The Zhang family didn't have the habit of not talking while eating or sleeping, so the atmosphere at the dinner table was pretty good. It was just that Zhang's mother was too enthusiastic and kept picking up food for them, so in the end, the two of them managed to eat too much.
They stayed at Zhang's house until three in the afternoon and did not stay for dinner. Although Zhang's mother felt sorry, she thought that they would be going back the day after tomorrow and there would be a lot of things to pack at home, so she did not force them to stay and just told the three siblings to see them off.
When Xu Manman and Chen Ming came out, they were greeted by another wave of enthusiastic aunties and sisters. When they successfully walked downstairs, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Chen Ming and Zhang Wenjun were not an overly clingy couple, they still had a few words to say to each other when they parted. Zhang Wenhua, Zhang Wenwu, and Xu Manman were all very conscious and took a few more steps forward to keep some distance and leave space for the two of them.
It was more than ten minutes later when Chen Ming got on his bicycle and called Xu Manman to set off.
After returning home, Xu Manman collapsed on the sofa and said, "Those aunties in the building are too enthusiastic. I won't dare to go there next time."
Chen Ming poured a cup of cold tea from the thermos and handed it to her, "If you don't like it, don't go next time. I can go by myself." In itself, this was his own business, and there was no reason to force his cousin to cooperate.
"This is a matter of etiquette. My uncle and aunt are not here, and we are the only two in Beijing. It would be inappropriate if I didn't go. But if you just want to hang out with Sister Wenjun, then I really don't need to follow you."
"These days...is Manman unhappy?" Chen Ming thought of the past few days when Xu Manman seemed to be not very energetic every time she went out with them, and he couldn't help feeling a little annoyed. His attention was elsewhere during this period, and he inevitably neglected Xu Manman.
"Not really. Sister Wenjun and Sister Wenhua are both very nice, and I have fun playing with them. But my eldest cousin knows me well. I just don't like going out. I would rather stay at home and lie down than go to the park." In simple terms, he is just lazy.
In fact, she could also continue to be a light bulb. At least they could do things together and Chen Ming would not have to distract his attention on her. But Xu Manman felt that she had reached her limit these days. She had a second life with excellent hardware conditions and a golden finger. Of course, she could do whatever she wanted.
Moreover, although the separation between men and women is now more strict, it is indeed not very beautiful to have a third wheel between lovers for a long time.
Chen Ming touched her head and said, "I didn't think it through. If you don't want to go out in the future, don't go. I'll go and explain to Wenjun."
He always does what he says.
Because he was leaving the day after tomorrow, Chen Ming went out to meet Zhang Wenjun the next day when he was free, but this time he went out alone.
Zhang Wenjun even looked behind him and asked, "Manman didn't come today?"
Chen Ming pushed the cart and walked beside her, "Well, she stayed at home to pack her things and won't come out today."
Zhang Wenjun was still a little uneasy when she heard that Chen Ming's cousin was left alone at home. "How about going to her house today? I can still help."
"Manman can handle it alone. I bought the tickets. Let's go to the movies."
"But is it okay to leave Manman alone at home?" She also brought her younger brother and sister with her when she went out today.
"The doors at home are all locked, it's okay."
Zhang Wenhua and Zhang Wenhu, who were following behind Zhang Wenjun, also noticed the situation and asked, "Second sister, why didn't Brother Ming's cousin come out with us today?"
"It seems not."
"Then... next time, do we not have to go out with Big Sister?"
"How can it be the same? Have you forgotten what our mother said? Our eldest sister is a girl."
A man and a woman are together, and Chen Ming is tall and strong. If something really happens, the girl will definitely suffer. No matter how good Chen Ming's character is, he cannot let his guard down before he marries the eldest sister. This is what her mother keeps repeating in their ears.
"But if we follow them every time, wouldn't that be bad?" It's like we're guarding against something.
Zhang Wenhua pursed her lips. "Let's talk about it later. I'll just follow you today." Actually, she didn't have any good ideas.
Even if they are sisters, there is no need for them to always be someone else's light bulb. There is no need to be an eyesore. When you see the elder sister and Chen Ming together, she doesn't even pay attention to them. But if she lets go like this, not only her mother, but even she, as a younger sister, will not be at ease.
At this time, she was a little envious of Xu Manman. Chen Ming was a boy and also a cousin, so Xu Manman didn't have to worry so much.
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