After talking with Jiang Yanshu, Jiang Xile redefined the Deng family in her mind and gained a clearer understanding of Deng Jingming and others.

Perhaps because I was mentally prepared from the beginning, I wasn't too disappointed this time.

After all, they are people who have experienced the apocalypse; they wouldn't give their hearts away so easily.

In this world, everything depends on acting skills. Three parts truth and seven parts falsehood is already the limit she can give. Wanting more is probably impossible.

The next morning, Jiang Xile went to work as usual. Unexpectedly, at noon, Deng Jingming and Deng Jingyang brought their wives to the steel rolling mill.

Upon receiving the notification from the gatekeeper, Jiang Xile had a feeling that it was indeed the case, but she didn't expect that they would bring their one-year-old child with them this time.

Deng Xuan was born last spring. He is the fourth generation of the Deng family and the great-grandson of Deng Yunbo. Four generations living together is extremely rare in this era.

After Deng Xuan was born, Jiang Xile visited him a few times and she really liked the little human baby.

They never expected that the little bit of affection they had back then would now become a bargaining chip in their hands. Unfortunately, they miscalculated.

"Cousin, cousin-in-law, what brings you here? And you even brought the little one with you!"

Jiang Xile greeted them as if nothing had happened, not wanting to get entangled with them in the factory.

"It's lunchtime, let me invite you out for lunch. There are so many people coming and going here, don't scare the little guy!"

"Ah, okay, okay, then I'll do as you say. I have something I want to talk to you about after we finish eating."

Jiang Xile nodded and led the group to the state-run restaurant without changing his expression. The group consisted of five adults and one child, who ordered four dishes: two meat dishes and two vegetable dishes, plus a plate of steamed buns.

"Xuanxuan, look at your auntie, do you want your auntie to hold you?"

After ordering the food and sitting down, Deng Jingming's wife, Lü Xiuping, broke the silence by using the child as a starting point.

"Ah... Eeya..."

Just over a year old, Deng Xuan couldn't speak much yet. Children forget things easily, so he wasn't very close to Jiang Xile.

But Lü Xiuping kept urging, determined to send the child into Jiang Xile's arms.

Jiang Xile glanced at her and saw that she kept looking at the food outlet, so she knew what she was planning.

"Come here, Xuanxuan, let Auntie give you a hug!"

Before things come to a head, Jiang Xile doesn't mind playing the role of a kind and amiable aunt.

Fortunately, Deng Xuan was not shy and did not reject Jiang Xile's embrace.

Seeing Jiang Xile take the child, Lü Xiuping was visibly happy. Not two minutes later, the waiter's voice came over.

"The food for table number 6 is ready. Come and get it for yourself!"

"Hey, here it comes!"

Lü Xiuping immediately agreed, looking at Jiang Xile with a smile and saying:

"Cousin, you hold Xuanxuan for now, your second cousin and I will go get the dishes!"

Jiang Xile had no objection to someone offering to help, since she didn't plan to eat any of the dishes anyway.

Lü Xiuping and Chu Cuifen left with smiles, leaving their two men looking at Jiang Xile with awkward smiles.

Jiang Xile didn't say much, remaining as indifferent as ever, which annoyed Deng Jingming.

He was the eldest grandson of the Deng family and also Jiang Xile's cousin. Because of his status, he always felt that Jiang Xile owed their family something.

He was clearly asking for help, but his manner made it seem like he was the one giving charity.

Jiang Xile was determined not to get involved. Whether they spoke or not was their own business, and even if they did speak, she wouldn't help.

The slightly awkward atmosphere lasted less than two minutes before Lü Xiuping and Chu Cuifen brought over the food.

"Oh my, the chef at the state-run restaurant is really good! Cousin, when my parents, brother, and sister-in-law come here in a few days, we'll come to see you again!"

Jiang Xile paused, holding the child. This person was really shameless.

"Why are my cousin's parents and brothers coming to see me? It should be me, the younger generation, who should be visiting. Besides, this is a restricted area of ​​the factory, not a place that can be entered and exited at will."

I was just about to remind you not to come looking for me at the factory again. This time I only let you know because I have some connections with the security guard; you won't be so lucky next time!

"Really? Cousin, don't try to fool your sister-in-law. You're a deputy section chief, how come you can't even see your relatives? Are you looking down on us?"

"Could it be that my cousin's wife did something that I find objectionable? During working hours, this is a restricted area of ​​the factory, so naturally, we can't just let anyone in or out. That's a factory rule, and every factory has it."

Does that mean my two cousins ​​can just leave work whenever they want, or be found out whenever they want?

"Of course not, my cousin is right, it's just during lunch break, it should be fine!"

"My cousin said it was lunch break time. I've been busy all morning. Don't my cousin and his wife care about me at all? They won't even give me a lunch break?"

"No, cousin, that's not what I meant. You've misunderstood!"

Jiang Xile pointed his gun at Deng Jingming, which displeased Lü Xiuping.

"My cousin's words mean she doesn't want to see us poor relatives. Well, it's no wonder people look down on us since we have nothing."

"What are you saying, sister-in-law? If I didn't consider you relatives, would I have brought you to a restaurant? Wouldn't it be better to keep this meat ticket for myself?"

Seeing that Jiang Xile's attitude was somewhat firm, Lü Xiuping did not dare to confront him directly. After all, they had not yet discussed the important matters, and she could not afford to provoke him first.

"Cousin, don't be angry. It's your sister-in-law who doesn't know how to speak properly. Please don't take it to heart!"

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