Shen Tangning spotted Wang Zhineng next to Chi's mother at a glance. Although she was dressed as a maid, her beauty was undeniable, like a flower bud about to bloom.
Mrs. Chi looked somewhat embarrassed, her eyes darting back and forth between Shen Tangning and Chi Yan. Of course, Wang Zhineng was not someone she had invited, but this person was eloquent and knew how to lower herself, frequently bringing up the old lady, so Mrs. Chi couldn't refuse her.
The atmosphere fell into an inexplicable silence for a moment.
Chi Yan walked straight over and sat down, staring intently at the dishes laid out on the table: "What delicious food is served tonight?"
Clearly, he didn't notice the unfamiliar faces next to Chi's mother at all.
Chi's mother secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that Shen Tangning sat down with a relaxed expression, she gave him a reproachful look and said, "Eat, eat, eat! All you know is how to eat!"
He has absolutely no tact; she's worried for him!
Chi Yan was completely bewildered. Had his mother taken the wrong medicine? He hadn't provoked her recently, had he?
After reflecting on the things he had recently missed, he felt relieved and said in a lazy tone, "Isn't the point of living a whole life to pursue these things?"
He noticed someone was spying on him, glanced over, but didn't pay much attention.
Shen Tangning held her cup, somewhat absentmindedly. A fragrant breeze wafted by, and someone said softly, "The tea has gone cold. Let me refill the cup for the young mistress."
She stopped what she was doing, looked up, and saw Wang Zhineng with her head down, giving her a cautious smile.
Shen Tangning remained silent, quietly watching her movements. After pouring her tea, the other woman naturally approached Chi Yan's side: "Young Master..."
Chi Yan subconsciously raised his head, his gaze falling on the other person's face, and he paused.
Shen Tangning didn't look any further and turned her face away.
Then, a loud sneeze drew attention. She looked over and saw Chi Yan covering his mouth and nose, his brows furrowed, looking hesitant as he spoke to Wang Zhi Ning:
"I don't like this smell, could you stand a little further away?"
His tone was as tactful as possible, and his expression was exceptionally sincere, so the words he spoke were doubly damaging.
Wang Zhineng's expression froze almost instantly, and she couldn't maintain her smile.
"..."
Xueqing almost couldn't help but laugh. She took a few steps forward and snatched the work from Xueqing's hands, her tone deliberately saying, "You're not used to doing these things, so let me do it."
Wang Zhineng was pushed aside, her face slightly embarrassed, but no one cared about her feelings.
After Chi Yan's interruption, the atmosphere at the table became noticeably more relaxed. He felt that it was too quiet beside him, so he turned his head and saw that Shen Tangning was casually putting food into her mouth.
He picked up her favorite dish and put it in her bowl: "Eat more, like a cat."
She glanced at me gently, her red lips moving slightly: "Eat yours."
Chi Yan noticed that Shen Tangning didn't touch the food he had picked up until the very end, and his expression became slightly serious.
Although he didn't use serving chopsticks, she usually gives him face in this situation!
Could it be... that she's still angry with her from before?
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After eating, the two walked along the road to digest their food.
"That maidservant who was with Mother just now..." Chi Yan had just started to speak when Shen Tangning slowed down, and many guesses suddenly flashed through her mind.
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