Ding Rui arrived just a bit late, and by the time he got there, the dishes had just been served. He was taken aback when he saw Mo Nuan and Lu Chen already at the table, and it took him a moment to react.

Mo Zixi couldn't help but speak up, gesturing to the seat next to her and coldly reminding him, “Brother Rui, sit here.”

Wang Ma was exceptionally attentive to Mo Nuan, carefully placing all her favorite dishes in front of her.

Since Mo Ping Shan remained silent throughout the meal, the atmosphere was quite subdued. Lu Chen, wearing gloves, expertly peeled shrimp and crabs for Mo Nuan,...