Chapter 58: Preparing for battle
"Come on, let's eat first." Su Can slipped up quietly from behind and took the bag of personal items from Tang Wu. Clearly a little startled, she turned and saw him, then relaxed slightly. "Why do you keep appearing out of nowhere?"
"Ooh, how sweet. Tang Wu, your man's here." Ruan Si'ou, Tong Tong, and a group of others passed by. Some of the girls took the opportunity to look Su Can over, making Tang Wu's cheeks flush slightly.
"Let's save the talking and fill our stomachs first. You're hungry too, right?" Su Can took Tang Wu's hand and headed straight for the dining hall. She gently tried to pull free, naturally without success, then let him lead her along.
At the dining hall, Su Can ordered a tableful of stir-fried dishes and bought Tang Wu a bottle of water before sitting down beside her. She had already served him some rice. He picked up his bowl and shoveled down several mouthfuls. Tang Wu took a little food with her chopsticks and ate a few small bites, then watched him wolfing down his meal. "My family is hosting a dinner three days from now. My mom specifically told me to bring you along."
The dining hall was noisy with voices. Su Can froze. He looked up at Tang Wu, then asked, "Was this your mother's idea?"
Tang's father had mentioned it to him in person, but that did not mean Mu Xuan welcomed him. Hearing that Mu Xuan had specifically said this really did surprise Su Can. He had assumed her attitude was neither supportive nor encouraging, and that she naturally would not publicize something like this. But relatives and friends would be at the Tang family gathering. Wasn't that the same as putting him