Chapter 261 - Chapter 261: Awkward
Chapter 261: Awkward
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Shi Man sized up his expression seriously and did not see any hurt in his black eyes. Only then did she feel relieved and sigh. “Brother, thank you.”
“Silly girl.” Shi Mu took the initiative to rub her head. His tone was as doting as if he was talking to a child. “Brother is willing to do anything for you. Moreover, I don’t like her to begin with. It’s just that she keeps looking for me. As a man, I can’t always reject her.”
Shi Man smiled and personally picked a grape to feed him. Just as she was about to change the topic, she saw Shi Mu say with a serious expression, “But you have to tell me honestly, are you and Yi Zheng really together?”
Shi Man was slightly stunned before falling into deep thought.
She did not want to lie to Shi Mu, but she and Yi Zheng were indeed a couple that was not public. It was just that this relationship was not so pure. It was completely because of a bet.
She hesitated for a while and frowned awkwardly. “At least I’m sure that 1 don’t like him yet.”
Shi Mu smiled happily.
He was happy, but Yi Zheng, who was standing at the door and had just entered, seemed to have been frozen by the heavy snow outside. He stood rooted to the ground for a long time without reacting.
The butler raised his voice awkwardly and deliberately reminded the siblings in the living room, “Aiya, CEO Yi, why did you come here in such heavy snow? Look at the snow on your body. Why didn’t you say anything so that I could bring an umbrella to pick you up!”
Yi Zheng quickly recovered his expression and his cold eyes moved away from Shi Man. Only then did he barely smile. “No need. It’s not far. I just came to see Auntie Shen and Uncle Shi and send over the specialties my mother brought back from her trip.”
“Aiyo, why did you bring so many things?” The butler quickly took off his coat for him and helped carry the things into the living room. He respectfully poured him a cup of hot tea before saying with a smile, “Then sit first. I’ll go to the study room and call CEO Shi and Madam down.”
“Yes, okay.” Yi Zheng’s tone was indifferent but polite.
After the butler left, he sat in his seat and looked down at the tea leaves in the cup. He did not look up at Shi Man.
The atmosphere in the living room was a little strange.
Shi Mu couldn’t stand this atmosphere the most. He frowned and took the initiative to explain, “That was a private conversation between me and my sister. 1 didn’t mean to target you. Even if you heard it, you have to pretend not to have heard it.”
Yi Zheng was still looking down at the tea leaves. After a long time, he gently blew on them and took a sip. When he put down the teacup, there was finally a smile on his face, but it didn’t reach his eyes. “I didn’t hear you.”
Shi Mu was stunned for a moment. With a trace of hope, he secretly observed his expression and said, “It’s good that you didn’t hear it. Since you’re here, stay at home for dinner tonight.”
“No.” Yi Zheng looked up at the girl opposite him with a smile. His heart suddenly ached, but he did not show it on his face. “I’m just here to deliver something. 1’11 leave after telling Uncle and Auntie. I won’t disturb you anymore.”
This time, even Shi Mu felt a little strange.
In the past, Yi Zheng would insist on staying even if Shi Mu didn’t want him to eat at home. Now that he took the initiative to invite him, he didn’t accept.
It seemed that he was really angry.
He looked at his sister’s expressionless face and felt that this might be a good thing. If Yi Zheng could retreat, he wouldn’t have to worry about the two of them anymore.
Unexpectedly, before he could say the polite words to send him off, Shi Man suddenly took over and said, “You’re here to give us something. If we don’t keep you for dinner, it will make us look rude. Moreover, Auntie Lu will ask you when you go back. It won’t be easy for you to answer then.”
She said it calmly, as if she had no selfish motives at all and was purely thinking about the big picture.
However, the corners of Yi Zheng’s mouth could not help but curl up. He had to forcefully press it down to barely hold it in.
“Forget it. If I’m not around, perhaps your family wall be more at ease eating.”
Shi Alan glared at him coldly and suddenly turned her head away in a fit of pique. “Yes, 1 didn’t expect you to know your limits!”
The corners of Yi Zheng’s mouth pressed down and his face turned slightly pale.
Even Shi Mu nudged her gently and felt that she had gone overboard. He quickly tried to smooth things over. “Aiya, let me see what delicious food Auntie Lu brought for us this time. Can I open it?”
Yi Zheng lowered his eyes and smiled. “Up to you.”
Shi Mu chuckled. Then, he opened the box and saw the exquisitely wrapped pastries inside. She deliberately shouted exaggeratedly, “Manman! These seem to be your favorite pastries! Take a look!”
Shi Man didn’t know what was wrong with her just now, but she suddenly said such hurtful words. At this moment, she couldn’t put down her pride and say something soothing. She could only reply indifferently, “Yes, I’ll bring a gift to thank Auntie Lu personally next time..”