CHAPTER 355: CHAPTER 352: WHOSE DOG ISN’T TIED UP

Suddenly interrupted, Si Lengyue’s face turned cold. She looked at the spoiled young girl at the door with a frosty expression, not moving an inch, only glancing at Qin Liuxi with apologetic eyes.

Although they met halfway, it was agreed that she would host this meal. Thus, Qin Liuxi was her honored guest. They were having a good conversation, and anyone would be unhappy if disturbed.

Not to mention, this was the first time she formally invited Qin Liuxi to dine.

Qin Liuxi comforted with a glance, assuring that there was no need for sorry, she didn’t mind.

The young girl in light pink clothing at the doorway, seeing that no one was moving, became furious, her face turning bright red as she shrieked, "Did you hear what I said?"

Wang Chuan, frightened by the high-pitched scream, burrowed into Qin Liuxi’s embrace.

This sister is terrifying.

Seeing this, Qin Liuxi’s face turned cold, and her eyes sharp as knives, she looked at the young girl: "You scared my person."

The young girl, startled by her fierce gaze, felt a chill down her spine and subconsciously stepped back two steps, her face turning pale.

Si Lengyue had already stood up, coldly saying, "Get out."

Despite her young age, she had been doing business with her mother since childhood and later handled it on her own. Even though she carried a curse, her prominent business background and constant commerce dealings endowed her with a powerful presence.

Just two words from her turned the young girl even paler.

What kind of people are these, each one more terrifying than the last, no, the one just now who is gender-neutral is even more terrifying, that look was like they wanted to slice someone with a knife.

Si Lengyue no longer looked at her but turned to the sweat-drenched shopkeeper who had rushed in, saying in a deep voice, "Your shop claims to treat all customers equally with its long-established reputation, is this how you serve? I was unaware that diners seated in a private room, having already ordered, could still be driven out. Zuixian Building? Hah, nothing much after all."

Qin Liuxi gently patted Wang Chuan’s back to comfort him, remaining silent.

The shopkeeper nodded and bowed, saying, "My lady, don’t be angry. It’s our fault for the poor service that startled you. For this bill, I can give a 10% discount." He then turned to the young girl in pink, saying, "Miss Ding, the Falling Maple private room also has excellent views. You may move there."

"Why isn’t it every time our Ding Family comes to support that we use this private room?" the young girl in pink said. "How about this, they can switch rooms with us, and I’ll pay their bill. That would settle it, right?"

The young girl in pink looked at the two disdainfully and arrogantly.

Qin Liuxi did not return home overnight, and although she had used a Detoxification Talisman, the clothes she had been wearing for two days were wrinkled and didn’t look very elegant. Meanwhile, Si Lengyue wore an ice-blue robe with an embroidered bustier dress adorned with beautifully detailed crabapple flowers and lifelike butterflies. As she moved, the light fabric of the robe fluttered, giving her an ethereal appearance.

Moreover, her beauty was stark with a cold demeanor, adorned with not many accessories, just a Purple Jade Hairpin and matching earrings, but her chilly demeanor made her impossible to ignore.

The young girl in pink was not ugly herself, but beside Si Lengyue, she seemed like a plain white flower, which fueled her jealousy.

Hearing her declare her family name, Qin Liuxi glanced again, recognizing she was from the Ding family, whose ladies were known to be quite ’capable’.

Si Lengyue sneered, "What a haughty attitude. Upon entering Zuixian Building, who can’t afford this bill?"

Everyone knows Zuixian Building is famously expensive.

"You!"

The shopkeeper was troubled as Ding family’s young ’hot pepper’ was known for her fierce and spoiled temper in Li City. Although not exactly a flattering reputation, she was the legitimate and youngest daughter of Magistrate Ding, especially favored by her family. Thus, those of lesser status than the Ding family would avoid her if possible.

Yet unexpectedly, this unfamiliar face, oh, not unfamiliar anymore, had appeared at the Embroidery Workshop across the street a few days ago and was rumored to be the new boss, a business person with quite the commanding presence. Her background wasn’t clear, so it was best not to offend her casually.

"Sister Fang."

Hearing this call, the pink-dressed young girl felt as if she had found her backbone and said, "Sister, your timing is perfect. Our usual private room has been taken by others. Even offering to pay their bill won’t make them leave, they’re so disrespectful."

Ding Suman frowned and as she approached the door, her eyes met Qin Liuxi’s, causing her heart to skip a beat unexpectedly.

It was the distinguished guest of Prince Rui, surnamed Qin.

Qin Liuxi just glanced at her and said to Si Lengyue, "I had predicted before coming here that we would encounter stray dogs blocking the way, and indeed we did. I wonder whose dog it is, not leashed and barking madly."

Everyone: "..."

A smile tinted Si Lengyue’s eyes.

The pink-dressed young girl, so angry her face contorted, almost charged forward, "Who are you calling a dog?"

Qin Liuxi glanced over, scoffing, "Of course, I’m scolding the dog that blocked my way at the alley and barked madly. Who did the young lady think I was scolding?"

"You... you..."

The young girl’s eyes reddened. Clearly, he was insulting her without explicitly saying so.

Ding Suman felt uncomfortable, but fortunately, her own people had arrived. She turned around, "Big Brother, the Luoshuang private room has been taken."

Turning their gaze, Qin Liuxi and the others saw two young masters and a young lady approaching.

Among them, one was Ding Suman’s elder brother. Following them were a man and woman, the man handsome and the woman quietly elegant, both exuding an aura of nobility, their exact family background unknown.

"Can’t they switch rooms?" Ding Yongliang knitted his brows, his eyes flashing with marvel at the sight of the cool and beautiful Si Lengyue.

Qin Liuxi’s smile was ambiguous.

Ding Yongliang stepped forward, clasping his hands in a formal greeting, "Miss, if it may be possible..."

"Impossible!" Si Lengyue coldly interrupted him, then said to the shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, I thought we had made our intentions clear, but apparently, your business operates on the principle of the strong bullying the weak!"

The shopkeeper was sweating profusely.

"Brother Ding, it’s just a meal. There’s no harm in using another private room. There’s no need to trouble others," spoke the noble young man in a purple robe calmly, nodding slightly towards Qin Liuxi and her group in greeting.

Since the guest himself suggested so, though the Ding family members were annoyed, they couldn’t make a scene and said, "Then let’s settle for the Luofeng room."

They all exited accordingly.

"What now, leaving without an apology after disturbing us? Is this the upbringing of the Ding family?" Qin Liuxi spoke up.

Ding Yongliang and the pink-dressed young girl were stunned; she actually knew who they were and still dared to offend?

Ding Suman quickly whispered something to Ding Yongliang’s ear. Surprised, he nevertheless stepped forward: "We apologize for disturbing your meal; that was our fault. May I ask who this young master is?"

However, Qin Liuxi looked past him to the other two, saying, "You two, there’s a shop named Feichang Dao in the alley on Red and White Street in Shouxi Square, which might relieve your worries. Feel free to visit if you’re interested."

The noble young man, taken aback, looked back with deep eyes slightly squinting, a dark gleam flashing across.