130: Chapter One Hundred Thirty

Before Wang Cheng came up with an answer, Guan Jiahe and the three other employees came to work. They came an hour later than usual. When asked, the answer suddenly pierced Wang Cheng. It turned out to be originally requested by Mama Wang; her son and another man were in an unusual relationship, and she as a parent couldn’t accept it, let alone other people. Though she was severely affected, Mama Wang could calm down and help Wang Cheng eliminate future troubles. To be so rational, Wang Cheng’s worry was not unreasonable, because the more sensible a person, the harder they were to persuade.

Chu Yifeng apparently did not expect it to be Mama Wang. With a little surprise, he said thoughtfully: "It seems that your mother may be difficult to handle"

Wang Cheng didn’t want to talk to him now. He already said that a woman like Mama Wang would be terrifying once she became angry, because she wouldn't directly express the anger in her heart like other people.

Wang Cheng spent the morning in the shop. Chu Yifeng left without him sending him out. He was full of thoughts about how to face Mama Wang who already knew the truth. After thinking about it for a few hours, he couldn’t think of anything to say, and decided to go home to explore the situation. He told his cousin and left.

Before returning, Wang Cheng called Papa Wang, who was at home. He learned from over the phone that Mama Wang had planned to go to the jam factory this morning, but for some reason, suddenly changed her mind and went home. He didn’t know what was going on.

Wang Cheng listened to him, this was the rhythm of her anger!

Back in the Guan’s Village, Wang Cheng wondered how to explain to his mother. Before he got home, he heard someone calling his name. When he looked back, he found that it was two people who he didn’t want to see. He felt impatient as they walked toward him.

"Cousin, we met you at the right time." Wang Ningkai brought his amazing girlfriend Wang Xiaoyan and came to Wang Cheng. They had not seen each other for a while, and both looked very uncomfortable.

Wang Cheng hadn’t paid attention to the situation of his uncle's family for a while. The two came to him suddenly, and he couldn't figure out what they were going to do.

"It turned out to be my elder cousin, what’s the matter?" His attitude was a bit casual, and the impatience on his face was also a little obvious. Wang Xiaoyan probably noticed it, and was stopped by Wang Ningkai when she was about to rant a few words.

"I'm going to get engaged with Xiaoyan. This is an invitation. My parents asked me to send it to you and I wanted to go to your house, but now I just met you. I’ll give it to you, take it home." At this time, Wang Ningkai didn't want to quarrel with his third uncle's family. He finally determined the date of the engagement and didn't want to have what happened to Lisa happen again, messing up the possible engagement. Wang Cheng took the invitation post and said without looking at it, "If there is nothing else, I will leave." After speaking, he left without waiting for the two to respond.

"Look at what attitude he has!" When he went away, Wang Xiaoyan's yelled stubbornly. She didn't understand why Wang Ningkai had to tolerate this cousin. Even if there was a backer behind him, what amazing, really rich and powerful person could fall in love with such a country boy? Maybe the owner of the car they saw that time was not his friend.

"Well, how does it have anything to do with us? It won't be long before we get engaged. Be less angry, because later, you will be the most beautiful bride." Wang Ningkai comforted her that things had a foregone conclusion. Regenerating qi would not help. Now he just wanted to take good care of his company. After all, that was the foundation of his foothold. He didn’t want anything to happen to the company.

When Wang Xiaoyan heard that she would be the most beautiful bride, her anger was immediately dispelled. "Well, I'll give you face and not care about him."

When Wang Cheng returned home, no one could be seen in the living room. Only a few noises came from the kitchen. He suspected that his mother was cooking, but because of his guilty conscience, he didn't dare to face Mama Wang directly. He called out to Papa Wang, who was watering the vegetables in the field.

"It's Chengcheng. Why didn't you say anything before coming back? Your mother is cooking, she didn’t know you were going to come back, and only made enough for two people." Papa Wang saw his son standing behind him. He called before Wang Cheng came, but Wang Cheng didn't mention that he would come back. He knew Papa Wang would definitely talk to his mother, so he deliberately didn't mention it.

"It doesn't matter, Dad, I'm not hungry right now. I can just make a bowl of noodles when I'm hungry."

Wang Cheng shifted the topic and said, "I just met my elder cousin and his girlfriend outside, and they gave me an invitation, they are about to get engaged."

"Oh? Why so fast?"

Papa Wang had heard that good things were coming for his brother's family, but he didn't expect it to be so fast. He remembered that Wang Ningkai and his girlfriend didn't seem to have been together for long.

"Maybe they want to settle down early, so as not to have extra troubles." Wang Chengqi shrugged. His uncle's family was actually very good at setting things ups, and everything was written on their faces. However, that was just right for Wang Xiaoyan. There would be a good show in the future.

Papa Wang put the watering tools on the shelf, then took the engagement invitation in his hand. The two walked into the house while talking. Mama Wang just came out with a plate of dishes, and showed no response after seeing that Wang Cheng had returned, except for a light glance. If he did not know that Mama Wang had been to the shop, Wang Cheng would definitely not have thought from her reaction that she already knew about his relationship with Chu Yifeng.

"Lanfang, Chengcheng is back. Let’s cook two more dishes." Papa Wang did not notice the strange atmosphere between the mother and son, and he said this casually as his eyes fell on the meat dish in her hands.

"Oh, there’s no more food. I thought Chengcheng wouldn't come back and didn't buy much." Mama Wang went into the kitchen again after she finished talking.

Papa Wang froze, "What's wrong?" Even he found that his child's mother was a little bit off.

"Dad." Wang Cheng grabbed him quickly. "Don't bother Mom, Mom may be a little tired. There have indeed been too many recent things, with both the small factory here and the jam factory. I just came back for a little bit to take things, I don't plan to stay too long."

When Papa Wang thought about it, it was really busy during this time, and he was immediately distracted. "Since you’re here, stay for after lunch."

"I've made an appointment with a friend, let's talk next time."

"Will you be back at night?"

Wang Cheng glanced in the direction of the kitchen. "Well, depending on the situation. I'll call you first if I’m not coming back."

After Wang Cheng left, Mama Wang came out of the kitchen, holding a pot of rice for two. Although she was a little indifferent to her son on the surface, when she couldn't see his figure, she subconsciously looked for him. Only then did she frown, her expression finally cracked.

"Lanfang, what happened to you just now? Cheng Cheng managed to come back, but didn't eat any food. Why do you seem unhappy?" Papa Wang said this to Mama Wang who brought dinner when she returned to the dinner table.

Mama Wang glanced at him and put the food in front of him. "Eat your meal." After a pause, she said, "Did Chengcheng just say that he would come back tonight?"

Papa Wang took up the bowl and told her what his son said, adding, "But I think he most likely won’t come back. He said he had an appointment with a friend?"

As soon as she heard the words ‘a friend’, Mama Wang reacted slightly, blurting, "Which friend, Mr. Chu?"

"I don't know, he didn't say."

Papa Wang did not notice that Mama Wang changed the way she called Chu Yifeng.

"You call him this afternoon and ask him to come back tonight." When Mama Wang thought that her son might be sleeping in the same bed with Chu Yifeng tonight, she wished that they would be separated immediately. She would never let them sleep together; she’d fight until her old bones were dismantled.

"What happened to you today?"

Papa Wang always felt that her mood was a bit wrong today.

"Don't worry, just do what I say." Mama Wang didn't plan to tell him his own son was gay with a man.

Papa Wang knew that when Mama Wang didn’t want to say something, no matter how much he asked, she wouldn’t say it. He changed the subject: “Right, when Chengcheng came back, Ningkai gave him an invitation. In a bit, he and his new girlfriend are getting engaged. Do you want us to attend? "

A while ago, their relationship was a little stale. In fact, he wondered if his elder brother and parents still welcomed the people from their household to participate. Inviting them might just be to avoid provoking criticism.

The speaker was careless, but the listener had intentions. Suddenly, Mama Wang thought, changing her indifferent attitude: "When are they getting engaged?"

"On the sixth. That day is a good day for weddings, and it also happens to be a Sunday." Papa Wang checked the calendar. Many people like to set the date of engagements or marriages on the weekend, because there were more people who could participate, and they would also receive more gifts.

"Go if you are free that day, so as not to make people gossip, thinking that our family really wants to sever relations with your brothers and family."

Papa Wang thought the same way. After all, no matter how many grievances there were between relatives, it was hard to make too much out of it.

Wang Cheng was with Chu Yifeng when he received the call from Papa Wang. When he heard that he should go back at night, he guessed that it was mostly Mama Wang’s idea. Chu Yifeng wanted to encourage him otherwise, but he ignored him directly. As a guy who was in trouble, although he wanted to escape, the matter had to be resolved. Wang Cheng didn't dare to disobey Mama Wang’s will and went back at night, but went back after dinner.

Both Mama Wang and Papa Wang were in the living room. When they saw him come in, only Papa Wang spoke to him, and Mama Wang still stared at the TV screen intently.

"Chengcheng, have you had dinner?"

"I've eaten, Dad. I'll take a bath." Wang Cheng glanced at Mama Wang and turned upstairs. He knew that Mama Wang would have something to tell him, but he didn't know if it would be a showdown. There was rare fear in his heart. Anxious, he deliberately dilly-dallied upstairs for a while. Because he came back a little late, it was ten o'clock all of a sudden. Probably because he couldn't wait, Wang Cheng opened the door and saw Mama Wang and Papa Wang come up together.

"Chengcheng, your mother has something to tell you."

Wang Cheng looked at his mother, "Mom, what happened?"

"Don't go to the jam shop tomorrow, make free time." Mama Wang said calmly.

Wang Cheng couldn't figure out what Mama Wang was thinking now. Seeing this situation seemed to have no intention of becoming a showdown, he wondered what her idea was. After thinking about it, he said, "Is it important? I made an appointment tomorrow to talk to the employees about the new shop.”

He went to Chu Yifeng today to talk about it. Last time Guan Ying raised the topic of opening a new shop, he thought about it later. Now, it was time to open a new jam shop. He needed to talk to Cousin Jiahe and Uncle Liang because this matter also involved them.

"It doesn't make much difference to talk about the new shop in the morning or the evening. Just do what your mom says. Anyway, you have to make time tomorrow." Mamay Wang said this with no area to resist, showing a tough attitude.

Wang Cheng didn't dare to refuse too clearly, so he had to affirm. However, the next day, when he learned of Mama Wang’s intentions, he regretted it.

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