Tang Yanqi’s eyes were very calm, eerily calm, with an expression far beyond her age.
In the Tang Family, Tang Yanqi was always silent. Over the years, their mode of interaction was nothing but silence or a question and answer.
When she was little, Tang Yanqi’s calmness manifested as obedience. As she grew up, it turned into composure, but now, it has become indifference.
Perhaps it was the indifference in her eyes that pained Tang Ruhai’s eyes. For once, Tang Ruhai sighed, "Since you’re here, why don’t you stay for dinner before you leave?"
Shen Wanqing flashed a peculiar expression, and Tang Yanqi was also momentarily surprised. Tang Ruhai, her father, asked her to stay for dinner?
Ha, what words should be used to describe this?
Tang Yanqi’s surprise didn’t last even a second before it completely vanished from her face. She sneered, "Thank you, but no need. With me here, your appetite would diminish, and so would mine."
Having said that, without waiting to see Tang Ruhai’s reaction, Tang Yanqi turned around to leave. Before she could take a step, the housemaid’s voice called from outside, "Sir? You’ve arrived, please come in."
The next moment, Sheng Jianan’s tall figure appeared in front of Tang Yanqi, leaving her dumbfounded.
Tang Ruhai and Shen Wanqing were also stunned, but they reacted much faster than Tang Yanqi, quickly shifting from their earlier indifferent attitude and smiling, "Jianan is here? Come in, come in."
Shen Wanqing was gentle and graceful, her smile perfectly timed. Tang Ruhai appeared a bit more composed than her. However, when facing the younger Sheng Jianan, though they affectionately called him "Jianan," their attitude was one of utmost respect.
Only Tang Yanqi stood there, dazed. The arrival of Sheng Jianan had a significant impact on her.
"Wanwan, what are you standing there for? Quickly invite Jianan to sit down."
The one speaking was Tang Ruhai. Only then did Tang Yanqi come back to her senses and awkwardly invited Sheng Jianan to sit down.
"Jianan, I heard from Wanwan that you were in a meeting. It must have been tiring."
Sheng Jianan’s gaze lingered on Tang Yanqi for two seconds, laughing lightly, "Yes, it just ended."
His hearing and vision were excellent. When he came in just now, even though there was a distance, he still overheard Tang Yanqi’s remark.
The cold tone, the detached language, was nothing like a conversation between child and parents.
Sheng Jianan, though reluctant to admit, couldn’t deny that the remark just now piqued his curiosity.
It was well known that the Tang Family protected Tang Yanqi exceedingly well, pampering her immensely. So why was what he saw inconsistent with the rumors?
"Sir, Madam, dinner is ready."
The housemaid approached and said, Tang Ruhai courteously invited Sheng Jianan to take a seat.
"Jianan, this is your first time coming back with Wanwan, and we didn’t know what you liked to eat. We’re all family, just take it easy."
Tang Ruhai spoke formally, while Sheng Jianan kept a playful yet handsome smile on his face, though inside he felt cold.
Look at this table full of dishes. Which one isn’t meticulously prepared? Which one isn’t to his liking?
"Wanwan, aren’t you going to serve Jianan a bowl of soup?"
Tang Yanqi had already recovered from the initial shock. Hearing Tang Ruhai’s words, she obediently picked up the ladle and served a bowl of soup for Sheng Jianan. Finally, she flashed a smile, "Aunt’s soup-making skills are excellent, give it a try."