Chapter 39 Treating Guests and Freeloading

The others were talking and laughing, slowly picking up their chopsticks to prepare to eat.

Yang Xiaojing and Chen Miaomiao were different. The moment Lu Miao finished speaking, they had already grabbed their chopsticks and reached out to pick up the two bowls of braised pork in the middle of the table.

"Hey." Lu Miao raised his chopsticks and stopped the two of them at the right time. "You can sit wherever you want, but I'm treating you to dinner today, and I'm only inviting Ren Bingxin, Geng Xiaoyun, and Gu Ying."

"I used to live a pampered life and didn't know much. I usually relied on the three of them to take care of me..."

Lu Miao blinked his lychee eyes innocently and gave the reason directly. At the same time, he threw the question to Yang Xiaojing and Chen Miaomiao, "Miaomiao, Xiaojing, you don't mind, right?"

Who doesn’t know how to say soft words?

Who doesn’t know the direction of the wind?

Isn't he a cowardly and innocent little poor thing?

Who doesn’t know this little trick?

Lu Miao has a bright and beautiful appearance. Normally, he is like a bright and beautiful flower. At this moment, his eyes are clear, full of frankness and honesty. He is as simple as a young deer in the forest and as sincere as a child in the world.

After she said this, Chen Miaomiao and Yang Xiaojing withdrew their hands hesitantly. How could they dare to pick up their chopsticks?

Although Chen Miaomiao and Yang Xiaojing did not come together, they had the same purpose, which was to eat meat, eat for free, and take advantage of Lu Miao.

They all agreed that Lu Miao was arrogant. Even if he didn't want to treat them to a meal, they had already come and held out their chopsticks. For the sake of face, Lu Miao would definitely not say anything even if he was unhappy.

But what about now?

Lu Miao doesn't play by the rules!

Chen Miaomiao's lips trembled slightly. Seeing the other people at the table looking at her, she quickly put down her chopsticks and explained:

"I'm sorry, Lu Miao. I misunderstood. When you said you'd treat everyone to a meal, I thought you were treating everyone... This is my fault. It's okay, just eat! Don't worry about me."

Lu Miao didn't give her any chance to shrug. He lowered his brows and acted nervous and embarrassed.

"It's okay... I hope you don't mind. I always do things within my means. Now that I'm away from home, I don't have much money. I'll wait until next time... Next time my family sends me some money, I'll definitely treat you."

Lu Miao hummed secretly.

Don't say that this is just an excuse. Even if it isn't, if they really have the nerve to come next time she invites them to dinner, they would be really shameless.

Chen Miaomiao smiled and nodded, and said "hmm" softly, but under the table, her hands were tightly gripping the trouser legs in front of her knees.

What do you mean by not having enough money and no tickets?

If you really have no money and no tickets, how can you order two bowls of braised pork like this?!

And that bowl of shredded pork noodles, this meal alone cost two or three yuan, not to mention that she had bought so many snacks and soaps at the supply and marketing cooperative before. Now she is using the excuse of not having enough money and coupons. Does she really think they are fools?

Chen Miaomiao twisted her trouser legs tightly, thinking angrily: Even if the money is really not enough, there are still two bowls of such big bowls of meat. What's wrong with each person eating one less piece to share with them?

If you don’t want them to eat, just say it directly. There’s no need to say such disgusting words!

Chen Miaomiao was so angry that her liver was trembling, but Lu Miao was sharp-tongued and followed her way, blocking everything she wanted to say in advance. Now, she could do nothing but be secretly angry and tacitly agree to expose this matter!

"What do you mean by next time or not? Who do you think we are? We didn't expect you to treat us to a meal in the first place, but you insisted on making a scene and saying you were sorry, so we just let you go for once."

Guests should follow the host's wishes. This meal was hosted by Lu Miao. She was the host, and when she spoke, Ren Bingxin and the others were embarrassed to interrupt. But after hearing what she said next, Ren Bingxin couldn't help herself:

"You're thousands of miles away from home, and life in the countryside is already hard. Your parents send money to you out of concern for you. Don't spend all your money on these things. Those who are willing to help you will naturally help you, and those who are unwilling to help you, no matter how much money you give, may not be able to get you any favors."

Gu Ying and Geng Xiaoyun nodded in agreement, "Yes, Lu Miao, you really need to change your extravagant habits."

"You have to save money. If anything happens, we can only rely on ourselves. You said we are all penniless. If you need money urgently one day, how can we help you?"

That's exactly what I mean.

Ren Bingxin nodded, her eyes falling on Chen Miaomiao, "Miaomiao, Lu Miao is still a little girl, she doesn't know the importance of her words, don't take what she said just now to heart."

From the very beginning, Ren Bingxin disliked Chen Miaomiao because the way Chen Miaomiao spoke or the way she looked at people sometimes made people feel very weird.

She had to distort and divert public opinion on matters that could clearly be resolved through proper communication, as if she had never considered what would become of the person at the center of the controversy if fallacies were truly created.

There are only a few girls from the countryside. Even if their personalities don't mesh, wouldn't it be fine if everyone just went about their own business? Why did they have to stir up so much trouble?

And there were several times when Chen Miaomiao's behavior was simply too blatant. On the one hand, she pushed Lu Miao to the forefront, and on the other hand, she wanted to gain some benefits from Lu Miao. Ren Bingxin didn't know what she was thinking, so how could she feel embarrassed?

The more she thought about it, the more she worried that Lu Miao would suffer a loss, so her words became sharper:

"Inviting you to dinner is just a favor. To be honest, food is precious. With all the pancakes and braised pork, I'm embarrassed to pick up my chopsticks... Miaomiao, you're not really looking forward to the next time, are you?"

Chen Miaomiao immediately shook her head and waved her hands, "No, that's not what I meant..."

"Huh...that's good." Ren Bingxin exhaled and winked playfully. "Honestly, if Lu Miaofei hadn't been making such a fuss, I really wouldn't have enjoyed this meal."

The corners of Chen Miaomiao's lips twitched suddenly, and she thought to herself:

Even if you don't like this meal, you have already eaten it. Why are you still pretending to be so noble?

If you are really that capable, then just don’t eat this meal!

I’m afraid you will be reluctant to give up these two bowls of shiny meat!

"I……"

Chen Miaomiao snorted in her heart, and brewed her emotions with her misty eyes. Just as she was about to speak, Lu Miao interrupted her, "Okay!"

Lu Miao poked Ren Bingxin's waist with his little hand, pretending to playfully tickle her, but actually trying to put an end to the farce. "It's a rare opportunity for me to treat you to a meal, and you're still scorning me, aren't you?"

"I didn't, I really didn't!" Ren Bingxin was the most ticklish. Tears welled up in her eyes and she didn't bother to wipe them away. She twisted and turned to avoid Lu Miao's hand, "Hahaha, I was wrong. I admit my mistake, okay? Stop scratching!"

The crisp laughter attracted the guests from the neighboring tables to turn around. Gu Ying tapped the table to remind them, and Lu Miao and Ren Bingxin gradually calmed down, laughing and joking quietly, and occasionally taking a break to eat a bite of food.

Chen Miaomiao lowered her head with a gloomy expression and said nothing more.