Qin Mu felt a bit uneasy being stared at by him, but still managed a smile and said, "He’s just worried I’ll co back too late, not that he’s monitoring having dinner with friends."
"Isn’t that basically the sa thing?"
Wen Runuan asked.
"Agreed!"
Xiaoi imdiately chid in.
Li Yu smiled faintly as he poured tea for the three ladies.
Xiaoi flashed her starry-eyed expression again, "Let do it!"
"You’re a lady, so it’s the gentleman’s duty to serve you all."
Li Yu didn’t look at her, but his words felt incredibly considerate and gentlemanly—especially to Xiaoi, who was a single, unmarried person.
"Actually, I used to have so misunderstandings about you, but now I think you’re genuinely amazing. You’re more outstanding than most n: you’re hardworking, adaptable, resilient, and most importantly, extrely handso."
"Please, can we just eat in peace?"
Qin Mu couldn’t stand listening any longer.
Li Yu nodded, "I fully agree with your statent."
Wen Runuan shot him a look of disdain, "Can’t you be normal for once?"
"Am I abnormal?"
Li Yu turned to Xiaoi with a faint glance.
"Not at all! I think you’re completely normal, and especially fantastic."
Xiaoi said in her infatuated tone, as if she’d go to any lengths—be a slave, or do so ridiculous, wild things—yes, even commit cris, as long as Li Yu gave the order.
Li Yu chuckled. A waiter ca to take their orders, and Li Yu acted gentlemanly, handing the nu to the ladies. He rely sat beside them, ordering a bottle of red wine he personally liked.
Qin Mu and Wen Runuan had intended to choose a milder red wine, but since Li Yu wouldn’t finish an entire bottle alone, they ended up drinking the sa one he chose.
Xiaoi was even more eager to try the wine Li Yu preferred, curious about its flavor.
But once the red wine was poured, they could sll right away how strong it was.
It didn’t matter much, though—everyone planned to have just one glass each, except for Li Yu and Xiaoi, who wasn’t sure how much she’d end up drinking either.
Qin Mu and Wen Runuan reckoned that tonight, no matter how much Li Yu poured, Xiaoi would finish it.
As the dishes were served, the group started eating.
"I heard you’ve gathered twelve young and beautiful actresses from the entertainnt industry to star with you in this palace drama, and you even got Lin Lang and Minghuang to do supporting roles?"
Wen Runuan asked before taking a bite.
"No! I’m not the leading role this ti. Minghuang is the male lead."
Li Yu replied.
"Minghuang is the male lead?"
Wen Runuan looked at him in disbelief. Qin Mu and Xiaoi were equally puzzled.
"Yes! That was Minghuang’s condition for joining, and honestly, in terms of overall qualifications, he’s indeed better suited for the emperor role."
"Then what about you?"
"I’m playing the sixth prince."
A knowledgeable, elegant scholar with a refined deanor—the ’graceful prince.’
This character may appear ordinary, but anyone who knows the story understands that if perford well, this role can rival the popularity of Minghuang’s lead.
"Still, isn’t it such a pity? You’ve always played the male lead."
Xiaoi said with a touch of heartbreak, her voice soft.
"Perhaps in a few more years I’ll retire behind the scenes. As long as I can develop the studio, playing supporting roles occasionally doesn’t matter."
Li Yu said calmly and confidently, switching the placent of two dishes.
Qin Mu glanced at the plate of stead fish set in front of her and felt a jolt in her heart. She raised her eyes to look at him.
He smiled and said, "I heard you don’t like eating seaweed."
Qin Mu didn’t respond, instead turning to look at Xiaoi. Xiaoi appeared just as baffled, and Qin Mu changed the subject, "Thank you."
Wen Runuan also found it strange but decided not to ask further.
While in the restroom, Qin Mu and Wen Runuan washed their hands together, and Wen Runuan couldn’t help but ask, "How does Li Yu know you don’t like seaweed?"
"If I know, that’d surely be surprising!"
Qin Mu said, squeezing so soap into her palm and gently rubbing her hands together.
"That guy pays so much attention to you—it can’t be just a casual interest, right?"
Wen Runuan remarked.
Qin Mu washed her hands, smiling faintly, "Other people can gossip all they want, but can’t you refrain from doing so?"
Qin Mu pleaded, her smile still lingering.
"If I think about it carefully, he might seem like the ultimate gentleman, and we’ve had als together a few tis, but I’ve never seen him care about like this."
"Sis, spare , will you?"
Qin Mu finished washing her hands and, while drying them, turned to continue pleading.
If President Mu overheard this, what would happen then?
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