松鼠症仓库

While Liu Shimei and Mu Jiangli were engrossed in their conversation, Huangfu Lingyao sat idly on the side, playing with the tea cups on the table, occasionally producing soft porcelain clinks.

On the surface, he seemed uninterested in their conversation, but he absorbed every word they spoke and glanced at Mu Jiangli from time to time.

Mu Jiangli did the same, occasionally stealing glances at him and candidly saying, “I won’t hide it, Eldest Miss Liu. The Master of the Colored Glass Pavilion, he’s like a sworn brother to me. However, this Thousand Butterfly Valley is indeed my territory. Although today has had its unpleasant moments, Thousand Butterfly Valley’s scenery is still worth seeing. Next time you visit, send a message in advance, and I will ensure you’re well taken care of.”

With a positive response, Liu Shimei nodded and replied, “Master Mu is too humble. I’ll thank you in advance for your hospitality.”

Mu Jiangli smiled faintly and said, “Although I’m located in the western suburbs, I’ve heard about your preparations for the medical hall, Eldest Miss Liu. I happened to pass by the Fusheng Pavilion and heard about it.”

Hearing him say ‘happened to’, Huangfu Lingyao glanced at him again.

Because Huangfu Lingyao’s face was turned away from Liu Shimei, she did not notice this detail and continued, “Opening a medical hall, 1 may well have dealings with Master Mu in the future. I hope the Medicine Lord won’t look down on the modest Fusheng Pavilion and will take good care of us.”

Mu Jiangli’s seemingly unwarranted closeness did not bother Liu Shimei, but she was genuinely curious.

Thinking of this question, she asked directly, almost laughing at herself.

Isn’t this a rather cliche way to strike up a conversation?

Mu Jiangli did not seem displeased; his thin lips curled into a smile as he replied, “Eldest Miss Liu, your reputation precedes you. I’ve always admired talented individuals.”

Hearing this, Huangfu Lingyao glanced at him again, his gaze filled with suspicion.

Liu Shimei modestly replied, “Master Mu, you flatter me.”

She decided not to unravel his words herself. She did not believe the truth was so simple. After all, there were many mysteries: the excitement and eagerness in his eyes, the slightly special warmth he showed her compared to others… numerous questions.

But she also knew that it was not wise to ask too much on a first meeting.

In the future, there would be more opportunities to interact with them. As long as the other party didn’t hold any hostility toward her, she could gradually dig deeper.

It seemed that Huangfu Lingyao had also grown tired of the tea cup, so he picked up a piece of dessert with his chopsticks and offered it to Liu Shimei. He asked, “Wife, would you like some?”

Liu Shimei felt a sense of deja vu: going out with her son for social engagements but leaving him on the sidelines, a faint sense of guilt?

What a strange sense of deja vu!

She shook her head and smiled gently at him, “Lingyao, you go ahead, I’m not hungry.”

After all, she had to converse with outsiders, and it would not be polite to speak while eating.

But Huangfu Lingyao would not give up, “Come on, it’s already past noon, Wife. If you say you’re not hungry, you must be lying to me!”

His puppy dog eyes and that resentful expression made him look like an abandoned Husky!

The one with the highest looks too!

Looks were justice, and Liu Shimei fell for his ploy, “I did have a little something earlier…”

However, her doggedly determined husband placed a pastry right by her lips without asking for her opinion. Since it was already there, she had no choice but to open her mouth and take a bite.

While she was eating, she did not notice that Huangfu Lingyao turned his head toward Mu Jiangli and winked.

Although no words were exchanged, his normally clear and transparent eyes suddenly took on a different look, filled with urgency..