Chapter 86 Everything Will Be Safe

Although Ren Nianxi was in charge of cooking Mr. Lu, there were hundreds of kinds of drinks and snacks in the shop, and she couldn't really order them all, so she just ordered five of each and asked the chef to make them.

After the servant put the food in the box, she followed him to the carriage outside the store.

Lu Wensheng and his son Lu Huai were already waiting by the side. Lu Wensheng smiled and nodded, "Thank you."

Lu Huai performed the salute in a proper manner, but he was still young and not well-trained, so he kept glancing in the direction of the food box.

Nian Xi was not familiar with the father and son, but because of a past encounter, she accompanied them to serve the tea and snacks. There was no need for greeting each other. After handing over the food box, she said goodbye and rode away.

"Nian'er!"

He hurriedly dismounted, rushed to Nianxi's side, looked at her for a moment and said, "Nian'er, are you okay?"

Nian Xi smiled and shook her head, "Nothing."

Gu Ci then turned to look at Lu Wensheng and greeted each other, "Lord Lu."

When facing their peers, especially outstanding peers, most men have a talent for being alert and defensive toward people and things that may bring threats to them.

It’s just that Gu Ci is too young and doesn’t know how to control such emotions.

Lu Wensheng glanced at Nianxi without leaving a trace, then nodded and said, "Gu command."

"What are you talking about?"

Facing Nianxi, Gu Ci's voice was much gentler. "I just went to your house and heard from the servants that something happened in the shop. Someone was playing tricks. What happened?"

Nian Xi chuckled softly, "It was a misunderstanding, it's all resolved."

Ever since "Half a Cup of Floating Life" opened, there have always been a lot of admirers who took the opportunity to get close to Nian Xi, and although I often criticized her, I couldn't extinguish the anger of those people.

When he saw Lu Wensheng and Nian Xi standing together and talking today, he immediately became alert.

Although Lu Wensheng is older now, when Gu Ci was a child, he was also one of the most handsome men in Beijing.

"Sister, I'm sorry for what happened today. Can I come here for tea and snacks again in the future?" Lu Huai asked suddenly.

Nian Xi nodded softly, "Of course."

"Then my father and I will go back first. Almond yogurt will not taste good if it gets cold." Lu Huai clapped his hands happily, "Sister, uncle, goodbye."

Gu Ci was stunned at first, then realized that the "uncle" was addressing him, and couldn't help but ask, "What did you call me?"

"Uncle." Lu Huai's eyes were full of innocence, and he looked extremely harmless. "Should I call you uncle?"

Gu Ci's attitude towards Lu Huai and his son, especially his scrutiny of Lu Wensheng, had obviously offended this good man, Lu Huai.

He shook his head and acted obediently, "Children's words are not to be contemplated, children's words are not to be contemplated~ Uncle, please don't take a child like me seriously."

Gu Ci was extremely handsome, and he had not yet reached adulthood. He had his hair tied up in a high ponytail, which made him look even more youthful. In any case, he had nothing to do with the word "old".

He was almost laughing out of anger.

He didn't know Lu Xiaoqi's character, but Nian Xi had experienced it to some extent. This child looked innocent, but he was actually a bit naughty.

Lu Wensheng rubbed his brows and said in a deep voice, "Xiao Qi."

Lu Huai immediately became obedient, holding his father's hand and getting on the carriage, muttering as he walked, "I thought my uncle was my sister's father. Was I wrong? It's really strange."

After he got into the carriage and sat down, he did not forget to lift the curtain and said loudly, "Sister, uncle, goodbye."

Nian Xi could probably guess what Xiao Lu Huai was thinking. She looked at the direction where the carriage was going away and sighed, "This child is quite polite."

Gu Ci said gloomily, "If you want to laugh, then laugh. Don't hold it back."

Nian Xi laughed out loud, her face turned red, tears welled up from the corners of her eyes, and then she gradually stopped laughing.

Gu Ci was also at a loss for words, "Master Lu is not such a perverse person. How could this child be so naughty?"

He asked, "The one the servants were talking about who was cheating and had an upset stomach, is that him?"

Nian Xi nodded and told the story.

She had not originally planned to come to the shop today, but now that she had finished her work, she was preparing to return home.

He politely helped her get on the carriage and got in himself. "Weren't we going to Panlou to eat hotpot that day? Are we going today?"

Nian Xi played with the forbidden steps beside her skirt and said without raising her head, "I have no appetite."

"The weather is so nice, shall we go release paper ibis? Didn't you say the other day that you wanted to release paper ibis again?"

"Not in the mood."

"It's still early, why don't you go for a hike? I have a villa with hot springs from Tushan. Would you like to soak in the hot springs?"

Gu Ci had a good temper and said a lot of words before Nian Xi finally put down the precious forbidden steps and raised his head to look at him, "Aren't you busy today? Did you think of me?"

Gu Ci said bitterly, "If you don't come, I will really become an uncle."

Nian Xi couldn't help laughing when she thought of Lu Huai's serious look as he was resigning from his post just now.

Seeing that she finally smiled, Gu Ci immediately squeezed over and sat next to Nianxi. He held her hand again and sighed, "Good Nian'er, don't be angry with me."

"I've missed you every day these days. Next time, I won't dare to break my promise again."

He spoke with genuine emotion, and his tone contained a sense of cherishment.

Nian Xi wasn't really angry. Seeing how pitiful he sounded, she softened her expression and asked, "Is everything resolved?"

Gu Ci hummed.

"I don't know what happened to you these days. I'm always worried."

Gu Ci opened his mouth to explain, but Nian Xi spoke first, "I know you don't want me to worry, but it's even more uncomfortable not knowing anything."

"Sixth brother, no matter what happens in the future, let me know, okay?"

"I miss you so much."

That feeling of powerlessness when you know something is going to happen is really uncomfortable.

Nian Xi's clear and sparkling almond eyes were full of gentle concern, and Gu Ci's heart felt as if soaked in hot spring water, warm and cozy.

He responded solemnly, "I'm sorry, Nian'er, I made you worry."

He leaned over, kissed Nianxi's forehead, and whispered,

"The war in the north is not as smooth as everyone expected. My father is worried about my two brothers and wants to go back. But His Majesty..."

"Everything is fine now. Father will return to the North soon."

But their marriage has to be postponed again.

Nian Xi was very happy. Things were going as Pei Jian had expected, which meant that everything was developing in a good direction and the ending of the previous life could be avoided.

"With the Duke of Zhen here, everything will be safe."