"Thank you, cousin." Qin Xiangnuan took the bowl, and upon seeing the tea on the table, she was very satisfied. The appearance of the dishes was almost on par with those made in restaurants; she just didn't know about the taste yet. However, based on her experience, the flavor of these dishes certainly wouldn't be bad at all. This is why letting Dongsheng learn to cook was absolutely the right decision. They were the first to feast on the fruits of his labor, and in the future, there would be no need to dine out, as every day could be like dining at a restaurant. "Li Li, have some vegetables," urged Qin Xiangnuan happily while eating, but she noticed that Li Li was only pushing around her plain rice and not even trying a bite of the vegetables. It wasn't that the dishes were bad or not to one's taste. They were delicious enough to rival restaurant quality. Qin Xiangnuan has known Li Li for more than a year or two. Li Li isn't picky about food; she could even swallow the most unpalatable meals, let alone such tasty dishes. "Oh, alright," Li Li finally picked up some vegetables with her chopsticks, but still kept her face buried in her bowl. Qin Xiangnuan blinked, her eyes darting back and forth between Li Li and Dongsheng, and then, as if she had understood something, she stopped talking and kept eating. Li Li focused on her food, and Dongsheng also seemed quite embarrassed, perhaps because there was an additional person in the house now. "By the way, cousin, this is my high school classmate, now a doctor, and she will be living with us from now on," Qin Xiangnuan pointed at Li Li as she introduced her." Li Li looked up blankly, glanced at Dongsheng, then lowered her head again, her voice as slight as a mosquito's whisper. "Hello..." Official source ıs 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽 "Ah, hello," Dongsheng, who didn't have much interaction with girls, scratched his head. Why did it feel so awkward? Li Li kept her head down eating, realizing that the meal was indeed of high standard in both taste and appearance, significantly better than what she had at restaurants, and also cleaner since it was homemade. After finishing the meal, Dongsheng stood up and took the initiative to clean up the table. Only then did Li Li notice that there was something wrong with his leg, which had a slight limp. "What happened to your cousin's leg?" She asked Qin Xiangnuan softly, actually not wanting to speak but couldn't help herself. One wonders how a perfectly healthy person ended up disabled. Although it's not too severe, it still brings discomfort to others. "He was injured by a stone slab while working on a construction site," Qin Xiangnuan looked up, "Why, are you interested in my cousin?" "Cough..." Li Li nearly choked on her own saliva. "Qin Xiangnuan, what are you talking about?" She got so flustered that her face turned red and her neck thick; she denied it to the death. "I didn't say anything, did I?" Qin Xiangnuan laid her hand on Li Li's shoulder, and Li Li suddenly shivered. It was as if no one would believe there was nothing on her mind, like how ghosts aren't real. Qin Xiangnuan didn't go too far, considering the girl might be bashful, but she seriously pondered the possibility. It didn't seem like a bad match. She had known Li Li for several years and could vouch for her character. As for Dongsheng, aside from his minor disability, there really wasn't a major issue. Plus, he was ambitious and had a good temperament. As long as one didn't mind his leg too much, he would be a good match. If Li Li and Dongsheng could become a couple, she would wholeheartedly approve. Now, the Grand Ancestor's biggest wish was also to hope that this cousin could get married and start a family. If it were Li Li, she thought, it would make a very good family. However, it all depended on Li Li's opinion. She felt Dongsheng truly was a good person, but she was still unclear about Li Li's feelings. After all, her cousin's leg was indeed disabled, and even if not severely, it still rendered him less than "normal." The bonds between people are hard to define, anyway Li Li now lives at our home, and in the future, she won't be overly involved with anything, being "close to the water and first to enjoy the moonlight". Lately, she's been preoccupied with Li Li's moving matters, and consequently, she forgot about something. Not until a bunch of people, some familiar and some not, showed up at her doorstep. The Bai Family people, and, Qin Xiangmei. Qin Xiangmei seemed somewhat mocking and also slightly gloating, yet it's unclear who the mockery was targeted at and at whose misfortune she was gloating. He Juan's face was as dark as a thundercloud, glaring at Qin Xiangmei from time to time, while Qin Xiangmei appeared as though she had exacted revenge, nearly ready to gleefully cackle at everyone. "Ms. Qin, hello, we meet again," Bai Xingqi was still smiling amiably, the same old saying, "don't slap a smiling face", his grin looking foolish. Qin Xiangnuan wasn't angry at that face, but of course, she didn't like it either. In truth, she really wanted to say, I really don't want to see you. "This is my Granny," Bai Xingqi pointed at an old lady with white hair who was seated in the place of honor. This white-haired Granny, with lifted eyebrows, small eyes, a flat nose, did not exhibit a pleasant visage—frankly, her appearance was rather sharp and harsh. Judging by Bai Xingqi's attitude, this Granny must hold a high status within the Bai Family; otherwise, Bai Xingqi wouldn't have specially invited such a dignitary over. As for the old grievances between Qin Xiangmei and He Juan, they probably revolved around that Qingming River Painting incident. Whether Qin Xiangmei came to enjoy the spectacle or to settle old scores, it was none of Qin Xiangnuan's business. Despite the old lady's disdain and other unfavorable attitudes reflected in the white of her eyes, Qin Xiangnuan knew she should be polite to her, a necessity, regardless. Qin Xiangnuan now didn't understand, was this the attitude of asking for help? It seemed like Old Madam Bai hadn't properly placed herself in position, as if thinking that after taking someone's possession, the other person should still be grateful and indebted. She wanted to laugh, but sorry, she really couldn't. "Are you Qin Xiangnuan?" Old Madam Bai once again displayed that overbearing demeanor, as if everyone else was lesser, like she was the Grand Ancestor. Unfortunately, she might be someone else's Granny, but definitely not Qin Xiangnuan's Granny. "I am," Qin Xiangnuan answered politely. "Looking ?" Old Madam Bai snorted, as if Qin Xiangnuan's appearance was not up to her standards, or perhaps Qin Xiangnuan looked too ugly and hurt the eyes. Qin Xiangnuan didn't feel insulted, clearly, her looks were far prettier than the Bai Family's granddaughter, and even more so than Qin Xiangmei who had become slightly plump post childbirth. Who said an ugly duckling couldn't transform into a swan? She would continue to become beautiful, to age elegantly. Inner beauty reflects outer beauty, how could she not be beautiful with such a state of mind? She still smiled lightly, appropriately, which made Old Madam Bai's punch land heavily on cotton. Bai Xingqi rubbed his forehead, really feeling that bringing the family Granny here was a mistake. Among these people, he was probably the one who saw things most clearly, the others, it seems, were still in a dream, unable to wake up.