After rebirth, I cried and criticized the prince

They followed Wen Jing in. Mu Kong was behind Helan Xuenuo. Before Helan Xuenuo could step in, she was pulled out by Huang Jiuyuan.

Mu Kongtu gave him a murderous look.

Huang Jiuyuan smiled, waved his hand and said, "Mu Kong, go in first. I have something to talk to your daughter."

Helan Xuenuo glanced at Huang Jiuyuan and said to Mu Kong, "You go in first. It's okay. He never has anything important to do. We'll go in right away."

After Mu Kong went in.

Huang Jiuyuan said disparagingly, "Xue Nuo, you're stupid, aren't you? You knew Brother Wen had feelings for Xiao Zhu, yet you still called this Mu Kong over. I think Xiao Zhu's eyes are almost growing on him today."

Helan Xuenuo spoke with a bit more seriousness, "In this world, there are often things where one person is affectionate while the other is indifferent. All the endings can only be solved by the people involved themselves. Today, I am giving Brother Wen a chance. Isn't it good to give them more opportunities to get along?"

Huang Jiuyuan curled his lips in dissatisfaction, "I think you just want to use Brother Wen to provoke someone. I don't understand your scheming!" He glanced secretly into the bamboo house, then turned around with peace of mind and continued, "I'm telling you, I think Brother Wen is much better than your Mu Kong. Although Brother Wen may not be as good-looking as Mu Kong, he's more interesting inside. If your little Zhu misses out, she'll just cry into her pillow."

Helan Xuenuo was provoked and smiled awkwardly, "I know, your brother Wen is the best!" She raised her foot to walk into the bamboo house and pulled Huang Jiuyuan. Huang Jiuyuan stumbled and straightened himself. Helan Xuenuo smiled and said, "Let's go in and eat."

Huang Jiuyuan followed her in.

There were only three people left in the house, Xiao Zhu, Mu Kong, and Huang Jiuyuan's third brother.

Wen Jing went to the kitchen to busy himself.

Helan Xuenuo sat down next to Xiaozhu, and Huang Jiuyuan's third brother sat beside her. The child lowered his head and played with something intently. Helan Xuenuo asked, "What's your name?"

He raised his head and gestured with his hands, "My name is Huang Yuantu."

After answering, he continued to play with the walnut with his head down.

Xiao Zhu chatted with Mu Kong about this and that, and Mu Kong responded with "um", "oh", "hmm", or nodded.

Helan Xuenuo was a little annoyed and interrupted Xiaozhu's rambling, "Xiaozhu, Shopkeeper Wen's dishes should be ready soon, go and help."

Xiao Zhu came to the kitchen. Wen Jing was finishing up the stir-fry after cooking the dishes. When he saw Xiao Zhu coming, he suddenly got nervous and spilled half of the ingredients into the pot. Looking at the dark area in the pot, he frowned and blamed himself for not keeping his hand steady.

At this time, Xiao Zhu had already walked over. She looked into the pot and said with a smile, "Shopkeeper Wen, is this a newly developed dish?"

Wen Jing smiled, shook his head, put out the firewood, and covered the pot. "A failure."

Xiao Zhu comforted him, "It's okay, everyone fails a few times."

The kitchen was a little small and filled with ingredients, leaving no room to step. Wen Jing looked at Xiao Zhu, who was sticking her head out with an innocent look on her face.

He walked awkwardly towards the table where the prepared dishes were placed, lowered his head and picked up two plates, "Miss Xiaozhu, you go in first, I'll do it."

Xiao Zhu smiled generously and said, "You're welcome, Shopkeeper Wen!" She leaned over to take a closer look at Wen Jing, then smiled and said, "Shopkeeper Wen, we've known each other for so long, and you're still calling me a girl. Just call me Xiao Zhu from now on."

Wen Jing suddenly put down the dish, rubbed his hands, and didn't dare look up at Xiao Zhu. His eyes were a little evasive. He took a deep breath and asked, "Miss Xiao Zhu, no, Xiao Zhu, why didn't you come to Wen Xiang Lou last time you said you would? Did something happen?"

Xiao Zhu was reminded of this and realized that she had indeed broken her promise. She had gone to practice martial arts with Mu Kong that day and had almost forgotten about it. She immediately felt extremely apologetic and said, rubbing her head, "I'm sorry, Shopkeeper Wen. Something happened that day and I forgot about it."

Wen Jing guessed, "Is it related to Brother Mu in the house?"

Xiao Zhu was surprised, "How did you know?"

Wen Jing forced a smile, feeling disappointed. "I guessed it." He continued to pick up two plates of food. "Let's not talk about it anymore. Let's go in. Are you hungry?"

Xiao Zhu nodded and touched her stomach, "I'm really hungry, Manager Wen, let me help you." She walked to the table, helped carry the dishes, and followed Wen Jing back into the house.

At this time, the four people in the room looked at each other. Huang Jiuyuan had an inexplicable hostility towards Mu Kong, and always felt uncomfortable when looking at Mu Kong.

Helan Xuenuo saw that Xiaozhu had been out for so long, and Mu Kong had no reaction at all, staring blankly at somewhere. She knocked on the table and coughed, and Mu Kong immediately turned his eyes to her.

Mu Kong said, "Miss, what's the matter?"

Helan Xuenuo's expression grew more serious as she spoke in a deep voice, "Mu Kong, I wonder if you can sense how special Xiaozhu feels about you? If you don't have that intention, you should explain it to her as soon as possible. Don't delay her... and don't let her have any misconceptions. What do you think?"

Mu Kong was stunned for a moment and replied, "Girl, I don't understand what you are talking about."

Helan Xuenuo's tone was a little questioning, "You really don't know?" She sighed and asked, "Do you like Xiaozhu?"

Mu Kong's eyes were a little cold, and he answered without hesitation, "I don't like it."

"Really?"

Mu Kong's eyes trembled, and he lowered his head slightly, "I have someone I like."

Helan Xuenuo was surprised. If Mu Kong didn't like Xiao Zhu, who could he like? He rarely interacted with others, and she had never seen him talk to any woman other than Xiao Zhu and her. She was curious, "Who is it?"

Mu Kong pursed his lips and looked away, "Miss, I'm sorry, I can't tell you."

Huang Jiuyuan tried to smooth things over with a smile, "Xue Nuo, why are you asking Mu Kong this? Since he doesn't like Xiao Zhu, I'm relieved." He stood up and walked to Mu Kong, ready to pat him. Mu Kong gave him a look, and he wisely withdrew his hand, "Mu Kong, I can see you have a wooden temper. Xiao Zhu likes you, but you can't see it? Since you can't see it, then we've told you today. You should know what to do in the future. But... we can't say anything absolute. What if you have feelings for her again in the future?"

Mu Kong didn't even glance at Huang Jiuyuan, and said in a slightly unhappy tone, "I don't need you to remind me what to do. I didn't have any intention towards Xiao Zhu, and I don't have any intention now, and I won't have any intention in the future."

Huang Jiuyuan's expression behind him was already quite angry. After hearing Mu Kong's last words that he would not do it in the future, he sat back with peace of mind.

Helan Xuenuo nodded, feeling a little disappointed. "In that case, if you reject her in the future, I hope you can be more tactful."

Mu Kong replied in a softer tone, "Don't worry, young lady."

———Footsteps were heard outside the house, and the four of them fell silent.

Wen Jing entered the room first, followed by Xiao Zhu. Xiao Zhu felt something was amiss with these people and asked, "I just heard you talking outside the door. What were you talking about?"

Helan Xuenuo's eyes dodged, "Nothing... nothing."

During the meal, Wen Jing picked up dishes that were farther away from Xiao Zhu and put them in her bowl, while Xiao Zhu kept adding dishes to Mu Kong's bowl.

Helan Xuenuo just felt that the meal was tasteless. Suddenly, Mu Kong put down his chopsticks and said to Xiaozhu, "Xiaozhu, I have something to tell you."

Xiao Zhu was stunned, with a hint of surprise on his face. He immediately put down his chopsticks and said with a smile, "You go ahead."

"Let's talk outside." Mu Kong signaled her with his eyes, then stood up and walked out of the house.

Xiao Zhu followed him out, with an expression of uncontrollable anticipation on her face.