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"You all go ahead and eat," he said, his voice void of any discernible emotion.

"Fourth brother..." Her voice was tinged with concern.

He flashed a distant smile to assure her, "I'm not hungry yet, I'll eat later when I am."

She didn't say anything more.

Li Rong'er entered the kitchen, and seeing Su Qingyue and Xiao Yuchuan at the dining table, timidly said, "I've come to get some food..."

Su Qingyue was somewhat satisfied that she had prepared dinner for five, and responded with a slight acknowledgment.

Li Rong'er quickly scooped a large bowl of rice and took half of each of the two dishes from the dining table, then hurriedly carried them away on a tray.

Xiao Yuchuan frowned at the half-remaining food on the table and looked at Su Qingyue with distress, "Wife, this isn't enough food, I'll stir-fry another dish."

"There's no need, this will suffice," she stopped him, "There's no need to make a fuss."