Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Jian Tan looked at Xia Wei, who was sitting at the dining table with her cheeks puffed up. She took off her mask in amusement and walked over to ask in a good mood, âHave you finished lunch? Looks like Iâm still a little late.â
As he spoke, he sat in the seat that Luo Ying had just vacated for him. He glanced at the bento box in front of Xia Wei and continued with a smile, âBut it doesnât matter. You can drink this soup that Auntie made! She woke up early today and made it at four oâclock. I tasted a bowl just now. Itâs not bad. Try it too!â
Before Xia Wei could even wipe the grease off the corner of her mouth, her eyes were suddenly dazzled by Jian Tanâs overly handsome face!
Xia Wei could not understand that the person knocking on the door was Jian Tan. She was so shocked that she was stunned.
However, Xia Wei quickly came back to her senses when she saw the unfamiliar soup in Jian Tanâs hands.
She looked at Jian Tan without blinking and asked in surprise, âWhy are you here at this time? Youâ¦â
Xia Wei suddenly paused. She looked at the soup bowl that was still steaming and Jian Tanâs smiling eyes. For a moment, she was speechless.
Jian Tan maintained the action of lifting the bowl in her hand and explained gently, âDidnât 1 mention it to you that day? I said that 1 would get the auntie at home to make soup for you to nourish your body. Didnât you agree too?â
As Jian Tan spoke, he stuffed the bowl into Xia Weiâs hand. A bright and charming smile appeared on his face, making it impossible for her to refuse.
Glancing at the thing that was forcefully stuffed into her hand, Xia Wei smiled helplessly. She came back to her senses and looked at Jian Tanâs face. She teased softly, âDid I promise you this the other day? Why donât I have any impression of it? I donât dare to drink this bowl of beautiful soup personally sent over by the Best Actor! Donât tell me thereâs gold foil sprinkled in it? The kind that costs several digits to drink?â
Jian Tan raised his eyebrows slightly and said softly, âThereâs no gold, but Iâve poisoned the soup. Letâs see if you dare to drink it.â
There was an alluring fragrance in the drooling soup. It was difficult for Xia Wei to believe Jian Tanâs words against her will.
She pretended to be benevolent and glanced at Jian Tan. She said calmly, âForget it. Seeing that Auntie woke up so early and worked so hard, Iâll have a taste! Even if it was really poisoned, it canât be wasted, right?â
Jian Tan laughed out loud in a good mood. He waited for Xia Wei to take her first sip before looking sideways at the two girls standing beside them in a daze. âSit down too. Why are you standing there all the time? Itâs just that thereâs no extra empty bowl. Otherwise, I can give the two of you a bowl each.â
Luo Ying snapped back to her senses and realized that Jian Tan was indeed talking to them. She replied excitedly, âThank you, Teacher Jian Tan! But thereâs no need. You specially brought this for Weiwei. Letâs not drink it! Weiweiâs waist injury hasnât recovered yet. She should eat some good nourishment!â n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
As Luo Ying spoke, she seemed to have suddenly realized something. She reached out to hold Lin Yi, who was silent, and continued without a pause, âI suddenly remembered that I still have something to do outside. Iâll go out with Lin Yi for a while! You donât have to worry about Weiweiâs meal boxes. Iâll come back to collect them later. Weâll go out first!â
After saying this, she pulled Lin Yi and left the room. She did not notice Jian Tanâs confused gaze when she looked at her and Lin Yi.
Xia Weiâs gaze landed on Luo Ying and Lin Yiâs back view as they left in a hurry. She was still slowly drinking her soup, and no one knew what she was thinking.
Jian Tan looked at the door that was slammed shut before turning back to look at Xia Wei.
He was silent for a moment, and the smile in his eyes grew. He teased softly, âWhy does this assistant of yours look like sheâs seen a ghost when she sees me? Am I that scary?â
âDo you want to hear what youâre saying? Can you have some self-awareness? Youâre not scary! Itâs impossible for such a handsome ghost to exist in this worldâ¦â
Xia Wei had just come back to her senses and did not notice what she had said.. By the time she slowly reacted and realized that there was something wrong with what she had said, it seemed to be too late!