149 HAVE WE MET BEFORE? (2/2)

Hu Lei did not know or care about the turmoil of the woman. Instead, she felt that Zhong Feng was right. His parents were too polite to be directly rude. This served her purposes well. All she cared about was getting on well, even on the surface. She did not need to bare the elders' souls.

”Then, I suppose that this is not our first meeting. Still, I brought a small gift.” She detached her hand from Zhong Feng and walked forward.

She placed the 'Apothecary' box which she had been holding in one hand on the table before the elders. She did not know if this was the correct protocol. However, she felt that it was fine as long as she had given it without awkwardness.

The two people did not reach out to take the present.

”Thank you, Hu girl. You two should sit down.” The hostess gestured to the seats next to Song Lili.

Hu Lei still felt that a strong repulsion to this woman who seemed pleasant in every way. She could not shake the feeling that they could not get along. However, she was an expert at concealing her emotions. Therefore, she smiled at the woman and sat down with Zhong Feng sitting next to her.

”Auntie Ling, Uncle Zhong, I also brought some gifts for you from abroad.” Song Lili finally found a moment to naturally re-join the conversation.

She picked the large gift bag that she had placed on her side. She had been waiting for Zhong Feng to appear before presenting her gift. Even though he had come with a third-party, her plan to showcase her superior qualities was still viable.

”This girl… you did not have to bring anything. I am just so glad that you decided to come home.” Chu Ling spoke with a smile.

”Of course, I had to bring something. You were like second parents to me.” She turned her gaze slightly towards Hu Lei to check Hu Lei's reaction.

Unfortunately for her, Hu Lei was not focussing on her. Instead, she seemed to be looking at a calligraphy painting on the wall while turning her head from side to side in fascination. Sensing the gaze, she turned clear eyes to Song Lili.

Song Lili pretended not to have been looking at her and dug out a slim box from the bag. She passed it to Chu Ling who received it in her hand and opened it. She revealed a beautiful bracelet which shimmered in light, but was still not too flamboyant.

”Lili, you did not have to. It looks very precious.” She exclaimed.

”It is not much. I happen to know a certain designer in France. He designed it for me as a favour and then, I found some good materials by chance.” Song Lili smiled.

Hu Lei wanted to roll her eyes. If this woman believed that it was not much, why did she feel that it was necessary to explain all the trouble she went through for it? Peh, what a faker!

”Uncle Zhong, I brought you a chess set. The pieces are curved from ivory, so they are durable. I can accompany you to play a few games.” Song Lili presented with a calm smile.

”Oh, this is a timely gift. My old chess board has deteriorated because Mian'er spends too much time trying to beat me.” Zhong Tian finally spoke with a boisterous laugh.

It could be said that Song Lili knew the way into their hearts. Hu Lei felt a deep sense of discontent in her heart. Peh, this faker is contributing to poaching and the endangerment of elephants.

”What about Feng'er? Don't tell me that you did not bring anything for Feng'er.” Chu Ling teased slightly.

Song Lili snuck a look at Zhong Feng with some girlish shyness. Unfortunately, his incomparable face was cold as ice. However, she could not help noticing that his elegant fingers were subtly playing with his little girlfriend's hand.