CHAPTER 326: CHAPTER 326: TEARING OFF THE FACADE2_1

She glanced nonchalantly at Yan Xixi. "Women these days keep their belts very loose. Apparently, some even throw themselves at their ex-boyfriends. Take Wang’s son, for instance. He had a paternity test done with the child, got solid evidence, and gave his wife a good beating. Not only will she be kicked out penniless, but she’ll also have to compensate for the child support from these past few years. Even begging won’t help her now..."

If looks could be lasers, the faint scar on her forehead would probably have been scorched by now.

Huang Xiaojue, clearly confused, asked, "Mom, why are you meddling in other people’s private affairs?"

Mr. Huang also chimed in, "The more you talk about such things, the more trouble it stirs. Just stay out of it."

"I’m not just gossiping; this is a fact. The paternity test results are out. His daughter-in-law brought this on herself. She had a comfortable life but chose to have affairs with her ex-boyfriend every so often. These days, you really can’t get involved with a woman of loose morals. You never know if you’re raising someone else’s child."

Huang Xiaojue sensed something was off and quickly changed the topic. "Mom, are you trying to embarrass me? You know I’ve been on countless blind dates and had numerous ex-girlfriends. Are you deliberately trying to make me look bad in front of Xixi?"

Mrs. Huang gritted her teeth in anger. This boy! How can he be so clueless and ungrateful?

The dishes were exquisite and plentiful. Huang Xiaojue ate with great relish, but Yan Xixi could hardly swallow a bite. Still, she forced herself to act normal, afraid Huang Xiaojue might notice something was amiss.

Huang Xiaojue said enthusiastically, "Here, Xixi, since you like dessert, have another one..."

She absentmindedly took it and started eating. Suddenly, she caught Mrs. Huang’s fierce glare. Yan Xixi froze, only then realizing there were two bowls of sweet bird’s nest soup in front of her. She had unknowingly finished the first one, and Huang Xiaojue, seeing she enjoyed it, had given her his portion as well. "Xixi, I’m not a big fan of desserts. You eat more."

This was a perfectly normal gesture, yet in Mrs. Huang’s eyes, it stung like a needle. These two hefty portions of sweet bird’s nest soup weren’t cheap. They were what made the entire dinner so expensive. She had originally ordered such a pricey dessert for her son’s birthday, but Yan Xixi ended up eating both servings. She fumed. How could this woman show no consideration for my son? She always takes the best food and clothes for herself! What kind of behavior is that?

Yan Xixi, reading her expression, quickly passed the dessert over. "Xiaojue, you have it."

"I don’t really like this stuff. I’d rather have white fungus soup. Xixi, if you like it, eat more. It’s nothing that special." Perhaps sensing his mother’s strange gaze, he laughed. "Mom, do you like it too? I’ll order another serving for you and Dad."

Mrs. Huang grumbled, "It’s so expensive, why eat so much? Besides, it’s nighttime. Aren’t you afraid of gaining weight?"

Yan Xixi was so taken aback she was rendered speechless.

Huang Xiaojue quickly tried to smooth things over. "Cake time! Come on, everyone, let’s have some cake."

After dinner, as everyone was leaving the private dining room, Mr. Huang pulled his wife aside. "We’ve had the cake, and our son’s birthday is over. Let’s not bother the young couple anymore. We can walk for a bit, take a stroll to help with digestion."

"It’s so late. What’s the point of a walk? I don’t want to."

Mrs. Huang paid him no mind. "Xiaojue, your dad didn’t drive tonight. You take us home."

Huang Xiaojue immediately replied, "Of course. I’ll go get the car right now."

"And after you drop us off, you need to stay and chat with us for a while."