The originally good atmosphere seemed to be instantly disrupted by Ouyang Meng's words.
When Ouyang Meng saw Du Xiaokang, he couldn't help but feel agitated.
But Ouyang Meng knew that her brother was right. She couldn't kick the guests out on New Year's Eve.
Ouyang Meng reluctantly said to Du Xiaokang: "You go ahead and I'll get you some water."
Du Xiaokang, who had always been calm when facing Ouyang Meng, felt a little nervous at the moment.
Du Xiaokang thought, if Su Yunyan invited him to eat dumplings at home today, does it mean that he was treated as a member of the family?
Does this mean there is hope for him and Ouyang Meng?
In the past, Du Xiaokang felt that Su Lin was everything to him. What he didn't expect was that after meeting Ouyang Meng, Du Xiaokang discovered that he couldn't help falling in love with someone.
Su Yunyan said to Du Xiaokang: "Xiaokang, why didn't you bring Xiaoyu with you?"
Du Xiaokang smiled and said: "Auntie, Xiaoyu has something to do and she can't come."
Su Yunyan said: "Then please invite Xiaoyu to come over for dinner next time.
You sit down first while I go to the kitchen to take a look."
Su Yunyan went to the kitchen. Du Xiaokang saw that everyone stopped playing cards, and thought it would be quite embarrassing for her to sit there like this.
Du Xiaokang said: "Didn't you see everyone playing cards just now? How about I join in?"
Ouyang Xia said: "That's okay."
Du Xiaokang usually didn't feel uncomfortable coming to Ouyang's house, but for some reason, she felt a little restrained today.
Ouyang Xia actually saw it. At this moment, he was unable to face Fu Shiwen directly due to Ouyang Meng's words. He thought that Du Xiaokang's sudden appearance might be good for him.
Du Xiaokang said with a smile: "I have never felt as warm as yours during the Chinese New Year at our house. Let's all have fun today."
Du Xiaokang thought that their family was so happy a few years ago.
Du Xiaokang's eyes flashed with sadness. He didn't want others to see the pain in his heart. The sad eyes returned to normal after only a few seconds.
Ouyang Meng thought this feeling was a bit strange. She didn't want to face Du Xiaokang like this.
Ouyang Meng said: "You four, let's play. I'll go to the kitchen to help my mother see how the dishes are being prepared."
Ouyang Meng turned around and ran away.
In fact, she felt that she and Du Xiaokang could be good friends, but sometimes when a relationship was inexplicably broken, she felt a little embarrassed.
She really had no feelings for Du Xiaokang.
Du Xiaokang was just a good friend to Ouyang Meng. Of course, Ouyang Meng also knew what Du Xiaokang thought about Ouyang Meng.
When Ouyang Meng went to the kitchen, Xue Yurou saw her daughter hiding in, frowned and said, "Why did you come into the kitchen?
You really don't live up to expectations at all. Du Xiaokang is such a good person, why do you still kick him out?
You are not young anymore, it is time to think about your own affairs."
Ouyang Meng was really irritated after hearing these words. She covered her ears and closed her eyes, and said with a begging look on her face: "Mom, please stop talking, okay?"
Su Yunyan looked at her incompetent daughter and said, "Mengmeng, I feel really sad to see you like this.
Du Xiaokang is very kind to you, can't you tell?
How about you try to live in the same place?
If you are really not suitable, mom will not force you."
Ouyang Meng said with some distress: "Mom, you know. I really don't want to get married."
Su Yunyan sighed, thinking of the past, she was powerless against Ouyang Meng.
Su Yunyan thought that maybe her daughter really needed time to come out.
Su Yunyan waved her hand and said impatiently: "Forget it, think about your own affairs yourself, I don't want to participate anymore."
Su Yunyan knew deep down in her heart that some things couldn't be forced.
Once you see the right eye on emotional matters, they will develop more smoothly.
Maybe Ouyang Meng will realize Du Xiaokang's kindness in the future, and the two of them will become friends.
Su Yunyan saw that it was not a problem for Ouyang Meng to stay in the kitchen, so she said: "Go outside and tell them that you are ready to wash your hands and eat.
Regarding the matter between you and Du Xiaokang, I won’t force you anymore.
Anyway, just don’t regret missing him when the time comes.”
Ouyang Meng did not take Su Yunyan's words to heart.
Ouyang Meng came out of the kitchen listlessly. She said something to everyone and then went to help clear the table.
Ouyang Hongye also noticed Ouyang Meng's discomfort.
When the food was served, Su Yunyan was busy filling Du Xiaokang's bowl with vegetables.
Su Yunyan knew that Du Xiaokang's parents had an accident a few years ago. Du Xiaokang could support such a large family by himself, which showed that this young man had extraordinary abilities.
After getting along for a long time, Su Yunyan was also very positive about Du Xiaokang's character.
I have to say that if Du Xiaokang were to be her son-in-law, he would be a very good candidate.
It's a pity that my daughter doesn't like Du Xiaokang.
Su Yunyan also wisely did not mention Du Xiaokang and Ouyang Meng at the dinner table, but kept urging Du Xiaokang to eat more.
Ouyang Meng was a little distracted at the dinner table. Du Xiaokang put several chopsticks into Ouyang Meng's bowl, but Ouyang Meng didn't even react.
When Du Xiaokang saw Ouyang Meng who was in a state of despair, he suddenly felt that maybe he shouldn't be there.
A trace of disappointment flashed in Du Xiaokang's heart, and he said to Ouyang Meng: "What are you thinking about? Hurry up and eat.
I'm here today to wish my uncle and aunt a happy birthday, and I'm going to another place in a few days.
I don’t know when I will be back, but I thought that my aunt would ask me to come over for dinner tonight, and I would like to talk to you about this incident.”
When Ouyang Meng heard that Du Xiaokang was leaving, a hint of joy flashed through his heart, and at the same time a hint of disappointment flashed through his heart.
She felt like she had a mixed feeling, and for a while she couldn't figure out what was going on.
But a hint of surprise flashed across Ouyang Meng's face, and he even asked impatiently: "Really? When are you leaving? I will see you off."
The corner of Du Xiaokang's mouth twitched. In fact, he said these words casually to relieve the embarrassment, but he didn't expect Ouyang Meng to be so excited. It seemed that he really had no feelings for him.
Du Xiaokang used to think that if he liked something, he would try his best to get it, but now he suddenly felt that the melon that might be forced was really not sweet.
Du Xiaokang suddenly felt that the dumplings in the bowl were no longer fragrant. He smiled helplessly and said, "Just for a few days, the time has not been determined yet. I will tell you when it is determined, and you can send it to me then."
Ouyang Meng nodded, secretly relieved in his heart.
She thought to herself that Du Xiaokang was actually very good, she just didn't want to let him down.
Perhaps Du Xiaokang's departure would be a relief for both of them.