Chapter 340 - Chapter 340: Chapter 348: Planning and Arrangement (1/2)
Chapter 340: Chapter 348: Planning and Arrangement
“Sister Yue, the food from your home is really delicious. I’ll have to come over often, and you better not get tired of me,” Ye Xinxin spoke with her mouth still full of cakes, puffing her cheeks with each bite. She truly had found a great place. The Han Family had so many tasty things, and she felt a bit stuffed just from eating the various tea snacks.
“Xinxin, stop eating nonstop. If you keep going, you might not be able to handle the good dishes later at the banquet. Be careful not to overeat, or you’ll regret it,” Su Wenyue, knowing Ye Xinxin’s temper, spoke frankly without ceremony. Especially since Ye Xinxin looked so adorable, Su Wenyue treated her like her own younger sister. Watching Ye Xinxin’s eating manner, she couldn’t help but comment.
“There’s even more delicious food? Then I’ll need to save some room in my stomach. But Sister Yue, why are your cakes so tasty? Wrap some up for me later, I want to take them back with me.” This kid was really not shy—pigging out at someone else’s home and now wanting to take some with her.
Su Wenyue actually fell for this kind of behavior. She had always wished for a younger sister—she was the youngest in the family and bossed around every day by her two elder brothers. She also dreamed of having a little sister to boss around and to taste the domineering flavor of being an elder sister. Unfortunately, her wish remained unfulfilled. Now she had two cousins, Lan Xin and Lan Fang, but Aunt had raised them so well that manners and etiquette were etched into their bones. They couldn’t change overnight. Even their closeness had limits and wasn’t as natural as Ye Xinxin’s, who would brazenly ask for things. Su Wenyue was more than happy about it.
Of course, it depended on the person. Fate was really a peculiar thing. Su Wenyue just felt that she hit it off with Ye Xinxin. It was the same logic that led Ye Xinxin to feel that Su Wenyue was likable at first sight.
“Okay, as long as you like it, I’ll have the Kitchen prepare more for you later. The Zhuangzi recently got a fresh batch of vegetables and fruits. I’ll have someone send some to you as well. You like the sliced bamboo shoots? I have plenty here, and I guarantee you’ll have enough,” Su Wenyue said, smiling, her expression full of indulgence and pampering as she looked at Ye Xinxin.
“Sister Yue, you’re really too good to me. From now on, you’re my real older sister.” Ye Xinxin was overwhelmed with happiness. Nothing could please a foodie more than delicious eats, and her gaze towards Su Wenyue was filled with unprecedented enthusiasm and joy.
The mutual affection between the two was palpable, a fortunate thing that the men of both households didn’t see it—otherwise, they definitely would have disapproved.
But Su Wenyue’s fondness for Ye Xinxin was genuine, and there were other matters to consider. Their home was hosting guests today, and she didn’t have time for a detailed chat with Ye Xinxin. Aunt Feng’s situation weighed heavily on her. The New Year was a time for family reunions, and although it might not happen so quickly this year, Su Wenyue still hoped that Feng Susu and her child could reunite with their family soon, despite having her own mixed motives.
Su Wenyue felt something off about the Sun Family. During the last visit at the Deng Family, Madam Sun and her daughter’s attitude had shifted from their previous fear of Marquis Bei’an Mansion, trying provocations against her several times. Although their attempts were subtle, the signs revealed a lot. Pairing this with the Sun Family’s recent actions, more could be inferred. Were the Sun Family to collude with certain individuals from their own kin, given their opposing stance and the old and new grievances, it would inevitably invite trouble.
Meanwhile, in a certain courtyard, Han Lin and Mrs. Wang frowned at the noise outside, their expressions darkening because the bodyguards preventing them from leaving the courtyard.