She is not a part of the Family

Feng Mansion

"Tch" Feng Jing woke with a light headache due to a hangover from last night. Groaning, he sat up on the bed and searched for his phone.

After blindly moving his hand, he got hold of the phone. His eyes twitched due to the light from the phone.

It was 9:30 in the morning which was late compared to his usual timings.

Opening his call log, he made a call and after it got connected, he said "Hello, I will be late today. So reschedule all the meetings"

Without waiting for an answer, he disconnected the call.

Getting out of the bed, Feng Jing took a bath and got ready in a casual look. Seeing that it was already the time for breakfast, he hurriedly walked down to the hall.

"Good morning Grandpa" Feng Jing greeted his grandfather who was busy reading the newspaper.

On hearing some voice, Feng Kang peeked from the side of the newspaper.

With a smile he said, "Good morning Son, looks like yesterday's drink were too strong" with a double meaning in his words.

Before, Feng Jing could say anything, he heard a scoff. He turned only to see his brother looking at him with a mocking expression.

The boy was roughly in early twenties, with fair skin and his face depicted his cheerful and naughty nature. His hair was ruffled, giving him a cute look.

After taking a peep at Feng Jing, he averted his gaze to his phone busy scrolling something.

Seeing his reaction, Feng Jing could only sigh.

"Ji, don't irritate your brother early in the morning" a voice was heard on the other side of the sofa.

Hearing this, Feng Ji lightly clicked his tongue, and said, "Ok, Father"

Upon hearing his response, Feng Shen gestured to Feng Jing to sit down.

After ten minutes, a maid came and announced that the breakfast was ready. All of the men got up from their seats and proceeded towards the dinning table.

At the dining table, the lavish breakfast was all set and was inviting them to start eating.

All took their seats, and proceeded to eat.

In the midst of this, Feng Shen said, "Jing, I want you to attend the next board of directors meeting, there are some issues with the directors that I think you should clear."

"Yes, Father" answered Feng Jing while sipping the juice.

"And how is the collaboration with the CY company going?" asked Feng Shen.

"Well, the CEO of the CY is somewhat resistant with the terms of the profits, so I think we should start to convince the shareholders to put some pressure on him" Feng Jing said.

"Oh, So- " Feng Shen wanted to say something but was cut off by someone.

"Don't start the business talks during breakfast" a female voice was heard. A lady came out of the Kitchen, she was in her mid-fifties, and was dressed elegantly yet casually.

"Lian is right. Let me have breakfast in peace" added Old Master Feng supporting his daughter-in-law.

On getting Old Feng's support, Li Lian took her seat and stared at her husband.

"Ok" said Feng Shen was defeated by his wife.

"Ji, will you put down your phone?" said Li Lian, averting her gaze at her younger son.

Feng Ji, on hearing that all the attention was on him, cleared his throat and said, putting his phone aside, "Sorry Mother"

Now it was Feng Jing's turn to scoff and when he did so, Feng Ji just glared at him and started to eat his breakfast.

"That's good. Now, Father you can eat in peace" said Li Lian proceeding to eat her food.

With a smile, Feng Kang ate his breakfast in peace. And so breakfast was peaceful and harmonious for the Feng Family.

Suddenly a butler came and said, "Master, you have a guest"

"Who?" Feng Shen asked.

"It's Mrs Wen"

"Zhou Shuang? Quickly call her in" said Old Feng as he got up from his seat.

In the Hall

Butler let Madam Wen, into the hall where all the Feng Family was gathered in the for her welcome.

"Good morning Uncle Feng, I am sorry I came without giving any prior information" Madam Wen said with a wry smile.

"Ah, it's ok child. It's been long since you have visited me" said Old Feng with a gentle voice.

"Good morning Brother Shen, Lian" Madam Wen greeted the Feng Couple.

"Shaung, it's been a long time" said Li Lian as she pulled Madam Wen into a hug.

Feng Shen gave a smile to Madam Wen, to which she replied with a nod.

"Hello, Madam Wen" said Feng Jing as he and Feng Ji greeted Madam Wen.

"Oh, you two have grown so much. No need to be formal children" said Madam Wen.

When all of them settled, Li Lian said, "It's been so long time. I miss our childhood days"

Facing her sons she said, "Your Father, me and Shuang were close since our childhood"

"That's right, Your mother, Feng Mian and I were like true sisters. Lian and I would visit Mian where we would play sometimes with Brother Shen too" Madam Wen said as she started to notice the difference in the expressions of the Feng Family.

On hearing Feng Mian's name, the gentle look on Feng Kang's face changed to a grim and sad expression.

The smile on the Feng couple's face faded.

While the younger ones were confused by the sudden change of expression.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming dull, Li Lian thought to divert the topic, and said, "S-Shaung, you have visited us in such a long time. Let's talk over some tea"

"I would like to Lian, but today I am to talk about Old Master Feng's daughter, Brother Shen's younger sister, and my most beloved friend, Feng Mian" Madam Wen said without beating around the bush.

Feng Kang got up from his seat and said, "Let's talk in the study"

With a scoff, Madam Wen said, "Sure"

As they started to proceed to the study, Madam Wen stopped and said, "Feng Jing, Feng Ji, Brother Shen, Lian, come. Why are you all still standing there?"

"There's no need for them to come" said Feng Kang with a grim voice.

"But it's about a Feng, so why there's no need for them to come" said Madam Wen.

"Zhou Shuang" said Feng Kang with a warning expression on his face.

"I think we should leave" said Feng Jing as he turned to exit the room with Feng Ji following them.

"Stop! Why are you leaving? I am talking about your Aunt here. You should also listen to it. You are a family after all" said Madam Wen with a sneer.

"Feng Mian, is not a part of this family anymore. This you also know and they also" said Feng Kang with a raised voice.