"Thank you, Brother Qingqing." Hua Xiaolou bowed slightly in thanks.
Lu Mo's eyes turned cold. Tie Dan, who was next to him, looked up in confusion, feeling that something was off about the captain today, but he couldn't figure out what it was.
What exactly happened?
Ruan Yingzi, who was focused on gnawing on ribs, also looked up suspiciously and glanced at Hua Xiaolou several times. She frowned slightly. This little shou would never even call her by her name before, so why would he call Ye Qingqing by her name today?
Hua Xiaolou seemed oblivious to everything, lowering his head to focus on drinking his soup. The ribs Lu Mo had placed on his plate lay quietly, untouched by his gaze.
Lu Mo frowned. He felt he shouldn't be so petty, but the reality kept provoking him. How could he not overthink it?
A delicate and handsome man suddenly appeared between him and Ye Qingqing. Although he was certain that the girl was only acting out of pity and had absolutely no other intentions towards Hua Xiaolou, but...
He couldn't be sure what Hua Xiaolou was thinking.
Moreover, the more he looks at Hua Xiaolou, the more he feels that she has ulterior motives.
The alarm escalated again. Thinking of the hands he had just seen, Lu Mo's heart tightened. He took a deep look at Hua Xiaolou, who was sipping his soup with his head down. There was no denying that Hua Xiaolou was the most beautiful man he had ever seen, even more beautiful than Ye Xunmei.
However, now it seems that Ye Xunmei is more pleasing to the eye.
At least Ye Xunmei won't compete with him for Ye Qingqing.
Looking at Hua Xiaolou's patched clothes, one patch after another, the jacket was almost covered with patches, and the original color of the fabric could no longer be seen. However, the stitches of the patches were very fine, which could not hide the shabby nature of this handmade cotton-padded jacket.
However, Hua Xiaolou's noble demeanor was completely at odds with his tattered clothes.
And the way he drank the soup was completely unlike that of a country boy, and his…
"Where is Hua's hometown?" Lu Mo asked softly.
Hua Xiaolou trembled, like a frightened deer. Tie Dan, seeing this, felt a headache coming on and couldn't help but scold, "My captain just asked you a question, why are you so scared? You're more timid than a woman."
"I'm sorry... I... I didn't mean to..." Hua Xiaolou lowered her head apologetically, her voice barely audible.
"Why are you doing this again? I didn't do anything. People will think I beat you up!" Tie Dan scolded impatiently.
Hua Xiaolou trembled again, looking like a wronged young wife, her fair fingers twisting nervously, truly a pitiful sight.
Lu Mo shook his head slightly at the indignant Tie Dan, who had no choice but to shut up. He was extremely aggrieved, though. He hadn't even lifted a finger, so why was he acting all wronged and being unfairly accused of bullying him? He was furious!
Ye Qingqing also disliked Hua Xiaolou's behavior, but considering that he was born weak and must have lived with discrimination and exclusion since childhood, it was normal for him to lack confidence, just like Tang Yuanyuan in the past.
Just as she was about to say a few words of comfort, Tang Yuanyuan spoke first. She glared at Tiedan fiercely, then turned her head and put on a gentle smile, softly comforting him, "Tiedan has a naturally loud voice, but he actually has a very kind heart. Don't be afraid."
"It's my fault, it has nothing to do with anyone else..."
Hua Xiaolou spoke softly, but her head remained lowered.
Seeing that he had almost finished his soup, Tang Yuanyuan ladled out another half bowl for him, saying, "You're weak, so drink more soup!"
Seeing Hua Xiaolou reminded Tang Yuanyuan of her past self, who was also insecure and timid. No matter what happened, her first reaction was to take the blame upon herself to avoid further scolding...
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