Chapter 99: Don’t Show Off In Front of Me (2/2)

People,

should really get out and see the world.

That way, they can speak with more authority. From this perspective, Old Shen believed that Wang Jian was far superior to Zhao Qingfeng.

Confronted with Wang Jian’s question, Shen Lingyao thought for a moment and said, “Then I’ll have a well-done steak. The big bee said that eating raw meat can cause stomach problems and parasites.”

Big bee again?

Wang Jian was nearly infuriated,

but that didn’t stop him from continuing to show off his knowledge.

After ordering a well-done steak, he chose several other dishes, including pepper beef fillet, salt-baked shrimp, steamed lobster, and red bean paste buns.

“There are no dishes like these in the county, and they can’t replicate these flavors.”

Old Shen took a bite of the beef fillet, smacking his lips, and then offered a piece of lobster meat to Shen Lingyao.

“Mmm, delicious.”

Shen Lingyao ate eagerly, her small mouth moving like a little tiger, savoring the food.

Old Shen nodded in satisfaction, “That’s right, so you see, it’s important to get out and experience the wider world. It’s wonderful out there. Eat up, and let Wang Jian tell you about his experiences in France. Wang Jian, tell our Yaoyao, will you?”

Wang Jian couldn’t wait.

During his week-long trip to France, he had seen many interesting things.

He rambled on, and Shen Lingyao listened with a smile.

His experiences were incredibly detailed, and Shen Kuo, who had never been abroad, praised him loudly.

When Wang Jian finished, Shen Kuo was fascinated.

He asked Shen Lingyao, “Yaoyao, don’t you think Wang Jian’s stories are impressive? This is what it means to have seen the world. Living your whole life in the county isn’t that interesting, right?”

Shen Lingyao was noncommittal.

All three men awaited her response.

She thought for a moment, turned her head to Wang Jian, and suddenly asked a strange question, “Brother Wang Jian, having seen so much, can you tell me what ‘seeing the world’ really means?”

Wang Jian was taken aback, unprepared for this.

He looked bewilderedly at the two adults.

Sensing the awkwardness, Shen Kuo said, “Don’t mind Yaoyao’s random question, she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Continue with your story.”

Wang Tiesheng also implied the same, but not wanting to be blunt, he smiled at Shen Lingyao and said, “Yaoyao, it’s okay, ask if you want, he can tell you what he knows.”

Ignoring Old Shen’s angry look, Shen Lingyao cheekily continued to question Wang Jian, “Brother Wang Jian, if you wear a few branded clothes and imported shoes, does that mean you’ve seen the world?”

Wang Jian looked down at his shoes, then awkwardly replied, “It’s not just about these things. I’ve been abroad, but if you ask me to define ‘seeing the world,’ I really can’t say…”

“Oh…”

Shen Lingyao put down her chopsticks and playfully continued, “Have you ever been to the countryside? Can you tell the difference between chives and wheat? Do you know how much eggs cost per jin, or the price of rice per liang?”

As soon as she asked,

Wang Jian, Old Wang, and Old Shen were all stunned.

What was Shen Lingyao trying to say? Why was she being so disobedient?

Old Shen glared at her, wanting to say not to embarrass others. What could a little girl like her possibly say that would be impressive?

Old Wang was also a bit displeased.

But he still looked at Shen Lingyao with a smile, “Yaoyao, it looks like you know what ‘seeing the world’ is about. Why don’t you explain it to your Brother Wang Jian? We’d like to hear it too.”

“Can I, Dad?”

Shen Lingyao looked at Old Shen, her gaze sharp, as if challenging her father.

“…”

Old Shen frowned, suddenly understanding something.

So that’s why Yaoyao was so cheerful today, waiting for this moment here.

What was she implying?

Wanting to outshine Wang Jian on the topic of ‘seeing the world’ to protect Zhao Qingfeng?

Impossible.

Absolutely impossible!

How could an 18-year-old girl say something so convincing?

Shen Lingyao didn’t care about these thoughts.

She took a sip of her drink, felt the note from Zhao Qingfeng in her pocket, then looked at Wang Jian with playful confidence, “Since you don’t know, let me tell you what ‘seeing the world’ really means.”

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