Lin Xiao took a couple of bites and then looked utterly dejected. How had he been drawn in? He should have refused resolutely! Why! Had he! Enjoyed it so much?!
As he was thinking, Dongfang Bai also came out. The moment he saw the pan-fried buns in Lin Xiao's hand, his first reaction was to look at Gu Yunyun and ask, "Did your third uncle's kid make these?"
"Yes!"
Upon receiving Gu Yunyun's confirmation, Dongfang Bai immediately looked at the pan-fried buns in Lin Xiao's hand. He swallowed and eyed the remaining four.
"I..."
"Grandpa Bai, these are for Brother Xiao. You can't snatch them!" Before Dongfang Bai could say two words, Gu Yunyun immediately declared.
Lin Xiao opened his mouth, having been preempted by her. He quickly said, "Gu Yunyun, things are meant to be shared. I've had some, and if Old Bai wants to try, he can have one... You, Jingjing, and Brother Lan can have them too."
With Lin Xiao's words, Dongfang Bai instantly looked at him as if he were a benefactor. "Lin Xiao, why don't you stay at my place for a couple more days? I promise to treat you with the utmost hospitality, making you feel right at home."
"You mean to say you haven't treated me well these past few days?" Lin Xiao rolled his eyes, but then he shook his head. "I've been out for a while, and it's time I went back. Perhaps another time." With that, he turned to Gu Yunyun. "Thank you for the breakfast."
"As long as Brother Xiao likes it," Gu Yunyun said, smiling brightly, as if her relationship with Lin Xiao had taken a step forward.
Lin Xiao's words caught in his throat. This little girl had an incredibly strong psychological resilience.
Dongfang Bai was not polite at all. He took a bite without a word and then showed a look of pure enjoyment. "His cooking is still the best! I love this, you can't get anything this good elsewhere."
"It's... a little spicy, but still acceptable," Dongfang Bai commented while eating.
"These were made according to Brother Xiao's taste, so of course, they're a bit spicy," Gu Yunyun said, making no move to eat.
After everyone had tried one, Lin Xiao looked at the last one and said, "Yunyun, you eat it. I should be going now... Thanks." With that, Lin Xiao left quickly, not giving them any time to react.
"This kid," Dongfang Bai snorted. "Running off so fast... Yunyun, this old man can't help you anymore. After all, he did nothing wrong."
"Grandpa Bai, I know. Thank you, Grandpa," Gu Yunyun said, showing no disappointment. She looked at the last pan-fried bun, and after eating it, she said, "This is enough. Brother Xiao's gaze was much gentler towards me just now."
"But..."
Dongfang Bai shook his head, unsure of what to say. The matters of youth should be left to the young. He, an old fossil, was not suited for it.
Dongfang Jingjing held her best friend's hand. "Yunyun, you're so wonderful. Brother Xiao will surely respond to you one day." She wasn't entirely sure, but she needed to comfort her best friend.
"Like Brother Lan and you, right?" Gu Yunyun held her hand. "You're so lucky."
"Brother Lan and I are just... confidants..." Dongfang Jingjing quickly lowered her head, her eyes showing a hint of shyness. However, she knew very well that she and Zhuge Lan were indeed just confidants.