The Otherworldly Adventures of a Super Naive Girl

Chapter 225: Banquet Preparations

Since she got Little White, Feng Wu didn’t have to worry about handling a distressed Little Bun, but that didn’t mean she didn’t understand her son. For example, she knew who he liked and didn't like to be held by. He often took the initiative to reach out toward those he wanted to hug. He would smile and send little kissy smoochy faces at them – this last was reserved for those he especially liked.

Take Grandfather Feng for example. If you only looked at his serious face, you would think kids wouldn’t like him. But Little Bun actually liked him quite a bit and he constantly asked to be picked up and hugged. Not only that, Little Bun even sent Grandfather Feng off with kisses when it was time to say goodbye. Grandfather Feng visited Little Bun every day and was always sending over some kind of present or other. Needless to say, Grandfather Feng was also fond of Little Bun.

“Woo . . .” Yanran moaned, feeling sour when she heard Feng Wu’s blunt response. “Xiao Wu, you really dislike me that much? Tell me what you don’t like; I’ll change. Don’t hate me OK? And don’t let Xiao Ye[notes] hate me either OK?”

Yanran had misunderstood Feng Wu’s straightforward reply. She thought Feng Wu didn’t like her, and so had made sure Xiao Ye wouldn’t like her either. Maybe Feng Wu even did something to make Xiao Ye cry.

Feng Wu pursed her lips. This cousin was overthinking things.

Madam Lan and Xing were passing by the garden when they saw Yanran sobbing. They immediately went over to see what was wrong. “What’s the matter? Why is Yanran crying?”

“Xiao Ye doesn’t like her, so she’s crying.” Feng Wu answered with her normally expressionless face.

It was impossible for anyone to think she could be lying with a face so serious.

Yanran was taken aback when she heard. She didn’t expect Feng Wu to say that; it was impossible for her to accuse Feng Wu of lying now.

“So that’s what happened. Yanran, it’s not that Xiao Ye doesn’t like you; he’s just afraid of strangers, that’s all. He’ll like you once he gets more accustomed to you.”

It turned out to be such a trivial matter. Madam Lan was glad it wasn’t because Yanran was being bullied. She still remembered the first time Yanran came to visit the Feng residence. Everyone doted on her.

Because of this, Xiao Wu felt neglected, and in a fit, had shoved Yanran into the lake. Fortunately, the servants found Yanran in time so she only choked on a bit of water.

Papa Feng was so mad he disciplined Feng Wu in strict accordance with family law. He punished Feng Wu so severely, she almost didn’t survive. Madam Lan didn’t want a repeat of the past. After all if it happened again, would her daughter have a life to live?

“Really? In that case, I have to get closer to Xiao Ye. Xiao Wu is it alright if I visit often?”

“OK,” nodded Feng Wu.

Yea! Yanran’s response to Feng Wu’s indifferent reaction was a bit over the top. She remembered how impulsive and irritable Feng Wu had been when they were both younger. But now she was such a tolerant young lady! Yanran knew Feng Wu didn’t like her, but she didn’t say it out loud. She knew her cousin was pretending to be nonchalant in front of her aunt.

Poor Feng Wu, she had no idea Yanran had labeled her a schemer.

Xing looked lovingly at the girls. Her voice was gentle when she spoke. “You two keep playing. Sister-in-law and I have other things to do so we won’t accompany you.”

Despite being in Blood Moon forest for over twenty years, and carrying a strong layer of malignant qi in her body, Xing was still kind. She conducted herself with propriety and was diligent in her work. Everyone in Feng house liked her.

“OK Xiao Wu, I will try to play with Xiao Ye now.” Yanran’s eyes were still red, but there was a pitiful charm to it.

She kept trying to get close to Little Bun after the two elders left, but Little Bun didn’t understand what was happening, so he cried every time she moved toward him.

Yanran was used to people liking her, so this failure with Little Bun was frustrating. She ignored Little Bun’s cries and kept approaching, until finally, Feng Wu couldn’t take it anymore. She was his mother and she wasn’t going to let Little Bun cry because of Yanran.

“Xiao Ye doesn’t like you. Stop getting close to him.” Feng Wu frowned, worried Little Bun would hurt himself from crying too much. This was the first time he cried so hard. He had never been a crying child before.

“I just want him to like me.” Yanran pouted as tears swam in her eyes, threatening to fall any second.

“It’s not good to force people.” Feng Wu was a sincere girl, so when she saw Yanran doing something wrong, she told her. She spoke bluntly without giving the other party any face.

What was face? Of course Feng Wu didn’t know.

“Woo . . . Xiao Wu, is there a misunderstanding between us? Why do you hate me so much? I always wanted to be good sisters with you, even back when we were kids. Why do you not like me?” Yanran hiccuped through her tears. Her voice was full of grievance.

It was a shame for Yanran. Feng Wu hated crying people the most. As soon as Yanran started bawling her eyes out, Feng Wu grabbed Little White and Little Bun and ran away.

Yanran cried her eyes out for two minutes. It was weird that there was no movement around her so she looked up.

Where was everyone? They ran away?! Yanran was dumbstruck. She didn’t expect Feng Wu to actually leave like that . . . Yanran sniffled for a while, but she eventually left the garden.

Two figures walked out from the side of the garden after Yanran left.

“Brother Yi Tian, I thought you liked Yanran. She cried so pitifully just now; how come you didn’t comfort her?” Feng Ting was bitter. josei

Yi Tian hurriedly explained. “Ting Ting, you’ve always been my favorite. How could I possibly like Cousin Yanran?”

Feng Ting looked suspiciously at the anxious Yi Tian. There was something going on with this guy. It was obvious how much he liked Yanran a few days ago. Now all of a sudden he claimed he didn’t like the girl? Too strange.

Feng Ting didn’t understand, but she didn’t probe further. She decided to be generous and forgive Yi Tian. Together side by side, they walked through the garden, chatting and laughing as they did.

Almost all the big names were present at the Feng banquet. Even the royal family sent the three princesses as representatives.

Madam Lan asked Feng Wu if she wanted to go to the banquet. It sounded like it would be too much bother so Feng Wu shook her head no.

Madam Lan nodded. She rushed to the front hall after directing the servants to have the kitchen have lots of food be delivered to Feng Wu’s room.

As the hostess, she couldn’t be absent too long. There were still many guests waiting for her to properly greet them.

She had originally wanted Feng Wu to join in the banquet, but the gossip she heard stopped her. She didn’t want her daughter to go out and bear it. So that was why she personally went to Feng Wu’s room to ask.