OBS Chapter 107 Matchmaking He Mingning and Fan Junyu
Chapter 107 Matchmaking He Mingning and Fan Junyu
Fortunately, Qin Zeyu was never the type of person with an excessively strong curiosity who had to get to the bottom of everything. So when he saw the situation before him, he wisely and tactfully chose not to continue asking questions.
At this moment, Qin Yaoyao's bright, watery eyes were fixed intently on the direction where He Mingning and Fan Junyu were seated, her mind churning with various thoughts: "Hehehe, luckily I'm far more clever and quick-witted than ordinary people! I had already planned ahead and made thorough preparations! Look, I've carefully arranged all the delicacies that the princess usually enjoys near the left side. With this clever arrangement, the distance between this seat and A-Yu has been greatly reduced! What if the princess suddenly wants to..." To enjoy any delicious dish, all she had to do was give the order, and Ayu would quickly and considerately pick it up for her. "Oh my, such a seamless and ingenious arrangement—only someone as clever as me could have come up with it! Hahaha, how can I be so wise and quick-witted?" Thinking this, Qin Yaoyao could no longer contain her joy and couldn't help but grin. Her already upturned lips curved into a beautiful arc, and a smile clearly tinged with pride naturally appeared on her delicate and lovely face.
At that moment, sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room and making everything exceptionally bright. Sitting opposite her, Qin Zejun caught a glimpse of Qin Yaoyao's mischievous grin. Her lips curled into a sly smile, and her eyes gleamed with a cunning light, as if she were hiding some secret. This discovery instantly ignited Qin Zejun's intense curiosity. He couldn't help but ask with a beaming smile, "Auntie, look at you, smiling so brightly and radiantly! What fun thing happened? Tell your nephew so I can share in the joy and have a good laugh!"
However, Qin Yaoyao showed no respect for Qin Zejun's eager question. She rolled her eyes without hesitation and retorted irritably, "Hmph, stop meddling in my business. This has nothing to do with you! Go away!" After saying that, she glared at Qin Zejun fiercely, her gaze like a sharp sword that made Qin Zejun's heart tremble.
However, Qin Zejun wasn't someone who could be easily dismissed. He stared expectantly at Qin Yaoyao, hoping to extract some useful information from her. Unfortunately, Qin Yaoyao wasn't buying it at all, completely ignoring him and turning around to enthusiastically invite everyone to begin their meal.
At Qin Yaoyao's command, everyone picked up their chopsticks, ready to begin eating. The table was soon filled with the clinking of glasses and lively chatter. But unlike the others, Qin Yaoyao, while outwardly busy eating, secretly kept a close eye on the eldest princess's facial expressions. She scrutinized every subtle detail of the princess's movements, not missing a single clue, seemingly trying to glean some important information or insight.
As the eldest princess's beautiful and noble eyes slowly swept over the dazzling array of dishes on the table, several vibrant and fragrant delicacies suddenly drew her gaze like a magnet. At that moment, her eyes lit up, like brilliant stars suddenly bursting forth in the night sky, shimmering with a captivating light.
However, this joy lasted only a moment. Almost simultaneously, the eldest princess keenly noticed a disheartening fact: all the delicious dishes that had made her mouth water were placed far away from her seat! Looking at that unreachable distance, the eldest princess couldn't help but feel a deep sense of loss and helplessness.
These delicious dishes were right within reach, yet to the eldest princess sitting at the table, they seemed separated by a vast, insurmountable chasm. To taste their exquisite flavors, the eldest princess would have to stand up and laboriously stretch out her arms to reach them. However, for a noble princess, to so unceremoniously stretch out her arms to grab food was utterly beneath her dignity and self-respect.
Thinking of this, the eldest princess could only sigh softly, a hint of regret on her face. Finally, after much internal struggle and deliberation, she shook her head helplessly, resolutely abandoning her longing for those distant delicacies. Instead, she focused her attention on the dishes relatively close to her seat. Although they might not be as tempting as the ones she had seen before, at least they would allow her to maintain her proper demeanor and grace.
Meanwhile, Qin Yaoyao, who had been silently observing the eldest princess's every move from a corner, slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a faint, almost imperceptible smile. This smile seemed to conceal countless secrets and schemes, making it impossible to fathom. Clearly, the eldest princess's every reaction perfectly matched Qin Yaoyao's previous predictions, without the slightest deviation.
Now, for Qin Yaoyao, all that's left to do is patiently wait for Ayu's performance. She pondered to herself, wanting to see how her carefully planned and cleverly orchestrated scenario would unfold. Everything seemed to be playing out according to her pre-set script, but would it really be that smooth?
Just when Qin Yaoyao was absolutely certain that Fan Junyu would not take any action, something unexpected happened—Fan Junyu actually made a move! In fact, Qin Yaoyao wasn't the only one silently observing He Mingning's every move; Fan Junyu had also been secretly keeping his eyes fixed on He Mingning. In that brief moment, when he keenly noticed He Mingning's gaze fall upon the desired dish, his previously calm eyes instantly ignited, bursting forth with a bright, dazzling light, like twinkling stars. However, no one expected that in the very next second, that once-brilliant light, like a shooting star streaking across the sky, would quickly dim and vanish without a trace. At this moment, Fan Junyu suddenly realized: those dishes that made He Mingning so happy were like distant dreams to her, but compared to herself, they were right in front of her.
Thinking this, Fan Junyu didn't hesitate at all. Like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey, he swiftly reached out with his chopsticks, steadily picking up the nearest delicacy, and then carefully placed it on the exquisite porcelain plate in front of the eldest princess. The eldest princess was clearly taken aback by Fan Junyu's sudden action. She tilted her head slightly, her beautiful eyes, like autumn water, gazing at the elegant man before her, a hint of doubt and surprise in her eyes, as if looking at an alien visitor.
Seeing this, Fan Junyu felt as if struck by a heavy hammer. He tensed, wondering if he had truly misunderstood the princess's preferences. Perhaps this dish, like a concubine banished to the cold palace, had long fallen out of favor and was never the princess's favorite. Thinking this, he became as anxious as an ant on a hot pan. He hurriedly picked up another dish with his chopsticks, as if handling a priceless treasure, and carefully placed it on the princess's plate. However, no matter how he magically transformed the dish, He Mingning remained like a statue, silently watching him without uttering a word. For a moment, Fan Junyu felt as if his mind was filled with a thick fog, utterly bewildered. Finally, unable to suppress his confusion any longer, he blurted out, "Why is the princess staring at me like this? Is it because she doesn't like the dishes I've chosen?"
Fan Junyu was filled with suspicion, like a lamb shrouded in mist, pondering to himself, "This shouldn't be the case. She was clearly staring at these dishes the whole time. Could it be that I really misunderstood her meaning?" Just then, the eldest princess seemed to wake from a long dream, replying, "Not at all. In fact, I quite like all these dishes." Upon hearing this, Fan Junyu's confusion deepened, like dark clouds pressing down on him. He couldn't help but ask, "Since you like them so much, why haven't you taken a bite yet?" "The words had barely left her mouth when Fan Junyu seemed struck by lightning, a sudden realization flashing through her mind. She quickly explained, "Oh, by the way, I haven't used these chopsticks yet; they're absolutely spotless." He Mingning, standing nearby, hurriedly chimed in, "I know that, it's definitely not because of that." He Mingning stared intently at Fan Junyu, her pretty face instantly flushing a rosy blush, like a ripe apple. She lowered her voice, murmuring as softly as a mosquito's wing, "I just never expected you to personally serve me the food..."
Although the voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, or as weak as a candle flickering in the wind, as if it could be extinguished at any moment, Fan Junyu, having practiced martial arts since childhood, possessed hearing as sharp as an eagle's eye, far surpassing that of ordinary people. Therefore, he naturally heard every word He Mingning said. However, he deliberately pretended to be completely unaware, merely responding with a faint "hmm."
Seeing this, the princess mistakenly thought that Fan Junyu had not heard what she had just said, so she quickly changed her words and said softly in a low voice, "Thank you." This time, a bright smile, as beautiful as spring flowers, bloomed on Fan Junyu's face, and she replied softly, "No need to be so polite. It would be best if you liked it."
Seeing this, Qin Yaoyao, who had been silently observing everything, couldn't help but think to herself, "This kid isn't completely clueless about romance. He's doing quite well, like a ray of sunshine in the cold winter, bringing some warmth to people."
Time flies by like a white horse galloping past a crack in the wall. In the blink of an eye, everyone was feasting on the sumptuous meal. After they had eaten and drunk their fill, they moved to the courtyard and leisurely admired the flowers that were as beautiful as ladies vying for attention. Before they knew it, the entire afternoon had slipped away like a shooting star.
As the sky gradually darkened, as if splashed with ink, and night was about to fall like a grand curtain, everyone began to pack their belongings, preparing to embark on their journey home. At this moment, He Mingfeng, like a gentleman, walked up to Qin Yaoyao and said, "Aying and I will take our leave now." After saying that, he and Aying, like birds flying wing to wing, turned and left together, gradually disappearing into the distance.
Immediately afterwards, the second princess, He Mingyan, said in a sweet voice like a nightingale singing, "Then Zejun and I will be leaving too." Her eyes were as clear as autumn water, and a sweet smile as lovely as spring flowers graced her lips.
Upon hearing this, Shen Xiaoran couldn't help but tease, "Cousin, are you really not coming back with us? Are you afraid that your fiancé will run away like a rabbit again?" As she spoke, she winked at He Mingyan, her eyes revealing a hint of foxy teasing.
Upon hearing this, He Mingyan not only didn't get angry, but instead, like a well-behaved kitten, she tightly hugged Qin Zejun's arm and said coquettishly, "Of course I'm scared! He's been away like a bird for eight whole years! He's finally flown back to his nest, so I'm definitely going to stick to him like glue!" As she spoke, she raised her face, as beautiful as a spring flower, and gazed affectionately at Qin Zejun beside her. Then, like a joyful little deer, she pulled him away quickly.
Watching the two figures walk away into the distance, Princess He Mingning gently shook her head, a warm smile as bright as sunshine blooming on her face. Then, she turned to He Mingxuan and said softly, "Third sister, Xiao Ran, let's go back to the palace together."
However, just as He Mingxuan was about to respond, Shen Xiaoran's laughter, as melodious as a nightingale's song, cut her off: "Cousin, Xiaoxuan and I have some important things to do that we need Yaoyao's help with, so we'll probably be back very late."
He Mingxuan quickly nodded in agreement, "Yes, elder sister, why don't you go back to the palace first? You don't need to wait for us."
He Mingning said worriedly, "Then how will you get home? Why don't I wait for you to finish and then we can go back together? That way, I'll feel a little more at ease." He Mingxuan comforted her, "Don't worry, sister, Yaoyao is here. He'll take us back." Shen Xiaoran leaned closer to He Mingning and whispered, "I want to know more about Qin Zefei." Hearing this, He Mingning nodded knowingly, then turned to Qin Yaoyao and said, "Miss Qin, I'll have to trouble you with Xiaoran and Xuanxuan."