Eternal Love: The Billionaire's Relentless Pursuit-Chapter 278 - 271: Traditional Virtues

Leng Yichen had a social engagement tonight and wouldn’t be back for dinner, so Bai Yiran didn’t wait for him. Sister Liu prepared a table full of dishes at Xu Juan’s request, and when Bai Yiran saw them, she couldn’t help but sneer inwardly.

This table of dishes almost looked like a state banquet; anyone who didn’t know might think it was prepared for national leaders.

Xu Juan really cares about face! She really doesn’t take herself as an outsider.

Xiao Mei’s father is a middle school principal, and her mother is a head nurse, both holding secure jobs. They both have a hint of snobbery. At meals, Xiao Mei’s father is used to sitting at the head of the table and, being a principal, he’s often flattered and has long been accustomed to others’ respect.

So, at dinner, he habitually walked toward the head of the table, only to find Bai Yiran already sitting there, with Xiao Lang standing next to her seat.

"Hmmph!" Xiao Mei’s father snorted unhappily, walked over with his hands behind his back, and reluctantly sat down.

Xiao Mei’s mother and Xiao Mei sat down in sequence.

Seeing everyone had arrived, Bai Yiran cheerfully said, "Welcome, uncle and auntie, and Xiao Mei too. Treat this as your own home, make yourselves comfortable, let’s eat!"

Yu Bin, used to being casual, immediately picked up his chopsticks after hearing Bai Yiran’s words, but was hit on the hand by Xu Juan, signaling him to watch Xiao Mei’s father’s expression.

Only then did Yu Bin realize Xiao Mei’s father’s face was dark, and he quickly said with a smile, "Uncle, you eat first."

Xiao Mei’s father reluctantly picked up his chopsticks. Though tempted by the delicious food, he still maintained his dignity and said sarcastically, "Young people today need to relearn some lessons, or they’ll forget the traditional virtues of our nation."

Yu Bin was startled, thinking the elder was talking about him, and quickly apologized, "Sorry, uncle, I’m used to being casual. I’ll change that in the future!"

Xiao Mei’s father didn’t respond to Yu Bin’s words but glanced at Bai Yiran from the corner of his eye and said sternly, "Forgetting even the basic virtues of respecting elders and valuing teachers!"

Bai Yiran was stunned. Was he referring to her? It was then that Bai Yiran realized she was sitting at the head of the table. But it wasn’t her fault; she had always sat there. The household was small, just her, Leng Yichen, and Xiao Lang, and seating had never been a matter of hierarchy.

The atmosphere turned awkward. Xiao Mei awkwardly nudged her father, "Oh, Dad, stop it, just eat!"

This is someone else’s home; she really couldn’t understand why her father was causing a scene.

Hearing his daughter, Xiao Mei’s father didn’t persist, but his face remained stern.

The meal was eaten in an awkward and unpleasant atmosphere, completely lacking in joy.

After everyone finished eating, they each returned to their rooms to rest.

Since Leng Yichen had told Bai Yiran he’d be back late, she didn’t wait up for him. After putting Xiao Lang to bed, she went to bed early herself, as she needed to wake up early for work the next morning. Her work start time was moved to 8:10, so she had to be there before then.

Thinking about the difficult people in her team, including Brother Zhou, gave Bai Yiran a headache. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Just past midnight, Xiao Mei woke up thirsty. Finding all the water in the room gone, she nudged Yu Bin, who was sleeping soundly beside her, hoping he’d get her some water. After a few pushes without any response, Xiao Mei gave up, reluctantly got out of bed, and headed downstairs to the kitchen to get a drink.

"Ah!"

Crash!

In the bedroom, Bai Yiran, who had just fallen asleep, was awakened by Xiao Mei’s scream and the sound of breaking glass.

In an instant, the lights came on, and everyone was awakened, rushing downstairs to see what had happened to Xiao Mei.

They were greeted by the sight of a flushed Xiao Mei and Leng Yichen, who smelled of alcohol yet still exuded an overwhelming handsomeness.