Shen Yunfang lifted the curtain and entered the east room, pausing in surprise. She hadn't expected that even though she, the hostess, hadn't sat down at the table, the meal had already begun on this side.
It wasn't really a meal yet, as the three adults at the table hadn't moved their chopsticks, but two kids were eating with gusto—no need to look to know they were Qiu Fengmei's Eldest and Second Nie.
"Yunfang, you're finally here. We've been salivating, nearly drooling, waiting for you, and you didn't come over. The kids couldn't stand it and just started eating," Qiu Fengmei explained quickly as she saw Shen Yunfang come in, knowing that her children starting the meal early was a bit impolite.
Shen Yunfang forced a smile and politely said, "We're all family here, there's no need to be so formal. If you're hungry, just eat. Why stand on ceremony?"
