0065 Exposed
At first, Xiang Nannan didn't understand what she meant, but later she truly understood.
During the meal, Jiang Jifan and Xiang Nannan were talking about a brand's new winter ready-to-wear collection when You Xiru suddenly interjected with a laugh: "Long time no see, Jifan, you've grown so much taller. I remember when you were little you often wore my clothes that were too small."
Their conversation came to an abrupt end, and the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became very silent.
Jiang Jifan's eyes were as cold as a deep pool, his dark pupils staring at her for a long time before he sneered, "You're right, my cousin is more skilled at helping the weak and needy."
Rather than letting them rack their brains guessing, she should just openly admit it herself.
Upon hearing this, You Xiru immediately looked hurt and said apologetically, "Ji Fan, that's not what I meant."
As a woman herself, how could Xiang Nannan not see through her tricks? She scoffed inwardly, but didn't give her a friendly look either, saying sarcastically, "One should not speak while eating or sleeping."
You Xiru turned her head and looked at Cheng Jing with a pleading gaze.
Cheng Jing pretended not to see it and said indifferently, "Let's eat first."
After that, everything seemed fine, but just as You Xiru finished picking up some food and was about to take her hand back, a hand suddenly reached out from across the table and slapped her hand hard on the back.
With a loud crash, two chopsticks landed on the dining table.
The commotion startled everyone who was eating with their heads down. When they looked up, they saw Jiang Jifan slowly withdrawing his hand and saying to her, "Sorry, I don't like it when people rummage through the food while eating."
Although she was saying apologetic words, her expression made no attempt to hide her contempt and disgust.
Seeing her stiff expression, Jiang Jifan feigned surprise and asked, "Didn't your aunt teach you not to rummage through the food while eating? You've rummaged through it all, how are others supposed to eat?"
She had been taught that not flipping through the dishes is the most basic etiquette when eating, but years of habit have caused You Xiru to subconsciously forget it, and no one has ever criticized her when she occasionally slips up. Unexpectedly, she was pointed out by her this time, which made her extremely embarrassed and her face turn red.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Jing frowned, immediately losing her appetite and silently putting down her chopsticks.
Xiang Nannan, not wanting to miss out on trouble, smiled gloatingly and asked her, "Hey, do you usually eat alone?"
Otherwise, how could someone be so ill-mannered?
You Xiru gritted her teeth and immediately apologized, saying, "I'm sorry, it's probably because the atmosphere at the dinner table is too relaxed now, unlike when I eat with my family, that I forgot for a moment."
The implication is that she doesn't act this way at home.
Xiang Nannan leaned back in her chair, slammed her chopsticks down, and said loudly and unhappily, "I'm full!"
Jiang Jifan had already put down his chopsticks, and now he smiled at her and said, "I'm full too."
"Let's go outside and take a look."
After they left, the three men who remained at the table looked at each other in silence.
To avoid embarrassment, You Xiru stood up and said, "I'm done eating, please enjoy your meal."
Then, feeling embarrassed to stay there any longer, I hurriedly went upstairs.
In reality, no one could eat anymore. Seeing that she had left, Song Yuchang was too lazy to pretend anymore. He threw down his chopsticks, sneered, and looked at Cheng Jing, saying, "Cheng Jing, your taste isn't very good."
Cheng Jing remained silent, and her complexion looked rather unwell.
Tantai Qing remained silent, lost in thought as he recalled You Xiru's earlier words.
Although he had known for a long time that Jiang Jifan's family was not well-off, he did not expect it to be this difficult, and he couldn't help but feel more pity for her.
Author: Dear readers, please have some food.
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