Chapter 222
Except Song Shuling.
She was usually carefree and ate and drank to her heart's content at Zhong Qiao's house. They had long been accustomed to her boyish appearance, and this was the first time they saw her so polite.
In the past, they would just stuff a chicken leg into their mouths, but now they can’t wait to tear a chicken wing into small bites. By the time they finish eating, the chicken wing only has minor skin injuries.
"Shu Ling, are you sick?" Zhong's mother looked concerned. "Why didn't you even finish your small bowl of rice today?"
Zhong Siqi agreed, "That's right, it's strange. Usually Sister Shuling finishes two bowls of rice, but now she hasn't even finished half a bowl!"
Xiao Song also accepted it: "Is it because the dishes I chose don't suit your taste?"
Being stared at by so many people, Song Shuling felt embarrassed.
"No, no, no, it tastes delicious." She used all her strength to clamp her throat, trying to soften her voice, "I just can't eat spicy food recently."
She made an excuse and pointed to her throat.
"Mouth ulcers."
"Oh~" Everyone suddenly realized.
"Have you ever seen a doctor?" Zhong's mother asked. "Young people these days really don't take care of their bodies. Your body is the capital of revolution."
"Well, since we're only in the hospital, I'll ask Xiao Song to find a doctor to take a look at you. Otherwise, with your current condition, it's hard for you to even eat. How uncomfortable would that be for you?"
Having said that, Xiao Song immediately understood and went to find a doctor.
"No, no, no!" Song Shuling was almost unable to make a sound, "It's not this."
She was almost dying of anxiety.
What kind of mouth ulcer was that? She just wanted to show off in front of her lover. When they first met, his manners had been deeply engraved in her mind: gentle and polite.
Boys like this must also like girls who are equally polite, like the ladies from wealthy families.
Naturally, she had to perform well and make a good impression on the other party.
Seeing that Song Shuling was almost suffocating, Zhong Qiao couldn't bear it anymore and came out to help: "If she doesn't want to, forget it. Xiao Song, can you please get us some hot water?"
Xiao Song was stunned for a moment: "Do we still need to hire a doctor?"
Song Shuling was secretly happy.
Is this caring about her?
Zhong Qiao said, "No need, just go outside and get a pot of hot water. Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard, it's my duty." After receiving the order, Xiao Song ran outside as if he was launched.
Zhong Qiao glanced at Song Shuling and said, "Alright, stop pretending. You can't even eat well, why bother yourself like this?"
"Pretending?" Zhong's mother and the others were confused.
Zhong Qiao said, "Mom, haven't you two figured it out yet? Xiao Song is the sweetheart Shu Ling mentioned."
Song Shuling's face was so red that it almost blushed: "Sister Zhong Qiao, can't you give me some face?!"
Zhong Qiao said, "I've already given you a lot of face, otherwise I would have exposed you just now."
"Now that Xiao Song has left, you can enjoy your meal."
"Am I that kind of person?" Song Shuling glared at him.
“It’s delicious.”
The next second, Song Shuling picked up the bowl and started to eat with relish, the food was so delicious.
"Zhong Qiao, you really understand me. You have no idea how uncomfortable I am. These dishes are so delicious, especially the chicken stewed with mushrooms. I think I have been thinking about this taste for a long time. It tastes better than what is cooked in restaurants outside."
After picking up a few bites with chopsticks, she had already eaten a bowl of rice. As she ate, Song Shuling did not forget to greet them, "Auntie, Brother Siqi, you two should eat!"
"Just treat it like your own home!"
Zhong Qiao held his forehead helplessly: "Just eat yours first and leave us alone. Also, tell us what's going on quickly. Are you sure this person is Xiao Song?"
"I'm sure, absolutely sure!" Song Shuling hadn't even had time to swallow the food in her mouth. "I'd recognize his face even if it turned to ash."
"It was him who helped me catch the thief on the way to Hong Kong."
Zhong Qiao said, "It seems like you made the right decision to return to Suzhou this time. It's such a big place, and you two met. This is simply fate."
These words touched Song Shuling's heart.
"I think so too." Song Shuling's eyes were full of happiness. "Don't worry if you laugh at me, the first time I met him, I even thought of the name of our future child. I've decided on him for my whole life."
Even though Mrs. Zhong was knowledgeable and experienced, she was still shocked by her shocking words.
"Shu Ling, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Marriage is a lifelong matter. How can you just play house and say you've decided on him and that's it?"
"Auntie." Song Shuling's voice weakened. "I just like him. No matter who he is or what his background is, I have to give it a try to find out."
Zhong Qiao quickly stopped her from talking: "Alright, alright, just eat your food first. We all know everything and we'll help you figure out a solution later."
"Really?" Song Shuling was slightly surprised, and continued to eat.
Zhong Qiao said, "But the premise is that you can't pursue her like this. I remember that Xiao Song's family is a scholarly family, and they have very strict family rules. You can't act like this for the rest of your life."
"If you ask me, you'd better stay true to yourself. If he's interested in you, he'll naturally be attracted to you. If he's not interested in you, then it means you're not meant to be together. Then you can go look for someone else out there."
"If you don't even approve of yourself and pretend to be someone you don't like, how can the other person truly like you?"
These words were spoken with such righteous indignation that the women present all looked at her with new eyes, especially Song Shuling, who felt as if her entire chest was vibrating.
"Sister Zhong Qiao, you're right. If I don't like myself, then it was fake from the beginning. He would only like the fake me, not the real me."
"But you have to give me some time." Song Shuling said with embarrassment, "It's natural to be a little reserved in front of someone you like. How about this? I will slowly get used to it, and then gradually reveal my true nature."
"That's fine." Zhong Qiao said, "We are just outsiders, we can only give you advice, but it's up to you to decide how to proceed."
The conversation ended when Xiao Song came in, and the atmosphere immediately returned to its previous calm.
So, the three of them made a secret agreement in private, that is, no one was allowed to let the secret slip, and Song Shuling was allowed to get close to Xiao Song within a reasonable range.
Now he has a lot to do. While taking care of Zhong's father, Zhong Qiao also needs to keep an eye on this silly girl from time to time to see if she will do anything weird. He is really worried about her, but fortunately everything is normal and things are moving in a good direction.
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