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Lu Xiangyi's playful expression had not yet faded when she suddenly froze. Who could tell her why, after narrowly escaping that scoundrel, she ended up in the same place as him?
Rong Xigu stood up, looking at Lu Xiangyi with a half-smile that was neither here nor there. Was he meant to torment her in the next life, or had he resigned himself to this one?
Taking a deep breath, Lu Xiangyi proudly turned her head away and declared, "I refuse!"
Su Xing, like a diligent housekeeper, casually tossed Lu Xiangyi's cashmere coat aside and hung it up. She then approached the table to check the dishes. If no one added another pair of chopsticks soon, there should be enough food, right?
Shen Jingyu decided not to overthink it. He quickly piled Su Xing's favorite foods into her bowl before calling out to Rong Xigu, "Let's eat first; it's getting cold."
Rong Xigu reached out to grab Lu Xiangyi's wrist, but she forcefully shook him off! He shot her a cold glare, and surprisingly, Lu Xiangyi instantly turned obedient, licking her lips before allowing him to wrap his arm around her waist as they made their way to the dining table.
Su Xing and Mu Beiyao exchanged curious glances. This was truly a case of love being a double-edged sword! Just moments ago, the girl had been boasting fiercely; now she was as docile as a little kitten!
Then they witnessed what it meant to be attentive and caring. The water cup was placed on the left side, napkins were set in front, fish bones were removed cleanly, ribs were deboned, skin was taken off the pork knuckle, shells were peeled from the shrimp, and yam was kept away from the okra seeds.
"Shen Jingyu, you’ve lost," Mu Beiyao commented lightly.
As a result, Rong Xigu shot her a death glare. "Hurry up and eat; if it gets cold again, you’ll be complaining about stomach aches!"
Rong Xigu took care of Lu Xiangyi as if she were a friend of Gu Xiao. In contrast, Shen Jingyu realized he could never go as far as deboning ribs. He silently pondered whether he should be more considerate.
Su Xing couldn't help but chuckle at Shen Jingyu's increasingly amused glances towards her. She leaned closer to his ear and whispered, "Eating fish without spitting out bones is just lacking spirit; I prefer gnawing on bones. Everyone has their own habits and preferences. You can't learn Rong Xigu's way; I can't handle Xiang Yi's style either!"
"Well, just call me pretentious!" Lu Xiangyi admitted with self-awareness. She had heard them!
"But this is just how someone spoils me! Ever since I got a fish bone stuck in my throat at seven years old, I can’t eat unless someone at home removes the bones for me."
Not even the servants could do!
The truth is, the last time she was sent to the hospital to have a fishbone removed, she was so frightened by her own blood that she never dared to eat fish again.
Then, the following year, her peer, Rong Xigu, discovered that Lu Xiangyi had stopped eating fish altogether and told her that eating fish was healthy and could help one grow strong and beautiful. Even after hearing this, she still refused to eat it. So he would let her watch as he carefully removed the bones from the fish for her, coaxing her in various ways to eat it.
Eventually, she developed a habit; if Rong Xigu wasn’t there to remove the bones for her, she wouldn’t touch a single bite. However, this also led to an unfortunate consequence.
Mu Beiyao bluntly pointed it out: “So after knowing you for so many years, you say you’re allergic to fish? That’s all nonsense! Is it just because he’s not around to remove the bones for you?”
“You’re missing out on good food all for love! Impressive!” Mu Beiyao didn’t hesitate to give herself a thumbs up, which was also a nod of approval for Rong Xigu.
Su Xing noticed that Rong Xigu paused with his chopsticks. Mu Beiyao knew exactly how to make someone feel sorry for themselves.
Then Mu Beiyao turned her attention to Su Xing. She said, “Just like how we stars never touch the microphone anymore.”
Now it was Shen Jingyu’s turn to freeze. Su Xing used to love indulging in entertainment. Almost every night she would sing one or two songs at a bar; sometimes she would be in the spotlight, other times she would hide behind the scenes. It was her way of releasing emotions—singing sad songs when happy and sweet songs when troubled, serenading him with love songs when trying to cheer him up.
Su Xing could feel Shen Jingyu’s melancholy aura radiating from him as he stood there behind her. Unable to hold back, she jabbed at her good friend.
“Honestly, even eating can’t stop your mouth! If you said a few less words, maybe you’d get married sooner!”
Mu Beiyao did this on purpose; there was no trace of guilt in her demeanor. In fact, seeing Shen Jingyu like this made her feel a bit smug about her own actions!
“Come on, Shen! You need to step up and save the day! Don’t let a generation of songbirds be ruined in your hands!”
“You can’t just lift up a Best Actress and then bury a songbird yourself!”
To be honest, I haven’t even heard Sister Xing sing yet! Mu Beiyao was being quite dramatic!
Lu Xiangyi wasn’t afraid of speaking her mind; she dared to provoke Shen Jingyu without holding back. Shen Jingyu usually didn’t target women, especially those who were carefree and lighthearted!
She was Su Xing’s good friend; Shen Jingyu wouldn’t go after her. But as for Rong Xigu? Just wait and see!
Shen Jingyu shot a fierce look at Rong Xigu while pretending not to notice him as he paced back and forth.
Rong Xigu knew that it was useless to block or explain; it would only fall flat. He silently shifted the topic.
Zhang Tianba was from Zhan Ying. Zhan Ying had returned to the country under the identity of Lawrence.
Su Xing's mother was in grave danger, and each of you had offended someone, leaving no one safe!
"You have nothing to say?" Shen Jingyu frowned, looking at Rong Xigu with a reproachful expression.
What a tense atmosphere this is, just for the sake of idle chatter!
Su Xing didn't seem surprised by the situation. In fact, Ling Mo had sent her information that was far more detailed than what Rong Xigu had shared.
"We have our own forces; generally speaking, we can protect ourselves without issue. You all have your missions and usually don't need to worry too much about us."
As for Zhan Ying, if he truly confronted me or anyone around me, he would have to face it; I’m not afraid of a coward hiding away.
"I agree."
Mu Beiyao understood Su Xing best; she had never been afraid of anyone since childhood.
But now, you must choose the right team. Jing Yu must secure the development of Xinghe Street, and Zhou Jingquan has long been entangled with Zhan Ying. His actions represent Zhan Ying more than eighty percent of the time.
Rong Xigu was speaking directly to Su Xing. This was also why he had appeared here today.
Shen Jingyu leisurely set down his utensils and elegantly wiped his mouth.
You might say he was putting on an act, but the way he moved was indeed pleasing to the eye.
The stars belong to me; she can make her own choices as she likes, and no matter what, I will not let Zhan Ying escape again.
A member of the Zhan family has no chance for a comeback!
Shen Jingyu's words were powerful and resonated deeply with Su Xing!
Yet Ke Su Xing thought to herself that it was time to give him a reassurance.
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