Before long, a table full of fragrant dishes was served. The two girls' eyes sparkled as they stared at the food before them, greedily breathing in its aroma.
"I'm digging in!" Xiao Xun'er and Qing Lin said in unison.
As soon as the words left their mouths, the two girls eagerly picked up their chopsticks and launched an assault on the food.
Their table manners were simply unbearable to watch. Like starving tigers pouncing on prey, they devoured whatever they caught, wolfing it down as though they had not eaten for days.
Watching the way the two girls ate made Lin Yu a little hungry too. Shaking his head with a smile, he picked up his chopsticks, placed a slice of meat from some unknown creature into his mouth, and chewed slowly.
Every movement was clean and unhurried, so natural, so fluid, and so pleasing to the eye.
Xiao Xun'er and Qing Lin stopped their wild eating and stared blankly at Lin Yu.
They suddenly realized that, as girls, they did not even look as good as a boy when eating...
Don't be fooled by how they were eating now. It was only because they were in front of Lin Yu and did not need to care about such things. If outsiders were present, they would be shy and reserved.
What surprised them was that Lin Yu ate with such dignity and elegance.
"Why are you two staring at me?" Lin Yu curiously looked at the two "kittens" staring unblinkingly at him.
The two exchanged a glance and swallowed the food in their mouths.
"I've never seen Brother Lin Yu eat like this before..."
"I've never seen Master eat like this before..."
"Ahem..." Lin Yu coughed awkwardly. He had merely wanted to imitate the way an expert ate. Were they actually disgusted by it?
"Don't dwell on that. Hurry up and eat!" With the two girls watching him, Lin Yu felt his face grow a little hot and urged them to continue eating.
In truth, they only wanted to say that the way Lin Yu had eaten just now was very pleasing to watch.
"Brother Lin Yu can be shy too..." Xiao Xun'er gazed at Lin Yu dreamily.
"Ahem... Eat, eat." Lin Yu felt somewhat embarrassed and quickly stuffed himself with food.
He then turned toward the window and looked in a certain direction.
Within Lin Yu's line of sight, a woman in green was also watching him.
Seeing Lin Yu look her way, the woman was startled. Has he discovered me? It must be a coincidence, right? He's so young—his cultivation can't possibly be higher than mine!
Lin Yu smiled faintly and withdrew his gaze.
"..."
"My, these two little beauties are truly gorgeous!" At that moment, two splendidly dressed men walked over. One wore a green robe, while the other wore white.
They held folding fans in their hands and carried themselves with refined grace. At a glance, anyone could tell they were spoiled young masters from some family.
Their clothing differed from what Lin Yu and the others had seen in Mo City, but it was the same style as Lin Yu's group wore.
Judging by appearances alone, one might truly take them for upright gentlemen. But one could know a face without knowing a heart.
The surrounding diners all looked over, wanting to see who dared molest innocent women in broad daylight—no, innocent girls.
But once they saw who the two men were, they silently turned away and pretended not to notice.
Lin Yu frowned slightly, then curled his lips into a faint, meaningful smile.
Lin Yu: The author finally arranged a chance for me to show off and slap some faces! That wasn't easy!
Author: Perform well and use your charm to keep the dear readers around!
Lin Yu: Mm, okay! I won't let everyone down! Q_Q
Xiao Xun'er set down her chopsticks and quietly waited for the two men's next move.
Only little Qing Lin still had no idea what was happening. She excitedly kept picking up food and stuffing it into her mouth, completely unaware of the tense atmosphere around her.
"May I ask what business the two young masters have with us?" Xiao Xun'er put on a delicate, frail appearance that made anyone who saw her want to cherish her.
Seeing Xiao Xun'er like this, Lin Yu could not help but find it amusing. Since she wanted to play, he would let her play.
Judging by their auras, the two should be around the level of Dou Shi. Coming to provoke Lin Yu's table was no different from courting death, was it?
The man in white said, "Would the two beauties be willing to come to my residence for a chat with us..." A faint smile rested on his face, and he appeared rather courteous.
Meanwhile, the man in green shamelessly swept his gaze up and down Xiao Xun'er's body. When he saw Qing Lin, his face became even more lecherous, as though he were only a step away from drooling.
The man in white smacked the man in green and said irritably, "Do not be rude!"
The man in green curled his lips and muttered softly, "Isn't it exhausting to keep pretending like this?"
"Then... then you'll have to ask whether my husband agrees..." Xiao Xun'er timidly looked toward Lin Yu, though her eyes held a trace of smug delight.
Lin Yu's mouth twitched. I was still watching your performance, and now you're dumping the trouble on me!?
"Oh? Your husband?" The man frowned. Who had such good fortune as to marry a woman of such breathtaking beauty? He turned to look at Lin Yu, who sat across from Xiao Xun'er.
After glancing at Lin Yu, he thought, This kid doesn't dress like a local. He must be from some prominent family too. But so what? This is Mo City—the Wang Family's territory!
Besides, he had complete confidence in the two Dou Shi by his side. He did not believe someone as young as Lin Yu could have a higher cultivation than his.
"Kid, whether you agree or not, I'm taking them with me!" The man in white simply stopped pretending, revealing his greed without reservation.
Lin Yu said nothing. Resting his arm on the table and supporting his head with one hand, he looked at the man in white with a broad smile, as though he were looking at an idiot.
The man in white was a little confused. Shouldn't Lin Yu be afraid? Or resist? Could he be an idiot? He observed a second of silence for Xiao Xun'er.
Naturally, Lin Yu had no idea what the man was thinking. If he did, would he not immediately kill him? How dare he think I'm an idiot!?
The man in white felt his scalp prickle under Lin Yu's gaze. "Why aren't you saying anything? Does that mean you agree?"
Lin Yu waved a finger before him. "No, no, no. I never said that."
Lin Yu rose to his feet, brushed the wrinkles from his clothes, and said calmly, "I only want to... beat you two to death, or be beaten to death by you two!"
The men in white and green were startled. They exchanged a glance, clearly not expecting Lin Yu to say something so arrogant.
They soon calmed down. "Then it seems we'll have to disappoint you today! Today, you can only be beaten to death by us!"
"Stop!" At that moment, a middle-aged man slowly walked over.
When the two men saw the newcomer, their pupils contracted, and they were so frightened that they did not dare speak.
"Steward Di..."
"Hmph." The middle-aged man called Steward Di snorted coldly, his face full of disdain.
He then turned to Lin Yu, and his expression changed into a kindly smile. "My apologies, sir. The three of you have been disturbed. I will handle this matter properly!"
"It's nothing, but if it were me, I wouldn't let these two off so easily!" Lin Yu said with a smile.
The middle-aged man cupped his fist toward Lin Yu. "This matter will definitely be handled to your satisfaction, Young Master!"
There would be another chapter later.
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