However, even though Qingque was playing with the jade amulet, her mind wasn't on it at all!
"Are these two not even bothering to act anymore?! They're just openly whispering in front of me?!"
"Phew! I just hope April Seven doesn't tattle on me to Diviner Fu! At least not after I treated her to a meal!"
Qingque thought this to herself, her eyes occasionally glancing at Selene and Fu Xuan, but quickly looking away.
What she didn't know, however, was that Selene had no intention of tattling right now. Her current "main mission" was to appease Diviner Fu, who had suddenly gotten angry for some unknown reason!
Although, Selene had never actually reported Qingque's slacking off to Fu Xuan...
Under the tablecloth, after Selene had warmed Fu Xuan's right hand, she released Fu Xuan's soft little hand.
Though she was a bit reluctant, it probably wasn't good to keep holding her hand, right? Besides, the dishes were about to be served, weren't they?
After Selene released Fu Xuan's right hand, Fu Xuan's previously relaxed brow furrowed visibly.
Suddenly, Selene became a little nervous again!
"Why is Diviner Fu frowning again? Is she unhappy again?"
Selene thought to herself.
Fu Xuan: Hmph! I am unhappy!
And Qingque, sitting across from them, was also a bit flustered.
Qingque: Why is Diviner Fu frowning? Did April Seven tattle on me?! Damn it! If that's really the case! Then I'll expose her skipping work too!
While Selene was lost in thought, Fu Xuan slightly leaned over towards Selene.
Selene: Don't come over!!!
Diviner Fu, who had moved a little closer to Selene, slowly extended her left hand under the tablecloth and placed it on Selene's thigh.
Feeling the touch on her leg, Selene involuntarily trembled again.
Fu Xuan: ...After waiting for about half a minute, Fu Xuan saw that Selene had no other reaction besides a slight tremor!
In her helplessness, Fu Xuan had no choice but to remind this idiot.
She gently pinched Selene's thigh with her left index finger and thumb to prompt her.
"Hmm? This girl's thigh feels pretty good to pinch! Very soft! Very comfortable! Not bad, not bad!"
Fu Xuan thought this, and subconsciously pinched it again.
Selene: ...[Huh?! Why is Diviner Fu pinching me?]
Though she was puzzled, Selene still took no action and continued to wait for the meal to be served.
Fu Xuan: ...Sigh! This idiot is truly hopeless! I've been so proactive! Why doesn't she understand?!
In her helplessness, Fu Xuan could only lean close to Selene's ear and murmur, "My left hand is cold too."
After saying this, a blush quietly crept onto Fu Xuan's cheeks. Her already beautiful and adorable little face, with the addition of this faint red, appeared even more beautiful and alluring! Making one want to pinch her cheeks and kiss her!
At the same time, Selene finally understood the purpose of Fu Xuan placing her hand on her!
Without hesitation, she immediately took Fu Xuan's left hand in both of hers, continuing to warm it.
It must be said, Fu Xuan's little hands were truly soft! They felt boneless and delicate, making one reluctant to let go!
Especially since these little hands were now cold, making one want to hold them in one's embrace until they were warm!
...Meanwhile, Qingque, sitting across from the two, finally noticed their little gestures!
But she didn't dare to look down to see what the two were doing under the tablecloth, though she was sure that their whispers did not mention her!
Thinking this, Qingque let out a sigh of relief! Her previously tense mood improved, becoming relaxed, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
For Qingque, as long as the two were not talking about her, it was a huge cause for celebration!
...A few more minutes passed, and Fu Xuan's left hand also went from cold to warm.
Seeing this, Selene was about to let go, because she saw a waiter approaching them with a dish! She was ready to eat!
Fu Xuan naturally noticed this too, but she was unwilling to release Selene's hand.
So, the moment Selene was about to let go, she actively grabbed her left hand, preventing her from pulling it away.
Selene: ???
Selene turned her head and looked at Fu Xuan with a puzzled expression, as if asking why she wasn't letting go, since her hand was already warm?
Fu Xuan didn't speak, but just glared at Selene, her meaning obvious.
Selene, having been glared at, relaxed her left hand and no longer refused Fu Xuan's request to hold hands...
Soon, all the dishes were served, but no one touched their chopsticks.
Normally, only when the host picked up their chopsticks could others do the same.
But Qingque didn't dare to pick up her chopsticks first, after all, her direct superior was sitting across from her!
Therefore, Qingque naturally had to wait for Fu Xuan to pick up her chopsticks before she would! This was called social etiquette!
But for some reason, Fu Xuan also didn't pick up her chopsticks. The atmosphere became a bit strange for a while; the dishes were all served, but no one was eating!
"Grumble!"
Finally, it was a certain cat's stomach that grumbled unwillingly, breaking the strange atmosphere!
"Eat! All the dishes are served! Why isn't anyone eating!"
Selene looked at Qingque and Fu Xuan, asking in confusion.
Qingque: I'm waiting for Grand Diviner to eat first!!! Do you think I don't want to eat?!
Fu Xuan: I'm waiting for Qingque to eat first, since she's treating, isn't she?
Seeing that the two just looked at her without speaking, Selene felt a bit awkward.
She naturally knew that both Qingque and Fu Xuan were waiting for the other, but it was so frustrating that neither of them was eating! She couldn't possibly be the first to pick up her chopsticks, could she?!
But it was almost eight o'clock, and she was hungry too!
[Alright, alright! So no one's eating, huh! This Meow will eat first, alright!]
Selene thought this to herself, picked up her chopsticks, rotated the lazy Susan, and picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork.
But Selene didn't eat the meat. Instead, after picking it up, she placed it in Fu Xuan's bowl, her meaning obvious.
Fu Xuan was stunned for a moment, then a sweet smile appeared at the corner of her mouth after she realized what was happening.
She picked up the meat with her chopsticks and gently chewed it in her mouth.
The sweet and sour pork smelled fragrant, tasted sweet and sour upon entry, and had a crispy exterior and tender interior. The flavor was quite good!
And Qingque, sitting across, after seeing Fu Xuan take the first bite, also picked up her chopsticks and began to pick up dishes and put them in her mouth!
...For the next period, Qingque focused on eating, wanting to finish quickly and make her escape!
As for Selene and Fu Xuan, the atmosphere between these two was a bit strange.
For example... Diviner Fu barely ate anything, instead, she kept serving dishes to Selene!
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