Chapter 129 - Punishment
“Dad, Mom, guess who's here!”
Soong Wan exclaimed.
Soong Wanzhong caught sight of Jiang Hao standing by Soong Wan at the doorway and immediately rose to his feet, beaming.
“Ah, nephew Jiang, we've finally managed to have you over!”
“Jiang Hao pays his respects to Uncle Soong and Auntie!”
Jiang Hao offered a respectful bow to Mr. and Mrs. Soong Wanzhong.
Off to the side, Soong Wan's distant cousin and aunt caught the warm reception the young man was receiving from Soong Wanzhong, and their faces betrayed a flicker of complex emotions.
Exchanging glances, they each recognized the surprise, confusion, and concern reflected in the other's eyes.
Meanwhile, Jiang Hao glanced at Soong Wan's relatives and feigned unfamiliarity.
“Uncle Soong, who might these two be?”
“Oh, my apologies, I've forgotten to make introductions!”
Soong Wanzhong then proceeded to introduce them to Jiang Hao.
“This is Wan'er's distant aunt. Just call her Aunt Feng!”
“Pleased to meet you, Aunt Feng!”
Jiang Hao greeted her with respectful politeness.
Aunt Feng gave a curt nod, her cool demeanor suggesting a lack of fondness for Jiang Hao.
Jiang Hao didn't take it to heart. Soong Wanzhong noticed the interaction and frowned slightly, though he chose not to comment further.
“This young man is Aunt Feng's son, Feng Jianguo. He's recently returned from his studies abroad and is a medical doctor. He's opened up a sizable private clinic in Tianhee City.”
Feng Jianguo stepped forward with a welcoming smile and offered his hand to Jiang Hao.
“You flatter me, Uncle. I'm just muddling through. Hello!”
“Hello!”
Jiang Hao responded, shaking his hand without a second thought.
But as Jiang Hao was about to release the handshake, he suddenly felt a deliberate pressure in his grip.
“Hmm?”
Jiang Hao looked at Feng Jianguo, taken aback. Feng Jianguo's gaze was laced with ill intent, seemingly waiting for Jiang Hao to embarrass himself.
In response, Jiang Hao let out a knowing smile and subtly increased his grip. In an instant, Feng Jianguo's hand contorted.
Feng Jianguo's face twisted in pain, clearly trying to hide his discomfort from the others. He managed to suppress any outcry, enduring the pain in silence.
Jiang Hao gave Feng Jianguo a well-deserved reprimand and, with a smile, released his grip.
Feng Jianguo quickly withdrew his hand, which trembled uncontrollably as it hung by his side, unnoticed by the others.
A glint of resentment flickered in Feng Jianguo's eyes as he glared at Jiang Hao.
“Alright, let's all sit down and have a chat!”
It was Song Wanguo who broke the silence, prompting everyone to find their seats.
After dinner, Feng Jianguo was eager to seize an opportunity to turn the tables.
He glanced at Jiang Hao, then at Soong Wan's mother, his eyes suddenly sparkling with an idea. He spoke up.
“Auntie, you mentioned you've been having trouble sleeping lately, right? Why not come to my clinic?
I've recently acquired America's latest medical device. How about I give you a thorough check-up?”
He Yuexin perked up at the suggestion. Indeed, sleep had been eluding her for days.
Meanwhile, Jiang Hao, overhearing the conversation, recalled his own recent bout of insomnia and the super calming pill he had synthesized using the system.
Soong Wanzhong then chimed in.
“Huiling, perhaps you should go with Jianguo and have it checked out?”
Beside them, Feng Jianguo's mother quickly endorsed her son's offer.
“Alright,” He Yuexin agreed.
A smug smile spread across Feng Jianguo's face as he turned to Jiang Hao with a look of triumph.
Jiang Hao regarded Feng Jianguo with a mix of amusement and pity. He couldn't fathom what issue Feng Jianguo had with him, constantly seeking confrontation.
But Jiang Hao thought, if that's how it's going to be, he wouldn't pull any punches.
“Auntie, is insomnia the only problem you're facing?” Jiang Hao interjected suddenly.
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