1 Year Of Beginning

Zhang Yi assessed Feng Mian. She was dressed neatly in her working clothes, a shirt and skirt that fitted the rules. From the way she behaved, it didn't look like she was one who was used to meeting other people.

"So, you're sister in law?" Zhang Ai interrupted before Zhang Yi could say anything else. Her large eyes were looking at Feng Mian curiously.

Feng Mian nodded. "It's nice to meet you, Miss Zhang."

"Call me Xiao Ai!"

Xiao Ai?

Thinking about Zhang Ai's age, which was around a few months older than her, Feng Mian felt awkward. Zhang Ai was also 23 years old, but she had her birthday earlier than Feng Mian. Chinese were usually very strict regarding seniority. Even in modern age, they still held that principle, so Feng Mian was not sure how to greet Zhang Ai.

Oh, wait, in marriage it depended on the direct family member, which is her husband. EH…. then how to call her?

Feng Mian felt her brain was roasted. Why are there so many traditions just to call one's name?

"It's fine to call her Xiao Ai. You can also use Zhang Ai if you're uncomfortable," Zhang Liang helped out. He couldn't stand seeing her looked so awkward like that, so he gave the answer right away.

"Ah, ok."

Zhang Ai rolled her eyes. "Now, give me my cupcake, Daddy! I want that one!"

"There are many others, and you can take a seat, Feng Mian."

"Yes."

Feng Mian sat down as she saw Zhang Ai fumed. Even though Zhang Ai was already an a.d.u.l.t, she often behaved like a child. The media also called her a funny and cute member in the Zhang's family of four. She was the only one who looked so amiable among the family, making the media love her so much.

Zhang Yi shook his head lightly and passed the cupcake to Zhang Liang. "Don't let Xiao Ai eat it. She already had too much today."

"But Daddy, I'm still hungry!"

"The food will be here soon, so you should be patient," Zhang Yi said unhurriedly. He fixed his position as he looked towards Zhang Liang. "Now, shouldn't you give me an explanation as to why I never heard anything about this until now, Liang?"

Zhang Liang shrugged. "I'm too busy."

"Too busy even for a phone call?"

"Yes."

Zhang Ai stretched her slender arm and snatched the cupcake from Zhang Liang's hand. "Liang Ge is busy taking care of the mess you created when you left the company, Daddy."

(A/N: Ge is a way to call your older brother. It can be Gege, [name] ge, or just ge)

Flick!

"Don't spout nonsense, Xiao Ai. I, Zhang Yi, will never create trouble for my sons!" Zhang Yi said righteously.

On the side, Zhang Liang's face was calm and composed while Zhang Ai rolled her eyes. Not creating trouble? Who was the one arranging seven blind dates in a week for his sons? Not to mention the sudden call to home just because he wanted his sons to accompany him. Both of her brothers already suffered a lot because of Zhang Yi's prank over and over.

At this time, tea was served. Zhang Liang pushed the cup slightly closer to Feng Mian's hand, beckoning for her to drink.

"So, have you filled the marriage registration?" Zhang Yi asked curiously.

"I'm sure you have the answer for that, Father."

Zhang Liang shrugged.

Zhang Yi got a call from his friend, who had just cleared a mole trying to access the database. It was then he noticed that Zhang Liang's status was married and no longer single. Thanks to that, he found out that his second son had a wife.

"So, why don't you bring her sooner?" Zhang Yi looked at Feng Mian curiously. Honestly, Feng Mian looked so ordinary that he didn't understand why his son would pick her. But since his son already made his decision, he would not interfere with his choice. What he wanted to know was why his son hid the matter from him for so long.

It was truly embarrassing for him to only find out because his friend was telling him and not his son who told him. Not to mention, he had never even met the bride, alright!

"It's not important," Zhang Liang replied.

Zhang Yi: "…" how was it not important?

On the other hand, Zhang Ai looked at the two of them before turning her head to look at Feng Mian, who seemed uncomfortable. An idea was formed in her mind. "Liang Ge, did you date her without telling your real identity?"

Zhang Liang: "…" do you think we live in the stone age?

In this time and age, it would be difficult for Feng Mian to not know who he was. Besides, she had been working in his company for two years. If she still didn't know the face of her boss, even if she never met him, it would be the same as asking for trouble.

Feng Mian put on a wry smile. She was not that dumb, alright!

"Oh, that's not it?" Zhang Ai tilted her head when she saw their expression. Her smile widened as a cheeky smile appeared. "Then, it must be because Er Jie is so pretty that you don't want anyone to see her."

[Er Jie means second older sister. Since Zhang Ai is Zhang Liang's younger sister and Zhang Liang is the second son, she used this way to call Feng Mian]

Feng Mian: "…"

She had to applaud Zhang Ai for her ability to create reason from nowhere. Calling her pretty would be an overstatement. She's ordinary at most. With the dark circle beneath her eyes and slightly messy appearance from working all day, Feng Mian doubted that she could be called pretty.

She needed to dress up first.

Zhang Liang nodded. "Yes. That's the reason."

"I see. I didn't know you're that possessive, Liang Ge!" Zhang Ai exclaimed as she clapped her hand.

Hearing their conversation, Feng Mian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. These two siblings just decided on things by themselves. She peeked to see Zhang Yi's expression and found the middle aged man also sighed. It seemed that he had gotten used to the two siblings acting like this.

Zhang Ai grinned. She turned to look at Feng Mian. "Now, I have a question for you, Er Jie."

"Yes?"

"This is the most important thing. Can you cook?"

"…Yes?"