Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 106 Peony Root Carving

Chapter 106: Chapter 106 Peony Root Carving

Bie Yuan’s dining room was large, filled with crafts, antiques, and displayed throughout the solid wood partitions and display cabinets.

However, the most captivating for Tang Xiaowan was the root carving.

One of them was right behind where she was sitting, visible with just a turn of her body.

Wow, this peony is carved just like the real thing!

So aunty likes root carvings too. Why haven’t I ever heard that guy Li Zishen mention it?

While Tang Xiaowan thought this, she stood up and instinctively reached out, her fingers stretching towards the glass case as if she could already feel the layered petals.

"It’s so beautiful, absolutely gorgeous!"

"Xiao Wan, your own carving skills are not bad either. Bring one from Mei Garden next time," Li Zishen said with a smile in his eyes.

Oh right, I forgot, I can carve too.

It’s such a pity. The last time I went back in such a hurry, I didn’t get a chance to look in the storeroom, just fixated on the study and bedroom.

Tang Xiaowan showed an embarrassed look: "Mine are just little tricks. Would it be alright if I bring them over..."

"They’re quite nice, each has its own merits."

"Oh, then I’ll go back this afternoon. I need to pick carefully."

Hearing this, Li Zishen’s jaw tightened as a subtle smirk flashed across his bright phoenix eyes: "Mm, good, let’s head out after lunch."

A radiant smile bloomed on Tang Xiaowan’s face.

Fantastic, I get to go back to Mei Garden again!

Madam Lai picked up her teacup, took a gentle sip, then looked at Tang Xiaowan: "Xiao Wan, if it’s not too much trouble, could you bring back two root carvings? Aunty would like one for the study and one for the dining room."

"Of course, thank you for not minding, Aunty," Tang Xiaowan said, shyly lowering her head, her cheeks turning pink.

"Mm, good girl."

Li Zihan chuckled mischievously: "Take me with you. I haven’t been to Nanshan yet. I’ve heard the scenery is nice."

Tang Xiaowan didn’t know how to respond and turned towards Li Zishen beside her, her eyes wide as if clutching at a lifeline.

Li Zishen lifted his chin slightly and feigned nonchalance: "Next time, this time I want to spend a couple of days alone with Xiao Wan."

Tang Xiaowan: "..."

Li Zihan caught his brother’s warning look, hastily swallowed, and replied cheerfully: "Oh, I see, okay then, I won’t be the third wheel, I’ll stay home and keep Mom company practicing calligraphy."

Madam Lai smiled faintly, then turned her head to Nanny Wu: "Serve the dishes, please."

"Yes, Madam."

During the meal, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

All the dishes were specially prepared by a chef in line with Qingcheng’s culinary style, catering to Tang Xiaowan’s preference for spicy food.

Of course, in consideration of the Li Family members who didn’t eat spicy food, Madam Lai had also specially included a couple of Jin City’s signature dishes.

As everyone immersed themselves in the joy, Tang Xiaowan had asked herself countless times in her heart.

No problem with the clothes, dressed like this is all good?

Did I really just cruise through without any problems, his mother was actually so understanding?

My goodness, all that worrying for nothing!

"Xiao Wan, eat more fish."

Li Zishen served Tang Xiaowan food again, almost every few minutes repeating the gesture.

Tang Xiaowan picked up a piece of fish then set it down, struggling to say: "Zishen, I really can’t eat anymore, I’m full. Look, my stomach’s about to burst. I probably can’t even finish this rice."

"No worries, just eat as much as you like."

While saying this, Li Zishen took the remaining rice from Tang Xiaowan, eating it up bite by bite, along with the piece of fish on the plate and the prawns.

Li Zihan and Madam Lai were stunned.

They had never seen Li Zishen show such tender affection. It was all doting, both overt and implied, and he even began eating Tang Xiaowan’s leftovers.

"It seems he really likes her, that’s good!" Madam Lai mused to herself with a trace of contentment in her eyes.