Soft-centered strawberry cake

Chapter 105 Why Isn't It Me By Your Side?

C City, Pei Family Mansion
After being washed by the rain overnight, the air was much fresher in the morning, the vegetation around the house looked greener, and clusters of bright flowers were in full bloom.

In the dining room on the first floor of the Pei family home, the family of four sat around the table, on which was laid out a sumptuous and varied breakfast.

"Today I asked the aunt to put the stewed bird's nest in the yogurt. Can you taste it and see if it still has a fishy smell?"

As Pei Cheng spoke, he brought a bowl of yogurt mixed with bird's nest to Tong Ziyan's lips.

With Pei Zhenhua and Wen Lan present, and Pei Cheng feeding her in front of them, Tong Ziyan felt a little uncomfortable.

However, Tong Ziyan still opened her mouth and ate what Pei Cheng fed her. Pei Cheng understood that her sense of smell and taste were more sensitive during her pregnancy, so he carefully changed the combination of food, which made Tong Ziyan feel warm.

"Not bad, it tastes pretty good."

The scene before them brought smiles of relief to Pei Zhenhua and Wen Lan; thankfully, Tong Ziyan's baby had arrived just in time.

Pei Cheng was pleased with Tong Ziyan's feedback, and he scooped up another spoonful of bird's nest and placed it near Tong Ziyan's mouth.

"Right? I also asked the aunt to add some fruit pieces and nuts in it, because the internet says it tastes better that way."

Feeding Tong Ziyan once would have made her less embarrassed, but if it happened repeatedly, she would feel awkward. She prepared to take the bowl of bird's nest from Pei Cheng's hand.

"I can eat by myself, so you should eat breakfast properly too."

Pei Cheng showed no intention of letting go. "No, you eat this bowl of bird's nest first, then I'll eat."

Feeling awkward with three pairs of eyes watching her at the dinner table, Tong Ziyan awkwardly opened her mouth and ate what Pei Cheng offered.

Judging from Tong Ziyan's expression, Wen Lan knew that she and Pei Zhenhua were in the way. She quickly put down her chopsticks and looked at Pei Zhenhua.

"Zhenhua, why are you eating so slowly today? Let's go for a walk after you're done eating."

"I'm not full yet..." Pei Zhenhua was clearly a beat behind.

"Eat less, you need to control your blood sugar as you get older." Wen Lan then gave Pei Zhenhua a look.

From Wen Lan's eyes, Pei Zhenhua understood that she wanted him to put down his chopsticks and leave the table.

"Okay... let's go for a walk."

Tong Ziyan was a smart person, and she immediately understood what Wen Lan meant. She quickly said, "Dad, Mom... you two haven't eaten much."

"I'm getting old, I should eat less. You two eat slowly." After saying that, Wenlan got up and left the table.

Pei Zhenhua also left, following Wen Lan.

As soon as Pei Zhenhua and Wen Lan left, Tong Ziyan blamed Pei Cheng, saying, "It's all your fault. You were making a fuss here so early in the morning. I'm not a child, and you still had to feed me."

Pei Cheng looked completely innocent. "What's wrong? I'm just doing what I want to do."

"Could you please consider the occasion next time? Your parents were right here. Were you trying to show off your relationship on purpose?"

"Alright, alright... don't be angry, I really didn't think that far ahead." Pei Cheng said, then scooped another spoonful of bird's nest from the bowl and placed it near Tong Ziyan's lips.

Now that Wen Lan and Pei Zhenhua were no longer around, Tong Ziyan naturally opened her mouth and ate the food in the spoon.

"Could you please go back to the way you were before, when you were very considerate and not so attentive to me? I'm really not used to you being like this."

Honestly, ever since Tong Ziyan and Pei Cheng brought up divorce and she got pregnant, Pei Cheng has become a completely different person. She's even a little unaccustomed to his clingy behavior towards her.

"There's no going back. You'll just have to slowly adapt to who I am now."

Previously, Pei Cheng always believed that Tong Ziyan would never leave him, and that he only had feelings of admiration and suitability for her. It wasn't until Tong Ziyan brought up divorce with him last time, until he clearly understood that Tong Ziyan would leave him, that he suddenly realized how deep his feelings for her were.

"To be honest, I'm a little confused right now. Are you doing this for my own good, or for the baby in my belly?"

"Of course we'll be together, but I'll only treat the child well because he's in your belly."

Pei Cheng's answer fully embodied the saying "a son's status depends on his mother's," and Tong Ziyan was quite satisfied with it.

Jiangcheng, 5 PM.

According to the event schedule set by the planning department, Xia Wanfeng will attend the Ming Group product launch at 6 PM.

In the dressing room, Ming Wei, the planner of this event, was checking the commercial performance schedule with Xia Wanfeng's agent.

Xia Wanfeng glanced at Ming Weiyi's name tag. She remembered that Pei Ming had said that his wife was the planner of this event, and coincidentally, the very pretty young lady in front of her had the surname Ming.

There was a knock on the door of the dressing room, and Xia Wanfeng's assistant quickly got up and opened the door.

Looking in the makeup mirror, Xia Wanfeng saw that the person who walked in was Pei Ming, and she also paid special attention to Ming Wei's expression when she saw Pei Ming.

Sure enough, when Mingwei saw that the person who came in was Pei Ming, a murderous glint flashed in her eyes for a moment.

Unlike Ming Weiyi, Pei Ming's eyes were filled with loving tenderness when he saw Ming Weiyi.

Xia Wanfeng smiled with satisfaction. The couple had all arrived, and now it was her turn to perform.

She picked up the iced Americano from the vanity and gave Pei Ming a suggestive look, then took a sip of the iced Americano.

Pei Ming wasn't stupid. He immediately looked at Xia Wanfeng with concern and said, "What time is it? You're still drinking iced Americano. Don't you want to sleep tonight?"

This caring remark made Mingwei unconsciously look at Pei Ming, and the entire dressing room became unusually quiet.

"Don't you know that caffeine makes my heart palpitate? Only in this way can my heart remind me that it is still alive."

Xia Wanfeng sat in the armchair, raising her head to look at Pei Ming with deep affection. From her eyes, one could even see her unrequited love for Pei Ming.

Pei Ming was stunned for a moment. "I am! Xia Wanfeng really is an actress. How can she get into character so quickly? How can she act so fast!"

"Since you're experiencing heart palpitations, then you shouldn't drink anymore."

Pei Ming didn't know what lines to say, but he believed Xia Wanfeng would improvise.

"You know perfectly well why I am the way I am, but all you ever say to me are these meaningless, irrelevant things."

After Xia Wanfeng finished speaking, she stood up and grabbed Pei Ming's tie, and then her body got closer and closer to Pei Ming.

Pei Ming resisted the urge to take a step back; Ming Wei had witnessed the intimate scene between him and Xia Wanfeng.

At this moment, Ming Wei was furious. She never expected to witness Pei Ming flirting with Xia Wanfeng!
"Pei Ming, we grew up together, so why wasn't I the one by your side in the end?"

In Ming Weiyi's view, Xia Wanfeng's eyes were filled with resentment and passionate love as she stared straight at Pei Ming.

These words stung Ming Weiyi even more; she had no mood to watch the show now.

"You two can continue your conversation; it's not appropriate for me to stay here."

After saying that, Mingwei slammed the door and left.

(End of this chapter)