"Brother-in-law, I don't see you've eaten much yet? You really have a small appetite."
Nan Li glanced at the water glass in front of Shen Xingmian, smiled and said something, which earned him a sharp look from Shen Xingmian. Nan Li immediately lowered his head and ate, pretending that he hadn't said anything.
Instead, it was Nan's mother who spoke with some concern:
"Xingmian, are you alright? Should we go buy some medicine?"
Shen Xingmian shook her head, "It's alright."
Upon hearing this, Bai Yarou didn't say anything more. Throughout the whole process, Shen Xingmian gritted her teeth. She hadn't eaten yet, and in the end, she only drank a glass of plain water.
"Miss, are you doing this on purpose?"
Even Meow Meow Machine couldn't help but feel sorry for Shen Xingmian and spoke up. Everyone at the table was feasting on meat and fish, while Shen Xingmian was the only one drinking plain water. How pitiful!
Nan Zhi: "......" I didn't, don't make false accusations.
MeowMeowMachine: "You hesitated just now."
Everyone enjoyed the meal, except for Shen Xingmian, who had to pay for it herself, and she didn't eat very happily.
Finally, after Nan's father and the others were taken to the Nan family home, Nan Zhi and her two companions returned to the villa.
He didn't speak to Nanzhi the whole way. Watching the man's back as he entered the villa, Xu Chaoci said worriedly:
"Zhizhi, did I somehow ruin your relationship?"
Nan Zhi smiled and shook her head, "It has nothing to do with you. He's just being a little temperamental, but I can handle it myself."
How could Nan Zhi not know Shen Xingmian? She was simply unhappy about Xu Chaoci's arrival these past two days, and even jealous of her brother. Sigh, how unlucky she is.
"Miss, there's something wrong with your thinking. So many people would want a husband who's so jealous. Please stop showing off."
Nanzhi: "..."
Xu Chao left his room, apparently because he had to have an online meeting with people from the United States.
Shen Xingmian went straight to the study without saying a word to Nanzhi.
Nanzhi didn't go upstairs, but went straight to the kitchen.
At this moment, Shen Xingmian in the study was shrouded in a low-pressure atmosphere, and judging from his expression, he was very unhappy.
Just then, a video call came in. Shen Xingmian didn't want to answer, but the other party kept calling, so he answered impatiently.
"You'd better have something important to say."
Shen Xingmian's face was very sour, and Song Yiming, who was opposite her, noticed it and turned to Ji Fan to say:
"I think Xiao Xingmian is just unsatisfied with her desires, hahaha."
Ji Fan stood expressionless behind Song Yiming, without saying a word.
Shen Xingmian couldn't help but feel a slight twitch on her forehead, and said coldly, "Song Yiming, I think the Southern Continent is a good place for you to train."
Song Yiming immediately made a face and begged for mercy:
"Please forgive me, I only contacted you because I needed something."
Don't think he doesn't know how tough life is in the Southern Continent. It's terrifying. The sun is scorching, the sandstorms are fierce, and there are no girls around. Is he going to be reborn there?
Immediately afterward, Song Yiming's face turned serious. "Recently, when the company is transporting raw stones, we keep encountering people intercepting us halfway. Do you know who is doing it?"
Xiyue Group is a large company, mainly engaged in the jewelry business. Those rough stones are actually jewelry and diamonds that have not yet been polished.
Recently, there have been people causing trouble. It's one thing if it happens once or twice, but the problem is that they've been obstructing us three or four times, and each group of people is different.
Therefore, Song Yiming and Ji Fan felt that someone was deliberately targeting them.
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingmian's face darkened completely. "Any leads?"
Song Yiming glanced at Shen Xingmian, then said:
“I’ve been tracking them for a long time. Those who intercepted us were hired. We always narrowly escaped them. I found out that they were hired by the royal family of R country.”
Shen Xingmian frowned. He had never had any contact with R country, so why were those people targeting him?
Seeing Shen Xingmian deep in thought, Ji Fan, who had remained silent, said:
“I think this person must know you very well, otherwise they wouldn’t know that Xiyue Group belongs to you.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Xingmian paused, then pinched her brow. "You all continue to proceed with caution. I will find that person as soon as possible."
Shen Xingmian is not good at socializing. He is very low-key. Perhaps some people are dissatisfied with him, but only Nan Zhi and Hu Lai know that he has a group abroad. No one else knows. Who could it be?
Just as she was thinking, the study door opened and Nanzhi walked in.
She was carrying a tray with a large bowl of steaming hot lean meat porridge and a fruit platter.
Upon seeing Nan Zhi, Shen Xingmian said to Song Yiming, "Hang up, we'll talk later."
Before the other person could say anything, the video call was quickly ended.
His expression remained unchanged, and he glanced at Nanzhi indifferently, "What are you doing here?"
Her tone was somewhat cold as she placed the tray on the table in front of him and spoke with a smile:
"This was made especially for you, eat it."
Shen Xingmian glanced at the bowl; the porridge inside didn't look very appetizing, but it smelled somewhat appealing.
He looked away and said coldly, "I'm not eating it, you can take it away."
He was also a proud person. Nan Zhi stared at Shen Xingmian for a while, "Eat some, this is something I made myself."
Shen Xingmian hesitated for a few seconds, then looked back at the hot porridge on the table and said with disdain:
"No wonder it looks so bad. You can take it, I'm not hungry."
Nanzhi: "..."
Raising an eyebrow, he asked, "Really not going to eat?"
"I won't eat."
"real?"
Shen Xingmian: "...No..."
"Sigh, alright then, I'll take it over to my cousin; he probably didn't eat well."
She was about to pick up the tray on the table when the bowl on it was lifted by a large, bony hand. Shen Xingmian's brows furrowed with displeasure. "It was made for me. Even if you throw it away, you can't give it to him."
Nan Zhi: "Then pour it out. Do you need my help?"
Shen Xingmian: "......"
He was always helpless with Nanzhi, saying, "No need, I can do it myself, you can go."
Nan Zhi raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Heh, I don't believe you for a second." But she knew Shen Xingmian's personality; if she stayed here, the porridge would probably get cold and he wouldn't even drink it. So she turned and left, saying, "You can clean up yourself later. I'm tired and need to go back to my bedroom to rest."
As the study door closed, Shen Xingmian looked down at the porridge in her hand; it was neither too hot nor too cold, just the right temperature.
He couldn't help but smile, his smile growing wider and wider. This was something Nan Zhi had made for him; Xu Chao Ci hadn't even received it.
Shen Xingmian didn't use a spoon, but picked up the bowl and took a sip. He squinted his eyes and enjoyed the soft rice porridge in his mouth, along with the taste of shredded meat. It was indeed quite delicious.
In no time, Shen Xingmian finished his drink. He drank a large bowl of it without leaving a single drop. Then, his gaze fell on the fruit platter on the table.
A smug look flashed across his eyes.
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