Chapter 52: The Difference
Song Mingyuan has been staying at Qiao's house, and Huo Jingyuan has also been staying.
The three of them sat in the living room, not talking much, Huo Jingyuan replied to the email with his mobile phone, Qiao Ruoqing used WeChat to explain to Zhou Liang about work, only Song Mingyuan was idle and bored.
Fortunately, it didn't take long for Qiao Ruolan and Chen Yali to come back.
On the phone, Qiao Ruolan didn't hear the maid say that Song Mingyuan was coming, and felt that it was strange that Qiao Ruoqing actually asked them to come back for dinner early today, and she didn't know if she was making any idea.
But when she came back and saw Song Mingyuan sitting on the sofa in the living room, she immediately understood, the corners of her lips couldn't help but rise wildly, and she couldn't wait to find Song Mingyuan.
Noticing her daughter's movements, Chen Yali hurriedly grabbed her wrist and reminded in a low voice: "There are so many people here, you give me some peace!" ”
Seeing that Qiao Ruoqing didn't seem to notice this side at all, Chen Yali breathed a sigh of relief, but she didn't forget to continue to tell Qiao Ruolan: "Keep a little distance from Mingyuan, so that it will be good for us!" ”
Although Qiao Ruolan was reluctant, she had no choice but to do so when she heard her mother say so.
When she arrived next to Qiao Ruoqing, Qiao Ruoqing made a respectful look, "Sister, we're back." ”
Chen Yali sat next to Qiao Ruoqing, with a motherly smile on her face, "Ruoqing, how is your foot injury?" Feeling better? ”
Huo Jingyuan's handwriting paused slightly.
is really good at acting, when he was here that day, the faces of these two mothers and daughters were not like this.
Qiao Ruoqing ignored Chen Yali, just glanced at Qiao Ruolan, and then pointed to the position next to Song Mingyuan, "Ruolan is back?" Sit down. ”
Qiao Ruolan hesitated for a moment, and originally wanted to sit next to Song Mingyuan as Qiao Ruoqing said, but seeing Chen Yali shaking her head slightly at herself, and Song Mingyuan's frowning brows, she had to sit on the other side honestly.
Chen Yali greeted Qiao Ruoqing just now, but Qiao Ruoqing didn't look at her, she was a little embarrassed, and turned to Huo Jingyuan and Song Mingyuan again, "Mr. Huo, Mingyuan, why are you all here?" It's all about Ruoqing, right? Don't worry, we take good care of Ruoqing, and she won't have an accident. ”
Huo Jingyuan didn't have any expression on his face, and he still concentrated on his work.
However, Song Mingyuan showed a smile on his face, "Auntie, I'm relieved if you say that, I came to see Ruoqing today." ”
Glancing at Huo Jingyuan, who was sitting opposite him, as if isolated from the world, he spoke up again as if showing off: "Originally, I still had some problems, but Ruoqing asked me to stay and eat." ”
Hearing this, the corners of Qiao Ruoqing's mouth twitched.
Isn't it just a meal? As for being so sassy?
Huo Jingyuan originally didn't want to deal with Song Mingyuan and Qiao Ruolan's mother and daughter, first, he disdained it, and second, he had few words.
But when he heard Song Mingyuan's words, he felt unhappy.
And out of the corner of his eye, he seemed to catch a glimpse of Song Mingyuan showing a smug expression towards him when he spoke.
Turning his head to look at Qiao Ruoqing, Huo Jingyuan's voice was faint: "Didn't you say that your sister rarely stays at home to eat?" ”
Qiao Ruoqing actually didn't want to admit that Qiao Ruolan was her sister, so she wanted to refute it.
But if you think about it, you don't have to worry about these details now.
And, from Huo Jingyuan's eyes, she seemed to have read something else......
After a little comprehension in her heart, Qiao Ruoqing immediately smiled, "Maybe it's because Song Shao came over today." ”
The expression on Song Mingyuan's face froze again.
Just as he was about to speak, Huo Jingyuan nodded with a sudden realization, "I see." ”
Seeing that the atmosphere in the living room was a little awkward, Uncle Wang's eyes rolled around, and he immediately walked over, "Miss, dinner is ready, it's time to eat." ”
"Hmm." Qiao Ruoqing responded, put down her phone, and looked at Huo Jingyuan, "Brother Huo, let's go to dinner." ”
Then he swept his gaze to the others, "You guys go too." ”
Chen Yali and the others turned white, especially Song Mingyuan.
From the time Huo Jingyuan appeared to the present, he clearly hadn't heard Qiao Ruoqing say a word about letting him stay for dinner, so he said that just now, wanting to find a scattered sense of superiority in front of Huo Jingyuan.
But now the meaning of Qiao Ruoqing's words is as if she and Huo Jingyuan had already agreed to eat together, and the rest of them were foils.
Just as he was not angry, a servant walked in and brought in a person, "Miss, this lady said she came to you." ”
As soon as Qiao Ruoqing turned around, she immediately smiled when she saw the woman standing behind the maid.
"Sister Wen? Is there something you came to me for? Qiao Ruoqing asked with a smile.
Since she was discharged from the hospital, this is the first time she has seen Xu Wen, the last time she went to Huo's house, she thought she could see it, but Xu Wen happened to be on vacation that time.
Xu Wen raised the thermos cup in her hand and smiled warmly, "Miss Qiao, this is the soup that our wife made for you, don't you like the soup your wife makes the most?" That's why my wife asked me to send it to you. ”
After finishing speaking, she didn't forget to cast an inquiring look at Huo Jingyuan, and when she saw Huo Jingyuan nodding slightly, she completely relieved herself.
Qiao Ruoqing looked surprised, "Aunt Tang cooked it?" Great, it just so happens that Brother Huo is here tonight, let's drink together. ”
Song Mingyuan's face became even more ugly.
In the afternoon, he said that he wanted the family to cook a meal and send it over, but Qiao Ruoqing refused without thinking about it.
But now Huo Jingyuan's mother asked someone to bring soup, but she was so happy.
That's the difference......
Song Mingyuan's hand hanging by his side shook slightly, Chen Yali had already arrived at his side, and lowered her voice, "It's okay, Mingyuan, please Ruoqing when you eat later, girls eat this." ”
Song Mingyuan nodded and responded.
When he arrived at the dining room, Qiao Ruoqing sat in the main seat.
When she just came back from the hospital, Qiao Ruolan quarreled with her about this matter.
Qiao Ruolan means that Chen Yali is an elder, so Chen Yali should sit in the main seat.
However, Qiao Ruoqing's attitude is very firm, this is the Qiao family, her father died, she is the master of the Qiao family, so this position should be her to sit.
And in this matter, Uncle Wang is also very supportive of Qiao Ruoqing, Qiao Ruolan didn't take advantage of it after a while, and in the end, Chen Yali couldn't say anything.
However, she and her daughter rarely eat at home.
Sitting at the dining table, Chen Yali ignored her position and began to give Song Mingyuan a look.
Knowing what Chen Yali meant, Song Mingyuan began to serve Qiao Ruoqing vegetables.
Although Qiao Ruoqing had never eaten a bite of the dishes he sandwiched, everything was the same as at the old man's birthday banquet that day.
But Song Mingyuan still enjoys it.
Qiao Ruolan gritted her teeth in anger.
Why? Qiao Ruoqing obviously didn't eat Song Mingyuan's dishes, why did Song Mingyuan be so diligent?
"Sister, Brother Song is serving you vegetables!" Finally, Qiao Ruolan couldn't stand it anymore and shouted at Qiao Ruoqing.
Qiao Ruoqing raised her eyebrows, and her tone couldn't be calmer: "I know." ”
Qiao Ruolan's eyebrows immediately wrinkled, "He gave you so much, why don't you eat it?" Are you deliberately trying to embarrass him? ”
Qiao Ruoqing felt that she was really wronged.
She didn't ask Song Mingyuan to help her pick up the vegetables, and she told Song Mingyuan at the beginning not to clip it for her.
She has hands and feet, does she still need help with such things as picking vegetables?
But if Song Ming wants to listen, what can she do?
"You think I'm wasting someone else's mind?" deliberately misinterpreted Qiao Ruolan's meaning, she smiled and put the plate in front of her in front of Qiao Ruolan, "Look at your distressed look!" In that case, then it will be all for you to eat, you can eat. ”
Without waiting for Qiao Ruolan to react, she instructed the maid again: "Help me bring another dinner plate." ”
The servant immediately did so.
Looking at the plate full of dishes in front of her, Qiao Ruolan's eyes widened.
She kind of understood why Qiao Ruoqing asked her to come back for dinner.
Eating is fake, humiliating her is real, right?
The person she cares about so much is kneeling and licking Qiao Ruoqing all the time, but what about her?
Hurried next to him, like a clown jumping off the beam!
With a "snap" slap the chopsticks on the dining table, Qiao Ruolan got up, threw down the sentence "I'm full", and then trotted upstairs.
Chen Yali was a little embarrassed, and she couldn't shout, so she could only smile apologetically at Huo Jingyuan, "I'm sorry, Mr. Huo, I made you laugh." ”
Regarding Qiao Ruolan's temper, through these two contacts, Huo Jingyuan can be regarded as having a thorough understanding, and he doesn't care about it, he has no expression on his face, and eats by himself.
Chen Yali was even more embarrassed, and simply looked at Song Mingyuan, "Mingyuan, eat more, you've been tired from work lately, right?" I see you've lost a lot of weight. ”
"Work is fine." Song Mingyuan glanced at Qiao Ruoqing, "It's just that I've been worried about Ruoqing's body, and it's a little bit not well-rested." ”
Hearing Song Mingyuan say this, Chen Yali immediately helped: "I heard what your mother said, but no matter what, you have to pay attention to your body, Ruoqing has us to take care of it, it's okay, you can rest assured." ”
Qiao Ruoqing rolled her eyes silently.
Chen Yali helped Song Mingyuan with everything.
If someone who doesn't know hears this, they still think how good she is to her, and how worried Song Mingyuan really is about her.
But in reality?
Song Mingyuan didn't notice Qiao Ruoqing's expression, and continued to talk to Chen Yali: "By the way, aunt, my mother means that our two families will have a meal together next weekend, and you and Ruolan will also come together." ”
"Really? Okay, we'll go then. Chen Yali responded, and immediately looked at Qiao Ruoqing again, "Ruoqing, let's go together when the time comes." ”
Huo Jingyuan, who had been eating quietly, finally cast his eyes on Qiao Ruoqing's face.
Soon, he saw Qiao Ruoqing nodding.
Squinting his eyes slightly, Huo Jingyuan retracted his gaze.
After dinner, Song Mingyuan didn't stay long before leaving, Qiao Ruoqing had an injury on his foot, and Chen Yali went to see him off.
As soon as they went out, there were only two people left in the living room, Qiao Ruoqing and Huo Jingyuan.