Soft-centered strawberry cake

Chapter 124 Shall I leave?
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As the sun set, the Pei family mansion was enveloped in layers of red glow, appearing tranquil and warm.

Upon learning that Pei Ming would be bringing Ming Weiyi back for dinner today, and that it would be time for the Pei family to reunite, Tong Ziyan was already waiting for Ming Weiyi in the living room.

Sitting next to Tong Ziyan was a young woman with long, curly, golden-orange hair, fair skin, and delicate features.

As soon as Pei Ming led Ming Weiyi into the living room, the young girl stood up and rushed towards Pei Ming.

"Pei Ming! Do you even have me in your heart anymore? My mother was the one who told me you were getting married! I didn't even attend your engagement party!"

The young woman's behavior and words left Ming Wei completely bewildered. Who was this girl? And what was she up to now?

Pei Ming pushed the girl away with obvious disdain, "Still so disrespectful, don't you know how to greet people?"

After Pei Ming finished speaking, he gestured with his eyes for the girl to quickly call out to Ming Weiyi, and to be even sweeter with her words.

"Hello, sister-in-law. You are so beautiful. No wonder my second brother insisted on staying in Jiangcheng."

Hearing the person in front of him say that she was begging and pleading, Pei Ming really wanted to knock her head off.

Sister-in-law, second brother? These two titles made Mingwei understand roughly what kind of relationship this girl had with Pei Ming.

Ming Weiyi's expression softened, and before she could speak, Tong Ziyan stepped forward with a smile and put her arm around the girl's shoulder.

Seeing that Ming Wei also wanted to know who this girl was, Tong Ziyan introduced her to Ming Wei: "Weiwei, this girl is called Wen Jiani, the daughter of Pei Cheng and Pei Ming's maternal uncle."

After hearing Tong Ziyan's introduction of Wen Jiani, Ming Wei thought to herself: "She's my uncle's daughter, so they must be very close. No wonder she was so affectionate with Pei Ming just now."

"Pei Ming, you have such a cute little sister? You've never even mentioned it to me." Ming Wei didn't know what to say, so she had to steer the conversation towards Pei Ming.

“If I hadn’t returned from England after graduating, he probably would have forgotten who I am.”

Just moments ago, Wen Jianni was clinging to Pei Ming, but now she seems to dislike him.

"Huh? You've already graduated?" Pei Ming was so busy, how could he have remembered his sister's studies?

Since Wen Jiani has called her sister-in-law, Ming Wei should also say something on Wen Jiani's behalf.

She rolled her eyes at Pei Ming on behalf of Wen Jiani, "As his second brother, you're really too irresponsible! You didn't even know your sister was graduating this year?"

Seeing that Ming Weiyi had spoken to her, Wen Jianni grabbed Ming Weiyi's arm and said, "Sigh, sister-in-law is the best. My brothers are all so bad."

"What did Pei Cheng do to you?" Tong Ziyan asked with a curious smile.

“I told him I was going to come and stay with him, and he told me to stay away from him. He didn’t want to see me, this annoying person, at the company.”

Tong Ziyan suppressed a laugh and said seriously, "When your older brother comes back, I'll scold him for you."

"I'll curse him to death!" Wen Jiani said arrogantly to Tong Ziyan.

"What, you want to go to the company to have some fun?" Pei Ming had a plan in mind. After all, Wen Jiani had been clever and full of tricks since she was a child.

"How about I come to your company for a visit, sister-in-law? I promise I won't cause you any trouble." Wen Jianni blinked at Ming Weiyi, hoping that Ming Weiyi would agree.

Going to Jiangcheng would also allow me to escape my parents' control, killing two birds with one stone.

Mingwei really didn't know whether to agree to this request or not.

Just as Mingwei was also in a bit of a dilemma, Pei Ming spoke up: "I'll take you to an interesting place, I guarantee you'll have fun."

Wen Jiani's eyes immediately lit up, "Where?"

“The Ming Group’s rival. You’ll go there and become an undercover agent for your sister-in-law.”

Before Wen Jiani could reply, Ming Wei was the first to object, "Are you kidding me, Pei Ming!"

“I know my second brother isn’t one to joke around, but I’ll take this job.” Wen Jiani thought that such a challenging job would be very interesting to do.

Pei Ming knew Wen Jiani would agree, and he nodded in satisfaction, "Okay, it's settled then."

“Pei Ming, she’s your sister!” Ming Wei also firmly disagreed with what Pei Ming said.

Tong Ziyan also strongly objected, "That's right, Jia Ni is still young, don't go too far."

"It's settled then, I said it." Despite her two sisters-in-law's concerns, Wen Jianni firmly decided to do this interesting thing.

Pei Ming gave Wen Jiani an approving look, "Good, as expected of my sister."

To prevent her two sisters-in-law from continuing to object, Wen Jiani affectionately took their arms from the middle, saying, "Sister-in-law, don't worry. I've never been one to be trifled with. My second brother knows me well."

As night fell, the sky gradually turned a deep blue, and a crescent moon hung freely in the air.

Inside the restaurant, a large table of dishes had already been set out, waiting for the family to take their seats one by one.

As is customary, Pei Ming usually sits opposite Pei Cheng, and today he is no exception, preparing to sit in his usual spot.

"Pei Ming, sit at the very back," Pei Cheng gestured for Pei Ming not to sit there, and then he had Tong Ziyan sit in the seat he always sat in.

"Stay away from your sister-in-law. Your cold isn't better yet, don't infect her."

As soon as Pei Cheng finished speaking, Wen Lan chimed in, "Yes, yes, Pei Ming, you should be more considerate and sit further away."

"Then I'll leave?" Pei Ming stood still, looking at the "cold" mother and son without changing his expression.

"Just be a good boy and listen to me," Ming Wei said, pushing Pei Ming's back and leading him a few steps.

At the table furthest from Tong Ziyan, Ming Wei pressed Pei Ming's shoulder and made him sit down.

Then, Mingwei sat down next to him, and Wen Jiani plopped down in the seat that originally belonged to Pei Ming.

Tong Ziyan, who was the cause of the incident, tilted her head and said to Pei Cheng, "Pei Cheng, you've gone a bit too far."

Wen Jianni, always eager for drama, said sarcastically, "Tsk tsk tsk... If I were Pei Ming, I'd leave right now and not go to Beihai."

"Jiani, how long do you plan to stay in China this time?" Pei Zhenhua asked, his eyes filled with affection as he looked at Wen Jiani.

Pei Zhenhua himself has no daughter, but Wen Jiani is cute and clever, and he has always treated her as his own daughter.

Facing Pei Zhenhua, Wen Jianni immediately adopted a docile demeanor, "Uncle, I plan to stay a while longer this time. If I feel good about it, I won't leave."

"Don't you dare come to my company and cause trouble. I'm officially rejecting you." Before Pei Zhenhua could make any arrangements for Wen Jiani, Pei Cheng quickly said.

Wen Jianni glanced at Pei Cheng disdainfully, "Tch, I wouldn't go even if you invited me now. I've already decided to follow Pei Ming."

Wen Lan asked, somewhat incredulously, "You're going to Jiangcheng too?"

"Yes, it's wiser to follow the interesting second brother than to deal with the boring eldest brother."

Pei Cheng retorted, "He's interesting? Did you go blind from studying abroad?"

"Pei Cheng, don't force me to actually go back to Jiangcheng tomorrow." Pei Ming said lightly, and then he picked up some food and put it in his mouth.

Pei Cheng understood the meaning of those words, and he finally lowered his stance as the eldest brother.

"Pei Ming, I take back any words I said that I felt bad about."

"Hahaha... Brother, you're so realistic!"

At the dinner table, everyone laughed along with Wen Jiani. With Wen Jiani, the source of joy, the whole meal was much more pleasant.