Zhou Le gave a knowing smile in return. Before Luo Bing could react, she had already reached out and placed the snack in front of Zhou Shuo in front of Song Nan. "Sister Song Nan, thank you for your hard work!"
Song Nan glanced at Luo Bing, whose face had darkened, apologetically and said, "Then I thank you, Director Luo!"
Luo Bing endured it silently, picked up the water cup and took a sip.
Zhou Shuo couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Wasn't it said that today's meeting was to bring Mu En and Shen Su together? Why was it now bringing Luo Bing and Song Nan together?
It's such a mess.
Mu Ci quietly held her hand and glanced at her.
Zhou Shuo sighed.
Chen Su took a bite of the dessert, handed the plate in his hand to Luo Bing, and praised: "Mm, it's delicious, big brother, you try it and see if it suits grandpa and grandma's appetite. If not, let's poach his pastry chef!"
Luo Bing's expression eased a bit, he reached out to take the snack handed to him by Shen Su, and said lightly: "If you think it's good, dig it."
Chen Su said: "Tsk, brother, we are hiding some people. The Mu family is here. It's so blatant. How do you think I am domineering?"
Luo Bing ate the snacks handed to him by his sister without saying a word.
Chen Bai smiled and said, "You, your reputation as a tyrant is already known to everyone, so this one thing won't make a difference."
Xu Yao smiled and said, "If your sister likes a certain dish, you will be responsible for finding the chef, and your brother-in-law will reward you!"
Shen Su said with satisfaction: "Brother-in-law is the most sensible!"
The Shen family's jokes broke the awkward atmosphere that Zhou Le and Duan Si had just deliberately created.
Song Nan seemed to be relieved, and smiled generously, "Whatever Sister Shen Bai likes to eat, I'll send the chef over later. Don't let Sister Shen Su waste her energy! If it really doesn't work out, we can have the chefs and cooks of the two families hold a social event, and then invite Grandpa Mu and the Shen family's grandparents to taste together, so that they can learn from each other, how do you think?"
Zhou Shuo admires Song Nan very much.
Shen Bai also had a good impression of Song Nan, and then smiled and said, "Miss Song's idea is quite novel. I think it's feasible. My grandparents like to have fun these days, and they like all kinds of fun. Only our Shen Su has the most ideas and can make them happy. I think Miss Song can discuss it with Shen Su and bring Zhou Shuo along to really do it."
Song Nan smiled politely, feeling quite grateful to Chen Bai.
Chen Hai hurriedly asked, "When are we going to do it? Remember to bring me along! If you don't invite me when there's something delicious, I'll blackmail you!"
Then he looked at Zhou Shuo and said, "Zhou Shuo, if you hear accurate information, you must tell me. Don't keep it to yourself!"
Zhou Shuo smiled and nodded.
Mu Ci was very dissatisfied with Chen Hai's constant enthusiasm for Zhou Shuo, "Don't worry, I will definitely keep the news secret from you!"
Chen Hai was dissatisfied, "Stingy! I've never seen a man more stingy than you! Zhou Shuo, your vision in men is really bad! Hey, Luo Bing, this is all your fault. If you had found Zhou Shuo earlier, she wouldn't have to marry such a bad man like Mu Ci! Don't you think so?"
Luo Bing nodded in agreement and ate the steak on the plate elegantly.
He cut the steak into small pieces, but he didn't hand it to Zhou Shuo because he was afraid that someone would send it to Song Nan again.
Mu Ci glared at Chen Hai and said, "Even eating can't stop you from talking."
Chen Su said happily: "Oh, it's really fun to watch you quarrel. Sister Song Nan, we must hurry up and find an excuse to get together again and watch them quarrel."
Song Nan smiled dotingly: "I'll come up with the name, and it's up to you to get them together."
Shen Su reached out and patted Zhou Shuo, "It's okay, I'll tie Zhou Shuo up, and they will all come!"
Zhou Shuo pushed her hand away, "Why are you using me so blatantly?"
Shen Su didn't care, "Good friends are meant to be used!"
The atmosphere immediately became lively as a few people chatted with each other, but Zhou Le couldn't get a word in.
She originally wanted to form a united front with Song Nan, but Song Nan chose to fight alone and had become friends with the Shen sisters.
Zhou Le felt a little aggrieved and looked up at Mu En from time to time.
Unfortunately, with Chen Su by his side, Mu En didn't dare to respond to any meaningful look from Zhou Le. His eyes were always on Chen Su.
Zhou Le couldn't help feeling sad. She had lost because of her family background.
But she was unwilling!
Thinking of what Mu En had just said to her, she firmly believed that Mu En must have her in his heart!
Therefore, she could not give up. She had to be patient and persevere. The nails in her clenched palms pierced into her flesh. The pain made Zhou Le sober and made her more determined.
After the meal, Song Nan took everyone to the garden to drink tea and coffee and enjoy the flowers.
Shen Yu accompanied Duan Si and Yu Ling. Several young people were joking around Shen Bai, while Song Nan was busy preparing various snacks.
When she returned to the garden after she had finished her instructions, she saw Luo Bing alone, cupped in coffee, lost in thought as she gazed at an orchid before her. She approached and chuckled, "This black orchid was accidentally caught in the rain in the spring. I thought it might not survive, but it still bloomed on time this autumn. It's truly resilient."
Luo Bing turned around and nodded politely, "I didn't know it was a black orchid. It looks so beautiful in bloom."
Song Nan smiled, his fingertips tracing across the petals. "Flowers are spiritual, and they know how to fight for their own destiny and contend."
Luo Bing raised his brows slightly and looked at the girl in front of him.
Song Nan smiled, "Director Luo must be very distressed, as my aunt has been constantly trying to match him up with other women."
Luo Bing didn't expect Song Nan to say it so directly, and instead felt a little embarrassed. "It's okay, the elders all like this, so don't mind. Although today's gathering has a bit of an old-fashioned feel, neither of us will become victims of arranged marriages."
Song Nan's eyes flickered slightly, and Luo Bing seemed to hear a faint sigh. But looking at Song Nan, she seemed to be calm and composed. She said calmly, "In fact, I am also a guest in the Mu family. It's just that I was raised by my aunt's kindness and support, so I have this unique identity. I am not a young lady of the Mu family, but I am not a servant of the Mu family either."
Song Nan looked up and saw that Luo Bing was not impatient, but rather listened attentively. He was relieved and said with a hearty smile: "I don't mean to complain. I was forced to get together with my aunt once before at the Shen family, and again today. I was really worried that you would find me disgusting!"
"Auntie is doing this for my own good, and I can't afford to offend her, but I also have to be proud and don't want Director Luo to misunderstand me. Now that our families are so close, I'm afraid there will be many such situations in the future. Thank you for not embarrassing me directly. I also hope that if you encounter such a situation in the future, you can help me smooth it over! I'm really grateful!"
Song Nan simply spoke more directly, and at the end, he laughed himself.
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