0p0 Chapter 323: Homely Talk
Chapter 323: Homely Talk
After a shopping spree, Wei Ying, satisfied with his overflowing stock, stepped into the vast "Neighborhood" formation in the center of Taoyuan County with Lan Zhan.
With a flash of gentle, non-irritating milky-white light, the two figures vanished instantly.
A mere quarter of an hour passed in the blink of an eye. The two, carried by the formation through the clouds and mist, felt as if the world had changed in an instant, from Taoyuan County, where peach blossoms were in full bloom, to the exquisite and elegant garden of the Wei Residence in Yiling, where flowers were in full bloom!
Inside the lush, verdant, and trembling pavilion, Qi Ye, Qing Yan, and Lan Huan, who had just arrived, sat facing each other, leisurely sipping tea and chatting.
As soon as Wei Ying and Lan Zhan landed, the three people in the pavilion noticed them and stood up to greet them.
After exchanging pleasantries and greetings, Wei Ying looked around a few times but couldn't find the beautiful figure of that person. So he asked in confusion, "Huh? Where is Sister?"
Upon hearing this, the three of them paused abruptly, each undergoing a subtle change. They exchanged glances, and Qingyan, ever the straightforward one, replied, "Well, it wasn't some glutton who ordered a whole bunch of dishes, but now, as soon as my sister hung up the communicator, she rushed off to the market for a big shopping spree!"
Wei Ying was taken aback: "Don't we always keep meat and vegetables on hand at home?"
Qingyan grumbled and refused to speak, but Qiye chimed in. Although he was usually steady, sensible, and understanding, he couldn't help but feel a little jealous at this moment. "Sister thinks that Second Brother and Second Brother have had a long journey and wants to cook for you with the freshest ingredients!"
Hearing him say that, Wei Ying replied with a confident and smug smile, "Because your second brother is the cutest!"
He also gave the two slightly jealous people a smug look <(￣︶￣)＞.
Nanaya:......(ーー゛)
Qingyan: (╯－_－)╯╧╧
Lan Huan, who was watching the show from two steps behind the two, could only clench his fist to cover his slightly upturned lips, maintaining his elegant demeanor.
Lan Zhan glanced helplessly at the three brothers who had suddenly become childish, secretly pinched Wei Ying's fingers lightly, signaling him not to tease them too much, and then asked in a firm voice, "When will Sister return? I'll go to the kitchen to help Sister cook."
Upon receiving the hint, Wei Ying immediately dropped his infuriatingly cheerful expression and volunteered, waving his hand and leaning forward to chime in, "Hey, hey, me too, me too..."
Upon hearing Wei Ying's words, Qi Ye, Qing Yan, and even Lan Huan immediately recalled his insanely spicy cooking skills. Although the food he cooked tasted pretty good, the insane spiciness was so extreme that no one could handle it.
At this point, the two who knew the original work were puzzled. Even though the second brother's experiences in this life had changed, how come his tastes were still inherited exactly as they were?
The three of them felt a chill run down their spines and their scalps tighten. Qingyan cried out in protest, "No way! Second brother, you'd better not mess up our kitchen... Cough, third brother, why did you bump into me?"
Qi Ye, who had secretly nudged Qingyan in the mouth with his elbow, was speechless and had an urge to sigh deeply, but his face remained calm and he smiled faintly: "Second Brother and Second Brother Lan, there's no need to worry. When Sister returns later, Qingyan and I will go to assist her. You two can stay here and chat with Brother Lan for a while. After all, it's been a long time since you've seen Brother Lan since the last family banquet at the end of the year!"
Wei Ying was unwilling to admit defeat and was about to try again when Wei Chaoyan's energetic voice came from afar.
"Qiye, Qingyan, and Aying, are they back yet? If not, send them a message to check on them. I've bought the groceries and am going to cook!"
"Sister, sister, sister, second brother is back! He said he wants to go into the kitchen!!!"
Upon hearing Wei Chaoyan's voice, Qingyan's eyes lit up instantly. With a reaction speed exceeding that of everyone present, he rushed towards her like a sprinting leopard, not forgetting to shout his grievances along the way.
Before he arrived, Wei Chaoyan heard Qingyan's howl clearly. From a distance, he could see Qingyan stagger and pause for a moment before continuing to stride towards the pavilion as if nothing had happened.
Before long, the group met. Wei Chaoyan didn't like to put on any mushy, sentimental reunion. He simply patted Wei Ying and Lan Zhan on the shoulders one after the other, then looked them up and down. He was quite satisfied to see that both of them had rosy complexions and no signs of the gloom and depression that Qingheng-jun had mentioned in his previous message.
"It seems you and Zhan had a good time this time, A-Ying!" Then, she turned to Qi Ye and Qing Yan and beckoned, "You two come and help me out. A-Ying, you keep Zhan and Huan company and have a good chat. You two brothers haven't had much time to sit down and have a good tea and heart-to-heart talk these past few years because you've been so busy!"
After saying that, without waiting for Wei Ying and the others to reply, he turned and left. Qi Ye and Qing Yan, who had been named, followed him without thinking.
The three left behind remained silent for a moment. Wei Ying pointed to his upturned nose in disbelief and muttered resentfully, "Is it really necessary to be like this? My cooking isn't so bad that it's universally condemned, is it?! Right, Lan Zhan?"
He pinched Lan Zhan's wide white sleeve with the pads of two fingers and swung it back and forth a few times.
To this question, Lan Zhan answered without hesitation: "Not at all! It's alright!"
Lan Huan: ...
Lan Huan cleared his throat with a fist to his lips and said with a smile, "A-Zhan, A-Ying, won't you sit with your brother?"
With that, he turned around and sat back down in his original seat. Wei Ying and Lan Zhan did not linger and stepped forward to sit down as well.
"Gurgle, gurgle," Lan Huan casually poured tea for the two of them, while gently recounting the interesting things he had encountered during his travels, which immediately piqued Wei Ying's interest in talking.
Then, gesturing wildly, he recounted all the things they had seen and heard along the way. Lan Huan listened with a warm smile on his face, occasionally offering his own thoughts. For a moment, the entire pavilion was filled with laughter.
The atmosphere was just right when Lan Huan suddenly asked, "A-Zhan, A-Ying, have you told Father about your elder sister's urgent summons for you two to return?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Ying's rambling words came to an abrupt halt, and Lan Zhan also paused, both looking up at Lan Huan, only to see that his expression was calm and unchanged, as if his question was just an ordinary, casual remark without any other deeper meaning.
Lan Huan took a sip of tea, savoring the lingering fragrance, and continued unhurriedly, "I am not aware of the significance of this matter, but I know that Father is also well-versed in the inside story, and he should know about it!"
Wei Ying smiled and said, "Brother, you flatter me. I think Qi Ye should have informed Father about this matter long ago. The reason he didn't return as quickly as we did is probably because he had too many things to deal with and needed more time."
Lan Huan nodded knowingly: "In that case, I have no further questions. A-Ying, please continue!"
Wei Ying cooperated by continuing to vividly describe his journey, his light and cheerful voice dispelling the subtle atmosphere from before.
The three of them continued their conversation until Qingyan's loud voice called for dinner reached them from afar, and they reluctantly ended it.
The following lunch and dinner were both grand feasts where guests and hosts enjoyed themselves to the fullest, with delicious food and fine wine.
When it was time for bed, everyone went back to their rooms in high spirits, hoping to fall asleep peacefully.
The night passed without incident, and a conversation that would reveal all the mysteries was about to begin the moment Qingheng-jun set off for the Wei residence in Yiling!