Chapter 5, the prospective son-in-law pays a visit

Based on previous experiences, it is clear to her that in the heart and eyes of Mama Sang, the prospective son-in-law Huangfu Hao is undoubtedly more likable than Sang Youyou. If Sang Youyou goes against him, it is equivalent to creating trouble for herself and causing Mama Sang to be displeased with her.

Sigh! Mother Sang let out a long sigh, "Youyou, it's not that I am criticizing you, but you are still too naive!"

"Haha, look at you, child, you are just sweet-tongued, I like it!" Mother Sang burst into hearty laughter

Sang Youyou twitched her lips, feeling an immense sense of grievance in her heart. Mother, if you are going to lie, could you at least come up with a more sophisticated one? This statement is simply so embarrassing that it makes her want to dig a hole and bury herself in it!

I will send you to your death!" Sang Youyou followed him into the elevator, fiercely extending her foot to step on Huangfu Hao's foot. When he bent down in pain, she did not hesitate to push against him between the legs. Watching him curl up in the corner of the elevator in pain, Sang Youyou's anger, which she had been holding in all night, finally subsided a little.

Sang Youyou rolled her eyes and heard Sang Mama instructing, "Youyou, go see off Ah Hao." Pouting slightly, Sang Youyou took the lead to the door, opening it for Huangfu Hao, so as to avoid Sang Mama's reluctant demeanor, which would only prolong the farewell.

Sang Youyou nodded, and thus, Mama Sang began a lengthy lecture. This went on for a full half hour, and in the end, she concluded with these words: "Youyou, why not consider further developing your relationship with Huangfu Hao?"

1

"It is not a matter of shame, but of sincerity! Hurry up, hurry up." Mother Sang pushed and shoved Sang Youyou out of the house. Huangfu Hao listened to the conversation between the mother and daughter, suppressing the smile at the corners of his mouth with great effort, managing not to burst out laughing, though his shoulders trembled slightly.

2

Aunt Dongfang has gone to look for Qu Feifei!" Huangfu Hao briefly tossed out these few words

Indeed, I feel the same way! Huangfu Hao flatteringly supported Mama Sang, praising her by saying, "Auntie, meeting Youyou is truly a blessing from my past life, and the one I must thank the most is you. You have given me such a wonderful daughter..."

Huangfu Hao slightly raised his elegantly arched eyebrows, looking at Sang Youyou with a smile that was not quite a smile, saying, "I am just waiting for you to finish your work, aren't I!"

This girl seems to easily lose control of her emotions and become angry

"You have looked for me, isn't it quite normal to look for you?" Huangfu Hao replied as a matter of course, and then added another piece of information: "I advise you to take the afternoon off at best"

Huangfu Hao had a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. Just as he lifted his foot to step out the door, Sang Youyou intended to close the door.

Sang Youyou was too lazy to respond to Sang Mama's words, diving straight into the kitchen and busying herself with an apron on. However, her ears were perked up, listening intently as Sang Mama called out in a gentle voice to Huangfu Hao: "Ah Hao, you child, you came here, why did you bring this thing?" The lighthearted tone, feigning reproach, was filled with deep joy.

Sang Youyou pouted slightly with a hint of frustration and turned to enter the kitchen to serve the dishes. Of course, following closely behind her was Huangfu Hao, who lowered his voice to tease, "Sang Youyou, it seems that your mother really likes me!"

As they hurried home after finishing their grocery shopping, the sky gradually darkened.

Sang Youyou glanced at the time with a hint of guilt; it was 8:45 when she replied, which meant it was just after she had put down her phone. Looking again at the timestamps of the missed calls, they were between 9:00 and 10:00. Now, as Sang Youyou checked the time on the wall, it was already 11:20. Feeling guilty, she stuck out her tongue and sent a message to Huangfu Hao: "I was particularly busy today and had my phone on silent on my desk. Is everything alright with you?"

Huangfu Hao warmly assisted Mama Sang, guiding her to the side of the chair and helping her to sit down. He obediently said, "Aunt, please sit down first. I will go with Youyou to serve the dishes."

"Child, how can you speak like that?" Mother Sang immediately turned hostile, scolding Sang Youyou, and then quickly put on a smiling face towards Huangfu Hao, saying, "Please have a seat first."

"Sang Youyou!" Sang Mama became excited and slapped her on the head with a paw, "I must tell you, don't be indifferent and slow; a quality person like Huangfu Hao will definitely have a multitude of girls eyeing him enviously!"

When she brought the first dish out of the kitchen, Mama Sang proudly praised Huangfu Hao, saying: "Our Youyou's cooking skills are not something an ordinary chef can compare to"

"Is it really that funny?" Sang Youyou's lips twitched.

"Rest assured, I also like your mother very much!" Huangfu Hao said with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth, patting Sang Youyou's shoulder in a comforting manner, "Do not be jealous of me, nor should you be jealous of your mother! After all, we are all family now."

During this meal, Mama Sang and Huangfu Hao were enjoying themselves immensely, while Sang Youyou was seething with anger inside. She shot cold glances at Huangfu Hao, who was engaged in lively conversation with Mama Sang. Of course, Sang Youyou only did this secretly, discreetly, as she played the role of the obedient child under Mama Sang's watchful eyes, keeping her head down and focusing intently on her rice, lacking even the desire to take any vegetables.

Sang Youyou held the cup of water and took a few big gulps before reaching for her phone to check. Upon seeing it, she was startled; there were eight missed calls, all from Huangfu Hao, along with a text message: No matter how busy you are, you must come over, Aunt Dongfang is here.

I think Huangfu Hao is quite good," Mama Sang commented fairly.

Mother Sang nodded, and with a gesture reminiscent of a divine blessing, she said: "Go ahead."

Sang Youyou was momentarily stunned, still not fully comprehending the situation, when Huangfu Hao had already embraced his belly, laughing heartily, completely disregarding his elegant image, laughing so hard that he doubled over.

"Huangfu Hao!" Sang Youyou called out his full name, grinding her teeth in anger

"You may not need to take a leave of absence," replied Huangfu Haoyun with a calm and carefree demeanor

Hmm! Huangfu Hao replied lightly, "Understood!"

Sang Youyou returned home with great delight in the spring breeze. As soon as she opened the door, she bumped into her equally cheerful mother, Sang Mama, and couldn't help but tug at the corner of her mouth, "Mom, why aren't you asleep yet?"

Huangfu Hao felt inexplicably good, and in response to Mama Sang's smiling face, he became increasingly affectionate, his tone more humble, and his demeanor more intimate

3

Watching Sang Youyou elegantly toss her hair and walk away, Huangfu Hao finally understood what it meant to have the most venomous woman's heart

This sentence, filled with jealousy, left Qu Feifei, who was ready to give Sang Youyou a hard time, dumbfounded. The anger that was about to erupt was stuck in her throat.

Thus, when Sang Youyou, with a false smile on her face, arrived at the company entrance and saw the two individuals in their true forms, she was not surprised at all and casually greeted them: "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Let's find a place to eat together."

The sound responding to Sang Youyou was that of Huangfu Hao impatiently hanging up the phone

I have finished my work, you may proceed!" Sang Youyou similarly tugged at the corners of her mouth with a smile that did not reach her eyes, and casually made a gesture of invitation, her respectful demeanor as humble as it could possibly be

After washing the dishes, wiping the glass table, sweeping the floor, and mopping it, finally, she wiped it down once more. Sang Youyou raised her hand to check the time; it was already 9:30 PM, yet Huangfu Hao showed no intention of leaving. Although Sang Youyou knew that her mother would give her a disapproving look, she couldn't help but wipe her hands and stand at the kitchen entrance, saying: "Huangfu Hao, it's getting late, don't you want to go home?"

Huangfu Hao, such a clever person, had already noticed Sang Youyou's unfriendly glare. However, he remained composed, subtly glancing at her from the corner of his eye. He saw her pouting, her cheeks puffed out, burying her head in her food, looking very displeased with him. Yet, due to her mother, Sang, she dared not express her anger, resembling a wronged little wife, which was quite amusing.

Look at how attentive she is to Huangfu Hao, Sang Youyou truly feels so disdainful that she can't even be bothered to roll her eyes

Sang Youyou bit her lip, and before she had a chance to check the time on the wall to see how many minutes were left until lunch, the front desk called to inform her that someone was looking for her

Staring at her phone for a while, and not seeing Huangfu Hao reply to her message, Sang Youyou pouted and casually placed her phone on the table. She then opened her computer, began to verify reports and data, and subsequently printed them out for her supervisor's signature before delivering them to the manager's office. By the time she had finished her tasks and returned to her seat, it was almost lunchtime.

Cough cough..." Huangfu Hao cleared his throat, steadied himself, and looked at Sang Youyou with a serious expression. He spoke clearly, "It wasn't really that funny, but you are quite amusing, and it was you who made me laugh. I laughed heartily out of respect for you..."

Sang Youyou blinked her dark eyes, feigning ignorance as she looked at Mama Sang, and asked with a hint of embarrassment: "Mom, what does it mean to further develop?"

Sang Youyou blinked her innocent black eyes, looking at Mama Sang's hesitant expression, and secretly laughed to herself. She then forced a smile and said, "Mom, I have to go to work tomorrow, so I'm going to sleep now!"

Huangfu Hao glanced at Sang Youyou, said nothing, turned around, stood up, and politely bid farewell to Sang's mother: "Aunt, it is getting late, I will take my leave now, and I will come to see you again next time"

What are you tasting? Go in and serve the dishes!" Sang Youyou shot a glare at Huangfu Hao in annoyance. She felt extremely unbalanced psychologically; all Huangfu Hao had to do was sweet-talk and make Sang Mama happy, while she, poor thing, felt like a little maid, not only having to cook but also personally serve...! This was still her home, yet it was about to become Huangfu Hao's territory due to Sang Mama's betrayal!

The Monday after the weekend is extremely busy. Sang Youyou glanced at the pile of reports and contracts on the table, furrowing her brows, and replied to Huangfu Hao: "What happened? I have a lot to do today and can't get away!"

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Sang Youyou feigned ignorance, her dark, glistening eyes innocently blinking at Mother Sang. She was alert in her heart, wondering if the matter of her hasty marriage with Huangfu Hao had been exposed and discovered by Mother Sang. On the surface, she maintained a calm smile, while in her mind, she quickly and carefully recalled everything from the moment Huangfu Hao entered until she finally sent him off, finding no slip-ups. She couldn't help but look at Mother Sang in confusion.

Mother Sang blocked her body and glared at her discontentedly: "You child, why don't you go out and see off Ahao!"

"Come and have a taste," Mama Sang said enthusiastically, and then she instructed Sang Youyou, "Aren't you going to get a pair of chopsticks for Ah Hao to try?"

Huangfu Hao said ingratiatingly: "Aunt, I am truly sorry. I have been on a business trip for the past few days, and although I knew you were hospitalized, I did not have the time to visit you. I hope you do not mind. I am here to offer my apologies"

Ah? Sang Youyou was taken aback, "He is already such a grown person, he won't get lost, no need to send him."

"What is there to ask? We haven't..." As Sang Youyou spoke up to this point, she quickly covered her mouth, realizing belatedly what Huangfu Hao had said. She couldn't help but lower her voice, "Huangfu Hao, they wouldn't have found out about our marriage, would they?"

Ah Hao, you should come over to my house more often when you have the time. Once I recover, I will personally cook delicious food for you. Mother Sang said with a hint of reluctance.

Mother Sang shot a big eye roll at Sang Youyou, of course, no matter how much she liked Huangfu Hao, she couldn't shamelessly keep him at home overnight. After all, her daughter's reputation was very important, and on this point, Mother Sang was still quite rational and measured

"It is mine, always mine, not mine, and it is useless to force it!" Sang Youyou said with a sense of grievance, covering her head that had been hurt by Sang Mama's slap. She thought to herself, Huangfu Hao not only has many girls eyeing him, but he also has a super neurotic fiancée! She is merely a bystander, a cannon fodder, and does not need to be too dedicated.

As soon as the message was sent, Huangfu Hao replied: "I am fine, but you are finished"

So do you want me to take a leave of absence

"What does my laughter have to do with shamelessness?" Huangfu Hao looked at Sang Youyou with dissatisfaction, "If laughter is equivalent to shamelessness, then tonight I laughed and became shameless, and you laughed too, so you are shameless as well, and your mother laughed too. Does that mean your mother is also shameless?" Then, as Sang Youyou ground her teeth in anger, he casually added, "It’s not bad if laughter is related to shamelessness; then, our whole family is shameless!"

"Sang Youyou, do you think that our marriage is a sham?" Huangfu Hao ground his teeth, finally unable to maintain his calm demeanor, "Do you dare to hold the marriage certificate and say that our marriage is a sham? If you dare to have such thoughts again, I will tell your mother the truth!"

Can you be any more shameless

Huangfu Hao looked at Sang Youyou seriously as he said!

"Oh, I don't mind, not at all!" Mother Sang said thoughtfully, "You young people, work is important. Besides, it's not a big deal, I just strained my old back a bit. Sigh, my Yoyo! I guess she misses you, but being shy, she feels embarrassed to reach out to you, so she has to use me as a shield..." I guess she misses you, but being shy, she feels embarrassed to reach out to you, so she has to use me as a shield...

Sang Youyou could no longer bear to listen, wishing she could become deaf. She hurriedly focused her mind and began to seriously pick vegetables and cook.

After finishing her meal, Sang Youyou hurriedly hid in the kitchen to avoid witnessing the intimate scene between Sang Mama and Huangfu Hao, who appeared as close as family, while she felt like an outsider. This sight provoked her emotions to spiral out of control, leading her to confront her mother, demanding to know whether she was truly her biological child or if Huangfu Hao was her real son. The disparity in treatment between the two was simply outrageous.

Aside from watching his back and grinding her teeth in frustration, Sang Youyu truly had no way to deal with him at all

Haha, you two are quite a match! Upon hearing Huangfu Hao say this, Mama Sang's face lit up with joy.

Sang Youyou wisely agreed, saying, "Indeed," as she dared not contradict Mother Sang. Otherwise, Mother Sang would surely bring out a host of rules and regulations to extol Huangfu Hao as unparalleled in the heavens, unmatched on earth, and the only outstanding figure in the human realm.

Alright, I was wrong!" Sang Youyou pouted, realizing she had misspoken, and couldn't help but apologize. She then asked Huangfu Hao, "Are you sure Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei will really come to find me?"

I am finished? Why?

Sang Youyou looked at Dongfang Mei with enthusiasm and asked, "Do you prefer Chinese cuisine or Western cuisine?" After all, she was the elder, and with her presence, Qu Feifei could not cause much trouble.

Huangfu Haojun's face was calm and serene, and he gently shrugged his shoulders: "I know you are angry out of shame, but that does not change the facts!" After saying this, Huangfu Hao carried the dishes, his handsome face adorned with an elegant smile, and walked towards the dining table

Sang Youyou saw this message and immediately lost her composure. She hurriedly called Huangfu Hao, and as soon as the call connected, she asked directly: "Huangfu Hao, what exactly do you mean?"

There is no need to say more; these two individuals must be Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei

Ah?" Sang Youyou exclaimed, and then, with a mysterious air, lowered her voice to ask Huangfu Hao, "Do they know whether our marriage is real or fake?"

This time, Mama Sang was left speechless. As an elder and a mother, she certainly could not say, "Child, go ahead and turn the raw rice into cooked rice!"

"If you want to laugh, then laugh out loud; holding it in will only suffocate you!" Sang Youyou caught up with Huangfu Hao's pace, fully aware that he had heard her conversation with Mother Sang. Suppressing her laughter, she couldn't help but retort with annoyance.

However, the next words of Huangfu Hao made Sang Youyou want to dig a pit and bury herself alive: "Yes, Youyou is just thin-skinned, but I actually like her this way..."

Sang Youyou's lips twitched slightly: "Mom, you are overthinking it!" If Sang Mama were to find out, with just one household registration book and two red books worth nine yuan each, a stamp would be all it takes for Sang Youyou to obtain a marriage certificate with Huangfu Hao. This is vastly different from her so-called quality stock and glorious marriage. I wonder if it would make her so angry that she might suffer a heart attack

Sang Youyou looked at Sang Mama's unmasked cold face, and her posture suggested that she was blocking the door, not allowing her to enter, which made her lips twitch involuntarily. She helplessly said: "Huangfu Hao is parking the car and will be up soon. I will go to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Could you please move a little for me?"

The Eastern beauty politely nodded gently and said, "Sure, what good food is there nearby?"

"Indeed, I heard from Youyou that Aunt's culinary skills are even more remarkable than those of a star chef. I can't help but feel tempted!" Huangfu Hao flattered Mama Sang so smoothly that it made her beam with joy.

"Look at this braised pork knuckle, it is simply a feast for the eyes and the palate! I am in for a treat tonight!" Huangfu Hao pretended to drool and said, "I can hardly wait to taste it..."

"I want to ask you about whether we are truly married," Huangfu Hao replied in a serious manner.

The next day, as Sang Youyou just stepped into the company, a text message from Huangfu Hao came through: "SOS, come to E-H immediately!"

Qu Feifei, feeling quite angry, wanted to speak up, but was secretly held back by Dongfang Mei, who gently shook her head, her eyes expressing discontent. Then, she led Qu Feifei to follow Sang Youyou into a small restaurant called "Shike" Private Kitchen, where they casually found a corner table to sit down.

I... I... " Sang Youyou ground her teeth in frustration, staring at the computer screen, imagining the handsome face of Huangfu Hao as if she were glaring at him. However, she was so infuriated by Huangfu Hao's indifferent remark that she didn't know what to say. After calming her mind, she asked seriously: "What do Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei want with me?" She needed to know something about the situation in order to be prepared.

"You must put in more effort with him," Mother Sang earnestly advised Sang Youyou. "Although you are still young, Huangfu Hao is a much better choice than those potential stocks. You must take advantage of your most beautiful years and marry well."

Sang Youyou looked at the words on the screen, blinked her dark eyes, and hurriedly asked, "Why are you looking for me?" A sense of unknown tension filled her heart. She did not believe that at any point, she had become so close to Dongfang Mei and Qu Feifei that they would come to find her...! ... Of course, excluding any attempts to pick a fight!

Sang Youyou was so lazy that even her mouth corners didn't twitch. She took out a piece of meat and started chopping it in silence, thinking to herself: Mom, your ability to change your expression is truly worthy of a role in Peking opera. Of course, Huangfu Hao could also act; with his skill of maintaining a straight face and telling lies with his eyes wide open, he certainly has the potential to become an award-winning actor.

Upon hearing the footsteps of Sang Youyou, Mother Sang opened the door ahead of time, stepping past Sang Youyou. Noticing that there was no sign of Huangfu Hao behind her, her expression immediately darkened, and her tone turned cold: "Sang Youyou, where is Huangfu Hao?"

"I am here, don't shout so loudly, or others will think I have done something to you!" Huangfu Hao did not pay any attention to Sang Youyou's blazing anger, stepped into the elevator that had just arrived, and asked with a beaming smile, "Do you want to take me back?"

Sang Youyou felt a chill run through her, causing her to shudder with goosebumps, and she could no longer contain her anger as she shouted at Huangfu Hao: "Shut up!"

4

Upon hearing Sang Youyou's words, Mama Sang's expression immediately softened a bit, and she stepped aside to let Sang Youyou enter the house: "You must perform well later!" Without waiting for Sang Youyou to respond, she continued earnestly, "In this day and age, to win a man's heart, one must first capture it through his stomach!"

Well, there is a restaurant here that serves authentic local cuisine. I will take you to try it. With that, Sang Youyou politely led Dongfang Mei out of the company and towards a small alley across the street.

It is quite Chinese. The Eastern beauty smiled gently and said casually

Sang Youyou gave Huangfu Hao a big roll of her eyes in annoyance, thinking to herself: If it weren't for the fact that my mother really likes you, would I have agreed to a contractual marriage just to have you come over for a simple meal?

"Yoyo, be honest with me, what stage have you reached with Huangfu Hao?" As Mama Sang asked the question, she winked at Sang Yoyo, smiling in a particularly meaningful way.

I have no particular meaning," Huangfu Hao replied innocently