The last time Sun Lili ran into Shen Feng and Lin Nian at the bookstore, she rushed over and slapped Lin Nian across the face.
Lin Nian had fallen feebly into Shen Feng’s arms, and he hadn’t pushed her away. This made Sun Lili furious, and she ran off in tears.
She went home and told her mother, and Mrs. Sun promptly called Li Xiaomei.
This, in turn, threw the Shen family into an uproar.
The Sun Family was well-off. They were locals from North City, with relatives in government and others who were major business owners. What a fantastic match it was.
’That Sun Lili... she wasn’t exceptionally pretty, but good looks don’t put food on the table. As long as she could open a lot of doors for Ah Feng, that was all that mattered.’
And Shen Zhengfeng also approved of the two of them being together.
But who knew that Lin Nian would suddenly show up in North City and get back in touch with Ah Feng? Before, Li Xiaomei had thought the girl was decent—easy to manipulate and utterly devoted to Ah Feng—but now, she just found her annoying.
’Who does she think she is? Does she really think she’s worthy of marrying into our family?!’
Li Xiaomei quickly said, "It’s nothing like that, just a misunderstanding. We’ll let the kids talk it out themselves and resolve it. What young couple doesn’t have a few disagreements?"
Old Mrs. Shen snorted coldly. "It’s best if that’s the case. Our Shen family values its reputation; we absolutely cannot have this kind of scandal! Otherwise, I’ll be forced to think you’ve ruined a perfectly good boy with your poor upbringing!"
Old Mrs. Shen knew Shen Feng was her own grandson, but that didn’t stop her from disliking Li Xiaomei!
Li Xiaomei was seething, but she had to force a smile and put more food on the old matriarch’s plate.
Shen Zhengfeng didn’t say a word the entire time, and neither did Shen Feng. The father and son didn’t exchange a single word. Beside them, Shen Xiaoya was absent-mindedly feeding her daughter. She glanced around before speaking up. "I have an announcement to make. I’m getting married."
"Is it that hooligan? Absolutely not! He doesn’t even have a respectable job. He just hangs around dance halls all day and gambles. I refuse to approve!" Old Mrs. Shen’s eyes widened as she slammed her hand on the table.
Li Xiaomei remained silent.
’Her sister-in-law was drawing all the fire, and she couldn’t be happier. This way, the old lady would stop harping on about Xiao Feng.’
But Shen Xiaoya, like a lit firecracker, went off instantly. "If we don’t get married soon, your grandson is going to be born! You’ll have to agree whether you like it or not!"
Old Mrs. Shen was dumbfounded.
’What? She’s already pregnant?’
Meanwhile, Shen Zhengfeng glanced calmly at his sister. "Does he treat you well?" he asked.
Shen Xiaoya rushed to say, "Yes, yes, he treats me so well! He may not have a formal job right now, but he’s very smart. Brother, doesn’t the paint factory have plenty of openings? Just get him any kind of position. He’ll definitely do a great job!"
Shen Zhengfeng frowned.
Shen Xiaoya said sullenly, "What? You can spend the money to open a clothing factory for your wife, but you can’t arrange a job for your own brother-in-law?"
It was worth noting that Shen Xiaoya’s previous husband had worked at that very clothing factory before absconding with the funds.
’This time...’ Shen Zhengfeng thought for a moment. ’As long as I keep him away from the finances, it should be fine.’
He said, "Alright. But I don’t know what he’d be suited for. Have him come over sometime. I’ll have a chat with him and see what he can do."
"Deal!" Shen Xiaoya was satisfied, her face breaking into a wide smile. She glanced from side to side, and then her gaze landed on Li Xiaomei.
She said, "Sister-in-law, could you help get my room ready for the wedding? It’s my second marriage, so I’m not picky. Just a few simple decorations will be fine."
Li Xiaomei was taken aback. "What?" she said, astonished. "You two are planning to live here?"