Nanxi Xiaojiu is a well-known Zhejiang restaurant in Qinghe City, and it is also the restaurant that Ling Miao has always preferred to choose during business entertainment.
From decoration to dishes here, they all exudes the exquisite freehand paintings of Jiangnan. However, when it comes to consumption, the gracefulness of Jiangnan people is replaced by boldness, which is so expensive that it is amazing.
Of course, only this price is worthy of the Ling family's style
Compared to the last time I was afraid of the name Nanxi Minor, Ling Sinan seemed very relaxed today, probably because Qingyuan was by his side.
Even if it was Shen Yu, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The marble-paved floor tiles echoed with cold footsteps
Ling Sinan is used to being speechless with her parents on weekdays, but today the atmosphere of her father and Qingyuan getting along is also very strange. Although her father should have seen the two of them scramble at the school gate, she said nothing unusually. From getting on the bus to entering the restaurant, there were only a few short dialogues.
At this time, Ling Miao and his wife were the first to walk in front. Ling Sinan looked at the distance between Qingyuan and him in confusion. The distance was as if it was a gap.
She nodded to Qingyuan beside her, but he was indifferent and did not intend to explain
Just walking in the corridor to the VIP private room, I happened to meet the fourth uncle Ling Ye
Ling Ye is the least present among the five children of the Ling family.
Ling Long, the eldest of the Ling family, took over the position of CE of Changling International Trade Corporation, and took charge of the trade business of Ling's Southeast Asia. In recent years, it cannot be said that the Ling family has been prosperous, but it has gradually expanded the company; Ling Geng, the second brother, died of cancer and was just an ordinary freight driver during his lifetime, but he took the initiative to leave the Ling family and relied on his own, at least living out himself; Ling Miao, the third brother, has a business acumen, took the initiative to open up the market of Ling's Australian in his early years and showed extensive personal resources. Now, the Australian branches of Changling Yuanyang and Changling are well organized; Ling Jing, influenced by his second brother, left the Ling family and worked alone in the United States. He is now a well-known American electrical appliance company. He lives in the penthouse apartment suite in Manhattan every day.
As for the fourth brother Ling Ye...
So far, except for the Xiamen branch of the management Changling and a tea shop under his jurisdiction, there has been no results.
This is also related to the fourth brother's personality. He is neither as scheming as the eldest brother and the third brother, nor as handsome as the second brother, nor as brave as the fifth sister, nor as brave as the fifth sister
When the family line was passed down in the early years, I blamed my wife for being unsatisfied. After holding it in for a few years, I couldn't find one, so he simply gave up.
So living in a position that is neither up nor down, being a person who is not up or down, the doctrine of the mean has become Ling Ye's way of dealing with the world
However, seeing that the eldest and third brothers of Ling are fighting every day and are busy every day, the fourth brothers of the family seem to have become the most comfortable one to live.
Brother, bring Qingyuan to Ah
Ling Ye stopped and walked differently from the elder brother Ling Long's interest in his third brother's family. In addition, Ling Qingyuan's attitude towards him was more respectful than the arrogant Ling Chongliang, so he liked this nephew from the bottom of his heart.
The fourth uncle Ling Qingyuan took the initiative to say hello to him: Long time no see, and after saying that, he turned sideways and gave up a seat
Ling Sinan knows it, and comes forward and smiles sweetly: Hello, Uncle Fourth
Oh, OK, Sinan is here too
Ling Ye nodded with a smile. He had met Ling Sinan on Ling Jing's birthday party before. The child was quite likable at that time, and now he looks more comfortable.
Where are you going? Ling Miao asked with his face unchanged
Smoking a cigarette Ling Ye smiled and said, "Let me relieve my cigarette addiction first." It's rare that my family didn't come with me today.
Ling Miao and Ling Ye had a brief conversation
Fourth Uncle, I will send the reference book that Xiaoyu said he wanted last time. I will send it to you another day. Before we parted, Ling Qingyuan asked, don’t you know which day it will be convenient?
Oh, that, you're on vacation, how about next Wednesday?
good
At that time, Sinan will come to visit Uncle Fourth's house together?
Ling Sinan stood there and looked at his father. Seeing Ling Miao frowned, she paused and nodded: OK, I will become a wave if I don’t dislike you.
Ling Ye waved his hand: There is no disgust, just come
When Ling Ye left, Ling Miao, who was originally calm, glanced at Ling Sinan again and looked at Ling Qingyuan again: It's enough to behave like this, there is no need to get close to your fourth uncle's Xiamen in such a mess, don't cause trouble for me then.
Ling Qingyuan lowered his eyes, wrote them in his pocket with one hand, pulled his sister's sleeve with the other, and walked straight past his father.
Ling Sinan looked back at his father's face with a look of decay and hurriedly approached his younger brother: What's going on?
Ling Qingyuan! A sound of shouting sound came from behind him like a bell
He turned a deaf ear to it
Ling Miao walked up: I really have a hard wing. I tolerate you for a few days of being so cute. You really think you are.
Even though he was about to speak, Ling Qingyuan suddenly opened the door of the private room that Uncle Fourth had just walked out.
As soon as the private room door opened, the room was full of lively scenes, and people at the dining table were betting on their eyes.
Ling Miao suddenly stopped scolding
The third brother of the Ling family wants face. Even if the family affairs make him angry, he still has to close the door.
In addition to the absence of my aunt who has returned to the United States, even the special assistant Uncle Sheng has arrived. There are many people at the three tables.
It was not someone else who held the family banquet, it was Ling Miao
Ling Miao, a lone-hearted businessman, would suddenly make such a arrangement, probably because Qiu Shanhua's idea
Sarcastically, after living for eighteen years, this is the second time Ling Sinan has seen his grandmother since he remembers
The last time we met, it was my second uncle who went back to explain the matter. She looked around outside the villa from a distance.
Zhou Yuchan wore glasses with golden silk edges. She smiled on Ling Qingyuan's face and took the initiative to call him to ask about his well-being. So, the open and secret eye contact between the eldest son of the Ling family and the third son of the couple was very exciting.
Ling Sinan was still watching the appearance of all living beings in the meal, and suddenly heard a sound. Sister, she looked in the sound, Ling Qingyuan stood beside her grandmother and signaled to her.
Ling Sinan put on his slightly wrinkled school skirt and went up to say hello, and suddenly it was quiet around him.
How did the Ling family die? The Ling family has never forgotten
Even if Ling Sinan's well-being has won the favor of his elders, it is because it is not about him, and his ultimate attitude depends on the direction of the wind. The biggest wind direction of the Ling family is Zhou Yuchan.
After all, Ling Sinan is the so-called disaster star that the master calculated to kill Ling's grandfather back then. If Zhou Yuchan wanted to sweep Ling Sinan out, Ling Sinan would definitely not even have a chance to shout for justice.
Ling Miao and his wife were even stiff and staring at Ling Sinan's back for a moment
But I don’t know if it’s because Zhou Yuchan doesn’t care anymore, or if the siblings have the means, and the people who can’t hear the conversation, only saw Zhou Yuchan’s kind-hearted eyes, and the expected confrontation did not happen.
When Ling Sinan retreated from the side of the main seat with a heart hanging, the noise returned to the meal.
Her heart beat a little faster, but the next second, she jumped faster
Because Qingyuan held her hand
He turned his face sideways: Don't be nervous
...I'm nervous if you do this
Ling Sinan made a struggle, but she didn't get away, her little face turned red
Perhaps it was because she was too uncomfortable, Ling Qingyuan finally let go
When the wine is in full swing, this Hongmen Banquet is truly on the main topic
Grandma's condition is getting worse, and recently there have been rumors that they will modify their will to explain their successor. Ling Qingyuan thought that today was a family dinner held by his parents to create the illusion of family harmony for his grandma and increase her favorable feelings to gain more benefits. However, they did not expect that they had more than this idea.
Qiu Shanhua interrupted the Ling family boss who was tactfully seeking credit and announced that the Changling Australian branch will soon cooperate with Huanyu World Trade Center.
Ling Qingyuan's body stiffened for a moment
The Ling family has always hoped to climb the high branch of Huanyu World Trade Center, but they have always been just on some superficial cooperation. If Ling Miao can handle Huanyu World Trade Center's order of 300 million this year and establish long-term and in-depth cooperation, then the Ling family's road in the next few years can be said to be soaring.
But, what does throwing this message mean?
Qiu Shanhua praised the couple's efforts in this matter in a mess. Anyone who doesn't know about it will feel that Huanyu really has to be a Changling.
Why would the boss of the Ling family sit idly? It's not too early to say it's too late.
Ling Miao looked calm and turned to his wife: You should tell me about this.
Qiu Shanhua also acted like a husband and wife, and he was determined to win in his smile: Mr. Chen’s only son, Shen Yu, has decided to get engaged to our Nannan family in the second half of this year.
Pick, it's the sound of chopsticks falling on the ground
Everyone's attention was attracted by the news at this time, but they didn't care much. Only Ling Sinan lowered his body and wanted to help pick up the chopsticks that Qingyuan had dropped on the ground.
Fingers touched together
He raised his eyes, so did she
Ling Qingyuan frowned, raised his eyebrows and asked silently
Her fingers moved, and she didn't dare to lean over for too long. She sat upright first and put the chopsticks on the table
At this time, the focus of his eyes had already fallen on Ling Sinan. It seemed that everyone was curious about how a little girl who had just graduated from high school attracted the libertarian of the Shen family.
My children are all very good, and it is expected that the Shen family will like you.
Qiu Shanhua smiled and explained that he attributed all the excellence of his children to his good education. Under the management of the company, the management of the children, she also wanted to explain indirectly that the couple did have a set of things on this.
Is it too early to be eighteen years old? My brother and sister are so eager to send her niece out, so she doesn't feel sorry for her as a mother? Ling Long doesn't give up yet
It's just an engagement, and it will take a few years to get married, but after all, the relationship with the Shen family will definitely be more harmonious after this...
Is it related to Huanyu?
Ling Miao looked unhappy: Brother, a great marriage, why bother rush to tear down the stage
In order to avoid Ling Long from continuing to interrupt, Qiu Shanhua continued: And considering Huanyu's business in the future, I will go back to Australia first to cooperate with Qingyuan to take him there.
Take Qingyuan to come with you
Ling Sinan heard this sentence
Only heard this sentence
In a daze, after a long time, I thought about going to the bathroom, so I walked out of the private room
Not long after walking, someone suddenly called her behind her
It's grandma
I'll go there too. Zhou Yuchan's legs and feet are not very flexible recently, but she abandoned the help of her assistant and walked to her with a cane.
Ling Sinan subconsciously supported her, but thought of something. His hand movements were fixed in the air, and slowly, he still held it up.
Yuan Yuan Ah, I've been praising you with me
Zhou Yuchan looked at this granddaughter, with beautiful eyes and pure water. I have no impression of you, but the person the child likes... will definitely not be wrong.
The feeling of depression in my heart cleared a little, and Ling Sinan responded quietly: ...I am not a good sister
She is indeed not a good sister. In the past eighteen years, she has never fulfilled her duty as an older sister to take care of her younger brother, both subjective and objective.
If you think you are not, he thinks you are, that's enough. Zhou Yuchan's eyes were very light: It was not before, but it was not later, it was enough.
Ling Sinan always felt that grandma's words had a profound meaning, so she turned around and looked at her seriously: Grandma?
Look at my children... Zhou Yuchan looked ahead, as if she accidentally fell into memories of the past: They never felt that I was better... She turned her hand over and patted Ling Sinan gently: Do you... think so too?
Once, once, the movements slowly, with a hint of loneliness
After being silent for a long time, Ling Sinan did not give her an answer against her will: Yes
Zhou Yuchan's expression is very subtle
But before today, I have never met you.
She pursed her lips: What I have in my heart is the past you, I don’t care about me, and I don’t have much interaction with you. Although this is the case, it’s over. Moreover, I feel that in the past ten years, I have been very happy because of my second uncle taking care of me.
Second uncle Ah...your second uncle... Zhou Yuchan's thoughts seemed to be disconnected. Who is coming?
Ling Sinan paused for a while, then realized: Ling Geng, it is your second son, grandma
Ah,Ah, right
Zhou Yuchan was confused for a moment, Ling Geng Ah... He worked hard to piece together the memories in his mind, but it seemed to be futile. Zhou Yuchan murmured: ...He... hates me too...
It doesn't matter how things happened before, Grandma Ling Sinan gently pulled the corner of his lips: Just like you said, even if it wasn't before... It's enough
After coming out of the bathroom, Ling Sinan was shocked by the person who did not immerse himself in the shadow at the door.
He hugged his arms, raised his eyes quietly, and looked at her
From decoration to dishes here, they all exudes the exquisite freehand paintings of Jiangnan. However, when it comes to consumption, the gracefulness of Jiangnan people is replaced by boldness, which is so expensive that it is amazing.
Of course, only this price is worthy of the Ling family's style
Compared to the last time I was afraid of the name Nanxi Minor, Ling Sinan seemed very relaxed today, probably because Qingyuan was by his side.
Even if it was Shen Yu, it wouldn't be a big deal.
The marble-paved floor tiles echoed with cold footsteps
Ling Sinan is used to being speechless with her parents on weekdays, but today the atmosphere of her father and Qingyuan getting along is also very strange. Although her father should have seen the two of them scramble at the school gate, she said nothing unusually. From getting on the bus to entering the restaurant, there were only a few short dialogues.
At this time, Ling Miao and his wife were the first to walk in front. Ling Sinan looked at the distance between Qingyuan and him in confusion. The distance was as if it was a gap.
She nodded to Qingyuan beside her, but he was indifferent and did not intend to explain
Just walking in the corridor to the VIP private room, I happened to meet the fourth uncle Ling Ye
Ling Ye is the least present among the five children of the Ling family.
Ling Long, the eldest of the Ling family, took over the position of CE of Changling International Trade Corporation, and took charge of the trade business of Ling's Southeast Asia. In recent years, it cannot be said that the Ling family has been prosperous, but it has gradually expanded the company; Ling Geng, the second brother, died of cancer and was just an ordinary freight driver during his lifetime, but he took the initiative to leave the Ling family and relied on his own, at least living out himself; Ling Miao, the third brother, has a business acumen, took the initiative to open up the market of Ling's Australian in his early years and showed extensive personal resources. Now, the Australian branches of Changling Yuanyang and Changling are well organized; Ling Jing, influenced by his second brother, left the Ling family and worked alone in the United States. He is now a well-known American electrical appliance company. He lives in the penthouse apartment suite in Manhattan every day.
As for the fourth brother Ling Ye...
So far, except for the Xiamen branch of the management Changling and a tea shop under his jurisdiction, there has been no results.
This is also related to the fourth brother's personality. He is neither as scheming as the eldest brother and the third brother, nor as handsome as the second brother, nor as brave as the fifth sister, nor as brave as the fifth sister
When the family line was passed down in the early years, I blamed my wife for being unsatisfied. After holding it in for a few years, I couldn't find one, so he simply gave up.
So living in a position that is neither up nor down, being a person who is not up or down, the doctrine of the mean has become Ling Ye's way of dealing with the world
However, seeing that the eldest and third brothers of Ling are fighting every day and are busy every day, the fourth brothers of the family seem to have become the most comfortable one to live.
Brother, bring Qingyuan to Ah
Ling Ye stopped and walked differently from the elder brother Ling Long's interest in his third brother's family. In addition, Ling Qingyuan's attitude towards him was more respectful than the arrogant Ling Chongliang, so he liked this nephew from the bottom of his heart.
The fourth uncle Ling Qingyuan took the initiative to say hello to him: Long time no see, and after saying that, he turned sideways and gave up a seat
Ling Sinan knows it, and comes forward and smiles sweetly: Hello, Uncle Fourth
Oh, OK, Sinan is here too
Ling Ye nodded with a smile. He had met Ling Sinan on Ling Jing's birthday party before. The child was quite likable at that time, and now he looks more comfortable.
Where are you going? Ling Miao asked with his face unchanged
Smoking a cigarette Ling Ye smiled and said, "Let me relieve my cigarette addiction first." It's rare that my family didn't come with me today.
Ling Miao and Ling Ye had a brief conversation
Fourth Uncle, I will send the reference book that Xiaoyu said he wanted last time. I will send it to you another day. Before we parted, Ling Qingyuan asked, don’t you know which day it will be convenient?
Oh, that, you're on vacation, how about next Wednesday?
good
At that time, Sinan will come to visit Uncle Fourth's house together?
Ling Sinan stood there and looked at his father. Seeing Ling Miao frowned, she paused and nodded: OK, I will become a wave if I don’t dislike you.
Ling Ye waved his hand: There is no disgust, just come
When Ling Ye left, Ling Miao, who was originally calm, glanced at Ling Sinan again and looked at Ling Qingyuan again: It's enough to behave like this, there is no need to get close to your fourth uncle's Xiamen in such a mess, don't cause trouble for me then.
Ling Qingyuan lowered his eyes, wrote them in his pocket with one hand, pulled his sister's sleeve with the other, and walked straight past his father.
Ling Sinan looked back at his father's face with a look of decay and hurriedly approached his younger brother: What's going on?
Ling Qingyuan! A sound of shouting sound came from behind him like a bell
He turned a deaf ear to it
Ling Miao walked up: I really have a hard wing. I tolerate you for a few days of being so cute. You really think you are.
Even though he was about to speak, Ling Qingyuan suddenly opened the door of the private room that Uncle Fourth had just walked out.
As soon as the private room door opened, the room was full of lively scenes, and people at the dining table were betting on their eyes.
Ling Miao suddenly stopped scolding
The third brother of the Ling family wants face. Even if the family affairs make him angry, he still has to close the door.
In addition to the absence of my aunt who has returned to the United States, even the special assistant Uncle Sheng has arrived. There are many people at the three tables.
It was not someone else who held the family banquet, it was Ling Miao
Ling Miao, a lone-hearted businessman, would suddenly make such a arrangement, probably because Qiu Shanhua's idea
Sarcastically, after living for eighteen years, this is the second time Ling Sinan has seen his grandmother since he remembers
The last time we met, it was my second uncle who went back to explain the matter. She looked around outside the villa from a distance.
Zhou Yuchan wore glasses with golden silk edges. She smiled on Ling Qingyuan's face and took the initiative to call him to ask about his well-being. So, the open and secret eye contact between the eldest son of the Ling family and the third son of the couple was very exciting.
Ling Sinan was still watching the appearance of all living beings in the meal, and suddenly heard a sound. Sister, she looked in the sound, Ling Qingyuan stood beside her grandmother and signaled to her.
Ling Sinan put on his slightly wrinkled school skirt and went up to say hello, and suddenly it was quiet around him.
How did the Ling family die? The Ling family has never forgotten
Even if Ling Sinan's well-being has won the favor of his elders, it is because it is not about him, and his ultimate attitude depends on the direction of the wind. The biggest wind direction of the Ling family is Zhou Yuchan.
After all, Ling Sinan is the so-called disaster star that the master calculated to kill Ling's grandfather back then. If Zhou Yuchan wanted to sweep Ling Sinan out, Ling Sinan would definitely not even have a chance to shout for justice.
Ling Miao and his wife were even stiff and staring at Ling Sinan's back for a moment
But I don’t know if it’s because Zhou Yuchan doesn’t care anymore, or if the siblings have the means, and the people who can’t hear the conversation, only saw Zhou Yuchan’s kind-hearted eyes, and the expected confrontation did not happen.
When Ling Sinan retreated from the side of the main seat with a heart hanging, the noise returned to the meal.
Her heart beat a little faster, but the next second, she jumped faster
Because Qingyuan held her hand
He turned his face sideways: Don't be nervous
...I'm nervous if you do this
Ling Sinan made a struggle, but she didn't get away, her little face turned red
Perhaps it was because she was too uncomfortable, Ling Qingyuan finally let go
When the wine is in full swing, this Hongmen Banquet is truly on the main topic
Grandma's condition is getting worse, and recently there have been rumors that they will modify their will to explain their successor. Ling Qingyuan thought that today was a family dinner held by his parents to create the illusion of family harmony for his grandma and increase her favorable feelings to gain more benefits. However, they did not expect that they had more than this idea.
Qiu Shanhua interrupted the Ling family boss who was tactfully seeking credit and announced that the Changling Australian branch will soon cooperate with Huanyu World Trade Center.
Ling Qingyuan's body stiffened for a moment
The Ling family has always hoped to climb the high branch of Huanyu World Trade Center, but they have always been just on some superficial cooperation. If Ling Miao can handle Huanyu World Trade Center's order of 300 million this year and establish long-term and in-depth cooperation, then the Ling family's road in the next few years can be said to be soaring.
But, what does throwing this message mean?
Qiu Shanhua praised the couple's efforts in this matter in a mess. Anyone who doesn't know about it will feel that Huanyu really has to be a Changling.
Why would the boss of the Ling family sit idly? It's not too early to say it's too late.
Ling Miao looked calm and turned to his wife: You should tell me about this.
Qiu Shanhua also acted like a husband and wife, and he was determined to win in his smile: Mr. Chen’s only son, Shen Yu, has decided to get engaged to our Nannan family in the second half of this year.
Pick, it's the sound of chopsticks falling on the ground
Everyone's attention was attracted by the news at this time, but they didn't care much. Only Ling Sinan lowered his body and wanted to help pick up the chopsticks that Qingyuan had dropped on the ground.
Fingers touched together
He raised his eyes, so did she
Ling Qingyuan frowned, raised his eyebrows and asked silently
Her fingers moved, and she didn't dare to lean over for too long. She sat upright first and put the chopsticks on the table
At this time, the focus of his eyes had already fallen on Ling Sinan. It seemed that everyone was curious about how a little girl who had just graduated from high school attracted the libertarian of the Shen family.
My children are all very good, and it is expected that the Shen family will like you.
Qiu Shanhua smiled and explained that he attributed all the excellence of his children to his good education. Under the management of the company, the management of the children, she also wanted to explain indirectly that the couple did have a set of things on this.
Is it too early to be eighteen years old? My brother and sister are so eager to send her niece out, so she doesn't feel sorry for her as a mother? Ling Long doesn't give up yet
It's just an engagement, and it will take a few years to get married, but after all, the relationship with the Shen family will definitely be more harmonious after this...
Is it related to Huanyu?
Ling Miao looked unhappy: Brother, a great marriage, why bother rush to tear down the stage
In order to avoid Ling Long from continuing to interrupt, Qiu Shanhua continued: And considering Huanyu's business in the future, I will go back to Australia first to cooperate with Qingyuan to take him there.
Take Qingyuan to come with you
Ling Sinan heard this sentence
Only heard this sentence
In a daze, after a long time, I thought about going to the bathroom, so I walked out of the private room
Not long after walking, someone suddenly called her behind her
It's grandma
I'll go there too. Zhou Yuchan's legs and feet are not very flexible recently, but she abandoned the help of her assistant and walked to her with a cane.
Ling Sinan subconsciously supported her, but thought of something. His hand movements were fixed in the air, and slowly, he still held it up.
Yuan Yuan Ah, I've been praising you with me
Zhou Yuchan looked at this granddaughter, with beautiful eyes and pure water. I have no impression of you, but the person the child likes... will definitely not be wrong.
The feeling of depression in my heart cleared a little, and Ling Sinan responded quietly: ...I am not a good sister
She is indeed not a good sister. In the past eighteen years, she has never fulfilled her duty as an older sister to take care of her younger brother, both subjective and objective.
If you think you are not, he thinks you are, that's enough. Zhou Yuchan's eyes were very light: It was not before, but it was not later, it was enough.
Ling Sinan always felt that grandma's words had a profound meaning, so she turned around and looked at her seriously: Grandma?
Look at my children... Zhou Yuchan looked ahead, as if she accidentally fell into memories of the past: They never felt that I was better... She turned her hand over and patted Ling Sinan gently: Do you... think so too?
Once, once, the movements slowly, with a hint of loneliness
After being silent for a long time, Ling Sinan did not give her an answer against her will: Yes
Zhou Yuchan's expression is very subtle
But before today, I have never met you.
She pursed her lips: What I have in my heart is the past you, I don’t care about me, and I don’t have much interaction with you. Although this is the case, it’s over. Moreover, I feel that in the past ten years, I have been very happy because of my second uncle taking care of me.
Second uncle Ah...your second uncle... Zhou Yuchan's thoughts seemed to be disconnected. Who is coming?
Ling Sinan paused for a while, then realized: Ling Geng, it is your second son, grandma
Ah,Ah, right
Zhou Yuchan was confused for a moment, Ling Geng Ah... He worked hard to piece together the memories in his mind, but it seemed to be futile. Zhou Yuchan murmured: ...He... hates me too...
It doesn't matter how things happened before, Grandma Ling Sinan gently pulled the corner of his lips: Just like you said, even if it wasn't before... It's enough
After coming out of the bathroom, Ling Sinan was shocked by the person who did not immerse himself in the shadow at the door.
He hugged his arms, raised his eyes quietly, and looked at her