Chapter 101 - A mothers Advice (1/2)

”Xiaomei! Won't you give me a hug?” hurrying her steps, the woman pulled Yan Mei into a hug.

Yan Mei smiled warmly as she hugged her back. Mrs. Leng pulled away and scrutinized Yan Mei. She furrowed her brows.

”You need to eat more. You're still skinny.” Mrs. Leng commented, causing Yan Mei to giggle.

”Auntie, I have gained weight because my husband has been spoiling me with food!” Mrs. Leng stiffened as she looked up at Yan Mei.

”Husban-”She was cut off when she noticed Lei Zhao's presence.

”Who is this?” she smiled kindly.

Yan Mei turned around and stood beside Mrs. Leng.

Lei Zhao was about to introduce himself when Yan Mei cut him off.

”Auntie, this is Lei Zhao. He is my husband.” Mrs. Leng's smile congealed into shock. Lei Zhao stared at her as her eyes widened in shock, but she immediately composed herself.

A glint passed through his eyes when he saw the woman smiling forcedly at him. Mrs. Leng's eyes scanned Lei Zhao's body from head to foot, trying to figure something out.

Yan Mei waved at Lei Zhao, ”Lei Zhao, come and greet my aunty.”

Lei Zhao walked towards them and stretched his hands for Mrs. Leng to shake, but the woman brushed it off as she gave in to hug him.

”It's nice to meet you, dear.” She pulled away and held Lei Zhao's shoulders, smiling, ”You're very handsome!”

”Thank you, Ma' ma.”

Mrs. Leng chuckled, ”Please, just call me Mrs. Leng.”

Lei Zhao nodded politely.

”Alright, Ma-Mrs. Leng.”

Lei Zhao replied as he transferred his gaze to Yan Mei, who was looking in his direction. He smiled at her, and Yan Mei responded with a grin.

Mrs. Leng watched their interactions, and she looked at her son, who had a crushed look in his eyes. She felt a pang in her chest as she felt bad for her son.

Mrs. Leng knew how much her son had loved Yan Mei all these years, but because she was his best friend's wife, he couldn't do anything but just watched the woman he loves in his best friend's arms.

Then she disappeared five years ago. Her son had searched for her non-stop all these years, and when he finally found her, she was already married to another man. How can fate be this cruel to her son!

Leng Shao felt his mother's gaze on him. He just shrugged his shoulders and forced a smile to appease his mother.

Mrs. Leng smiled softly at him and turned to look at Yan Mei.

”XiaoMei, let's go; we have lots of catching up to do!”

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Yan Mei and Mrs. Leng sat on a near bench as they talk about general things. Because Mrs. Leng didn't want to open Yan Mei's wounds, she didn't ask what happened five years ago or mention Wang Lu.

Mrs. Leng suddenly became quiet for a moment before turning to look at Lei Zhao, who was standing under a shade with her son.

”So...you really love this guy, huh?” Mrs. Leng whispered.

”Ahh-ye-well, it's complicated.” Yan Mei said as she also turned to gaze at Lei Zhao.

Lei Zhao had bumped together his brows as he stared at his phone.

”You look happy. I think he is good for you.” Mrs. Leng said openly.

Yan Mei smiled, ”Yeah, he is.”

Mrs. Leng held Yan Mei's hands, ”You deserve to be happy, XiaoMei. I don't know how your new married life is, but I hope it works out. Because even a blind man can see how much that guy loves you.”