“Xixi, I heard you and Chenhan had a breakup recently?” Shen Meixiu stirred the soup with a spoon.
Was it because of the gossip news online? Or did Ye Chenhan come back and tell her? Thinking to herself, Yu Xixi glanced back at the living room.
Shen Meixiu saw her movement from the corner of her eye and turned to command, "Go close the kitchen door."
Although Yu Xixi didn't know what she was going to do, she obediently went over and closed the door.
"Auntie, is there something you want to tell me?"
"I, as his mother, know Chenhan's personality very well. Outsiders say he's dissolute and flirts with everyone. In reality, he's never been in a serious relationship, and he only let the outside world spread these rumors about him out of defiance towards his father."
Yu Xixi listened attentively; she already knew all of this.
"I was quite happy when I first learned you two were dating. You've grown up under our eyes, and you're a well-behaved and obedient child." Shen Meixiu expressed her satisfaction with Yu Xixi.
The unease in her heart eased after these words. But before she could relax for long, Shen Meixiu's words added another layer of pressure.
"You liked Gu Xiuyu before, and now he's back. Whether to avoid suspicion or for your relationship with Chenhan, you need to stay away from him. I don't want to hear those people gossiping and speculating about you behind your backs anymore." Shen Meixiu's eyes darkened.
In the circles of wealthy wives, gossip was never lacking. Any little incident in a family would be discussed by those gossips for days.
The rumors online had already spread within their social circles. Some people with ill intentions deliberately smeared Ye Chenhan, calling him a simp.
After hearing all this, Yu Xixi finally understood.
No wonder she had been indifferent when they greeted each other; she must have been harboring dissatisfaction towards her.
"Auntie, you seem to have a prejudice against me. I did like Gu Xiuyu before, but that's all in the past. I'm dating Ye Chenhan because I like him. And after dating him, I realized that my feelings for Gu Xiuyu were not romantic love, but merely admiration."
Seeing her glib tongue, Shen Meixiu didn't take her words to heart. Instead, she considered her a formidable character.
Ye Ziyu alone was enough for her to handle, and now Yu Xixi had shown up? They were both eloquent and seemed intent on causing her trouble.
Shen Meixiu turned around and continued to stir the soup. She didn't ladle it out, and Yu Xixi dared not ask, so they stood by the stove.
"Mom, what are you two doing?" Ye Qianzhi walked over, looking worried. He leaned against the doorframe, smiling at Yu Xixi.
Shen Meixiu glanced at his naive appearance, her expression instantly becoming displeased. "Xixi, see if there's a bowl down there, and bring one up."
"I'll get it." Ye Chenhan stopped Yu Xixi and squatted down first.
Yu Xixi, unnoticed by Shen Meixiu, subtly hooked Di Mingjue with her hand.
"Mom, I'll serve it. You go rest." Ye Chenhan took the spoon from Shen Meixiu's hand.
Was he worried about her, or did he want more time to interact with Yu Xixi?
Shen Meixiu didn't let go, and the spoon fell back into her hand. "You go out. It's greasy in here, not suitable for you."
Not suitable for him? Then it was suitable for her?
This statement made Yu Xixi feel that Shen Meixiu was difficult to get along with. If she were to marry Ye Chenhan in the future, wouldn't she have to constantly endure her temper?
For a moment, Yu Xixi felt like retreating.
"Mom, please go out quickly!" Ye Chenhan grabbed her arm and forcefully pushed her out of the kitchen.
Once Shen Meixiu had completely gone to the living room, Ye Chenhan returned to the kitchen and closed the door. He shielded Yu Xixi with his body, leaning against the stove. "What did my mom say to you just now?"
"Your mother doesn't seem to like me," Yu Xixi said unhappily.