But soon, everyone's eyes turned to Chu Xun. Xie Zhenhua and Quan Yicheng looked surprised. Xie Mingying's originally dim eyes regained a glimmer of light. She glanced at Li Xiyue and a smile appeared on her lips.
She knew that Ah Xun didn't really like her. He hadn't even told her about his family affairs; he was just playing around with her.
She still has hope!
Chu Xingbang's face visibly darkened. Before, whether he was scolding or yelling at Chu Xun, it was all just for show. But now, Chu Xingbang was genuinely angry.
Chu Xun's smile faded, and he dared not meet his grandfather's gaze.
"Ah Xun, did I say something wrong?" Li Xiyue asked in a low voice.
Chu Xun took her hand and shook his head. "It's nothing."
"Yueyue, it's not your fault, it's that kid Chu Xun... Let's eat first. Come on, try our Beijing specialty roast duck. You probably haven't had it before, have you?" Chu Xingbang quickly regained his smile and put a duck leg on Li Xiyue's plate.
"I've never had this before." Li Xiyue picked up a duck leg, took a bite, and nodded repeatedly. "It's delicious."
It is indeed tastier than Peking duck of later generations; the authentic version is still the most genuine.
Everyone laughed, even Xie Mingying, who had been in a bad mood because Chu Xun brought his girlfriend back, happily drank with Quan Yicheng.
It was as if nothing had just happened.
Chu Xun, however, kept his head down, drinking without saying a word, his emotions appearing quite complex.
Li Xiyue rummaged through the food in her bowl and sighed softly. It seemed that Chu Xun was hiding something from her.
After the meal, the table was cleared, and fruit and snacks were served. It wasn't until late that Xie Zhenhua and his grandson took their leave.
Before leaving, Xie Zhenhua invited Li Xiyue to visit his home.
Even Xie Mingying extended a warm invitation repeatedly, and Li Xiyue couldn't refuse, so she agreed.
After the grandfather and grandson left, Chu Xun was summoned to the study on the first floor by Chu Xingbang for a talk.
Aunt Tian then led her to a room that had been prepared long ago. "Yueyue, this room has good lighting and ventilation. The old commander specially asked me to prepare it for you. A-Xun's room is next door."
"Thank you, Aunt Tian."
"No need to thank me, you should rest first. If you need anything, just let me know, don't be shy." After saying that, Aunt Tian left with a smile.
Li Xiyue looked around the room. It was very spacious, bright and clean, and the quilts and pillows were all new. She was very satisfied.
She walked to the window and looked at the heavy snow falling outside, thinking to herself, "Chu Xun must be getting scolded by his grandfather right now."
"Why did you keep it from Yueyue?" Chu Xingbang slammed his fist on the table in anger in the study.
Chu Xun's voice was low, "I..."
Chu Xingbang saw through his thoughts and asked, "What are you afraid of?"
My grandson has always been fearless since he was a child, but this is the first time I've seen him so indecisive and hesitant.
Chu Xun stared at the photo frame on the desk, remaining silent.
Chu Xingbang also looked at the photo frame, sighed, and said earnestly, "Chu Xun, you are a soldier, and soldiers should not be cowards."
“I know, but Grandpa…”
"No buts. You must tell her about your family situation as soon as possible. Otherwise, I won't be able to speak up for you with your grandfather Liao."
Old Liao already disapproved of his grandson's relationship with Yueyue, and if he found out that his grandson had kept it a secret from Yueyue, he would definitely turn on him.
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