Downstairs, Jing Yunping was gnawing on a multigrain bread. He ate in a very messy manner, completely ignoring the pain in his throat, and kept stuffing the bread into his stomach.
"I'm starving! I haven't had a decent meal in days! If it weren't for that brat Jing Zhenxu taking up so much time outside, would I be starving?"
He then pulled a bottle of mineral water from his backpack and drank it down without any regard for its value, all the while muttering complaints:
"Just a few bottles of mineral water? Why didn't you get me some milk or juice? Is Jing Zhenxu even capable of this?!"
Jing Yunping even suspected that Jing Zhenxu might have secretly drunk it halfway through the journey.
"Our lives are really miserable. What kind of things have happened? Our family could have been living a better life. It's all Jing Zhenxu's fault."
Jing Yunping kept complaining, while Jing Xuan, sitting next to him, seemed a little distracted.
She kept thinking about Jing Zhenxu and Ruan Tian, guessing that the two of them were having a great time upstairs.
Jing Xuan felt very uncomfortable. For so long, Jing Zhenxu had never disobeyed her, nor had she shown any aggression.
But today is different. After encountering that bitch Ruan Tian, Jing Zhenxu was actually so fierce to her!
Jingxuan has always regarded Jing Zhenxu as her own, her personal possession.
Now, things have changed after the other party got together with Ruan Tian.
"Sis, why aren't you eating?"
While Jing Xuan wasn't looking, Jing Yunping secretly stuffed several sausages into his pocket, planning to eat them secretly after returning to his room.
"I'm thinking about something, I don't have time to eat."
Just as Jing Xuan was feeling dejected, Xu Li returned.
"Xuanxuan," she called out, glancing around the room. Not seeing Ruan Tian, she relaxed.
Xu Li walked over to Jing Xuan and whispered in her ear, "Did Ruan Tian drink the water that the two of us poured for her just now?"
Upon hearing this, Jingxuan shook her head, "I didn't drink it."
Xu Li frowned. "She didn't drink it? This girl is still somewhat wary."
Jingxuan: "Mom, how did the things you went out to do go?"
Xu Li chuckled, her face full of smugness. "Your mother has already taken action, don't you believe it? Of course, it will be done perfectly."
She reached out and patted Jingxuan's face. "Daughter, Ruan Tian will suffer in your place. You just need to stay here comfortably."
Jingxuan looked surprised and delighted. "You mean... Wang Ping actually agreed?"
“Of course,” Xu Li laughed heartily, “He’ll be coming to the house tonight. What we need to do now is trick Ruan Tian into taking the sleeping pills!”
"Don't worry, I'll help you!"
The two made up their minds, exchanged a glance, and went into the kitchen to cook.
City E is indeed more dangerous than other places, but it also has its advantages. There are so many plants around, and some of them, once killed, can be made into delicious food.
Thanks to Jing Zhenxu, Xu Li's family now has some rare and precious vegetables.
She decided to cook a delicious meal tonight.
Before long, the aroma of food wafted up. Jing Zhenxu had already finished his instant noodles. When he smelled the aroma of food, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Xu Li usually values these dishes more than her own life, but today she actually cooked them herself?"
He didn't think Xu Li's idea was just a sudden whim; he just felt there was definitely something fishy going on!
"Something's not right. It's very strange that she would do something like this."
Jing Zhenxu looked up at Ruan Tian and said, "You absolutely cannot eat any of these dishes tonight, not even a single bite!"
Ruan Tian nodded cautiously, "Okay! I understand!"
Jing Zhenxu let out a long sigh of relief, "I reckon they'll be coming up to call you for dinner soon."
Just as Imako had predicted, Xu Li came knocking on the door not long after.
Ruan Tian was already lying on Jing Zhenxu's bed, covering her face with the blanket.
When Jing Zhenxu opened the door, she saw Xu Li wearing an apron, looking like a kind mother, with a warm and friendly smile.
"I've finished cooking, come and eat quickly! Mao, you're finally back, and this is the first time you've brought your girlfriend home. Your aunt is so happy."
She acted so naturally that an unsuspecting person would genuinely believe she was a kind aunt.
But Izayoi's face remained expressionless; she simply watched her performance quietly.
"Where is Ruan Tian? I don't see her."
Xu Li ignored Jing Zhenxu and peered into the house, which was actually a very impolite gesture.
Jing Zhenxu remained calm. "She's not feeling well and can't eat."
Upon hearing this, Xu Li's expression changed. Could she no longer eat?
That won't do!
She added a lot of "good stuff" to the food. If Ruan Tian doesn't eat it, wouldn't all this food be wasted?
"You can't skip meals! You absolutely have to eat!"
Xu Li instinctively squeezed into the house, trying to forcibly take Ruan Tian downstairs.
But Jing Zhenxu stopped her, saying, "It seems she was stung by a plant on her way back."
Upon hearing this, Xu Li stopped going in, afraid of being infected by Ruan Tian.
"Alright, I'll bring some up for her then."
It would be the same if we served it to Ruan Tian.
Soon, Xu Li brought the food to Ruan Tian, and didn't forget to remind her, "You must make sure Ruan Tian eats it, and don't waste a single bit."
“Of course, these dishes are so expensive, Ruan Tian will definitely finish them all,” Jing Zhenxu said, covering for Ruan Tian.
Just to be on the safe side, he also went downstairs to eat a normal meal.
Just to be on the safe side, Xu Li also prepared a regular meal for them to eat while cooking.
After everyone left, Ruan Tian immediately served all the food to Xiao Bai.
Xu Li downstairs was worried about whether the plan would succeed, so she didn't eat much before running upstairs.
Seeing the empty food containers didn't reassure him. Instead, he secretly checked the house inside and out, but couldn't find any discarded food.
Only then was it confirmed that Ruan Tian had "really" eaten it, and only then was it possible to finally relax.
Moreover, Ruan Tian probably felt that Jing Zhenxu's room was not good, so she obediently went to the room that had been prepared in advance.
This made Xu Li very happy!
She chuckled lightly, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes. This Ruan Tian really was a fool.
But that's good, it saves her the trouble!
*
It was late at night.
Wang Ping walked in the moonlight, and with Xu Li's help, he entered the Jing family's residence.
Xu Li rubbed her hands together with a smile, and said ingratiatingly:
"Don't worry, everything is ready. Ruan Tian is in that room, just waiting for you to enjoy her!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Ping swallowed hard, rubbed his mouth, and couldn't wait to go upstairs.
He wanted to see just how sweet this Ruan Tian really was!
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