Chapter 161 - Demand
Mu Chen stood quietly next to Song Ning and held her hands.
Song Ning looked at him and smiled.
Mu Chen quietly asked, "Is there anything else you need help with?"
Song Ning smiled. "I'm waiting for you and Cheng Che to paste a few couplets. They need to be pasted quite high up so I'll need both of your heights to do it…"
Mu Chen smiled. "Okay."
Song Ning called out to Cheng Che and asked for his help to paste the couplets as well. Once they were done pasting the couplets, they could start eating.
Everyone busied themselves with their respective tasks, covering up awkwardness with their laughter.
Jiang Jin could barely hide her happiness. Her eyes would follow her son, Mu Qing, and her grandson, Mu Chen. Her days were not long, and she had to cherish rare moments such as this one.
Meanwhile, Song Ning secretly observed Liang Zhou. She hoped Liang Zhou would not say anything inappropriate to ruin the atmosphere and destroy Jiang Jin's happiness. However, so far, Liang Zhou had only quietly stayed next to Mu Qing's side and did not approach Jiang Jin; Liang Zhou seemed rather afraid of Jiang Jin.
On the other hand, Mu Chen seemed especially clingy toward Song Ning today. He disregarded everyone and kept a firm hold on her hand. She did not shrug his hand away; she knew he was very vulnerable right now and must be thinking about his mother.
The atmosphere turned even livelier during dinner.
Jiang Jin picked a few dishes for her son and grandson since she knew their preferences. She looked extremely happy just watching them eat.
Cheng Che's evaluation of every dish that was served was 'Delicious!'
Song Ning could not help but laugh. "Assistant Cheng, can you be more sincere with your praises? Use your skills when you write reports. You're too stingy with your praise. You need to appreciate the cooks' hard work!"
Cheng Che put down his chopsticks. After swallowing his food, he said pitifully, "Sister-in-law, please show mercy. I have to rack my brains during work. If they're not satisfactory, your husband will make me rewrite them. Today is the new year so please let me rest. I still have reports to write after the new year."
Jiang Jin and Sister Yu laughed, amused by Cheng Che's words.
Cheng Che continued to say, "In fact, the word 'delicious' is the best praise. No matter how flowery the words are, it all boils down to the same thing: delicious!"
Then, Cheng Che picked up a piece of crispy meat and put it into his mouth. As he ate, he nodded. "Mmmm, delicious! Really delicious!"
Everyone laughed.
Song Ning picked up a piece of crispy meat for Mu Chen as well.
After tasting the crispy meat, Mu Chen smiled gently at Song Ning.
Everyone's attention was on Cheng Che so the couple's tenderness escaped most people's notice.
At this time, Liang Zhou who had been cautiously silent suddenly said with a smile, "The Young Master and the Young Madam's relationship is really good."
Mu Chen, who was picking up a piece of shredded bamboo shoot for Song Ning, froze briefly.
Liang Zhou's words naturally attracted everyone's attention.
Jiang Jin said affectionately, "There are so many meat dishes, and yet, you're giving her bamboo shoots. Give her some meat. You have to fatten her up; she's too skinny!"
Mu Chen listened to Jiang Jin and picked up a piece of braised pork for Song Ning. He carefully removed the fat before placing it in her bowl.
Liang Zhou seized the chance and said in a soft voice, "Song Ning, you have to eat more. It's not easy to get pregnant if you're too thin. You're at the best age to give birth. The earlier you give birth, the happier the Old Madam will be…"
As expected, Jiang Jin grew even happier upon listening to these words.
Song Ning glanced at Liang Zhou and thought to herself, 'So she knows how to speak human words as well. Moreover, she can speak pretty well…'
Meanwhile, Mu Chen seemed to be in a daze as he looked at Song Ning's stomach.
Song Ning could not help but blush when she noticed his gaze and gently swatted his arm.
At this moment, Sister Yu placed a bowl of glutinous ball soup in front of Song Ning and said, "Have some glutinous balls during the new year for good luck, Young Madam.'
Mu Chen scooped a spoonful of the glutinous balls and said, "Then I want to eat them as well!"
Everyone laughed.
Jiang Jin's mood was incredibly good. Seeing everyone eating happily, she spoke non-stop,
Meanwhile, Mu Chen, Mu Chen, and Liang Zhou did not speak to each other at all. In fact, they did not even look at each other.
Liang Zhou's words gradually decreased. Most of her words were just praising Song Ning, making Jiang Jin even happier.
Song Ning discovered Liang Zhou was rather cunning. Liang Zhou was very good at going with the flow and coaxing Jiang Jin.
At the same time, Liang Zhou kept winking at Song Ning meaningfully. However, Song Ning alternated between feigning ignorance and confusion.
In the end, Liang Zhou began to look at Song Ning coldly.
Song Ning found it funny. Was Liang Zhou finally unable to endure and was showing her true colors? Liang Zhou must have been spoiled by Mu Qing and thought that the entire world would cater to her like Mu Qing.
When Song Ning went to the bathroom, Liang Zhou followed suit.
As expected, Liang Zhou no longer wore the perfect smile on her face. She said haughtily, "Song Ning, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you seize any of the chances earlier? As long you speak up, you'll be able to smooth things over…"