"Here he comes, right?" Before the words had even faded, the private room's door opened again, and Shen Yufeng strode in on his long legs.
He was as stylishly dressed as ever. As he entered, the diamond stud on his earlobe caught the light, flashing almost dazzlingly bright.
Once inside, Shen Yufeng took off his jacket and explained with a smile, "Sorry, sorry. Traffic was a little heavy. I'm not too late, am I?"
His gaze swept around the room, passing over everyone before lingering briefly on Cui Anhe, who was quietly eating cake. Surprise first flickered in his charming eyes, then gave way to a teasing smile. "Well, well, did the sun rise in the west today? Our little Anhe is being so quiet and well-behaved! You're actually looking like a proper young lady from a distinguished family."
Cui Anhe instantly bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. She dropped her spoon and glared at Shen Yufeng. "Hey! You flashy peacock! What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying I'm not usually ladylike?!"
As she spoke, she made as if to go over and settle the score with him.
Fortunately, Cui Anze reacted quickly, catching his furious sister before she could jump off her chair. Then he soothed her with practiced ease. "Of course you are. Our Anhe has always been very ladylike. Yufeng is just teasing you."
Shen Yufeng readily raised both hands in surrender and begged for mercy with a grin. "My mistake, my mistake. I said the wrong thing. Little Anhe, be magnanimous and don't hold it against me, okay?"
Cui Anhe turned her face away sulkily, but at least she no longer insisted on jumping off her chair. "Hmph! Who's holding anything against you? I'm not that petty!"
Watching their lively exchange,