getting engaged on October 1st, and the gentleman next to her is my future son-in-law!" She gestured toward Jin Yichen as she spoke.
Lei’s mother’s complexion shifted from green to white, cycling through an array of colors. Her trembling hand pointed at Jin Yichen: "He... he’s your son-in-law?"
Her eyes darted back and forth between them all, and all she could feel was the utter humiliation of a massive face-slapping.
If she had known the situation, there was no way she would have ever said such things.
Her intention had been to humiliate them, but instead, it had backfired entirely, leaving her red-faced and at a loss. (To be continued. If you like this story, please visit Qidian.com to cast recommendations or monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to continue reading.)