After Su Yang finished speaking with Shen Jinghe, she turned around and saw her two daughters getting along well, and she couldn't be happier.
Even the tone of his voice was filled with a joy he didn't usually have: "Come on, let's not stand outside anymore, let's go inside and talk."
As the four entered the hall, Shen Yuan and his son Shen Jingxiu, who had been busy in the study, also came down from the study upstairs.
The two of them were visibly taken aback when they saw Shen Jinghe.
Because nobody expected him to come back today.
However, after a brief moment of surprise, Shen Yuan quickly spoke up.
"Now that you're all back, let's eat."
As the head of the family, Shen Yuan usually said that once he started the meal, he would not wait for anyone who was late or absent, nor would he delay for anyone.
But today, Su Yang did not immediately instruct the kitchen to serve the dishes.
"Let's wait a bit. I didn't know Jinghe would be back today. I'll ask the kitchen to make two more of Jinghe's favorite dishes. We'll eat later."
When Su Yang said this, Shen Jinghe immediately gave Wen Yan a look.
His meaning was clear: What do you mean? You called me back but didn't tell my family?
Wen Yan chuckled, her eyes crinkling into two crescent moons, and silently mouthed—'Surprise'.
Although the two did not make any sound during their conversation, it was still noticed by onlookers.
Shen Jingxiu glanced at Wen Yan and frowned slightly. When did these two become so familiar?
Not only Shen Jingxiu, but Shen Zhirou also noticed the subtle interaction between Wen Yan and Shen Jinghe.
Although her face remained expressionless, her fingers, hanging at her sides, gripped the hem of her skirt tightly.
The two people involved were completely unaware that they were being 'watched'.
Shen Jinghe immediately rejected Su Yang's offer.
"No need, Mom. I'm not a picky eater. I can eat anything."
"It's alright, Jinghe, it's just two more dishes, it'll be quick. Honey, right?"
Su Yang's last sentence was addressed to Shen Yuan.
Before Shen Yuan could speak, Shen Jinghe said coldly, "Don't we have rules about meals at home? There's no need to make an exception for me."
That barbed tone... it was clearly meant for Shen Yuan.
Everyone in the room could hear it, and the atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.
Shen Yuan, in particular, looked very unwell.
Only Shen Jing and one other person walked to the dining table and sat down as if nothing had happened.
Su Yang had anticipated that the meeting between the father and son would not be pleasant, so she did not insist on having the kitchen add more dishes.
The family quickly took their seats at the long dining table.
Shen Yuan sat in the main seat, with the brothers Shen Jingxiu and Shen Jinghe to his left and Su Yang to his right, next to Shen Zhirou.
If it were according to the original owner's previous habits, she would never have sat next to Shen Zhirou.
However, Wen Yan pulled out the chair next to Shen Zhirou.
This could be seen as her way of showing goodwill to Shen Zhirou; she even smiled at Shen Zhirou when she sat down.
However, after laughing, Wen Yan immediately realized that her laughter seemed somewhat inappropriate at that moment.
Everyone at the dinner table, except for her, looked like they were visiting a grave.
She dared to say that this was definitely the most 'difficult' meal she had ever eaten.
What's even more frightening is that, out of all these people in the family, not a single one of them is good at creating a lively atmosphere.
[It's all Shen Jinghe's fault! That guy's aura is even lower than Shen Jingxiu's, that ice block! I knew I shouldn't have called him back. Oh well, if anyone's to blame, it's myself. He didn't want to come; I was the one who insisted.]
Shen.Bingtuozi.Jingxiu: She wanted Shen Jinghe to come back, and Shen Jinghe came back? Why?
Shen Jinghe: Hmph, you brought this on yourself. Since you called me back, you'll have to bear the consequences.
[Sigh, Ms. Su must be the one who's feeling the most upset. She was so happy to see her son come home and was ready to cook more dishes, but now she probably doesn't enjoy eating anything anymore.]
Su Yang, who indeed had no appetite for anything, thought: "It's really tough on Yan Yan. None of my own children can compare to her; she's the one who cares about me the most."
Thinking about this, Su Yang lost her appetite even more. How did her family, which should have been doing well, end up like this?
...It's unbearable, this atmosphere is just too much, Wen Yan can't take it anymore, she decides to make a big splash and liven things up.
"Come on, everyone, let's eat! Mom, the abalone you love smells so good. Aunt Zhang's cooking skills are getting better and better."
"Zhirou, you can't reach this fish, can you? Let me help you. This fish tastes best when steamed."
"Dad, your stomach wasn't feeling well a while ago. Are you feeling better now? Try some millet porridge to soothe your stomach. I'll get you a bowl."
"Brother, would you like some soup? I put the soup here, but you can't reach it, right? Let me get it for you."
Wen Yan was serious about warming up the atmosphere; she was like a busy little bee, her hands never stopping for a moment.
Shen Jingxiu saw through her intention and refused, saying, "No need, I can do it myself."
Wen Yan didn't argue with Shen Jingxiu, but turned to Shen Jinghe: "What about Second Brother? Do you want some soup?"
Shen Jinghe glanced at Wen Yan, but he didn't say anything; he just smiled slightly.
Everyone could tell that his smile wasn't kind.
Others may not know what she was thinking, but Su Yang felt heartbroken for Wen Yan.
She quickly composed herself and served Wen Yan several dishes.
"You eat too. By the way, I haven't asked you yet, why did you come back with your second brother today? I saw that he was riding in your car."
Whew~ Wen Yan breathed a sigh of relief. At least someone took over her job and she wasn't left to perform awkwardly alone here.
"It's quite a coincidence, I didn't expect it at all. Dad, Mom, Big Brother, do you remember when I said I'd found something I love to do?"
To liven up the atmosphere, Wen Yan was determined to get everyone present involved.
"Originally, I was planning to go to the company with Zhirou, but then I changed my mind and wanted to act. So I found a production crew recruiting new actors online."
I originally sent my information just to try my luck, but I didn't expect to pass the audition and receive an interview notice from the production team, asking me to attend their interview yesterday.
The result! To my utter surprise, one of the interviewers was my second brother! And my second brother was actually the male lead in that movie! I was overjoyed the moment I saw him.
Shen Jinghe: ...Hehe, I'm so happy. She's such a good actress.
"And then what?" This time, it was Shen Zhirou who took the initiative to ask, "Did your second brother interview you?"
"I passed! But there were four judges in total, so it wasn't up to me alone. It was the director who approved it, right, Second Brother?"
Shen Jinghe chuckled: "It just means you're lucky."
"That's right!" Wen Yan wasn't angry at Shen Jinghe's mockery. She smiled and said, "Luck is also a kind of strength. If I weren't lucky, how could I have met such good parents? Mom, don't you think so?"
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