Jiang Jinghuai was immensely relieved to have found a workaround: without wonton wrappers, he could mask the fact that he didn't know how to fold wontons. As a big man, he had no problem gutting fish, chopping vegetables, or cooking meals, but when it came to something as meticulous as wrapping wontons—sitting still and focusing on detailed handiwork—it was completely at odds with his masculine image.
Tian Sangsang wasn't blind to his dithering. She pinched his leg in frustration and asked, "I'm asking you now, in your heart, am I a pearl or a worthless fish eye?"
That was a sudden leap in topic.
Jiang Jinghuai felt that dealing with a pregnant woman was harder than handling a spy. Pregnant women were endlessly unpredictable creatures. After thinking for a moment, he decided it was best to tell the truth: "Pearls and fish eyes are too cheap. In my heart, you're akin to Heshibi jade. You're priceless."
