Improving Relationships, Strengthening Team Cohesion

Lu Chuan smiled.

"Yanran and Xun'er, you two should have the clear broth. You're not used to this level of spice; you won't be able to handle it.

Xiao Yi Xian simmered the bones for a long time for the clear broth, and it tastes great too."

"Understood, Senior Lu Chuan."

Xun'er's eyes curved into crescents as she replied.

"Mm."

Nalan Yanran nodded gently. How long had it been since she had experienced such a lively dinner?

Ever since her teacher had taken her in as a disciple and she became the Young Sect Master of the Misty Cloud Sect, she had always maintained strict etiquette, afraid of bringing shame to her teacher or the Misty Cloud Sect.

Even while eating, she would chew slowly and carefully. She was usually alone, and only relaxed a little when dining with her teacher.

Watching Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and the others constantly fight over a piece of meat, she unconsciously revealed a relaxed smile.

"Miss Yanran, Miss Xun'er, try the dipping sauce I made."

Qing Lin placed two small dishes of prepared dipping sauce before them.

The sauce in the dishes had a warm, rich color, sprinkled with a little finely ground seasoning.

"Thank you."

Nalan Yanran paused with her soup spoon and nodded slightly in thanks.

Beside her, Xun'er gently reached out and accepted the dish. She scooped up a little sauce, spread it over a slice of meat, and took a light bite, her expression softening.

"It tastes wonderful. Thanks for your effort, Qing Lin."

"It wasn't any trouble for Qing Lin. Seeing everyone eat happily makes me happy too."

Qing Lin smiled shyly.

This feeling of being needed by everyone was the greatest happiness in her heart.

In the past, because she was of mixed human and snake blood,