Ming Mei exclaimed with surprise: "Wow, Xizeer, you're eating more than usual today. Do you also think the food here is tastier?"
Xizeer is a very rational and restrained child. Sometimes Ming Mei finds his self-control intimidating. Regardless of whether the food is good or bad, his portion sizes remain the same. Every time Ming Mei tries hard to get him to eat a little more, he refuses.
This time, seeing him eat more, Ming Mei is really delighted.
But Xizeer drank the water in his cup, looked up at her, and said coolly, "We have to go shopping."
Shopping is physically demanding, especially since his mom tends to get a bit crazy buying things... He needs to ensure he has enough energy.
Ming Mei's smile froze on her face. After a moment, she closed her mouth and said, "Well... I mean, cough cough... maybe you could eat a bit more?"
Being exposed by her son, Ming Mei felt somewhat embarrassed!
Xizeer shook his head, "No, I'm full."
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