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As Le Yao Yao pondered in confusion, Dongfang Bai had already reached out to pat the stool beside him, signaling for her to sit down.
"Uh, no thanks..."
Even though Dongfang Bai said that, this was the Elegant Breeze Pavilion after all!
With the living Yama present, this...
How should she put it? It was all rather inappropriate! So, Le Yao Yao forced herself to endure the constant grumbling of her stomach and shook her head in refusal.
Although she was very hungry, she thought she could hold on a little longer.
Just as Le Yao Yao was lost in thought, a cold and indifferent voice suddenly pierced through her musings.
"Since Bai has said so, you should sit down."
"Huh!?"
Upon hearing the living Yama's words, Le Yao Yao was momentarily taken aback. Her beautiful eyes flickered with surprise.
However, since her superior had spoken, she had no choice but to comply, right!?
Moreover, the food here included delicacies like bird's nest and shark fin, far better than the cafeteria's lunch.
Thinking of this, Le Yao Yao decided not to torture her stomach any longer. She smiled brightly in gratitude, grabbed a bowl and chopsticks, and plopped down onto the stool.
The large round table had only four stools, just enough for four people.
To Le Yao Yao's left sat Dongfang Bai, while to her right was Leng Junyu. Across from her was Nangong Junxi.
Although her status here was lowly, she was not an ancient person raised in old customs. In Le Yao Yao's mind, she still retained a modern sense of equality.
So after feeling a bit restrained at first, upon seeing the lavish spread of delicious dishes before her, her empty stomach stirred with even greater enthusiasm.
Perhaps it was the strange noises coming from Le Yao Yao's stomach that made Dongfang Bai chuckle softly beside her.
Worried that Le Yao Yao might feel too shy to serve herself, he took the initiative to pick up the Jade Chopsticks and placed a piece of Sauced Chicken Nuggets into her bowl.
"Go ahead, eat! No need to be shy!"
"Hehe, thank you, Brother Bai!"
Seeing Dongfang Bai serve her, Le Yao Yao wasn't foolish; she understood his thoughtful gesture, and warmth filled her heart in an instant.
After all, the feeling of being cared for is truly wonderful, bringing a sense of warmth within her.
Thus, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but look up and smile sincerely at Dongfang Bai.
That smile was pure and untainted, beautiful and radiant, charming in its simplicity.
With her stunning features, she appeared exceptionally captivating.
In response, Dongfang Bai's deep black eyes flickered for a moment before softening as he smiled gently and said, "Hurry up and eat; it wouldn't be good if you get too hungry."
"Mm."
Upon hearing this, Le Yao Yao felt no need to hold back any longer. She picked up the Jade Chopsticks and began to eat heartily.
However, perhaps because she was sitting next to someone as warm and refined as Dongfang Bai, even though she was very hungry, her eating manners were no longer as reckless as they had been in front of the Hell King and Nangong Junxi last time.
This time, she ate with grace and elegance.
After all, with such a cultured and handsome older brother like Dongfang Bai around, it wouldn't do for her to eat poorly and frighten him away.
Moreover, while eating, Le Yao Yao couldn't help but steal glances at Dongfang Bai beside her.
Dongfang Bai was once again dressed in his ethereal white robes today.
It seemed he had a great fondness for the color white, and indeed, it suited him perfectly.
The clean and pure white accentuated his lanky figure like a jade tree, resembling an immortal who had accidentally descended to the mortal realm, untouched by dust.
His long hair, as silky as satin, was simply tied with a white ribbon into a small bun, while the rest flowed freely down his back.
The sunlight outside gently poured in, casting a beautiful sheen on his long hair, making it appear as if mercury were flowing through it.
It highlighted his face, which was so refined and elegant, exuding an unparalleled charm.
And his movements—tut tut tut—he truly was a handsome man; even the way he held his chopsticks to eat seemed as if he had practiced it countless times in front of a mirror, so graceful.
Now Le Yao Yao realized that watching such a stunning person eat had somehow diminished her own hunger without her even noticing.
After all, she had seen enough of handsome men.
However, what puzzled Le Yao Yao the most was that every time she looked at the man beside her, a familiar feeling surged within her.
This sensation had been present since the first time she encountered him. Yet she remembered that she had never seen him before coming here!
But why did she feel such an odd sense of familiarity?
Could it be that this body had encountered this man before!?
Yet this man seemed to have no recognition of her at all!
What a strange thought!
Unconsciously, Le Yao Yao continued to eat while pondering this peculiar notion in her mind.
Suddenly, she felt a piercing gaze directed at her. The intensity of that look startled Le Yao Yao, and she quickly turned to see where it was coming from.
What met her eyes was the gloomy and proud face of the living Yama, shrouded in an even darker aura than usual.
At that moment, the living Yama's expression was truly foul, as if someone owed him millions of silver coins. And that person who owed him money seemed to be none other than herself...
Realizing this, Le Yao Yao trembled in shock. However, she forgot that she was currently eating a quail egg, leading to a tragic turn of events.
"Uh..."
Le Yao Yao felt as if something hard had lodged itself in her throat. In an instant, she found herself unable to swallow or spit it out.
The quail egg made it nearly impossible for her to breathe, and the struggle caused her panic to rise, her eyes widening in alarm.
She immediately reached for her throat, trying to dislodge the quail egg.
Her actions startled everyone around her.
Leng Junyu, sitting beside her and having been watching her closely, recognized her distress right away. He intended to slap her back to help expel whatever was stuck in her mouth. However, someone was quicker than him.
"Yao Brother, open your mouth wider," Dongfang Bai said gently, his expression calm. As Le Yao Yao followed his advice and opened her mouth wider, he swiftly extended his slender fingers and soon retrieved the quail egg lodged in her throat.
"Cough cough, whew, that almost choked me to death..."
Once the quail egg was out, Le Yao Yao immediately gasped for fresh air.
In that moment, she realized just how wonderful it felt to breathe freely.
Le Yao Yao silently thanked her lucky stars for surviving. However, soon after, she seemed to remember something and froze as if struck by lightning.
If she recalled correctly, it was Dongfang Bai who had helped her remove that quail egg.
"Isn't he bothered by the dirt?!"
As this thought crossed her mind, Le Yao Yao felt a mix of embarrassment and awkwardness, but mostly gratitude.
At that moment, Dongfang Bai, who had just washed his hands and returned to sit beside her, picked up the fragrant tea on the table and handed it to the blushing Le Yao Yao. His voice remained warm and gentle, soothing to hear.
"Here, have a cup of tea to moisten your throat."
"Uh, thank you, Brother Bai..."
Listening to Dongfang Bai's words and looking at the tea in front of her, Le Yao Yao's gaze involuntarily fell on the large hand holding the teacup.
His hands were truly beautiful!
The skin was slightly fairer, unlike the bronze skin of Yan Luo and Nangong Junxi. However, this pale skin did not appear feminine at all; it complemented his looks and temperament perfectly.
And those long fingers, with distinct knuckles, even his nails were neatly trimmed.
It was clear that he was a man who valued cleanliness.
Then she recalled that just moments ago, he had used those very hands to retrieve the quail egg from her throat...
At the thought of this, a rush of heat surged from her heart straight to her head.
She nearly snorted steam from her nostrils.
Oh my god, how embarrassing!
Feeling shy, Le Yao Yao kept her head lowered. To cover up her earlier awkwardness, she quickly took the fragrant tea from Dongfang Bai and gulped it down.
However, due to her nervousness and haste, she ended up choking on the water.
Busy putting down her teacup, Le Yao Yao immediately covered her mouth with her hand and started coughing.
Her face turned even redder.
Oh my!
What was wrong with her today?
She kept making a fool of herself!
First, there was that incident in the morning, then she nearly choked on quail eggs, and now she was even coughing while drinking water.
Had she not checked the calendar before leaving the house today!?
The more she thought about it, the more she felt like crying.
Her head hung lower, almost touching the ground.
Moreover, she didn’t dare to look up at the expressions of the gentlemen around her. After all, she had already lost all face; how could she show her face to anyone!?
Just then, someone gently patted her on the back, and she heard Dongfang Bai's warm and gentle voice beside her.
“Yao Brother, are you alright!?”
Dongfang Bai's tone was not teasing but filled with deep concern and worry.
Hearing this made Le Yao Yao feel warm inside, and she finally mustered the courage to lift her head and shook it at Dongfang Bai.
“I’m fine now, thank you, Brother Bai!”
Le Yao Yao bit her lip and gave Dongfang Bai a silly smile.
Sigh, she had embarrassed herself enough already.
However, for some reason, when faced with Dongfang Bai's gentle and refined face, it seemed like there was really nothing to be embarrassed about. Just a minor incident.
When in life is there ever a moment without embarrassment!?
Le Yao Yao comforted herself, and before long, her heart gradually calmed down.
In fact, Le Yao Yao's self-recovery system was quite similar to the principle of an unkillable cockroach!
Just as Le Yao Yao was feeling more at ease, Nangong Junxi seemed to think that she wasn’t embarrassed enough. He teased her with a smirk.
“Old Bai, you’re too kind to this Little Servant! This Little Servant is so clumsy and rude; she can’t even eat properly. When you weren’t here last time, she didn’t have today’s elegance while eating. She looked like a starving ghost reincarnated. Today, she must be pretending to be refined!”
Hearing Nangong Junxi bring up her past embarrassment made Le Yao Yao even more furious.
She had had enough of this Seventh Prince.
He spent the entire day mocking her; would it kill him to hold back just once!?
The more Le Yao Yao thought about it, the angrier she became. Finally, unable to contain herself—especially when looking at Nangong Junxi's infuriating smile—she gathered her strength and stomped down hard on his foot.
Hmph! That’ll teach you to mock me; I’ll crush you!
Le Yao Yao put all her strength into that stomp. Since she couldn’t shut him up, she would just step on him!
But was he pretending or what!?
She stomped down with all her might, yet he remained unfazed, still wearing that annoying grin!
How strange!
Le Yao Yao felt confused and puzzled, blinking her beautiful eyes in bewilderment. Could it be that she had underestimated him?!
But what exactly was she stepping on!?
Just as Le Yao Yao was pondering this, someone seemed to sense her thoughts and calmly resolved her confusion.
"You are stepping on my foot..."
"Uh..."
With a loud thud, this time, Le Yao Yao was completely frozen in place, like a statue...
...
After experiencing enough embarrassment, one’s face would inevitably grow thicker; at least in winter, it would provide some warmth!
At least that was how Le Yao Yao comforted herself after being disheveled by the wind for so long.
After finishing this unforgettable lunch, the living Yama and his companions moved to the Bamboo Grove to enjoy tea and chat.
It was the scorching summer, and the weather outside was hot enough to roast a person.
The originally lush green leaves were now curled up tightly.
The branches hung low, weak and drooping.
Only the cicadas in the trees seemed to possess boundless energy, incessantly chirping away without end.
Listening for too long made one feel drowsy.
Especially here in the Bamboo Grove.
As the name suggests, it was filled with many varieties of bamboo.
There were precious species like Phoenix Tail Bamboo, Qin Si Bamboo, and Azure Bamboo.
The bamboo stood tall and elegant, evergreen throughout the seasons, displaying a myriad of forms. It was particularly inviting to the wind.
At this moment, the three of them—Living Yama—were seated in the Jade Pavilion within the Bamboo Grove, engaged in conversation. Meanwhile, Le Yao Yao leaned against the white jade railing, feeling drowsy.
Recently, she seemed to be getting sleepier by the day. Perhaps it was the arrival of summer that made people feel more fatigued.
Usually, at this hour, Living Yama would be attending court. After finishing her tasks at the Elegant Breeze Pavilion, she would sneak away for a quick nap.
But now, with all the lords present, this little servant could only helplessly lean against the railing, lowering her head and dozing off.
A gentle breeze brushed by, and wispy clouds floated overhead. The wind was cool and refreshing.
Behind Le Yao Yao was the shimmering Azure Lake. The breeze stirred the lake's surface, creating ripples that sparkled like gold under the sunlight—a truly beautiful sight!
However, even with such picturesque scenery outside, it paled in comparison to the three charming men within the pavilion. Wherever these three were present, everything else seemed to fade into the background.
The rustling of bamboo in the wind accompanied by faint notes of tea fragrance filled the air. It was an afternoon that brought great tranquility and joy.
Unfortunately, amidst this enchanting atmosphere surrounded by handsome men and poetic scenery, an out-of-place snoring sound suddenly broke through—
And it was rhythmic, growing louder with each breath. The three men who had been deep in conversation paused in surprise at the unexpected noise.
Nangong Junxi turned his handsome face in confusion for a moment before something struck him, prompting him to speak without hesitation.
"Big Brother, when did you start raising pigs here in Bamboo Grove?"
"Uh..."
At Nangong Junxi's words, Leng Junyu's mouth twitched, expressing his utter speechlessness.
Cold Eyes couldn't help but glance over at the source of the snoring sound, and once again, his lips twitched.
After all, it was the first time he had seen someone manage to sleep while standing!
Could it be that 'he' was really that tired!?
As Leng Junyu pondered this, Nangong Junxi and Dongfang Bai beside him also turned their gazes toward the source of the snoring.
When they saw Le Yao Yao standing there, fast asleep, Dongfang Bai's handsome face merely froze for a moment before a gentle smile graced his lips.
Moreover, as he looked at Le Yao Yao with his long, deep black eyes, a hint of indulgence and warmth flickered across his expression. Perhaps even he himself was unaware of it.
However, this did not escape the notice of Leng Junyu sitting next to him.
Seeing the tenderness in Dongfang Bai's gaze made Leng Junyu's cold eyes widen in surprise, a hint of astonishment crossing his deep black eyes.
His heart tightened slightly.
Could it be that Bai...
Thinking of this, Leng Junyu couldn't help but bite down on his cheek, a layer of coldness enveloping his gaze...
No one else noticed Leng Junyu's expression.
Naturally, Le Yao Yao, lost in her sweet dreams, had no idea that she had unknowingly angered the living hell itself.
It was important to know that this living hell was not only moody and aloof but also had a strong possessiveness despite not understanding love...
No one had ever noticed Leng Junyu over here, while on the other side, Nangong Junxi's jaw nearly dropped in disbelief when he realized that the snoring sound was not coming from a pig, but from Le Yao Yao.
"Oh my! Senior Brother, are you sure your Little Servant isn't a reincarnated pig?!"
"What do you mean by that?"
In response to Nangong Junxi's derogatory remark, Leng Junyu merely frowned slightly and replied calmly.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Junxi continued to express his opinion, exaggerating his words.
"Someone who can eat so much and can even sleep while standing—what else could they be if not a reincarnated pig?! From now on, we shouldn't call him Little Rabbit anymore; we should call him Piglet!"
Nangong Junxi just couldn't resist belittling Le Yao Yao at every opportunity.
Meanwhile, Le Yao Yao, who had suddenly acquired the nickname "Piglet," was completely unaware that she had become the center of attention. As she snoozed away, her mouth occasionally smacked as if she were savoring something delicious.
To everyone watching her utterly incompetent display, it felt as if a flock of crows had flown overhead.
After all, there were very few people in this world who could sleep while standing…
However, while everyone was shocked by Le Yao Yao's ability to do just that, she remained blissfully ignorant.
All she knew was that she was incredibly tired and sleepy. Although she was currently asleep, deep down inside, she wished she could lie down and rest.
Thus, under her subconscious desire, her body slowly began to lean back.
What she didn't realize was that behind the railing she was leaning against lay a shimmering lake…
And even more alarming was that no one had anticipated her sudden movement. The closest person to her, Nangong Junxi, hadn’t reacted in time and watched helplessly as Le Yao Yao was about to fall into the lake.
Nangong Junxi only realized what was happening a moment too late, preparing to rush forward to catch Le Yao Yao as she fell.
However, a dark figure moved even faster than he did.
Nangong Junxi felt a shadow flash past him, accompanied by a gust of wind. The person who had been sitting next to him had already vanished.
In his line of sight, he saw Leng Junyu steadily catching Le Yao Yao.
"Senior Brother..."
Nangong Junxi's eyes widened, and his lips parted slightly as he murmured.
Just moments ago, when he saw Le Yao Yao about to fall into the lake, his heart had leaped into his throat. Although now that he saw her safe and sound in someone else's arms, his heart should have relaxed.
But why did he feel so uncomfortable watching her nestled in Senior Brother's embrace, sleeping so peacefully?
Nangong Junxi's brows furrowed slightly at the sight before him, a pang of disappointment twisting in his chest.
If only he had reacted a moment sooner, the one holding her now would have been him...
In contrast to Nangong Junxi's feelings of disappointment and regret, Dongfang Bai let out a sigh of relief upon seeing Le Yao Yao safe and sound.
In fact, when he saw her about to fall into the lake, he could have rushed over too.
However, noticing the worry and tension on the faces of those around him, along with the speed at which they moved, he chose to hold back.
After all, there were others who cared for her more than he did; there was no need for him to worry excessively!
Yet this Little One was truly intriguing!
Though he had known her for only a short time, she always gave him a strange feeling.
He wanted to protect him well, to cherish him...
For such thoughts, Dongfang Bai, having lived for twenty years, was experiencing them for the first time.
Nevertheless, no matter what, he felt very happy to have met this little brother.
Especially considering that if he hadn't let go of his sister, who was still in swaddling clothes during the flood years ago, she would have grown up to be just as big as this little brother now!
Thinking of this, Dongfang Bai felt a mix of admiration and sorrow in his heart...
Meanwhile, Leng Junyu, unaware of the thoughts swirling in the minds of the two present, held the person in his arms tightly. As he looked down at the one still sleeping soundly, his originally tense and worried heart warmed at the sight. His cold eyes sparkled for a moment as he sighed.
What a person who can really sleep!
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