Chapter 105 Feigning Intimacy
As a result, Si Jiliang was defined by outsiders as an illegitimate child, and Si Yanxiao's words were tantamount to stabbing him in the heart.
However, given her status at this time, it was not appropriate for her to intervene.
He could only cough lightly twice, his brows furrowed as he looked at Si Yanxiao, signaling him to restrain himself.
Who would have thought that the trouble would be diverted to the east? Si Yanxiao turned to look at Jiang Ran, his eyes full of meaning.
He suddenly let out a cold laugh: "No wonder you and he are so entangled. It turns out you knew about his identity all along and had other plans."
When Jiang Ran saw him mention it in front of the old man, his expression changed, knowing that he still held a grudge about his first meeting with Si Jiliang.
She pursed her lips slightly, about to explain.
Si Yanxiao's eyes narrowed, a mocking expression appearing on his face. He then sneered coldly, "This really is a 'surprise'..."
The implied meaning is self-evident.
Old Master Si was unaware of the inside story, and when he heard that there was clearly something hidden in his words, he looked puzzled.
Si Jiliang looked up and met Si Yanxiao's scrutinizing gaze. His expression remained unchanged as he parted his thin lips and slowly spoke.
Even if you dislike me, there's no need to take it out on others.
“My relationship with her is completely innocent. Besides, we knew each other before you woke up.”
"As friends, it's perfectly normal to meet up privately, right?"
friend?
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran glanced at Si Jiliang; the two of them had only met a handful of times.
Moreover, every meeting ends in an argument, and they can't stand each other. Can this be considered a friendship?
It's good enough if they're not enemies...
On second thought, if the old saying "a beating is a sign of affection, scolding is a sign of love" really applies, then it could barely qualify as a "friend".
Si Yanxiao listened to his rebuttal, a slight smile playing on his lips, a hint of sarcasm flashing across his face, and said coldly, "This is nothing more than your side of the story."
Whether they are just ordinary friends or have some other relationship, we don't know.
As she spoke, she looked up and met Si Jiliang's gaze; a faint smell of gunpowder permeated the air.
The moment their eyes met, it felt as if hundreds of battles had already taken place in the blink of an eye.
Neither side was willing to show weakness beforehand.
Old Master Si observed the expressions of the two men from the side. Seeing that they remained silent, a bitter feeling flashed through his heart.
Although their personalities are very different, they share the same tenacity.
We will never admit defeat, and we will never compromise.
His biggest fear was that the two would clash, and he never expected that this scene would still happen.
Unlike the old man's worries, Jiang Ran was enjoying the show from the sidelines.
In any case, neither of them were good people, and she was hoping they would fight to the death so she could reap the benefits.
Her gaze then swept over Si Yanxiao, whose thin lips were pressed into a straight line, his face expressionless.
Thinking about how his words had implicated her and were full of sarcasm, a chill crept into her eyes as she looked at him.
Old Master Si couldn't help but scoff: "What? Are you two just going to keep staring at each other like this?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran chuckled softly. For some reason, hearing the old man's words reminded her of a local saying.
A turtle and a mung bean, they've hit it off?!
The other three people turned to look at her when they heard the voice.
Jiang Ran realized she hadn't been able to hold it in for a moment, and quickly waved her hand, "It's okay, it's okay."
Grandpa Si and Si Jiliang didn't seem to care, but Si Yanxiao looked down at her, his brows furrowed, and coldly rebuked, "Nonsense!"
Jiang Ran looked displeased upon hearing this.
Their unspoken conflict was interrupted, and Old Master Si took the opportunity to say, "It just so happens to be lunchtime. If you don't mind, let's join each other."
After saying that, she glanced cautiously at Si Yanxiao, as if seeking his consent.
After all, his accusations just now seemed to be still fresh in my mind.
"good."
"Need not."
Si Jiliang and Si Yanxiao spoke up one after the other. Old Master Si's face turned ugly. Si Yanxiao's rejection was unexpected.
But if we miss today, it will be much more difficult to mend the relationship.
He then turned his gaze to Jiang Ran, a hint of expectation in his eyes, and asked softly, "Jiang Ran, what about you?"
Seeing that the blame had suddenly been shifted onto her, Jiang Ran casually replied, "I don't care."
"Ahem..." Old Master Si suddenly coughed twice and gave Jiang Ran a look.
Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow and suddenly realized his true meaning.
Trying to use her to distract Si Yanxiao? No way!
She had no say in his eyes, and Si Yanxiao would deliberately do the opposite of whatever she did.
He shook his head repeatedly, but he couldn't withstand the old man's piercing gaze.
Jiang Ran looked helpless and had no choice but to change her tune: "Why don't you stay for dinner?"
Si Yanxiao turned to look at her, frowned slightly, and after seeing a hint of unease flash across her face, he inexplicably agreed, "Okay."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ran's pupils widened suddenly, her face showing shock.
What's going on?!
He actually listened to my advice?
Jiang Ran saw that Si Yanxiao's expression was normal, but she had a bad feeling in her heart.
Upon hearing this, Old Master Si's face lit up with joy, and he quickly replied, "Alright."
Then he waved his hand, and the servants brought up the food that had been prepared in advance.
Old Master Si sat in the main seat, with Si Yanxiao and Si Jiliang sitting on either side of him below.
Jiang Ran hesitated for a moment, wondering how to subtly distance herself from Si Yanxiao, when she heard him suddenly speak.
"What are you standing there for? Come sit down."
As he spoke, he pulled the chair next to him outwards.
Seeing this, Jiang Ran sighed inwardly and then sat down as instructed.
Si Yanxiao moved closer to her, and Jiang Ran instinctively tried to escape, but he grabbed her arm.
A slight smile played on her lips as she chuckled softly, "What are you hiding from?"
Jiang Ran was shocked to see his unusual behavior.
Noticing Jiang Ran's body gradually stiffening, Si Yanxiao sneered inwardly, then moved a little closer and said, "I haven't been able to use my hands much lately, so eating is really inconvenient. You see..."
Si Yanxiao suddenly stopped halfway through his sentence, and Jiang Ran instantly understood his unspoken meaning.
Can't get any strength out?
I didn't see this much happening when we ate together before.
No wonder you were acting so strangely earlier; so that's what you were waiting for.
Jiang Ran frowned, about to refuse, when she heard him say to himself, "Thank you for your hard work."
After saying that, he lowered his eyes and pushed the bowl and chopsticks in front of her.
Jiang Ran was about to get angry when she noticed the old man's gaze and instantly remembered her "ambition" that she had recently made: to be a virtuous wife and loving mother.
Suppressing his anger, he had no choice but to "go into business," then with a smirk and a cold smile, he gritted his teeth and replied, "Okay."
Then he picked up his chopsticks and filled a large bowl with the dishes on the table, regardless of whether he liked them or not.
Grandpa Si watched the interaction between the two, and a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
Jiang Ran lowered her eyes slightly, not caring whether he swallowed or not, and directly fed him the whole thing into his mouth.
Si Yanxiao noticed her retaliatory actions and remained silent at first, but he knew that the speed was increasing later on...
Unable to eat any more, he reached out and grasped Jiang Ran's hand, controlling her pace.
Si Yanxiao deliberately acted very intimately, and Si Jiliang saw it and felt a bitter feeling in his heart, like a needle prick.
Si Yanxiao's gaze swept across Si Jiliang subtly, accurately capturing his expression. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he sneered inwardly, but his expression remained impassive.
During the meal, Old Master Si casually remarked, "Ji Liang, your fiancée should be returning to the country soon, right?"
Upon hearing this, Si Jiliang's expression instantly turned cold. He looked up at Old Master Si and saw him casting an undisguised scrutinizing glance. His brows furrowed slightly, but he remained silent.
Jiang Ran was also taken aback. She had never imagined that Si Jiliang would have a fiancée. She simply couldn't imagine what it would be like if someone like him truly cared for a woman.
Or is it a venomous snake like the ones we have now?
Si Yanxiao gently rubbed his fingertips without making a sound.
"Once she returns, your wedding date should be set," Old Master Si said again.
Si Jiliang frowned slightly as he listened. Wasn't the fact that he deliberately avoided mentioning her name and instead used "fiancée" as a substitute a warning to himself?
Thinking of this, he suddenly let out a cold laugh: "I have never acknowledged this marriage."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Si's face darkened, and he questioned sharply, "You say you won't admit it, so you just won't?"
He brought this up deliberately partly to test his attitude, and partly because of what Si Yanxiao had just said.
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