Lin Yuwei poured a cup of tea and handed it to Feng Jin, saying, "Sister Feng Jin, this is the Longjing tea from this year's tribute. Does it suit your taste?"
After picking up the teacup, she took a gentle sip. The light aroma of the tea spread between her lips and teeth, leaving a lingering aftertaste. The tribute tea was indeed different, each cup a masterpiece. This tea was truly of superior quality.
"It's indeed good, a fine cup of tea."
Even someone like her, who didn't know much about tea, could tell it was a good cup, which proved the tea was truly excellent.
"Sister Feng Jin, if you like it, I have plenty. I'll pack some for you to take when you leave later."
Although this tea wasn't anything extremely rare, and Sister Feng Jin might have better ones, she always wanted to give her best to Sister Feng Jin. That's how she felt happy.
"Then I will respectfully accept your kind offer. I won't stand on ceremony."
Understanding Lin Yuwei's nature and knowing her sincerity, Feng Jin decided not to be polite. She readily agreed. Besides, the tea did suit her taste quite well.
If someone good-heartedly offered a gift, refusing it would be too disrespectful.
Lin Yuwei breathed a sigh of relief. She had initially worried that Sister Feng Jin might not like it or would refuse it. Hearing this, she was completely at ease, and the weight on her heart finally lifted.
Just as she was about to continue chatting with Sister Feng Jin, Chu Chenyi, completely oblivious, walked in. The atmosphere in the room instantly dropped.
Chu Chenyi also realized he might have come at an inopportune moment and felt a sudden awkwardness. His gaze slowly scanned the space between the two women before he coughed lightly and said, "You two..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was impatiently interrupted by Lin Yuwei, "Why are you here?"
Appearing at this moment was truly ill-timed. Lin Yuwei's expression instantly turned unpleasant. She found Chu Chenyi incredibly annoying.
Chu Chenyi awkwardly touched his nose and slowly lowered his head, "Uh... when is dinner?"
He had come specifically to ask Lin Yuwei when dinner would be, as he was hungry. He hadn't expected Feng Jin to still be here. If he had known Feng Jin hadn't left, he wouldn't have come.
"Dinner? Can't you just go eat yourself? Why are you asking me!"
If he was hungry, he could just go eat. Why ask her?
Lin Yuwei rolled her eyes in disdain. She had become much more polite towards Chu Chenyi now. Not driving him out immediately was already giving him plenty of face.
"Do you two want to join?"
Chu Chenyi asked tentatively, his gaze cautiously studying them before finally settling on Lin Yuwei, awaiting her final answer.
"No, the small kitchen is preparing it. Go eat by yourself."
She couldn't stomach the food made in their mansion, so she had opened a small kitchen with her own money, allowing her to eat whatever she wanted.
Upon hearing that the small kitchen was preparing food, Chu Chenyi's little plan began to form. He knew very well that the food made in Lin Yuwei's small kitchen tasted much better than that from the main kitchen.
Moreover, the mansion was short on money now, and the food from the main kitchen was also very unappetizing. It would be better for him to shamelessly get a meal here.
Besides, he had already lost all his face in front of Lin Yuwei and Feng Jin, so he didn't care about a little more. Compared to that, his stomach was more important.
Once he made up his mind, Chu Chenyi shamelessly sat on a nearby chair, showing no intention of leaving.
Feng Jin, observing the subtle atmosphere between the two, wisely chose to remain silent. She was merely a guest. It wasn't appropriate for a guest to interfere in the hosts' affairs. She would rather drink her tea.
One cup of tea after another, before dinner even began, Feng Jin was almost full.
"Sister Feng Jin, drink less water. You'll be eating soon."
Lin Yuwei also noticed Feng Jin had been drinking tea all this time and kindly reminded her. If she drank so much water now, how would she eat later? All the dishes prepared were specifically for Sister Feng Jin. What would be the point if she didn't eat?
She directly stepped forward and took the teacup from Feng Jin's hand, placing it on the table. "Sister Feng Jin, please stop drinking tea. You'll be eating soon, and everything is prepared with your favorites in mind."
The food from the small kitchen was probably almost ready. Why hadn't it been served yet? The speed was truly slow, making one anxious.
Just as she was about to send someone to check on the food, a maid entered with a tray. Over a dozen dishes were presented, filling the dining area with the aroma of food.
Chu Chenyi, who had been hungry for most of the day, couldn't help but swallow when he smelled the aroma. He had to admit, the food from the small kitchen was indeed fragrant. The main kitchen couldn't compare at all.
While Lin Yuwei's attention was fully focused on Feng Jin, Chu Chenyi, unseen, sat down and picked up his chopsticks, about to take a dish, when he was caught red-handed by Lin Yuwei.
"What are you doing sitting here? Weren't you hungry? Hurry up and leave."
She naturally knew what Chu Chenyi was up to by sitting there, but Lin Yuwei pretended not to know and spoke as if she wanted to drive Chu Chenyi away.
She really didn't want Chu Chenyi to eat here. This was her money spent on the food, and she didn't want Chu Chenyi to eat it for free.
Chu Chenyi's extended chopsticks froze awkwardly in mid-air, then slowly lowered. He awkwardly said, "Well... uh, I just... I just wanted to..."
"You just wanted what? Hurry up and leave!"
Lin Yuwei directly issued the eviction notice. She didn't believe Chu Chenyi could be so shameless as to stay.
"Alright, anyway, there are plenty of dishes here. How could just the two of us finish them all? I think even a few more people could eat. Since His Highness the Prince of Jing intends to stay, let him stay. He can help share the load, and at least it won't be wasted."
Feng Jin kindly stepped in to mediate. Although Chu Chenyi's situation seemed pitiful now, it was entirely his own doing, and he couldn't blame others.
"Sister Feng Jin, please don't worry. Even if these dishes aren't finished, they won't be wasted. I have a big yellow dog."