Chapter 360: Scoundrel: My Godmother Is My Mother-in-Law?

Chapter 360: Chapter 360: Scoundrel: My Godmother Is My Mother-in-Law?

"Um... Sister Chen, would you be willing to become my sworn sister?"

Tang Wanfang’s sudden proposal stunned Chen Dongmei for a moment.

She looked at Tang Wanfang with surprise. "Sworn sisters?"

Honestly, she hadn’t expected Tang Wanfang to suddenly suggest such a thing.

Although she felt that she and Tang Wanfang really hit it off, they were, after all, just friends who had only recently met...

"That’s right!"

Tang Wanfang nodded and said, "I’m the youngest in my family. I have two older brothers, and ever since I was little, I’ve always been envious of people with older sisters."

"I feel like we really click, Sister Chen, just like you’re my real big sister. That’s why I suddenly wanted to become sworn sisters with you. If you don’t mind, I’ll call you Big Sister from now on!"

Hearing Tang Wanfang’s explanation, Chen Dongmei finally understood.

As she looked into Tang Wanfang’s sincere eyes, a wave of inexplicable emotion washed over her.

Although she didn’t have a younger sister of her own, she had always hoped for a sister with whom she could share her secrets and support.

’Besides, I’m just an ordinary person. I don’t have money or power, so there’s nothing for anyone to covet.’

After a moment of thought, Chen Dongmei smiled faintly and gently took Tang Wanfang’s hand. "Wanfang, I’m truly touched by what you’ve said. Even though we’ve only just met, I also feel like you’re a little sister to me. If you really don’t mind, of course I’m willing to become sworn sisters with you and be your big sister."

Upon hearing this, Tang Wanfang was overjoyed. She hugged Chen Dongmei tightly and exclaimed excitedly, "This is great! I finally have a big sister!"

...

「Binjiang No.1 Mansion District.」

Gu Yizhou had just finished his shower.

He walked into the living room, drying his damp hair with a towel.

He glanced up at the clock on the wall.

9:30 PM.

’Mom said she’d swing by. It’s this late, why isn’t she here yet?’

’Don’t tell me she got scammed while meeting her friend?’

Gu Yizhou frowned, a little worried.

After a moment’s thought, he walked over to the coffee table, picked up his phone, and called his mom.

RING RING RING—

The phone rang several times before it was answered.

"Hello, son, what’s up?" Chen Dongmei’s voice came through the receiver, sounding a little out of breath.

Gu Yizhou’s brow furrowed slightly as he asked with concern, "Mom, why are you so out of breath? Did something happen?"

"It’s nothing. I just came to a yoga class with a friend. We just finished our warm-up run, so I’m a bit tired."

Chen Dongmei explained, not wanting her son to worry.

"Huh?"

Gu Yizhou was taken aback.

’Didn’t she say she was going out to eat?’

’How did that turn into doing yoga in the blink of an eye?’

But Gu Yizhou knew his mom’s personality.

Though she was a carefree social butterfly, she wasn’t easily fooled.

Thinking of this, Gu Yizhou, though still a bit puzzled, wasn’t overly worried.

Still, he couldn’t help but remind her, "Mom, you’re not as young as you used to be. Don’t push yourself so hard when you exercise. Take it easy."

"I know, I know. You always say I’m a nag, but you’re even more of a nag than I am."

Chen Dongmei teased with a laugh from the other end of the line.

After the mother and son chatted for a few more moments, Gu Yizhou got to the point. "Mom, didn’t you say you were going to swing by my place? How come you’re not here yet?"

"Mhm, I remember. I’ll head over as soon as we’re done here."

Chen Dongmei said.

Hearing this, Gu Yizhou thought for a moment before saying, "Alright, you finish up then. I’m fine over here. If it gets late after you’re done, I can come pick you up and take you home."

"Okay, I’ll try to get there as early as I can."

Chen Dongmei agreed, thinking that when she got there, she could share the news about becoming sworn sisters with her good new friend, Tang Wanfang.

After hanging up, Gu Yizhou put his phone away, then picked up the hairdryer from the table and started drying his hair...

Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Chen Dongmei was in an even better mood.

"Sister Mei, what’s up?"

Tang Wanfang, who had just finished stretching nearby, walked over and asked when she saw Chen Dongmei finish her call.

"Oh, it was nothing. Just a call from my son. He was asking why I haven’t gotten to his place yet."

Chen Dongmei took Tang Wanfang’s hand and said with a smile, "Wanfang, why don’t you come with me? It’s a perfect chance for him to meet you, to meet his brand-new godmother, hehehe..."

Tang Wanfang hesitated upon hearing this. "I... I don’t know. Isn’t it a bit too sudden?"

"Not at all, not at all. My son has a great personality, don’t you worry."

Chen Dongmei comforted her with a smile. "Just think of it as dropping by for a visit, getting to know him, and having a little chat. It’s no big deal."

With Chen Dongmei’s enthusiastic invitation, Tang Wanfang finally agreed.

"Alright then. Once we’re done with yoga, we can have the driver take us there."

Tang Wanfang said with a nod.

"Okay."

"Then let’s continue!"

Chen Dongmei and Tang Wanfang glanced at each other, then shared a smile.

...

The two continued their yoga practice. Although Chen Dongmei was a beginner, Tang Wanfang was right there encouraging and guiding her, so she got the hang of it pretty quickly.

Amid the soothing music, time seemed to fly by.

Chen Dongmei felt her body gradually relax, and her whole being felt much more comfortable.

「About half an hour later.」

The yoga class ended. Chen Dongmei felt refreshed and invigorated, as if a great weight had been lifted.

Chen Dongmei took out her phone to check the time. It was almost ten o’clock.

"Wanfang, we should head over to my son’s place now."

she said to Tang Wanfang with a smile.

"Okay."

Tang Wanfang nodded, her heart a mix of anticipation and nervousness.

The two gathered their things and walked out of the yoga studio together.

The driver was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing them come out, he quickly opened the car door.

After Chen Dongmei and Tang Wanfang got into the car and gave the driver the address...

...the car slowly started driving toward the Binjiang No.1 Mansion District.

Since Tang Wanfang knew Chen Dongmei’s son lived there, she didn’t find it strange.

She just had no idea what her reaction would be when she saw Gu Yizhou in a little while.

That’s right.

Because neither of them had ever mentioned names.

At this moment, Tang Wanfang still had no idea that Gu Yizhou was Chen Dongmei’s son.

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Meanwhile...

...back with Gu Yizhou.

He was sitting on the living room sofa, petting his cat and watching TV, though his mind was elsewhere.

He couldn’t stop thinking about his mom not having arrived yet, and he had no idea what was really going on with her.

Even though his mom had said everything was fine, he still felt a faint sense of worry.

Just then, his phone suddenly vibrated. It was a WeChat message from his mom.

Gu Yizhou quickly picked up his phone to check.

The message was from his mom.

Empress Dowager Chen: "Son, we’re on our way. Come downstairs to meet us in a bit."

...