You've Got Mail: Cautionary Tale (YGMCT)

Chapter 30 - The General's EQ is Touching

Edited By DancingDolphinsYo

After coming to a consensus, Guan Shanjin packed both their luggage. He did not plan on staying in Qingcheng County for too long, as he had to immediately return to Bastion City after the New Year to help Mr. Lu prepare for his wedding. As such, he only packed a few sets of clothes as well as taels, and sending a letter to Su Yang in Goose City to ask him to prepare the New Year goods.

Wu Xingzi was woken up by the smell of food. Rubbing his tummy, he lazily opened his eyes. With his nose twitching, he accurately followed the scent to the table. He did not even notice that he was dressed only in thin, inner clothes, and by the time he realised, he did not even have time to pull on a robe.

While he was deeply asleep, Guan Shanjin had brought him back to his own wing. The furnishings were similar to that of Shuangye yard, and the structure was also about the same. Wu Xingzi was still bleary, and he had yet to notice anything amiss.

He only vaguely registered that he seemed to be taking a longer time than usual to reach the side hall. Only when he arrived did he snap out of it, and realised that there were two people sitting by the round table full of delicacies. One was Guan Shanjin, and the other was Mr. Lu whom he had just seen not too long ago.

Between the two of them, one was dressed in black, and the other white, so harmonious that it felt as natural as breathing. Wu Xingzi was dazed with the sight. If not for the hunger in his stomach, he was more than willing to continue looking at the both of them.

“Mr. Lu.” If Guan Shanjin was the only one around, Wu Xingzi would have just took his seat. They were used to each other, and so, they were not too particular with each other. However, with the presence of Mr. Lu, Wu Xingzi was a little more awkward. He kept feeling that in front of these two people, he was the extraneous outsider, and he was at a loss of how to behave.

“Mr. Wu.” Mr. Lu smiled faintly, calling out to him gently. “Quick, take a seat. Haiwang guessed that you’d wake up around this time due to hunger, and has specially asked the kitchen staff to prepare your favourite dishes. Come, eat! Don’t let them turn cold.”

Guan Shanjin sure made a really accurate guess. Wu Xingzi glanced at Guan Shanjin, feeling pleased. Most of the dishes on the table were truly what he liked. They were simple and plain, and not too elaborate, but they still looked extremely appetising.

Wu Xingzi sat down very naturally at the lowliest seat. He did not notice the crease of Guan Shanjin’s brows, and despite it not being obvious, Guan Shanjin’s eyes were very cold. He stared straight at Adviser Wu who was only concerned with the food, watching that extremely greedy person unconsciously revealing the tip of his tongue to lick his lips.

“Why is Mr. Wu still so distant?” Mr. Lu did not fail to notice Guan Shanjin’s expression. With a refined smile, he spoke to Wu Xingzi. “I’m very aware of the relationship between you and Haiwang, there’s no need to deliberately stay apart.”

Hmm? Wu Xingzi basically did not even pay close attention to what Mr. Lu was saying. He was very hungry, and all he could think about was, that braised trotters look very delicious! So fatty and tender, when I bite into it, the oil will definitely seep out. Later on, should I daringly take one and chew on it? Or should I just reservedly pick some meat off the bone and nibble on it?