It used to feel quite awkward to call him like that, but now there's much less of a barrier.

"I was passing by during my morning exercise, got thirsty and came to borrow a cup of water."

Why is he speaking in plain language again?

"Yunduo, quickly pour a glass of water."

Pei Linhan immediately shouted.

"No need, Uncle, I'll get it myself."

Jiang Chen walked toward the fridge as if he knew the place well.

You should know this wasn't an ordinary residence, not large enough to get lost, but definitely not easy for newcomers to find the fridge.

Watching Jiang Chen skillfully open the fridge to grab water, Pei Linhan got a bit absent-minded.

At this point, Pei Yunxi and Tanki Liuli just walked in.

"Uncle, this is my friend and bodyguard, responsible for my personal safety."

Pei Linhan instinctively turned his head, again stunned.

No matter how much he disapproved of his daughter entering the entertainment industry, he was genuinely proud of her appearance as a father.

This wasn't just due to a father's bias, but something acknowledged nationwide, even globally.

But now.

The girl standing next to his daughter didn't fall behind in any way!

"Xiao Jiang, what did you say she was to you?"

Being familiar with this place isn't surprising, being the boss of his daughter, living in the same community, and occasionally visiting is quite normal.

"Dad, Miss Duanmu is very skilled, handling seven or eight ordinary people with ease."

Without waiting for Jiang Chen to speak, Pei Yunxi jumped in to explain first.

Tanki Liuli's graceful yet explosive move at Fish Pond View, not only Boss Jiang witnessed it, but so did she.

So she had no doubts about the "younger sister" turning into a bodyguard.

Jiang Chen twisted open the water bottle and drank.

"Never judge a book by its cover."

For such a big boss, personally driving under the influence is already absurd. If he didn't even have a bodyguard, that would be even more incredible. Pei Linhan was merely amazed at how such a skilled girl could also be this beautiful!

Although he had never expressed it out loud, in his mind, his daughter had always been the most exceptional child in the world.

But now.

It seems they've truly seen too little of the world.

There seem to be many excellent people in this world.

"...Is this lady not thirsty? Xiao Jiang, grab her a bottle too."

"Uncle, don't mind, she doesn't talk much."

Pei Linhan nodded and smiled nonchalantly: "I know, bodyguards are usually more strict and silent, that's how it is on TV."

Jiang Chen smiled, grabbing a bottle of water for Tanki Liuli as well.

"Uncle, we won't disturb you from having breakfast then."

Wait a moment.

Pei Yunxi silently glanced over.

Was he really here for charity?

"You're already here, why leave in such a hurry?"

Pei Linhan quickly said: "Have you eaten? If not, then let's eat together. I brought some specialty steamed cakes from our place, you can't find them here."

Jiang Chen didn't show any reservation, listen to what he said next.

"Uncle, is what you made enough? Adding more chopsticks, won't we all be full?"

He completely didn't see himself as an outsider.

"I see you don't eat much, if it's not enough I'll fry some buns, all brought from home, handmade."

Poor parents' hearts everywhere.

Some things, like a simple steam bun, no matter how rich or powerful, you can't buy it.

Even if it were charity, it wouldn't just be for water.

Like he forgot who the real owner here was, even ignoring to check people's expressions, under Pei Linhan's warm invitation, Jiang Chen decisively invited Tanki Liuli to sit down.

A gift from an elder, it cannot be declined.

This is basic etiquette, also an excellent tradition passed down in Huaxia.

A daughter's likeness comes only in appearance, in terms of personality, Pei Linhan and Pei Yunxi are quite different; at least Pei Linhan is certainly a hospitable person, warmly serving porridge to Jiang Chen and co.

"Uncle, we can serve ourselves."

While trying to stop him, Jiang Chen turned his head and said to Pei Yunxi: "Come and sit."

?

Mixing up the kings indeed.

Can't distinguish the subject, verb, and object at all.

Pei Yunxi came over, her indescribably beautiful face showing no clue, not particularly warm, but not cold either, mainly because her father Pei Linhan was taking charge.

Jiang Chen was unfazed.

Tanki Liuli, being straightforward, was not the kind of person to be shy either. For a foodie, they might be indifferent to other things, but certainly wouldn't turn down the chance to enjoy delicious food right in front of them.

She silently sat down next to Jiang Chen.

Pei Linhan was quite curious, feeling a strong urge to meet Jiang Chen's parents to understand what kind of character they must have to raise such a child.

As a boss, surprisingly serving rice to a bodyguard without considering status.

Truly, different people see the world in entirely different ways.

Pei Linhan saw Jiang Chen's approachability, easygoing and low-key nature, while others might question the real relationship between the boss and the female bodyguard.

"This pastry is also a specialty from our place, have a taste."

It was not extravagant, but very sumptuous.

Moreover, there were indeed some unfamiliar things.

Pei Linhan used communal chopsticks to serve Jiang Chen a pastry that looked somewhat like a mooncake but wasn't, then helped himself to another piece.

"Dad, he's not a cripple, he can eat by himself."

Pei Yunxi was probably kindly trying to help out, but...

Why does it sound a bit scolding?

"With your great progress at work, it's all due to the company's nurturing. Shouldn't I thank little Jiang?"

What does it mean to be understanding and reasonable?

"Uncle, please don't say that, the company and Yun Xi are a perfect match…"

Wait a minute.

A perfect match?

Pei Linhan felt this description was somewhat inappropriate, but Jiang Chen didn't seem to notice and continued without pause: "Complementing each other, Yun Xi's success represents the company's success as well."

The complementing each other part was appropriate. Pei Linhan didn't take it to heart; using "a perfect match" to describe the company and his daughter wasn't inappropriate either, as it wasn't about individuals.

"Little Jiang, Uncle knows you're a good person, but I'm not blind. Yunduo has had tremendous career growth since joining CX Entertainment, even gaining fame abroad; if it's not your contribution, then whose?"

Pei Linhan was full of sincerity, genuinely, "Yunduo being able to sign with your company is really her luck."

Being praised or spoken of pragmatically by someone's father would make most people feel elated, yet Jiang Chen remained calm, showing no pride, maintaining his humble and gentle demeanor, smiling: "I mentioned to Uncle before that Yun Xi's luck value is maxed out."

Pei Linhan laughed heartily.

But was this humor?

It wasn't shameless?

"This pastry is handmade, you can't buy it outside no matter how much you pay, have a taste."

Pei Yunxi unexpectedly chimed in.

Jiang Chen was a bit surprised but didn't think much, picked up the pastry Pei Linhan had put in his bowl, and took a bite.

Chewing.

"How is it?"

Pei Linhan asked expectantly.

Jiang Chen quickly nodded, "Fragrant, soft, crispy, and tender, it tastes great."

Pei Linhan was greatly satisfied, his face beaming with joy.

Under Pei Yunxi's watch, Jiang Chen then picked up the other piece of pastry from his bowl and placed it in Tanki Liuli's bowl.

"A rare opportunity, normally you won't get to eat this."

For delicious food, Tanki Liuli wouldn't reject it and picked up the pastry with chopsticks, her teeth slightly parting to take a gentle bite.

Then,

her brows knit together.

Jiang Chen remained calm, picked up his bowl, and lowered his head to drink porridge.

But then,

an astonishing scene occurred.

Tanki Liuli visibly hesitated, then made up her mind and picked up the bitten pastry, putting it back into Jiang Chen's bowl from where he had eaten it.

Pei Linhan was stunned.

Jiang Chen, who had just praised it as fragrant, soft, crispy, and tender, seemed puzzled, "What's wrong?"

Tanki Liuli's eyes were clear and transparent, meeting his gaze.

"It doesn't taste good."

"…

…

…"

Duanmu Daozhang probably still understood some social norms; her comment "It doesn't taste good" suggested that the pastry must have actually tasted bad.

Pei Linhan awkwardly laughed dryly,

"Pfft."

Pei Yunxi, who had probably been subjected to countless hometown specialties, covered her mouth, then pretended as if nothing had happened.

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