She roughly knew where the problem lay. Was it her studies?
The door to the private room was pushed open, and a handsome young man walked in. "Little darling, are you looking for me again—are there other people?"
"Brother Jiayan, please sit down." Mu Yaqian smiled even more brightly, and her voice became even softer and more delicate.
Ye Jiayan, the eldest son of the Ye family.
Here it's worth mentioning that the Ye family's status in Shuimu City is second only to the Mu family. They've achieved this in just three generations. Mu Yaqian has always felt that if the Mu family didn't possess the ability to control water, Shuimu City would have been renamed long ago.
Hearing her tone, Ye Jiayan felt a chill run down his spine and sat down next to Mu Yaqian. "And who is this?"
"Mu Xuan is my cousin. She has been studying away from home with my cousin and doesn't go out often even when she comes back. It's normal that Jia Yan doesn't recognize her."
Mu Xuan smiled, "You must be the eldest son of the Ye family. I've heard of you before."
"Miss Mu."
Before Mu Yaqian could say anything more, the door to the private room opened again, and a waiter brought in the food.
Although robots are quite common in the interstellar age, the upper class still prefers human services, which gives them a sense of superiority.
As she looked at the dishes being served, Mu Xuan's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly. She was probably going to be badly tricked by her brother and that wretched girl this time.
Seeing the last soup being brought in by the waiter, Mu Yaqian said, "Let's eat—ah!"
Mu Yaqian suddenly stood up. Somehow, the steaming soup had spilled directly onto her skirt, and a section of her exposed arm was also scalded.
Ye Jiayan's expression changed drastically. "How did you handle this!"
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry." The waiter hurriedly helped Mu Yaqian wipe her face. "I didn't mean to."
Mu Yaqian looked at him with a venomous gaze, "Since you can't handle things, then don't bother with this hand—"
"Aren't you going out yet!" Ye Jiayan grabbed the girl's arm.
Unexpectedly, there was a twist, and the waiter seemed taken aback.
"Aren't you going to get lost?" Mu Yaqian looked at the hand on her arm, her voice filled with anger.
"Yes, yes, I'll get out of here." The envoy quickly withdrew.
Mu Xuan stood up, "Xiao Qian, you..."
"Get out!" Mu Yaqian gave Mu Xuan the same answer.
I was taken out on someone else.
Mu Xuan's smile froze, then she got up and left.
The door to the private room closed, and Ye Jiayan let go of the door. He had just breathed a sigh of relief when he suddenly frowned. The next moment, the chopsticks on the table flew out and landed precisely on the surveillance camera in the corner.
The screen went black, and several people in one of the rooms frowned.
"He is Ye Jiayan, the eldest son of the Ye family, and also the object of Xiaoqian's—well, Miss's—heart's affections," a young man nearby explained.
"Mainly infatuated?" The young man in the purple suit raised an eyebrow, his flippant tone sending a shiver down the spines of those around him.
"That's right—she likes all handsome young men." His voice had barely faded when another young man in a black suit quickly left the room. "Young Master Yu, you…"
"Let's take a look together." Ling Chen, the young man in the purple suit, smiled and followed Ling Yu as he left.
Two or three people chased after them as they left...
The door to the private room opened again, and Mu Yaqian frowned as she looked over. "You guys haven't—uh, this young man is really handsome!"
He's a really cool guy. And he looks kind of familiar.
Ling Yu froze, but the girl's gaze was so clear, filled only with admiration. He was momentarily at a loss as to whether or not he should reprimand her.
Helpless, Ye Jiayan put down the serving chopsticks she was using to add food to Mu Yaqian's plate. "This gentleman has come to the wrong place..."
Before Ye Jiayan could finish speaking, he was sent flying and crashed into the wall behind him.
Mu Yaqian's eyes turned cold, and she stood up. "What do you mean?"
The girl wore a long blue dress, had a delicate face, and her black hair was casually draped behind her. Paired with clear and innocent eyes, she looked extremely harmless.
But I just watched.
Recalling the information he had seen earlier, Ling Yu's gaze deepened. "How's your arm?"
An arm? Mu Yaqian was taken aback, then a roguish smile appeared on her face. "Little brother, are you concerned about me?"
"Be serious."
Mu Yaqian raised an eyebrow, walked towards Ling Yu, and gently brushed his arm with her right hand. "How do you think I should be serious, Iceberg Brother?"
The gentle touch made Ling Yu freeze again, and for a moment only three words came to his mind—"needs discipline."
Ye Jiayan, who had just gotten up from the ground, saw this scene and her eyelids twitched. This little rascal really was...
"Yaqian!"
A familiar voice rang out, and Mu Yaqian's smile vanished. She looked past Ling Yu and towards the person behind him. "So it's my cousin who's back."
"What are you doing? Let go right now!" Mu Rui scolded, but a hint of joy was in his heart.
You've got your hands on Mu Yaqian, so what if you come from a high-ranking family? You're still doomed.
Mu Yaqian didn't miss the hint of joy in his eyes; it seemed the problem lay with this icy man beside her.
Mu Yaqian stepped back and returned to Ye Jiayan's side. "Brother Jiayan, let's go somewhere else."
Ye Jiayan wanted to agree, but both mental pressures were directed at him. If he agreed, he'd probably become an idiot...
"Not leaving?" Mu Yaqian took Ye Jiayan's arm, and the oppressive aura directed at him instantly vanished.
"Yaqian," Mu Rui frowned, "Let go! Don't you, a girl, have any shame?"
"Don't order me around!" Mu Yaqian turned to look at him, and a dark shadow surged out from behind her, heading straight for Mu Rui.
The young man instinctively turned to the side, only to find a bloody gash on his chest, while the dark figure had vanished once more.
"Mu Yaqian, you..."
"What about me?" Mu Yaqian smiled innocently. "My cousin is back, my older cousin must know, right? The Mu family must know too."
"What does this have to do with you...?"
"It's very important! Take care, cousin."
After Mu Yaqian finished speaking, she pulled Ye Jiayan to leave, but they were stopped by someone.
Ling Chen wore a purple suit, but instead of appearing seductive, he exuded mystery and nobility. He had the same appearance as the iceberg from before, but due to the difference in temperament, he appeared wise and polite.
“Going out like this is not the demeanor of a young lady from a prominent family.”
Seeing his gaze fall on the spot where she had spilled soup, Mu Yaqian almost laughed in anger, "And who are you? What right do you have to tell me what to do?"
“Ling Chen, this is Ling Yu. You can call us brothers.”
elder brother?
Mu Yaqian was taken aback. She carefully examined the newcomers and finally understood why their features looked familiar. They were similar to hers.
But the problem is—
"Didn't Miss Mu say you were an orphan?" Ye Jiayan asked.
Mu Yaqian followed his words and replied, "My cousin said that all my family members are dead, and they are the ones who took me in."
The Ling brothers exchanged a glance, both seeing the coldness in each other's eyes. What exactly was the Mu family up to?
Mu Rui: "...Don't talk nonsense. When did my little sister say such a thing? Hurry up and call me brother?"
Mu Yaqian wasn't swayed by the change of topic. "Didn't you say that? But I remember my cousin..."
"Call me brother."
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