Chapter 140: We Are Here to Help You

Seeing Yun Ruojin's familiar, smiling, fluttering demeanor, Lu Xiwán truly couldn't tell this was a chance encounter.

The artificial elements are too obvious.

"It just so happens I'm also coming here to eat, so let's share a table, lest we waste space."

Yun Ruojin didn't wait for them to speak, summoned a waiter, added a set of bowls and chopsticks, and gestured wildly at the menu, adding several dishes.

There was not a single pause the whole time.

At the end, Yun Ruojin looked at Lu Xiwán with some meaning, raised her glass and bowed to her.

"I've done many things before that may have made you uncomfortable; today I formally apologize to you."

She drank the wine in one gulp, her smiling demeanor truly seemed intent on thawing the past grievances with Lu Xiwán.

Lu Xiwán simply watched her quietly, without even the intention to speak.

As for the others, they pretended not to see Yun Ruojin's presence.

Yun Ruojin had indeed made up her mind, and immediately poured herself another glass of wine.

"At the last birthday banquet... I misunderstood you, but I was also too hasty. I know you're magnanimous; let's, as adults, not hold grudges over petty matters. From now on, let's act as if these unpleasant incidents never happened."

All the flattering words were spoken by Yun Ruojin, yet whatever Lu Xiwán said seemed deliberately to make things difficult for her.

Even without anyone speaking, Yun Ruojin wasn't embarrassed; she took chopsticks herself and added dishes to Fu Sijue's bowl.

"I knew Miss Xi was magnanimous, she certainly wouldn't quibble over this... A Jue, hurry and eat your vegetables."

Yun Ruojin appeared in a very good mood, performing her solo with gusto.

Looking again at Fu Sijue, who still seemed unfazed, none of the parties felt awkward; Lu Xiwán also had nothing to mind, chewing slowly and eating the food in the bowl.

Yun Ruojin still seemed not satisfied, repeatedly serving dishes to Fu Sijue and pouring water, bustling about merrily.

Lu Xiwán, watching from the side, couldn't help but gape.

This person is trying far too hard to win favor in front of Fu Sijue.

Back then, Gu Qingmeng could never compare to Yun Ruojin.

The dishes in Fu Sijue's bowl piled up like a small mountain; Yun Ruojin had no room left to serve, so she fixed her gaze directly on the two Nai Tuanzi watching the drama.

Then she smiled at the two, "What else would you like to eat? Auntie will order for you."

Such a friendly demeanor; Lu Xiwán almost felt deceived.

Xi Xi, just propping her head up, thought seriously, while Fu Sijue silently summoned a waiter, instantly drawing the attention of the whole table.

In less than a moment, the waiter brought a clean plate.

Under Yun Ruojin's gaze, Fu Sijue, piece by piece, tossed the dishes she had picked into the plate unchanged, and handed it to the waiter beside him.

Then, calmly, he glanced back at the dark‑faced Yun Ruojin, "They're all the ones I don't like."

He struck Yun Ruojin's face hard.

Lu Xiwán couldn't help wanting to laugh, but Yun Ruojin's plaintive stare made it hard to laugh out loud.

Enduring it was very hard.

Yun Ruojin, no matter how thick‑skinned, felt a bit restless; yet upon reflection she was unwilling to give up, fidgeting in her seat.

Lu Xixi suddenly had a flash of inspiration, pointed at a plate of braised prawns, and crisply demanded, "Auntie, I want the braised prawns!"

A quick glance at the flashy nail art on Yun Ruojin's hand revealed she had just done a manicure; Lu Xiwán seemed to see her unhesitatingly refuse Lu Xixi.

Yun Ruojin, however, broke from her norm, gritted her teeth, stamped her foot, and actually took the plate, resignedly beginning to peel the prawns.

Lu Xiwán fell even more silent.