Overnight Hit: Vicious Stepmother and Genius Son
Chapter 144: Looking Down on Her!

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Looking Down on Her!

Madam Shen laughed, "That’s not fear of his wife, that’s because the bride he married deserves that kind of respect."

Madam Shen’s words were loaded with meaning.

There were some things about the Cheng family that the younger generation was unaware of, but she, being an elder, had heard a thing or two in her early years.

Han Jiangxue’s hand, holding the teacup, stiffened, and the faint smile on her face instantly became exceedingly awkward.

Shen Zhaonan, of course, knew what his mother meant by that; he laughed and said, "To speak of it, it’s also about a meeting of minds; men from Jincheng generally respect their wives.

I think, if it’s difficult to talk with Cheng Zheng, perhaps we can have a chat with his wife. It’s said that she manages the family business very successfully."

Madam Shen nodded her head in laughter, very much in agreement with her son’s thoughts.

Han Jiangxue was completely clueless about the topic this mother and son were discussing.

She had been married to Shen Zhaonan for just over half a year, and all her attention was on her own career; she knew nothing about the Shen family’s business dealings.

Now they were talking about someone named Cheng Zheng and the Cheng family, of which she was even more ignorant.

She had only heard that the Cheng family had an uncle who was quite formidable, who moved from Jiangcheng to Jincheng and conducted substantial business.

And thinking back, Shen Zhaonan had been in contact with Cheng Shaoqing these last few days.

Han Jiangxue couldn’t help but associate Cheng Zheng with Cheng Shaoqing.

Before they finished talking, Shen Yibo returned. The little guy was thrilled to see his grandmother and, after greeting Han Jiangxue and Shen Zhaonan, excitedly threw himself into his grandmother’s arms, "Grandma, I’ve missed you so much."

Seeing her grandson, Madam Shen couldn’t stop smiling, "Grandma has missed my good grandson too. Are you hungry, my little one? Grandma will get you something to eat, okay?"

Hearing about food, Shen Yibo smiled even more happily, "Okay! Thank you, Grandma!"

After the two walked away, Han Jiangxue asked Shen Zhaonan quietly, "Ah Nan, shall I go with you to the banquet tomorrow? I do know Cheng Shaoqing, and maybe I could help you out."

When Han Jiangxue said this, she partly wanted to see if she could be of any help to Shen Zhaonan.

On the other hand, she thought that if Shen Zhaonan succeeded in his cooperation talks, then buying some publicity and trending on social media while accompanying her husband to the Huanya Group’s anniversary banquet would be quite noteworthy as well.

Lately, all over the trending searches was Ye Zhenzhen, with her daily life and child-rearing posts, failing to make even the slightest splash.

If she could attract some attention through the Huanya Group’s banquet, then it would certainly be worthwhile.

However, what Shen Zhaonan was thinking about was the scene when they bumped into Cheng Shaoqing at the golf course previously.

Cheng Shaoqing seemed not to like having women present when discussing business.

And thinking of the relationship between Cheng Zheng and Cheng Shaoqing, although the two cousins did not associate anymore,

they were still family after all. He wondered if Cheng Zheng, like Cheng Shaoqing, might not like women meddling in business talks.

With this in mind, Shen Zhaonan turned his head and said with a faint smile, "Xiao Xue, when men are discussing business, it’s better for women not to get involved."

His words were undoubtedly like a bucket of cold water extinguishing the burning eagerness within Han Jiangxue, and she blurted out, "Didn’t you just say Cheng Zheng’s wife would be attending? How come she can go, but I can’t?"

"How can that be the same?" Shen Zhaonan said seriously, "Aside from being Mrs. Cheng, she’s also a president of a group. When she attends such banquets, she’s not just there as Mrs. Cheng."

Han Jiangxue was stunned and, before she could retort, Madam Shen and Little Yibo had already come over.

However, the words of this mother and son had left her feeling humiliated, her face alternating between pale and flushed.

After all is said and done, they still looked down on her for not being from as good a family background...

...

Friday afternoon.

Ye Zhenzhen and Song Jinze went ahead to pick up Xiao Chen from kindergarten, and the family of three went to the airport to pick up Cheng Zheng and his family.

The little guy got very excited yesterday upon learning that Cheng Jiaming was coming to Jiangcheng. He even clamored last night for Ye Zhenzhen to make a WeChat video call to Su Xi.

The two kids chatted for a long time on the video call before going to sleep.

Now, when they met at the airport, the two little ones were somewhat shy.

Hiding behind the adults, they giggled at each other.

Su Xi and Ye Zhenzhen hugged for a moment, exchanging a few pleasantries. After Su Xi checked Ye Zhenzhen’s injury and saw it was nothing serious, she finally felt relieved.

Song Jinze and Cheng Zheng just greeted each other very formally.

Secretary Zhang took care of arranging the transportation for everyone.

Before getting into the car, Cheng Zheng looked at Su Xi, "Wife, aren’t you coming?"

Su Xi smiled, "I have plans with Zhenzhen. You finish the dinner with President Song and find us then."

The fact that Ye Zhenzhen would not attend the dinner was discussed last night while the two children were video chatting, with the mothers talking on the side.

Even if Song Jinze didn’t ask Ye Zhenzhen to come, even if he did, she wouldn’t go.

Attending such a public event at this time would undoubtedly make it official, and how could she continue in the entertainment industry with the title of Mrs. Song?

Besides, she doesn’t know yet how long she’ll be able to hold onto the title of Mrs. Song; she’s completely in the dark.

Once Su Xi knew about this, naturally, she wouldn’t attend either. She had thought about going if Ye Zhenzhen was going to be there.

Since Ye Zhenzhen wasn’t going, of course, she wouldn’t go either.

Song Jinze said indifferently on the side, "Zhenzhen, I’ll find you after I’m done here."

Ye Zhenzhen paused, then nodded, "Okay."

Song Yuchen excitedly clapped her little hands, "Daddy, we’ll wait for you!"

Cheng Jiaming followed suit, "Daddy, I’ll wait for you too."

"Oh!" Cheng Zheng responded somewhat reluctantly.

Song Jinze, as the host, instructed Secretary Zhang to arrange for the two mothers and their children to leave in a car first and had several bodyguards follow for protection.

Then he had Cheng Zheng get in the car before he followed suit.

Inside the car.

Song Yuchen handed Cheng Jiaming a luxurious cruise ship model, "Cheng Jiaming, didn’t you say your dad doesn’t have a cruise ship?

This is one I went to buy with my mom, a gift for you. Tonight, I can also take you onto my dad’s cruise ship. We can watch the river scenery from there, it’s so beautiful."

Cheng Jiaming saw the large box with the cruise ship inside that Song Yuchen was holding and laughed happily, then looked up at Su Xi, "Mom, where’s the gift you prepared for Xiao Chen?"

Su Xi smiled, "It’s on its way, it should arrive tonight."

Song Yuchen asked curiously, "What gift?"

Cheng Jiaming deliberately teased, "You’ll find out tonight when you receive it. I’m not telling you now!"

"Hmph!" Song Yuchen pretended to be angry and looked out the car window, "I’ve already given you my gift and you won’t tell me, you’re such a miser!"

Ye Zhenzhen and Su Xi were amused by Xiao Chen’s vexed look.

Unable to hold back, Su Xi said, "Xiao Chen, Cheng Jiaming has prepared a children’s excavator for you, which I’ve checked with your mom, you can play with it in your garden."