"…"

"…"

"…"

Since we ran into each other, let's eat something.

When going out and accidentally bumping into some friends, this is often the outcome. Run into each other, then eat something and drink something together. However, this time there was a true gold-and-silver local tycoon in the team. Swire controlled a large amount of Lungmen real estate and shops, directly finding one of their family's best establishments. Amidst melodious music and a slightly elegant atmosphere, the group of five sat with each other, chatting happily… was non-existent.

Rather, it was now completely a taste of 'the calm before the storm' . Whether it was Hoshiguma, leaning against the corner wall with both hands tucked into her sleeves, squatting there pretending not to exist, eyes vacant as if suddenly deceased on the spot. Or Swire, constantly caressing her luxury goods, occasionally looking at Ch'en, Sora, and Li Lin with a playful gaze.

Just these two people's styles were already very different. And the remaining three were even more twisted beyond belief.

Ch'en kept her eyes closed, constantly sipping tea, but not a single drop of water was swallowed. Sora, using a standard grappling hold, restrained one of Li Lin's hands, constantly inquiring solicitously beside Li Lin, who was pale but could only force a smile, leaning extremely close, looking like conjoined twins at first glance. If not for seeing Li Lin's dazed expression and pale lips, one would really think they were deeply in love with each other.

Of course, this was also due to the keen observation skills of several superintendents. If it were an ordinary person, they absolutely wouldn't see that Sora's seemingly intimate arm-holding was actually a grappling technique, nor would they see if the smile on Li Lin's face was genuinely pale and weak or just embarrassed by his girlfriend's cuteness.

Sigh, the result of seeing through everything is just so precise and elegant.

Swire smiled, shook her head, and signaled the waiter to serve a few of her favorite dishes.

Looking at the few people in a cold war, she smiled, passed over the menu, and touched the ornament on her tail with a reserved expression.

"It's rare for everyone to gather together outside, so just casually order something you like to eat. This restaurant's red wine steak has a very unique taste, and some of the spicy meat dishes made with their self-developed seasonings are very famous dishes in Lungmen. I highly recommend everyone order some."

And looking at the dazzling array of food above, Li Lin showed an interested expression.

"Ooh? So much delicious food? Then if someone's treating, I won't be polite. Give me three of each of the best things on there—Hiss!"

"Miss Swire, won't this be too expensive for you?"

"It's fine, it's fine, all our own business, the actual cost isn't as high as you imagine."

Watching Sora press down on the honest man's waist to stop him from speaking, Swire barely managed not to laugh out loud.

She was starting to believe what Ch'en said before, that Li Lin was actually an honest and upright person. Looking at Li Lin, clutching the soft flesh on his waist, daring to be angry but not speak out, Swire smiled generously, casually beckoned the waiter, and ordered a table full of signature dishes for her colleagues who hadn't seen the world.

The restaurant chef, originally standing by ready to explain, saw Swire personally ordering everything to be served, and cursed inwardly ( vulgar curse); making a table full of signature dishes, all requiring the head chef, would probably be exhausting. But there was no choice; Swire was, after all, the young lady, the supreme commander. The chef also silently glanced at Li Lin's back, scratched his bald head, and returned to the back kitchen to prepare the dishes. The scene instantly became incomparably harmonious.

"Speaking of which, I remember Miss Sora isn't a very well-known idol singer recently?"

Seeing the atmosphere gradually becoming awkward, Ch'en finally stopped her aimless tea-drinking action and casually looked towards the beautiful girl beside Li Lin.

However, Sora herself didn't react to this action; instead, Li Lin asked somewhat surprisedly:

"You know Sora?"

"In Lungmen, perhaps there aren't many who don't know her?"

Swire, picking up her teacup, looked at the bewildered Li Lin, her mood rarely improving considerably, and explained:

"After all, she's a very famous idol singer, the king of traffic in Lungmen. And recently, her musical style has changed drastically; several rock songs and powerful vocal pieces have already established her historical position in Lungmen. Countless people search for her whereabouts every day, but no one has really seen her much."

"Yes. Third place in successive record sales charts; the two ahead are The Emperor and DDD, and these two will also soon be crushed by Sora's album 'Queen'. It's hard to imagine a little girl who has always been jumping and bouncing suddenly expressing her feelings with such a serious tone and passionate music. Now, many fans outside, if they knew we were eating with Sora, might not be able to resist attacking us."

"Is Sora really that amazing?"

Looking at the little girl hugging his arm proudly, Li Lin said somewhat strangely:

"I haven't watched much news, I didn't even know. Sounds fake. With her behavior—Hiss…"

"Really now, acting like this when others are around, Sora, I'm very hurt~"

Sora smiled, baring her canine teeth.

"Clearly already my boyfriend."

"Boyfriend? Isn't it fa—Ouch!"

"Ouch?"

"Not ouch, it's Vio, a composer friend of mine. Right?" Sora smiled, waved her hand, then turned to look at Li Lin with a beaming smile. Somehow, despite her gentle smiling appearance, Li Lin felt a chill run from head to toe, and couldn't help but nod subconsciously.

And looking at the bewildered expressions of the others, Sora still wore that perfect smile, held Li Lin's arm, stood up directly, and dragged him towards the restroom. While walking, she even smiled and explained:

"Sorry, I might need to take a call. By the way, Li Lin, come here for a moment. I won't hide things from you, let's go together."

"If you're going to the restroom yourself, just go, why make me accompan—"

"Come. Here. For. A. Moment."

"…I'll go right away."

"…??"

'Whipped? Or is there another hidden reason?'

That Kazimierz butcher? Has such a domestic side?

Watching Sora drag Li Lin towards the restroom, Hoshiguma, who had been playing dead nearby, rolled her eyes and looked towards Swire, who was enjoying the show from the sidelines. Swire, however, returned an 'OK' gesture, signaling everything was under control. And Ch'en, looking at the backs of the two, narrowed her eyes professionally. Her relaxed posture seemed to have confirmed something.

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