Qin Zhi'ai walked into the kitchen, but paused in the doorway with her back to the dining room. When she was about to close the door, she heard a loud noise behind her. Although she hadn't turned around, she knew it was the sound of Gu Yusheng putting the wine bottle on the table. He must have been in a bad mood, for he made a sharp noise deliberately when he pulled out his chair.
When Qin Zhi'ai carried the pot of soup to the table, Gu Yusheng was pouring wine into glasses.
He didn't even look at her, as if she was invisible. Only Lu Bancheng and Wu Hao warmly invited her to take a seat and eat with them.
Due to Gu Yusheng's presence, Qin Zhi'ai couldn't talk to Lu Bancheng and Wu Hao as naturally as she had before. She raised her head, smiled at them gently, and said, "Okay." Then she lowered her eyes and ladled the soup into bowls.
First, Qin Zhi'ai served Lu Bancheng and Wu Hao each a bowl of soup, then handed one to Gu Yusheng.
