Chapter 150: Not an Unjust Loss

The three people who came were Wu Mengting’s little aunt and uncle, as well as her little uncle’s nephew, Hong Yongming.

The Wu family of three was somewhat surprised by their sudden visit, especially Hong Yongming. But since they were already here, it was not good to turn them away, as they were relatives after all.

It was just that meeting Chen Feng, Wu Mengting’s sweetheart, in this way made the Wu family of three somewhat embarrassed.

“Hello, Uncle, Auntie, Tingting.”

After Hong Yongming came in, he only glanced at Chen Feng briefly, and then greeted the Wu family of three very politely.

“Please sit down,” Wu’s father greeted the three of them to sit down.

“Little aunt, little uncle, Brother Xiaoming,” although Wu Mengting was a little reluctant, she still stood up very politely to greet them.

“Xiaoting, it’s really hard to see you now. I haven’t seen you for almost a year,” the little aunt said as she came over and affectionately took Wu Mengting’s hand, looking her up and down. “You’re really getting more and more beautiful. You’ve always been a first-class beauty, and now you’ve become very temperamental. Not bad, not bad.”

The little uncle on the side said with a smile, “Xiaoting, Xiaoming hasn’t seen you for two or three years, right? You young people should have a good chat.”

Wu Mengting was a little embarrassed. She changed the subject and introduced Chen Feng to them, “He is my god-brother, Chen Feng.”

“Hello,” Chen Feng nodded to them neither humbly nor arrogantly.

“God-brother?” Hong Yongming’s originally relaxed expression suddenly became a little wary. He looked at Chen Feng and said, “I wonder where Mr. Chen is working?”

“I’m just an unemployed person now,” Chen Feng replied casually.

Wu Mengting quickly explained, “He’s a full-time stock trader now, and his profits are not bad.”

“Stock trading,” Hong Yongming’s mouth twitched slightly, and he said in a relaxed tone, “I also play with it occasionally, but it’s not stable. I earn less and lose more. You can be a full-time stock trader, you must be very good.”

Wu Mengting took over the conversation, “It should be okay. My brother has been a full-time stock trader for a few months and has earned about tens of millions.”

Hong Yongming’s expression couldn’t help but stiffen.

The others couldn’t help but widen their eyes. The little aunt even said with a look of suspicion, “No way. Is it so easy to make money from stock trading?”

The little uncle also said, “I have a few friends who also trade stocks, but not many have made money over the years. Most of them have lost money.”

Wu Mengting said with a smile, “Whether you can make money from stock trading depends on the person. It’s normal to have gains and losses. My brother is the kind of person who is relatively good at making money.”

Chen Feng smiled modestly and said, “Don’t listen to Mengting’s nonsense. I mainly rely on luck in stock trading. I haven’t made tens of millions in the past few months. I’ve only made about twenty million so far.”

The few of them were suddenly speechless.

After a while, the little uncle finally spoke, “You young people are really amazing now. You’ve made so much money from stock trading in a few months, and Xiaoming is also earning tens of millions a year at a young age. He now has a shoe processing factory in Italy, specializing in the production of high-end leather shoes, which are exported to many countries. You are all young and promising.”

Chen Feng shook his head and said, “I’m not young anymore. I’ll be thirty after the New Year. This age is really not considered young.”

Wu’s father said, “Thirty was indeed not young in the past, but now even forty is considered young. You and Xiaoming are not much different in age, but you are both considered young and outstanding.”

Hong Yongming smiled and shook his head, “I can’t compare with Mr. Chen. I have to work hard for a year to earn fifty or sixty million, while he can earn twenty or thirty million in a few months with a flick of his finger. It’s much easier than me. I earn hard-earned money, while he earns fast money.”

These words sounded like he was praising Chen Feng, but everyone could tell that it was a veiled compliment and a hidden insult. What was fast money? It was nothing more than speculation and not being down-to-earth.

Hearing this, Wu Mengting was a little unhappy in her heart. She called Hong Yongming Brother Xiaoming, but it was just a courtesy. After all, if you don’t look at the monk’s face, you have to look at the Buddha’s face. He was her little uncle’s nephew and her cousin’s cousin.

But now that Hong Yongming deliberately embarrassed Chen Feng, she couldn’t bear it. She immediately said in an indifferent tone, “My brother uses his brain to eat, mainly his brain. It’s different from your shoe processing factory. Yours mainly relies on manual labor, on handwork. They are two different types.”

Seeing Wu Mengting like this, Hong Yongming immediately understood. He quickly said with a forced smile, “Tingting, you’re right. My business mainly relies on manual labor to make money. It’s a real industry, completely different from Mr. Chen’s stock trading. I’m very impressed that Mr. Chen can make so much money from stock trading with his own ability.”

This was equivalent to admitting defeat. Although Hong Yongming was very wary of Chen Feng, this possible rival in love, he was a smart person. Seeing that Wu Mengting cared about Chen Feng very much, although he was uncomfortable, he immediately changed his strategy and turned to compliment Chen Feng.

Sure enough, as soon as he said this, Wu Mengting’s face immediately looked better.

“Mr. Hong is too polite. I really just rely on luck in stock trading. I might lose a lot of money one day. It’s still not as good as you being down-to-earth and doing real business.”

Chen Feng didn’t see Hong Yongming as a rival in love. To be honest, he also admired this person in his heart. He had established a business in a foreign country at a young age. Although his family must have helped him, there was no doubt that his own ability was also good.

“Haha, you two are really admiring each other. Then don’t be so formal and call him Mr. Xiaoming. You can just call him brother like Xiaoting,” the little uncle said with a smile.

Hong Yongming quickly nodded and agreed, saying to Chen Feng with a smile, “That’s great. Brother, my name is Hong Yongming. Please take care of me in the future.”

As Hong Yongming spoke, he took the initiative to stand up, bent down, and reached out his hand.

Seeing this, Chen Feng couldn’t help but admire this kid’s ability to bend and stretch. He also stood up and shook his hand, saying with a smile, “I’m a little ashamed to be called brother by you.”

“I should, I should. Tingting calls you brother, so I must follow suit.”

As Hong Yongming spoke, he observed Chen Feng’s expression. Seeing that he was not angry at all, he was greatly relieved, and the smile on his face became more sincere.

If this god-brother had no intention of Wu Mengting, he really didn’t need to be hostile. On the contrary, he should try to curry favor with him.

There was no doubt that Wu Mengting’s relationship with this god-brother was very good. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have brought him home, and she had just defended him so much.

“Then it’s up to you.”

Chen Feng smiled, let go of his hand, and sat down again.

“Here, have some tea.”

Wu’s father greeted everyone to drink tea, and then chatted with the little uncle about some things in their social circle. Meanwhile, the little aunt and Wu’s mother, the two sisters, sat next to each other and began to whisper.

Seeing this, Hong Yongming took the initiative to chat with Wu Mengting about some things from their childhood, and about her cousin, who was also his cousin. For a moment, Chen Feng couldn’t get into their topic.
After a few minutes, Wu Mengting noticed and quickly changed the subject, “My brother and I both work and live in Xiuzhou. If you have time in the future, you can come to Xiuzhou to play with us.”

Hong Yongming’s face was slightly unnatural, but he still pretended to be very happy and said, “Alright, I’ll go after the New Year.”

Wu Mengting smiled slightly and took the initiative to say, “I heard from my cousin that you’re single now. I can introduce my best friend to you. She’s very beautiful and a small internet celebrity. If you’re interested, I can be a matchmaker for you.”

Hearing this, Hong Yongming’s face immediately stiffened. He was not a fool. Since Wu Mengting knew he was single now, she must also know that he was interested in her. But now she wanted to introduce her best friend to him.

This was equivalent to rejecting him in a roundabout way.

Hong Yongming was very disappointed in his heart, but he was not the kind of man who was easily defeated. He quickly pulled himself together, adjusted his mentality, and said with a forced smile, “Tingting, I also heard that you’re still single. Why don’t you try to date me? We’ve known each other since we were children. We know each other’s roots. It’s definitely more reliable than others.”

It had to be said that his skin was really thick. These words were equivalent to directly confessing to Wu Mengting.

Wu Mengting was suddenly a little shy and annoyed by his words. Especially with Chen Feng right next to her, she was even more angry. She was about to speak with a stern face when the little uncle on the side suddenly interrupted, “That’s right, Xiaoting. Your Brother Xiaoming has known you since you were children, and he’s my nephew. If you two get together, it’s like adding another layer of kinship.”

Although the little uncle had been chatting with Wu’s father just now, he was actually also concerned about the conversation between the three of them.

The little aunt also took the opportunity to say, “Xiaoting, just give Xiaoming a chance and try to get along with him. If it really doesn’t work out, then forget it. If it does, it’s really like adding another layer of kinship. How wonderful.”

Wu Mengting’s face was a little ugly. She said coldly, “I already have someone in my heart. And I’ve always treated Brother Xiaoming as a brother, just like my cousin. I’m really sorry. You guys chat. My brother and I will go out first.”

After Wu Mengting said this, she directly came over, pulled Chen Feng up, and walked out the door.

Chen Feng was a little stunned and was pulled up from his seat by her. He only had time to give the dumbfounded few people an apologetic smile before he was quickly pulled out of the villa.

“This… what’s wrong with Xiaoting?” The little aunt looked at her sister and brother-in-law with a look of surprise and confusion.

Wu’s father sighed and said, “She’s very against the blind dates we arrange for her.”

The little uncle was a low-level leader in his unit. His eyes were very sharp. He asked with a half-smile, “What’s the relationship between this Chen Feng and Xiaoting? Is he really just her god-brother?”

Wu’s mother glanced at Wu’s father, then at the dejected Hong Yongming, and said with a bitter smile, “This Chen Feng is indeed Tingting’s god-brother now, but Tingting likes him very much. As a result, this Chen Feng doesn’t accept her and says he only sees her as a sister. What do you think of this Chen Feng?”

The faces of the three of them immediately became ugly, especially Hong Yongming, who was even angrier than when he knew his girlfriend had cheated on him. It was just that he couldn’t lose his temper in front of the elders, so he could only endure it.

The little aunt, however, didn’t have so many scruples. She immediately got angry and said, “What’s wrong with Tingting? Don’t you care about her? She’s so beautiful, and she’s a few years younger than this Chen Feng. Her own conditions are so good. Does she have to be so clingy?”

These words made Wu’s father and mother feel uncomfortable. Wu’s mother said, “Age is not a problem. Isn’t Xiaoming also five or six years older than our Tingting? The main thing is character and ability.”

Wu’s father also said, “Chen Feng’s character is still quite good. After a conversation and contact just now, he is neither humble nor arrogant, and his bearing is steady. In addition, his ability is not bad. He graduated from a famous university and has now bought a villa worth more than ten million and a shop worth several million in Xiuzhou. And he is also from our Lushi. To be honest, I don’t want my daughter to marry far away. After all, we only have her, our precious daughter.”

The little uncle said in a cold tone, “This Chen Feng, I don’t think he’s a very reliable person. Just now, when we were all chatting, he was the only one who didn’t say much, with a look of being detached from the matter. He seems very cunning.”

Wu’s father shook his head and said, “We just met him for the first time today, and we haven’t chatted for long. We don’t need to jump to conclusions so early.”

Wu’s mother sighed and said, “The main thing is that Tingting likes him. She even said that their fate is destined by heaven.”

The little uncle smiled and said, “How can there be so much fate? It’s nothing more than deliberately creating chance encounters. I can find someone to check his background. His name is Chen Feng, right? Do you know where he’s from?”

Wu’s father’s heart moved. He immediately said, “Linnan County. Chen with the ear radical, Feng with the sharp radical. He’s twenty-nine this year, thirty after the New Year. Since you’re going to check, help me check carefully, such as his debts, assets, lawsuits, and some hotel records.”

“Alright, I’ll find someone to check him thoroughly when I get back.”

…

Chen Feng was pulled directly into his car by Wu Mengting.

Chen Feng started the car and said with a bitter smile, “You just left without saying goodbye like this. It’s not good for your parents’ face.”

Wu Mengting said unhappily, “It’s not their fault. I already said I don’t want to go on a blind date, but they still forced me. This time it’s even more outrageous. They directly arranged this Hong Yongming for me. He’s not my type at all.”

Chen Feng smiled and said, “I think this Hong Yongming is quite good. Whether it’s his looks, bearing, or money-making ability, they are all very good. He can be considered a diamond bachelor. What’s rare is that you’ve known each other since you were children, and you’re even related…”

“If you say that again, I’ll get angry,” Wu Mengting said with a sullen face.

“Alright. I won’t say it.” Chen Feng obediently shut up, turned the steering wheel, and drove towards the villa area’s main gate.

After a while, Chen Feng still couldn’t help but ask, “Tell me, what’s wrong with this Hong Yongming that you don’t like?”

Wu Mengting glanced at him sideways and said, “I already said I have someone in my heart. Other men, no matter how outstanding, have nothing to do with me.”

Hearing this, Chen Feng was both moved and embarrassed. What virtue and ability did he have to be so favored by her?

“Besides, you don’t know, he wasn’t like this when he was a child. He was very bad and detestable when he was a child. He snatched my and my cousin’s food and toys several times. I remember once, he even pushed me to the ground, which made me cry a lot. I have a very deep impression of that. I was probably five or six years old at that time, and he was already eleven or twelve. Later, when he grew up, he became nice to me and my cousin.”

“So that’s how it is,” Chen Feng said with a feigned look of sudden realization. “It seems he brought you a childhood shadow. It’s not an unjust loss.”

Wu Mengting said faintly, “Of course, that’s not the main thing. The main thing is that I have someone in my heart. My heart can only hold one person, not anyone else.”

Chen Feng was suddenly silent.