CHAPTER 328: CHAPTER 328

Jiang Moxi still seriously tutored Ling Hua until she caught up with her coursework. Only then did the two come out of the room.

At this time, Fu Youhan was in the Ling Family’s living room, watching financial news with utter boredom.

Ling Ye was discussing various ways to cook the several types of crabs that Fu Youhan had brought with the chef.

As soon as Fu Youhan saw Jiang Moxi coming out of Ling Hua’s room, a smile formed at the corners of his lips.

It was faint, but it was also genuine.

Ling Hua felt that her uncle looked not only less fierce today but also seemed like a millennia-old iceberg beginning to thaw.

Moreover, Fu Youhan took the initiative to invite Jiang Moxi to stay: "Miss Jiang, I brought several kinds of crabs for Huahua and Xiao Ye. There will be many dishes, and you’re welcome to stay and taste them."

Ling Hua hurriedly said, "Uncle, I already asked Sister Moxi to stay."

Fu Youhan immediately gave Ling Hua a smile: "Well done."

Seeing her uncle’s smile, Ling Hua suddenly understood why her uncle, even bound to a wheelchair, was still the top pick for the city’s most desired bachelors.

Just by looking at her uncle’s smile alone, she could feel the world was incredibly beautiful.

Especially after being praised by him, she felt like she was floating on air, about to ascend to immortality.

Jiang Moxi had to admit that she was indeed angry today because Fu Youhan ignored her.

But after a whole day of self-digestion, plus the numerous messages and phone calls from Fu Youhan, her anger had mostly dissipated.

And now, Fu Youhan brought all the crabs she loved to the Ling Family to find her; in front of his nephew and niece, she couldn’t very well not give him face.

So, Jiang Moxi nodded: "Okay."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Fu Youhan’s lips almost split to his ears.

Naturally, the chef’s crab dishes included raw crab to eat.

So the four of them started dining rather quickly.

The live crabs were still moving one moment, and the next, their shells were cracked open and brought to their dining table.

The sweetness devoid of any fishy smell made Ling Hua exclaim, "This is so delicious! It’s just like jelly..."

Ling Hua was about to tell Jiang Moxi to eat quickly when she unexpectedly discovered that her uncle was placing peeled crab legs into Jiang Moxi’s bowl.

Jiang Moxi didn’t seem surprised, picking up the small remaining piece of the crab shell and slurping the meat out in one go.

Ling Hua then watched her uncle as he started peeling another crab leg and again placed it into Sister Moxi’s bowl, repeating the process...

Ling Hua was slightly astonished.

Her uncle, who she remembered being somewhat aloof, was actually helping someone peel crab legs, and a lot of them at that.

So, does uncle like Sister Moxi?

Ling Hua was too shocked.

So taking advantage of the moment Ling Ye went to the kitchen for a drink, Ling Hua quickly said, "Brother, let me help you."

Then, she followed him.

"Don’t you usually ask me to grab one for you along the way? Why are you so eager today? Is the crab not tasty, or did you suddenly become sensible?"

Ling Ye looked back at his little tag along, teasing her.

"The crab is, of course, very tasty, and sometimes I also want to help out with some chores."

Ling Hua gave a quick defense, then led Ling Ye away.

Seeing Ling Hua all mysterious, Ling Ye quickly said, "You better not be putting mustard in Moxi’s crab to avoid being chased down. If you want to die, don’t drag me into it; she hits really hard."

"It’s not that. I’m not as immature as you. I just wanted to ask you, does our uncle like Sister Moxi?" Ling Hua asked.

But Ling Ye laughed on the spot: "What are you thinking? Even if the sun rose from the west, uncle wouldn’t like Moxi."

"How can you say impossible? Didn’t you see that? Uncle peeled crab legs for Sister Moxi! Have you ever seen our uncle peel crab legs for another woman?"

Ling Hua found the scene so shocking that she couldn’t wait to share it with Ling Ye.

"I certainly saw it. But if peeling a crab leg equals liking someone, then your definition of liking is too narrow."

Ling Ye analyzed the situation methodically and added, "I think uncle is definitely worried that Moxi feels uncomfortable eating at our house, too shy to start eating. And you, such a foodie, only care about yourself, so he reluctantly ended up helping her."

Ling Hua scratched her head: "Is that so?"

The uncle peeling crab legs for Sister Moxi, could the issue really be with her, Ling Hua?

Ling Hua always felt something was off, but couldn’t refute Ling Ye’s words.

Ling Ye then knocked on Ling Hua’s head, "Later when we get back, peel a few crabs for Moxi. Don’t wait for your uncle to do it as a way to thank your mentor."

Ling Hua nodded in confusion and incomprehension...

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At the dining table on the other side, with Ling Ye and Ling Hua having left, Fu Youhan slowly peeled the crab meat while asking Jiang Moxi.

"Were you angry this morning?"

His gaze fell on Jiang Moxi after she took a bite of crab meat, looking at her puffed cheek.

Jiang Moxi with such a girly naivety, made Fu Youhan want to spoil her to the heavens.

Jiang Moxi deliberately lowered her eyes to avoid looking at him: "No."

"Why didn’t you answer my phone calls or reply to my messages then?"

Jiang Moxi remained silent, and Fu Youhan continued, "I’ve been really busy lately, I accidentally neglected you a bit. Can you please stop being angry with me?"

As he said this, Fu Youhan even placed his hand on the back of Jiang Moxi’s hand.

Just then, the sound of Ling Ye and Ling Hua’s footsteps could be heard, and Jiang Moxi quickly tried to shake off Fu Youhan’s hand.

But Fu Youhan did not let go; in fact, he gripped it tighter.

"They’re coming!" Jiang Moxi said, annoyed.

"What’s there to be scared of? They might as well meet their future aunt," Fu Youhan said, turning back to look at Jiang Moxi with a teasing look in his eyes.

"Stop fooling around. Let go!" Jiang Moxi’s face flushed with embarrassment, and her tone became urgent.

Because just around the corner, Ling Ye and Ling Hua would be able to see everything at the dining table.

"I won’t let go unless you promise not to be angry," Fu Youhan remained calm, as if he were an outsider.

Jiang Moxi, with her face flaming red, could only concede irritably, "Fine, fine, I promise you, okay?"

Fu Youhan frowned, still somewhat bothered that Jiang Moxi was reluctant to publicly acknowledge him.

However, he also knew that if he did not let go now, Jiang Moxi would really get angry, and his efforts to coax her all day would be in vain.

So, just as Ling Ye and Ling Hua reached the corner, Fu Youhan let go of her hand.

Ling Ye and Ling Hua quickly arrived, and Ling Hua even brought a drink for Jiang Moxi.

"Sister Moxi, I got you orange juice and almond drink, which one would you like?"

"The almond one," Jiang Moxi worked hard to cover up what had just happened.

But when Ling Hua handed her the drink, she still paused for a moment, "Sister Moxi, why is your face so red?"

"It’s hot," said Jiang Moxi.

A light laugh suddenly sounded.

Jiang Moxi along with Ling Ye and Ling Hua could not help but turn their heads, and saw Fu Youhan still with a smile on his face.

"Uncle?" Ling Ye had never seen his uncle laugh so inexplicably, somewhat unsettled.

Ling Hua also stared blankly at Fu Youhan.

Only Jiang Moxi had a face full of complaints against him, Fu Youhan.

Jiang Moxi, shedding her usual composure, had a youthful innocence that suited her age, which Fu Youhan found very endearing.

After taking a few more glances at Jiang Moxi, Fu Youhan said, "Sorry. I just thought of a joke."

Naturally, Ling Ye and Ling Hua did not dare to ask what joke the uncle had thought of, just felt that uncle was acting weird today.

But fortunately, this meal was still very enjoyable...