At this moment, Shi Yanling's hatred for Wang Hu intensified. She bit her lip, clenched her fists tightly, and secretly vowed to make Wang Hu pay the price.
At the time, Wang Hu and Luan Ying, who were inside the house, were completely unaware of what was happening outside and were still immersed in their sweet world.
Seeing that she was ignoring him, and knowing that he couldn't use his special move with so many people around, Wang Hu felt a bit bored listening to the women's conversation.
Wang Hu stood up, as if to leave. However, the instant he turned, Shi Yanling swiftly reached out and grabbed the corner of his clothes. Then, she lowered her voice and whispered, "Where are you going? Stay here and don't move!"
Wang Hu turned his head with a suspicious look, looked at Shi Yanling, and leaned down to ask in her ear, "You've been ignoring me, and now you won't let me leave. What do you want?"
Shi Yanling also lowered her voice, but her tone carried a hint of annoyance and resentment. She gritted her teeth and replied, "Hmph, you stay here obediently and let me keep an eye on you, so you don't run off and cause trouble and harm others!"
Although they weren't speaking loudly, their slightly exaggerated gestures still caught the attention of those around them.
Liu Qingqing curiously approached and teased with a grin, "Hey, what are you two doing? You're whispering and talking amongst yourselves, it's like you have some huge secret! Come on, tell us quickly, so we can all have a laugh!"
Wang Hu's heart tightened, and his mind raced. He quickly made up an excuse to deal with Liu Qingqing: "Oh, it's nothing serious. She's planning to go home today and asked if I could give her a ride. That's all!"
Unexpectedly, Liu Qingqing looked puzzled and turned to Shi Yanling, asking, "Lingling, didn't you say you were going to stay at your mother's tonight? Why did you suddenly change your mind and insist on going back?"
Faced with Liu Qingqing's questioning, Shi Yanling was momentarily at a loss for words. But she quickly calmed down, forced a smile, and explained in a seemingly relaxed manner, "Originally, I did plan to stay in the village, but I suddenly remembered that I had some important things to take care of back home, so I decided to go back at the last minute!"
Liu Qingqing silently observed the two of them, a hint of doubt and contemplation in her eyes. She keenly sensed that there seemed to be some hidden story behind this, but since the other party had explained it this way, she didn't press further. After all, sometimes maintaining an appropriate distance is a way of respecting others' privacy.
Time flew by, and the banquet officially began in the blink of an eye. Neighbors sat together, chatting and laughing. Surprisingly, however, none of them seemed to particularly enjoy drinking and merrymaking. Therefore, Wang Hu didn't need to be busy with socializing and toasting guests as usual, and could sit comfortably next to Shi Yanling.
During the meal, whenever Shi Yanling couldn't reach a dish, she would quietly gesture to Wang Hu to help her get it. Later, when delicious dishes such as chicken, duck, and fish were served, the attentive Shi Yanling noticed Wang Hu's astonishing appetite, so she would also proactively pick a few pieces of tender, juicy meat from her plate and put them in Wang Hu's bowl. This back-and-forth interaction between the two appeared exceptionally intimate and natural.
Liu Qingqing took it all in, and her suspicions about the relationship between the two grew stronger. She wondered to herself, "Judging from how close they are, could they really just be ordinary friends?"
By the time the banquet ended, the clock had struck 5 p.m. Shi Yanling, a smile on her face, gracefully walked to Wang Hu's car parked at the door and unhesitatingly got into the passenger seat. Clearly, she was looking forward to being driven home by Wang Hu.
Just then, Feng Fenfen happened to see Wang Hu holding car keys, preparing to walk out. Her heart tightened, and she quickly followed.
Despite her doubts, she ultimately chose to let Wang Hu escort Shi Yanling away without stopping him.
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