Chapter 57
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Ruan Xi saw Ni Xuanyi speak with great determination and nodded half-believingly, then asked somewhat hesitantly: "What if... what if Meng Mang doesn't want to leave you"
"If he refuses to go, just stay here together with him. My place is big enough; you can live in my home. I haven’t been back for many years, and none of my former classmates or friends know where I am now. After returning this time, I felt rather lonely. Your presence would be a great company!" Ni Xuanyi decided to win over Meng Mang with kindness.
"Really You're really willing to let me stay in your home" Ruan Xi looked at Ni Xuanyi in surprise and delight; she finally saw a few threads of smile on her face.
"Yes, you can stay here," Ni Xuanyi nodded.
“Thank you.” Ruan Xi was somewhat agitated. "I’m sorry for being so impetuous just now."
“It’s fine,” said Ni Xuanyi with a sincere smile at Ruan Xi.
"Miss Ni, if you don’t mind me staying here, I would like to stay for two days. Meng Mang likes you and I want... I want to learn from you and become someone he likes." Ruan Xi spoke earnestly.
Ni Xuanyi laughed heartily; this girl was obviously older than she looked but had a childlike temperament, which was both amusing and endearing.
"Sure, I really like you. From now on, we will be friends. Don’t call me Miss Ni anymore, just call me Xuanxuan."
Ni Xuanyi wasn't being pretentious by acting kind; she genuinely liked Ruan Xi’s clear eyes, straightforward character, and honest heart. This version of Ruan Xi was reminiscent of her former self.
Ni Xuanyi liked this straightforward and bold girl. After she started working half a year ago, she was thoroughly fed up with the deceitful schemes and hidden competition around her.
Meng Meng rushed back from the supermarket and entered the house to see Ni Xuanyi and Ruan Xi chatting happily on the sofa. He couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise. What's going on here!
Ni Xuanyi walked over, took the bag out of Meng Meng's hand, and said with a joyful smile: "Meng Meng, if you have something to do, go ahead and take care of it; Ruan Xi sister will stay and play with me!"
"What I leave She stays" Meng Meng looked at Ni Xuanyi in disbelief and then glanced at Ruan Xi.
"I said if you have something to do, go ahead and take care of it; don't miss out on making money. I've just agreed with Ruan Xi sister that we're planning to travel around Thailand in a few days. You don’t need to come along." Ni Xuanyi took the vegetables into the kitchen.
Hearing what Ni Xuanyi said, Ruan Xi became even more convinced that Ni Xuanyi really didn't like Meng Meng. She felt hope rekindle in her heart and sat contentedly on the sofa flipping through a magazine.
Meng Meng was extremely troubled as he paced around the room. He looked at the Ruan Xi who had been acting like she wanted to devour someone just now, then at Ni Xuanyi singing softly while cooking in the kitchen. He scratched his head.
He simply couldn't figure out what happened during this brief moment that allowed these sworn enemies to become friends so quickly
Meng Meng was confused; did Ni Xuanyi persuade Ruan Xi, or did Ruan Xi win over Ni Xuanyi In any case, the two women had reached a consensus against him!
He wasn't willing to be pushed away like this. He sat heavily on the sofa and grumbled: "I won’t leave! What do I have to go by to leave! Wherever you guys go, I’ll go too!"
Women in love hope to stick with their loved ones every moment. Ruan Xi secretly rejoiced at seeing Meng Meng unwilling to leave.
Ni Xuanyi had long guessed that Meng Mang wouldn’t leave easily, so she didn’t bother with him and busied herself in the kitchen cooking.
In these few days back, Ni Xuanyi hadn’t gotten the chance to showcase her culinary skills, as she either ate alone or with Meng Mang. She wasn’t really in the mood for cooking.
Today when Ruan Xi came over, she suddenly felt inspired and bustled about in the kitchen, preparing several delicious dishes.
During this time, both Ruan Xi and Meng Mang had come over a few times to offer help with cooking. But Ni Xuanyi firmly declined them; it was clear that Ruan Xi couldn’t cook at all—she’d only be trouble if she helped—and although Meng Mang could make some simple dishes, he was too impatient for her liking.
Ni Xuanyi quickly prepared a full table of dishes. Ruan Xi and Meng Mang gathered around the table, their eyes wide with surprise as they looked at the colorful array of food before them.
"Xuanxuan, you’re amazing! How can you make so many delicious dishes" Ruan Xi gazed at Ni Xuanyi enviously.
"Xuanxuan, you actually know how to cook such good meals. You didn’t even treat me to any of these in the past few days!" Meng Mang looked somewhat aggrieved as he stared at her.
"If Senior Sister Ruan hadn’t come over, you wouldn’t be getting this today," Ni Xuanyi stated matter-of-factly.
Meng Mang pouted and sat down while Ruan Xi happily took a seat.
They started eating the dishes together. Once they tasted them, they couldn’t stop praising her: "Xuanxuan, your cooking is so delicious!"
"Xuanxuan, even the chef my dad hired can’t cook as well as you do!"
"It's delicious, right Eat more if it tastes good to you," Ni Xuanyi smiled slightly and couldn't help but think of Li Yi.
Ruan Xi was initially enthusiastic about the food and said a few words at the beginning, but as she continued eating, she became silent and her expression turned somewhat dejected.
Seizing the moment when Meng Mang went to get more soup, Ni Xuanyi couldn't help asking, "Sis Ruan Xi, what's wrong Are you not feeling well or does the food not suit your taste"
Ruan Xi put her bowl down on the table in frustration and frowned. She said sadly, "Now I understand why Meng Mang likes you so much! You're beautiful, have a womanly charm, can make the home very cozy, and cook such delicious food. How could any man not like you!"
Ni Xuanyi was moved by her praise but felt a bit downhearted; no matter how hard she tried to become better, there would always be someone who didn't like her.
"Sis Ruan Xi, don't think that way. Everyone has their own strengths and merits. You must have many fine qualities I lack. Meng Mang is just a fool who hasn’t noticed them yet!"
"Who Who's the fool" Upon hearing Ni Xuanyi’s voice, Meng Mang, carrying the soup bowl back, asked with wide eyes.
"You! You’re the fool," Ni Xuanyi spoke to Meng Mang bluntly without a hint of gentleness in her tone.
Meng Mang was delighted when Ni Xuanyi scolded him. He thought silently, "Beating is affection; scolding is love." He began eating his meal with relish.
After the meal, Ni Xuanyi said she wanted to take a nap and pulled Ruan Xi into her room, leaving Meng Mang alone outside. Though he found it boring, he didn’t leave but instead lay on the sofa to sleep.
The two girls who were like sworn enemies in the morning now lay side by side as if they had been close friends for years. Ruan Xi told Ni Xuanyi how she came to know Meng Mang, while Ni Xuanyi recounted some of Meng Mang's embarrassing childhood stories to Ruan Xi.ressed her heartache and bitterly laughed inwardly; betraying her brother once only earned her a warm handshake from Lian."Meizhu, I know you're stubborn but kind-hearted. My big brother Ming Zixi and...