Huo Jing took the last sip of his black tea, completely forgetting his earlier declaration of disliking sweets. His face remained impassive as he said, "This is the most flavorful dessert I've ever had in my life. It's sweet but not overly so, and it's not sticky. It's simply delicious. If only I had a wife who could cook like this!"
However, no sooner had he finished speaking than he received a sharp look from Su Shen. Su Shen's voice was cool and detached as he said, "Eat slowly, don't choke. Also, isn't your engagement already settled? Don't dream about things that are impossible."
Huo Jing stood up, pointing a finger at Su Shen, intending to give him a good scolding. But as he rose, he remembered that Su Shen's wife and child were present, and he sat back down, turning his head away, ignoring Su Shen.