Upon arriving at the Dongfang family's villa, Jiang Yi was about to leave when Liu Hong stopped him!
"You'll stay at our house for the next few days and keep my daughter company!" Liu Hong said to Jiang Yi with a smile. "Coincidentally, there are some matters I'd like to discuss with you..."
"What matters?" Jiang Yi asked.
"We'll talk later! Dinner is almost ready, let's eat first," Liu Hong said.
Jiang Yi had no choice but to stay.
In the kitchen, Jiang Yi found a chair and sat down. Besides Liu Hong, Dongfang Xun was also eating with Jiang Yi. Dongfang Xun did not give Jiang Yi a pleasant look, and with a cold smile, he said to Jiang Yi, "You're quite capable! You not only deceived my sister but also played the Xiao family's matriarch, Ye Yanran, for a fool. I heard that Ye Yanran has already given birth, and it's a daughter!"
"You shut up!" Liu Hong said angrily.
"I'm telling the truth!" Dongfang Xun argued.
"Get out!" Liu Hong stared at Dongfang Xun and said, "From now on, you can go wherever you please. Don't come back to the Xiao family! I warned you many times not to cross Jiang Yi, but you wouldn't listen. Now I have to kick you out of the Dongfang family!"
Hearing this, Dongfang Xun panicked! He hadn't expected Liu Hong to be serious. Seeing Liu Hong's expression, Dongfang Xun knew she wasn't joking.
"What are you standing around for? Get out immediately! I don't want to see you again!" Liu Hong said sternly.
Dongfang Xun didn't want to anger Liu Hong, so he left the kitchen, but he felt indignant. He didn't understand why Liu Hong would kick him out of the Dongfang family for an outsider.
"Aunt Liu, isn't this a bit too much?" Jiang Yi asked intentionally.
"I'm just teaching him a lesson, I don't really intend to kick him out of the Dongfang family. Although he's only my adopted son, I've always treated him like my own, and I hope he understands!" Liu Hong said.
Jiang Yi remained silent! It wasn't appropriate for him to interfere in such matters. This was their family affair, and as an outsider, he had no right to comment.
"Let's not talk about him anymore, let's eat quickly!" Liu Hong said.
"Okay!" Jiang Yi nodded and started eating.
Meanwhile, after being reprimanded by Liu Hong, Dongfang Xun went to Dongfang Mei's room.
"Knock, knock..." Dongfang Xun raised his hand and knocked on the door.
"Come in!" Dongfang Mei's voice came from inside the room.
Dongfang Xun pushed the door open and went in.
"What's wrong? You look upset!" Dongfang Mei asked Dongfang Xun with a frown.
"Mom kicked me out of the Dongfang family. I've come to say goodbye," Dongfang Xun said.
"What are you kidding about? How could Mom kick you out of the Dongfang family? Even though you're not Mom's biological son, Mom has always treated you like her own! She wouldn't do such a thing," Dongfang Mei said.
"It's all because of that kid Jiang Yi!" Dongfang Xun took a deep breath and said, "Just now at dinner, I said a couple of things about Jiang Yi, and Mom got angry and kicked me out of the Dongfang family."
Hearing this, Dongfang Mei was stunned for a moment. But soon, she came to her senses and understood what was going on.
"Why do you dislike Jiang Yi? Don't say you're angry, even I'm very angry!" Dongfang Mei frowned and said, "Jiang Yi isn't that bad, yet you insist on opposing him. If you're like this before I even marry Jiang Yi, imagine what it would be like after we get married? You'd cause chaos!" Dongfang Mei was also getting angry.
"I'm doing this for your own good!" Dongfang Xun said. "Who does he think he is? He's not worthy of you at all. You're not only beautiful but also the heir to our Dongfang family's patriarch. You're from different worlds, and you won't be happy together."
"How do you know if I'll be happy or not?" Dongfang Mei asked. This question stumped Dongfang Xun!
"To tell you the truth, I dream of marrying Jiang Yi. Only with Jiang Yi can I find happiness," Dongfang Mei said.
"Really?" Dongfang Xun asked.
"Mmm," Dongfang Mei nodded.
A hint of helplessness appeared on Dongfang Xun's face. He took a deep breath and said, "Since that's the case, then so be it! As long as you can be happy, I'll be at ease!"
"You have to help me!" Dongfang Mei said.
"Help you with what?" Dongfang Xun asked confusedly.
"Find a way to make Jiang Yi stay with me!" Dongfang Mei said. "Although Jiang Yi is with me now, his heart doesn't seem to be fully with me. Since Ye Yanran had her child, I feel like Jiang Yi has changed. I'm worried he might leave me one day."
Hearing this, Dongfang Xun's brow furrowed slightly.
"Don't you want to help me?" Dongfang Mei asked.
"Alright," Dongfang Xun could only agree. Dongfang Xun's previous goal was to force Jiang Yi away from Dongfang Mei, but now it was the opposite, helping Dongfang Mei be with Jiang Yi. This made Dongfang Xun feel disoriented.
"Since I've been kicked out of the Dongfang family, I probably can't help you for now," Dongfang Xun said.
"It's alright!" Dongfang Mei said with a smile. "Mom doesn't really want to kick you out of the Dongfang family; she just wants to teach you a lesson. Go and apologize to Mom now, and she'll definitely forgive you!"
"But..." Dongfang Xun had a helpless expression on his face.
"Don't you want to help me?" Dongfang Mei asked again.
"Alright," Dongfang Xun shrugged helplessly.
Afterward, Dongfang Xun left the room. Watching Dongfang Xun's retreating back, Dongfang Mei smiled slightly. Dongfang Mei had done this intentionally. Her goal was to get Dongfang Xun and Jiang Yi to get along. She didn't want to see Dongfang Xun continue to clash with Jiang Yi.
Meanwhile, in the villa's kitchen!
Jiang Yi and Liu Hong were eating. Dongfang Xun suddenly walked in from outside. Seeing Dongfang Xun running back, Liu Hong's brow furrowed slightly, and she asked, "What are you back for? Didn't I tell you to leave the Dongfang family?"
"I'm here to apologize to you!" Dongfang Xun took a deep breath and then continued, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have caused trouble for Jiang Yi. We'll be a family sooner or later, and we should live in harmony."
Hearing this, Liu Hong was stunned! She hadn't expected Dongfang Xun to understand so quickly. As for Jiang Yi, he sprayed the soup he was drinking out. Dongfang Xun had always been against him, but now he suddenly came to apologize. It felt like the sun rising from the west, unbelievable.
"I'm sincerely apologizing!" Dongfang Xun looked at Jiang Yi and frowned. "I know you won't believe me when I say this, but it's okay. You'll believe me sooner or later!"
Jiang Yi smiled faintly.