Pampered by the Billionaire

218: Chapter 182 Even for a second, she doesn’t want to pretend anymore_1 218: Chapter 182 Even for a second, she doesn’t want to pretend anymore_1 Nanxi was convinced that Ye Yuchen had feelings for Li Weihuan.

How else could someone remember another person’s past so clearly?

Could it be anything other than love?

As Nanxi watched Ye Yuchen laugh, she sensed that the smile was forced.

As a woman, she knew her intuition was always right.

She could tell that Ye Yuchen was hostile towards her.

On the other hand, Nanxi believed that while Li Weihuan didn’t detest Ye Yuchen, neither did he favor her.

They were childhood friends, who had shared many years together.

Could there be some affection?

Nanxi wondered, had Li Weihuan not met her, would he have spent his life with a girl like Ye Yuchen instead?

Upon contemplation, that wouldn’t have been too bad either!

In the end, it seemed, she was the one who had inflicted pain on him.

Li Xiangchen arrived looking healthy, which relieved Nanxi.

Out of everyone in the Li family, he was the only one who had been kind to her, and for that, she was grateful at heart.

After some more small talk, Qi Qun directed Li Mufang to check on the dinner preparations.

They had guests tonight and she didn’t want dinner to be served too late.

Li Mufang nodded and went to check.

A flicker crossed Nanxi’s gaze, she was unsure who Qi Qun referred to as the ‘guest’ – was it Ye Yuchen, or was it her?

At the dinner table, Qi Qun forced a smile and tried to suppress her resentment.

In fear of upsetting Li Weihuan, she urged Nanxi to have more food.

Nanxi smiled and thanked her.

Ignoring Nanxi’s response, Qi Qun turned her head towards Ye Yuchen and engaged her in conversation about her experience studying abroad in England.

Ye Yuchen was quite the conversationalist and appeared to get along very well with Qi Qun.

This change in Qi Qun’s attitude was her final forfeiture.

She tried to make it clear to Nanxi through her distinct attitudes towards both girls – what qualities she desired and acknowledged in her daughter-in-law.

At least, Nanxi couldn’t compete.

Throughout the meal, Nanxi was silent.

Li Weihuan, seated beside her, served her the dishes she liked.

However, unbeknownst to him, she had absolutely no appetite.

In the middle of the meal, Li Weihuan’s phone rang.

The servant brought over his phone.

Nanxi glanced at the name displayed on the screen: Second Uncle.

Li Weihuan frowned and stood up.

He said to Nanxi, “You sit here for a while.

I’ll be back soon after answering the call.”

It seemed as though the moment he left, everyone at the table would start bullying her.

Nanxi smiled at him, “Go answer the call.

I’m fine.

”

Before departing, Li Weihuan held her hand and whispered, “…

Wait for me.”

The moment Li Weihuan left, the atmosphere turned awkward.

Qi Qun’s facial expression changed immediately.

Clearing her throat, she asked Nanxi, “What’s your intention?

I want to know!”

Nanxi was taken aback.

What intention?

She laughed weakly.

So it seemed that Qi Qun could no longer keep up her act.

When Li Weihuan was present, she’d been playing a role to avoid upsetting her son.

But now, even if he was absent for just a second, she no longer wanted to put on a facade.

Nanxi replied, “Aunt, what do you want me to think?”

“Needless to say, break up with him!”

Qi Qun took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, “Gu Nanxi, I don’t care who you want to harm, but you can’t harm my son!”

Nanxi’s gaze flickered.

Li Xiangchen frowned, “What are you talking about?

When did Nanxi harm Weihuan?”

Qi Qun sneered, “She didn’t?

Did our son turn out this way because of nothing?”

“Enough!

What state has your son been harmed into?

Has he killed someone or committed arson?

Qi Qun, are you not satisfied until you torment this home into ruin?”

“Li Xiangchen, what did you just say?

Say it again!”

“Mom, Dad, what are you doing?

Weihuan is still outside.

Can you both stop arguing?”

Li Mufang furrowed her brows, glancing at Qi Qun.

She thought her mother had gone too far.

While it was normal for tempers to flare, they had an outside guest, Ye Yuchen.

What would happen if word of their family squabbles got out?

It wouldn’t be good!

Li Muyun stood up, preparing to leave.

Seeing this, Qi Qun asked her, “What are you going to do?”

Li Muyun paused, “What else can I do?

You guys are arguing like it’s the end of the world.

What if Weihuan walks in and sees this?

Who will be responsible if he decides to leave this home?

I’m just going to take a look.

At least, I could stop this a little.

You may not want your son, but I still need my little brother!”

Qi Qun bit her lip, wanting to say something but was stopped by Ye Yuchen who was beside her.

Li Muyun left.

Ye Yuchen comforted “Aunt, don’t be angry.

It’s not easy for everyone to get together today.

We should be happy and enjoy the meal instead of creating an unpleasant atmosphere!”

She immediately served a piece of cola chicken wing to Qi Qun, “Aunt, this chicken wing is delicious.

Try it if you don’t believe me!”

Qi Qun took a deep breath and held onto Ye Yuchen’s hand tenderly, relievingly saying, “You’re sensible, Yuchen.

I’m sorry for embarrassing you.”

Ye Yuchen smiled, “Aunt, don’t say that!

In fact, I want to say that everyone has their own reasons for getting upset, especially parents, who always want the best for their children.

When I was going to study abroad, my grandfather objected.

But my parents supported me because they thought it was a good opportunity for me to see a different part of the world, to gain knowledge and broaden my horizons…

No parent wants to harm their children or act against their interests…”

She turned her head and looked at Nanxi, “…So, Nanxi, if you hold a grudge against Aunt for this, it shows your lack of maturity.

After all…

she didn’t mean any harm!”

Nanxi managed a smile, biting her awkwardness.

Hold a grudge?

She never thought that way, but Ye Yuchen’s words seemed to paint her as the unreasonable one–as if she became someone petty and disrespectful.

Smiling subtly, she shook her head, “Don’t worry, I won’t.”

“That’s good!”

Ye Yuchen said while applying a piece of spicy chicken to Nanxi’s bowl, “Let’s stop talking and eat.

I’m hungry!”

Qi Qun pressed her lips together, wanting to say something only to be stopped by Ye Yuchen’s hand gently tugging at her from underneath the table.

Caught by surprise, Qi Qun looked at Ye Yuchen and immediately put on a smile, saying, “Yuchen is right, it’s my…noveldrama

it’s my impulsiveness.

Now, everyone, let’s eat up.

We seldom have a chance to eat together…”

Upon finishing, she looked at Nanxi and with a serious expression said, “Nanxi, I’m rather blunt and straightforward at times, so don’t take it to heart.

Auntie apologizes for her mistake!”

Nanxi was taken aback at this sudden shift in Qi Qun’s attitude.

Still, she apologized, “Auntie, you are overthinking.

I’m the one at fault.

I shouldn’t have spoken to you like that.

I apologize!”

Seeing Nanxi’s response, Qi Qun’s smile brightened.

She put a piece of braised sparerib in Nanxi’s bowl, “Let’s eat first.

If Weihuan comes back and sees your food untouched, he’ll blame me!”

Nanxi laughed and nodded.

Then she stared at the spicy chicken and braised sparerib in her bowl, pressed her lips together, but she did not eat.

Upon noticing this, Qi Qun was mildly discontent, “The braised sparerib cooked by Sister Lian tastes very good.

Try it!”

Without questioning, Nanxi picked up a piece of the sparerib and took a bite.

It was immensely spicy, so much so that Nanxi’s scalp went numb.

By the time she finished the sparerib, a layer of sweat had formed on her forehead.