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Chapter 86: She is not interested in a small stomach

She took a deep breath and engaged in a fierce negotiation with the "Hedong Lion Roar" within her body: "We must remain calm, remain calm! Don't be impulsive, impulsiveness is the devil, I must be patient, and patience is like a knife hanging over my head. I must sharpen the knife and find a good time to act!"

Then he thought of the brat who was looking for a fight and had no idea that his cousin was having a hard time in the Yun family. Every day she was either fighting wits and courage or practicing the ninjutsu of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".

He, on the other hand, treated it all as a melodramatic plot in a TV drama and even added his own drama, thinking he was the poor abandoned kid?
Two years ago, especially after the Yun family’s housekeeper came to spread the word, the original owner never came here again.

This incident quietly planted the seeds of gloom in Jiang Xiaofeng's heart. His personality gradually changed, and the little universe in his heart was undergoing a silent "nuclear fusion".

My cousin, who was originally as bright and warm as the sun in early summer, was gradually shrouded in dark clouds. His personality suddenly changed and he became gloomy and depressed.

Look at Jiang Xiaofeng behind Yun Ximo. His face is so cool that it can freeze tofu, and his "aura of asking for a beating" has its own special effect.

Aunt Xu Zhaoxia was stunned for a moment, and then she was puzzled, "Why does that brat have that expression on his face that says 'the whole world owes me five million'?"

The cats and dogs in the community have to take a detour when they see him, for fear that they will be frostbitten by the "coolness".

He doesn't know that his cousin has a hard time in the Yun family, but he treats it all as a melodramatic plot in a TV drama and even adds his own drama, thinking that she is a poor abandoned girl?
We are going further and further down the road of "pulling", and there is almost no way back!
You little brat, you act like you're worth two and a half million. I don't know where you learned this from!

When they got to the dinner table, her uncle and aunt turned into super feeders, constantly stuffing delicious food into Yun Ximo's bowl. The dinner was sumptuous and everything was done to Yun Ximo's taste.

Look at Jiang Xiaofeng again. He was absent-minded while eating and fighting, and his face looked more wilted than a cabbage in winter.

Was he eating, or counting the rice grains? He swiftly finished his battle by combining three mouthfuls into two, then, with the tragic grace of "homework is a mountain, and I am Yugong," he slipped away—and vanished!
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Not long after, Yun Ximo was not polite and "said goodbye" to the delicacies on the table one by one at an astonishing speed. The scene was faster than the Double Eleven flash sale. She even licked the soup at the bottom of the plate clean, for fear of leaving any thoughts for tomorrow's breakfast.

My uncle and aunt felt very sad when they saw this.

They began to imagine Yun Ximo's "miserable world" in the Yun family. Does this child have to rely on "counting grains of rice to make a living"?

Are you living the life of a homeless person, going hungry one day and not even having enough to eat?
It makes people's hearts twist into a knot.

My aunt even cursed "vicious aunt" Shu Manli in her heart.

My uncle and aunt were stunned, and their chopsticks froze in the air like an exclamation mark.

Is the child planning to become sworn brothers with the rice cooker?
Yun Ximo, on the other hand, had no idea that she had become the focus of the table. She calmly added another bowl of rice to herself. It was the Mount Everest of rice, full and crystal clear.

The key is that she ate with gusto. Every grain of rice was like her long-lost relative. After reuniting, she had to hug him tightly and never let go.

My uncle and aunt put down their chopsticks, this is the second bowl!

How hungry is this child?
My aunt shook her head, her eyes full of heartache for Yun Ximo.

Poor kid, did he think this was the last supper, so he was working so hard?
In the upper class circles that advocate etiquette and manners, there is a kind of behavior that deeply reflects inner elegance and cannot be ignored - that is the manners at the table.

Yun Ximo's dining style undoubtedly became an abrupt note and seemed out of place in this aristocratic realm that emphasizes rules and dignity.

If Yun Ximo's dining posture were placed in this upper-class society that values ​​etiquette and decency, it would undoubtedly be regarded as a misconduct, a vulgarity that is extremely inconsistent with her noble status.

The ladies of wealthy families and aristocratic girls have been exposed to strict etiquette since childhood, and table manners are the core content of their education.

Their food intake is carefully controlled to maintain a state known as "bird stomach", which is not only to keep their body light, but also a symbol of identity and status.

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Through this restraint and self-discipline, they demonstrate their noble status.

This way of dining not only reflects their ultimate pursuit of quality of life, but also invisibly demonstrates the family's status and upbringing.

In contrast, Yun Ximo's way of eating is completely different.

She ate voraciously, trying to clear all the food on the table. This hasty eating style was undoubtedly a great mockery of "aristocratic style" in the eyes of the upper class.

It reminds people of the urgency and hunger of the lower class people and their extreme desire for living resources, rather than the calmness and nobility that comes from the heart.

Therefore, every move of a true aristocrat at the dinner table is a defense of his or her own identity and family honor.

They know very well that elegant dining is a confirmation and manifestation of their own identity.

Yun Ximo's rough dining style seemed particularly out of place in this delicate and elegant atmosphere, and even became a laughing stock.

This is undoubtedly a manifestation of lack of education and lack of self-discipline.

They might discuss it in private, saying that the way they ate was just like someone who had struggled out of the lower class of society, with a greedy look like a starving ghost who had never seen delicious food.

But then again, life is just a grand buffet, so enjoy it to the fullest!
Yun Ximo's way of eating is like the "Statue of Liberty" on the dining table. It wins in the authenticity and down-to-earthness of "I am me, a firework of different colors".

She tells us through her actions: When eating, you should eat as freely as the wind and as unrestrained as the clouds!
So, the way we eat is a microcosm of life. Some people chew their food slowly, as if savoring every moment of life;
Some people eat with big mouthfuls, as if they want to swallow all the good things in one gulp.

Everyone has their own fun and style. Let’s not pay too much attention to those rules and regulations about “eating elegantly”. After all, life is already so tiring, and it would be a shame if we don’t feel comfortable while eating!
After all, who says that only a "bird stomach" can show nobility?

With delicious food right in front of you, why not pretend to be noble and go hungry? That would be a huge mistake! Life is short, so enjoy it while you can, eat meat and drink wine (again, juice is fine too).

Suddenly, as if she was locked in by two super-focused X-ray beams, she suddenly felt a strong sense of being "watched" and was forcibly pulled out of the embrace of the food.

She looked up, her eyes flickering with confusion: "What's going on?" "What's wrong with my uncle and aunt? They don't even move their chopsticks, they just stare at me eating. No matter how delicious my food is, it can't be treated like a movie. It's so embarrassing!"

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The corners of my aunt's mouth twitched, and she managed a smile that was uglier than crying. "I saw you were enjoying your meal, so I thought I'd give you some motivation to eat more! You're so skinny, little fella! A gust of wind could blow you straight into outer space."

Yun Ximo's heart drum began to beat "dong dong dong", and she vaguely understood the meaning behind the "meaningful" looks of her uncle and aunt.
So, the witty yet slightly embarrassed Yun Ximo smiled and said, "My aunt's cooking skills are simply at the level of a five-star chef. Before, when I was at the Yun family, I was so nervous when eating. I was like a thief, counting every grain of rice, afraid that if I accidentally chewed a few more bites, I would be labeled an 'unladylike' or mercilessly labeled a 'glutton'."

Haha, so… today my little appetite monster is like it just escaped from the cage of dieting. My appetite… in mathematical terms, it’s “infinity minus a finite number”. Oh no, to be more precise, it’s “a tiny bit more than usual”. Well, it’s only about the distance from the Pacific Ocean to the Himalayas!

At the end of her speech, she couldn't help but secretly glance at the side, feeling guilty like a thief. She scratched the back of her ear with her little finger, feeling a little nervous, and also thinking, "I think I ate too much. Will I be discovered?"

Nowadays, a female man who can eat as much as I do and who can eat with a clear conscience and thrive in it is probably rarer than a giant panda. She must be a first-class protected animal in the country, right?
As a result, when my uncle heard this, he was instantly unhappy and the whole person was ignited. He slammed the table and stood up, saying with a face full of "protective calf":
"Listen up! In our family, eating is all about enjoying yourself. Don't even mention those Yun family rules. They say eating is supposed to be 'elegant', 'restrained', and put on airs. From what I've seen, eating is more tiring than running a full marathon! Here, a good appetite is synonymous with blessing, the pride of our family genes! You little foodie, let alone keeping you around now, even if we have a few more 'little gluttons' like you, we can raise them into fair, tender, and chubby little Fuwa! Our family motto is: If you're not active when eating, there's something wrong with your thinking! Got it?"

Yun Ximo watched her uncle and aunt singing in unison, and she felt warmer than drinking a bowl of hot bone soup in winter!
Look, it's still the 'two elders' in our family who understand my heart the best. Now, I don't have to fight secretly at the dining table anymore. I can openly start my 'invincible foodie engine'. Hehehe, world cuisine, here I come!

While laughing, Yun Ximo's chopsticks were not vague. She aimed at the plate of tempting red and alluringly fragrant Mapo Tofu. With a swishing sound, a piece of tofu went into her stomach.

After dinner, Yun Ximo picked up the remote control and watched TV in the living room.

At the same time, Aunt Xu Chaoxia walked straight to Jiang Xiaofeng's bedroom.

As soon as I entered the door, I saw that Jiang Xiaofeng's face was so cold and hard that it could freeze tofu.

"You little brat, are you itching for trouble again? Who are you trying to show off to with that 'eternal ice' face?" Xu Zhaoxia said jokingly.

Jiang Xiaofeng pursed his lips tightly, his already depressed heart becoming even heavier, and an "emotional storm" was brewing.

"I'm not planning on showing you this big Buddha, so please stop worrying about it, okay?" Jiang Xiaofeng's words were a little sarcastic.

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Xu Zhaoxia lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "Keep your voice down, you little brat."

"I know the anger you're holding in your heart is stronger than the steam in a pressure cooker. You're mad at your cousin for not coming to see you. But your cousin is back at the Yun family, and her life is full of thorns. She may not mention it, but I see it all. She's terrified of causing us even the slightest bit of trouble. She's the kind of tough person who 'bears her own hardships and never cries easily.' We have to understand her."

Jiang Xiaofeng's expression gradually softened from "eternal ice" to something thoughtful.

Seeing that Jiang Xiaofeng's expression had softened, Xu Chaoxia continued, mentioning the Yun family's housekeeper two years ago, whose eyes were full of snobbery and whose words were extremely insulting to their family.

"Since you already know that Yun Ximo is living well in the Yun family, there is no need for you to have any further contact with each other and avoid unnecessary climbing up the social ladder."

"Just imagine, if the wealthy circle knew that she had a humble family background, how would they view her?"

Immediately afterwards, the housekeeper threw a bank card containing a million yuan on the ground and coldly ordered them to accept it. From then on, this card became the decisive dividing line between their lives and Yun Ximo's.

On the day the housekeeper came, Jiang Xiaofeng was in school, and his cousin, who used to come once a month, suddenly stopped coming.

He waited patiently, and time passed quietly.

I don’t understand why my cousin hasn’t visited them for two years, or even called them.

I even thought that her relationship with them was really severed.

The hope in Jiang Xiaofeng's heart gradually faded, like a leaf helplessly falling in the autumn wind. In the end, he could only comfort himself like this: "My cousin definitely doesn't have time. Besides, their home is in the old city, far away from the Yun family."

However, it was not until today that he realized that all this was due to the unilateral decision made by Mrs. Shu Manli of the Yun family, and that his cousin's life in the Yun family was not satisfactory.

Xu Zhaoxia couldn't help but say coldly, "Look at you. You're only half a year younger than your cousin. Why can't you be more open-minded? If you keep going like this, you'll really have to rely on the uncles and aunties at the blind date corner to find you a girlfriend in the future!"

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Xiaofeng almost choked on his own saliva.

Xu Chaoxia had an expression that said, "You little brat, your brain finally got it." She looked at Jiang Xiaofeng's cool face that suddenly became "smarter," but she didn't forget to give him some advice.

"But I have to warn you. You have to keep this matter under wraps. Don't let it get to your cousin. If your cousin really cared about this, she would have surfaced and made a big fuss long ago. Right now, she hasn't even made a fuss. It's obvious that she doesn't want us 'shore dwellers' to get involved."

(End of this chapter)