Unlike the last time when Feifei knocked on her door, this time the door opened immediately, and wide enough to reveal her entire body.
Xu Yatong's expression was completely different from when she was facing Feifei. Gone was that gloomy look and guarded state; she became very obedient.
"Tongtong, come downstairs for dinner."
Xu Yatong glanced downstairs and shrank back into the house somewhat timidly.
"Dad, we have guests at home."
"They are your grandfather's students, all young people around your age. They are all college students, very outstanding. Come down and get to know them!"
It's clear that Xu Honglin really hopes his introverted daughter can have more social interaction.
Xu Yatong already knew Shen Jingyan, Gu Zhiyun, and Yang Zinuo. She even knew their names, which schools they attended, where they came from, and what their relationship was. She had asked Feifei about all of this.
Feifei is a simple-minded girl. She was very happy that Xu Yatong took the initiative to talk to her, so she talked to Xu Yatong for a long time.
She genuinely hoped that Xu Yatong could also become friends with Shen Jingyan and others.
But Hsu Ya-Tung doesn't think so.
She regarded the three as uninvited guests, especially Shen Jingyan, who looked too much like Qiao Suxin and her daughter. She hadn't even spoken a word to Shen Jingyan before she already considered her an enemy.
Xu Yatong first showed a hint of anticipation, but after glancing at Old Man Xu, she said weakly, yet in an exceptionally clear voice:
"Dad, I won't go down. I think Grandpa is quite happy today, and I'm afraid I'll say something wrong and upset him."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jingyan sneered inwardly.
Gu Zhiyun remained cold and unresponsive, and Yang Zinuo struggled to suppress a snort.
During their previous meeting, Shen Jingyan only thought that Xu Yatong had some personality issues due to her unhappy family background and lack of maternal love. But today, it seems she's quite the actress; her every word is laced with a manipulative, scheming tone. It's not just a personality problem; she's downright malicious!
Old Man Xu hadn't said anything, yet she had already accused him of disliking her!
Seeing that Old Man Xu's face had darkened considerably, Feifei quickly stood up and said to the upstairs neighbor:
"Don't mention it, sister. It's a rare occasion for our whole family to get together today. Grandpa is overjoyed!"
Xu Yatong gently shook her head, then put on that obedient and sensible look again.
"Dad, it's enough that Feifei is here. What difference does it make whether I go down or not!"
Shen Jingyan and Gu Zhiyun exchanged a glance, both showing the same expression.
This Xu Yatong really knows the art of speaking.
She can always use soft words to launch the most vicious attacks on people she dislikes.
What she meant was that with Feifei around, she wasn't valued by her family, and Feifei stole her thunder!
To be honest, compared to Fei Fei's radiant beauty, Xu Ya Tong does pale in comparison.
Her chin was pointed, like a sharp awl, and her high cheekbones added to her mean appearance.
Xu Honglin is a refined man with handsome features and a good appearance, easily a 9 out of 10. However, Xu Yatong doesn't resemble him at all.
If Xu Honglin were to go out with Shen Jingyan, Feifei, and Xu Yatong, people would definitely assume that Shen Jingyan and Feifei are Xu Honglin's daughters.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Xu Yatong is so hostile towards Feifei.
Shen Jingyan thought to herself that Xu Yatong's appearance probably came from her mother, just like Shen Yuqin, and she didn't inherit any of Shen Honggang's good qualities.
Old Man Xu didn't seem to mind Xu Yatong speaking ill of him; as an elder, he didn't hold grudges against the younger generation. However, when he heard Xu Yatong's harsh words, Old Man Xu became furious.
He slammed his hand on the table and hissed, "I just asked you to have a meal, and you've come up with a whole bunch of sarcastic and sarcastic things!"
Xu Yatong, perhaps truly frightened, shrank back into the bedroom, her eyes brimming with tears, and said to Xu Honglin:
"Dad, I'm not going down. I've never been good at talking, and Grandpa is already angry."
Xu Honglin was quite helpless.
Qiao Suxin poured Old Man Xu a glass of wine and coaxed him gently, "Dad, Tongtong didn't mean anything by it. She's not very talkative, so please be understanding."
Xu Honglin insisted that Xu Yatong come downstairs.
He loves both his daughters dearly and doesn't want Xu Yatong to become more withdrawn and lonely.
Xu Yatong then lowered her head timidly and followed Xu Honglin downstairs.
Qiao Suxin even specially arranged for her to sit next to Feifei.
She cared deeply for her stepdaughter and didn't dislike her because of her status.
On the contrary, she often taught Feifei to be more considerate of her older sister, who had been separated from her mother when she was ten years old and was a pitiful child.
It's understandable to be a little harsh in speech or have a bad temper.
When Xu Yatong was brought into Xu Honglin's home, Feifei was only three years old.
For more than a decade, she has always adhered to her parents' teachings and tried her best to get close to her half-sister.
"Sister, this snow fungus and pear soup is so delicious! Let me get you a bowl!"
When Feifei saw that Xu Yatong was finally willing to come downstairs for dinner, she smiled and helped Xu Yatong serve soup.
Shen Jingyan saw disdain in Xu Yatong's eyes.
When Feifei brought the soup over, Xu Yatong pretended to take it, but deliberately let her hand slip—
"oops!!!"
A bowl of piping hot white fungus and pear soup was poured all over Fei Fei's fair and delicate hands.
Those beautiful, fair hands immediately turned red and swollen.
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