Old Habits Die Hard

Clang!

Fu Yangzhu dropped his chopsticks a few seconds after picking them up. What Lilian Mo had said, surprised him.

This Lilian Mo really dared to ask Boss Ren for help? And it was to use Boss Ren's precious ice ability to chill tea? He could not believe how bold and daring this girl was!

Fu Yangzhu was not the only one who was surprised. At this point, Mu Qianmo was feeling a hint of admiration towards Lilian Mo.

'Of course, it's Little Sister Mo who's different. With her personality, she wouldn't be scared of Boss Ren at all. But this is still unexpected... What would Boss Ren do?' He thought while looking at the two engaged people.

"Ah. Of course, of course... it's that scary girl who doesn't fear anything that's capable of doing something like asking the Boss to chill the tea." Mizuki Rei mumbled under his breath. Anyway, even if he was as strong as her, there was no way that he would be this suicidal.

The Boss doesn't like to be ordered around. It was already pretty good that he was accepting new members. Although he was tense, Mizuki Rei did not feel as worried as he expected.

If it was Lilian Mo, Mizuki Rei was sure that she would be fine. The Boss wouldn't be harsh on his own fiancée, right?

'There is also the fact that she knows information from her past life. In that life, was Lilian Mo in a good relationship with Boss Ren? Is this why she was bold enough to do this?' Mizuki Rei could only wait and speculate.

He somehow envied the two girls who didn't seem to be as affected and was busy minding their own business. Mu Qingqing had glanced his way and smiled.

"Reirei, what's wrong? Aren't you going to eat?"

He flashed a smile. "Qingqing, don't worry. I'll eat now." He sat down on the chair and decided to pay more attention to his own fiancée who was his own source of happiness and comfort.

Whether the Boss and Lilian Mo had a good relationship in the past, Mizuki Rei was in no place to say anything.

Allow nature to run its course and let fate decide what happens next. Mizuki Rei still trusted Lilian Mo and he also trusted the Boss that he respects. These two people have brains and were capable of deciding for themselves. There was no need for outsiders to butt in.

Mu Qianmo and Fu Yangzhu would also realize this soon.

"Jiaojiao, why are you being quiet? Momo made so many delicious dishes. Here! Try the mung bean soup to dispel the heat." Mu Qingqing offered to the youngest member. Lin Jiaojiao smiled and thanked her.

"Thank you, Big sister Qingqing. I'm just waiting for Big sister Mo to join us. We always eat before her. Preparing these many dishes is hard on her, I want to eat it together with her."

"Jiaojiao is so sensible." Mu Qingqing praised and glanced at Lilian Mo. "Momo, quickly, come eat with us!"

Lilian Mo was still waiting for an answer. Lu Jingren's continued silence made her feel a bit nervous and she felt that she was acting a bit too familiar. She had gotten used to asking him so many favors in their previous life that it still felt hard to stop this habit.

She reasoned with herself that this was all for the team members and not just her own so this wasn't her being selfish.

'And this is just a simple request. He won't get mad, right?'

A pair of oceanic blue eyes lightened. The drowsiness still hadn't left him which made Lilian Mo wait a few more seconds to hear his response. In her past life, Lu Jingren had always slept in late due to his insomnia. She would always be the first to wake up and to make breakfast for the two of them.

It seemed that even in this life, he was still the same person who had the same habits.

No matter, it was none of her business. She intended to ask for his assistance. It was fine if he decides to refuse. Peppermint tea was still beneficial to the body during hot weather regardless if it's cold or not and she had also made other dishes that could dispel the heat.

Lilian Mo sighed only for Lu Jingren to finally speak.

"Chocolate milk..."

"Hm?" Lilian Mo furrowed her brows before she thought for a second and finally understood what he wanted.

Ah... So it was like that. He has to be bribed first...

"Here," she said and handed him what he wanted before asking for his help again.

"Jingren, will you help chill the tea?"

Lilian Mo covered her mouth as soon as she said that.

"...."

Lu Jingren tilted his head, a few strands of his messy hair fell on his face. He looked innocent if it weren't for the fact that he has a history of beating people that ordered him around.

And old habits really die hard. Wait, no. There was no need for her to feel guilty. He asked her to call him 'Jingren' and she was only doing what he asked.

And she was asking very politely, too. This isn't a very hard request to grant. Moreover, even if she was bitter against him, Lilian Mo was careful not to show it infront of other people. She could only curse him a thousand times inside the privacy of her own mind where no one would know.

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