"Lin Youyou, you called me sissy? Look at yourself, all you do is eat, eat, eat. One day you'll become a big fatso, and we'll see if Lao Lian still wants you."

Hu Lai angrily yelled at Lin Youyou, and Nan Zhinan glanced at him in surprise.

Hu Lai is really tough this time, he's actually being so assertive.

However... Nanzhi's gaze fell on the man who had just come out of the kitchen, and she suddenly smiled.

Hu Lai looked at her and said in an annoyed tone:

"why are you laughing?"

Nanzhi shook her head. "It's nothing."

"Even if Youyou becomes a big fat woman, she will still be my fiancée. On the other hand, Hu Lai, you are so outstanding, but I haven't seen you have a girlfriend."

Lian Jin strode towards the living room, looking at Hu Lai with a half-smile, his cold voice reaching everyone's ears.

Upon hearing this, Lin Youyou's heart skipped a beat. She looked at Lian Jin with bewildered eyes, the man exuding composure in every movement.

She felt like she was sick, and lately, whenever she got close to her father, she felt unwell.

Lin Youyou secretly resolved to stay away from Lian Jin for the time being. He was still young and didn't need her to take care of him in his old age.

Hu Lai felt like he was the most superfluous person in the world. He exchanged a glance with Lian Jin, then, without blushing or panting, began to argue:

"I'm just too good for them, they all feel they're not good enough for me."

Lian Jin smiled: "Really?"

Hu Lai nodded, "Of course."

Nanzhi suppressed a laugh as she gave a somewhat hesitant answer.

Just then, the doorbell rang, and Nanzhi said:

"It must be my cousin. Oh my god..."

She paused, looked at Qin Xier, and smiled, "Xier, go open the door for me, I'm going to help in the kitchen."

Qin Xi'er: "......."

Nanzhi said that to create opportunities, they should quickly get Qin Xier and Xu Chaoci familiar with each other. Xier is so nice, and her cousin will definitely like her if he spends more time with her.

With this in mind, Nanzhi went to the kitchen.

Qin Xi'er stood up somewhat flustered. She swallowed hard, straightened her clothes, and walked towards the door.

The doorbell rang only twice, then there was no further response; the person outside was probably waiting patiently.

Qin Xi'er was a little nervous; her heart had never been this fast, not even when she was running at the sports meet.

Gripping the doorknob, Qin Xi'er closed her eyes, then opened them and opened the door.

A hint of doubt flashed across Xu Chaoci's usually aloof face. Why wasn't it his cousin?

However, he quickly concealed his reaction, glanced at the little girl in front of him, remembered that she was Nanzhi's friend, and nodded slightly.

"Mr. Xu, Zhizhi is busy, so I'm the one who opened the door."

Xu Chaoci: "Yes, thank you."

Qin Xi'er quickly stepped aside, "It's cold outside, come in quickly."

Xu Chaoci then went inside, taking the space that Qin Xier had made way for.

However, Xu Chaoci did not leave immediately. His upbringing did not allow him to leave Qin Xier alone behind him. Instead, he said:

"Let's go in together."

Qin Xi'er quickly closed the door, a smile involuntarily curving her lips. "Okay."

Her feelings for Xu Chaoci rose again, and the two entered the hall almost together.

Nanzhi went to the kitchen for a quick look and then came out.

Seeing Xu Chaoci and Qin Xier walking together, he nodded to himself, thinking they were a perfect match.

"Cousin, you've finally arrived! We can go to the restaurant to eat now."

When Xu Chaoci faced Nanzhi, his smile was very obvious. He reached out and ruffled Nanzhi's hair. "Dad and Qingzhou said they're coming to the capital in a few days. I just got the call."

Upon hearing this, Nanzhi's eyes lit up. "Really?"

Xu Chaoci nodded with a smile.

Qin Xi'er watched the interaction between the two and felt a deep sense of envy.

At the same time, he felt a little sad. Xu Chaoci was only so gentle with his sister; he hadn't smiled at him at all just now.

When the seats were assigned, Nan Zhi sat with Shen Xingmian, next to Xu Chaoci, followed by Qin Xier, Lin Youyou, Lian Jin, and Hu Lai.

This was arranged by Nan Zhi, but Lin Youyou didn't want to sit with Lian Jin. If they were too close, she would have a relapse.

"I'll sit next to Hu Lai."

He then walked over to the empty seat next to Hu Lai and sat down.

Lian Jin's face stiffened slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Nanzhi looked at this one, then at that one, her face full of questions. These two people didn't seem like they were doing anything good.

Fortunately, she knew how to ease the tension, and the hot pot smelled delicious.

After taking the first bite, Hu Lai couldn't help but ask, "Old Lian, did you make this hot pot base yourself?"

Shen Xingmian had just picked up his chopsticks, preparing to cook meat for Nanzhi, when he heard Hu Lai's words. He glanced at him indifferently and said, "Otherwise what?"

Regardless of his attitude, Hu Lai excitedly began to speak:

"From now on, I'll come to your house for hot pot all the time. It's so delicious! Your image in my heart has instantly become much more impressive."

Everyone: "......"

Everyone's gaze fell on Shen Xingmian. The man, expressionless, dipped a piece of salmon in hot water and placed it in Nan Zhi's bowl. Then, he looked up, his expression unreadable, at Hu Lai, who was enjoying her meal, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"So, I had a very low image in your mind before?"

Hu Lai: "......."

With a "splat," the piece of tofu that Hu Lai had just picked up with his chopsticks fell onto the table.

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