But overall, the old woman was happy and proud that someone admired the maple tree so much.
But...
Being admired was one thing.
The other person wanting to take the tree away from them was another.
Everyone went out into the courtyard together.
Zhuge Yun glanced at Xiao Xiao, looking a little surprised. "You remembered to bring the Maple Leaf Crisp?"
Xiao Xiao was puzzled. "Why wouldn't I?"
Uh...
Zhuge Yun was at a loss for words.
Wasn't Hong Feng here?
Their top priority now was to figure out how to dispel Hong Feng's obsession with wanting the maple tree.
But Third Brother was something else.
He was still thinking about eating.
Xiao Xiao smiled.
If he hadn't remembered to bring the Maple Leaf Crisp, some monster was going to be unhappy later.
"Master Xiao."
Seeing what Xu Zizhen was holding, Zhuge Yun's mouth twitched.
Xiao Xiao's lips curled up. "Thanks."
"You're welcome."
Xu Zizhen spread out a picnic blanket beneath the maple tree.
He'd thought of it as soon as Master Xiao had said they would eat Maple Leaf Crisp under the tree.
Otherwise, was Master Xiao supposed to stand under the tree holding a plate while he ate?
"Impressive..." Zhao Luzheng murmured.
"Heh." Zhang Bo grinned.
Xu Zizhen, that guy...
He really knew how to handle people.
"Can I join you?"
After a moment's surprise, Hong Feng asked with a beaming smile.
Once they gave him permission, Hong Feng took off his shoes and sat down on the picnic blanket.
"Oh, can I try some of this too?"
He pointed at the Maple Leaf Crisp.
Xu Zizhen's eyebrow twitched sharply, but he did his best to smile. "Of course."
Zhang Bo, Zhuge Yun, Zhao Luzheng: ...
Hey, hey, that smile doesn't reach