Xia Qiuer had actually arrived before Jiang Ruoyao and An Ning.
But just as she arrived, she saw Jiang Ruoyao and An Ning approaching together. The courtesy and refinement instilled in her since childhood prompted her to give them space, not wanting to disturb this "family of three."
She had intended to wait until Hua Yunfei finished speaking with Jiang Ruoyao and An Ning, then exchange a few words with him herself. She hadn't expected the atmosphere among the three to be so warm, leaving her rather awkward.
She was a woman, after all, and being here at a time like this seemed inappropriate. Yet leaving now without even saying hello seemed even worse.
While she hesitated, Jiang Ruoyao actually stepped forward of her own accord and pulled her over, much to her surprise.
Looking at Jiang Ruoyao as she led her along, Xia Qiuer inexplicably sensed a special quality about her—the bearing of a leader.
More bluntly put, she had the air of a big sister in charge.
It was as though anyone who drew close to Jiang Ruoyao would unconsciously be drawn to her, then naturally follow her arrangements.
Xia Qiuer had occupied a lofty position since childhood. Others had always listened to her, and she had always been the one leading them. Yet after meeting Jiang Ruoyao, their roles had reversed.
"Senior... Senior Brother, I..." Suddenly drawn into this happy "family of three," Xia Qiuer inexplicably grew nervous enough to stammer.
Even An Ning was surprised. She was still considering whether to accept Jiang Ruoyao, yet Jiang Ruoyao had pulled another woman into their midst without the slightest hesitation?
Of the four, Hua Yunfei was the least surprised.
From their time in the Primordial Universe until now, he had come to understand Jiang Ruoyao all too well.