Nian Yuyu's cheeks burned with heat, engrossed as she had been in Chu You's praise, only to be interrupted by Li Beize, now she awkwardly wished she could disappear on the spot.
Li Beize, similarly delayed in his realization, noticed Nian Yuyu's embarrassment, squinted his peach-blossom eyes, and said in a teasing tone, "I was just joking, what Chu You said was nothing but the truth."
"I've just never seen him praise someone like this, it's a bit..."
"What are you actually here for?" Chu You interrupted him somewhat impatiently.
He tidied up the utensils, carried the plates, and gestured for Nian Yuyu to walk with him.
Nian Yuyu stood up and followed him docilely at his side.
The two walked together in the direction of the utensil collection cart.
Li Beize, thick-skinned, followed alongside them and cleared his throat, "Um, did Song Fu come looking for you guys?"