C21 Embarrassment

Ning Xia glared at Pei Yichen. He had never thought that someone in the 21st century would have such an old-fashioned way of thinking. Did he really think he was an emperor?

"Pei Yichen, I really didn't expect that not only would you be a lone wolf, but you are also so unreasonable at home. How could you let Uncle Wu cook for you when he is so old? You also said that there might be someone who poisoned you. What if Uncle Wu eats something bad?"

Uncle Wu's eyes lit up. He was very touched. "Thank you for your concern, young madam. Actually, I..."

"Uncle Wu, don't worry. With me here, I won't let you do such a dangerous thing! Don't be afraid. If worst comes to worst, both of us will be chased out by him. It's no big deal!"

Ning Xia did not wait for Uncle Wu to finish speaking. He slapped the table and heroically protected Uncle Wu behind him. He looked at Pei Yichen with determination. No matter what, he should not have let an old man do such a dangerous thing.

After all, he was the butler who had worked hard for their family for many years. How could he be so inhumane!

"Miss Ning Xia, you might have some misunderstanding..."

Shen Heng had just arrived at the entrance of the restaurant when he saw this scene. He was so shocked that he almost didn't know how to enter.

"Ah?"

Ning Xia was confused by Shen Heng's words, not knowing what it meant.

"My dad." Shen Heng pointed at Uncle Wu, who was behind him. "He doesn't want to try the food himself. He wants to put the food on the plate and feed it to the rabbit."

Ning Xia was stunned and turned around. Sure enough, there was a fat rabbit locked in a cage behind Uncle Wu, but it was placed slightly further away. Plus, Uncle Wu was in front of her, so she did not see it.

This time, it was an awkward situation...

On the other hand, Pei Yichen was sitting there calmly and gracefully pouring himself a cup of water. It was as if he was admiring his "performance."

Tears streamed down Uncle Wu's face. Although it was a misunderstanding, he was still very touched by the young madam's protection. "Thank you, young madam, for your kindness."

"Uncle Wu, I'm sorry, I didn't know..."

Ning Xia wanted nothing more than to find a hole to hide in.

She sat down slowly and looked at Uncle Wu without saying a word. "Try the food."

Well, impulsiveness is a devil, and she'll regret it when she's done. Why didn't she ask first?

"Young Master, Young Madam, no problem. Let's eat."

After Uncle Wu tried the food, he took the fat rabbit away.

Ning Xia knew that she had done something stupid, so Pei Yichen didn't move his chopsticks. She didn't dare to move either. She just sat there with a low sense of presence, looking a little reserved.

Pei Yichen curled his lips and picked up the nearest vegetables with his chopsticks.

Ning Xia's heart skipped a beat. She could finally start eating!

Facing a table full of delicious food, she was already hungry!

As she ate, another question popped up in her mind. "Assistant Shen, are you sure Uncle Wu is your father?"

Shen Heng smiled warmly. "My father and Father Wu are good friends. I've known Father Wu as my godfather since I was young. My parents are abroad all year round, so I spend most of my time with Father Wu."

"Oh, so that's how it is."

Ning Xia nodded, picked up a large piece of fish and put it on her plate.

"Eating won't stop you from talking."

Pei Yichen raised his eyelids and looked at her. He saw that she was enjoying the food so much that for some reason, he wanted to mock her.

Of course, Ning Xia knew that he was referring to her meddling in other people's business, but she was open and aboveboard, so she did not care what he thought!

Although it was a misunderstanding, she knew that this so-called aristocratic family was not something a poor commoner like her could imagine.

In the past, she used to think that the Ning Family was considered rich and powerful, but in front of the Pei Family, it wasn't enough. If she didn't feel sorry for her daughter, she was afraid that she would be in a hurry to get involved with them.

She had to admit that although the parents of the Ning Family were unjust to her, they were a good pair of parents. They did not associate their daughter with business.

Ning Xia sneaked a peek at Pei Yichen and found out that this guy was born with the aura of a king. He was obviously disabled and looked better than a woman, but whenever he sat down, he would have a dignified aura that made people look up to him.

Ning Xia was shocked by her own thoughts and shook her head repeatedly. Bah, what crippled legs? She was obviously pretending!

What King's Aura? He was clearly a bad-tempered liar!

He not only lied to everyone outside, but also his family. At least, other than her and Shen Heng, who he trusted the most, no one else knew that he was not disabled, right?

It was indeed a generation that looked at one's face. If one's appearance was good, they would believe anything they said!

Under Pei Yichen's signal, Shen Heng also sat at the second table to eat.

Ning Xia glanced at Shen Heng again. If Pei Yichen had the aura of a king, then Shen Heng had the demeanor of a great general. Both of them ate elegantly, which made them look like starving ghosts.

On one side, she was chewing with her mouth stuffed full. On the other hand, she picked up the food she liked without hesitation and put it on her plate. Shen Heng, who was sitting opposite her, was scared. He was worried that she would not eat more.

Didn't they say that beauties would pay attention to their figures?

Why was Ning Xia able to eat so much? Wasn't she afraid that she would gain weight?

The corner of Pei Yichen's lips curled up. For some reason, his appetite was very good when he ate with Ning Xia.

Unknowingly, he had already drunk a bowl of porridge and felt that he could have another bowl.

"Ning Xia, serve the soup."

He had always been a man who could not restrain himself.

"Okay." Ning Xia was not unreasonable. She picked up the bowl in front of him and swiftly scooped up a bowl of sweet soup. She then placed the bowl in front of him again.

Pei Yichen frowned slightly. He never ate sweet food.

However, when he saw Ning Xia drinking happily with a satisfied look on her face, he suddenly wanted to give it a try.

Shen Heng saw Pei Yichen frown slightly after taking a sip of the sweet soup. His heart sank and he cursed in his heart. He looked at Ning Xia with sympathy and lowered his head to eat, lowering his presence.

However, he did not blame Pei Yichen as he expected. When he looked at Pei Yichen again, he found that this stoic iceberg boss actually slightly raised the corner of his lips. Clearly, he was very satisfied with the sweet soup...

Shen Heng felt that the way he entered the room today was wrong. Something must have gone wrong. Why did the president change so much when Ning Xia arrived?

This shouldn't have happened at all...

Could it be?

President Pei fell in love with this strange little girl?