Chapter 100

100 Intense Contrast

When Li Xiaoran heard her sister’s words, she threw the spatula in her hand to the side and ran out.

When she saw Luo Cheng return with a wounded man, she was instantly relieved.

“You found him?”

“Yes! Fortunately, he didn’t hurt his vital parts. He was just poisoned, so he fell unconscious. Now that he has been detoxed, I’ll bring him back to recuperate!” Luo Cheng said and called Zi Yang over.

“His name is Luo Ziyang. He’s my brother! He’s not my biological brother, but we’re closer than biological brothers!”

This explained Luo Cheng’s relationship with him.

Li Xiaoran understood and nodded with a smile.

“Since you’re my husband’s brother, you’re family. Hurry up and come in to eat! After you’re full, go and rest!”

“Thank you, Sister-in-law!” Luo Ziyang cupped his hands and bowed to Li Xiaoran.

“We’re family, so there’s no need to be so polite! This is your home! Come on!” Li Xiaoran said as she walked into the kitchen. “Father, Mother, add a set of bowls and chopsticks!”

After Li Shun and Zhao Xiu learned this news, they immediately added the bowls and chopsticks.

Soon, everyone washed their hands and sat down around the table.

Qin Meizhen didn’t stand on ceremony and sat beside Li Xiaoran.

Seeing this, Luo Cheng frowned and was about to ask when Li Xiaoran shook her head at him.

“I’ll tell you about it later! Let’s sit down and eat first!”

Luo Cheng nodded and stopped caring about these things.

At the dining table, Luo Cheng introduced Luo Ziyang to his family.

After Zhao Xiu learned that Luo Ziyang would stay at home, she said, “I’ll go and tidy up a room after dinner! I wonder which room I should tidy up?”

Luo Cheng thought for a moment. Before he could say anything, Luo Ziyang spoke first.

“Please help me tidy up the room on the right! I’m used to being alone. I like silence. That place is just right!”

Luo Ziyang was Luo Cheng’s guard, so he naturally knew the distribution of this residence.

The room on the right was the furthest from the hall, and it was far from Li Shun, his wife, and Li Xiaoqing’s room. This way, they could avoid suspicion. After all, Li Xiaoqing was living in Luo Cheng’s house, so it was better to consider some things first!

When Li Xiaoran heard Luo Ziyang’s words, she understood what he meant.

At this moment, Li Xiaoran had a good impression of Luo Ziyang.

As expected, the person her husband brought back had a good character.

Zhao Xiu also understood what Luo Ziyang meant and secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

Actually, she had been worried about this before, which was why she asked this question.

No matter what, she was a mother. She had to plan for her daughter.

“Then we’ll do as Ziyang says. Please tidy up the room on the far right!” Luo Cheng looked at the expressions of the people at the dining table and understood what was going on.

Next, the family began to eat.

In the beginning, Qin Meizhen was actually a little unaccustomed to it, because she rarely ate with so many people when she was in the Qin family.

Usually, she was served by the servants alone or went to eat in restaurants outside.

Occasionally, she would eat with her father and stepmother, but she never enjoyed it. It was as if everyone fell silent when she appeared at the table.

Qin Mei could vaguely feel that she was out of place at that dining table.

Even though her stepmother kept asking about her well-being and giving her more food, she still didn’t feel any warmth.

But it was different here.

Sitting at this table, although everyone would talk while eating, it made her feel very cozy.

At this moment, she didn’t feel like an outsider at all. It was as if she had naturally integrated into this place.

Qin Meizhen felt that way, and so did Luo Ziyang.

Everyone was very casual about sitting here and eating. They didn’t ostracize anyone or ignore anyone’s feelings.

While eating, Li Xiaoqing looked at Luo Ziyang, who was sitting opposite her, as if she was puzzled about something.

However, the little girl knew that this wasn’t the time to ask such questions. Hence, she sized up Luo Ziyang while eating.

“Focus on eating!” Zhao Xiu noticed Li Xiaoqing’s actions, so she reminded her softly, “Don’t you usually complain about eating Twice Cooked Pork? The meat isn’t to your liking today?”

When Li Xiaoqing heard this, she immediately reached out with her chopsticks and picked up a piece of twice-cooked meat in her bowl. Then, she said anxiously, “It suits my taste! My sister made it, so it’s my favorite!”

With that, Li Xiaoqing focused on eating.

“Don’t just eat meat. You still have to eat some vegetables! Also, eat more of this steamed egg, especially those of you who are injured and are still growing bodies. Your bodies are weak. Eat more to nourish your bodies!” Li Xiaoran said with a smile. Then, she took a spoon and scooped a spoonful of steamed egg into everyone’s bowl.

Luo Cheng waited for a long time but didn’t see his bowl, so he picked up the bowl and placed it in front of Li Xiaoran.

“What about me? I need some nourishment too!”

They all laughed at that.

Li Xiaoran didn’t know how to react. She quickly scooped a spoonful of steamed egg into Luo Cheng’s bowl.

“What else do you want to eat?”

Luo Cheng thought for a moment and brought the bowl back.

“No need. I can do it myself!”

When Li Xiaoran heard this, she immediately smiled and shook her head.

Just as she picked up her chopsticks again, Luo Cheng put down the bowl and chopsticks and scooped a spoonful of egg soup for Li Xiaoran.

“You’ve worked hard too!”

Li Xiaoran looked at Luo Cheng and felt touched!

It turned out that this was the feeling of being cared for. No wonder Luo Cheng was jealous and took the initiative to ask her to give him more steamed egg soup!

“Thank you, husband!” Li Xiaoran smiled and thanked him. Then, she picked up her chopsticks and ate happily.

As Li Xiaoqing ate, she watched her brother-in-law and sister’s PDA. She seemed to be eating very happily.

Li Shun and Zhao Xiu were naturally happy to see their daughter and son-in-law having a good relationship. As parents, it was the best thing for their children to be happy.

Qin Meizhen looked at the scene in front of her in a daze. She was comparing this to her previous life in the Qin family and suddenly realized many things.

So this was what true happiness and joy were like.

And her so-called happiness in the past was just a fake happiness!

At this moment, Qin Meizhen felt a strong desire.

She had lived an ignorant life for so many years. Now, she was going to live her life well.

Perhaps Li Xiaoran was right. She should think about how to live her life in the future!