When Bai Xiaofu called Ji Ziqian, the Ji family's butler answered the phone, saying that Ji Ziqian was practicing the piano and could not be disturbed by anyone. Therefore, Bai Xiaofu decided not to invite Ji Ziqian out and went directly to the Ji family's house.
When Bai Xiaofu entered the living room led by the housekeeper, she was greeted by Ji's mother.
The Ji and Bai families have always had a good relationship, and Bai Xiaofu's pretense in front of Ji's mother is also very good. To ordinary people, Bai Xiaoruo is a polite, well-behaved, and sensible girl. How could she not be likable?
"Xiao Fu is here, please sit down. I asked the maid to prepare some tea and snacks. You haven't come for a long time, and Auntie doesn't quite remember what you like to eat, so I just prepared some random things." Madam Ji pulled Bai Xiao Fu to sit down.
"Auntie, you don't need to be so polite. Actually, I brought some homemade pastries with me today. It's my first time making them, so they might not be as good as the ones you buy outside, but they're just a small token of my appreciation. I hope you like them." With that, Bai Xiaofu placed the box she had brought on the table.
"You made these yourself? You're so skillful! This really surprises me." Mrs. Ji took the box, and when she untied the ribbon and saw the delicate pastries inside, she was even more delighted. "They're so pretty! They look delicious."
Madam Ji summoned a servant to take all the pastries from the box to the kitchen, where they were then placed on plates and taken out.
I always thought that a young lady like Bai Xiaofu would only expect to be waited on hand and foot, but I never thought that she would make pastries herself. The pastries looked exactly the same as those sold in the cake shops. When Ji's mother picked up the pastry from the plate and took a bite, she fell in love with it instantly. It was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and it was really delicious.
"Mmm~ It's delicious, Xiao Fu. You've really impressed me."
"Thank you for the compliment, Auntie. It's nothing really. I was just bored at home, so I made something simple. If you like it, I can bring you more next time."
Bai Xiaofu was quite pleased to receive such high praise from Ji's mother. It seemed that Bai Xiaoruo, that wretched girl, was actually quite useful, as these snacks had come in very handy.
When Ziqian comes down from his piano practice and sees this, he'll definitely be very happy. If Ziqian also loves to eat, maybe he'll look at me differently and like me even more in the future.
"Okay, thank you in advance, Auntie. You must be tired from your journey. Have some water, Ziqian will be down in a little while."
"good."
Bai Xiaofu picked up the water glass on the table, took a small sip, and put it back on the table.
My purpose in coming here today is to see Brother Ziqian and get closer to him, not just to drink water and fill my stomach.
After waiting a while, Bai Xiaofu chatted with Ji's mother for a bit, and finally Ji Ziqian came downstairs.
Ji Shushu was with him.
Ji Shushu didn't wake up until noon. She was still wearing her nightgown, yawning lazily. She leaned against Ji Ziqian as she got off the bus, her head tilted to the side, her eyes not even fully open.
"Ziqian is downstairs. Come, come over and have some snacks. These were made by Xiaofu herself, and they're delicious."
When he got downstairs and saw Bai Xiaofu sitting next to his mother, Ji Ziqian's face showed neither great joy nor great displeasure. His expression was indifferent, like the polite greeting one would give to an ordinary guest.
"Snacks? Where are the snacks? Where are they?" Ji Shushu was still a little sleepy, but when she heard her mother say "snacks," she excitedly opened her eyes instantly. When she saw the snacks on the coffee table, she ran over excitedly.
Ji Shushu kept putting pieces into her mouth; they were so delicious.
Because it was inconvenient for her to live at school, Bai Xiaoruo rarely made snacks. Ji Shushu never expected that she would wake up one day to find herself eating snacks made by Bai Xiaoruo herself. She was overjoyed, wondering when Xiaoruo had come over without telling her.
"Shushu, eat slowly, there are still guests here, what kind of behavior is this!" Ji's mother scolded, pulling Ji Shushu to sit on the sofa and handing her some tissues to wipe her hands.
"Brother Ziqian, please sit down and try some of my pastries." Bai Xiaofu moved aside for Ji Ziqian, who had come over, hoping he would sit next to her.
Ji Ziqian glanced at Bai Xiaofu in the middle, but ultimately chose to sit on the sofa to Bai Xiaofu's left.
Although she loves sweets, she didn't touch the pastries on the plates on the coffee table.
I don't have much of an appetite.
"What? What? You just said that you made these pastries?" Ji Shushu stood up in disbelief.
Ji's mother and Ji Ziqian looked at her in bewilderment, not understanding why Ji Shushu was so agitated.
"W-what's wrong? Shushu, of course I made all these snacks myself. Don't you think they're delicious?" Bai Xiaofu said, her face flushed and her breath coming in short gasps.
"Pah! Bai Xiaofu, have you no shame?! How could you possibly have made these pastries?! These are clearly Xiaobai's pastries, do you think I can't tell the difference?"
The atmosphere in the living room instantly became awkward because of Ji Shushu's words.
After listening to Ji Shushu's words, Ji Ziqian also took a serious look at the pastries on the plate. No wonder the shape and aroma of these pastries felt so familiar, as if he had seen them somewhere before. If they were really made by Xiao Ruo, it wouldn't be surprising.
Bai Xiaofu also hurriedly stood up, "Shushu, what are you talking about? These are desserts I made myself, and they have nothing to do with anyone else."
"Bai Xiaofu, stop pretending! I've been eating your pastries for so many years, do you think I can't tell the difference? You say you made these pastries yourself, fine, then tell us how you made them? What fillings did you put in them?"
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