Chapter 252 - Chapter 252: Chapter 250 Ye Lei and Xingyu call each other brother, Sisi is anxious (1/2)

Chapter 252: Chapter 250 Ye Lei and Xingyu call each other brother, Sisi is anxious

Father seemed to have eaten quite a lot, perhaps because there were guests present, his face sported an extra bit of smile and less of the usual solemnity.

The two children were already full early on, with YingEr sticking close to Liu Sisi and seemingly half-asleep as she played with the strings in her hand.

Xuan’er had also set down his bowl, his bright eyes constantly glancing at the conversation between the two, evidently very interested in what they were discussing.

At the exciting part of the conversation, he couldn’t help but clench his little fists, itching to experience it all himself.

On the contrary, Liu Sisi remained silent throughout the exchange, occasionally adding some dishes for father and the two children, and adding a few more vegetables to the pot.

“…At the time, I was sitting nearby eating noodles. That person looked incredibly anxious, but who would’ve thought the result would be like this?” Di Yelei said as he picked up some meat slices from the pot, placing them into his bowl.

“Hmm, it’s often like that in this world. Some words are true but appear false, while others are lies yet are believed without a doubt. It’s our job as constables to discern which is which.”

Zuo Xingyu across the table nodded in summary, his gaze suddenly shifting towards Liu Sisi: “Madam seems to be eating very little. Are tonight’s dishes not to your taste?”

Huh? How did the topic suddenly come to her?

Liu Sisi looked up at everyone and then hurriedly lowered her head to hide the annoyance behind her eyes: “Constable Zuo is joking. I caught a cold today, so I don’t have much appetite. It’s our fault for not providing better dishes for such esteemed guests.”

“Madam, that’s not right. Drinking and feasting are what our kind should do. Engaging in poetic discourse like scholars is truly exhausting. Fortunately, Madam understands my heart, which leads me to admire your wisdom.”

Zuo Xingyu spoke with conviction.

But his words pierced Liu Sisi’s heart, each one feeling like a needle, making her teeth itch with hatred!

She had only made the hot pot reluctantly, and now it had become her “deep understanding” of Zuo Xingyu. How could she not be angry?

“I am flattered by the praise! This meal was specially prepared for Constable Zuo, so please eat more, and do enjoy yourself.” Liu Sisi narrowed her eyes and stared at him.

“Brother Zuo, you’re absolutely right! Good! Come on, let’s eat! There’s wine too. Brother Zuo, you must drink more!”

Di Yelei laughed heartily, calling for Zuo Xingyu and quickly pouring him a cup of wine, as well as one for himself.

“Ye Lei, you’re still recovering from your injury. You can’t drink!”

Liu Sisi stretched out her hand to cover the cup.

Zuo Xingyu’s eyes narrowed, and then relaxed, as he picked up his cup and took a sip of wine.

“Sisi! Since I’m in such a good mood with Brother Zuo today, just let me drink one cup. One cup, alright?”

Di Yelei whispered, pleading.

“No! This is the third time you’ve said that. You’ve cried wolf too many times, and no one believes you anymore.” Liu Sisi stubbornly covered the cup with her hand and took away the cup in one motion.

Di Yelei was dumbstruck, with no cup left, how could he drink?

This scene immediately amused everyone in the room, including the usually serious Zuo Xingyu, who couldn’t help but smile.

“Madam is just looking out for you, Ye Lei. You’ve had a lot to drink already, and you should be more concerned about your injury. Once you’ve healed, we brothers can drink to our hearts’ content!”

Zuo Xingyu’s words immediately won Di Yelei’s support.