On the afternoon of New Year's Eve, Li Ye went to the Second Grain Store to pick up Wen Leyu and the others.
Hu Man and several other girls had come over yesterday to keep Wen Leyu company. Li Ye had them study at the warm Second Grain Store during the day, where they could cook and eat, then return to the school dormitory at night to sleep.
When they arrived at the Second Grain Store, Han Xia and the others were quite open-minded. They had no objections to spending the New Year at Li Ye's home. Instead, it was Wen Leyu, the "main character," who seemed somewhat shy and unable to relax.
Bold Han Xia immediately egged her on. "Oh my, only an ugly bride fears meeting her in-laws. Wen Leyu, you're so beautiful—what are you afraid of?"
"Ha ha ha ha~"
Han Xia and Hu Man both laughed, while Jiang Xiaoyan anxiously said, "Don't talk nonsense. It wouldn't be good if someone heard."
Han Xia and Hu Man grew a little awkward and hurriedly explained with embarrassed smiles, "Just joking, okay? Don't take it seriously."
Yet Wen Leyu, who had been somewhat bashful just moments ago, instantly turned "aloof."
She shot Han Xia a cold glance, stretched out her long legs, and followed Li Ye away.
Once they reached the Li residence, Wen Leyu shed her former air of being above the common crowd. She greeted everyone generously and helped wrap dumplings and do chores with brisk efficiency.
"So she can cook too!"
Han Xia and the others were quite surprised. Wen Leyu had always seemed somewhat detached from everyday life to them, as if she did not partake of the world's mortal smoke and fire.
But looking at her now, the little girl was actually good at