Cheng Dan pondered what she should say to Chen Ji.
As the curtain was lifted and then closed again, she deliberately slowed her pace and whispered, "Chen Ji, I have something to tell you."
"Huh? Old Chen is taking care of Xiao Bao. We can talk inside later." Xu Hanli strode into the kitchen without even glancing at Cheng Dan.
Before Lao Chen got married, it was understandable that she clung to him.
Now that they're married, Xu Hanli really can't stand Cheng Dan's behavior anymore.
Moreover, Chen Ji's marriage was actually arranged by Cheng Dan's father, making the relationship between the father and daughter quite complicated.
What's wrong with the leader? The leader is also a human being. The leader can make mistakes. He can also sacrifice Chen Ji's lifelong happiness for his own selfish interests!
Xu Hanli felt very indignant on behalf of his brother.
"Dr. Cheng, Old Chen is already married, you saw it yourself, your dad didn't lie to you." Xu Hanli couldn't help but say this as he passed by her.
In the darkness, Cheng Dan's expression was unreadable. She choked back tears and said, "I know, I know everything. I didn't mean anything by it. I only see him as a friend now. What's wrong with caring about a childhood friend?"
She knew Chen Ji was married! She didn't even consider doing anything about it! She was just concerned about her friend, what's wrong with that?
They all came to lecture her, as if she were some kind of monster!
Xu Hanli remained silent for a moment, then sighed and went inside without saying anything.
Cheng Dan stood in the courtyard, tears welling up in her eyes again. She bit her lip, suppressing her sorrow, and carried the dishes back into the house.
As soon as they left, Chen Ji pulled Xu Ruantang to sit down.
The group ate in silence. Xiao Bao couldn't stand seeing adults eat; he would get more excited than anyone else whenever they ate.
Xu Ruantang still fed her steamed buns little by little, the kind that are so small they're practically crumbs, afraid that she might get indigestion.
My baby has been drinking milk three times a day and eating complementary food two times a day. With the nutrition he's getting in line, his weight is increasing rapidly.
She fed Xiaobao, and Chen Ji picked up some fish meat and even removed the bones before putting it in her bowl.
Xu Ruantang didn't even need to look up to feel the intense gaze from the other side.
So, all this time, Chen Ji was just using her as a shield? This man is a real scoundrel. If he didn't want the girl, he should have just said so. Why did he have to drag her into this?
No wonder the cannon fodder characters in novels are always targeted by the female lead; it's all because of the male lead's inaction and indulgence.
"Sister-in-law, Old Chen is so good to you." Xu Hanli really knows how to bring up the sore spot. "To be honest, Chen Ji and I grew up like brothers, and he has never served me any food!"
Xu Hanli is such a jerk! Did he forget his brain at home when he came? If he doesn't speak, no one will think he's mute.
Xu Ruantang felt awkward. If Cheng Dan really was the female lead in the original book, Xu Hanli's behavior was only escalating the conflict.
Aside from some lighthearted banter, Cheng Dan hadn't touched her interests, so why should she be a frontline soldier charging into battle?!
"Hold on, we can win!" But what about all the signals she sends while playing games?!
What if the male lead gets agitated and demands she be buried with him?! What a crazy couple!
Xu Ruantang could only awkwardly pick up a few bites of food, quickly finish eating, and stand up while holding Xiaobao. "You guys eat slowly, I'm full. Xiaobao needs to go for a walk every night to fall asleep, so I'll take her for a stroll. You guys drive slowly on your way back."
Xiao Bao said she didn't, she didn't need it, she was too young to bear such a heavy burden.
Xu Ruantang left, but the fish that Chen Ji had left in her bowl remained untouched.
She took an aluminum flashlight with her when she went out, but didn't dare to go too far. She just took a walk with Xiaobao in a short distance.
The wind blowing in the countryside at night was still a bit scary. Xu Ruantang turned around and found that the jeep in front of her house was gone, so she quickly walked back.
She had just turned off her flashlight when she heard footsteps. Xu Ruantang's heart skipped a beat, and she went on high alert.
"It's me." Chen Ji's voice was low in the darkness.
Xu Ruantang breathed a sigh of relief. "You scared me! They're gone?"
"Okay, let's go home."
Chen Ji seemed to be in a bad mood. After saying that, he picked up Xiao Bao and walked towards the yard, leaving Xu Ruantang with his back turned.
Xu Ruantang didn't follow them inside; she went straight to the kitchen to boil water for washing up. Remembering what happened last time, she had specially found a curtain to hang at the kitchen doorway, which she usually kept up, only letting it fall down when taking a shower.
When she finished washing up and returned to the room, Xiao Bao was already asleep.
"Go wash up, the water's ready."
"Um."
Chen Ji stood there, seemingly wanting to say something but then hesitated, before quickly taking his things and leaving.
Xu Ruantang found a pen and paper, intending to write down all the accounts from selling small bread rolls and flower cakes. As sales increased, simply remembering everything in her head was simply unrealistic.
Keeping track of your expenses is a great habit.
Of course, she hadn't forgotten that all the raw materials she was using now belonged to Chen Ji. She planned to write them down, settle accounts one by one before leaving, and return them to him in cash.
"What are you writing?"
Xu Ruantang didn't even look up, and subconsciously replied, "Keep it in the books."
Chen Ji's brow twitched slightly, perhaps because he had just finished washing up, and his voice was clear and deep: "I have something to tell you."
"I have a question for you."
The two spoke in unison once again.
Xu Ruantang looked up at him, her eyes clear and smiling. "Shall I ask first?"
Chen Ji's Adam's apple bobbed, and he replied gently, "Yes, go ahead and ask."
How much is a pound of flour here?
Chen Ji: "......"
Although he was puzzled, he quickly replied, "Rich flour is 28 cents per pound, and japonica rice is 205 cents per pound."
Xu Ruantang quickly wrote it down.
"Where's the milk?"
"85 cents."
"Where are the eggs?"
"One yuan and thirty cents per pound."
Xu Ruantang asked a question, and Chen Ji answered it calmly.
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