Chapter 520: My grandson is jealous
The fact that Mei-Mei was not making a fuss even though she was being carried by a stranger made Chi Lian realize that as her daughter grew up, she would have to have many conversations about stranger danger.
The old madam and her husband were struck first by the level of familiarity this strange woman was exhibiting. Then her accent also stunned them, the way she greeted them in their language was so ....off key the old madam thought. There was a specific twang to her pronunciation. If Ringo was here he would remind his grandmother that she too sounded off key when she spoke the English language.
"Welcome to our home." The old madam responded to Mrs. Smith. "We are happy to meet you, I am Ran and this is my husband Mr. Jun Mengzi."
The Smiths came forward and introduced themselves politely before taking a seat.
"We are sorry if we are suddenly imposing on you, my wife is very good friends with your daughter-in-law Lian, she has been looking forward to this trip very much." Mr. Smith spoke quite fast, a few words rolled off his tongue speedily that the old madam missed them. She looked at her husband and he smiled at her reassuringly.
"We were made aware of your visit and we have been looking forward to your arrival. I personally so much so because I enjoy meeting prominent business men from other continents. I am impressed with what you have done, its not easy owning or running a fortune five hundred company."
Mr. Smith laughed and leaned back in the chair, "Frankly speaking, I am thinking about retiring, I am just about ready to turn in my closed shoes and suits for sandals and shorts."
The old master laughed along with Mr. Smith as if they had known each other for a long time. The two men were getting along comfortably. Mrs. Smith was unveiling all the gifts she brought for Mei-Mei, handing the little girl one doll after another.
"Thank you for the gifts." Chi Lian called a maid and asked her to take most of them away, leaving only the ones Mei-Mei was determined to hold on to.