Chapter 1528: Chapter 1526: Snobbish Relatives (Second Update)
"Little Mei!"
The couple looked at Hong Mei and immediately stood up, their eyes on Hong Mei, appearing extremely excited. Hong Mei directly embraced them, obviously they were Hong Mei’s parents, which meant they were Xiao Yifeng’s father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Seeing this, Xiao Yifeng also felt a bit nervous. After all, this was his first time meeting his in-laws, and his mood was naturally different.
"Little brother, you’ve grown quite a bit taller!"
Hong Mei looked at the young man, patted his head, and said with a smile.
"Sis, I’ve missed you so much!"
The young man also hugged Hong Mei for a moment, clearly he was her younger brother.
"Sis, you’re really pregnant!"
The young man looked at Hong Mei’s protruding belly and couldn’t help but remark.
"Yes!"
Hong Mei nodded her head and then walked over to Xiao Yifeng, introducing him: "Dad, Mom, Little Brother, this is my boyfriend. He’s named Xiao Yifeng, Little Feng, these two are my parents, and this one is my little brother, Hong Boyu."
"Hello Uncle, Auntie, Little Brother-in-law!"
Xiao Yifeng said with a big smile on his face.
"Hmm, quite handsome, looks alright!"
Hong Mei’s father looked at Xiao Yifeng and nodded his head.
"Hong Mei, you said you’ve been pregnant for so long and only now are telling us, if we hadn’t called, wouldn’t you have planned to say anything?"
Hong Mei’s mother looked at Hong Mei with some reproach.
"Mom, I was just afraid you’d be angry, saying I got pregnant out of wedlock!"
Hong Mei said awkwardly.
"You’re not young anymore; it’s indeed time to have a child. When women get older, it’s harder to have children!"
Hong Mei’s mother looked at her and said, then supported her to sit down.
"As for the out-of-wedlock pregnancy, you can just get the marriage certificate later!"
"Young man, you and Little Mei must quite a big age difference, right?"
Hong Mei’s father looked at Xiao Yifeng and said.
"Age is not an issue; we truly love each other, and I will take good care of Hong Mei!"
Xiao Yifeng said with a smile.
"By the way, Dad, Mom, didn’t you say Third Uncle invited everyone for dinner? Why are only you here, where are they?"
Hong Mei suddenly asked.
"Hmph, they are just intentionally putting on airs, letting us come first and wait for them. This dinner is just to show off, flaunting how Hong Yv found herself a rich tycoon!"
Hong Boyu said with some indignation.
"Boyu, don’t speak nonsense. We just arrived early, that’s all, they should be on their way soon. Moreover, Hong Yv finding a boyfriend is something worth celebrating, and it’s perfect timing since Hong Mei’s back; the whole family can have a nice gathering!"
Hong Mei’s father quickly said.
"Oh, you’re all here!"
At this moment, a group of people entered from outside the private room, led by a physically imposing middle-aged man dressed in expensive clothes, clearly Hong Mei’s Second Uncle. Beside him was an elaborately dressed middle-aged woman, evidently Hong Mei’s Second Aunt.
Standing beside them were a young couple, the man dressed in a suit looking quite dignified, and the woman dressed fashionably and ostentatiously with a proud, snobby expression. They were Hong Mei’s Second Uncle’s son, Hong Quan, and his wife, Yan Xiu.
Following behind them was a middle-aged couple wearing brand-name clothes. The man in a high-class suit appeared somewhat mismatched.
The woman was dressed flamboyantly, her face heavily made up and rather unsightly, with eyes that were clearly driven by interests, precisely Hong Mei’s Third Uncle and Third Aunt.
"Xiang Fang, Xiang Hai are all here!"
Hong Mei’s father looked at his second and third brothers, speaking to them. The Hong family consisted of four siblings; he was the eldest named Hong Xiangguo, his second and third brothers were named Xiang Fang and Xiang Hai, and his younger sister was named Hong Xiangshui!
"Hmm!"
Facing Hong Mei’s father’s greeting, the two brothers responded faintly, appearing quite proud, making Hong Mei’s father slightly embarrassed.
"Little Mei, you’re back? Oh, you’re pregnant!"
Hong Mei’s Second Aunt noticed Hong Mei and directly spoke up.
In an instant, Hong Mei’s Second Uncle and Third Uncle’s eyes all turned towards Hong Mei, focusing on her protruding belly.
"Little Mei, you haven’t married yet, and we haven’t heard of you having a boyfriend. Getting pregnant out of wedlock, you’re really something. Your parents must be great at teaching!"
Hong Mei’s Third Aunt said insincerely, her eyes carrying a hint of mockery.
"You couldn’t possibly be this man’s mistress, naturally born with a vixen face!"
Hong Mei’s Second Uncle’s daughter-in-law Yan Xiu glanced at Hong Mei, saying unkindly.
The atmosphere in the room immediately sank; a hint of anger flickered in Hong Mei’s eyes, her family’s faces turned a bit ugly, whereas Xiao Yifeng’s eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, sweeping over Yan Xiu.
"How can you say that? Don’t you dare talk about my sister like that!"
Hong Mei’s brother, Hong Boyu, stood up abruptly, protesting angrily.
"What? Did I say anything wrong, she..."
Yan Xiu carelessly continued speaking.
"Alright, Little Xiu, we’re all relatives, let’s not say anymore!"
Hong Quan hurriedly pulled Yan Xiu and spoke.
"Little Xiu, we’re all relatives, please don’t speak nonsense. Little Mei is definitely not some mistress; this is Little Mei’s boyfriend, named Xiao Yifeng!"
Although Hong Mei’s mother had a flicker of anger in her eyes, she still spoke calmly while introducing Xiao Yifeng sitting beside her to the crowd.
"So she ended up with a poor guy, still a pretty boy! No wonder she didn’t dare to say anything, afraid of losing face!"
Yan Xiu glanced at Xiao Yifeng, judging from his cheap attire, immediately considering him a poor man, wearing a proud expression.
Hong Mei’s Second Uncle and Third Uncle each looked at Xiao Yifeng with disdainful, contemptuous eyes, clearly showing their disdain, making Hong Mei’s parents quite embarrassed, while Xiao Yifeng himself remained composed.
"I hope you watch your words; if you can’t speak properly, then don’t!"
At this moment, Xiao Yifeng glanced at Yan Xiu and said lightly.
"Brat, what do you mean? Are you reprimanding me? Do you know who I am?"
Yan Xiu looked at Xiao Yifeng with dissatisfaction.
"Everyone is here!"
At this moment, three more people entered: a normally dressed middle-aged couple and a girl of about seventeen or eighteen, notably Hong Mei’s fourth aunt, Hong Xiangshui, her husband, and their daughter, precisely Hong Mei’s cousin, Hong Yan.
"Xiangshui is here!"
Seeing this younger sister-in-law, Hong Mei’s parents appeared more welcoming, and Hong Xiangshui’s family didn’t treat Hong Mei’s family with the same exclusion as Second Uncle and Third Uncle’s families, appearing quite kind.
"This must be Little Mei’s boyfriend; he’s indeed very handsome!"
Hong Mei’s aunt looked at Xiao Yifeng and said with a smile.