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"RUMBLE RUMBLE~"

Just then, Ning Ruoxi’s stomach suddenly rumbled, making an already awkward situation even more so for her.

"I’m hungry."

Ning Ruoxi looked up at Ye Ling, blinking her eyes and pouting with an aggrieved expression.

"Should I fill you up, then?"

Ye Ling chuckled.

"Okay... wait, you’ll fill me up? How are you going to feed me?"

Ning Ruoxi frowned, clearly not understanding what Ye Ling was implying.

"By taking you out for a big meal, of course. Wouldn’t that fill you up?"

Ye Ling said this without batting an eye.

"Oh... so that’s what you meant. Okay then, let’s go get a big meal!"

Although Ning Ruoxi found it a little strange, she didn’t overthink it. She immediately packed up her things with excitement, her face full of anticipation.

Previously, whenever Ye Ling took her out for a big meal, Ning Ruoxi would worry if it was okay to go as just the two of them, without bringing Luo Yue. But after a while, she had gotten used to leaving the girl at home by herself.

Best friends are meant to be ditched, after all~

"Stinky, what are we eating today?"

Ning Ruoxi asked curiously as she sat in the car.

"I’m taking you out for seafood."

Ye Ling said with a faint smile.

He wasn’t taking the girl for hot pot this time. After all, eating hot pot every time they went out would get old. They needed a change of pace once in a while.

When they arrived, Ye Ling parked the car and led Ning Ruoxi by the hand to the front of a restaurant.

Drunken Immortal Inn!

That’s right, he had brought Ning Ruoxi to the very restaurant he had acquired as a sign-in reward.

"Stinky, do you have a reservation? I think you need one for the Drunken Immortal Inn, right?"

Ning Ruoxi looked at Ye Ling and asked, a little curious.

As far as she knew, the Drunken Immortal Inn was an extremely famous seafood restaurant in Modu. Normally, you had to make a reservation a week in advance, or you wouldn’t be able to get a table.

’For Ye Ling to bring her here... Could he have been planning to take me out for a nice meal a week ago?’

"No need for a reservation."

Ye Ling said with a faint smile.

"Huh?"

Ning Ruoxi was stunned. Before she could say anything, Ye Ling had already pulled her inside.

Just as the two of them stepped inside, a waitress approached and said respectfully, "Young Master Ye, your private room has been prepared. Please follow me."

"Alright."

Ye Ling nodded and continued to lead Ning Ruoxi deeper into the restaurant.

"Stinky, what’s going on?"

Seeing the waitress’s respectful attitude, Ning Ruoxi’s curiosity grew even stronger.

"What ’what’s going on’?"

Ye Ling glanced at the girl.

"I mean, why don’t you need a reservation, and why is there a waitress waiting just for you...?"

Ning Ruoxi tilted her head up, blinking her eyes.

"Because this restaurant is mine."

Ye Ling said nonchalantly.

"Huh?"

Hearing Ye Ling’s answer, Ning Ruoxi froze for a moment, a look of surprise appearing in her beautiful eyes.

She didn’t think Ye Ling would lie to her about something like this, but the Drunken Immortal Inn was one of the top seafood restaurants in Modu. How did it suddenly become his?

"Silly girl, why are you staring at your man like that? It’s just a restaurant."

Ye Ling waved his hand dismissively.

"I was just thinking about how many other assets you’re hiding from me... This is going to make it hard for me to manage your secret stash of money in the future!"

Ning Ruoxi’s voice drifted over faintly.

Hearing this, Ye Ling couldn’t help but freeze, a look of exasperation on his face.

He had originally brought Ning Ruoxi to the Drunken Immortal Inn to show off a little. After all, owning a restaurant like this, where you could come eat anytime without a reservation, was pretty impressive~

But now that she knew, the girl was already thinking about his future secret stash?

For some reason, Ye Ling suddenly regretted bringing Ning Ruoxi here.

"What? Are you really planning on keeping a secret stash?"

Seeing the exasperated look on Ye Ling’s face, Ning Ruoxi immediately raised a slender eyebrow.

"No, of course not. How would I dare?"

Ye Ling replied instantly, his survival instincts on full display.

"’How would you dare?’ Are you implying that I’m forcing you?"

Ning Ruoxi huffed.

"No, no, I’ll hand over any secret stash money voluntarily."

Ye Ling said.

"So you admit you have a secret stash?"

Ning Ruoxi turned her head, her gaze burning into Ye Ling.

"That’s not the point, is it..."

Ye Ling’s mouth twitched.

’Damn it, since when do I have a secret stash?!’

’Besides, do I, Ye Ling, even need a secret stash?’

’Okay, fine. Looking at the current situation, I probably will have to secretly hide a little in the future. After all, my status in this household is looking pretty bleak~’

"Hmph! Men are all pigs."

Ning Ruoxi huffed and turned her head away.

Ye Ling was helpless, but what could he do? This was his little princess. He had no choice but to sidle up to her and coax her.

"Ruoruo, try this salmon. It’s delicious."

"Ruoruo, don’t be mad. Look at all this delicious food, hurry up and eat."

"Ruoruo..."

Thanks to Ye Ling’s tireless efforts, Ning Ruoxi was finally appeased and began to dig into the feast on the table.

It had to be said, the seafood at the Drunken Immortal Inn was truly excellent. The salmon, in particular, was smooth and rich without being greasy. It truly deserved its great reputation.

Seeing Ning Ruoxi eating with food all over her mouth, Ye Ling couldn’t help but crack a small smile.

"Eat slower, no one’s going to steal it from you. You’re like a little stray cat that hasn’t eaten in days."

Ye Ling picked up a napkin and wiped her mouth.

"Hmph! I’ll bite you!"

As she spoke, Ning Ruoxi gave Ye Ling’s hand a playful bite and huffed.

"Ouch..."

Ye Ling immediately pulled his hand back, his eyes full of feigned grievance.

’I was nice enough to wipe your mouth, and you bite me?’

’What kind of nonsense is this!’

’I’m writing this down in my little black book. Sooner or later, I’ll get you back for this!’

By the time they finished dinner, it was around seven or eight o’clock.

Ning Ruoxi was completely stuffed. She couldn’t help but rub her flat stomach, a look of pure satisfaction on her face.

"So, how was it? Tasted pretty good, right?"

Ye Ling asked with a smile.

"Mhm, Xiaoyezi did a good job today. You may escort Us back to the palace."

Ning Ruoxi extended a hand toward Ye Ling as she spoke.

"But... Your Highness may be full, but I’m not."

Seeing this, Ye Ling chuckled, immediately grabbing her hand and giving it a gentle pull.

"Ah!"

With a cry of surprise, Ning Ruoxi fell right into Ye Ling’s arms.

"What are you trying to do...?"

Ning Ruoxi looked up, her pretty face blushing as she gazed at Ye Ling.

’This big pervert is definitely up to no good!’

"What do you think?"

As Ye Ling spoke, his gaze fell upon Ning Ruoxi’s lips, which were slightly flushed and moist from the meal.