CHAPTER 80: CHAPTER 80: THE MALE LEAD’S RUTHLESS RETRIBUTION AND METICULOUS CALCULATIONS

Shen Chen didn’t know where Ye Zhi got her information. He didn’t like Liu Qingxi, but he didn’t bother to explain.

He could explain, but there was no need.

This behavior, in Ye Zhi’s eyes, was a tacit admission, making her nervous again: "You like her, so why don’t you help her? I was giving you a chance. Suddenly you left, and Qingxi probably thought I was messing with her."

"Next time you meet her, remember to explain, so she’ll have a better impression of me. If you hadn’t left without any reason, I wouldn’t have embarrassed myself. She’ll definitely hold a grudge against me, so make sure to explain clearly."

The heroine in "Concubine’s Favor" always repays any slight.

The little traitor in front of her is the same; the author describes his character with eight words: holding grudges over every slight and never letting anything go.

Help...

Despite his young age, Shen Chen, though having no power or influence, was skilled at holding grudges and would seek revenge at the right opportunity.

Currently, the person he hates most is the noble Crown Prince, Li Changnian.

All because Li Changnian had previously said: "The daughter of a First Grade minister should be educated and considerate. How is her behavior different from a shrew yelling in the street? The Minister of Rites usually conducts himself properly and is a pillar of our Dynasty, but the household upbringing is lacking and unsuitable for refined society."

Upon their first meeting, Liu Qingxi also spoke badly of Ye Zhi, although she wasn’t present.

Now, whether explained or not, it matters little.

He doesn’t plan to let her know these things.

He nodded lightly.

Seeing him nod, Ye Zhi thought the matter was settled and naturally led him toward the round table, taking a seat.

The elders had saved two seats for the young ones.

They sat down.

The Ye family were regular patrons of Jingxin Building and ordered over a dozen dishes, taking into account everyone’s dietary preferences along with the signature dishes, displaying no stinginess at all.

Grilled lamb, lychee kidneys, assorted stewed hooves, roasted goose, clear-braised quail, braised rabbit, sliced bass, five-spice crab, tofu soup...

Lamb was regarded as a valuable food. According to the "Record of Hundred Livestock Recipes," lamb is sweet and warm, non-toxic, beneficial for nourishing energy, calming the mind, relieving shock, and relieving cold-induced fatigue.

It was time for eating crabs at the end of the crab season during the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The roasted goose, braised rabbit, lychee kidneys, and assorted stewed hooves were all the main signature dishes.

With many guests at the building, every dish was prepared exquisitely, without any deception.

Soon enough.

A waiter in black shoes and gray hemp clothing brought in the dishes, methodically serving each dish and exiting in order, with efficiency.

Once the dishes were served, tradition dictated that the elders should start eating first.

But.

The Little Princess was at the same table with them, and Ye Yuan politely let the Little Princess eat first before anyone else could start.

The etiquette of the Dynasty was still observed.

Qinglian initially wanted to decline, but under many gazes, she nervously grabbed a piece of goose meat with her chopsticks and placed it in her serving bowl.

Her eyes were still upon her.

So, she nervously picked up the piece of goose meat again with a slight shiver and took a bite.

Instantly, the stares vanished.

The sound of chopsticks, spoons, and bowls clinking together at the table was lively and animated.

It felt like one big family.

Ye Zhi thoughtfully passed a piece of lamb rib to the little traitor, Shen Chen: "Here, Xiao Chen, you’re thin, so eat more lamb to build yourself up."

"Mm."

Shen Chen naturally picked it up and ate it.

Ye Zhi sat between Shen Chen on the left and Qinglian on the right.

In case the Little Fairy was too shy to pick her own food, she thoughtfully placed a piece of lamb rib into her bowl and then happily continued eating.

The Little Princess cooperatively ate it.

Ate it...