Chapter 60 Change of Words
When Yu Tao, Chang Zi, and Yuan Wenzhong finally suppressed their frustration and amusement, straightened their slightly messy collars, and returned to the living room, their sight was instantly drawn towards the dining room.
Ling Shen was resting one hand on the back of Su Nian's chair, and with the other hand he was slowly picking up a crystal bun with chopsticks, with an unconcealable smile in his eyes.
Su Nian was holding a warm white porcelain bowl and talking to Ling Shen. Her profile was as soft as a painting in the morning light.
"This guy really values women over friends!" Chang Zi rolled his eyes first, his tone full of "accusations", but he still followed the other two obediently to Ling's father and mother, straightened his back and wished them a happy new year.
Yu Tao and Yuan Wenzhong also put aside their joking expressions, with respectful smiles on their faces, and said in unison: "Uncle and Auntie, Happy New Year! I wish you two good health and all the best in the new year!"
Ling's mother was sitting on the sofa picking fresh strawberries. Upon hearing this, she immediately put down her work, smiled widely, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes showed tenderness.
She waved her hand, pointing to the steaming restaurant, her voice as gentle as the warm spring sun: "Go quickly, the babysitter has already prepared breakfast, don't go hungry."
When Chang Zi heard this, the slight "dissatisfaction" she had just felt instantly disappeared. A bright smile immediately appeared on her face. She leaned close to Ling's mother and rubbed against her, saying in a somewhat coquettish tone, "Auntie really cares about us the most! Unlike Ling Shen, who only knows how to eat and doesn't know how to greet us."
Yuan Wenzhong couldn't help laughing, pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, thanked Ling's mother gently, then turned and walked towards the restaurant with Yu Tao.
As soon as you walk in, a rich aroma hits you in the face - soft and glutinous millet porridge is filled in a white porcelain bowl, with a light layer of rice oil floating on the surface; the steamed buns in the bamboo steamer are plump, and the skin is so thin that you can see the tender meat filling inside; the crystal buns on the plate next to them are even more crystal clear, and you can vaguely see the big shrimps wrapped inside. The hot steam rises, creating a warm atmosphere in the air.
The nanny was standing by the table, holding a clean spoon in her hand. When she saw them come in, she quickly handed the spoon over with a smile: "Hurry up and sit down. The porridge has just been served. Drink it while it's hot."
Chang Zi couldn't hold back his gluttony any longer. After pulling out a chair and sitting down, he reached out and picked up a crystal bun and stuffed it into his mouth.
As soon as he took a bite, the scalding shrimp made him grimace, his tongue twirling in his mouth, his hands subconsciously fanning his mouth. After finally swallowing it, he covered his mouth and said to the nanny with a vague smile, "Auntie Zhang, your crystal buns are still the best! These shrimps are big and fresh, a hundred times better than those in restaurants outside!"
The nanny laughed out loud at his amusement and handed him a cup of warm water, saying kindly, "Eat slowly, no one's going to snatch it from you. If it tastes good, eat more. There's still plenty in the steamer."
Yu Tao seemed much more steady. He picked up the spoon and scooped the millet porridge in the bowl, but his eyes unconsciously drifted to the opposite side.
I saw that Su Nian had put down the bowl of porridge and was holding a boiled egg, carefully peeling the eggshell.
With slender fingertips and gentle movements, he peeled an eggshell and placed it on the plate in front of Ling Shen, while Ling Shen leaned back in the chair, crossed his hands on his chest, looked at him intently, with a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, and the doting in his eyes almost overflowing.
Yu Tao glanced at the two people who were acting as if they were alone, then at the porridge in his bowl. He couldn't help but say quietly, "Su Nian, how on earth can you stand this guy? I've never seen him so clingy before. Now he's like a piece of taffy, I can't get rid of him."
When Su Nian heard this, she paused in peeling the eggshell, raised her head and smiled at Yu Tao, but did not say anything. The smile in her eyes deepened.
On the contrary, Ling Shen immediately raised his head and looked at Yu Tao sharply, frowning slightly. The warning in his eyes was particularly obvious, as if to say, "If you say one more word, you can forget about staying in my house."
When Yu Tao received Ling Shen's gaze, he immediately shut his mouth tactfully, curled his lips, and silently put a spoonful of porridge into his mouth, muttering in his heart, "He's in love with his brain, there's really no hope."
Yuan Wenzhong, who was sitting nearby, saw all of this. He pushed his glasses and coughed softly, breaking the delicate atmosphere. He asked gently, "By the way, Ling Shen, Su Nian, when are you two planning on having your wedding? We're still waiting to drink in your wedding wine."
Upon hearing this, Ling Shen reached out to take the peeled egg handed to him by Su Nian, then held his hand tightly, feeling the warmth on his fingertips.
He looked at Su Nian, his eyes instantly becoming extremely gentle, his voice low and serious: "Let's wait for spring. In spring, everything comes back to life, and everything is full of vitality. It's very suitable for holding a wedding."
Su Nian smiled and shook his hand back. Their eyes met in the air, lingering and affectionate, as if everything around them had become a blurred background.
The other three people at the table looked at this disgusting scene and felt like three kilowatt light bulbs, feeling uncomfortable all over.
Chang Zi was the first to put down his chopsticks and waved at the two of them, saying in an exaggerated tone, "Okay, okay, you guys continue to show your affection, and we won't disturb you. If I stay any longer, I'm afraid I'll be suffocated by the sweetness!"
Yu Tao and Yuan Wenzhong also quickly put down their bowls and spoons, stood up, and shook their shoulders, as if to shake off the "sweet attack" on their bodies, and then quickly left the restaurant, leaving Ling Shen and Su Nian smiling at each other, enjoying their warm time.
Mother Ling smiled and invited the three of them to eat some fruit while waving to Ling Shen and the other two who were walking side by side, "A Nian, come here."
Su Nian sat down next to Ling's mother, letting her warm hand rest on the back of hers. "Ah Nian, you're getting married soon, and we don't have much to give you. Besides, we don't understand your preferences as young people. Why don't we just give you a house? The place you live in now is too small."
Just as Su Nian was about to refuse, Ling's mother quickly continued, "You can't refuse. This is what your parents wanted."
Su Nian looked at the loving eyes of Ling's father and mother, and thought of their tolerance for her and their always warm smiles. Her eyes suddenly became hot.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad."
This call was like a stone thrown into the lake. The fruit fork in Ling's mother's hand fell into the fruit plate with a clang. She looked up suddenly, her eyes full of joy and surprise.
The next second he hurriedly responded, "Hey, hey."
The trio looked at each other and then at Ling Shen who was sitting on the sofa.
Mr. Ling, who usually sits upright and is dignified and self-possessed, is now lazily leaning on the sofa, constantly turning the ring on his finger. The smile on the corner of his mouth makes the three of them feel a toothache.
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