Yun Xiao'ai's appearance came as a surprise to Chu Yun—and an even greater surprise to everyone in the hall.
At matchmaking gatherings throughout history, it had always been the men who came over to the women's side. Never had a woman left her place and taken the initiative to go to the men's side.
Without question, Yun Xiao'ai had broken convention and set a small record.
For a time, countless gazes turned toward Chu Yun. There was jealousy, envy, curiosity, confusion—every kind imaginable.
Feeling everyone's eyes on her, Yun Xiao'ai giggled smugly. "Who says girls have to sit where they are and wait for boys to come over? That isn't fair. I, Yun Xiao'ai, must hold the initiative in my own hands. Hehehe, everyone's dumbfounded!"
Her eyes curved into crescents as she laughed, carrying a slyly adorable charm.
Chu Yun's expression remained calm as he quietly drank his tea, though there was a faint warmth in his gaze when he looked at Yun Xiao'ai.
Among Chu Yun's acquaintances in the Yun Family, Yun Baisan and Yun Xiao'ai ranked at the very top. Yun Baisan also belonged to the research institute, and whenever they had free time, he and Chu Yun often exchanged pointers on pill refinement. After spending so much time together, Chu Yun had naturally become familiar with Yun Baisan's treasured little sister.
Chu Yun liked this quirky, clever Yun Xiao'ai as well. Of course, that affection carried no desire; he simply regarded her as a little sister.
Yun Xiao'ai felt the same way, treating Chu Yun as an elder-brother-like figure.
The moment she sat down, she stretched out her delicate little hand and tossed the crystal grapes arranged on Chu Yun's table into her mouth one by one. Her every movement carried the easygoing freedom reserved for close