Chapter 352: Chapter 345: A Big Mess, Part 2
The atmosphere in the study was tense, Leng Lieweiâs fingers were tapping forcefully on the table, "I need an explanation."
Leng Yichen was expressionless, "She is my wife, I love her."
Leng Lieweiâs gaze was intense as he looked at Leng Yichen, "You didnât even tell me about such a big thing as getting married. Do you even consider me your father!"
Leng Yichen looked at his father and suddenly laughed, though the laugh carried a hint of sarcasm, "Then you didnât tell me about remarrying a young bride, didnât that mean you donât treat me as your son either?"
This was how the father and son, who hadnât seen each other for years, conversed upon meeting again, with topics entirely unrelated to familial affection.
Leng Yichen frowned slightly and said coldly, "Bai Yiran is my wife. If you can accept her, everyone will be happy. If you donât accept her, it doesnât matter. After all, she married me, and essentially, it has nothing to do with any of you!"
Leng Lieweiâs eyes were deep and his lips lightly pressed, already his dissatisfaction with Leng Yichenâs attitude was palpable, and he even extended this dissatisfaction to the innocent Bai Yiran.
In the living room, Luna scrutinized Bai Yiran, her brows slightly furrowed. "She really is a beauty. How old are you this year?"
Lunaâs tone left Bai Yiran a bit speechless. Though Luna wasnât old, her tone carried the flavor of an older woman, apparently considering herself Bai Yiranâs mother-in-law.
Since that was the case, Bai Yiran decided to play along, "Iâll be 26 after the New Year."
Twenty-six, Luna was momentarily distracted. She herself was only 32 this year. Both women, yet Bai Yiran had married the vibrant Leng Yichen, while she married the much older Leng Liewei.
Seeing Luna distracted, Sister Wu beside her gave her a gentle nudge. Luna immediately snapped back to reality, smiled, walked over to Bai Yiran, and pulled her to sit on the sofa. "Although thereâs not much difference in age, thereâs a generational gap. As an elder, itâs customary to give you a gift upon our first meeting. But, you canât blame me. Both Old Master and I didnât know about the existence of a daughter-in-law like you."
Though Lunaâs words seemed to be an excuse for not bringing a gift for Bai Yiran, she was actually criticizing Leng Yichen for not informing them about his marriage. At the same time, she was belittling Bai Yiran, implying she wasnât even worthy of receiving a gift in this family.
After speaking, Luna calmly awaited Bai Yiranâs reaction, with Sister Wu beside her wearing a mocking expression.
Sister Liu stood to the side, seething inside at Lunaâs words.
Bai Yiran smiled, "Itâs okay, I also didnât know about your existence. Otherwise, as a junior, I would prepare a meeting gift too."
Hearing Bai Yiranâs words, Lunaâs expression stiffened and turned ugly, and even Sister Wu beside her changed her expression, her small eyes blatantly mocking Bai Yiran.
"Sister Liu!" Bai Yiran turned and called out.
Liu, who was standing not far away, immediately walked over, "Madam, what can I do for you?"
This Sister Liu was now calling Bai Yiran âMadamâ again. Bai Yiran glanced at her teasingly, didnât say more. It was good to give Luna and her some initial pressure. Bai Yiran thought Luna didnât seem to be well-behaved.
"Dad and little mom are back today, make sure to prepare your specialties."
"Got it!" Upon receiving Bai Yiranâs instructions, Sister Liu immediately headed to the kitchen.
"What did you call me?" Lunaâs face turned pale, "Did you call me little mom? Are you insulting me?"
Suddenly Luna raised her voice sharply, looking like a hen reaching its peak. However, Bai Yiran truly couldnât understand what her excitement was about.
Was it just because of that âlittle momâ?