Rebirth of Jinxuan

"Yuhang, come here and sit with Daddy." Zhang Yuxi shook her head helplessly. This kid really clung to his mother.

Lu Yuhang clung to Lu Jinxuan's arm, refusing to let go. "Mommy, there's something delicious here." He secretly glanced at the pastries on the table and swallowed hard.

These snacks aren't available in the VIP lounge.

Following his gaze, Zhang Yuxi saw that the table in the hall was indeed filled with all kinds of snacks and fruits.

He chuckled, "You're such a little glutton."

"Hehehe~" Lu Yuhang made a face at him, grabbed a piece of pastry and stuffed it into his mouth.

Lu Jinxuan watched the interaction between the father and son, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

"You two, watch your image!" Lu Jinxuan said, feigning anger. "Especially you, Zhang Yuxi, you're supposed to be... cough cough, how can you fight with a child for food?" She originally wanted to say "Demon King," but remembering that this was the human realm, she quickly changed her words.

Zhang Yuxi looked completely innocent. "I didn't take it. He asked for it himself."

Lu Jinxuan glared at him. "Still talking! Look at you, how old are you? You're still like a child." As she spoke, she picked up a piece of pastry and put it in her mouth, savoring it carefully.

"Mommy, this is delicious!" Lu Yuhang picked up another pastry of a different flavor and held it to Lu Jinxuan's lips.

Lu Jinxuan smiled, opened her mouth, and took a bite. "Mmm, it's really good."

Qian Feng, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned. Was this still the aloof Lu Yuhang he knew?

They are completely different!

He silently picked up a piece of pastry and ate it silently.

Xiao Wu and Xiao Ba watched the three of them eat with great relish, their mouths practically watering.

Lu Jinxuan noticed their longing eyes and said irritably, "You two, come with me!"

Although Xiao Wu and Xiao Ba were reluctant to part with the delicious food, they obediently followed Lu Jinxuan away from their seats due to her imposing presence.

“Sigh…” Zhang Yuxi sighed as she watched Lu Jinxuan’s departing figure.

Suddenly, a sweet, delicate voice rang in their ears, "Young master, may I sit here?"

A scantily clad, beautiful waitress swayed her hips as she stood beside their table, her eyes alluring as she looked at Zhang Yuxi.

"There are people here." Zhang Yuxi replied coldly, but her gaze unconsciously fell in the direction Lu Jinxuan had left.

The pretty waitress refused to give up. "Young master, you're joking. There are plenty of empty seats here." As she spoke, she tried to squeeze next to Zhang Yuxi.

A faint fragrance wafted over, and Zhang Yuxi's eyes narrowed. This woman had actually used a seductive technique!

"Get out!" he shouted coldly, releasing a powerful aura instantly. The beautiful waitress turned pale and staggered back a few steps.

"You..." The beautiful waitress was both shocked and angry, but dared not approach any further.

Zhang Yuxi looked in Lu Jinxuan's direction, "Yuhang, is your mother... really angry?"

"No, Mother is probably just bored." Lu Yuhang stuffed a piece of osmanthus cake into his mouth and said indistinctly.

Zhang Yuxi looked at her son, whose mouth was covered in pastry crumbs, and shook her head helplessly.

He truly couldn't fathom Jinxuan's thoughts.

However, being bored is better than getting into trouble.

He hadn't forgotten how Jin Xuan had impulsively decided to participate in the alchemist competition, almost exposing her identity in the process.

"Young master, what would you like to eat? I can recommend something for you." The beautiful waitress who had been scared away by Zhang Yuxi earlier came forward again. This time, her target was clearer, and she flirted with Zhang Yuxi attentively.

Zhang Yuxi wasn't very interested in her, giving a perfunctory "hmm" while her gaze remained fixed on the direction Lu Jinxuan had left in.

One dish after another was served in the private room, and most of them ended up in Lu Yuhang's stomach.

Zhang Yuxi occasionally picked up a few bites with her chopsticks, but her mind wasn't on the food.

"Young master, this is our restaurant's signature dish, please try it." Seeing that Zhang Yuxi ignored her, the beautiful waitress became even more anxious, placed a plate of brightly colored dishes in front of him, and deliberately pressed her body against him.

Zhang Yuxi frowned slightly, subtly moving his chair away to create some distance between himself and her. The woman's fragrance was growing stronger, making him feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Sister, you're standing too close..." Qian Feng said timidly. Although he was young, he noticed that the waitress's behavior was unusual.

The pretty waitress's smile froze for a moment, and she glared at Qian Feng fiercely.

That brat ruined her plans!

She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and was about to speak again...

Zhang Yuxi suddenly raised her head, her gaze sharp and piercing, as if she could see through any disguise.

A chill ran up the beautiful waitress's feet, and she instinctively took a step back, a hint of panic flashing across her brightly painted face.

Her voice, which had been so sweet just moments before, was now trembling slightly. "Young master, what... what's wrong?"

"Your scent is too strong." Zhang Yuxi's tone was icy, his sharp eyes sweeping over the strangely fragrant dress on her body.

The aroma is not pungent at first; instead, it has a sweet and refreshing quality. However, after a while, it can make people feel dizzy and weak.

The pretty waitress's expression changed, but she forced herself to remain calm and said, "Young master, you are joking. I only have ordinary cosmetics on me..."

"Ordinary cosmetics won't cause hallucinations." Zhang Yuxi snorted coldly. Although he wasn't an expert in seduction techniques, he had seen quite a few.

The woman's fragrance was clearly mixed with some kind of special medicinal powder, capable of bewitching people and making them lose their senses.

"A hallucination...?" The beautiful waitress's eyes flickered and her gaze shifted, clearly a sign of her guilt.

Suddenly, Qian Feng cried out, "Sister, why are you hugging me!" His small body was being tightly held in the arms of the beautiful waitress, his face flushed red, and he was struggling desperately to break free from her embrace.

"Little brother, I like you, so I'll give you a hug." The pretty waitress forced a smile, but tightened her grip on Qian Feng, who was struggling.

A glint of greed flashed in her eyes. The spiritual energy emanating from this brat was so pure; if only she could absorb his essence…

Qian Feng used all his strength to finally break free from her embrace and hid behind Zhang Yuxi, trembling.

Although he was young, he knew that the pretty older woman in front of him had ill intentions.

"Who exactly are you?" Zhang Yuxi asked in a cold tone, emanating a powerful aura that forced the beautiful waitress to retreat repeatedly.

The panic in her eyes deepened. She gritted her teeth, about to speak again, when Zhang Yuxi sneered, "A mere trick, yet you dare to show off your skill before an expert. Your seductive arts are truly pathetic..."

As soon as Zhang Yuxi finished speaking, the beautiful waitress's expression changed drastically. Her original charm vanished, replaced by fear and panic.

She knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly and begging for mercy: "Young master, spare my life! I was just following orders, I had no choice!"

Qian Feng, who was hiding behind Zhang Yuxi, was startled by this sudden turn of events. He poked his head out and asked curiously, "Daddy, why is this sister kneeling down?"

Zhang Yuxi casually picked up a piece of pastry and fed it to Lu Yuhang's mouth. "Hang'er, be good, eat your pastry, don't mind her." Lu Yuhang obediently opened his mouth and swallowed the pastry in one gulp, his cheeks puffed out like a cute little hamster.

As he chewed on his pastries, he curiously eyed the beautiful waitress kneeling on the ground, his large, dark eyes filled with doubt.

"Young master, spare my life! I really know I was wrong! Please have mercy!" The beautiful waitress kept kowtowing, her forehead was already broken and blood was flowing down her cheeks, making her look very disheveled.

Zhang Yuxi ignored her pleas for mercy and continued feeding Lu Yuhang, as if she didn't see her at all.

The chilling aura emanating from him caused the temperature inside the private room to drop several degrees.

“Tell me, who ordered you to do this?” Zhang Yuxi’s voice was as cold as frost, devoid of any emotion.

The pretty waitress trembled, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately dared not hide the truth, and said in a trembling voice, "Yes...yes..." Just as she was about to reveal the name of the mastermind, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open...

"No need to say anything more." Zhang Yuxi interrupted coldly. He could see the strange light flashing in the woman's eyes at a glance. Clearly, the bewitching spell had not dissipated and she was still trying to influence them.

"The auction is about to begin. Please leave after serving the refreshments."

The beautiful waitress felt as if she had been granted a pardon and quickly got up, but her movements were not as graceful as before; instead, they were somewhat stiff.

She served the last few plates of exquisite pastries, her gaze sweeping over Zhang Yuxi's handsome face and Lu Yuhang's cute little face. A hint of resentment flashed in her eyes, but she ultimately withdrew silently.

The door to the private room closed again, and Lu Yuhang peeked out from behind Zhang Yuxi, asking curiously, "Daddy, why did that sister use her charm? What was she trying to do?" Zhang Yuxi gently patted Qian Feng's head, "Some people have ulterior motives. You must be careful of people like that in the future." After saying that, he looked at Lu Yuhang, his eyes full of tenderness, "Hang'er, do you like these snacks?"

Lu Yuhang nodded, his mouth full, and mumbled, "Delicious!" Zhang Yuxi's lips curled up slightly as she reached out and wiped the crumbs from Lu Yuhang's mouth.

At this moment, the auction officially began, and the clear sound of bells echoed throughout the auction hall.

Zhang Yuxi pulled Lu Yuhang into her arms so he could have a better view of the auction stage.

Qian Feng excitedly leaned against the window, craning his neck to look around.

Meanwhile, in another private room, Lu Jinxuan was having a pleasant conversation with a graceful and elegant woman.

Xiao Wu and Xiao Ba frolicked and played around her feet, chasing and rolling around, and then curiously sniffing the furnishings in the private room.

"So, men..." The woman chuckled, covering her mouth, and was about to continue sharing her "husband-taming tips" when she suddenly stopped, her gaze falling on Lu Jinxuan's back. "Madam Lu, your... spirit beast?"

Lu Jinxuan turned around and saw that it was empty. "Where is it?"