Chapter 267: Wu Family Reunion
Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Wu Family Reunion
"Thank you, it’s really too formal, always bringing gifts for Little Linlin, it’s such an expense." Wu Yingying looked at Fang Zhenzhen, unsure whether to praise her acting skills or her scheming nature. From this perspective, she really didn’t believe she would harm Little Linlin.
Every time she came over, she brought gifts, always behaving like an elder sister-in-law, following etiquette so impeccably that there was no fault to be found.
If it weren’t for her harming Little Linlin, she would definitely be considered an excellent sister-in-law.
"Not at all. I really like Little Linlin and would love to have a daughter like her." Fang Zhenzhen seemed genuinely fond of Wu Linlin.
Wu Jianlin and Mrs. Wu saw this and started to wonder if it was all a misunderstanding, truly believing that she really liked Little Linlin.
"Little Linlin, what are you eating?" Fang Zhenzhen walked over to Wu Linlin’s side, seeing her eating steamed egg custard. She glanced at Little Linlin, who had egg custard all over her mouth, and withdrew her hand.
Fu Xiaoxiao stood by the whole time, watching Fang Zhenzhen’s actions, not missing the flash of disgust in her eyes.
"Oh dear! You’ve got it all over your mouth. Yingying, do you have a towel? Wipe her face, she looks like a little kitten now." Fang Zhenzhen laughed, speaking to Wu Yingying.
"Indeed!" Wu Yingying chuckled softly, stepping forward to wipe the egg custard off the corner of Little Linlin’s mouth.
Wu Linlin grinned at Wu Yingying, holding up her empty egg custard bowl. "Little Linlin finished it all!"
"Well done!" Wu Yingying praised generously.
"Very good." Mrs. Wu also stepped forward, smiling and praising. "Little Linlin usually eats slowly, but today she finished so quickly, it’s rare."
"No doubt about it! It’s because your daughter’s cooking isn’t good, making our Little Linlin feel mistreated." Wu Jianlin stepped forward, scooping Little Linlin up, expressing familiar disdain in his words.
After that, Wu Jianlin’s expression froze, and Mrs. Wu rolled her eyes in annoyance; he just couldn’t help speaking carelessly without reminders.
Fu Xiaoxiao understood the situation.
Everyone turned to Wu Yingying, who snorted softly but unusually didn’t refute out of anger.
"I’ve always been bad at cooking!"
If it weren’t for Fu Xiaoxiao, Wu Yingying would definitely have clapped back.
But having tasted Fu Xiaoxiao’s cooking, Wu Yingying finally knew what it meant to be envious to the point of madness; compared to Fu Xiaoxiao’s dishes, her cooking was something even dogs wouldn’t want to eat.
Thinking about how Little Linlin, though a slow eater, never complained, Wu Yingying felt she had wronged the child.
"Grandpa, cooking is hard work for mom, you can’t say that about her! Although mom’s cooking isn’t great, Little Linlin always eats it all obediently! Mom hasn’t left Little Linlin hungry." Wu Linlin rebuked Wu Jianlin, hands on hips, seeing Wu Yingying being criticized.
Her protective stance made all the adults present unable to hold back their laughter.
"Oh dear! You’ve raised a good daughter, knowing how to protect her mom."
"Truly a treasure, understanding her mother’s hard work."
"Isn’t it said? Daughters are the best, like a warm jacket! Listening to this makes me want to cry."
Wu Jianlin and the others cuddled Wu Linlin with great affection, cherishing such a precious child, just so wonderful!
Watching Wu Linlin being affectionately doted on by the three, Fang Zhenzhen appeared somewhat quiet.
Fu Xiaoxiao noticed her clenched fists; it was evident that she couldn’t tolerate Wu Linlin having such a position.
"It must be my dad coming." At this point, there was another knock on the door, and Lu Chen immediately ran over to open it.
Lu Feng came in, carrying gifts.
"You must be Mr. Lu? Welcome, welcome." Wu Yuxuan approached him with a smile and a handshake upon seeing Lu Feng.
"No need to be so courteous, bringing so much stuff." Mrs. Wu looked at the talented Lu Feng, instantly taking a liking to him, stepping forward to take the items from his hand and smiling.
"It’s only right." Lu Feng chuckled softly, his gaze moving around as he looked for Fu Xiaoxiao.
Fu Xiaoxiao emerged from the kitchen with a smile. "Alright, the food is ready, everyone please take a seat!"
"Huh? Wu Yingying! How could you let the guest cook!" Mrs. Wu saw Fu Xiaoxiao wearing an apron, immediately understanding the situation!
She visited as a guest, yet this girl made the guest cook a whole table of dishes.
"Whimper, Xiao Xiao’s cooking is so delicious!" Wu Yingying dared not retort, hiding behind Fu Xiaoxiao, not daring to meet her mother’s gaze.
She knew very well that guests shouldn’t be made to cook, but her culinary skills were such that they would go to waste. Better to entrust them to someone who knew their worth.
"If I cook, would you dare to eat it?" Wu Yingying muttered with her head lowered.
Hearing her words, Wu Jianlin and Wu Yuxuan quietly led Lu Feng to sit down, while Mrs. Wu glared at her, grasping Fu Xiaoxiao’s hand.
"I’m truly sorry for you! My daughter’s been spoiled by me, she really has no manners." Mrs. Wu apologized.
"Auntie, don’t blame Sister Yingying. I wanted to help! I hope it suits everyone’s taste, and it’s fine as long as you don’t mind." Fu Xiaoxiao shook her head, smiling as she spoke.
"What a good child." Mrs. Wu felt touched, turning to glare at Wu Yingying. "Look at her, she’s younger than you and more sensible. How are you being a big sister!"
"Yes, yes, yes. Rest assured, I’ll definitely be good to my little sister from now on!" Wu Yingying had already made up her mind that she’d hold onto this little sister’s coattails and never let go.
"Come, come, come, everyone sit down!" Mrs. Wu invited everyone to take their seats.
"Zhenzhen, why are you still standing, come sit down." Mrs. Wu noticed Fang Zhenzhen still standing nearby, and Zhenzhen smiled, taking a seat next to Wu Yuxuan.
"Oh dear, don’t sit there, come sit by me! The gentlemen need to drink." Mrs. Wu quickly waved Fang Zhenzhen over, inviting her to sit next to herself.
"Alright." Lu Zhenzhen had no choice but to get up and sit next to Mrs. Wu.
Wu Yingying pulled Fu Xiaoxiao to sit down.
"Where are the kids?" Mrs. Wu hadn’t noticed Wu Linlin and the two other children.
"The three children have a little table of their own, Xiao Xiao thoughtfully gave them drinks. Don’t worry, the three little ones are happily playing a toast game!"
Wu Yingying had already seen Fu Xiaoxiao’s preparations, the three little ones each had servings from the dishes on their table. They had never experienced such treatment before and were ecstatic.
They were already playing an adult-style toast game.
"Truly thoughtful!" Mrs. Wu looked at Fu Xiaoxiao, thinking what child could not love such a mother.
"The two kids are sturdy, clearly energetic good lads." Wu Jianlin immediately noticed Lu Lin and Lu Chen, who looked different from the courtyard kids, with determined eyes and energetic little bodies, raised quite well.
"They really are quite good." Lu Feng did not deny it, nodding in agreement.
Wu Jianlin and Wu Yuxuan were both taken aback, their smiles growing wider.
"Come, come, come, here’s some good wine I’ve kept for many years, feeling happy today, let’s have a few drinks." Wu Jianlin happily brought out the good wine he had kept for so long, filling glasses for Wu Yuxuan and Lu Feng.
"Come! Let’s toast to our chef for today, thanking Comrade Fu Xiaoxiao for preparing this feast for us."