"I don't see much difference from before?"
Zhu Yin'e asked Liu Nanfeng in a low voice during lunch.
Ever since Xiao Liyu woke up, she had been observing her and found no significant changes.
"We'll know in a moment," Liu Nanfeng said with a smile.
At that moment, Xiao Liyu sat opposite him, holding a spoon in one hand and chopsticks in the other, like a bird of prey patiently awaiting its quarry.
"Mom, is lunch ready yet?" Xiao Liyu asked Zhu Yin'e impatiently.
"Almost," Zhu Yin'e replied casually.
"I'm so hungry, my tummy is empty."
As she spoke, she opened her mouth wide and took a breath.
Then Zhu Yin'e finally knew what was different.
In an instant, a gale swept through, nearly tipping over the table in front of them. Heaven and Earth spiritual energy poured down, clouds gathered in the sky, accompanied by thunder and lightning. A massive whirlpool formed on the river, causing the water to surge upwards.
"Hurry and close your mouth," Zhu Yin'e quickly covered her little mouth.
Looking at the mess in the courtyard, Xiao Liyu was a bit stunned. "Did all that happen from me just breathing?"
"The dishes are here."
At this moment, Zhu Yuchan came in with the cooked dishes and was stunned by the chaotic scene, with even the table overturned.
"This..."
Zhu Yin'e and Liu Nanfeng exchanged a look and burst into laughter.
Xiao Liyu, though not understanding why they were laughing, joined in with their merriment.
Only Zhu Yuchan remained confused, completely unaware of what had happened.
Knowing that Zhu Yin'e had invited Liu Nanfeng to stay for lunch, Zhu Yuchan had specially prepared extra dishes, with larger portions. However, even then, it wasn't enough.
Xiao Liyu was an incredibly voracious eater, like a bottomless pit.
Despite her small mouth, her speed and rhythm were astonishing, like a tiny food processor.
*Ah-woo, ah-woo,* an entire plate of meat vanished.
*Ah-woo, ah-woo,* a whole fish was gone.
...
Just a few days ago, they had remarked on her reduced appetite. Now, it had returned, and by severalfold.
Fortunately, her mother was the Dragon Lord of the Yangtze River, and the entire river was under her domain. They would never lack food. Otherwise, raising such a child would be truly overwhelming.
After lunch, Xiao Liyu lay back in her chair, patting her little belly with a look of utter satisfaction.
"You're a girl, what kind of posture is that? Sit up properly," Zhu Yin'e chided her with some dissatisfaction.
"But it feels so comfortable," Xiao Liyu replied with a hint of confusion, though she still sat up straighter.
"That's still not allowed."
"Why not? Mom, are you a bad person? Bad people don't let others be happy, good people do."
Zhu Yin'e: ...
She was momentarily speechless.
"Haha..." Liu Nanfeng couldn't help but laugh heartily.
This little one was simply too adorable.
"Xiao Liyu is still young, let her be. Besides, acting on impulse can also be a good thing," Liu Nanfeng said with a smile.
"You always take her side."
Zhu Yin'e shot him a glare, but her eyes were full of affection. With Xiao Liyu awake, the worry in her heart had eased considerably, and her mood had improved a great deal.
Liu Nanfeng smiled without replying and stood up. "Since Xiao Liyu is awake, I don't have much else to do here. I'll be going back now."
The Xiao Liyu, who had just reclined again, immediately scrambled up. She slid off the chair and walked up to Liu Nanfeng, taking his hand. "Let's go."
Zhu Yin'e: ...
"Go where? Where are we going? Isn't this your home?"
Zhu Yin'e playfully tapped her little head. This little girl's heart had grown wild, and she no longer wanted to stay at home, a fact that filled her with a sense of helplessness.
"I want to go play with Gugu," Xiao Liyu said with a wronged expression.
"You..."
"Forget it, she'll likely be bored at home anyway. If you don't mind, why not let her stay with me for a few more days?" Liu Nanfeng suggested after some thought.
"With you? What could I possibly worry about? It's just, wouldn't it be too much of a bother?" Zhu Yin'e said.
"That's a bit too polite. How could it be a bother? I'd be delighted," Liu Nanfeng said, pulling Xiao Liyu along as he prepared to head out.
"Wait."
Zhu Yin'e called out to them and then had Zhu Yuchan fetch a brocade pouch from the study, its style similar to Xiao Liyu's lotus-shaped purse.
She handed the brocade pouch to Liu Nanfeng. "Here's some money for Xiao Yu's food expenses."
Liu Nanfeng: ...
"What are you saying? She's only staying with me for a couple of days, how can I accept your money?" Liu Nanfeng said with some helplessness.
"Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't insist, but Xiao Yu's appetite is truly quite large," Zhu Yin'e said with a hint of resignation.
Liu Nanfeng glanced down at Xiao Liyu, who was also looking up at him.
She then gave him a slightly embarrassed smile.
"No matter how much she eats, I can afford it. Let's go," Liu Nanfeng said, pulling Xiao Liyu towards the door again.
Seeing Liu Nanfeng's firm refusal, Zhu Yin'e let it go.
However, she did remind Xiao Liyu, "Listen well to Mr. Liu, and get along with his younger sister. Don't bully her."
Liu Nanfeng felt a touch of awkwardness. *You're telling Xiao Liyu, why are you staring at me the whole time?*
Amidst Zhu Yin'e's endless instructions, Liu Nanfeng finally brought Xiao Liyu ashore.
As soon as they landed, Xiao Liyu let out a sigh of relief.
"What's wrong?"
"Mom is so nagging, it's annoying," Xiao Liyu said with a frown, her expression one of distress.
"You shouldn't speak about your mother like that. She's just concerned about you," Liu Nanfeng said, stroking her little head.
"I know, but she's still so talkative. I'm not a three-year-old child," Xiao Liyu declared, hands on her hips, puffing out her cheeks indignantly.
Uh... that argument was actually quite reasonable.
"Let's go," Liu Nanfeng said, pulling her towards the river embankment.
"Are we going to eat something delicious?" Xiao Liyu asked, swallowing her saliva.
"Didn't you have enough to eat at noon?" Liu Nanfeng asked in surprise.
"Not very full," Xiao Liyu said, patting her little belly.
"Not now. We'll go in the evening. I'll take you and Gugu for a big meal then," Liu Nanfeng said with a smile.
"Oh, so where are we going now? To eat cake?" Xiao Liyu asked with anticipation.
Good heavens, has she evolved into a glutton? All she thinks about is food.
"Yes, we're going to eat cake, and after that, I'll take you to see Gugu."
"Oh, oh, oh..."
Xiao Liyu cheered upon hearing this.
She let go of Liu Nanfeng's hand, ran ahead, bouncing with youthful energy.
But soon, she turned and ran back in a panic, bumping into Liu Nanfeng's embrace.
"What's wrong?" Liu Nanfeng asked, picking her up with surprise.
Xiao Liyu turned and pointed towards the bend ahead, clearly sensing something.
Just then, a large figure and a small one appeared from around the corner.
It was Zhang Xinwu and his daughter?
However, the little girl seemed to be in a fit of pique, being dragged along by Zhang Xinwu, looking very reluctant.
Upon seeing Liu Nanfeng, she immediately brightened with joy and rushed over.
"My daughter," he said eagerly before he had even gotten close.
"Confirmed?" Liu Nanfeng asked.
"Does this need confirmation? Can't you tell how much she resembles me?" Zhang Xinwu said, pointing to himself.
Liu Nanfeng thought to himself, *I really can't tell.*
And besides, if a young girl resembles you, that's a disaster.
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Chapter 262: Glutton Free Reading.