Chapter 295: Chapter 295

The glow of the sunset shone through the balcony, filling the living room.

The house was exceptionally tidy, with travel luggage packed and standing next to the sofa. The coffee table was piled high with various items brought back from afar, both edible and useful. At first glance, they were all little things that girls might like.

Shi Yang’s mother held back for a moment, waiting for Zhao Meimei to close the door and leave before asking, "Yangyang, are you and Meimei together?"

Shi Yang nodded and straightforwardly admitted, "Yes, I haven’t told you, but I’ve actually liked Meimei for a few years. Because she was still young back then, I kept it to myself and didn’t mention it to her. Now, I’ve been waiting for her to come of age and during this trip, I confessed to her." Official source ıs NoveI[F]ire.net

Suddenly, Shi Yang’s mother reached out and struck him on the back with a slap, using some force. Shi Yang didn’t dodge, allowing her to hit him two more times consecutively.

Shi Yang’s mother grabbed his arm, her voice shaking with anger, "Shi Yang! Shi Yang! You’re such a bastard! How can you do this? How old is Meimei anyway? And you’ve already had your eyes on her! You, you even... "

Shi Yang’s mother covered her face with one hand, nearly dying of embarrassment and anger. To them, Zhao Meimei’s family was no different than real relatives. They had long regarded them as their own family. Zhao Meimei had just been accepted into college, and Shi Yang had already slept with her. If Zhao Meimei’s parents found out about this, how would they explain it to them?

Shi Yang’s mother reprimanded him, "Has your brain gone fuzzy? Meimei is young and doesn’t understand, so you just led her astray ? She’s young, are you young as well?"

Shi Yang’s eyes immediately hinted something was wrong. He realized that although his mother’s words seemed to blame him for his lack of self-control, there was another implied meaning blaming Zhao Meimei for being indiscreet.

Shi Yang frowned, unable to tolerate Zhao Meimei being criticized by anyone, not even his mother.

Shi Yang’s sharp eyes darted around, rubbing his hands together, confessing to his mother in a low voice, "Meimei is younger than me, she’s beautiful, and has a good personality. Now she’s about to go to college. Once she’s on campus, who knows how many young guys will swarm to chase her. I like her, cherish her, but if someone else pursues her and she accepts, what will I do?"

Shi Yang spoke with a sense of determination, "My relationship with Meimei isn’t just because I couldn’t restrain myself in the moment. The main reason is that I want her to be mine, so that I can feel secure. Mom, I love her very much, and whether she loves me or not, I have to be with her. There’s no one else for me besides her!"

Shi Yang revealed his true feelings, sharing his innermost thoughts with his mother, "If I don’t act first, and someone else gets there before me, what will I do then? How would I live? You know how I feel about Meimei, don’t you, Mom?"

Shi Yang’s mother was utterly shocked at the time, her eyes wide, her face paling as she stared at Shi Yang in disbelief, her mind a mess and her chest trembling, "What did you say? Meimei hasn’t even liked you yet? Did you force your way... "

Shi Yang pursed his lips, impressed by his mother’s overly rich imagination. Shi Yang remained silent, neither admitting nor denying.

For a moment, Shi Yang’s mother felt as if the sky was falling.

Shi Yang treated Zhao Meimei almost as if he had put her up on a pedestal, afraid she might melt in his mouth or break in his hands.

Shi Yang’s mother was disoriented, "Even if you like Meimei, you shouldn’t act ! Meimei is so young! She’s followed you around since she was little, calling you big brother. To us, you’re like real siblings. I’ve always thought so, and your uncle and aunt surely view it the same way. Since you like Meimei, you should pursue her openly! How can you, how can you be so reckless?"

Shi Yang’s mother was extremely angry, slapping Shi Yang hard as she trembled and asked, "Tell me, you tell me, how are you going to explain this to Meimei’s parents? They trust you enough to entrust Meimei into your care, and this is how you take care of her? Be honest with me, when did this between you and Meimei actually start?"

Shi Yang, grimacing in pain from the slaps and not daring to truly avoid them, had to brace himself and endure. When he heard his mother’s question, he quickly responded, "Just this trip, really, Meimei was underage before, and I couldn’t bear to touch her."

Shi Yang’s mother hit him twice more and then stopped, pressing her temples in agony, "You foolish boy! You’ve completely lost your mind! What were you thinking!"

Shi Yang said, "I love her, I love Meimei, and I want to marry her. Whether you agree or not, she’s the only one I want in this lifetime."

Shi Yang’s tone was exceptionally sincere, "Mom, I’ve loved Meimei for so many years, and not being able to have her, do you think it feels good for me?"

Shi Yang’s mother was genuinely shocked, angry, and filled with complex emotions.

The current reality far exceeded her expectations. Shi Yang’s mother had always liked Zhao Meimei, finding her obedient, cute, and likable, mainly because Shi Yang had been close to Zhao Meimei since they were young. As a mother, she also loved Zhao Meimei by association.

But as a daughter-in-law, Shi Yang’s mother naturally hoped Shi Yang would find a girl who could manage both the home and social life and take care of Shi Yang’s everyday needs. Ideally, the girl would come from a good family, or at least have a background that matched theirs.

Shi Yang’s mother regarded Zhao Meimei as half her own daughter and never considered her as a daughter-in-law. One reason was the age difference between the two children, and the other was that Zhao Meimei had been spoiled by Liu Xiue and Shi Yang since childhood and knew nothing about household chores.

Shi Yang being with Zhao Meimei was entirely one-sided dedication. Even before knowing the truth about Shi Yang and Zhao Meimei’s relationship, his mother was somewhat dissatisfied with Shi Yang’s comprehensive care for Zhao Meimei, but she couldn’t say much since Shi Yang was willing, and over the years, she had gotten used to it.

Therefore, when she first saw the photos, the situation of Shi Yang being with Zhao Meimei was an emotional shock that far exceeded Shi Yang’s mother’s capacity to bear. She had worked so hard to raise an outstanding son, only for him to support Zhao Meimei. Every time she thought that after marrying Zhao Meimei, Shi Yang would be busy with his career and still have to care for Zhao Meimei at home, her heart was filled with countless struggles, making it completely unacceptable.

It was precisely because of this that Shi Yang’s mother wanted the truth from Shi Yang, a truth where Zhao Meimei was the one enamored and seduced Shi Yang, which would bring her some solace. But she never expected that it was Shi Yang who had eagerly pursued Zhao Meimei!