Just as she said this, Mu Ziyue's gaze passed over Lu Xue and landed on Ding Muyun, who was lurking silently outside the window.
Ding Muyun was looking this way, seemingly eager to know what was going on.
Lu Xue followed her gaze and immediately understood. She simply said, "It's okay. Since you're here too, why don't we all sit down and have a cup of tea together?"
Mu Ziyue's eyes lit up. She asked, "Really? Can I really sit down with you? I mean, with Pan Yurou here too. Can the three of us sit together?"
Pan Yurou didn't mind at all. She generously pulled out a chair for Mu Ziyue.
"Lu Xue is my friend. Since you're her friend, then you're naturally my friend too. I was just about to ask Lu Xue to do something for me."
So, the three of them sat down at the table by the window.
Mu Ziyue completely forgot about Ding Muyun outside. Nervously, she pestered Pan Yurou with questions and told the boss to serve all the signature dishes on the menu.
"I'm treating today. Bring out all the good stuff!"
Pan Yurou smiled politely and said, "There'll be too many dishes. We won't be able to finish them. Isn't that a waste?"
But Mu Ziyue didn't care. She forced the boss to serve all the signature dishes. Since the table wasn't big enough, they even borrowed a table from the next one to make a larger one so that all the plates could fit.
Ding Muyun was standing on the lawn. Her legs were getting numb from squatting in her high - heels for so long.
But Mu Ziyue inside showed no sign of coming out. Ding Muyun had no way to get the information she wanted.
Time passed by second by second. Half an hour later, Mu Ziyue even started drinking with the other two.
They got more and more excited as they drank. In the end, Mu Ziyue was even slightly drunk.
Ding Muyun was frustrated. She wanted to know who Mu Ziyue had met inside, why she didn't come out directly, and why she had been drinking with the other two for so long.
Ding Muyun didn't dare to go in. She just stood there at a distance, watching the three of them chatting, eating, and drinking until the end.
Ding Muyun's calves were covered in mosquito bites. She couldn't stand it anymore and had to slink back home.
Mu Ziyue had a really great time. She had originally been forced by Ding Muyun to follow Lu Xue, but who would have thought she'd have an unexpected harvest.
The Pan Yurou she had always wanted to meet was actually Lu Xue's friend and happened to be meeting Lu Xue here.
Mu Ziyue felt like she had unlocked an Easter egg in her life. Her life suddenly seemed much brighter.
When the meal was over, Mu Ziyue and Pan Yurou naturally got along well and became good friends. They exchanged contact information and said goodbye warmly.
When they were leaving, Lu Xue and Mu Ziyue left together, while Pan Yurou had her driver park the car not far away.
When she went out, she put on a mask, pulled down the brim of her cap, and left in a hurry with her head down.
Mu Ziyue took Lu Xue back to the Mu Mansion. She couldn't wait to ask, "Why didn't you tell me earlier that you're friends with Pan Yurou? I thought you were meeting someone shady!"
Lu Xue asked with a half - smile, "Who told you that?"
Mu Ziyue said, "It was Ding Muyun. She forced me to follow you to see who you were meeting. If you had been meeting a man today, she probably would have rushed to develop the photos of you two and send them to my brother by now!"
Lu Xue was slightly surprised. She had always thought that Mu Ziyue and Ding Muyun were on the same side. But who would have thought that Mu Ziyue was so guileless that she had sold Ding Muyun out in just two sentences.
Lu Xue thought for a while and softly asked, "If that's the case, why did you choose to believe me?"
Mu Ziyue blurted out without thinking, "Actually, I've long thought that Ding Muyun shouldn't target you like this. Although you're not exactly lovable... But at least, we should live and let live and there's no major conflict."
Lu Xue didn't expect that Mu Ziyue, who had always shown the most obvious hostility towards her, would choose to coexist peacefully with her.
On the contrary, Ding Muyun, who had always been gentle and hadn't said anything too hostile, had done such things secretly.
Mu Ziyue patted her on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry. She didn't catch you this time, and my brother won't misunderstand you. Just relax!"
Lu Xue actually didn't really care whether Mu Yuze would misunderstand her or not. But since Mu Ziyue had chosen to coexist peacefully with her, she naturally wouldn't refuse.
At this moment, the two of them completely broke the ice and made peace.
The next day, Mu Ziyue specifically came to find Lu Xue. She asked her carefully, "Since you're friends with Pan Yurou, could you please convey a message for me? I have something I hope she can help with."
Lu Xue was silent for a moment and then asked, "Do you want her to attend the ribbon - cutting ceremony for your friend's studio?"