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Even though Mu Xi and Xu Xiaoyan hadn't finished speaking, Ye Xinglan felt immense pressure from their surprised gazes, and her fair face visibly flushed red.
Ye Xinglan really couldn't understand how someone she met could be richer than her, even though she came from one of the top backgrounds in Douluo Continent and was a key student being groomed by Shrek Academy.
"Let's eat there, it's cheap and affordable!"
Seeing Ye Xinglan's embarrassment, Su Mo pointed to the crowded barbecue stall in the distance.
Seeing Su Mo speak up for her, Ye Xinglan suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with such sweetness that they seemed to stretch out like silk threads.
Gu Yue, who was standing to the side, felt a tightness in her heart upon seeing this.
Ye Xinglan's attitude towards Su Mo was already quite unusual, and now this idiot Su Mo is actually taking the initiative to help Ye Xinglan out of a predicament. Isn't he deliberately trying to provoke Ye Xinglan?
While everyone was distracted, Gu Yue stomped hard on Su Mo's foot.
Despite the pain, Su Mo maintained a calm and nonchalant expression, clearing her throat to change the subject, "What do you guys think?"
"can!"
Xu Xiaoyan and Mu Xi immediately raised their hands in agreement.
As long as they can be with Su Mo, they don't care what they eat.
The group immediately changed direction and headed towards the barbecue stall.
……
The barbecue stall was bustling with noise, the charcoal crackled, and the sparks from the dripping golden grease illuminated everyone's faces.
A rich aroma filled the night air, making the air incredibly tempting.
As soon as Su Mo sat down at the makeshift round table, Ye Xinglan, having learned her lesson the hard way, quickly sat down to Su Mo's right.
Having successfully secured a seat, Ye Xinglan's lips curled into a slight smile.
She proudly raised her snow-white chin at Xu Xiaoyan and Mu Xi, her eyes filled with the pride of victory.
Its expression was just like that of a victorious rooster strutting around with its head held high.
However, to Ye Xinglan's surprise, Xu Xiaoyan and Mu Xi remained silent and looked down at the menu in the face of her provocation.
This made Ye Xinglan feel a sense of powerlessness, like punching cotton.
"Thirty skewers of grilled meat, ten skewers of deep-sea squid, five servings of small yellow croaker, one serving of broccoli, one serving of edamame..."
After ordering, Su Mo closed her eyes and leaned back, when she felt a delicate touch on her neck.
Upon opening her eyes, she was greeted by Ye Xinglan's beautiful face, which carried a gentle smile.
"Honestly, you don't even pay attention when eating barbecue. It'll be a problem if you get your clothes dirty later."
As Ye Xinglan carefully tied Su Mo's apron, she murmured gently, her tone carrying a natural intimacy.
Her fair fingertips gently brushed against the back of Su Mo's neck, and her warm breath brushed against his ear.
This ambiguous, seemingly close yet distant gesture is enough to make any man's heart flutter.
Although Su Mo really wanted to continue enjoying it, seeing the death stare coming from the other side, Su Mo subconsciously shrank back and coughed awkwardly, "Ah... I can do it myself."
"Don't move! If you move again, you won't be able to fasten it properly."
Ye Xinglan raised her head, her tone carrying an undeniable air of authority.
Su Mo had no choice but to obediently follow Ye Xinglan's instructions.
Xu Xiaoyan and Mu Xi, who were sitting opposite Su Mo, were completely dumbfounded when they saw this scene. Ye Xinglan was too good at this!
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However, little did Xu Xiaoyan and the others know that this was just an appetizer. When the barbecue they ordered was served, Ye Xinglan brought out her motherly nature to the fullest.
"Su Mo, come on, try this, it's freshly baked!"
"Hey, don't rush, there are still fish bones on it, let me pick them out for you."
"Don't move, there's oil on your lips, let me wipe it off for you."
Looking at Ye Xinglan bustling around her, Su Mo couldn't help but laugh and cry. "Ye Xinglan, are you here to eat, or to take care of someone?"
Ye Xinglan smiled and replied matter-of-factly, "Of course it's to take care of you, otherwise why would I fight for this seat?"
"..."
Ye Xinglan's answer was so confident that Su Mo was completely speechless.
Although Su Mo knew from chatting with Ye Xinglan on WeChat that Ye Xinglan had a bit of a motherly personality, Su Mo knew that Ye Xinglan had a bit of a motherly personality.
But unexpectedly, Ye Xinglan's real-life motherly demeanor was even more terrifying than her online persona.
In the end, Su Mo didn't even know how she finished the meal.
All I remember is that later on, Xu Xiaoyan and Mu Xi joined the feeding frenzy, almost making him burst from overeating.
After finishing their meal, the group strolled along the coastline of Tianhai City.
The night was gentle, the sound of the tide lapping against the shore, and the sea breeze carrying a faint salty scent.
Su Mo and his group took off their shoes and stepped barefoot onto the soft sand. The fine sand slid between their toes, bringing a slight coolness.
The distant lighthouse flickered with a gentle light, as if whispering to the waves.
Ye Xinglan squinted slightly as she faced the sea breeze.
At that moment, the expression on her face was so gentle it was almost dreamlike.
Perhaps because she grew up on Poseidon Island, Ye Xinglan has always had an innate longing for the sea.
Looking at the endless coastline, Ye Xinglan, the old woman, finally let go of all her restraints.
Like many children seeing the sea for the first time, Ye Xinglan would squat down to pick up seashells one moment and chase after the waves the next. Her silvery laughter was carried away by the sea breeze, drifting between the night and the sound of the tide.
……
"Little Xinglan, you're finally back!"
As soon as Su Mo and the others returned to the Ragnar Hotel, Ning Yu, dressed in a white tracksuit and looking youthful and beautiful, suddenly appeared from some corner and hugged Ye Xinglan from behind.
Holding Ning Yu in her arms and nuzzling her head against her, Ye Xinglan was somewhat surprised. "Senior Ning, what are you doing here?"
"I'm here to wait for my favorite junior."
Ning Yu answered with a grin, and then reached out and pinched Ye Xinglan's chubby little face.
In front of everyone, especially in front of Su Mo, being treated like a kitten by Ning Yu made Ye Xinglan feel embarrassed. She quickly straightened her face and protested seriously, "Sister Ning!!!"
"Waaah~ Little Xinglan, you've changed! You used to always jump into my arms on your own~"
After being scolded by Ye Xinglan, Ning Yu pretended to pout and looked heartbroken.
"No way, Sister Ning, don't talk nonsense!"
"If you keep doing this, I'm not going to talk to you anymore."
Seeing Ning Yu start spouting nonsense, Ye Xinglan threatened her fiercely.
"Whee!"
Seeing that Ye Xinglan was getting angry, Ning Yu didn't dare to continue teasing her and quickly released her arms from around Ye Xinglan.
"Hello, my name is Ning Yu, the young sect master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
Ning Yu stretched out her hand, looking at Su Mo with a smile, her voice clear and confident.
"Xu Xiaoyan".
Before Su Mo could speak, Xu Xiaoyan preemptively grabbed Ning Yu's outstretched hand.
Ye Xinglan was already a headache enough, but if Ning Yu were to join in, Xu Xiaoyan would feel a headache just thinking about it.
Seeing Xu Xiaoyan protecting Su Mo like she was guarding her food, Ning Yu's eyes curved into a sly smile, and she covered her mouth and teased.
"Little brother Su Mo is really popular. No wonder our little Xinglan is so infatuated with you."
"Senior Ning Yu!"
Ye Xinglan's face flushed red instantly when Ning Yu directly exposed her little secret, and she even raised her voice several octaves in her haste.
"Senior Ning Yu, I think you're waiting for us here not just for Ye Xinglan, right?"
Su Mo gently patted Xu Xiaoyan's shoulder, signaling her to calm down.
"What keen insight!"
Ning Yu smiled slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes as she looked at Su Mo.
"If it weren't for the fact that you, little brother Su Mo, are already taken, I might have fallen for you too."
"..."
As soon as Ning Yu finished speaking, the air suddenly tightened.
Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, Ye Xinglan, and Mu Xi all turned their heads at the same time, and four pairs of eyes filled with "killing intent" were cast at Ning Yu.
Even though Ning Yu was used to big scenes, she was so frightened by the sudden death stare that she took a half step back.
"Just kidding, don't take it so seriously."
Ning Yu chuckled dryly and waved her hand, quickly adjusting her expression and regaining her usual composure.
"This is not the place to talk. Come with me!"
Ning Yu waved to Su Mo and the others, signaling them to follow.
Once inside the room that Ning Yu had booked, Ning Yu no longer hid anything from him.
He cut to the chase with Su Mo, "Little brother Su Mo, that guy Yu Longxin has gone mad. He insists on trying to ambush you in the singles competition."
"The Tianhai Alliance agreed to his request because of his status as a Shrek disciple."
As Ning Yu spoke, the smile on her face faded, and her tone became serious.
"Did Yu Longxin really sign up?"
Ye Xinglan was startled upon hearing this.
Although Yu Longxin had told Su Mo that they would meet on the arena, Ye Xinglan thought it was just Yu Longxin saying something in anger and didn't take it to heart.