When Song Ge returned to her seat, there was suddenly a box beside Meng Yajing, and the mother - son duo were smiling at her.
"Song Ge, tell Auntie what you like to eat. Next time you come, I'll ask the nanny to cook it for you." Meng Yajing kindly took Song Ge's hand and smiled like a blooming flower.
Song Ge was flattered and instinctively cast a pleading look at Zhai Cheng.
The latter looked at her with a half - smile, using his eyes to signal her to relax.
In his gaze, the nervousness that had been gripping Song Ge slowly faded away, and she was no longer as flustered as before.
"The food here is delicious. Auntie, you don't have to go to so much trouble. I'm fine with anything." Song Ge smiled, carefully choosing her words.
Seeing how well - behaved and sensible Song Ge was, Meng Yajing was genuinely delighted.
She had always thought that she would never see that good - for - nothing son of hers get married in her lifetime. But unexpectedly, he had acted quickly and brought his future wife home. Moreover, this girl seemed really nice.
"You must come to the old mansion more often when you're free to chat with Auntie." Meng Yajing still held her hand, being extremely kind. After giving Zhai Cheng an angry glare, she added, "That good - for - nothing rarely calls, let alone comes to the old mansion."
Song Ge tried hard not to laugh. She never thought that Zhai Cheng, who was so powerful in the company, had such a low status in front of Meng Yajing.
"I'm busy with work." Zhai Cheng replied a bit sheepishly and wisely didn't argue with Meng Yajing.
Meng Yajing was in her forties, an age when she liked to chat. Usually, there weren't many people in the old mansion, and no one to talk to.
Now that Song Ge was here, she was like a chatterbox, constantly asking Song Ge all kinds of questions and showing concern.
Zhai Cheng was even more ignored. He sat silently on one side, eating, and could only say a few words when Song Ge sent him a pleading look.
As they were chatting, Meng Yajing suddenly called the nanny over and whispered something in her ear.
Song Ge didn't pay much attention. Everyone had their secrets. Out of politeness, she even turned her head to the other side.
The nanny quickly fetched a box from the second floor and carefully handed it to Meng Yajing.
"That brat only told me yesterday that he was going to bring you home for dinner. I didn't have time to pick out a gift for you. I saw this when I was shopping last time. I hope you don't mind."
Meng Yajing took out a necklace from the box and smilingly handed it to Song Ge.
Song Ge never expected that Meng Yajing would give her such a valuable gift on their first meeting. The most crucial thing was that she was just here to help out temporarily.
Reacting instinctively, Song Ge waved her hand and took a few steps back in surprise. "I can't accept such a valuable gift. Auntie, please take it back."
She firmly told herself in her heart that she couldn't accept this necklace no matter what.
Meng Yajing shook her head disapprovingly and directly stuffed the necklace into her hand. She deliberately put on a stern face and said, "Do you think the gift from Auntie is not good, so you don't want it?"
"No, it's just that the gift is too valuable." While refusing, Song Ge sent a pleading look to Zhai Cheng.
What on earth was that guy doing? How could he pretend not to see anything at such a time?
Song Ge's face turned red with anxiety, but Zhai Cheng didn't even look in their direction. She didn't know if it was intentional or not.
"Listen to me. If you don't accept it, it means you look down on Auntie." Meng Yajing gritted her teeth and didn't care if Song Ge would be scared. She just laid down the law.
Now, no matter how much Song Ge didn't want to accept it, she had no choice. She could only reluctantly accept the necklace, thinking that she would return it to Zhai Cheng when they got back to the villa.
"That's more like it." Meng Yajing immediately beamed with joy and chattered away with her.
Song Ge sat there, suddenly feeling extremely uncomfortable.
They were chatting so intently that neither of them noticed the man sitting silently beside them, the corner of whose lips inadvertently curled up into a charming arc.
Finally getting out of the old mansion, Song Ge was so exhausted that she slumped into the car and didn't move, just resting.
Zhai Cheng's family was really enthusiastic, but Meng Yajing was a bit too enthusiastic for her to handle.
"Tired?" Zhai Cheng's calm voice came from above.
Song Ge instinctively sat up, took out the necklace from her bag and handed it to him. "Here, return this."
"What do you want me to do with it?" Zhai Cheng glanced at it indifferently and then motioned for the driver to start the car.
"This is a gift from your mother for her real daughter - in - law. What would I do with it? You take it back quickly." Song Ge sighed helplessly. The necklace in her hand suddenly felt hot.
Zhai Cheng didn't even look at her. He closed his eyes and began to rest. "Return it to the person who gave it to you."
Song Ge stared at him in disbelief and gritted her teeth. "You caused all this. You fix it."
"I won't take it. You either return it to Mom in person or keep it." Zhai Cheng still had his eyes closed and replied casually, "Or you can just throw it away. Once it's given to you, you have the right to decide what to do with it. You can handle it however you want."
How could this guy change his attitude so quickly? Song Ge felt like grabbing him and giving him a good beating.
Trying to suppress her anger, Song Ge opened her mouth, ready to have a good talk with him.
"I'm going to rest. We'll talk about it later." Zhai Cheng interrupted her directly.
Song Ge gritted her teeth but finally said nothing.
Forget it. Since Zhai Cheng refused to take it back, she would keep it for now. She would figure out an excuse to return it to Meng Yajing later.
Clearly hearing the woman beside him grinding her teeth, Zhai Cheng fell asleep contentedly.
When they got back to the villa, Song Ge slept for over an hour to recover.
"Miss Song, this express delivery seems to be for you. Where should I put it?" Aunt Chen carried a box into the living room and asked hesitantly.
Express delivery? When did she order anything? Song Ge looked at it curiously, and Zhai Cheng beside her also turned to look at the box.
After a moment of thought, Song Ge pointed to the coffee table in front of them. "Aunt Chen, put it here first. I'll see what's inside."
She was sure that she didn't have any express delivery recently, which meant this might be sent to her by someone.
Aunt Chen put the express delivery on the table and then went back to the kitchen to get a knife for her.
Song Ge opened the express delivery curiously.
"Ah!"
Song Ge let out a scream and involuntarily fell backward. At the same time, the box was unconsciously pushed forward.
Song Ge's face turned deathly pale from fear. She kept shaking even after falling onto the sofa.
Zhai Cheng's expression instantly changed. He leaned over to the express delivery box and looked inside curiously.
After seeing what was inside, Zhai Cheng's expression also changed.
It was a bloody mess inside, but it could be vaguely seen that the things were probably skinned cats or dogs.