1624 That Young Lady is Really Crafty (1/2)
Although it wasn't her first time meeting her future father-in-law, Ye Youyou's stomach was still in knots.
Seeing that they didn't manage to have a meal together the previous night, Ye Youyou woke up early to begin her food preparations. She wanted to demonstrate her culinary skills to Li Xiao.
When she saw Li Jinnan heading to open the door, Ye Youyou could feel her heartbeat speed up. She quickly shook her muscles loose before turning to look at the entrance.
Li Xiao had not come alone. By his side was a young, handsome boy.
Li Jianqian walked in. When he saw Li Jinnan, he called out happily, ”Uncle!”
Li Jinnan waved at him and said, ”You've grown taller! Are you enjoying life in the Capital?”
Li Jianqian nodded his head in response and replied, ”Yeah! Grandpa and Grandma both treat me really well. There's an older boy who lives next door who's always teaching me something new.”
”I'm glad to hear you're getting used to it. Come, do you know this person?” Li Jinnan turned and pointed to Ye Youyou.
Li Jianqian immediately greeted, ”Hello, Aunt.”
If this had been any other occasion, Ye Youyou would have acknowledged the greeting right away.
However, Li Xiao was present, so Ye Youyou didn't dare respond.
If she answered to that form of address, would Li Xiao think she was jumping the gun?
She instinctively looked toward Li Jinnan. He raised his eyebrows and said, ”The child just greeted you.”
Ye Youyou smiled wanly but acknowledged the greeting. She waved Li Jianqian over. ”Hurry and wash your hands before dinner. Uncle, the food is ready.”
Li Xiao nodded his head and looked at the scrumptious spread laid out on the table.
His sharp and bright eyes did not reveal his mood, but he said, ”You've worked hard, Xiao Ye.”
His form of address toward her had changed artfully from Miss Ye to Xiao Ye.
Even though the change was trivial, it was enough to make Ye Youyou happy.
After apportioning rice for each individual, Ye Youyou conscientiously took her place beside Li Jinnan in silence.