Meng Yanxi's gaze finally fell upon Jiang Tan, his pupils slightly darkened, his voice hoarse, "Thank you, Jiang Tan."
Jiang Tan shook her head, saying there was no need for thanks.
Meanwhile, Zhou Yinghuai watched Meng Yanxi's face, carrying an expression of wistful loss. Unperturbed, he took some food with his chopsticks and placed it in Jiang Tan's bowl, "Eat."
Jiang Tan uttered a sound of acknowledgment and, without overthinking, began eating as Zhou Yinghuai had suggested.
Meng Yanxi seemed to sense something. He looked up, meeting Zhou Yinghuai's gaze. The coldness in the latter's eyes silenced Meng Yanxi for a moment.
Throughout the meal, everyone ate lost in their own thoughts.
Xia Ning maintained a poised and proper smile throughout, sitting by Meng Yanxi's side. As Jiang Tan was about to finish her meal, Xia Ning finally said with a smile, "Jiang Tan, thank you for coming to see me today."
