CHAPTER 117: CHAPTER 118: SISTER HE ARRIVES

"..."

Yu Xiaozhe nonchalantly turned off the incoming call.

He lightly coughed to catch the attention of the two who were still making a fuss,

"Cough cough, Xingxing."

Suddenly being called, Ruan Xingwen tensed up for a moment, then relaxed.

"What’s up, Brother Ze?"

"Zhang He is asking if you and your friends have any dietary restrictions."

Oh, it was this matter.

"Andy and I have no restrictions. As for Little Yuan, she doesn’t eat blood products, and An Qi... I’ll go ask her and be right back."

Saying that, Ruan Xingwen ran out to the courtyard.

In terms of dining room structure, Yu Xiaozhe’s house was similar to Ruan Xingwen’s, both having a large floor-to-ceiling window with a small platform outside the dining room, furnished with wicker tables and chairs.

So what happened at the kitchen door just now was clearly seen by the people sitting on the wicker chairs.

Only after Ruan Xingwen walked out from the floor-to-ceiling window did he realize this issue, and immediately felt that Andy and the others were looking at him differently.

His feeling wasn’t wrong; even the slow-witted Wang Xiaoyuan and An Qi realized that there might be something special between Ruan Xingwen and Yu Xiaozhe, and their gazes towards Ruan Xingwen indeed changed.

Facing the meaningful glances from the group, Ruan Xingwen decided to pretend he didn’t see them, but he unconsciously clenched the corner of his clothes.

"Does An Qi have any dietary restrictions?"

"Dietary restrictions?"

This term troubled the little foreigner who had just come to the country. She turned her head to look questioningly at Andy beside her,

"What does it mean?"

Andy withdrew his gaze from Ruan Xingwen and lightly spoke, "It means what you don’t like to eat."

An Qi suddenly understood and decisively said to Ruan Xingwen, "No! I like all the food in Hua Country!"

Andy: "..."

Hmph, time for the little foreigner to see how dangerous the world really is!

"Ah Wen, I want to eat stinky tofu."

An Qi was attracted by the new term.

"Stinky tofu? Smelly tofu? Anan, your taste is really unique!"

"Hmph, you just haven’t seen enough, let me tell you..."

Ruan Xingwen watched Andy trying to bluff his sister and shook his head helplessly.

"Little Yuan, is there anything you want to eat?"

"I’m fine with anything, but Xingxing, are you and Mr. Yu... really together?"

Everyone present, except An Qi, perked up their ears, eager to hear what Ruan Xingwen really thought.

"Uh..."

Suddenly being asked such an uncertain question, Ruan Xingwen was momentarily stunned.

"No! Little Yuan, what are you talking about? If Mr. Yu’s fans found out, I’d probably get flamed into seclusion."

Standing behind Ruan Xingwen, Yu Xiaozhe frowned. Well, now Xingxing didn’t even call him Brother Ze, he glanced at Little Yuan with dissatisfaction.

Receiving Yu Xiaozhe’s displeased look, Wang Xiaoyuan thought she really misunderstood and made Yu Xiaozhe unhappy.

She hurriedly apologized to Yu Xiaozhe: "Mr. Yu, sorry. I misunderstood and said something strange, please take it as a joke! Don’t blame Xingxing, it’s all my own nonsense!"

Yu Xiaozhe’s breath caught, was he really that scary... Could it be Ruan Xingwen also sees him this way? What should he do?!

His brain, usually only thinking about how to make money and act, started working quickly but couldn’t find a solution.

So his expression darkened further.

Wang Xiaoyuan couldn’t help but take a step back, seemingly intimidated by him.

The atmosphere became tenser.

"Huh? Why are you all standing outside? Aren’t you cold?"

At this moment, Zhang He’s voice came from the entrance, like heavenly music, rescuing the extremely tense atmosphere.

I saw Zhang He, wearing high heels and a smart business suit, walk in.

The "tap tap" sound of high heels on the cobblestone path; who knows how she managed to place her thin heel precisely on a stone with each step.

Following her was a tall man. His features were delicate, and he wore black-framed glasses. Maybe it was because of the glasses, but he gave off a dazed feeling.

"Hello everyone, I am Zhang He, Mr. Yu’s manager. The person behind me is Li Mu, Mr. Yu’s assistant."

Zhang He had a unique aura, a stunningly beautiful appearance yet carrying an overpowering presence, maybe the secret to her being a top agent in the entertainment industry, Wang Xiaoyuan thought with envy.

Everyone greeted the two, and Zhang He curved her red lips into a pleasant smile in response.

But unexpectedly, she slapped Yu Xiaozhe’s shoulder, completely breaking the image of nobility and coldness she had just now,

"Old Yu, you’re too slow. I just asked you to check if anyone has any dietary restrictions, and this is how slow you are, losing your level!"

Yu Xiaozhe coldly glanced at the hand on his shoulder, just one look, and Zhang He quickly retracted her hand, as if a bit too slow would mean losing her own hand.

"Cough cough, let me ask myself then."

"Xingxing, how is it? Do you or your friends have any dietary restrictions? Think about what you want to eat, and let me know, Li Mu and I will go buy it."

Having just asked, Ruan Xingwen directly informed Zhang He.

Zhang He nodded in satisfaction, "Then let’s go."

After speaking, she turned and headed towards the door, followed by Li Mu, who had been silent after greetings.

Ruan Xingwen quickly caught up and grabbed Zhang He.

Sister He was truly efficient, just look at Little Yuan’s admiring gaze.

"Sister He, wait. Let me go with you, since I was the one inviting everyone for a meal, it’s not right to let you spend money."

Zhang He’s response, however, was a blow to him, "What, just signed the contract and already eager to separate things with me? Got too much money, huh!"

"Uh... no, Sister He, I just..."

Before he could finish explaining, Zhang He stopped him.

Zhang He raised her hand, gently patting Ruan Xingwen’s head, her movements gentle, completely different from her previously bold demeanor.

"Xingxing, this meal’s on me. I promised to treat you after signing the contract, so today we’ll do it together."

"But..."

"Alright, Xingxing, Sister He is quite rich. Let me handle this meal, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to dine together in the future!"

Yu Yue hooked his arm around Ruan Xingwen’s neck and dragged him back to the platform, while shouting towards Zhang He, who was almost at the door,

"Sis! Buy more meat! You’re treating, don’t be stingy!"

"Hey, you brat, I might just beat you up first."

She said, rolling up her sleeves, looking like she was about to start a fight, and marched back aggressively.

If not for Li Mu behind her, wrapping an arm around her waist to hold her back, Yu Yue might’ve already ended up tasting Zhang He’s fists.

As soon as Zhang He moved, Yu Yue swiftly hid behind Ruan Xingwen, his actions quick, clearly not his first time.

At this moment, Ruan Xingwen’s focus was solely on Li Mu’s arm around Zhang He’s waist.

This... seemed like something’s up!

He glanced inquiringly at Yu Xiaozhe, receiving a nod of confirmation.

Mmm... it seems Sister He hasn’t noticed Li Mu’s feelings for her...

Otherwise, how could she so calmly flick Li Mu’s hand away, scornfully saying,

"Scram!"

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Seems like these two haven’t even figured out their own feelings yet, and they’re planning to play love expert for Hehe

=.= (Li Mu’s expression was probably like this ~)