Lou Xining, who is usually quite the chatterbox, is surprisingly quiet this time... He quietly watches everyone’s micro-expressions, forming some conclusions in his mind.
However, he doesn’t intend to speak up, and continues eating his food with his head down, with an air of, "I know everything, but I’m just not going to say anything."
Ran Xiangsi didn’t plan on refusing, after all, it’s just a dish, no harm in trying it.
Just as she reached out with her chopsticks to eat the dish Fu Jingxuan had picked for her, a slim, long hand suddenly appeared, effortlessly pushing the plate away from her.
As the plate was pushed away, it collided with the dishes on the table, making a clear clinking sound that echoed in Ran Xiangsi’s mind.
She turned her gaze to Xing Chen beside her, wanting to ask him what madness he was up to again, only to see him looking in Fu Jingxuan’s direction.
His phoenix eyes, dark as stars, were filled with overbearing arrogance.
"My wife has a cleanliness obsession. She doesn’t eat food touched by others." His calm, unhurried voice reached her ears. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ NoᴠᴇFɪre.nᴇt
Ran Xiangsi raised an eyebrow, since when did she have this cleanliness obsession? How come she didn’t know about it?
However, the rest of the people at the table exchanged glances, not knowing what to think.
Today, they were eating Chinese food.
Isn’t it common in Chinese food to share dishes?
Across the table, Fu Jingxuan met Xing Chen’s gaze, clenching his jaw tightly.
After a long time, he finally said, "Sorry, that was thoughtless of me."
As if completely disdainful of Fu Jingxuan as a rival, Xing Chen lowered his eyes, and picked a piece of West Lake Vinegar Fish for Ran Xiangsi, placing it in her bowl.
Looking at the unexpected addition in her bowl, Ran Xiangsi felt a bit embarrassed...
What’s the matter with God Xing today? Why is he suddenly acting so childish?
Is he doing this on purpose for Fu Jingxuan to see?
Ran Xiangsi felt somewhat helpless. What could possibly be between her and Fu Jingxuan? They were meeting for the first time today.
But as the saying goes, when under someone’s roof, one has to bow their head. For the sake of her studio, Ran Xiangsi played along with Xing Chen, turning to him with a sweet smile, "Thank you."
Then, she ate the West Lake Vinegar Fish.
Satisfied with Ran Xiangsi’s actions, Xing Chen cast an unintentional glance at Fu Jingxuan, his eyes... brimming with pride.
Fu Jingxuan gritted his teeth, clenching his chopsticks tightly, his face a bit pale.
Taking a bite of the dish, Ran Xiangsi felt that it was too disrespectful to Fu Jingxuan, deciding to say something polite to ease the awkwardness, "Mr. Fu, don’t mind me, I... do have a slight cleanliness obsession. I heard you just returned to the country? Have you found a place to stay?"
Upon hearing this, Fu Jingxuan quickly turned his head to Ran Xiangsi, "Miss Ran, you’re too kind. It was my inconsideration. Houses in A City are easy to find. I had a friend get me a place in the south of the city; the location is quite good."
"In the south of the city? What a coincidence, I live in the south too. Let’s go together later? We’re on the same route!" Ran Xiangsi found Fu Jingxuan increasingly adorable.
They had both been to Lansi Country, both computer experts, both liked shrimp, and now they even lived in the same part of the city...
This person, she felt a real connection with him!
"Sure." Fu Jingxuan looked at the smile on Ran Xiangsi’s face, and his mood seemed to brighten as well, the previous awkwardness gone.
But who knew, Xing Chen’s deep voice would suddenly interrupt, laced with acidic jealousy.