"It’s nothing much," Zhi Foliu said, "Two people being together means understanding each other. I was afraid that if you knew about the gap between our families from the start, it would scare you off, so I deliberately didn’t mention anything about my family. I thought, once our relationship is stable, family status and all, it won’t be an issue, then I’ll tell you about my family’s situation."

"I think the same way!" Ye Xingli nodded fervently.

Ye Xingbei understood.

Both of them were afraid that their family backgrounds would scare the other away, so neither wanted to talk about their family matters, only mentioning family members and avoiding discussing family background.

Both intentionally avoided their family issues, hence neither dared to ask about the other’s family.

As a result, neither lied, successfully concealing their family backgrounds.

How amazing!

Zhi Foliu and Ye Xingli chatted warmly for a while before Ye Xingli finally remembered Ye Xingbei, "Beibei, are you hungry?"

Ye Xingbei nodded, "Hungry."

After the incident near the restroom, Ye Xingli also went over.

The waiter saw their private room was empty, so the dishes hadn’t been served.

Ye Xingli said, "I’ll ask them to serve the dishes."

"Serve half first?" Ye Xingbei said, "Gu Junzhu will be here soon."

"Uh..." Ye Xingli said, "So, maybe wait a bit longer?"

"No need, just serve half first. We ordered so much, even half left will be more than enough for him." Ye Xingbei felt bad making Zhi Foliu wait hungry with her.

Ye Xingli said, "Knowing Fifth Brother is coming, would it be impolite for us to eat first?"

"We’re family, why be so formal?" Ye Xingbei didn’t argue with him, directly pressed the call button to have the waiter serve the dishes.

"Fifth Brother treats you really well." Ye Xingli remarked, "Knowing you have something going on, he rushed over from so far away... It’s not even a big deal, I could’ve handled it!"

"Was it really you who handled it?" Zhi Foliu cocked her head, smiled at him, "Wasn’t it Fifth Brother who resolved it over the phone?"

Ye Xingli: "... That was Fifth Brother acting first. If he hadn’t, I’d definitely have solved it."

"Right, I believe you!" In front of her future sister-in-law, Ye Xingbei tried hard to support her brother.

Zhi Foliu looked at Ye Xingli with a warm, indulgent smile.

She didn’t think Ye Xingli’s inability to resolve the matter meant he was incompetent.

In fact, when Ye Xingli charged into the crowd, the first thing he did was stand in front of her and Ye Xingbei to protect them, which deeply moved her.

Her man doesn’t need to be super smart or capable; as long as he has a sincere heart and is willing to love and protect her, that’s enough.

And honestly, she’s aware of Fifth Lord of Gu’s reputation.

If she sought a man by Fifth Lord of Gu’s standards, she might never get married.

Even if she found such a man, she might not be able to handle him.

In conclusion... perhaps because her heart is biased, she’s fallen for Ye Xingli and believes he’s the best, perfect in every way... No one can compare.

Ye Xingli ordered twelve dishes, six were served, more than enough for the three of them.

They chatted while eating, and halfway through, Gu Junzhu knocked and came in.

Ye Xingli and Zhi Foliu stood up.

Ye Xingbei got up to greet him, "You’re here? You must be starving, we saved you six dishes."

Gu Junzhu glanced at their dining table and teased, "You three ate six dishes, and saved six for me alone. When did you start thinking I eat that much?"