Xu Fanglian quickly suppressed the shock in her heart and came to the rescue of her precious daughter.
"Yuyu, drink slowly. When will you ever change your impatient nature?"
Since Xu Fanglian noticed that Song Huaizhi was not an ordinary person, she had been extra vigilant towards this young man. However, thinking of the help he had given her daughter, she felt a complex mix of emotions.
In particular, Song Huaizhi's long and aloof eyes made Xu Fanglian feel a chill. When this young man looked at her, it seemed as if he could see through everything, and her disguise was completely exposed under those eyes. Song Huaizhi didn't seem like a child at all. He had a more composed demeanor than many adults, and Xu Fanglian didn't think she could see through him.
He was too dangerous.
"It's okay," Song Huaizhi said calmly. His gaze followed Xu Fanglian's and landed on Meng Ruyi. "Miss Meng is just fine this way. A young girl should be lively."
"We are deeply indebted to you, Young Master Song. We don't know how to repay this kindness. If you have any requests, please don't hesitate to speak up. My husband and I will do our utmost."
Xu Fanglian bowed to him with a grateful look in her eyes. Meng Chengliang, standing beside her, also had a face full of gratitude. He bowed with his wife towards Song Huaizhi.
"Please don't be so polite. Miss Meng has been kind to me before. I'm just repaying the favor. Moreover, I've been freeloading at the Meng Mansion. I really can't accept such a grand salute."
Song Huaizhi stood up and helped the couple up. He behaved gracefully, with an extraordinary air around him.
"Now we're planning to discuss how to handle the matter of the eldest branch. I wonder if you'd like to..."
Xu Fanglian asked him cautiously, looking a bit uncomfortable.
"This is a family matter of the Meng family. I'm not really suitable to get involved. Thank you both for the meal. I'll leave later."
This won't do!
The Meng couple didn't expect Song Huaizhi to leave. So Xu Fanglian stepped forward and asked gently, "Does Young Master Song have a place to go?"
She remembered that Song Huaizhi had said he was rescued by Yuyu from the street.
"..."
Song Huaizhi gave a sad smile, looking a bit at a loss between his eyebrows. "I'll surely find a place to go."
"This won't do!" Meng Chengliang thought that this young man had saved his precious daughter, and now might end up on the street. He felt uneasy and looked at Song Huaizhi seriously. "The Meng family is short of a cashier. I don't trust anyone else. I wonder if Young Master Song would like to stay here?"
After saying that, Meng Chengliang actually felt a bit nervous. He subconsciously glanced at his wife. How could the Meng family be short of a cashier? It was just an excuse to keep Song Huaizhi without hurting his pride.
Song Huaizhi looked at the couple in front of him. At first, he was curious about what kind of family could raise a little money - grubber like Meng Ruyi. Xu Fanglian was generous, and Meng Chengliang looked rugged, but he was a complete hen - pecked husband. It was obvious that his wife had the final say in the family. And both of them regarded Meng Ruyi as the apple of their eye, which was why Meng Ruyi had a cheerful personality and a delicate mind at a young age.
This family was kind - hearted.
"Then... I've learned a bit about this at home. Thank you both for not disliking me." Song Huaizhi showed a shy smile on his face, looking like a pure and kind young man.
Meng Ruyi pretended not to care beside them, but actually had her ears pricked up. Song Huaizhi caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye and couldn't help finding it funny.
Song Huaizhi smiled at the couple. "I'm really grateful to you both and Miss Meng. Otherwise, I..."
As he said these words, a faint mist welled up in his eyes, looking so pitiful, like a cold young man finally opening his heart.
The Meng couple thought that their daughter had almost suffered a great disaster. Naturally, they felt sorry for this young man who had ended up on the street for some unknown reason.
Xu Fanglian thought that Song Huaizhi might be the son of a wealthy family. Naturally, he had an extraordinary bearing. Moreover, after suffering a great disaster, he must have thought a lot. She even felt a bit guilty for her previous suspicion.
Meng Ruyi: "..."
[Hahaha, Song Huaizhi is such a great actor! I won't accept it if he doesn't win the Best Actor award next year!]
[Shocking! His acting skills are amazing. Half - true and half - false. If I had such skills, I wouldn't have to worry about making a fortune.]
[Sure enough, the villains have great abilities. Especially the villains in this kind of Mary - Sue romance novel. Everyone is love - struck, but only he is focused on his career.]
[Laughing so hard. The Meng couple are feeling so guilty.]
If it weren't for seeing the bullet - screen comments, Meng Ruyi would have surely taken out her handkerchief to wipe away Song Huaizhi's about - to - fall tears. Who would have thought he was lying!
Song Huaizhi really met Meng Ruyi's aesthetic standards. He was handsome and gentle. His eyes were as deep as ink, and his well - defined side face showed a bit of composure. There was a faint sense of aloofness in his eyes.
Meng Ruyi couldn't bear to see a good - looking person cry. But as soon as she saw the bullet - screen comments saying that Song Huaizhi's words were half - true and half - false, she couldn't help feeling nervous. She carefully looked up at him.
Huh?
Song Huaizhi didn't miss the fleeting look of scrutiny in Meng Ruyi's eyes. So he remained calm, still looking sad, but the darkness in his eyes deepened.
Meng Ruyi bit her lip and took a deep breath, suppressing her emotions. She took out her handkerchief and handed it to Song Huaizhi. "Brother Song, don't be sad. From now on, we'll be your family."
"Yes, Huaizhi, just listen to Yuyu. From now on, just call us Uncle and Aunt."
Xu Fanglian gave a gentle smile to the young man in front of her. Then, hearing him shyly call them, her smile became even brighter.
Meng Ruyi thought, so what if he was lying? This person in front of her had saved her twice. If he had any bad intentions, he wouldn't even have to take action. He could just watch her die.
Hearing this, Song Huaizhi was stunned for a moment. He saw that although there was a bit of fear in the little girl's eyes when she looked at him, there was more gratitude. Her eyes were as clear and unguarded as a fawn's.
Song Huaizhi was taken aback. He took the handkerchief and nodded at her.
The Meng couple knew that the two children had stayed up all night. After saying that, they sent them back. Especially Meng Ruyi. She had taken two doses of poison, so her body was naturally not as good as before. Fortunately, it could be gradually recuperated.
The couple watched Meng Ruyi and Song Huaizhi walk away. Then they looked at each other and began to discuss their next move.
...
The next day, everything was calm.
Meng Ruyi had been keeping an eye on those things called bullet - screens. But she didn't know if it was because life was too dull, the number of them had decreased, and the key information was also less.
Meng Ruyi still didn't know what role she played in that book. But she knew that Song Huaizhi was a very important character in it. He was ruthless and unscrupulous, and later became the chief minister!
When she saw this bullet - screen comment, Meng Ruyi looked at Song Huaizhi, who was still eating three bowls of rice beside her, and fell into deep thought.
The Meng couple sent people to keep an eye on the situation everywhere. Sure enough, on the third day, the other side couldn't hold back anymore.