Chapter 444: Chapter 444: The In-Laws Meet

Wei Yuning was almost scared out of her soul!

She crashed directly into someone’s chest, hard as iron.

A unique masculine scent enveloped her instantly.

She didn’t dare to move even a bit.

What was going on?

She gathered her courage and asked shakily, “Un…Uncle, what are you doing?”

Wei Junyao looked at the back of the girl’s head lying on him, a ripple flashing in his eyes.

The girl’s fragrance lingered around his nose.

He had just intended to pull her over to sit properly, but things had gone awry.

He pulled her away, letting her sit properly, and said, “You should eat more, you’re as thin as a rake, a light pull and you fly away!”

Wei Yuning: “…”

After sitting properly, she muttered, “I may be skinny, but where there’s supposed to be meat, there’s meat.”

Speaking, she intentionally puffed out her chest.

Wei Junyao’s gaze instinctively glanced at her chest area.

The next second, he looked away, saying nonchalantly, “I think only one person feels that way.”

Wei Yuning felt uncomfortable hearing this, “What do you mean?”

Wei Junyao didn’t answer her.

She pressed on, “Are you saying my chest is small?”

After speaking, she looked down at herself, “What’s small about it? It’s not small at all.”

Suddenly, she looked at the man, exclaiming, “Oh, I got it, Uncle, you like women with fuller figures, right?”

The man’s expression darkened.

While Wei Yuning assumed he was shy and felt embarrassed, “Uncle, no need to feel embarrassed, it’s quite normal. Everyone has their preferences, don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone, you don’t have to worry about others knowing.”

Wei Junyao didn’t bother responding to her, instead he said directly, “Are you sure you want to stay in Yue City?”

“Huh?”

The topic jumped fast.

Wei Yuning looked at his perfect side profile, saying, “Yes, very sure, I’ve thought it through carefully.”

She wanted to stay here for two reasons, the first being her wish to spend more time with Lan Yan, having finally gained a sister, she surely wanted to cherish it.

The second was, by staying here, she wouldn’t frequently have to face the Wei Family, and… this man in front of her.

Although Wei Junyao had many branch offices and traveled often, his company’s headquarters was in Hong Kong, so he spent more time there.

Besides, she hadn’t heard of him having a branch in Yue City.

So, as long as she stayed in Yue City, she could avoid meeting him, which made her happy.

Her little thoughts were already transparent to the man.

“Since you’ve decided, I’ll have Chen Yi notify the local branch office, you can directly intern at the branch.”

His deep magnetic voice entered her ear, “What?”

Wei Junyao turned his head, looking at her, “If there’s something wrong with your hearing, get it checked out at the hospital, our family isn’t short of this money.”

“…”

“Why do you also have a branch office here?” Wei Yuning was completely thrown.

Her happiness fled before a minute had passed.

Wei Junyao casually mentioned, “Acquired a design company before the New Year, and coincidentally, you studied design, this company suits you well.”

Wei Yuning: “…”

She had a thousand words to say in her heart but couldn’t say a single one.

Eventually, she squeezed out three rebellious words: “I’m not going.”

Wei Junyao: “This matter isn’t up to you not to go, I’m not discussing it with you, just informing you. Don’t bother asking your parents to plead for you, they won’t care.”

He directly blocked all her escape routes.

“…”

Wei Yuning was so angry that smoke was about to come out of her head, but she was still a bit timid, not daring to get angry in front of her uncle.

So, she could only take out her phone and open Lan Yan’s WeChat chat interface.

Her fingers quickly typed a bunch of text, all complaining about the man beside her.

Meanwhile, Lan Yan’s phone buzzed once in her pocket.

Initially, she ignored it because Xiao Si was talking to her.

But within a few seconds, the phone’s message notification sound “ding ding ding” echoed.

Seemed like a stream of messages flooded in.

She had to take it out to check.

After opening, she saw no SMS, but instead the WeChat icon.

Entering WeChat, she found that Wei Yuning had sent a dozen messages to her.

Xiao Si saw her holding the phone in a daze and asked, “What’s up? Who sent the messages?”

Lan Yan lifted her head, saying, “It’s nothing, from Yuning.”

Xiao Si quipped, “Barely been apart for ten minutes, and she’s sent so many messages, how much does she have left to say?”

Lan Yan: “She’s complaining about Wei Junyao.”

She didn’t bother changing the name, just saying it directly.

Xiao Si: “Don’t pay attention to her, just block her.”

“…”

These two, really are nemeses.

Yet, she didn’t directly ignore Wei Yuning; she selectively replied to a few messages.

——

Half a month later.

On the day of the Lantern Festival.

Xiao Mansion.

Mrs. Xiao and Lan Yan were sitting in the living room.

“Yanyan, should we arrange a day to meet your father?” Mrs. Xiao said.

She hadn’t mentioned it before because Lan Yan had just reunited with the Wei family.

Now, it seemed time was right; she thought of meeting the other party and discussing the children’s engagement.

She had heard from Xiao Si that Wei Ting was quite nice to Lan Yan, unlike Hu Yunqin, so she was eager to meet him.

Long ago, she’d wanted to meet him, just hadn’t had the chance.

Lan Yan had no objections, “Okay, then I’ll set a time and inform you.”

Mrs. Xiao smiled and said, “Sure, anytime works, don’t worry about mine and Uncle Xiao’s schedule.”

At noon, she had lunch at the Xiao family.

By evening, she headed to Lake Heart Villa for dinner.

This was her first time visiting the Wei family for a meal.

Though Wei Ting almost came to have meals with her daily over the past half month, they usually ate outside.

So, today was her first time here.

When she arrived, Wei Ting was not back yet.

Neither were Wei Yuning and Wei Junyao, only Gao Han was at home.

“Yanyan, have a seat, feel free, the water is on the table, if you’re thirsty just help yourself. I’ll go check the kitchen, then I’ll wash some fruits, we can have them together later, your dad and they will take some time to come back.”

Gao Han didn’t treat her as a guest but rather casually.

Actually, Lan Yan hadn’t spent time alone with Gao Han before.

Before long, Gao Han came over with a platter of fruits and placed it in front of her.

“Here, have some fruits to fill you up.” Gao Han said.

Lan Yan: “Okay, thank you.”

Gao Han casually sat beside her, “No need to be so polite with me, but I know you aren’t used to it yet, no worries, you’ll get used to it slowly.”

Lan Yan smiled and nodded.

She wasn’t feeling awkward, just didn’t know what to talk about.

But Gao Han, being a talkative person, ensured it wouldn’t go quiet.

“By the way, Yanyan, has that girl Wei Yuning bothered you recently?”

“No.”

“That’s good.”

“If she’s interning, she should be pretty busy.”

“Being busy is good, it stops one from getting restless. If she weren’t my own child, I would’ve kicked her out already, always arguing with me.”

Gao Han had no reservations when complaining about her daughter.

“Neither your dad nor I can handle her, only your little uncle can sometimes. But now with you around, she’s more willing to listen to you. At least there’s someone she pays attention to.”

Suddenly inspired, Gao Han asked, “By the way, Lan Yan, could you do me a favor?”

Lan Yan: “Let me hear it first.”

Gao Han leaned closer and whispered, “Help me find out about Wei Yuning, whether she likes men or women.”

Lan Yan: “…”

She didn’t expect that.

“Uh, Aunt Han, I don’t think we need to ask that. She has her own thoughts, and honestly, it’s unlikely. She just doesn’t want to date right now, maybe because she hasn’t met the right guy yet, and she’s still young, so there’s no rush.”

“Even if she hasn’t met the right guy, she doesn’t even want to make any male friends. Isn’t that suspicious?”

Uh…

Lan Yan was silent for a moment, then said, “Not having male friends doesn’t mean anything. It could be a personal habit. Or maybe she does have male friends, but you just don’t know. I used to be like that too, no male friends around, but it doesn’t mean anything, so no need to worry. Yuning’s personality is carefree and cheerful. It doesn’t matter who she befriends, as long as she’s happy and healthy.”

Gao Han sighed, “That’s true, but honestly, if she really liked women, I would find it hard to accept at first.”

“…”

Half an hour later.

Wei Ting came back, accompanied by Xiao Si.

He had just reached the door when he met Wei Ting coming back, so they came in together.

Lan Yan was slightly surprised to see him.

“Why aren’t you home with Aunt Yun and Uncle Xiao? Why are you here?” Lan Yan asked.

Xiao Si replied, “They went back to the old house, they don’t need me to accompany them.”

Lan Yan: “Alright.”

Soon, Wei Junyao and Wei Yuning appeared together.

As soon as Wei Yuning saw Lan, she ran over excitedly.

“Sis, you’re here.”

She ran over and gave Lan Yan a big bear hug.

“…”

Even if Xiao Si wanted to stop it, he couldn’t.

“Sis, let me tell you, today I experienced the most embarrassing, socially awkward moment ever. I fell at the company like a total flop… the cleaning lady mopped the floor so clean I didn’t notice the water stains, and I slipped. You wouldn’t believe how many people were watching, all eyes on me. Good thing I wore pants today and have thick skin, or I’d quit on the spot!”

As soon as Wei Yuning sat down, she started venting to Lan Yan.

Lan Yan: “…Did you get hurt?”

Wei Yuning shook her head, “No serious injuries.”

At this moment, Xiao Si let out a laugh.

Wei Yuning looked up and asked him, “What’s so funny?”

Xiao Si commented, “Just laughing at how some people aren’t very clever.”

“…”

Wei Yuning bit her lip but held back.

She wasn’t going to fall for his provocation.

She continued facing Lan Yan and said, “Sis, I have a gift for you, come to my room, let’s go.”

Saying that, she pulled Lan Yan to stand up.

“Where are you going?”

Gao Han glanced at them and said, “Dinner will be ready soon.”

Wei Yuning replied, “Got it, we’ll be down in a bit.”

She pulled Lan Yan to the second floor.

Gao Han looked at Xiao Si apologetically and said, “Xiao Xiao, please don’t mind that girl, she’s just clingy with Lan. Since she always wanted a brother or sister since she was little, that’s why she’s like this.”

Xiao Si politely smiled, “No worries, Aunt Gao, I certainly won’t fuss over such small matters with kids.”

He directly compared Wei Yuning to a child.

Gao Han didn’t seem to mind, “As long as there’s no fuss. That girl really is still immature.”

Xiao Si casually glanced at Wei Junyao, then withdrew his gaze.

He suddenly said, “I heard Yuning has a boyfriend, is that true?”

Gao Han was the most reactive.

She asked a string of questions, “Ah? Who did you hear that from? When did it happen? Why don’t I know?”

Xiao Si said nonchalantly, “I don’t know if it’s true or not, I just overheard it a couple of days ago while they were chatting.”

“…”

Dinner time, the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

However, two people were somewhat distracted.

One was Gao Han, the other was Wei Junyao.

The remaining four people ate happily.

After dinner, Lan Yan and Xiao Si stayed for another hour.

Then Lan Yan mentioned meeting with Mrs. Xiao to Wei Ting, and he agreed, with no objections.

“You decide on this, just let me know in advance what time, I’ll have my secretary book a private room at the restaurant,” Wei Ting said.

Lan Yan responded, “I’ll handle the restaurant, so let’s set it for the day after tomorrow, I’ll let you know the exact time later.”

“Alright, no problem.”

Then she and Xiao Si left first.

Originally, Wei Ting wanted them to stay the night.

But Lan Yan refused as she wasn’t used to it.

Wei Ting didn’t force her, as he always respected her choices.

After leaving the Wei Family.

On the car, Lan Yan asked Xiao Si, “Did you notice anything strange with Aunt Han and Uncle during dinner, especially Uncle?”

Xiao Si replied, “Yes, I noticed.”

“Did something happen?” she asked.

After all, it was fine before she was dragged to the room by Wei Yuning, but things felt off when they came back down.

Xiao Si slowly turned the wheel and replied, “Nothing much, probably got startled by Wei Yuning having a boyfriend.”

Lan Yan raised an eyebrow, “What? When did she get a boyfriend? Who did you hear it from?”

Xiao Si calmly replied, “I said it.”

Lan Yan was even more puzzled upon hearing this.

“Wait, so who did you hear that from?”

“I made it up.”

“…”

Lan Yan took a moment before asking, “What was the point of doing that?”

He had no particular purpose, just wanted to give Wei Yuning something else to think about, so she wouldn’t bother Lan Yan.

“No particular reason, just to give her something else to focus on instead of bothering you.”

Lan Yan was left speechless…

“If she finds out you spread rumors about her, she might want to kill you.”

“Isn’t that what you’re here for, to protect me?”

“…”

Lan Yan scheduled the meeting with the families for the day after tomorrow.

She originally wanted it to be the next day, but she had things to do and couldn’t find the time.

Plus, she had other commitments the following days, so there wasn’t more available time.

After returning, she messaged Mrs. Xiao to inform her of the meeting time.

——

Time passed quickly, two days later.

At five in the afternoon.

Lan Yan booked a private room at Taoyao Inn.

The Wei Family arrived early.

Gao Han glanced at Wei Ting, who was fussing with his clothes, and said, “Enough already, it’s fine as is. You didn’t worry this much when meeting my parents before. Anyone would think you’re meeting your in-laws, you’re so nervous.”

Wei Ting replied, “I’m not nervous, just a bit excited.”