"Where are we going?" Mu Qi asked, his expression cold and guarded.
Yun Shu Nian's demeanor was sharp and defiant, "I want to see their manager to get a membership!"
As if taken aback by Yun Shu Nian's sudden intention, Mu Qi paused. It wasn't until Yun Shu Nian, seizing Mu Qi's moment of inattention, wrenched her hand free and moved to leave, that Mu Qi snapped back to reality and pulled her back to him.
"Mu Qi, let go of me." This was the first time Yun Shu Nian had spoken to Mu Qi so fiercely since her rebirth.
All because of a waiter, a waiter who was fixated on Mu Qi.
Mu Qi's eyes were deep. With one hand, he took out his membership card and handed it to Yun Shu Nian.
"There's a process to get a membership, use this for now."
Yun Shu Nian took the card, feeling appeased. "What will you use then?"
"I don't need it." Seeing that Yun Shu Nian hadn't thrown the card away, Mu Qi's expression relaxed. Yet, he continued to observe Yun Shu Nian's expression, searching for evidence that she didn't dislike the card.
If Yun Shu Nian didn't dislike his possessions so much, perhaps she wouldn't dislike him so much either.
However, upon finding "evidence," Mu Qi couldn't quite believe it.
He could only deceive himself while controlling his greed. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Fine," Yun Shu Nian "grudgingly" sat back down with Mu Qi, her heart feeling as sweet as honey. After all, that waiter would never get her hands on Mu Qi's membership card.
Yun Shu Nian casually glanced around. Seeing no one else of interest, she took Mu Qi's finger and unlocked his phone, randomly clicking on a comedy program.
Mu Qi watched Yun Shu Nian's small hand connected to his, feeling fortunate for the first time that he had set up fingerprint unlocking.
Soon, Yun Shu Nian's cheerful laughter drifted from across from Mu Qi. Mu Qi, who had always presented a stern facade, began to soften, a hint of pleasure even showing in his eyes.
Perhaps because of the darkness in Yun Shu Nian's past life, she now favored watching cheerful and bright comedies. However, this was clearly not a place where Yun Shu Nian could see the ending.
"Sir, your order is ready." The same waiter from before entered with several women dressed in palace attire.
Yun Shu Nian, who had been engrossed in watching the show, put down her phone.
The waiter directed one of the "palace maids" behind her to bring the dishes. Following that, the other palace maids began to dance.
The waiter, meanwhile, stood by to introduce the origin of the dish.
Yun Shu Nian looked at the flamboyant "palace maids" behind them and, with a displeased expression, stopped them. "We don't need an introduction, please leave."
She just wanted to have a simple meal with Mu Qi. What was all this? Yun Shu Nian was unaware that her sudden outburst of emotion was tinged with jealousy.
The waiter still didn't respond to Yun Shu Nian, instead turning to look at Mu Qi again.
The palace maids behind him showed no intention of stopping.
Seeing this, Yun Shu Nian stepped forward and thrust the membership card Mu Qi had given her in the waiter's face. "Please leave."
The waiter's expression finally shifted slightly. A flicker of disbelief flashed across her face before she quickly regained her composure.
In contrast, the palace maids' reactions were more dramatic. They exchanged glances, their gazes lingering on the card for a long time.
"Yes, madam." The waiter lowered her head and led the palace maids away.
Yun Shu Nian turned and met Mu Qi's gaze. She furrowed her brows slightly and walked towards him. "Mu Qi, what were you looking at?"
Mu Qi's gaze shifted from Yun Shu Nian to the dishes. "Nothing."
Yun Shu Nian didn't believe him. With a displeased expression, she pulled the dishes towards herself, drawing Mu Qi's attention.
"Did you like their performance just now?"
Mu Qi seemed slightly puzzled, then understood and casually replied, "Mm."
He hadn't paid any attention to the performance at all; all he remembered was Yun Shu Nian walking up to the waiter with the card.
The Yang family courtyard's recognized membership cards were graded, and very few people possessed Mu Qi's black gold card. Furthermore, each card had a complex yet easily identifiable serial number.
This meant that the moment Yun Shu Nian presented the card, they knew its owner.
Black gold was not exclusive to the Yang family courtyard; it held significant power in many contexts. There had never been a precedent for transferring such a black gold card.
This was the reason for the shock the others displayed upon seeing the card.
Yun Shu Nian's holding Mu Qi's card indirectly validated her close relationship with Mu Qi, which was also Mu Qi's private wish.
Upon hearing Mu Qi's reply, Yun Shu Nian picked up her chopsticks and crammed a large mouthful of food into her mouth. She chewed forcefully, as if what she was eating wasn't food, but Mu Qi, who enjoyed watching those "palace maids" perform.
Looking at Yun Shu Nian devouring her food, Mu Qi showed no anger, only watched her quietly, a hint of indulgence in his eyes.
Of course, Yun Shu Nian hadn't forgotten to take care of Mu Qi's appetite. When the "palace maids" brought out more dishes, Yun Shu Nian began her earnest work of feeding him.
Mu Qi showed no signs of difficulty as he looked at the increasingly piled-up dishes in his bowl.
Yun Shu Nian watched Mu Qi eat with elegant composure. She casually picked at a few dishes with her chopsticks, then gradually put them down, gazing earnestly at Mu Qi.
She was unaware that her appreciative gaze was currently filled with hearts.
Slowly, Yun Shu Nian's brows knitted together: Mu Qi was too eye-catching!
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In the evening, Mu Qi summoned Shan Gong to the study.
Seated in his chair, Mu Qi tapped lightly on the table. "Shan Gong, I got drunk last night." Mu Qi stated it as a fact, he didn't ask Shan Gong.
Mu Qi merely glanced at Shan Gong before him and knew it was a statement of fact.
Shan Gong pursed his lips slightly, and the sound of Mu Qi tapping the table seemed to echo in Shan Gong's heart.