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Everyone was startled by Zhang Yixing's words, without exception.

Zhang Yixing wasn't stupid; he immediately realized from everyone's expressions and the sudden silence that he might have said something wrong.

I want to apologize but I don't know what to say.

Her fair face visibly began to turn red.

She turned her head back and forth to look at Zhang Ruonan and Jiang Chengyu very quickly, looking very anxious and frustrated.

The phrase "at a loss for what to do" perfectly describes the situation.

Jiang Chengyu was the first to react.

He didn't respond to that question at all, as if he had chosen to be selectively deaf, and asked Zhang Ruonan as if nothing had happened.

"Is there any food left?"

"Come over and eat with us when you're done."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ruonan revealed a faint, yet heartwarming smile.

"This is the last dish, you can eat first."

"There's still some soup in the kitchen, it'll be ready soon, I'll go check on it."

After speaking, Zhang Ruonan nodded politely to everyone at the table, then turned and walked back to the kitchen.

Although Jiang Chengyu did not give Zhang Yixing a direct answer, his response still made Zhang Ruonan very happy.

Because Jiang Chengyu did not deny it.

Not denying it in itself demonstrates an attitude.

Having been by Jiang Chengyu's side for almost three years, Zhang Ruonan knows all too well how decisive he is when it comes to handling relationships.

Jiang Chengyu's attitude now gives her... a lot of hope for the future.

Others did not know Jiang Chengyu as well as Zhang Ruonan.

But apart from Zhang Yixing, all of these people were shrewd and capable.

They also gleaned some meaning from Jiang Chengyu's attitude.

Without going into too much detail, during the meal, everyone expressed their appreciation and praise for Zhang Ruonan to Jiang Chengyu in their own way.

That's not how you treat a friend's assistant; that's how you treat your younger siblings.

Jiang Chengyu calmly accepted it all.

I won't go into the specifics of the praise.

There was only one thing that Jiang Chengyu really couldn't hold back.

Is Zhang Ruonan really that beautiful?

"Why don't I think so?"

"Aren't you exaggerating a bit?"

Jiang Chengyu's words were even more powerful than Zhang Yixing's "sister-in-law".

The dinner table fell silent instantly, and everyone looked at Jiang Chengyu with surprise and suspicion.

After a long while, Huang Bo tentatively asked incredulously.

"Xiaoyu, are you kidding us?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengyu looked utterly bewildered, raised his arm, and held up three fingers to swear an oath to the light above his head.

"Brothers, what kind of person am I in your eyes?"

"Why doesn't anyone believe what I say?"

"Can I swear by the light?"

"From the moment we entered this house, if I've uttered even a single lie, what should I do?"

After Jiang Chengyu finished making his vow, the expressions of the others not only did not improve, but instead turned absurd.

This time, it was Sun Honglei who couldn't help but speak up first.

"Xiaoyu, there's something I don't understand."

Just how high are your standards?

"Lian Ruonan, you don't even like someone like Xiao Nan, ugh~"

"I'm starting to doubt the stories circulating online about your romantic relationships."

"If even Xiao Nan doesn't catch your eye, then the only one you could possibly want is a fairy."

"How many 'fairies' in China could possibly support the kind of persona you have online?"

After Sun Honglei finished speaking, the others chimed in with their agreement.

Huang Lei: "That's right, Xiaoyu, your standards are even higher than our school's art entrance exams."

Little Pig: "How long has it been since you went back to Taiwan?"

"I think that among the artists who debuted in Taiwan in recent years, there are very few who can rival Zhang Ruonan in terms of appearance alone."

"Dude, when did your standards get so high?"

Seeing that all the older brothers held opposing views to Jiang Chengyu, Zhang Yixing also weakly said something.

"I also think your sister-in-law is very beautiful, Chengyu-ge, you shouldn't say that."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Bo immediately reached out and patted Zhang Yixing.

"Hey, you kid."

"You only need to say it once, why are you repeating it?"

"I'll teach you a lesson today, which applies to everyone."

"No matter which of your celebrity friends is dating, as long as they haven't registered their marriage, you can't call her 'sister-in-law'."

Even if they get their marriage certificate, as long as it's not officially announced, "sister-in-law" can only be called that in private.

"Only when it's officially announced, and everyone knows about this relationship, can I openly call her 'sister-in-law,' understand?"

Zhang Yixing silently kept Huang Bo's words in mind, then looked up and said to Jiang Chengyu.

"Did I say something wrong just now?"

"Brother Chengyu, I'm sorry."

Seeing Zhang Yixing's serious expression, Jiang Chengyu quickly waved his hand, "No need for that, let's continue eating."

Before he could even finish two bites of food, Huang Bo looked up and pressed on with his question.

"Xiaoyu, do you really think Ruonan isn't pretty?"

"This shouldn't be happening!"

"What a beautiful little girl!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chengyu's expression changed in a way that was hard to describe: "I'm not saying Zhang Ruonan isn't pretty, I'm not blind."

"Well... how should I put it?"

As they were talking, Zhang Ruonan came out of the kitchen carrying a bowl of soup.

While setting the plates on the table, he explained to everyone on behalf of Jiang Chengyu without even looking up.

"I don't fit his aesthetic standards."

"Whenever guests come to our house, or when someone says I'm pretty, his first reaction is never approval."

"I only found out what happened later."

"I'm used to it."

"Don't take it to heart, everyone. Let's eat."

"Try the soup that's just come out of the pot."

Upon hearing the reason for the incident, everyone also noticed Jiang Chengyu's unusual attitude towards Zhang Ruonan.

So everyone used this as an excuse to change the subject and began to criticize Jiang Chengyu.

Then the lunch ended amidst everyone's "attack" on Jiang Chengyu.

It must be said that this meal was the happiest meal Zhang Ruonan had ever had in her life.

She received a repressive education from childhood to adulthood.

She herself is not a confident person.

Meeting Jiang Chengyu was the most important turning point in her life, without exception.

Although their beginning was somewhat indescribable.

But after they got together, Jiang Chengyu reshaped her life and her values.

It gave her a completely new and comprehensive confidence.

Zhang Ruonan is fearless now and has confidence in everything she does.

Because Jiang Chengyu was behind her!

But only in terms of appearance...

In fact, according to her own aesthetic standards, Zhang Ruonan thinks she is quite good-looking.

The person who said she wasn't good-looking was Jiang Chengyu.

Zhang Ruonan regained all her confidence in Jiang Chengyu, but she failed miserably in the very place where she was most confident.

It's no exaggeration to say that Zhang Ruonan has started to experience appearance anxiety this year.

And at this meal, someone finally spoke up for themselves!

It was the kind of talk that left Jiang Chengyu speechless.

After finishing the meal, Zhang Ruonan felt as if dawn had broken.

After the meal, Huang Bo and the others took the initiative to exchange Zhang Ruonan's contact information.

After a lively farewell, Jiang Chengyu and his six companions returned to the "battlefield".

Tomson Riviera is not far from Shanghai Expo Park.

It's only a 15-minute bus ride.