After a half-hour drive, the group arrived in the city.
The restaurant Xia Zhao chose was very quiet and looked somewhat like a private kitchen.
The cold dishes had already been fully prepared. Once they saw the guests arrive, the kitchen immediately began preparing the hot dishes.
The small private room felt very spacious with only the two of them seated inside.
After sitting down, Xia Zhao said she needed to use the restroom and left first.
After leaving the private room, Xia Zhao found Cheng Jing with a cold expression.
She gave Cheng Jing a stern warning, telling her to watch her attitude around Li Yuan.
"I know you look down on him, but from now on, he will become my husband. He is my man.
"Perhaps there are some things he would not mind and would simply laugh off.
"But I mind. I do not want him to be wronged!
"I do not want to see anything like this happen a second time.
"You can even show him more respect than you show me."
Seeing Xia Zhao's stern expression, Cheng Jing was somewhat frightened for a moment.
She had been by Xia Zhao's side for many years, yet her young mistress had never criticized her like this before.
In the past, Xia Zhao could not even be bothered to say a word when Cheng Jing faced the young masters of other major powers, or even elders from those powers, with a cold expression.
Xia Zhao had never cared about Cheng Jing's attitude before.
Even when dealing with Xia Family elders, Cheng Jing had been free to use whatever attitude she wanted.
Only today had Xia Zhao spoken to her like this.
After saying her piece, Xia Zhao turned and prepared to return to the private room.
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