"Mu Yun, Mu Yun, Yun..."
Zhao Ziye murmured softly, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Brother Mu, your name happens to accord with my ancestor's name. No wonder a single glance told me that you shone like a firefly beneath the bright moon, dazzling to behold!" Zhao Ziye sounded slightly excited, even leaning forward as he spoke.
Mu Yun instinctively leaned back.
No, buddy, what are you doing? Talk all you want, but don't get so close!
"My apologies, Brother Mu. I became somewhat excited and lost my composure!"
Seemingly realizing that his behavior was inappropriate, Zhao Ziye instinctively rose and cupped his hands in apology.
"It's... no matter. Sit."
Mu Yun thought for a moment, then adopted the other man's manner of speaking. "May I ask what brings you to me, Brother Ziye?"
This handsome but stiff young man had approached him out of nowhere, which certainly piqued Mu Yun's curiosity.
Besides, the person watching him was still around, it was still early, and the sky wasn't too dark yet.
"My apologies, Brother Mu. After noticing you, I simply felt moved to make your acquaintance. I have no particular business with you." Embarrassment crossed Zhao Ziye's face, and he immediately tried to stand and salute again.
Mu Yun raised a hand and pressed him back down.
Forced back into his seat, Zhao Ziye froze, then his eyes lit up.
That strength! My instincts were right. Brother Mu really is capable!
"In that case, please continue your meal, Brother Ziye. I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave."
With that, Mu Yun immediately stood, turned, and left.
Zhao Ziye didn't stop him. He knew that everyone dining here today would be participating in the Martial Arts Tournament in a few days. They would meet again then!
"Aunt