Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 650: Praise One and Criticize Another (2nd Update)

Chapter 650: Chapter 650: Praise One and Criticize Another (2nd Update)

Xu Niannian saw Jin Yu really didn’t understand her subtext at all and couldn’t help but laugh out of frustration.

Such a blockhead, the epitome of a straight man through and through.

Pang Dabao nestled in Jin Yu’s arms, Little Pang covering his mouth to stifle a giggle. To onlookers, it just seemed like the innocent act of a child, not indicative of anything, so they thought nothing of it.

Although Dabao’s IQ was regressing, his vigilance was still intact, so when strangers were around, he behaved more like a normal baby.

Today’s protagonists were Xu Sisi and Jin Ruiyang.

Xu Sisi, held by Jin Ruiyang’s arm, stood in the center of the restaurant hall, feeling as if everyone’s eyes were on her shoes.

Because the heel of her high-heeled shoes had been forcefully snapped off.

Half of Xu Sisi’s body was practically leaning on Jin Ruiyang, who noticing this, curved his lips into a faint smile.

Xu Sisi had heard from the old lady earlier that it was just a few close friends and family gathering to bear witness, but she hadn’t expected there to be so many from both sides.

As Xu Wentian’s granddaughter, no one dared to say anything behind Xu Sisi’s back.

But in the elite circles of the capital, Jin Ruiyang had always been the object of affection for many unwed ladies; seeing him announce the engagement so abruptly left countless female hearts shattered.

Xu Sisi tried her best to suppress the joy inside her, refraining from bouncing around. She held Jin Ruiyang’s hand decorously and went around the tables meeting some relatives.

The relatives all seemed very enthusiastic on the surface, congratulating Xu Sisi and Jin Ruiyang with smiles and kind words.

Among these people, whether they were older or younger, Xu Sisi recognized no one, but still had to maintain a smiling face while toasting to others, though in reality, she was drinking water.

Only Jin Ruiyang drank alcohol.

The constant smiling had nearly frozen her face.

After the toasts, Xu Wentian and Elder Master Jin even stood in the center to say a few courteous words symbolically.

Everyone clapped warmly in welcome.

Finally, after finishing the toasting ritual, Jin Ruiyang brought Xu Sisi to the table where Jin Yu and Xu Niannian were seated, which just happened to have many empty seats.

As soon as he sat down, Jin Ruiyang asked Jin Yu, "Where’s Shaoting? Where did he go?"

Seeing the adorable Dabao, Jin Ruiyang clapped his hands, "Come to your uncle."

As he spoke, he reached out and took the pudgy Dabao into his arms.

Dabao showed no interest in being held by Jin Ruiyang; he wanted to be held by Xu Sisi.

Speak of the devil and he shall appear, just as Jin Yu was about to say he didn’t know, Ye Shaoting’s distinct frivolous voice came from behind.

"Seeing how much you miss me, here I am."

He plopped down next to Xu Sisi, in the only empty seat.

And that seat was right across from Zuo Qing.

Encountering Zuo Qing again, Ye Shaoting felt a moment of awkwardness.

All the few times they met hadn’t been particularly delightful, but of course, Ye Shaoting didn’t dwell too much on such trivial matters.

The food was served, and everyone started eating. Suddenly, Xu Sisi’s stomach hurt, and she wanted to go to the restroom.

That kind of pain, the kind that signals an impending bout of diarrhea.

Considering that everyone at the table hadn’t started eating yet, Xu Sisi could only bear with it, fearing the embarrassment of voicing it out.

Jin Ruiyang tried a dish and found it quite nice, so he served a piece for Xu Sisi and placed it in her bowl.

Xu Sisi’s stomach cramped painfully, her eyebrows knotted like caterpillars.

Jin Ruiyang saw this, and the joy in his eyes dimmed slightly.

"You don’t like it?"

"No!"

Afraid that he might get the wrong idea, Xu Sisi quickly shook her head and, enduring the stomach ache, ate the piece of meat Jin Ruiyang had served her.

The chilly weather, coupled with the delay from toasting, had left the food on the table somewhat cold. The mildly chilled beef hit her stomach with instant effect.

Jin Ruiyang kept serving her various dishes, his mood was apparent in today’s engagement with Xu Sisi. His happiness was felt by everyone at the table.

Ye Shaoting even teased him with a laugh, "Yo, Ruiyang, you really know how to play your cards. You’ve got a lot more tact than Jin Yu."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yu immediately clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction, "Singing the praises of one while disparaging another, what’s the fun in that? You have the nerve to speak about me when you don’t even have a partner."

That hit a sore spot for Ye Shaoting.

"Let’s eat, let’s not talk about this," Ye Shaoting raised the wine glass before him and took a casual sip.

Ye Shaoting had those peach blossom eyes and a naturally flirtatious demeanor. Even when he looked at someone with all due seriousness, he somehow gave off the impression of a playboy.

After sipping his wine, his gaze naturally fell on Zuo Qing, who sat directly across from him. It wasn’t deliberate, simply because Zuo Qing was right there.

Zuo Qing frowned subconsciously, quickly bowing her head to eat, trying to hide the discomfort in her eyes.

Dabao was already back in Jin Yu’s arms, obediently letting Jin Yu hold him with one hand while he ate with the other.

Looking down, he saw Dabao’s saliva covering his chin.

"Want some?" Jin Yu asked casually.

Dabao of course couldn’t respond but just looked on eagerly with his large, shiny eyes, clearly conveying his longing.

Jin Yu hesitated for a moment, saw Xu Niannian feeding Xiao Bao powdered milk, and without really looking at what it was, shoved some picked-up food into Dabao’s mouth.

It could be said that Jin Yu was quite inexperienced with childcare.

Because outside, Dabao didn’t dare to act too out of the ordinary, nor could he throw tantrums like at home. Seeing a bunch of people eating and ignoring him, he had been eyeing the food enviously for a long while.

At last having something put into his mouth, Dabao wasn’t picky. He pursed his lips and started gnawing with his gums.

After trying it and finding it tasty, he continued energetically, waving his little hand, signaling that he wanted more.

So Jin Yu continued to feed, and Dabao continued to eat, father and son both thoroughly enjoying the meal.