Xiaoxiao looked at those two people. It turned out that was Guo Feng, Wang Xiangxiang’s childhood friend. Although she had always denied it, from what she could see now, it was definitely the case. Only in such a relationship would Wang Xiangxiang dare to let the other make demands so unreservedly, and the other would agree without a second word.
Seeing the two chatter on endlessly, a smile played on Xiaoxiao’s lips. She guessed that must have been how the two always interacted. Looking at their dynamic, it was somewhat similar to how Chu Lian and Wang Xiangxiang used to interact.
Speaking of Chu Lian, Xiaoxiao looked at him, huh? Why had the air pressure suddenly dropped? He couldn’t be about to spill his jealousy all over, could he? Now that would be interesting.
As expected, Chu Lian couldn’t bear it any longer, and he finally spoke out, "Are you two done talking?"
Only then did Wang Xiangxiang remember she had been talking to another man in front of Chu Lian like that. Would he think she was too arrogant and domineering? She immediately composed herself, and with evident embarrassment began to speak, "Let me introduce, this is my business partner, Guo Feng."
Guo Feng glanced at Wang Xiangxiang, correcting her, "Not just business partners."
Wang Xiangxiang shot him a glare, signaling him to shut up, and then continued with the introductions, "This is Chu Lian, the Young Master of Yuelai Restaurant, and this is my good friend, Zhong Xiaoxiao."
After Wang Xiangxiang had finished introducing them, Guo Feng greeted them with politeness, "I’ve long admired both of you; Xiangxiang owes much to your care."
In fact, the Guo and Wang families had been friends for generations. Guo Feng had been sickly since childhood, which was why a child bride had been arranged for him. However, after the child bride was sold, Guo Feng’s illness had improved. There had been attempts to matchmake the two children, but as the kids showed no romantic interest in each other, they were eventually dropped. Although they didn’t have feelings of love, they indeed had a strong sibling-like bond.
But Chu Lian knew nothing of this. Hearing the other calling her "Xiangxiang" made his jealousy spill over completely, "Taking care of Xiangxiang is our duty; no need for your reminder."
"..." Seeing Chu Lian was out of good words, Xiaoxiao quickly interjected, "My sister has mentioned you before, and today I finally get to meet you."
"Xiangxiang has also mentioned you a lot. She even said you started a fish pond. That’s really impressive."
"Oh, that’s just a fluke."
Mentioning the fish pond reminded Guo Feng of something, so he said to Wang Xiangxiang, "Oh, speaking of which, Xiangxiang, I should introduce you to someone someday, a friend of mine, Han Yongsheng from Yongan Fish Pond."
"..." Hearing the name Han Yongsheng, Wang Xiangxiang’s heart skipped a beat. That was a name she never wanted to mention again, not wanting to recall the past, "No need."
Just as Guo Feng was about to say something else, he was stopped by Chu Lian, "Master Guo, it’s getting late, and we have other matters. I think perhaps you should..."
At that moment, Wang Xiangxiang also spoke, "You should go ahead and leave, we indeed have matters to attend to."
Guo Feng understood Wang Xiangxiang too well and knew she had things to do, so he did not insist on staying longer, "Then I’ll take my leave, everyone."
But he hadn’t walked more than a few steps before he returned, pulling Wang Xiangxiang to one side and whispered, "Xiangxiang, that Chu Lian has been hostile towards me the whole time. Has he taken a fancy to you? If he has, just marry him and be done with it. Did you hear me? Stop being so picky; you’re becoming an old maid."
Wang Xiangxiang’s face flushed with embarrassment as she watched Guo Feng walk away.
Seeing Wang Xiangxiang return with a flushed face, Chu Lian felt an unprecedented sense of crisis. He felt that if he didn’t lay his cards on the table now, rivals would be everywhere. So he said to Wang Xiangxiang, "When we get home later, I have something to tell you."