Chapter 208: Different Thoughts

When they entered the villa, the entire place seemed exceptionally spacious and luxurious. A sumptuous meal, both beautiful and fragrant, had already been prepared on the table, as if specially prepared to welcome them. As the sound of conversation and laughter echoed through the hall, everyone's thoughts were different.

Butler Ji arranged the lunch neatly. He had already reported the situation to Master Ji Yun and Madam Gu Yazhu as instructed by Nanny Ji.

During the meal, Feng Xinying and Lu Ling'er chatted softly about daily trivialities, their words not lacking in intimacy. Feng Xinying's eyes flashed with anticipation, and she asked with concern, "Sister Ling'er, you are pregnant. When is the expected birth date? I really hope to see this little baby soon!"

Lu Linger smiled slightly, with a happy light in her eyes: "There are about five months left. It feels like the little guy greets me every day. It's really wonderful." Her voice revealed her longing for the future.

Feng Xinying nodded, her heart filled with warmth: "That's great, everyone in the mansion is looking forward to it, especially me as his elder sister. I can't wait to meet my little nephew!" She imagined the scene of playing with her child in the future, and her heart was filled with joy.

As they talked, her eyes occasionally glanced at Feng Jingsu and Wen Yuan who were sitting not far away. She knew that today's meeting was not just about reminiscing about the past, but more about observing the attitude of the Shen family.

Feng Jingsu and Wen Yuan exchanged silent glances several times, each with their own suspicions forming. The Shen family's recent activity, especially at Taoyuan Villa, was no coincidence. Feng Jingsu had a vague feeling that the villa held even more secrets yet to be uncovered.

Ji Junche, Yun Ruoxi, and Yun Ruolin joined them, occasionally introducing the design and products of Taoyuan Villa, sharing their understanding of the villa, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed. Everyone was discussing the itinerary after lunch today.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard outside the door, and everyone fell silent. Gu Yichen smiled faintly, stood up, and walked towards the door. Immediately, the head of the Shen family, Ji Yun, also known as "Shen Li," and his wife, Gu Yazhu, appeared before everyone. Their aura was powerful, and despite their smiles, their sharp gazes were hard to ignore.

"Everyone, I have heard of your name for a long time. It is a great honor to gather with you at Taoyuan Villa today." Ji Yun's voice was steady and powerful, and his gaze lingered on Feng Jingsu and Wen Yuan for a moment.

Feng Jingsu stood up to return the greeting and said with a faint smile: "Hello, Uncle Shen and Aunt Shen. Even though you are not feeling well, you are still able to come to see us in person. I am really grateful to you." He thought to himself that the head of the Shen family is not just friendly on the surface.

"No way, we are all family." Ji Yun still smiled, but the meaning in his tone was difficult to understand, as if there was a hidden meaning in his words.

With the arrival of Ji Yun and Gu Yazhu, the atmosphere at the table gradually grew more tense. While seemingly a family gathering, undercurrents surged, with each party secretly weighing the pros and cons. Feng Jingsu and Wen Yuan waited, hoping to uncover the clues they needed from this seemingly simple luncheon.

"Young Master Feng San, Miss Feng, Prefect Wen, I will ask Yi Chen, Ling'er, Jun Che, Ruoxi and Ruolin to accompany you this afternoon and show you around the entire villa. I will arrange a dinner at Yuquan Garden in front of the hot spring villa, and serve our specialty, a large pot of goose cooked over a lychee wood fire. We can drink and chat in the evening. Okay?" Ji Yun pretended to be happy as he arranged the dinner, while Butler Ji silently wrote down the dishes that needed to be arranged for the evening.

"Yichen, you guys should treat our distinguished guests well. We'll see you at the dinner." Ji Yun and Gu Yichen exchanged a reassuring glance, their mutual trust silently conveyed in that instant. Ji Yun then led Gu Yazhu out of the banquet hall and back to their own courtyard. They both knew that Feng Jingsu, Wen Yuan, and Feng Xinying hadn't come simply to see Taoyuan Villa. They must have begun to suspect something, and they would see if they could extract some of the original secrets that night.

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