Jiang Ran remained silent, while Pei Huai gave her a meaningful look. Chen Bing quickly got the hint.

Chen Bing hurriedly waved his hand with a smile, "No, no, don’t hold it in. Don’t overthink it! I’m just sharing my own thoughts, really not commenting on your lives. Your current lifestyle is pretty good, isn’t it? You’ve got your house, you two are about to reunite, and you have such a wonderful child too. How great is that!"

Jiang Ran: "..."

If it weren’t for those previous remarks, Jiang Ran would have truly believed these were Chen Bing’s sincere words.

However, if you think carefully, everyone is different.

Some people seek family harmony, happiness, and warmth.

Others pursue freedom and being unrestrained. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

No matter what kind of life one chooses, as long as you strive to live well, it’s great.

As long as you don’t waste this short span of a few decades, it’s worthwhile.

While Jiang Ran was thinking this, she didn’t have a chance to speak before Pei Huai patted Chen Bing’s shoulder.

"When you’re enjoying living on your own, really enjoy it. And when one day you want to settle down, you can peacefully enjoy a different kind of life."

"Wanting to enjoy the present isn’t wrong; just don’t, after choosing one lifestyle, keep wondering what if you’d chosen another. That’s being irresponsible to yourself and to others, right?"

Chen Bing first nodded seriously, then laughed, "What’s going on? We were having a proper conversation just a moment ago, how did it suddenly turn into a lecture for me? You two, even though the two of you are a couple..."

Before finishing his sentence, Chen Bing changed his wording, "No, you three as a family, even though there are three of you, don’t think you can lecture me because you’re outnumbering me! Among the four of us, I’m the senior! Even if there’s a lecture, it should be me lecturing you!"

Even at this point, what Chen Bing cared about the most was this!

His mindset is indeed more suited to his current lifestyle.

The few people chatted and laughed, lightening the atmosphere, clearing away the previous heaviness.

Although Pei Jing didn’t quite understand what they were saying, he quietly sat by listening, without speaking from start to finish.

Many children of this age can’t quite stay calm when around adults.

Interrupting the adults’ conversation is just the start; some almost go wild.

Compared to those kids, Pei Jing was exceptionally well-behaved.

Soon, the dishes were ready.

Even though the kitchen and living room were separated by a dining room,

there was no wall between the dining room and living room, only a floor-to-ceiling shelf dividing the spaces.

It merely obscured the view slightly but couldn’t block the smell.

Once the food was placed on the table from the kitchen, Jiang Ran and the others could smell it.

Pei Yang truly had a knack for cooking.

Though he’s been learning from Jiang Ran for just over half a year, his skills have already surpassed many who have studied for years.

When the cooked dishes were served, their aroma spread wide, tempting everyone to dig in.

Jiang Ran took Pei Jing to wash their hands before heading to the dining room.

Meanwhile, Pei Huai and Chen Bing entered the kitchen to help serve the food.

To welcome Pei Huai back, today’s meal was prepared to be exceptionally sumptuous.