Long Time No See

Lily Evans was fishing for information, and by sheer luck, she actually managed to uncover a clue!

Turns out, lately a young gentleman has been coming to Eight Treasures Bistro every day for a meal.

This young man kept things pretty low-key—he always entered through the side door, never made a fuss, and headed straight to his usual private room.

So why do people think Bella Bell and this gentleman might have something going on?

Because as the chief manager, Bella Bell doesn’t need to cook herself anymore. But every time this gentleman comes by, she personally goes into the kitchen to whip up a meal, then joins him in the private room for dinner. The two of them seem to get along famously.

Of course, Lily Evans had to see this for herself. She made a point to visit Eight Treasures Bistro at the same time.

The moment she walked in, she spotted Bella Bell bustling around, looking both nervous and excited.

Lily Evans couldn’t help but tease, “Bella, are you cooking for your secret admirer again?”

Bella Bell’s cheeks turned pink. She shot Lily a look and whispered, “Don’t make fun of me, Miss Evans!”

Just then, the door to the private room creaked open, and out walked a familiar face—Leonard Li, Young Lord of Huainan.

Lily Evans balanced the tea tray, knocked gently on the door, and lowered her voice, "Dear guest, your tea is here."

A voice from inside replied, "Come in."

The moment Lily Evans heard that voice, it sounded so familiar, but she couldn't quite place it. Shrugging it off, she pushed open the door and walked in.

The private room was spacious and refined, with a decorative screen right by the entrance.

Peering past the screen, Lily spotted a rather young gentleman, tall and graceful, standing by the window and admiring the snowy view outside.

That silhouette looked so familiar.

Carrying the tea, Lily Evans circled around the screen and entered, just as the young lord turned to face her. Their eyes met, both stunned, and they spoke at the same time:

"L-Lily!? How... how is it you...?"

"Young Lord!? What are you doing here?"

The young gentleman in the private room was none other than Lily Evans's old acquaintance, Leonard Li, Heir of Huainan.

Ever since Leonard Li was thoroughly disciplined by Lord Huainan, he hadn't had any contact with Lily Evans.

Lily had thought that, after hearing his father's words, Leonard Li would never have any dealings with the Qin family again, and that their friendship was probably over—they'd likely never meet again.

But who would've thought—the mysterious guest Bella Bell was personally cooking for turned out to be none other than Leonard Li, Heir of Huainan.

The air was thick with surprise, nostalgia, and a hint of awkwardness—old friends reunited in the most unexpected way.