Disliked by everyone? She is clearly the most beloved one in the rich family!

Zhao Yanche quickly comforted her: "Okay, okay, Yangyang is the best."

After replying to Meng Yingnian's message, Yu Zhi continued with his previous plan and went to the gym. Deng Yang was still by his side to help guide his movements.

After finishing dinner early in the evening, Yu Zhi entered the studio and saw the painting that he had given to Meng Yingnian after returning from Yun Province. The man in the painting was lazy and calm, with his eyes downcast, looking at the book in his hand.

Yu Zhi can still recall the situation of that day. He was sitting there painting, and Meng Yingnian was reading a book beside him. No one spoke, and Meng Yingnian didn't know that the scenery in the painting had turned into himself.

I don’t know how long he watched before Yu Zhi started to continue completing his own work.

The Meng family dinner was scheduled for tomorrow. With all the Meng family members present, they had chosen a few days before the New Year so they could celebrate New Year's Eve together. It was called a family dinner, but for Meng Yingnian, it was no different from a social gathering. Even though they were so distant, they couldn't get along with each other. Some of them were even worse than outsiders.

When Meng Yingnian first took over the company, he silenced them with thundering measures, and anyone who showed any weakness would be taken advantage of by them.

Such family dinners are no longer interesting. They are just superficial glamour and everything is for profit.

Anyway, they only get together a few times a year, so Meng Yingnian doesn't mind playing this game with them.

Meng Yingnian has been very busy these past two days just to be able to accompany Yu Zhi starting tomorrow. Yu Zhi finally has some free time to rest for a few days.

As soon as Zhao's mother came back, she asked Zhao Yanche how the blind date went, and Zhao Yanche answered truthfully.

Zhao's mother didn't say anything more. Her son always had his own ideas.

Zhou Yang was very happy at first when he heard that Zhao Yanche planned to tell his parents about their relationship tonight, but when he actually met people in the evening, he couldn't help but become nervous.

Zhao Yanche grabbed Zhou Yang's hand under the table to reassure him, then looked up and said to his parents, "Dad, Mom, I have something to tell you."

The two elders looked at him in confusion.

Zhao Yanche and Zhou Yang exchanged a glance before continuing, "Yangyang and I are together. We plan to get married after Yangyang graduates."

They were even more confused because Zhao Yanche went out for a blind date this afternoon and said in the evening that he was with Zhou Yang.

Then why bother arranging a blind date for you? It's a waste of people's feelings.

Both Zhao Yanche's parents like Zhou Yang very much. Zhou Yang has a cheerful personality and a sweet mouth. She is a child who can please the elders. It is a good thing for the two children to be together, but Zhao's mother still feels that she needs to ask.

"When did this happen? You're such a fool! Why didn't you tell me earlier? I wouldn't have to arrange a blind date for you. Yangyang would be unhappy if you went on that blind date."

"We just got together this afternoon. I told you right away." Zhao Yanche answered truthfully.

Zhao's mother: "......"

He really said it immediately.

"Before, I told you two to be a couple, but you didn't want to, saying it wasn't suitable. How come now it's suitable?" Mother Zhao couldn't help but ridicule Zhao Yanche.

Zhou Yang quickly came to Zhao Yanche's defense: "Auntie, it was my fault before. It has nothing to do with my brother."

Zhao's parents looked at them and smiled.

Zhao's mother teased Zhou Yang: "Yangyang is protecting her now."

In fact, Zhou Yang has always been like this. No matter who says something about Zhao Yanche, he is not happy. It’s just that his identity has changed now, and it’s no different from before.

Zhao's parents have always treated Zhou Yang as their youngest son. Now that he is with Zhao Yanche, they have completely become a family and can be registered in the same household registration book.

It was a happy day today, and Zhao's father took out his collection of fine wine to have a drink with Zhao Yanche and talk about marriage.

Father Zhao hesitated and said, "Now that you're in a relationship, if you plan to get married in the future, you still have to inform your Uncle Zhou. After all, he is Yangyang's father."

It’s not that Zhao Yanche hasn’t thought about it, but Zhou Yang had just been wronged and cried not long ago. Zhou Yang has been by his side in the past few years, but they don’t seem to care about her.

Zhou Yang heard their conversation and answered for Zhao Yanche, "I'll let him know when the time comes, but whether he comes to the wedding or not is entirely up to him. I hope they don't come."

Zhou Yang's father didn't care about Zhou Yang since he started a new family, and he treated him as if he didn't exist after he remarried. What made Zhou Yang most heartbroken was that after he had a younger brother, Zhou Yang found out that he was not a bad father, but was just like that to himself.

He no longer had any expectations for his father, he just hoped that he would remember the last bit of father-son affection and not bother him again.

They all knew what Zhou Yang's situation was like with her family, so they didn't delve into the topic any further.

Meng Yingnian came back even later than yesterday. Yu Zhi went to bed first this time, leaving a small lamp on at the bedside. Meng Yingnian looked at the lamp and felt a sense of comfort in his heart, as if someone was waiting for him to come home.

When Yu Zhi woke up in the morning, he felt the warmth behind him. He struggled and tried to change his position.

Meng Yingnian was still asleep when he noticed the movement of the person in his arms. Without opening his eyes, he lightly touched Yu Zhi's neck with his lips and said in a low, hoarse voice, "Zhizhi, stay with me for a while longer."

Yu Zhi turned over and faced Meng Yingnian, saying, "Aren't you going to work today?"

Meng Yingnian hugged the man in his arms and replied, "Yes, I'll stay home with you."

Yu Zhi followed his movements, put his arms around his waist, looked at the faint dark circles under Meng Yingnian's eyes, stopped moving and talking, and gradually became sleepy again.

It was two hours later when the two woke up again, and they had already missed breakfast.

They didn't get up immediately. In the past two days, they rarely stayed together to chat, and even rarely contacted each other on the phone.

Meng Yingnian asked Yu Zhi what he had done in the past two days, and Yu Zhi followed the topic and chatted with him.

Meng Yingnian: "I heard from Meng Shi that you went out to play yesterday."

Although he was not at home and was very busy, someone would report to him what Yu Zhi did, what he ate, and where he went.

Yu Zhi knew that someone had reported his whereabouts to Meng Yingnian, and he did not object.

Meng Yingnian never restricted his freedom. This matter itself had no impact on him, and there was no need for him to be unreasonable with Meng Yingnian about it.

"Yeah, I stayed with Zhou Yang for a while."

Meng Yingnian heard Yu Zhi mention the younger brother of the studio owner.

"You two have a pretty good relationship. What did you do? Is there anything you want to buy?" Meng Yingnian remembered that it had been a long time since he took Yu Zhi shopping. Although the brands would regularly deliver some new products to their door, it was a different feeling to go shopping by himself.

Yu Zhi had only hung out with Lin Yunsong before, but now he was with Zhou Yang, which meant that Yu Zhi considered him his friend.

Yu Zhi: "It's okay, we just had a cup of milk tea together, I didn't want to buy anything."

Meng Yingnian remembered something and said, "The driver said your friend seemed to be in a bad mood when he went back yesterday."

The driver who took Yu Zhi home yesterday hinted that Yu Zhi's friend seemed to have cried and was in a bad mood.

The other party is Yu Zhi’s friend, and he can provide help if there is anything.

Yu Zhi didn't know how to tell Meng Yingnian, so he just gave a brief outline and didn't reveal anything else.

He knew Meng Yingnian wouldn't tell anyone, but he didn't plan to say more.

Meng Yingnian didn't express his opinion, but just asked Yu Zhi: "Do you want to go shopping this afternoon? It's almost the New Year, so I'll take you to buy some new clothes."

Yu Zhi felt that there was no need to buy new clothes: "I still have a lot of clothes in my closet that I haven't worn yet."

"No, those were all bought before. You should wear new clothes for the New Year."

Yu Zhi said with a smile: "Are you a child?"

Meng Yingnian still insisted: "Zhizhi, come with me."

"it is good."

It was rare for the two of them to stay in bed together for so long; they were just chatting and enjoying a relaxing time.

At noon, Meng Shi came to deliver the dresses that the two of them would wear in the evening. They needed to try them on. If there was anything that didn't fit, there was still time to make changes.

Meng Yingnian's outfit is black and Yu Zhi's is white. They are couple outfits of the same style but different colors, with only slight differences in style.

Their figures haven't changed much and their clothes fit them well.

After lunch, Meng Yingnian couldn't wait to take Yu Zhi out.

The clerk invited them into the VIP room and showed them the products one-on-one. Not all the products were displayed in the store, and some products were not sold to the public.

The clerk served the two of them exquisite snacks and drinks. Meng Yingnian picked out a few pieces of clothing for Yu Zhi to try on. He picked up the product brochure outside and looked through it. Some of them were out of stock, so Meng Yingnian asked for Yu Zhi's size and asked them to deliver them directly to Meng's house when the time came.

Yu Zhi looks good in every outfit, so Meng Yingnian didn't make a choice and bought them all.

After signing the order, continue shopping at the next store.

After the clerk packs it, someone will deliver it to Meng's house.

Meng Yingnian was worried that Yu Zhi was too tired to keep trying on the items. He just bought whatever he liked.

Yu Zhi felt that what Meng Yingnian said was right. It was indeed him who accompanied Meng Yingnian shopping.

Yu Zhi took a fancy to a tie, black with dark patterns, simple yet solemn.

"Meng Yingnian, come here for a moment."

Meng Yingnian was picking accessories for Yu Zhi. Upon hearing this, he put down what he was holding and walked over.

He was dressed casually today and didn't wear a tie.

Yu Zhi pulled the man over, took the tie in his hand and tied a beautiful Windsor knot for him, then nodded with satisfaction.

Without saying a word, he called the clerk to pay the bill.

Before Meng Yingnian could react, the tie already belonged to him.

This was the first time Yu Zhi tied a tie for him.

The things Yu Zhi bought for Meng Yingnian both times were not cheap, mainly because in his eyes, Meng Yingnian was too noble and vulgar things were not worthy of him at all.

When leaving the store, Yu Zhi saw two people. The back of one of them looked familiar, but he couldn't remember who he was for a moment.

It wasn't until that person turned his head to talk to the person next to him that Yu Zhi recognized him - it was Ling Chao.

He behaved intimately with the person next to him, and it was obvious that they had a special relationship. It didn't look like Yu Jia, and it couldn't be Yu Jia. Yu Jia should have returned to Shanghai by now.

However, Yu Zhi was not interested in what happened between the two of them. It had nothing to do with him, so he pretended not to see it and continued to stroll around with Meng Yingnian.

It was a fruitful afternoon. I don’t know if Meng Yingnian was satisfied, but Yu Zhi was a little tired from shopping.

Meng Yingnian knew when to stop and seeing Yu Zhi's condition, he stopped shopping and took his people home directly.

After coming back, he accompanied Yu Zhi to have dinner early. Although there was a family dinner in the evening, that kind of place was not a place for proper dining, and he couldn't bear to let Yu Zhi go hungry.

The family dinner was scheduled to be held in the private room on the top floor of our own hotel.

Meng Yingnian knew that Yu Zhi didn't like this kind of occasion, so he went there at the right time.

Meng Yingnian took Yu Zhi to sit at the main table. Almost everyone was there.

Meng Yuanshan was the oldest and most prestigious one, so he made a few simple remarks to officially start the meal.

During the meal, people kept coming to the main table to toast. They were all very tactful and just raised their own glasses, said a few appropriate words and showed their faces.

Many people came to Meng Yingnian with obvious intentions of currying favor with him. After all, he was the one with the most say in Huachuang now, and only by following him could one gain real benefits.

Everyone says that Meng Yingnian is ruthless and decisive, and is not easy to deal with.

But everything Meng Yingnian did was well-reasoned, and the reason why his third cousin reorganized the branch was because he was just sitting there doing nothing and was useless.

It is not so much that they are afraid of Meng Yingnian, but rather that they feel guilty and have done something wrong, and they are worried that the sword of Damocles will fall on their heads at any time.

As long as they didn't do anything serious, Meng Yingnian didn't bother to pay attention to their petty quarrels.

Some smart ones just followed Meng Yingnian and made a living, but there were always some who did not accept him and thought that if Meng Yingnian could do it, they could do it too.