Cheng Ling was dressed lightly and she was also very cold.

"Let's go!"

Xiao Liu was a little surprised, "Is the event over?"

"Not yet, but we can go now."

Xiao Liu glanced towards the event venue and said, "You're the one who said you were leaving, so don't blame me if something goes wrong."

Why are you talking so much nonsense? We told you to leave, so we let you go. Who asked you to take responsibility?

This woman actually dared to yell at him!

Xiao Liu looked at Cheng Ling in surprise.

"You think you're all grown up now? Can you fly now? You're talking so arrogantly now?"

"You must have been chilled to the bone and are just overthinking and talking nonsense."

After saying that, Cheng Ling headed towards the parking lot.

She was also shivering from the cold.

After a few seconds of hesitation, Xiao Liu followed Cheng Ling.

It's good that we don't have to wait in the cold wind anymore.

He was hungry now, and the bread in his pocket was cold and hard, making it difficult to swallow.

...

Back in the car, it was finally warm.

Xiao Liu also turned on the heating.

Cheng Ling: "Sister Chu said we're going to have barbecue at Zhuyuan."

Xiao Liu replied irritably, "I know."

If we go now, they'll probably have already finished eating.

All that was left were the bones of the kiln-roasted chicken.

Eating barbecue like this probably won't taste good at all.

Ugh... What a disappointment today!

...

Half an hour later, Xiao Liu arrived at the bamboo garden.

It's almost eight o'clock now.

The bamboo garden is bustling with activity; they're preparing for a barbecue!

In the living room, some people are playing chess, while others are eating fruit and chatting animatedly.

Upon seeing Xiao Liu, Qin Yun joked, "You really came here to gnaw on bones?"

Xiao Liu couldn't possibly laugh. She glared at Qin Yun and said, "Can't you have any conscience? We've known each other for years, you know!"

"There's fruit and gingerbread. Have some first, and I'll bake some for you later."

"Forget it, I'll do it myself. Self-sufficiency is the way to go." It was too cold, so Xiao Liu sat down by the grill to warm his hands first.

Cheng Ling went to change her clothes first; she was cold too.

She came directly from the event venue, wearing only a long coat.

She was wearing a strapless dress underneath, which seemed to let in some air; it must be cold!

...

After changing her clothes, Cheng Ling sat down next to Xiao Liu, as if that seat was reserved for her.

Xiao Liu has already started grilling chicken wings; they're not cooked yet, but his mouth is already watering.

Suddenly, a fragrant aroma wafted over.

The aroma is getting closer and closer; it's right in front of me.

Haixia: "The young mistress instructed me to heat it up in the microwave. You can eat it while it's hot."

Xiao Liu saw dumplings and roasted chicken.

There's also mutton soup.

Xiao Liu was deeply moved and looked at Qiao Chu.

"Thank you, young mistress!"

Qin Yun: "You said we have no conscience. We shared a whole kiln-roasted chicken, but you and Cheng Ling shared the whole thing."

Xiao Liu: "Young mistress, you guys are so heartless, you've been taking such good care of me."

Jiang Zhi: "Oh... you're trying to suck up to me!"

Xiao Liu: "I'm starving! I'm not talking to you guys anymore, I need to fill my stomach."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Liu picked up a dumpling, blew on it, and put it in his mouth to eat.

It's so delicious!

It is indeed shrimp filling.

"Delicious...delicious! Tasty!"

Soon, Xiao Liu ate a second one.

Cheng Ling ate rather elegantly, and she also thought it was delicious.

Xiao Liu opened the foil, put on disposable gloves, and tore off a chicken leg for Cheng Ling.

In an instant, Nangong Jin and Qin Yun started to tease, and Luo Luo also laughed.

"You little rascal, you really know how to be chivalrous!"

Xiao Liu glared at Qin Yun and Nangong Jin and said, "You guys are really heartless! You're joking about this! If I eat it myself and ignore her, wouldn't you say I'm not a gentleman? Anyway, you'll be the ones saying it, so I'll start eating and you can say whatever you want."

Luo Luo chimed in, "That makes sense! Those who make sarcastic remarks will be caught red-handed one day, hmph... you should all be prepared!"

Qin Yun: "Let's not talk about this anymore, let's have some beer."

Qin Yun also gave a can of beer to Zhi Ye and Nangong Jin, but he didn't give one to Xiao Liu.

Drivers are not allowed to drink alcohol.

...

Not long after, the chef brought out two servings of grilled fish.

One spicy, one non-spicy.

Jiang Zhi: "Look, aren't we good to you? This was made especially for you, knowing you haven't eaten."

Qin Yun chimed in, "I helped grill the two fish and even turned them over."

Xiao Liu laughed, "Alright, at least you guys have some humanity. You slapped me first, then gave me a date."

Jiang Zhi: "I was just teasing you. My wife is really kind and takes special care of you."

Cheng Ling smiled, also quite touched, "Thank you, Sister Chu."

Qiao Chu: "You're welcome! You guys eat first, we'll grill something. It's not easy for you to be out in the cold wind."

...

A little while later, the chef brought over a plate of prawns.

"These are the shrimp that the young master specifically ordered to be left behind. We only caught them and blanched them after you arrived. Eat them while they're hot, because they'll taste a bit fishy when they're cold."

Xiao Liu: "Thank you... thank you... I'm so happy!"

Jiang Zhi: "Xiao Liu, you've given me more than one date, and I remember it all. Let's share the good times together!"

Xiao Liu: "It's a holiday, don't be so sentimental, I'm almost moved to tears."

Jiang Zhi: "Let's clink glasses. We'll be driving, so we can only drink beverages. Safety first."

Everyone responded, cheers!

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