CHAPTER 309: CHAPTER 304: PHOENIX MAN

Perhaps it was because Zhang Meng had just slightly lost her temper which scared Ye Mei, or maybe it was Zhang Meng’s family background that intimidated her. For the rest of the day, although she coveted some of the newly added items in the house, she did not explicitly say she wanted them.

Ye Qiu noticed that many things had changed in this life. In his previous life, Ye Mei knew about Zhang Meng’s family background, but perhaps because Ye Qiu was indifferent towards Zhang Meng, who was persistently clingy, Ye Mei’s attitude towards Zhang Meng was not as respectful, fearful, and somewhat obsequious as it is now.

She considered Ye Qiu her younger brother, and since Zhang Meng wanted to marry Ye Qiu, she must please her. Granny Liu thought the same back then, believing that if even the daughter of a billionaire like Zhang Meng was eagerly pursuing him, Ye Qiu must be exceptional! In the end, marrying Zhang Meng should be seen as a favor.

But this life is different. Ye Qiu and Zhang Meng are on an equal footing, both students at the Medical University, and they like each other. So, there’s no notion of whoever falls in love first is in a weaker position. Not to mention the differences in their family backgrounds, if it really comes down to it, it’s actually Ye Qiu who is marrying up.

"Sister-in-law, try this, this dish is really fragrant." Ye Mei diligently served Zhang Meng some food.

But thinking that the chopsticks had just been licked by her, Zhang Meng instantly lost her appetite, carefully avoided it while holding her bowl, and smiled, "No need, I can manage by myself, sister you eat."

Ye Mei’s hand awkwardly stopped in mid-air, and none of those seated helped her out of the situation. Thankfully, at the crucial moment, Zhao Zihao started crying, "I want a chicken leg."

"Alright, alright, alright, let’s give Zihao the chicken leg, so that Zihao can also grow up strong and smart like your uncle, and marry a wife who is as beautiful and wealthy as your aunt." Ye Mei coaxed her son, thinking she was pleasing both Ye Qiu and Zhang Meng.

"So, you’re not leaving today?" Granny Liu glanced at her daughter and asked; in previous years when they visited her, they would leave right after lunch with big and small packages, but today they showed no signs of leaving even after dinner.

Ye Mei gave an awkward smile, feeling in her heart that her mother was biased, knowing how rich her sister-in-law’s family was, yet not thinking about her own daughter. But who could blame her, as her brother Ye Qiu was now successful, and with the brother protecting their mother, she couldn’t speak directly.

She could only shamelessly say, "Mom, who sends their daughter and son-in-law away during the New Year? We’ll stay a couple more days to keep you company."

Liu Sanying has come to a clear realization today; her daughter was not so much filial to her as she was to the money. She had never seen her so enthusiastic before. But no matter what, she was still her own flesh and blood, and Granny Liu still had a bit of softness in her heart. However, this doesn’t mean she would let her daughter behave recklessly and ruin the relationship between Ye Qiu and Mengmeng.

"Since you’re staying, go wash the dishes." Granny Liu said.

Ye Mei looked somewhat distressed, extending her hands to show Granny Liu: "Mom, I just got my nails done; they can’t be exposed to water and detergent."

Granny Liu didn’t bother to look at her; her daughter had been married off for six years, and the number of times she visited could be counted on one hand. Each visit, she was either waiting to eat or loading things into her car, borrowing money with one excuse or another. She had given up on expecting her daughter to take care of her in old age. As the saying goes, a married daughter is like spilled water; she could do whatever she wanted.

Granny Liu had also given up, thus becoming less compassionate towards her daughter and firmly said: "Wash it or not, if not, just go back."

Ye Mei was furious, clacking into the kitchen in her high heels: "Fine, I’ll wash them." While washing, she made sure the bowls clanged loudly, as if afraid others wouldn’t know she was working.

In the countryside, there aren’t many entertainment activities. After dinner, as night falls, the family would gather around the stove to warm up and watch TV. Although Ye Qiu and Zhang Meng were chatting and sending New Year’s greetings to classmates on their phones, creating a harmonious atmosphere, someone just had to be tactless.

Zhao Yang, shamelessly, leaned in and eyed Zhang Meng’s phone screen: "Sister-in-law, are you chatting with your uncle? Let me tell you, the LED lights I’m working on are the best in our province. It’s normal for you young people not to understand. How about this, you give me your uncle’s contact, and I’ll chat with him." While speaking, he even brazenly reached for Zhang Meng’s phone, showing no sense of propriety.

"What are you doing?" Zhang Meng frowned in disgust, "I’m discussing something with my friend! Besides, my dad’s hospital has just been renovated, it lacks nothing."

Zhao Yang, directly rejected by Zhang Meng, had an ugly expression, but he didn’t dare to curse. Instead, he reprimanded her using his status as a brother-in-law: "Sister-in-law, it’s not right of you to speak like that. I am, after all, Ye Qiu’s brother-in-law, and it’s normal for me to seek a business cooperation with your family. How could you speak to me in that tone? But you are still young, I won’t blame you. Just give me your dad’s contact directly, I’m doing this for your own good, we’re all family here, I’ll surely give you the lowest price."

This person is really annoying to talk to. Zhang Meng smirked and said: "Since it’s a normal business transaction, then brother-in-law, you should send a letter of intent to the procurement department of our hospital. If your product’s quality and price are reasonable, someone will talk to you. I will write you the email address, and I promise it won’t be treated as spam."

"Ah, sister-in-law, this is really unfair of you. I am, after all, Ye Qiu’s brother-in-law. You want me to talk to the lower-level staff?" Zhao Yang got angry, feeling that Zhang Meng was looking down on him.

"Although my dad is the dean and chairman, he doesn’t handle these minor details of procurement," Zhang Meng said impatiently.

"Isn’t it just a word from your dad? Who would dare to oppose him?" Zhao Yang took it for granted, and kindly suggested, "Moreover, sister-in-law, this management style of yours isn’t good. How can you let outsiders handle procurement? Aren’t they all corrupt? How about this, let my sister help out, we guarantee strict supervision."

Zhang Meng was stunned by his audacity, how could he say such a thing with such confidence?

Ye Qiu suddenly laughed and said: "Brother-in-law, you want my sister who didn’t even finish high school to work in a corporate group? Do you know the qualifications of people there? The minimum is a bachelor’s degree from a 985 university."

"But procurement is just about calculating costs and negotiating, right? Your sister is really good at that," Zhang Yang said confidently. "And aren’t you planning to enroll her in some adult college? The schools you recommend definitely won’t be bad, absolutely no problem."

Well, his words during the day are contradicting himself now, Ye Qiu and Zhang Meng exchanged helpless glances.

Ye Qiu, smiling, said: "That’s fine too, as long as my sister graduates from that college, I will introduce her to uncle."