Free Web NovelChapter 1346: Chapter 1345: I Heard My Cousin Grew Up in the Countryside
Chapter 1345: I Heard Cousin Grew Up in the Countryside
Mengyu chuckled softly, "Oh, so it’s Second Aunt, Eldest Cousin, and Miss Lin Shasha.
I think there’s something that needs clarification. When Second Uncle came to find me, I hadn’t yet returned to the Nan Family, so it wasn’t appropriate to acknowledge Second Uncle. However, some matters aren’t suitable for someone unrelated to intervene, and so Second Uncle suggested we temporarily address each other as godfather and goddaughter.
But now that I’ve acknowledged the Nan Family, there’s no need to continue using that makeshift title. So, Second Uncle is still Second Uncle, and Second Aunt is still Second Aunt. Uncle Leng, don’t you agree?"
Uncle Leng already felt it was inappropriate for his brother to recognize a niece as a goddaughter. Who acknowledges an uncle as a godfather? Upon hearing it was just a stopgap, he naturally agreed.
Lin Shasha frowned. She had already told people that the Eldest Miss Nan was her god cousin. Now that the god relationship was void, wouldn’t people say she’s boasting?
But Mengyu no longer allowed her to speak, directly making a gesture of welcome towards the aunts, uncles, and cousins, inviting everyone inside.
Everyone entered the courtyard, which was adorned with flowers and trees, white walls, and red windows, giving it an elegant feel.
Lin Shasha sneered, "Nan Mengyu, you’ve returned to the Nan Family, so why are you still living in such an old-fashioned courtyard? Could it be that the Nan Family only acknowledged you on the surface but doesn’t actually value you?"
Mengyu wanted to ignore her, but Qing Wen couldn’t help but retort, "Can’t we just like living in a courtyard?"
"Pfft!" Lin Shasha scoffed, "Who doesn’t live in dry and bright houses these days? Living in a damp and dark courtyard, you just can’t shake off your countryside habits."
Mengyu calmly replied, "This is merely a temporary place for me to stay during my studies. I like living in a courtyard. If Miss Shasha doesn’t like it, you’re welcome to stay at a hotel."
After inviting Uncle Leng and the others to sit in the living room, Mengyu said, "Xiao Tao, please bring out the tea I brewed personally for Uncle and the others. Also, wash and serve the fruits I brought back for our guests."
Xiao Tao was surprised. Those were low-grade Spirit Fruits. The master usually only served ordinary fruits to guests. It seemed like the master thought today’s visit was special.
"Yes!"
Xiao Tao brought over a pot of tea in one hand and a plate of fruit in the other.
This pot of tea was originally made from a special Spiritual Tea from the space’s Medicinal Garden, intended for Mengyu’s master’s tea ceremony. Only two cups were served, and she couldn’t bear to waste it, so she added some boiling water to it before bringing it over.
When Xiao Tao was pouring the tea for everyone, Second Aunt rejected it with her hand over the teacup, saying, "No need to serve me tea; I don’t usually drink tea. Just give me some plain water."
In fact, she noticed the tea wasn’t steaming and didn’t look freshly made, unsure of how long it had been brewed, so she didn’t want to drink it.
Xiao Tao pouted: It’s your own loss to miss out on our Spiritual Tea. So she said, "Please wait a moment, the plain water is still boiling. Have some fruit in the meantime."
Second Aunt’s observation was also noticed by Lin Shasha. Second Aunt didn’t drink it for disdain, but refrained from making it explicit by requesting plain water. However, Lin Shasha wasn’t restrained; she bluntly questioned Mengyu, "Nan Mengyu, is it because you’ve acknowledged the Nan Family that you think your grandparents’ home doesn’t matter, serving us leftover tea?"
As she spoke, she rudely grabbed an apple and took a bite. Only then did she realize it tasted really good.
"This fruit is nice, living up to the reputation of someone raised in the countryside, knowing how to pick fruits."
