Chapter 916 He Seems to Care Too Much About You
Zhang Jian knew that Leng Yan was her neighbor, seeing them together every day, he just assumed they had a good sibling relationship. Besides, the studies in junior high school were not easy, and his main focus was on his studies.
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People often have minor disagreements in relationships, but Xia Nuo and Leng Yan didn’t have any.
Because Leng Yan listened to her so well and never went against her wishes, her temper became more and more spoiled.
Yes, Miss Xia gradually became spoiled.
She was the only child at home, the apple of her parents’ eye. Except for Mrs. Xia occasionally saying a few words to her, Mr. Xia and Aunt Zhao were extremely good to her.
After her health recovered, Mrs. Xia went on a business trip with Mr. Xia, leaving only Aunt Zhao at home. She had always been very good to Xia Nuo, and Leng Yan always obeyed her. Her life was like that of a young lady, never knowing what it means to be wronged.
Xia Nuo was picky and had a discerning palate. Aunt Zhao’s cooking was very traditional, and Xia Nuo had long been tired of her cooking. In order to get her to eat more, Leng Yan began learning how to cook.
At first, it wasn’t great, but gradually it became more and more flavorful, and it just so happened that Xia Nuo really enjoyed it, so whenever Leng Yan was free, all the food Xia Nuo ate was made by him.
Aunt Zhao clearly saw Leng Yan’s unconditional indulgence towards Xia Nuo. She was afraid Xia Nuo would become more spoiled and worried it was unfair to Leng Yan, so she took an opportunity to share her thoughts with Xia Nuo.
“Xiao Nuo, what do you think of Leng Yan?”
“He’s very nice.” She genuinely thought that Leng Yan was a nice kid.
“Leng Yan has been having meals at our place for almost two years, right? He comes over to eat every day, do you have any thoughts about that?”
“Aunt Zhao, why are you asking this? Leng Yan eating at our house is something our whole family is fine with. My mom and dad like him, and I like him too. We consider him family.”
“But, I’m worried Leng Yan might have some thoughts.”
“What kind of thoughts could he have?”
“I’m afraid he might feel like he’s getting free meals, haven’t you noticed he grabs any chance to do chores? He’s almost too good to you.”
After Aunt Zhao pointed this out, Xia Nuo thought about it seriously and realized it might be true.
Oh dear, how could she be so careless and not notice what he was thinking?
Xia Nuo wasn’t someone who liked beating around the bush. After Leng Yan came over, she sent Aunt Zhao out to buy something and decided to have a proper talk with him.
“Leng Yan, be honest with me. Do you have any thoughts about coming to my house for meals?”
Leng Yan asked back in confusion, “What kind of thoughts?”
Xia Nuo stammered, “I mean, do you feel embarrassed, like you owe my family or something like that.”
“Well, I’m very grateful to Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia for taking care of me.” Leng Yan nodded sincerely.
So he did have some thoughts in his mind.
“Leng Yan, you don’t need to feel like you owe us anything. Inviting you to our house for meals was my parents’ idea. They really like you, treat you like their own child, you mustn’t overthink…”
“Xia Nuo, I haven’t thought about those things you mentioned.” He interrupted her and understood what she meant.
Xia Nuo didn’t believe it, “Really not? Then why are you so nice to me, never opposing anything I say, learning to cook for me, and helping me carry my bag home every day? Isn’t it because you feel indebted to us and are trying to make it up to me in some way?”