Chapter 257: He Really Was a Grateful Person
At this moment, Jiang Chenglang looked at Feng Lin Bai sympathetically.
He let out a sigh. “Forget it, you can stay for dinner.”
It was just another pair of chopsticks. No matter how many meals he had with the Jiang family, it would be very difficult for Jiang Yu to realize that something was up.
Feng Linbai was not put off. He said, “Thank you for your kindness, Director Jiang.”
Then, he turned around and sat down beside Jiang Yu. He even gave him the eye.
Jiang Chenglang: ???
He had been too careless!
Usually, when he and Feng Linbai fought behind the scenes, he would fight to sit next to Jiang Yu.
Today though, he had felt a tiny bit of sympathy for Feng Linbai. This person had just taken advantage of his weakness?
He was really shameless!
Jiang Chenglang despised himself in his heart. He really had too much d*mn sympathy!
Jiang Chenglang sat down in front of Jiang Yu in a huff. Then, he saw Feng Linbai pick up some food for Jiang Yu and said softly, “Yu’er, eat more of this.”
Jiang yu replied politely, “Thank you.”
“Yu’er, I’ve told you many times already. There’s no need to be so polite with me.” Feng Linbai turned his body and looked at Jiang Yu with a loving and gentle gaze. “I should be treating you well. I’m just worried that I’m not good enough for you.”
Jiang Yu did not see Feng Linbai’s gaze.
She ate the chicken in her bowl and thought to herself, Feng Linbai sure seems super grateful that she has cured his eyes.
Hmmm, he really was a grateful person.
Thinking about it, did she make the wrong move?
Should she just make some sort of request with Feng Linbai and let him satisfy that so that he would stop thinking about it?
It was as if he wanted to make it up to her.
She doesn’t lack anything though, neither did she want anything. However, it wasn’t good for Feng Linbai to keep thinking about how to repay her.
He was being too attentive. It was a little unbearable.
Feng Linbai had no idea that what he had just said didn’t cause any ripples in Jiang Yu’s heart. She thinks that he’s just returning the favor, for her treatment. She even looked down on his intimate and friendly approach.
Ignorance is bliss though. He looked at Jiang Yu’s face in happiness. Up close, his little lady’s skin was so soft and tender. She was so adorable.
Jiang Chenglang saw that Feng Linbai was getting closer and closer. He placed his chopsticks on his bowl a little too loudly and asked, “Fifth Young Master Feng, why aren’t you eating?”
Feng Linbai said righteously, “I’m a slow eater.”
Jiang Chenglang said with a fake smile, “If you eat any slower, I’m afraid that the rice will spoil.”
Feng Linbai pretended to be surprised and said, “Is the quality of the rice here so bad? I’ll be sure to send over some rice and vegetables tomorrow. Don’t worry, it will all be of top quality. No need to thank me and don’t worry about the money.”
“I don’t want people to keep saying that I’m freeloading.”
Jiang Chenglang almost vomited blood.
The corner of Guan Hongshun’s mouth twitched.
Xiao Bai, aren’t you just here to have your fill every day?
Now he even wanted to pay for it?
He was amazed by this side of Feng Linbai. It was as if a door to a new world had been opened.
In the past, Feng Linbai always had a straight face on. He has never seen him show so many expressions. Moreover, the words he used to scold people were not the same as before. His tone dripped with sarcasm.
He still remembered, a few years ago, when he accepted him as a student, he had already lost the use of his eyes.
At that time, his entire person was very gloomy and he had been cold to everyone around him.
Chapter 258: With This Little Girl by His Side, He Was as Happy as a Clam
Although the other students had tried their best to cheer him up, perhaps he had experienced too much and it wasn’t easy for him to open up his heart. As a result, he had trouble getting along with the other students.
Even though their relationship improved over time, Feng Linbai wasn’t as relaxed as he was now. As he looked at Jiang Yu, his eyes were filled with longing.
It was like watching someone who had been trapped in the dark for so long and had suddenly encountered a ray of light.
After spending some time with the Jiang family and interacting with Jiang Yu, Guan Hongshun too felt that this little girl was not bad at all.
Although she didn’t say much, there were small details that revealed she was actually a very good and kind-hearted girl.
For example, she would accompany him on his walk every day, or she would remind him not to eat too many snacks.
For example, she would accompany him when he practiced his piano. When he spoke, she would listen attentively. She did not show any annoyance toward this old man at all, she would even cooperates with him and learns how to play other musical instruments.
Guan Hongshun really wanted to stay here and not leave.
With this little girl by his side, he was as happy as a clam.
Jiang Chenglang suppressed the anger in his heart. Before he could retort, his phone suddenly rang.
He took a look at the number and picked up the call.
Nobody knew what was being said on the other end but Jiang Chenglang’s expression got uglier and uglier. In the end, he said, “I understand. I’ll head back and take care of it now.”
Jiang Chenglang put down his chopsticks and said to Jiang Yu, “Xiao Yu, I have an urgent matter at the company. I have to go back and take care of it. I can’t accompany you for dinner tonight.”
Jiang Yu nodded. “You can go.”
She was almost done eating anyway.
Moreover, Jiang Yu couldn’t understand why she would need anyone to accompany her when eating such a fragrant and enjoyable thing. It wasn’t like others could eat for her.
Jiang Chenglang left in a hurry.
Feng Linbai, on the other hand, cupped his chin.
If he wasn’t mistaken, when Jiang Chenglang picked up the phone just now, he subconsciously glanced at Jiang Yu?
Why was that?
Could it be… Did that urgent matter have something to do with Yu’er?
In that case, things were going to get interesting.
Feng Linbai smiled faintly and picked up some food for Jiang Yu. “Yu’er, eat more. You’re too skinny.”
Guan Hongshun held the bowl in his hands and was at a loss.
The other lightbulb had left. Should this old-fashioned lightbulb stay or leave?
…
In the morning.
Jiang Yu stood at the door, gift in hand. She knocked on the door.
She had only knocked once before the door flew open.
An Yimin said happily, “Yu Yu, you’re here! Come in, quickly. I’ve already prepared shoes for you.”
Jiang Yu looked at the slippers on the floor. The pink kitty-patterned shoes were a little worn. It was probably the slippers that she had worn while living here. After cleaning them, he must have put them out.
Jiang Yu changed her shoes and walked into the house.
She looked around and sized up the decorations in the house.
Although the decorations in the house were a little old, they were all very neat and organized. It did not feel cluttered. Instead, they were very warm and had a sense of life. With one look, one could tell that the owner was very attentive in taking care of the house.
Strangely, everything around her, from the paintings hanging on the wall or the scale at the corner, everything gave her a very strong sense of familiarity.
Jiang Yu covered her chest with her hand. The painful feeling in her heart surged up again.
It wasn’t painful, it was like there was something heavy on her chest.
“Yu Yu, you’re here!”
A woman in an apron walked out of the kitchen. She wiped her hands and said happily, “Yu Yu, it must have been hard for you to come all the way here, right? I’ll go get you a glass of water.”
Chapter 259: How Could They Still Think of Themselves as Jiang Yu’s Parents
After saying that, she scolded An Yimin, “And you, seriously, why are you making Yu Yu stand there? Hurry up and let her sit!”
An Yimin said, “Alright, alright, I know. I just haven’t said it yet. Do you think you’re the only one who dotes on Yu Yu?”
Xun Shaorong pretended to be displeased and glared at him. “You only know how to say nice things. Show me some action. Ai, I have no time to debate with you.”
She went back into the kitchen to get Jiang Yu some water.
Jiang Yu sat down on the sofa.
Soon, Xun Shaorong walked out and handed her a light blue ceramic cup. Jiang Yu thanked her and when she looked down into the cup, she was stunned.
There was a slice of lemon in the cup.
Xun Shaorong said thoughtfully, “Just how you like it, lemon in water. It’s fresh, I just bought it today. Also, I’m preparing some of your favorite dishes for lunch today. I bought them specifically for today. I bet it’s been a long time since you’ve had these dishes, right?”
After Xun Shaorong reported the list of dishes, she asked, “Is there anything else you want to eat? Just tell Mommy, I’ll get your daddy to go out and buy it now.”
An Yimin coughed twice.
“Ahem.”
Xun Shaorong glared at him. “What? Is your throat itchy? If it’s itchy, then take some medicine. Why do you get sick the moment Yu Yu gets here? Go away, don’t infect Yu Yu.”
An Yimin was anxious. Why didn’t she understand him?
What do you mean by “just tell Mommy”? What about “ask your daddy”? Yu Yu has already returned to the Jiang family. How could they still think of themselves as Jiang Yu’s parents?
Jiang Yu shook her head. “There’s no need. That’s plenty to eat.”
Xun Shaorong said habitually, “Alright then. Mommy will be in the kitchen.”
An Yimin added, “Yu Yu, you stay here for a bit. I’ll go into the kitchen to see if there’s anything I can help with.”
Jiang Yu nodded.
An Yimin followed Xun Shaorong into the kitchen. As soon as he closed the door, he immediately lowered his voice and scolded, “How could you forget to change your words again? I’ve already said it before. We’re no longer Yu Yu’s parents. If she calls us ‘mommy and daddy’, if word got out, it wouldn’t look very good.”
“You have to remember to change your words. Otherwise, if others find out, they’ll point their finger at Yu Yu. Don’t make things hard for Yu Yu.”
Xun Shaorong finally came to her senses. “Did I say something wrong again?”
“Yes!”
“Sigh, I can only blame myself. I was too excited to see Yu Yu. It’s just that, after saying it for so many years, it’s really hard to change…”
“Even if it’s hard to change, you have to change it!”
An Yimin’s tone became stern, “Besides, you also said that Yu Yu hasn’t eaten these dishes for a long time. Upon returning to the Jiang family, I’m sure she has eaten all kinds of good food. You really have to pay extra attention to your words.”
Xun Shaorong was startled and muttered, “I feel like Yu Yu just went on a long trip. It’s like she was sent to a boarding school, and then she’s finally home for the winter and summer holidays. Which mother doesn’t prepare good food and drinks for their child when they come home?”
“Yu Yu wasn’t sent to a boarding school though. She went back to where she belongs. If you don’t change your thinking, this won’t work out well.”
An Yimin patted her shoulder, “I understand how you feel but the last time we met, the older brothers of the Jiang family were all pretty good. They really care about Yu Yu. It’s a good thing that she went back to the Jiang family. She’s with a family who really cares about her, you don’t have to worry too much.”
Xun Shaorong lowered his eyes and sighed. “I understand.”