She really looked like a harmless, innocent creature. Meng Xi'er looked at her and couldn't help but feel a sense of affection and pity. To her, perhaps Xu Lingmeng was an outsider, which might explain her unease.
She picked up her chopsticks and said softly, "Don't be afraid."
"..." Xu Lingmeng raised her head to look at her.
"I will be leaving soon." Meng Xi'er said as she looked down and continued eating her meal. "So don't worry about me."
Upon hearing her words, Xu Lingmeng stared at her in surprise for a moment. She wanted to say something when a car engine's sound came from outside. Immediately, she put down her chopsticks, a look of anticipation on her face, and she ran outside.
Meng Xi'er paused for a moment, glanced outside and saw Xu Lingmeng standing at the doorway with an expression completely different from her earlier nervousness; it was filled with joy and anticipation.
She withdrew her gaze and thought to herself, "It seems Lu Yebai treats her well."
