books44 Chapter 296 - Call Me Brother
Chapter 296 - Call Me Brother
Chapter 296: Call Me Brother
After the meal, the tables in the hall were removed. Everyone sat in the hall and listened to the Old Madam’s lecture.
Originally, she had wanted to probe the Wei family’s background, but she did not expect that the Wei family had so many rules.
In her previous life, when Xia Wanyuan was a princess, she had more rules than she did now. However, she had been used to wandering around the manor these few days, and the Wei family did not have much relation to her, so Xia Wanyuan felt very bored. She took advantage of Old Madam Wei’s intermission and left the hall.
Under the light of the night, the garden outside revealed a hazy beauty. Xia Wanyuan walked around the corridor. The fresh air in the courtyard washed away the boredom in her heart.
“You’re Xia Wanyuan? Third Sister’s daughter?” An old voice suddenly came from behind.
Xia Wanyuan turned around and saw Old Madam Wei standing not far away. Xia Wanyuan raised an eyebrow. “Yes, Old Madam.”
“How was the banquet today?” The Old Madam looked at Xia Wanyuan and Wei Shu’s similar eyebrows and suddenly asked an unrelated question.
“The food is pretty good.” Xia Wanyuan stood calmly, and her words made Butler Zeng’s eyebrows twitch.
Miss Xia looked like a smart person, but she did not know how to seize opportunities. Even if she really felt that the food was delicious, she should not say it out loud. (italics)
The old madam stood quietly and looked at Xia Wanyuan for a while. Xia Wanyuan returned Old Madam Wei’s gaze without fear.
After a while, a smile suddenly flashed across the old madam’s eyes. Then, without saying anything, she led Butler Zeng away.
When they were eating just now, Xia Wanyuan had basically identified everyone in the Wei family. She looked at the time and realized that it was time to go back. There was nothing to stay here, so she walked straight out the door.
“Wait a moment.” Wei Zimu had also walked out of the hall and waved at Xia Wanyuan.
A hint of admiration flashed across Xia Wanyuan’s eyes as she looked at Wei Zimu, who had arrived leisurely. This Wei Zimu, who had been adopted by the Wei family, looked much more outstanding than the other so-called members of the Wei family.
“What’s the matter?” Wei Zimu had just helped her at the table, so Xia Wanyuan was much more polite to him.
“My name is Wei Zimu, and I’m considered your brother. Can I call you Sister Wanyuan?”
“Up to you.” Xia Wanyuan nodded.
“According to seniority, I’m indeed his younger sister.”
“Oh, as far as I know, that person just now is the adopted son of the Wei family. He’s not related to you by blood. Why are you calling him brother? I think he has other intentions. You have to be careful of him.”
“Jun Shiling.” Xia Wanyuan laughed and could not help but stop Jun Shiling from continuing.
“Yes,” Jun Shiling put down the cup in Xia Wanyuan’s hand and replied slowly.
“I think you’re the one with ulterior motives.”
“I only want you, nothing else.”
“...” Xia Wanyuan felt that whenever she spoke to Jun Shiling recently, it would always end with her silence.
Seeing that Xia Wanyuan was ignoring him, Jun Shiling said, “I’m so hungry.”
“Don’t tell me you haven’t eaten yet?” Xia Wanyuan was surprised.
“I’ve been in meetings the whole time. Then, I was worried about you, so I came straight here.”
“Then eat some bread first. Eat more when you get back,” Xia Wanyuan said as she opened the preservation room in the car. Xia Wanyuan liked to eat some snacks, and Jun Shiling often prepared some inside. As expected, Xia Wanyuan found milk and bread inside.
“I don’t want to eat it.” Jun Shiling took the bread but did not move. Instead, he glanced at Xia Wanyuan faintly.
Xia Wanyuan had been too familiar with Jun Shiling’s various actions recently. With one look, she knew that Jun Shiling wanted to tease her again. Xia Wanyuan turned her head and ignored him.
Jun Shiling rubbed his temples, his eyes filled with fatigue. Then, he sighed slightly.
Xia Wanyuan glanced at him and felt sorry for him. After all, she knew how busy Jun Shiling was. He definitely didn’t lie, and he must have come to look for her after finishing his work. She said helplessly, “Then tell me, what should I do for you to eat?”
Xia Wanyuan felt that Jun Shiling was becoming more and more like a child in front of her. He was actually like Xiao Bao, asking for comfort and coaxing.
“He just called you sister.” Jun Shiling looked at Xia Wanyuan with deep eyes.
“Well, you can call me that too.”
“No, I want to hear you call me Brother.” Jun Shiling had unknowingly approached Xia Wanyuan, his eyes smiling.