Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun moved slowly and cautiously to the chair and sat down slowly.
But their gazes were like two beams of light locked onto a target, staring at Lu Shufang from beginning to end, their eyes full of vigilance and scrutiny, as if Lu Shufang was an intruder who might bring danger at any time.
Lu Shufang felt uncomfortable being stared at by these two little brats. The expression on her face changed from red with embarrassment to pale.
Under this gaze that was like a thorn in the back, she really couldn't stand it, so she had to force a smile and said, "Zi Yan, Xi Yun, Auntie came too hastily this time, and really didn't have time to prepare anything for you. Please don't be angry with Auntie. Next time Auntie comes, I will definitely buy you sweet candies, okay?"
After hearing Lu Shufang's promise, Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun slowly shifted their gazes away from her.
But the lively energy they had in the past seemed to be covered by a layer of frost and disappeared without a trace. The two of them just buried their heads in eating in silence, occasionally picking up food with chopsticks, and not saying a word.
Since she sat down, Lu Shufang's eyes have been drifting towards the table full of delicious food.
The braised spareribs are bright red in color and exude an alluring sweet aroma;
The steamed fish is fresh and white, and the aroma of shredded green onions and steamed fish soy sauce is fragrant;
There are also the green stir-fried seasonal vegetables, which look refreshing and delicious.
Her throat couldn't help but roll slightly as she swallowed her saliva. She was already looking forward to these delicacies.
However, the remaining face and so-called self-esteem in her heart were like an invisible rope that bound her actions.
Lu Cheng saw all of this. He was well aware of his elder sister's predicament at the moment and also understood the children's vigilance.
In order to break the slightly awkward situation, he smiled and picked up the serving chopsticks, carefully selected a piece of plump and juicy chicken from the plate of braised chicken, gently put it into Lu Shufang's bowl, and said softly and sincerely: "Sister, don't be polite, just eat whatever you want. This is just a simple meal, don't be restrained..."
When Lu Shufang saw Lu Cheng picking up chicken for her, she was very touched at first. But when she heard him say that the dishes on the table were home-cooked meals, she immediately felt uncomfortable!
It turns out that Lin Yuexi eats like this for three meals a day. That’s unacceptable. I haven’t had such a good meal in the whole year.
Who is she, Lin Yuexi, a little girl who is not loved by her father and mother? Why should she live such a good life?
I raised my third brother. Why does she get all the benefits? I have to look at her face when I come here to eat.
When Aunt Zhang saw Lu Cheng picking up some chicken for Lu Shufang, she shook her head and went into the kitchen.
Lin Yuexi shouted, "Auntie Zhang, sit down and eat together!..."
When Aunt Zhang heard Lin Yuexi's call, she paused, turned around, and said with some hesitation on her face: "Madam, I'd better go to the kitchen to eat."
Lin Yuexi stood up, walked to Aunt Zhang, took her hand, and said with a smile: "Aunt Zhang, we don't follow those rules in our family. You can eat with us. It will be so lively and nice."
Lu Cheng also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Aunt Zhang, you're welcome." Aunt Zhang couldn't refuse, so she had to follow Lin Yuexi back to the dining table and sit down.
At this time, Lu Shufang felt more and more unbalanced. Seeing Zhang Ma sitting at the table, she felt that she was being looked down upon.
She couldn't control herself any longer, and completely forgot what Lu Cheng had said to her before. She said sarcastically, "Oh, Third Brother, your family is really friendly. Even the nanny can sit at the table to eat. This is the first time I've seen that."
Lin Yuexi's face changed slightly when she heard this, but she still suppressed her displeasure and said politely: "Sister, the nanny is also a person, not to mention that she is the aunt of Lu Cheng's comrade..."
Lu Shufang snorted coldly and said nothing more, but her eyes were full of disdain. She picked up the chicken Lu Cheng gave her, took a bite, and found it tasteless.
Her mind was no longer on the meal. Instead, she felt increasingly unbalanced and angry the more she thought about it.
Suddenly, she put down her chopsticks heavily, breaking the brief peace at the table: "Third brother, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but look at you now. After getting married, you not only forgot about mother, but also forgot about sister. When I was taking care of you before, I spent a lot of effort on you, but now you just listen to your wife."
Lu Cheng looked embarrassed and explained, "Sister, what are you talking about? How could I forget your kindness? Yuexi is very good to me and has always been dedicated to our family. Please don't misunderstand me."
Lu Shufang didn't listen at all, and raised her voice and said, "Devoting all her heart and soul? I think she is just showing off. This is a table full of delicious food, and she usually eats like this. It's obvious that she is showing off in front of me."
Lin Yuexi finally couldn't help it, she took a deep breath and said seriously: "Sister, if you think so, I can't help it.
These meals are just our daily diet. As for what you said about showing off, I never meant that."
Lu Shufang wanted to refute, but when she saw Lu Cheng's face full of helplessness and anxiety, she swallowed the words back.
At this moment, Zi Yan, who had been concentrating on eating, suddenly raised his head, and his childish voice broke the atmosphere at the dinner table.
"Aunt, if you want to eat at my house, don't worry about my family's affairs. If you don't want to eat, just leave. I don't allow you to say anything about my mother..."
Zi Yan's crisp words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, making the already tense atmosphere even more tense.
Lu Shufang widened her eyes, unable to believe that these words came from the mouth of a child.
Seeing her brother "standing up", Xiyun also plucked up the courage, clenched her fists tightly, and said with a red face: "Yes, aunt, mom is very hard-working. Not only does she have to make money, but she also has to take care of us every day..."
Seeing the two children's resolute expressions, Lu Shufang felt a sharp pain in her heart. The love she had for her third brother in the past and her current situation intertwined with each other, causing her eyes to instantly turn red. She opened her mouth, but didn't know how to respond.
Lu Cheng felt distressed and anxious. He reached out and touched Zi Yan and Xi Yun's heads, and said softly, "Don't worry, my dears. Auntie has no ill intentions."
Then she looked at Lu Shufang, her tone gentle but unquestionable, "Sister, the children are still young, but they are right.
Yuexi has given so much to this family, I can't let her suffer any injustice. You are also my family, I don't want to see you quarreling. "
Seeing this, Lu Shufang's inner defenses collapsed. Her shoulders trembled slightly, and she covered her face with her hands, tears quietly slipping through her fingers.
At this moment, all her resentment, grievance and jealousy were vented out in her tears.
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