Xie Yizhi's expression was calm, but his tone revealed a hint of pride that was not easily detected: "Luo Luo cured me."
Xiao Lingchuan was stunned for a moment upon hearing this. He looked down at Xie Zhichen in his arms and saw that the small lips that had been ridiculed were now no different from those of an ordinary person.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, his heart ached with a mix of emotions, and his eyes even felt hot.
Xiao Lingchuan gently hugged Xie Zhichen tighter. The man who had been so arrogant just moments before was now choked with emotion and tender.
"Uncle's little dumpling has grown up, grown up..." Xiao Lingchuan murmured softly, reaching out to rub Xie Zhichen's soft little head, a feeling of indescribable satisfaction and comfort welling up in his heart.
After exchanging pleasantries, they sat down. Xiao Yunwei gently patted Xiao Lingchuan's shoulder, her tone quite serious: "Luo Luo is my adopted sister. You'll have to take good care of her from now on, understand?"
Xiao Lingchuan smiled awkwardly, but his eyes couldn't help but linger on Jiang Luoluo for a few more seconds.
To be honest, earlier, he only thought Jiang Luoluo was a pretty girl, beautiful as she was, but just a pretty face.
Unexpectedly, this young woman possessed such astonishing surgical skills that even the imperial physicians of the Great Qi Dynasty were helpless against cleft lip, which became a trivial matter in her hands.
Now Xie Zhichen's lips are no different from ordinary people's, which makes him look at her with new respect.
Xiao Lingchuan picked up a cup of hot tea, his expression solemn, his tone sincere: "Today, I will use tea instead of wine to thank Sister Luo Luo for everything she has done for my nephew!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Luoluo smiled slightly, picked up her teacup and gently touched the rim of his cup, saying with a smile, "Brother Xiao, there's no need for that. It's just a small matter, not worth mentioning."
As soon as the words "Brother Xiao" were uttered, Xie Yizhi's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
Although he remained outwardly calm, he was secretly displeased. She called him "Brother Xiao" so intimately, even though they had only met twice. Why was Jiang Luoluo so attentive to outsiders?
Xiao Yunwei snorted coldly, clearly somewhat dissatisfied.
She glanced at Xiao Lingchuan sideways, a slight smirk playing on her lips, and said sarcastically, "You're not even married yet, and you're already calling him your nephew?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lingchuan instantly understood that his second sister was now Jiang Luoluo's family member.
He chuckled twice and nodded hurriedly, "That's right, that's right, Second Sister is right!"
Before long, Xie Zhichen had finished eating and was completely satisfied. Meanwhile, Dingdang, Mofeng, and Moyang had also started their meal early.
They were all quite satisfied with their meal, so the three of them suggested taking Xie Zhichen for a stroll in the streets.
Inside the private room, Xiao Yunwei and Jiang Luoluo sat side by side, chatting amiably in hushed tones.
Girls always have endless whispers to each other, as if they've forgotten all about time.
They chatted back and forth, their laughter occasionally drifting from the corner, completely ignoring Xie Yizhi and Xiao Lingchuan standing to the side.
Out of the corner of his eye, Xie Yi caught a glimpse of Jiang Luoluo's smiling eyes, bright and beautiful, and a warm feeling, indescribable in his heart, welled up inside him.
He couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth into a smile, his gaze fixed intently on her, and the coldness between his brows dissipated somewhat.
With a slight twitch of his long, slender fingers, he skillfully manipulated the fish meat on the plate, carefully removing the fine bones one by one.
A moment later, he pushed a plate of tender, smooth fish meat without a single bone in front of Jiang Luoluo.
Jiang Luoluo thanked them softly, but when she looked up, she met the scrutinizing gazes of Xiao Yunwei and Xiao Lingchuan.
The two exchanged a knowing glance, their eyes darting back and forth between Jiang Luoluo and Xie Yizhi, a hint of a smile playing on their lips.
Jiang Luoluo lowered her head somewhat awkwardly, a faint blush rising to her cheeks, while Xiao Yunwei was secretly surprised.
She never expected that Xie Yizhi, who was always cold and aloof, would have such a delicate and gentle side.
Rumors circulate that Prince Yi, Xie Yizhi, is cold-hearted and indifferent to women.
All the servants in Prince Yi's mansion were male, with only a few older nannies responsible for taking care of Xie Zhichen's daily life.
When Xie Yizhi was in the northern desert, he was rescued by the former queen, and the two developed feelings for each other.
Unfortunately, fate was unkind. The former princess died in childbirth after giving birth to Xie Zhichen, which made Xie Yizhi, who was already aloof, even more cold-hearted and ruthless, and even cruel and bloodthirsty.
However, at this moment, seeing Xie Yizhi personally picking out the bones and serving food to Jiang Luoluo, and the unintentional tenderness in his eyes, she felt a surge of emotion.
Xiao Yunwei had to admit that rumors shouldn't be taken entirely at face value. This thoughtfulness and care didn't seem fake at all.
Just before this, Jiang Luoluo had brought a child to Xiao Yunwei's shop.
Xiao Yunwei was surprised to see this. Jiang Luoluo then asked Dingdang to take Xie Zhichen to buy candied hawthorns, while she spoke privately with Xiao Yunwei about her feelings.
She revealed her relationship with Xie Yizhi and mentioned that she would soon marry him. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunwei immediately grabbed Jiang Luoluo with worry and asked anxiously:
"Luo Luo, is it His Highness Prince Yi who is forcing you? If you marry him, you will not only become a stepmother, but you will also have to live with the children he has with other women every day. Will you be happy living like that?"
If he really forced you, just tell me, and I'll definitely find a way to help you escape!
Jiang Luoluo simply smiled faintly, gently took Xiao Yunwei's hand, and comforted her, "Sister Yunwei, it was my own choice. He never forced me."
Seeing her resolute expression, Xiao Yunwei felt slightly relieved, but still found it difficult to completely let go of her worries.
Seeing Xie Yizhi's thoughtfulness and care for Jiang Luoluo, she felt a little relieved.
However, she remained secretly vigilant: if Xie Yizhi was truly a wolf in sheep's clothing and would harm Jiang Luoluo in the future, she would do everything in her power to stop the marriage.
After the group finished their meal, Xiao Lingchuan and Xie Yizhi exchanged a knowing glance, and then Xiao Lingchuan broke the silence by saying, "Second sister, it's rare for me to have a day off today, why don't you come back with me to see Grandpa?"
Xiao Yun was taken aback and asked curiously, "Didn't you always hate going home? Why did you suddenly decide to go back today?"
Xiao Lingchuan helplessly spread his hands, putting on a worried look: "Sigh, there's nothing I can do. He's my father, and I'm his son. It's been so long since we last met, I should go back and deal with him."
Seeing this, Xiao Yunwei sighed helplessly and had no choice but to agree. She then bid farewell to Jiang Luoluo and Xie Yizhi, and then returned to the Xiao residence with Xiao Lingchuan.
Before leaving, Xiao Lingchuan gave Xie Yizhi a meaningful look, thinking to himself, "Brother, I've risked my life for this wonderful marriage of yours, so you'd better do your best!"
Xie Yizhi pursed his lips and watched the two leave before casually closing the door to the private room.
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