Everyone walked to the parking area together. Little Auntie and Sasa got into the back seat of Xiao Xingyu's car while playing around. The two pairs of adults stood in front of the open trunk.
"I'm so sorry I treated you to a meal but it ended in a bad mood, and there's still so much uneaten food," Zhou Xia said apologetically, looking at the row of beautifully packaged takeout bags in the trunk, then at the two bags Geng Jun was holding, feeling worried. "How am I going to deal with all this? It's really annoying."
She turned to Zhang Moyan and asked, "Moyan, do you usually cook at home? These should taste as good as freshly cooked dishes after being heated up. However, Brother Xingyu has no problem with this, but Little Aunt and Sasa never eat reheated dishes..."
Zhang Moyan leaned over to pick up a takeaway bag after hearing this: "I just think this is too much. Please take more and don't waste it!"
Geng Jun held down the bag she was about to take: "Don't take it, we still have two big bags and we don't know what to do with them!"
Zhou Xia glanced back at the brightly lit small Western-style building not far away and muttered, "Oh, this restaurant's 'Clean Plate Campaign' is so well implemented. They even pack up the dipping sauce."
"People are participating in the 'Clean Plate Campaign' and cherishing food. It's a good thing they're responding to the government's call," Xiao Xingyu said, pulling Zhang Moyan's arm back from the bag she and Geng Jun had shared. "You've all memorized 'Who knows that every grain of rice on the plate is the product of hard work?' There's a famous quote from Zhu Xi's Family Instructions: 'Every grain of rice and porridge should be appreciated, and every piece of cloth should be cherished.' Anyone who throws away these abalone and sea cucumbers will be struck by lightning. Do you know how many refugees in Africa are struggling to find food right now?"
Zhang Moyan: "..." (Do you really need to hold my hand all the time?)
Zhou Xia: “…” (Xingyu brother is truly well-versed in both ancient and modern knowledge.)
Geng Jun: "..." (Is he planning something again?)
"But it would be a waste if you can't eat that much..." Zhang Moyan struggled secretly but failed.
"Look at you, such an unfilial daughter. You don't even care about your parents. Shouldn't you send some of these good ingredients to your parents to enjoy?" Xiao Xingyu held her finger and pointed at the takeout bags.
Zhang Moyan's head fluttered, and his eyes widened: "...My parents?"
Zhou Xia agreed happily, "Yes, Brother Xingyu is really thoughtful! Mo Yan, we also have precious pigeon soup and roasted deer tendons here. They are both very nourishing dishes. It would be perfect to give them to my uncle and aunt!"
Geng Jun looked at Zhang Moyan's reaction, nudged Xiao Xingyu lightly with his shoulder, and whispered, "Not bad!"
"You should learn from it!" Xiao Xingyu replied in the same low voice.
Zhang Moyan came back to her senses and said politely, "That's not a good idea. This is for you to treat your guests. My parents definitely won't want it."
"You're the guest we're entertaining, what's the big deal!" Zhou Xia rescued Zhang Moyan's hand from Xiao Xingyu's iron claws. "Brother Xingyu, aren't you hot? Why do you keep holding Moyan in your palm as if she can fly?"
Xiao Xingyu smiled and thought to himself, "Do you believe it? She can really fly."
Zhang Moyan seemed to want to say something, but Geng Jun smiled and said, "Miss Zhang, can't you see? Our Young Master Xiao is just looking for an opportunity to connect with your parents. It's a rare opportunity, so I think we should fulfill his kindness!"
Zhang Moyan turned to look at Xiao Xingyu, as if asking "Is that so?" Xiao Xingyu raised one eyebrow and nodded slightly at her.
Somehow, Zhang Moyan's heart, which had been beating wildly since just now at the dinner table, now slowed down even more.
Zhang Moyan had no recollection of how she said goodbye to Zhou Xia and Geng Jun. When she came to her senses, she saw Xiao Xingyu opening the passenger door and stepping in with his long legs.
Seeing such a natural and smooth posture, she suddenly remembered that this man had been drinking at the table today!
Now she is sitting in the passenger seat so obediently... So, he had already planned to let her be the driver from the beginning.
In fact, the man's plan would have been thwarted if he had just called a designated driver, but it seemed unnecessary to be so deliberate.
Zhang Moyan had no intention of rebelling, so she went along with it and sat in the driver's seat.
As soon as he saw her sit down and close the door, the 1.88-meter-tall, frail and unable to take care of himself Young Master Xiao in the passenger seat immediately leaned over to start the car for her. Without saying a word, he just smiled beautifully and then lay back comfortably.
At this moment, they didn't exchange a single word, but Zhang Moyan felt a surge of happiness surging in her heart.
"Mo Yan," Xiao Xingyu leaned lazily against the back of his chair, his slender fingers swiping at his phone, "What's the address of my uncle and aunt? Let me find the directions."
Zhang Moyan paused pressing the seatbelt and looked up at Xiao Xingyu.
The two of them looked at each other and froze. The sudden stillness of the air made Sasa and the little aunt in the back row stop what they were saying.
"What's wrong?" Xiao Xingyu laughed. "I didn't say anything wrong, did I? I was talking about my uncle and aunt, not our parents, right?"
Zhang Moyan: "..." (Do you think this is what I meant?)
The little aunt looked at Sasa in confusion, and Sasa was silent and thoughtful.
"Are you serious?" Zhang Moyan felt faintly nervous and swallowed. "...Are you going to my parents' house?"
Xiao Xingyu didn't understand why Zhang Moyan's voice sounded inexplicably guilty. He put away the cynical smile on his face, sat up straight, and approached her. His tone was low and gentle, "Of course I'm serious. I really want your parents to get to know me more. Maybe they'll like me more after they get to know me more. After all, I'm so likable. But if you say 'you can't go,' then I won't go."
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