"Oh?"
Song Shiyu showed a bit more interest on his face.
"My dad can only cook simple dishes, and he keeps making the same few dishes over and over..."
Their focus was clearly not on the same channel.
Chi Youyou was completely focused on eating, while Song Shiyu was interested in his aquaculture.
Interesting.
In the absence of a natural sea area, cultivating his own seafood, it seems there needs to be a question mark over her father being just an ordinary farmer.
But come to think of it, how could the best friend of his mother be an ordinary farm woman?
Just taking her dining etiquette, she never carelessly grabs food, drinks soup without making any noise, and even handles chopsticks and spoons lightly.
If someone were to say she was a lady from a prominent family, no one would doubt it.
As long as she kept her mouth shut.
He watched her chubby cheeks move up and down, feeling inexplicably good.
Even drank a few more sips of soup than usual.
"Since you like it, eat more."
Chi Youyou didn't hold back, as things had already gotten to this point, pretending to be polite would be too much.
After she was full, she pinched herself awake, it was time to talk business.
But how should she start?
"Do you have something to say to me?"
Song Shiyu looked up at her, gently wiped his crimson lips with the napkin beside him, and asked softly.
"..."
A bit flustered by his gaze, Chi Youyou licked her dry lips, "Actually... actually, I'm here this time to... to ask if you would agree to dissolve the engagement!"
She bit her lip and blurted out the last sentence in one breath with her eyes closed.
Dissolve the engagement?
The butler and maid on the side were stunned, thinking they had misheard.
Song Shiyu unhurriedly dabbed at the corners of his mouth, so eager to pull the big move already?
"Well... I know this request is presumptuous, but..."
"Sure."
Chi Youyou took a deep breath and opened her eyes, staying focused on Song Shiyu's expression. She cautiously began to explain again, only to be interrupted midway.
"Eh? You agreed just like that?"
Song Shiyu nodded, "I don't like forcing others."
Isn't this supposed to be about playing hard to get?
Let's see how you react now.
He picked up a nearby teacup and took a light sip, his pupils reflecting Chi Youyou's little frowning expression.
Earlier he thought he might have been overthinking it, but seeing her hesitating now, he was sure her tactics were more advanced than the average person.
Darn!
Chi Youyou silently rolled her eyes.
If she had known he was so easygoing, what was she stressing about?
Made her anxious for so long, even prepared a bunch of words!
But him agreeing so easily, why did she feel a little uneasy about it... After all, she's just a small village girl from Phoenix Mountain, while he's the heir of a major family in the Imperial City. The engagement was probably a burden to him...
He couldn't wait to dissolve it fast.
Oh come on, Chi Youyou, what are you thinking!
Your purpose here is to dissolve the engagement, now that it's easily achieved, you should be happy! Celebrate!
"Since you agreed, you can't go back on your word!"
She snapped out of it and confirmed once more.
"I, Song Shiyu, always keep my word."
Yay! It's done!
Reassured by his promise, Chi Youyou beamed with joy, her eyes turned into crescent moons~
Song Shiyu watched her joyful demeanor through the steam rising from the teacup, frowning subtly.
It shouldn't be, could it be she really wants to dissolve the engagement?
No, she must have another scheme!
However, until they left the Imperial Garden, nothing else happened, she even ate another pudding!
Why does it feel like he's been played?
(￣(ｴ)￣)
No, all of this is an illusion meant to deceive him!
She must have an even higher strategy!