"Is that Su Ziyun?" Suzie's eyes glanced around, wondering if the person in question was present.
"Grandma Mo, should we let her go back? I don't need to inform my mother about this. She's always busy, and she can handle it herself," Su Qi suggested, his cunning eyes narrowing.
"Listen to Qi'er," Mo Niang replied, knowing that Su Qi was capable of resolving the matter on his own.
"Thank you, thank you!" Huan'er expressed gratitude, not expecting to be released so easily.
She quickly turned around and hurried outside, fearing that Suzie might change her mind.
"Mo Niang!" Su Zimo exclaimed in surprise upon seeing her.
"Owner!" Mo Niang greeted Su Zimo with enthusiasm, embracing her tightly.
"Mo Niang, I missed you so much!" Su Zimo disregarded everyone's presence and displayed a rare coquettishness, reminiscent of Murong Shaofeng.
"Owner, Mo Niang missed you too!" Mo Niang lovingly patted Su Zimo's back, having treated her as her own daughter for the past two years. Momo meant more to her than her own mother, making her often feel like an old mother.
Mu Yunxuan smiled as he observed Su Zimo. This little wild cat, if only he could experience such an affectionate moment with her in his arms. It would be an incredibly touching scene.
"Mo Niang, you came back just in time. I personally cooked today and prepared a lot of delicious food. It's all served in large bowls and plates!" Su Zimo revealed her rare excitement. Eating was her forte, and she had been a foodie in her previous life. So, when it came to cooking and eating, she had no difficulty at all.
"Na Mo Niang is blessed once again," Mo Niang felt elated. The feeling of having a family was truly wonderful.
"Hee-hee!" Su Zimo turned to Murong Shaofeng. "Shao Feng, I initially invited you for a meal, but now we have a few more people. Shao Feng, I hope you don't mind!"
She then looked unhappily at the two Mu Yunxuan brothers. Mu Yunxuan, that despicable guy, had actually courted Qi Er and made Qi Er beg her for an entire afternoon. She reluctantly agreed only when Qi Er couldn't get her way and interceded on behalf of Jia Xin'er.
But she felt wronged! Those were Qi Er's own actions and had nothing to do with Mu Yunxuan. However, Mu Yunxuan failed to realize that Su Zimo had once again added him to her blacklist.
Observing her displeased expression, Mu Yunxuan raised an eyebrow. This little wild cat seemed to want something from him, showing courtesy to other men in front of him was her way of paying a small price.
"Momo, don't worry. Didn't you say food tastes better when shared?" Murong Shaofeng smiled somewhat reluctantly. He had actually hoped to have dinner alone with her.
He enjoyed her unpretentious and straightforward nature when they were alone. Watching her eat was a form of appreciation, and the dishes she cooked were unforgettable after just one taste.
"Then let's move to the dining room. The food is ready, right?" Murong Shaofeng nodded, wanting to hug Su Xin but realizing that Mu Yunxuan had already picked her up.
In an instant, two pairs of intense eyes locked in a gaze, each emitting a different scent of tension.
The two who could have been good friends now regarded each other as love rivals.
Murong Shaofeng turned around, letting go of the gloom in his eyes. As they reached the dining room's entrance, the aroma of the dishes wafted towards them, stimulating everyone's appetite.
As they entered the dining room, they were greeted by a long table adorned with a wide array of colorful and aromatic delicacies, capable of accommodating more than a dozen people.
Everyone was astonished. Just by looking at the dishes, they could tell that the food was exceptional. The arrangement of the dishes resembled a feast fit for gourmets.
Mu Yunxuan's eyes instantly lit up, wondering if his wife had prepared all of this.
Mu Yunhan couldn't help but swallow his saliva, amazed by the delicious-looking dishes his sister-in-law had made. These were all new to him.
"Momo, your cooking skills are getting better and better. I'll definitely enjoy tonight's meal," Murong Shaofeng complimented softly, his gentle and refined demeanor enchanting. With such a splendid table of food, he couldn't wait to indulge.
At that moment, Mu Yunxuan's expression changed. Mu Yunxuan wondered if this abnormal behavior from Murong Shaofeng indicated something... Could it be that Murong Shaofeng had feelings for Momo?
No, Mu Yunxuan refused to think in that direction. What should he do? Should he confess his feelings to Momo or...?
"Huh! Uncle Murong, please sit down quickly. We're about to start!" Su Qi tugged at Murong Shaofeng's clothes, urging him to take a seat.
"Oh! Sure!" Murong Shaofeng smiled softly and sat down.
Observing the dishes, he looked at Su Zimo tenderly and said, "Momo, you've worked hard. The table is filled with my favorite dishes."
Mu Yunxuan's hand paused after picking up a dish. Murong Shaofeng's words caused his expression to darken. How dare Murong Shaofeng seduce his wife right in front of him? Was he so audacious?
Su Zimo, on the other hand, hadn't even considered that aspect. She simply regarded Murong Shaofeng as a friend. In ancient times, it was nearly impossible for someone like her to have children out of wedlock. She didn't suspect that Murong Shaofeng had any other intentions toward her. Moreover, even if he did have feelings for her, Su Zimo believed that they were just the feelings between good friends.
Su Qi's eyes shifted between Murong Shaofeng and Mu Yunxuan. He couldn't help but sense some tension between Uncle Murong and his father.
There was a slight shift in their positions, but few people noticed. Everyone's attention was focused on the sumptuous feast before them.
"As guests, please eat to your heart's content," Su Zimo stated, self-assured and composed in front of familiar people but cold and elusive in the presence of outsiders.
"What is this dish made of? It's fragrant, smooth, elastic, and delicious!" Mu Yunxuan exclaimed after tasting one of the dishes.
"These are fish balls made from camelina fish. They are a bit troublesome to make, but they taste delicious," Su Zimo patiently explained. She believed that sincerely tasting someone's dishes was the greatest form of respect for the cook.
"This is medicinal chicken, dried shredded potatoes, marinated pig's trotters, boiled grass carp, cold wild vegetables..." Su Zimo went on, taking the time to introduce each dish.
The variety of dishes and their appealing names pleased both the ears and the eyes.
During the meal, especially Mu Yunxuan, who typically had a small appetite, ate two bowls of rice. Even Mu Yunhan, who felt full, still wanted to eat more.
"Momo, I'm full. It's not easy to keep up with your eating habits. I remember the last time we had such a meal was half a year ago," Murong Shaofeng remarked, putting down his chopsticks. He wished to marry her soon, as he couldn't stand the thought of others enjoying her beauty.
"You are all guests today, and your satisfaction is the greatest compliment to me. There are some seasonal fruits available as well. Eating fruits after a meal is good for digestion," Su Zimo suggested, her voice emanating confidence and vitality even though she was wearing a mask.
"Momo, you always think of everything," Murong Shaofeng said tenderly, grabbing an apple and biting into it, relishing the tart flavor.
Mo Niang also smiled, feeling a sense of joy she hadn't experienced in a long time.
Mu Yunxuan's eyes darkened. That damn Murong Shaofeng was shamelessly seducing his wife right in front of him. How audacious he was!
Everyone chatted and laughed, except for Su Zinian, who giggled while covering her mouth.
Mu Yunxuan and Mu Yunhan stayed until Murong Shaofeng left, reluctantly bidding farewell to Mingyue Villa.
Under the cover of night, two small figures quietly left Bright Moon Villa. One headed towards the Three Kings Mansion, and the other flew to the Taifu Mansion.