Chapter 543 - Meeting Xiong Mai Again (2/2)
Xiong Mai's face turned solemn, while Xiong Zhi stared at Linfeng in surprise.
Suddenly being so honest in front of others...
Even though she knew his intentions already, her heart still beat loudly.
Xiong Zhi stared at the serious Linfeng then at her Aunt Mai, before glancing down.
Well, Xiong Zhi was happy that he was boldly admitting it now. She trusted Linfeng and knew that their future was tightly connected like yin-yang fishes. She planned to marry him too, no matter what the cost was, but why talk about this at this moment?
As if hearing her thoughts, Xiong Mai stepped forward without commenting on Linfeng's answer. ”Let's go to my table first.”
The couple looked at each other and escorted Xiong Mai in, led by an attendant.
Xiong Mai was a strong figurehead and received a lot of greetings as well.
When they finally arrived at Xiong Mai's table on the second row right beside Xiong Zhi's, Xiong Mai directly went to the topic.
”So you plan to marry my niece. What surname do you plan to take then? Or...” Xiong Mai's eyes glinted dangerously. ”Will the nuptial family use 'Zhou' instead of 'Xiong'?”
Her intimidating aura rose, as expected of a leading figure of the organization, EU.
Xiong Zhi was speechless.
They were not even married yet... Why were they talking about which surname to take already?
In the Xiong family, especially the main Xiong branch, the core clan members would always take the Xiong's surname no matter who they marry. Just like Xiong Zhi's father. Her father took the surname Xiong and married into the family, so their descendants would have to take the surname 'Xiong'.
The old man was keen on this.
This was also why Xiong Mai asked about it first.
Linfeng remained unperturbed. He did not try to counter the woman's obvious oppression but just showed his persistent and stubborn side.
He met Xiong Mai's gaze squarely.
”It's up to Xiong Zhi. Xiong Zhi will retain her surname, and I will retain mine. Our children will be the descendants of a Xiong and a Zhou. No matter what surname they take, they will still be my sons and daughters.”
Xiong Zhi: ”...”
Where were those sons and daughters coming from? They were still not even germinating, ah.
This was too early, counting the chicks before the hen even laid an egg.
Silence.
The nearby people were throwing their table inquiring looks.
”Pfft.” Xiong Mai laughed. She covered her mouth but still laughed. ”Interesting, Zhi'er. Your man is very interesting! So funny!”
Linfeng: ....What did I say that made you laugh? I'm being serious here.
Xiong Zhi: ...What was so funny?
The couple looked at Xiong Mai dully but kept their thoughts inside.
Xiong Mai recovered her calm, reverting back to the noble and elderly look. ”My apologies for the gaffe, I didn't mean to, but the way you talk is really amusing. It's like you two are already expecting a bunch of twins or triplets on the way.” Then she blinked. ”You...are not carrying something, are you?”
She meaningfully looked at Xiong Zhi's belly.
Xiong Zhi: ”...Of course not. What are you thinking, Aunt Mai?”
Xiong Mai nonchalantly took her eyes back. ”Too bad, there is no grandchildren to hug.” Her tone revealed a sliver of regret.
Xiong Zhi and Linfeng: ”...”
Then Linfeng recovered. Did this mean, she approved of him?
He tried to test the waters. ”I will try my best to... give you cute and lovely grandchildren to hug.”
Linfeng ears turned a bit red.
Xiong Mai laughed more openly. ”Haha, alright, alright. I'll be waiting.” Cute and lovely, she could already imagine miniature buns who looked like tiny Xiong Zhis.
Xiong Zhi: ”...”
Her hand went to her slim stomach.
They had only done it once and with contraception, how could children sprout in her stomach all of the sudden?
Not to mention, Xiong Zhi was not married yet to Linfeng. Their problems were not solved yet. This was not the right time.
The thought was still on her mind, when Xiong Mai's tablemates finally came.
It was Shinichi Tanaka from Tanaka Group.
Shinichi recognized Xiong Zhi and Xiong Mai right away.
”We meet again. It turns out we are arranged on the same table this time,” Shinichi greeted Xiong Mai, before greeting Xiong Zhi. ”Nice to see you again, Miss Xiong Zhi.”
Xiong Zhi and Shinichi had been keeping tabs so they were well acquainted already. The Tanaka Group was supporting Gu Zhen's company which IHZHI had collaborations with.
Xiong Zhi faintly smiled.”It's nice to have you here as well.”
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