Gu Luoxi had already felt miserable after hearing Gu Yan's words. Now, seeing how affectionate Gu Luosheng and Ye Nanshen were only added fuel to the fire.
She wanted to show off a little, too, but after glancing at Di Yu beside her, she gave up. He clearly had no intention of playing along.
Besides, there was still a mountain of food in front of her.
"If you can't finish it, don't come through our door again. The Gu family can't stand people who waste food," Xia Zhiyun said, her tone faintly teasing.
"Eat more," Xia Zhiyun added kindly. "Let's see how sincere you are."
With things put that way, there was no getting out of it.
Gu Luoxi looked at Di Yu.
Di Yu gave her a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "I came here with you to have fun, not to suffer. We can share the good times, but you're on your own for the bad."
Gu Luoxi: ...
In the end, Gu Luoxi was the only one left at the table, diligently working through her food.
Meanwhile, Ye Nanshen sat on the sofa, peeling fruit for his wife. He hadn't seen her eat much during the meal, so he was preparing some fruit for her afterward.
"Is it sweet?" Ye Nanshen asked.
"Not as sweet as you." Gu Luosheng's eyes curved into a smile, the endearment slipping right out.
Ye Nanshen laughed.
The others nearby couldn't bring themselves to smile. Only Xia Zhiyun enjoyed every moment of their sweetness.
This was wonderful.
Her daughter deserved exactly this kind of romance.
"You boys should learn from him. A sweet tongue makes it easier to win a girl over, understand?" Xia Zhiyun cast a disdainful glance at her three sons.
"Each one older than the last, and each