The carriage trundled leisurely along the road, finally arriving in front of an enormous yurt.
The yurt was huge, and an intense, tantalizing aroma wafted from inside.
The director ushered the guests in. As soon as they entered, everyone saw the enormous whole roast lamb in the center of a black round table.
The whole lamb had been roasted until crisp outside and tender within, its golden skin glistening with fat. And it was not the only dish on the table: a ring of hearty dishes surrounded it.
"Please, everyone, enjoy." The happier the director sounded, the sadder he felt inside. All his precious money had sprouted wings and flown away.
Xu Wang and the others took their seats.
Xia Yu looked at the table full of delicious food, disbelief written all over his face. "Has the director turned over a new leaf?"
"Maybe the director got a new sponsor and decided to treat us to something good." Gu Yunlan rinsed Qin Huai's bowl and chopsticks with hot water.
"That's possible." Yun Xi nodded in agreement. Otherwise, he really could not think of a reason for the director to be so generous.
"Quick, kiss-oh, no, pinch me. Am I dreaming?" Jiang Xiubai gently tugged at Yun Xi's clothes beside him, nearly letting the wrong word slip.
But despite how quickly he corrected himself, Xu Wang and Xia Yu still turned their heads at the same time and stared intently at the two of them.
Kiss? Hmm?
Oh my! Was Jiang Xiubai really that bold?
Feeling the two gazes on either side, Yun Xi's cheeks, which had just returned to normal, began to flush again. Gritting his teeth, he reached out, pinched Jiang Xiubai hard on the waist, then twisted!
You want a pinch? I'll give you one.
The sharp pain