Chapter 173

Chapter 173

Because of the precious gift given by Shi Shuning, Xiao Yuanning's view of this prospective brother-in-law improved somewhat, even if not entirely.

Hmm, at least he no longer tried to stop him from holding his sister's hand.

Shi Shuning also sensed that Xiao Yuanning had less hostility towards him now, secretly delighted. As long as his little brother-in-law could accept him, then he had succeeded.

After lunch, Xiao Jinmeng hugged Shu Fen, continuing to watch the "Meng Meng Cringe Memoir" with her mom and brother, while Shi Shuning followed Xiao Yongze to the study.

The two men sat facing each other, the atmosphere slightly awkward.

Xiao Yongze sighed, breaking the tension first: "Shuning, how did you and Meng Meng get together?"

Shi Shuning rubbed the back of his head, "Uncle Xiao, I liked Meng Meng for a long time, especially because she's so innocent, you could lure her away with just a lollipop.

I was afraid she'd be deceived by boys with ill intentions, I wanted to protect her, wanted her to stay a sweet and innocent little foodie forever."

"At first, I thought my feelings were just like the sibling bond between Xiao Jin and Meng Meng, until later, when other boys tried to pass her love letters I'd get jealous, and when she fawned over other boys I'd get jealous too. That's when I realized my feelings for her had surpassed friendship."

Shi Shuning smiled and continued, "I was afraid back then, of developing feelings for the little girl I grew up with like a sister. I even thought I was a beast.

I tried keeping my distance from her on purpose, but I found I still couldn't control thinking about her, paying attention to her."

Later when Meng Meng asked him tearfully why he kept avoiding her, the dam in his heart immediately broke. To hell with being a beast, there's nothing wrong with liking someone, it's not like he violated morals or ethics, why can't he like her.

"After that I stopped repressing my feelings, but I also knew that as a goofy slacker back then, I wasn't worthy of the excellent, well-behaved Meng Meng. So I started working hard, studied properly, got into Hai City University, and to cultivate a sense of responsibility and fix my flaws, I even joined the military."

"After returning from the military, that's when I confessed to her."

Recalling Meng Meng's embarrassed nosebleed back then, Shi Shuning couldn't help but laugh again.

"Uncle Xiao, my feelings for her weren't love at first sight or just physical attraction, but what my heart belonged to, true love."

Xiao Yongze nodded, young love really was that sudden yet pure.

The two took Jian Hongmei's luggage and drove to Liu Lian's house in Liu Lian's car.

"Xiao Liu, if someone asks where she went, what will you say?" Jian Hongmei looked at the large photo of the couple hanging in the living room, unable to help asking.

"No one will ask about her," Liu Lian couldn't bear to look at the photo, reaching to take the frame down and flipping it over on the ground.

"She defied her family's advice years ago to follow me, cutting off all contact with them long ago. For so many years, no one has ever come looking for her.

Plus her personality was rather reclusive, she didn't like making friends, even the neighbors around here only had a few who were acquainted with her. So there's nothing to worry about on that front."

"Unless it's a population census or resident registration or something, no one will notice her disappearance."

Only then did Jian Hongmei finally relax completely, the last bit of panic in her heart disappearing.

Jian Hongmei sat comfortably on the sofa, looking up at Liu Lian, "Liu Lian, from now on we're bound together, as long as you listen to me, I'll keep you safe!"

Liu Lian frowned slightly, "Madam, what do you mean?"

She's not planning on having him do something else, is she...?

Jian Hongmei laughed lightly, "Liu Lian, don't be afraid, I just want to take revenge on Wenyao."

Liu Lian felt a bit anxious, quickly sitting across from Jian Hongmei with a worried expression, "Revenge? Madam, please don't tell me you plan to take revenge on Xiao Yongze!"

Jian Hongmei smiled, "Xiao Liu, you're a clever one. I do indeed plan to take revenge on Xiao Yongze!"

At this moment, Liu Lian was somewhat devastated, the veins on his forehead throbbing as he hurriedly tried to dissuade her: "Madam! I beg you, don't provoke them anymore. With our current capabilities, how can we confront Xiao Yongze head-on? Isn't that just seeking death?"

Jian Hongmei's face suddenly darkened.

"Liu Lian, are you defying me?"

Liu Lian's face also grew solemn. "Madam, I'll say it again, don't go against Xiao Yongze. If you insist on doing this, then I won't serve you anymore. Find someone else if you want!"

Jian Hongmei abruptly stood up, roaring, "Have you forgotten your current predicament? Aren't you afraid I'll expose the fact that you're a murderer?"