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"Is there a difference?"
The old man, displeased, pinched the chess piece. At this moment, Yi Nansheng spoke up, "It's rare for me to visit Grandpa. After dinner, let me play a few games with you."
"Alright. Yi Nansheng is the best." The old man took the opportunity to relent and finally set down the chess piece in his hand.
Jian Yunong silently breathed a sigh of relief. She had been a bit worried when the old man was upset earlier.
"Thinking of his good side? So moved that you wish to throw yourself into his arms?" Huo Jincheng's charming voice lowered to her ear. Jian Yunong pressed her lips together; this man had previously shown no interest in her, so why was he paying her so much attention now?
"Yes." Jian Yunong couldn't help but retort, "I am indeed very moved. But it's not like I think about those kinds of things like you do."
Huo Jincheng's expression turned slightly cold as he tightened his grip on Jian Yunong's shoulder. "Well... if you don't want others to misunderstand, then don't do things that might lead to misunderstandings."
"Alright, come over for dinner quickly. The newlyweds are so sweet; they can't help but stick together at this time." The grandmother's voice came over, waking up the two who were in a standoff.
This was the Huo Family Old Residence.
Jian Yunong and Huo Jincheng had fallen out, and neither was in a good position.
Yi Nansheng's eyes slightly lowered, but the hand resting on his knee betrayed the true feelings hidden beneath his calm exterior.
Le Yi sat beside him and saw everything clearly.
Feeling uncomfortable?
It was right to feel uncomfortable. From Le Yi's understanding of Huo Jincheng, such situations would only increase. She had anticipated this scene long before Huo Jincheng married Jian Yunong, waiting for Yi Nansheng to give up.
But when she saw him truly upset, Le Yi did not feel the anticipated joy of revenge.
She felt uncomfortable too, as if a lump of cotton was blocking her chest, suffocating her almost to the point of breathlessness.
"Honey," Le Yi's gentle voice sounded, "eat more of this, it's nourishing. You've been working overtime a lot lately, and I've noticed you've lost quite a bit of weight."
"That's right. Xiaoyi hasn't been back for a long time. Young people shouldn't overwork themselves; while you're still young, you should hurry up and have a baby, that's the real deal!"
The speaker was Lady Huo.
"Hasn't it been a few years since you got married?"
"Why hasn't there been any movement? I think it's Xiaoyi who's too dedicated!"
Yi Nansheng held his chopsticks and remained silent.
Le Yi couldn't help but explain, "I'm just busy with work. I feel like I'm not ready yet. Grandpa, Grandma, I still see myself as a child; I'm afraid if I have a baby now, I won't be able to be a good mother."
"Does anyone really feel ready? We all went through this. Everyone has their first time. If you don't take that step, you'll always be stuck in place!"
"That's right, even if you're worried about not being able to take care of the child well, Grandpa and Grandma will help you!"
Le Yi pouted and smiled, "I'm just afraid you’ll spoil the child! Grandpa and Grandma will spoil them rotten."
"Hey! You little brat, how can you complain about us!" Although the old man puffed up his cheeks in mock anger, it was clear to everyone that he wasn't really mad; his words were filled with affection for Le Yi. "Wait until you've played around for a few more years before asking us for help; we won't help then!"
Le Yi stuck out her tongue. "So when the time comes, I’ll just have to beg Grandpa and Grandma to help me?"
"That depends on how many you have."
"I'm afraid having too many will tire you out."
"Not at all, not at all!" Grandma Huo laughed heartily, turning her gaze toward Jian Yunong. "Nong Nong, don't learn from this little brat Le Yi! She's been spoiled by us! At her age, she still thinks she's a baby! Nong Nong looks like such a good child; you'll be easy to raise!"
The artillery suddenly fell upon Jian Yunong.
At the dining table, only she and Yi Nansheng were outsiders.
Neither she nor Yi Nansheng had the right to act spoiled and refuse the elder's requests.
Le Yi, although scheming, was clearly helping Yi Nansheng just now, taking the blame for their years of marriage without children upon herself.
Le Yi must still love Yi Nansheng very much.
Otherwise, she wouldn't go to such lengths for him, even involving her own brother.
Jian Yunong felt conflicted; she couldn't laugh or not laugh. Huo Jincheng sat beside her casually, showing no intention of intervening.
However, she didn't expect him to help anyway.
"Grandma, if you praise me like this, I might get proud," Jian Yunong forced a smile. "I've always thought I was chubby; even Huo Jincheng thinks I'm fat. He keeps pinching my face and urging me to lose weight."
"When did I..." Huo Jincheng straightened up instinctively to refute Jian Yunong, immediately drawing Mrs. Huo's displeasure. "Don't listen to this little brat! Those sharp-faced people outside all look the same; I can't tell who is who! You are just right! Once we see you, we won't forget! We all like you this way! Being a bit plump is good! That's a blessing that can't be sought after! Don't learn from those pretentious ones who pick and choose when eating; they think one bowl of rice is too much. Watching them is like watching a suicide."
It sounded like she was hinting at someone...
The only person who could make Grandma Huo so unhappy and leave Huo Jincheng speechless must be Bai Ru. After all, she was a star, and maintaining her figure was crucial, but the elder was not satisfied.
Jian Yunong never expected that in her lifetime, her round face would receive such high praise.
Is it a blessing? It must be a blessing!
She buried her head in her food, the corners of her mouth subtly curling into an almost imperceptible smile, thinking she was hiding it well, unaware that it had caught Huo Jincheng's eye.
Huo San Shao's eyes instantly darkened, and a bowl of rice was scattered all over the place.
However, he couldn't refute anything; his grandparents were in a fit of anger. If he brought up Bai Ru again, the dining table might be overturned.
After dinner, Yi Nansheng was pulled away to play chess, while Le Yi followed to watch, gently preparing fruit for her husband afterward. Jian Yunong sat at the dining table, quietly finishing her third bowl.
"Help me get some food."
Huo Jincheng was unhappy seeing her eat so heartily.
Especially when he saw how Le Yi treated her husband, while his own wife was buried in her meal, completely unconcerned about him.
"Don't you have hands at your age?"
Jian Yunong didn't even glance at him, deftly peeling shrimp. The Boiled Shrimp was simply a delicacy to her.
Just a moment ago, Grandma had seen her clinging to that plate of shrimp and happily asked someone to bring out the remaining Boiled Shrimp for her to enjoy slowly.
Jian Yunong was thoroughly engrossed in her meal.
"Jian Yunong, you have some nerve to complain in front of Grandpa and Grandma! When did I say you gained weight? Do I need to tell you you're fat? Just look at yourself; you dare to eat a third bowl! The elders have finished and left, and you're still here eating. It’s as if I usually mistreat you and don’t let you eat enough!"
Huo Jincheng noticed that his little wife was enjoying herself even more and hadn’t absorbed a word he said.
Especially when she peeled shrimp; those delicate hands glistened with oil, making them irresistibly beautiful. Her fingers moved skillfully as she peeled the shrimp shell, keeping the meat intact. She delicately dipped it in soy sauce with her elegant fingers. The white shrimp meat contrasted with the brown soy sauce, greatly enhancing one's appetite.
Huo Jincheng found himself inexplicably tempted by Jian Yunong's eating style, despite having no interest in Boiled Shrimp. That dish must be delicious! Especially the ones Jian Yunong had; they must have been something special made by Grandma.
Just as Jian Yunong had peeled a shrimp and was about to eat it, the man beside her suddenly grabbed her wrist and snatched away the shrimp she had just dipped in sauce.
"Not bad."
Huo Jincheng slowly chewed, his demeanor relaxed yet arrogant.
For a foodie, snatching food was simply intolerable!
"Huo Jincheng!" She glared at him, peeling the second shrimp while quietly moving a bit farther away from him. "If you try to take my food again, I will tell Grandpa and Grandma that you are bullying me!"
"Go ahead, shout it out right here. I would love to hear how you plan to complain!" Huo Jincheng said with an air of superiority.
"…"
Thick-skinned!
Jian Yunong huffed, lowering her head and choosing not to engage with him.
"Are you angry?"
In less than ten seconds, a shadow appeared beside Jian Yunong as Huo Jincheng sat down next to her. "It's just one shrimp I took."
"You are bullying me!"
Jian Yunong suddenly let out a cold laugh. "Are you like this with Bai Ru too? I heard that back in the day, you listened to her every word and had countless arguments with your family for her sake. Have you gotten so used to being a slave that now you enjoy tormenting others to feel important?"
Huo Jincheng stared at her profile, the contemptuous curve of his lips glaringly obvious.
"Over one shrimp, is it really necessary to blow things out of proportion? Yi Nansheng cheated on you, and you're still hung up on him. You have double standards. What gives you the confidence to criticize others?"
Jian Yunong never expected that he would know the details of her breakup with Yi Nansheng. She had hardly told anyone about it. It was too embarrassing; Jian Yunong certainly wouldn't go around spreading that story.
Years ago, she hurriedly escaped the country, and some people thought she was the one who was unfaithful, leaving Yi Nansheng to study abroad.
After all, the person Yi Nansheng cheated with was not Le Yi.
Isn't it ironic?
Jian Yunong had caught Yi Nansheng with another woman, someone she simply could not accept. She had thought that Yi Nansheng would be with that woman, but… six months later, news of Yi Nansheng's marriage to Le Yi broke.
“How do you know?”
Jian Yunong put down what she was holding and looked at him seriously. “Did you investigate me?”
Huo Jincheng's expression stiffened slightly as he picked up a wet wipe, casually wiped his hands a couple of times, and tossed it aside. Impatiently, he replied, “Shouldn't I understand my wife's history clearly?”
Jian Yunong immediately lost her appetite.
A marriage without love feels like trying to forge a path through thorns without armor.
At any moment, one could be hurt.
She never thought about having a deep bond with Huo Jincheng; she only sought to coexist peacefully. But now it seemed even mutual respect was difficult to achieve.
“My wife must be innocent.” Huo Jincheng stood up, looking down at her.
Jian Yunong suddenly smiled while pinching her greasy hands. “Why bother investigating me? If you’re going to investigate me, at least do it professionally. You don’t even know how wild I’ve been abroad.”
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