Chapter 943: One Sentence Made Chunxiao Extremely Embarrassed

On the way home, Chunxiao kept trying to find things to talk about with Xiao Wanpeng.

Yet Xiao Wanpeng seemed uninterested in her topics, giving answers as perfunctory as possible, while always finding topics to chat with Liu Chuxue.

This made Chunxiao feel very uncomfortable.

She only hoped to graduate soon; then, like her second sister, she could find a job in the city, and see if he would still treat people differently based on their status.

As they were about to enter the compound, Xiao Wanpeng turned to call Chunxiao, who was walking behind, but happened to see the expression she hadn't had time to hide; this made Xiao Wanpeng frown directly: "Chunxiao, what's wrong?"

Chunxiao cursed herself bitterly in her heart: "I've had some internal heat these past few days; my gums are a bit inflamed."

Although Xiao Wanpeng still had doubts, he ultimately said nothing more: "Since your gums are inflamed, you should save yourself from eating those peanuts and melon seeds later."

Chunxiao hadn't expected that just making up an excuse on the spot would strip her of even the chance to eat peanuts or melon seeds; she felt utterly depressed.

Earlier, when she first arrived at Grandpa's, she had seen melon seeds and peanuts on the coffee table; just as she was thinking of sitting down to eat some, she heard they were going to Aunt's place; if only she had known, she would have grabbed a handful into her pocket.

When the three returned to the compound, Miao Yiqiu smiled and said: "You two sit down and rest, eat some fruit, peanuts, or whatever; dinner will be ready soon."

Chunxiao glanced at the people inside the room, reached out to take an orange and started eating; perhaps feeling she shouldn't eat too many peanuts or melon seeds, she ate several oranges in a row.

Xiao Wanpeng, whether genuinely concerned or deliberately so, said: "Chunxiao, oranges can easily cause internal heat; since your gums are inflamed, eat fewer oranges."

Upon hearing this, Chunxiao looked at the orange just taken in her hand, unsure whether to eat it or put it down: "So there's such a saying; I was thinking my second sister said fruits contain vitamins, and eating more is good for the body."

Xiao Wanpeng hadn't expected her to say that, but he still spoke seriously: "That depends on what kind of fruit."

He added one more sentence at the end: "Dinner is about to be served; if you eat too many oranges now, you won't be able to eat your meal later."

That single sentence made Chunxiao extremely embarrassed.

Hearing this, Xiao's eldest uncle's wife chimed in: "He really does look like an older brother now."

This nearly made Chunxiao vomit.

Liu Chuxue, seeing her expression, nearly laughed out loud.

Fortunately, at that moment Miao Yiqiu came out and told everyone: "The dishes are on the table; everyone wash your hands and get ready to eat."

Hearing this, Grandpa Xiao said to his eldest grandson: "Wancheng, go set off the firecrackers."

After a burst of crackling and popping, everyone took their seats.

Grandpa Xiao raised his cup first: "This year holds special significance for our whole family; we have finally found the second one, Changsheng; our whole family is finally reunited; in the future, even when I am underground, I will be able to explain things to your mother."

Come, let us all raise a glass together, wishing our future days prosperous and peaceful."

Everyone spoke auspicious words, smiles on their faces.

After speaking, Grandpa Xiao signaled everyone to start using their chopsticks.

Seeing her eldest daughter-in-law struggling to feed the child, Miao Yiqiu got up, went to the kitchen, and brought over a small bowl and a spoon: "Limin, put the dishes Xiao Panxia likes into the small bowl for her; let her eat with the spoon."

Jiang Limin took it and said to her daughter Xiao Panxia beside her: "Thank you, Great Aunt."

The little girl said crisply: "Thank you, Great Aunt."

Miao Yiqiu smiled and pinched the little girl's cheeks: "You're welcome; tell your mom and dad what Xiao Panxia likes to eat, and they will serve it to you."

Just as Chunxiao swallowed the meatball in her mouth, she asked: "Eldest Cousin-in-law, how did you come up with the name Xiao Panxia?"