Chapter 46

Dining time, it's clear whether it's here or not.

Gu Xuezhao didn't show up either.

Lu Yanzhou glanced indifferently at the empty seat.

Xi Yan on the side smiled and said, "Young Master Lu, calm down. Let's eat first and then get angry."

No one else spoke.

In the past, if someone provoked Young Master Lu, Yang Qingzhou and Xi Yan could handle it without anyone else's help. 

But this time is different. Everyone can see that there is something unusual between Lu Yanzhou and his young servant.

"Sorry, let's eat."

It wasn't until he spoke that everyone started to chat and the staff began to serve the dishes one after another.

The ingredients are all raised in the manor, natural green food without additives. 

Even the simple home-cooked dishes are delicately presented, with appetizing colors.

Accustomed to fine cuisine, occasionally eating ordinary food is also very good.

"Hey, how come you have fish soup to drink?"

The milky white fish soup steamed in front of Lu Yanzhou, very fresh. 

Yang Qingzhou's mouth was watering.

Everyone's eyes followed and indeed, only fish soup was placed in front of Lu Yanzhou.

"You're treating me differently, Lao Liu. But my salary is paid by the young master."

He looked towards the person in charge.

Lao Liu smiled and was about to say something, but Lu Yanzhou, who had already tasted the soup with a spoon, spoke up: "It's made by Shi Liao Liao."

The tone was very certain.

Lao Liu flattered, "Young Master Lu is really amazing. He knew it after just one taste."

He continued, "Mr. Xiao specially made a trip to find out Young Master Lu's preferences. This dish wasn't originally on the menu. Mr. Xiao personally caught the fish and made it for you."

After speaking, a flash of embarrassment crossed his face.

"Oh, look at me, Mr. Xiao told me not to tell you."

"Please don't say it was me."

Lao Liu smiled apologetically at Lu Yanzhou.

The obvious flattery and scheming were displayed openly, but it didn't make Lu Yanzhou feel disgusted. 

Instead, every pore of his body and mind felt relaxed.

"Where is he?"

Lu Yanzhou casually scooped the soup and asked.

The low pressure and subtle resentment that had been present just now had completely dissipated, even Xi Yan was somewhat astonished.

Young Master Lu, is he so easily appeased by a bowl of fish soup??

Lao Liu said, "It seems that Mr. Xiao went out for barbecue with the young man from the neighboring room."

The spoon clashed with the porcelain bowl, making a crisp sound.

Lu Yanzhou stood up.

Yang Qingzhou swallowed the food in his mouth and asked in confusion, "Where are you going?"

Lu Yanzhou raised his wrist to adjust his sleeve, the curve of his lips as enticing as ever.

"I'm going to catch a Shi Liao Liao."

If Shi Liao Liao knew that Lao Liu said she went out for barbecue with Gu Xuezhou, she would probably be wrongly accused. 

It was obvious that she went out for barbecue herself, and Gu Xuezhou just happened to leave with her.

"Mr. Xiao, do you eat squid?"

Shi Liao Liao sat on a wooden stool gnawing on a grilled chicken wing.

Upon hearing this, she turned her head and said, "Yes, thank you."

The staff responded, "Alright, we'll grill three skewers for you."

The barbecue was outdoors, and she was afraid that the young masters might suddenly want a midnight snack, so she had been waiting here all along and noticed when Shi Liao Liao arrived.

It was indeed the Yang family's own manor, with fresh ingredients. 

Even the chicken wings in her mouth were from chickens slaughtered that morning.

As she was happily gnawing on the chicken wings, she suddenly remembered that there was lobster as well. 

Just as she was about to turn her head, she felt a sudden chill at the back of her neck.

A hand gripped her neck, a familiar scent came from behind, enveloped in a hint of coolness.

"Is it delicious?"

Shi Liao Liao's skin instantly prickled.

She hurriedly stood up and looked at the person behind her.

"Young Master... why are you here?"

Lu Yanzhou had arrived at some point. 

His eyelids were slightly lowered, and his tea-brown eyes revealed no emotion. 

The contours of his face were bathed in light, appearing gentle but harboring a sharpness everywhere.

[Didn't Uncle Liu tell you that I made the fish soup? Didn't you understand my hint?]

Lu Yanzhou glanced at her up and down, but said nothing.

Immediately, Shi Liao Liao's vision went dark, and a warm, comforting scent enveloped her. 

She reached up to remove whatever it was, only to discover it was a coat, and Lu Yanzhou, who should have been wearing it, was now only in a shirt.

"Young Master, I'm not cold."

Watching Lu Yanzhou sit down where she had been sitting, eating the skewers that she hadn't touched, Shi Liao Liao spoke anxiously.

[Yanzhi, please go easy on me.]

Lu Yanzhou ignored her and elegantly ate the roasted sweet potato skins.

"I'm hot."

Shi Liao Liao could tell. He was still not over it.

[Who said Lu Yanzhou has a good temper and is gentle?]

Clearly, he held grudges.

Boldly sitting down beside Lu Yanzhou, she coughed softly when he didn't stop her.

"Young Master, are you upset?"

Lu Yanzhou raised an eyebrow.

[Okay, I'm talking nonsense.]

"I don't share a room with you because it's against the rules. It's fine in private, but with so many people here this time, it wouldn't be good for your reputation if it got out."

After seeing that Lu Yanzhou still didn't respond, Shi Liao Liao's visible anxiety grew.

[Oh my goodness, if I don't eat now, there won't be any left!! I've hardly had any!!]

"Young Master, if you're upset, can I tell you a joke to cheer you up?"

[Don't take out your frustration on my barbecue]

Lu Yanzhou finally stopped and turned to look at her. 

Seeing him finally stop, Shi Liao Liao felt relieved.

"One day..."

"A tomato asked its mother: 'Mom, are we fruits or vegetables?'"

"The mother said: 'Goodness, how can a tomato talk?'"

Lu Yanzhou: "..."

"Give me back my coat, it's cold."

As the two were talking—

The chef in the cooking area, having seen another young master, was carefully preparing an additional meal while handling the ingredients on the side. 

He didn't notice a small figure quietly appearing and sprinkling something into one of the prepared fruit juices.

Shi Liao Liao, who was disappointed that she couldn't make Lu Yanzhou laugh, felt a bit dejected.

[Why aren't you laughing, Yanzhi? Are you naturally not fond of laughing?]

Lu Yanzhou thought to himself that he wasn't laughing because he was afraid of spitting out the bird's nest.

The head chef came over and brought two freshly squeezed fruit juices.

"Enjoy your drinks."

Shi Liao Liao took a sip and then heard Lu Yanzhou suddenly ask, "Why did you share a room with Gu Xuezhou?"

The answer was obvious.

[What else could it be? Of course, I'm afraid you'll eat me.]

"She just happened to bring it up, and I went along with it."

Lu Yanzhou's tea-brown eyes stared at her intently.

"Is that so?"

Shi Liao Liao nodded.

"Yes, there won't be a next time, Young Master."

"No need for a next time."

Lu Yanzhou picked up the fruit juice, his expression calm.

"Let's have hotpot together later."