"Is that so? I don't remember," Gu Yunyun immediately deployed her greatest skill: playing coy.
Just moments ago, she had been so assertive, seemingly ready to cause trouble for Lin Xiao. Now, she put on a pitiable, weak-faced expression, looking helplessly at Lin Xiao and Luo Qinghan.
Luo Qinghan couldn't help but chuckle at these childish tactics and behaviors.
When she had first seen Gu Yunyun, she had indeed felt a sense of unease. Young, beautiful, much younger than herself, and never having had a child. The way she smiled was so pure, like a white lotus untouched by dust.
What man wouldn't love such a woman?
So when Gu Yunyun claimed to be Lin Xiao's girlfriend, Luo Qinghan felt a mix of curiosity and apprehension.
But now…
She could no longer feel any sense of threat. This girl was like a little princess merely employing minor tricks for a toy she desired. In the past, she got whatever she wanted. Now, it was something she couldn't have, which was stirring her up.
Only what she hadn't experienced was what she liked most.
What threat could such a young girl pose?
Lin Xiao's attitude was also clear enough. Clearly, Lin Xiao had no interest in Gu Yunyun whatsoever.
Since that was the case, she decided to pretend she hadn't heard anything.
She announced, "Alright, the food is all here. We can start eating… Yunyun, if there's anything you don't like, just order something else."
Gu Yunyun looked at the table full of dishes, desperately searching for ones without chili.
Having grown up in Modu, she was not someone who could eat spicy food. The spiciest chilies she had encountered were sweet peppers. This morning, out of curiosity, she had tried a small bite of chili from Shashi. She had to drink two bottles of water to stop.
Now, looking at the chilies on the table, even a cauliflower dish had red chilies, and so did the cabbage… She didn't know what she could eat.
Gu Qingyun and Gu Hanyun were doing a bit better. This father and son duo had clearly been seasoned in Shashi enough times to be able to handle some of the dishes.
"I'll order you a plate of steamed milk buns."
Lin Xiao, seeing that Gu Yunyun likely couldn't handle the spice, understood. This fragrant and spicy flavor not only made one sweat but also stimulated the appetite. He directly ordered a plate of steamed milk buns for her.
Gu Yunyun opened her mouth, unsure of what to say. But she truly couldn't eat this spicy food…
It smelled delicious, and she really wanted to try those vibrantly colored dishes.
"Why not… give it a try?"
Seeing her hesitation, Gu Hanyun asked at the opportune moment.
Gu Yunyun also noticed Lin Xiao's confident expression, as if he was certain she wouldn't dare to try. She immediately mustered her courage. It was just a little spicy food, no big deal!
She had even eaten spicy snacks before, so why would she be afraid of this?
Saying this, she picked up her chopsticks and took a bite of the cauliflower that looked the least spicy.
And then…
At first, Gu Yunyun showed no reaction. Thirty seconds after she slowly chewed and swallowed, her face turned bright red.
"Spicy!"
She gasped for air and took a sip of the hot tea on the table.