Honestly, Xiao Chen acts this way with everyone.
But once you get to know him, he actually talks a lot.
At least she never felt him being cold.
They even shared a flat peach once.
Now, suddenly being treated just like everyone else, she felt a bit out of place.
She awkwardly pulled the plate back and started eating the fruit herself.
...
The four of them went to Silver Kumquat Kingdom, and the Celestial Emperor had already made arrangements for supervision.
That was the old Royal Advisor of Silver Kumquat Kingdom.
After they arrived, the Royal Advisor led them to court and recommended them to the Emperor as Immortal Masters.
The old Royal Advisor told the Emperor that the four of them came from the Immortal Wildlands.
They showed up to help after seeing the dark clouds hanging over Silver Kumquat Kingdom.
Silver Kumquat Kingdom was a third-tier vassal state.
It was remote, spiritual power was thin, and the highest cultivation in the country was just eighth or ninth stage. Not even a single Spiritual Master, let alone an Immortal.
The Emperor’s despair eased a little, and he pinned all his hopes on the four of them, handing over his ten thousand troops and the fate of Silver Kumquat Kingdom.
The four of them did all kinds of interviews and investigations to understand the situation. Later, the old Royal Advisor arranged for them to stay at his own mansion, giving them two separate courtyards.
That night, the four gathered indoors, sent all the servants away, and started strategizing.
A long table, two floor cushions on each side.
Xiao Chen and Ju Jinming, the two guys, sat down first, one on each side.
Lucia went to boil water for tea, while Yuan Xueyi washed the local specialty ‘silver kumquats’ to try them.
Lucia finished boiling the water, grabbed the kettle, and placed the teacups on the table.
Ju Jinming patted the seat next to him, "Come sit here, cousin."
Lucia went over and sat down, poured out four cups of tea, picked one up and handed it to Xiao Chen first.
But he didn’t reach out to take it.
Lucia looked at him, "This is Silver Kumquat Kingdom’s specialty, silver kumquat tea. It’s made from kumquat peel and other stuff. I think it should taste pretty good, want to try?"
Xiao Chen stared at her for a moment, then reluctantly reached out and put the cup on the table.
Lucia poured another cup and handed it to Ju Jinming.
He took it with both hands.
When he took it, his fingers just so happened to brush Lucia’s hand.
Lucia felt it, but could only grit her teeth and hold back her disgust. She didn’t make a scene.
After all, there were outsiders present.
Don’t air family dirty laundry in public.
Soon, Yuan Xueyi came over too, carrying a plate of small greenish-silver kumquats, and plopped herself down next to Xiao Chen.
"These are kumquats from the old Royal Advisor. I just tried one, and it’s super fragrant and sweet!" Yuan Xueyi said, peeled one, and handed it to Xiao Chen. "Chen-ge, try it!"
Xiao Chen didn’t take it.
Lucia glanced at him and noticed his gaze lingering on Ju Jinming’s hand.
His eyes looked indifferent, but for some reason, it gave off a chilling vibe.
"Chen-ge?" Yuan Xueyi called him again.
Xiao Chen withdrew his gaze.
He turned cold toward Yuan Xueyi again.
But anything she gave him, he always refused.
And anything she said, he never responded.
Cold as frost, distant as the moon.
Lucia had always assumed he’d brush off Yuan Xueyi again, saying something like, "I don’t eat that."
But surprisingly, he actually took it, even flashed her a faint smile, and said, "Thanks."
Then he popped the kumquat into his mouth and said, "It really is tasty."
Lucia froze for a moment.
Yuan Xueyi was also stunned.
Then, all at once, she blushed bright red, got super excited, and threw her arms around him: "Ahhh! Chen-ge! You actually smiled at me! I’m so happy I could die!"