Shu Rui didn't have Thoughtsteal and couldn't read Lou Cheng's inner thoughts, but the words "those that are more boring than me" made her chuckle and her dimples deepen.
"You have a good sense of humor, as always," she said. She didn't press him with questions like "Is that so?" or "Who is it?" since that might give him a hard time.
It would be a grave sin if she ended up causing bad blood between two Mighty Ones!
That was when the owner of the stall came to their table, carrying trays of signature dishes like popcorn chicken. Catching a glimpse of the recording and lighting devices, his smile bloomed like a flower. Afterwards, he remained extra attentive, and the servings were ample.
It was a struggle for Shu Rui to get rid of him, and when she did, she regarded Lou Cheng with a smile.
"You ought to claim an advertisement fee from him! 'Strongly recommended by the Heavenly Son of China, a future titled Mighty One!'"
