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Wenren Chen stared at Bai Meng without saying a word.

His eyes were expressionless, as deep as the night sky, making you feel uneasy.

But when Bai Meng looked into those eyes, she wasn't afraid at all; instead, she gradually revealed murderous intent.

Zhou Yi looked at Bai Meng and saw Wenren Chen, only then realizing that Wenren Chen was already beside her. She quickly said, "Bai Meng, you've misunderstood. The master isn't..."

"Come anytime."

Zhou Yi stopped speaking and stared blankly at Wenren Chen.

Bai Meng's eyes narrowed rapidly, then she smiled brightly and said to Zhou Yi, "I'm going in."

"Like I said, let's never meet again."

He turned and went into the private room, closing the door behind him.

Zhou Yi stood there, watching the door to the private room close in front of her, completely stunned.

What the gentleman and Bai Meng just said was very wrong, but she couldn't quite put her finger on why.

Before Zhou Yi could think further, the waiter and the manager came over.

The two quickly approached Zhou Yi and Wenren Chen, and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, we made a mistake with the private room. We gave your room to someone else. Could you please wait a moment? A private room will be available soon, and we'll halve the cost of your meal tonight."

Upon hearing the manager's words, Zhou Yi's doubts vanished, and she hurriedly asked, "Approximately how long will it take?"

Before the manager could reply, Zhou Yi continued, "It's getting late, and my husband hasn't had dinner yet. He'll get hungry if we wait too long."

The mistake of choosing the wrong private room was due to restaurant staff, and had nothing to do with Zhou Yi. The manager apologized repeatedly: "I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry. It won't be long. There's a table that's almost finished eating. We'll clean up as soon as they're done."

Zhou Yi asked, "Could you please tell me approximately how long it will take?"

The manager checked the time and said, "Approximately..."

Are there any seats outside?

Upon hearing Wenren Chen's deep, magnetic voice, the manager instantly understood his meaning and quickly said, "There are seats outside. You two can go now, and we can arrange things for you right away."

"soon."

Wenren Chen said, "Let's stay outside."

"Okay, we'll arrange it for you right away."

After saying that, the manager immediately instructed the waiter to take Wenren Chen and Zhou Yi to the best seats downstairs.

Zhou Yi didn't care whether the meal expenses were halved or not; she only cared whether her husband would be hungry.

By this time, the gentleman must be hungry, and if we wait any longer, his stomach will feel uncomfortable.

But to my surprise, my husband suggested going outside. It seems he was really hungry.

Without saying anything more, Zhou Yi and Wenren Chen went downstairs and followed the waiter to a window seat. The window was open, and a cool breeze blew in. Sitting by the window was actually quite nice.

After Zhou Yi and Wenren Chen were seated, the waiter handed them the menu.

Zhou Yi didn't dare to delay and quickly looked at the menu to see which dishes Wenren Chen could eat and which he couldn't. He then listed them one by one, and the waiter noted them down.

Once she felt it was about right, she asked the waiter to show her the dishes she had noted down. After confirming that there were no problems, she showed them to Wenren Chen: "Sir, would you like to see if these are alright?"

Wenren Chen took the menu, looked at the dishes he had ordered, and then handed the menu to the waiter, saying, "Yuan Yang hot pot, one serving of Three Delicacies Mushroom Soup."

Upon hearing Wenren Chen's words, Zhou Yi was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Sir, the hot pot will have chili peppers, and it will be very spicy."

"You cannot eat the Three Delicacies Mushroom Soup."

Zhou Yi thought Wenren Chen had forgotten, and spoke very quickly.

Wenren Chen looked at her and said, "You eat."

After saying that, he picked up his teacup and took a sip of tea.

Zhou Yi was surprised: "Sir, I've already eaten, I'm not hungry."

"Eat with me."

The waiter glanced at the two of them, then took the menu and left.

Zhou Yi understood what Wenren Chen meant; the master didn't want to eat alone and hoped she would eat with him.

"Okay, sir."

She obediently returned.

Wenren Chen drank his tea, put down his teacup, and stared at her: "Was that a friend?"

Zhou Yi's eyelashes fluttered slightly, then she sat up straight and replied with utmost seriousness, "Yes, sir."

"Bai Meng is my benefactor."

"When I was in the third year of junior high school..."

Zhou Yi told Wenren Chen the whole story of what happened back then, including Bai Meng's imprisonment.

Nothing to hide.

After she finished speaking, she said with a very serious expression, "Sir, Bai Meng is a very good person. She just misunderstood and thought we were a couple, which is why she said those things. She didn't mean to offend you, so please don't be angry with her."

"I apologize on her behalf, sir. I'm sorry."

The gentleman must have been angry. No one has ever spoken to him like that before, not even his friend.

That's why the gentleman said those things.

She had to explain to her husband that Bai Meng hadn't done it on purpose.

Bai Meng is a very good person.

She is as good as her brother and husband.

Wenren Chen held his teacup, his eyes fixed on that incredibly sincere face.

She was very grateful to the girl who had saved her life back then, and at the same time, she felt sorry for and pitied that girl.

Because they share the same background, but their life paths are completely different.

"not angry."

He rubbed the cup with his fingertips.

Zhou Yi's eyes widened slightly. "Really? You're really not angry with Bai Meng?"

He looked at her: "She's protecting you, why should I be angry?"

Zhou Yi smiled, instantly relaxing: "I thought you were angry. Bai Meng said something offensive."

"No, she's right."

Zhou Yi was now completely relieved.

The gentleman wasn't angry at all; he knew how good Bai Meng was.

"Sir, I'd like to speak with Bai Meng for a few minutes later."

When Bai Meng came down, she went over and said a few words to her.

Bai Meng said she didn't want to see him again, and she understood what Bai Meng meant; she was afraid that other people's gossip would affect her.

But she wanted to tell Bai Meng that it was okay, they were friends, and they didn't need to care about others; they knew it themselves.

Seeing her smile, her protectiveness, and her concern, he said, "Mm."

As soon as the waiter left, the hot pot base was quickly brought over, and the dishes were served one by one.

Zhou Yi didn't know if Wenren Chen had ever eaten hot pot before, but regardless of whether Wenren Chen had eaten it or not, as the broth and dishes were served, she got up to prepare the dipping sauce and asked Wenren Chen what kind of dipping sauce he wanted.

Wenren Chen looked at the various seasonings on the tray, more than a dozen kinds, very complete: "Mix whichever you think tastes good."

"Okay, sir."

Zhou Yi immediately and quickly prepared the dipping sauce for Wenren Chen, and soon placed the prepared sauce in front of Wenren Chen: "Sir, please taste it with a spoon and see how salty it is."

"Ah."

Wenren Chen took a spoonful of the dipping sauce and put it in his mouth. He tasted it; it was something he had never eaten before—very fragrant and very different.

His gaze fell on the untouched dish of chili peppers on the tray, and he said, "Add some chili peppers."

Zhou Yi didn't put any chili peppers in Wenren Chen's food, not even a little bit.

I'm afraid Wenren Chen will find it too spicy and won't be able to eat it.

The chili peppers in Yu'an County are generally spicier than those in Yunzhou City; once chili peppers are added, they become spicy.

Hearing that Ren Chen had suggested adding some chili, Zhou Yi paused for a moment and said, "Sir, the doctor said you have an allergy and can't eat strong-flavored food. Try to eat bland food."

The dishes she cooked last night were also very light.

It's suitable for the gentleman, and also for the elderly couple.

Wenren Chen looked at her.