[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy":3,"chapter-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-35":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Little Brat's Sweet And Sassy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},438766,697,"Chapter 35","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-35",35,"\u003Cp>Translator:EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor:EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mocha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li grabbed her cup and took a sip of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu raised a curious brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mocha tasted sweet but bitter at the same time, so he did not expect the girl to like such a mature flavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li glanced at him before quickly moving her eyes away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mocha was not actually her favorite. Instead, she liked espresso more, which was also Lu Huaiyu’s favorite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that was not something she could reveal at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What color do you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It only took Ning Li a second to answer. “Blue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your favorite subject?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Physics.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Favourite food?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sichuan cuisine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who do you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li turned silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She put her cup down and asked, “Second Brother, are you doing a background check on me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was fine with the questions until the last one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu chuckled. “So, you don’t have a person you like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course not. Besides, you told me to not fall in love at my age, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu raised his hands and rubbed his temples with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked happy but helpless at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, “If you have any questions that you’d like to ask me, ask away. I’ll answer them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li shook her head. “I don’t have any questions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just lunch. Why the barrage of questions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu squinted his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock. Knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were a few knocks on the door before the waiter came in and served the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu paused the topic for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ning Li’s first time having a meal with Lu Huaiyu alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a unique presence to him that made him seem cold and distant like he was an unreachable mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Lu Huaiyu now was laid back and relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp gaze and keen eyes were gone, and what replaced it was patience and kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If those folks from the capital were here and saw Lu Huaiyu in his current state, their jaws would fall on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The papers I bought for you the other day, have started doing them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu picked up a piece of tuna sushi with his chopstick and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was quiet for a moment before she answered, “I’ve… done some of them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is it? Is it difficult?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, I guess.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can come to me if you have any problems.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might have been years since Lu Huaiyu did any high-school mockup tests, but he believed he should be able to help the girl with some questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li reminded him, “Second Brother, we have teachers at school.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if she ran into some problems, she could ask the teachers at school. Why would she trouble Lu Huaiyu instead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s time was gold, especially the time he spent in Yunzhou for rehabilitation. It would be best if he was not disturbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that in mind, she hesitated slightly before asking, “And… Second Brother, you won’t be in Yunzhou for long right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered that in her past life, Lu Huaiyu was only in Yunzhou for less than a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a quick calculation, she assumed he should be back at the capital before the new year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not yet decided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu looked at her and did a mental calculation of the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I still have some matters to deal with here. I can leave when I’m done, so maybe after or before the new year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘That long? Is it because of his condition? Is it not getting better?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to ask these questions but realized not many knew about him rehabilitating in Yunzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would be inappropriate for her to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu looked at the girl and captured every emotion on her face. He could not help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re going back to the Ye Family in the afternoon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great, I’ll drive you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hours later, Ning Li saw a grudgeful-looking Cheng Xiyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that he was in a bad mood, Ning Li quickly recalled her past memories for a hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her past life, Old Master Cheng’s birthday dinner was a success and everything went smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such, then what caused Cheng Xiyue’s bad mood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Xiyue saw Ning Li and Lu Huaiyu walking towards him together but he did not want to say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was until Ning Li got into the car did he ask begrudgingly, “Little Ning Li, how was lunch? Is the Japanese cuisine up to your expectations?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li nodded. “It was not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words made his mood worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was… it full?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quick thought later, Ning Li said, “Not at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Xiyue’s urge to buyout HG grew stronger after he heard the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared at Lu Huaiyu but before he could say a word, Lu Huaiyu’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu took a glance at the phone and hung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Cheng Xiyue caught a glimpse at the caller ID and knew it was Dr. Gu, his bad mood faded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Dr. Gu was calling at this hour, it must be about Lu Huaiyu’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ning Li was in the backseat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu leaned back on the passenger seat with his usual coolness, as though the phone call was not important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Xiyue, on the other hand, dared not ignore the fact that Dr. Gu called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quick thought later, he said, “Little Ning Li, I suddenly thought of something that I must settle at home. It’s quite urgent…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was surprised. “It’s fine. I’ll go back on my own—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since you’re coming to our mansion for the birthday dinner, why don’t you come with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Xiyue made an impromptu decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li believed it was a little inappropriate but Lu Huaiyu said, “Sure. I’ll tell the guys to deliver her things to Chengs’ residence instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci was sitting in her room, staring blankly at her phone on the table. Her mind was in a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Xiangxiang had just given her a call to ask if she knew about Lu Huaiyu accompanying Ning Li dress-shopping at HG.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course she had no idea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was not at all interested when Ning Li left in the morning. She assumed Ning Li would not be able to buy anything decent given her background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sure Ning Li would come back crawling to her, asking for a decent dress to wear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she did not expect Ning Li to go shopping with Lu Huaiyu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging from Cheng Xiangxiang’s tone, Lu Huaiyu even bought out the entire floor for her!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci thought about it and realized that Lu Huaiyu showed extra care to Ning Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they were not close, why would he do so much for her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lil Ci, are you done?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan’s voice came from the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci took a deep breath to compose herself before she got up to answer the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan came in and saw several dresses laid out on her bed. Curious, she asked, “You haven’t decided yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Master Cheng’s birthday dinner would be grand and all of Yunzhou’s upper-class folks would be there, so they could not afford to make any mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had chosen the dress and the accessories for Ye Ci long before this just so her daughter could surprise everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost time for dinner and Ye Ci was still in her casual clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci forced a smile. “I was thinking since Sister Ning Li isn’t back yet, so I should wait…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan reacted strangely to Ye Ci’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cheng Xiyue called and said Ye Ci had already left for Chengs’ residence. He told us to not worry about her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci was pissed but she still forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m glad. I didn’t know Brother Xiyue cared so much about Sister Ning Li.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan found it irritating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ning Li’s first appearance at such an occasion as a part of the Ye Family, yet she went ahead with Cheng Xiyue. How could she humiliate her family like that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever. I don’t care.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li arrived at the Chengs’ residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cheng Xiyue had just parked the car on the porch, and before Ning Li could get down, she saw a graceful woman walking towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked to the car and bent over slightly to knock on the car window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li could only see half of her made-up beautiful face through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet and gentle voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huaiyu?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1434,"2026-05-30T09:09:42.475Z","2026-06-01T04:30:51.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","f002d878e3a44a4d9ed8fad77705d35906b7e631f4a28dd636f0b858a2eeec0d","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-36","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-34",1251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-cover.jpg"]