The next day at the Sheng mansion.
At around 11 A.M., Liang and Meili came down for brunch. Sunday was a relaxed day at the Sheng's. The entire family would wake up late and brunch together.
On their way down the stairs, the sibling heard a feminine voice coming from the kitchen along with a familiar voice, which was their mother's.
Puzzled they made their way to the dining room, which was adjoining the kitchen. They were surprised by the scene that greeted them.
A modestly dressed Mu Jiaying was helping Mrs. Sheng in preparing the food, while laughing, talking, complimenting…well, to be honest, sucking up to mother Sheng.
The siblings gave each a quizzical look, not understanding what Mu Jiaying was actually trying to do.
Jiaying had noticed Liang coming down the stairs, that is when she quickly started busying herself in the kitchen.
Pretending to be surprised, she greeted the Sheng siblings
"Meili… oh good morning! How are you?"
Looking coyly at Liang, tucking her hair behind her ear, she spoke in an extra sweet tone "good morning brother Liang. Hope you slept well."
That is when mother Sheng approached them "ohh, so you both are here. Jiaying came to help me with the brunch. She even baked a cake by herself and brought it over." Caressing her head mother Sheng said "such a lovely and caring girl."
Continuing the coy act Jiaying replied "thankyou aunty."
Seeing the drama, Meili had indigestion on an empty stomach. She looked like she would throw up. Patting her back, her brother comforted her.
They put up with Jiaying only because Mrs. Mu and their mother were best friends.
They all sat down to eat when father Sheng made his way to the table. He sat at the head of the table. To his right sat mother Sheng and next to her was Meili. Liang sat to the left of his father whereas, Jiaying conveniently took the seat next to Liang as if it was her birthright.
The ladies were the ones doing the talking whereas, the two men only nodded occasionally.
Jiaying kept putting food in Liang's bowl. She even deshelled prawns for him and served him.
"brother Liang eat up more." the crow spoke like a nightingale.
Her gestures and inclination towards Liang did not go unnoticed by mother Sheng. She was very happy with what was happening before her.
Unaware of her mom's overworking brain, Meili did not give a rat's ass about what Jiaying was up to.
The excitement of matching making made mother Sheng overlook Liang's indifferent attitude towards Jiaying. Mother Sheng couldn't wait to finish eating and talking to father Sheng about this.
Irritated, Liang finished up fast, having lost his appetite, he made way to his room.
Flustered by his behavior, Jiaying tried covering up with her reserved smile.