The private room was spacious and well-lit, with two couples facing each other across the round table, creating an atmosphere that was less than pleasant.
As the door opened, the icy air dissipated somewhat, and all four pairs of eyes fixed on Nian Yuyu.
Nian Yuyu felt the stares, cold, curious, or appraising, and managed to force a smile through feigned composure.
Standing behind her, Chu Qi frowned and stepped forward to shield her, his voice distinctly inhospitable, "Yuyu is pretty, but there's no need to stare at her like that."
"If you scare her away, how will you explain it to Chu You?"
The mention of Chu You's name seemed to touch a taboo, and the gazes were all withdrawn.
Chu Jiadong and Chen Ruomei, seated opposite each other, exchanged glances and then looked away simultaneously.
The memories both were trying so hard to forget seemed to reignite with Chu Qi's words, fueling their mutual animosity.