Liu Nanfeng and Zhang Xinwu were talking, while Little Carp watched the little loli curiously.
Of course, the little loli was also looking at Little Carp with curiosity.
Seeing Liu Nanfeng holding Little Carp, she assumed Little Carp was his daughter. So, she immediately bared her teeth, putting on a fierce act as if she were about to fight.
However, she was so incredibly cute that even with a fierce expression, she wasn't scary, but rather more endearing.
Thus, Little Carp wasn't scared at all. Instead, she giggled.
"Oh my, it seems your Dragon Girl and my daughter are quite compatible. Would you like to come over tonight? Let them two interact?"
Liu Nanfeng had originally planned to take Little Carp to eat lamb at the place they visited yesterday. But beef wasn't a bad alternative either. Besides, Zhang Xinwu primarily dealt in beef and did have some lamb, just not much.
"Sure, see you tonight then." Liu Nanfeng nodded in agreement.
"Say goodbye to Uncle."
Hearing this, Zhang Xinwu joyfully tugged at the little loli he had been holding onto.
Perhaps fearing she might run off, he hadn't let go of her hand during their conversation.
But clearly, the little loli wasn't giving him face. Upon hearing his words, she tilted her head and snorted.
Little Carp, however, after hearing this, obediently extended her little hand and waved.
Seeing this, Zhang Xinwu could only sigh, thinking the task was long and arduous. Yet, his heart was filled with joy, and he didn't mind at all. He directly stepped aside, pulling the little loli along.
As they left, the little loli looked back at Little Carp, waving her little fist to playfully scare her.
Upon seeing this, Little Carp thought she was being bid farewell and promptly giggled, waving her little hand back.
Of course, it was possible she was simply saying goodbye, just expressing it in a different way.
Liu Nanfeng carried Little Carp back to the coffee shop. As soon as they entered, Little Carp struggled to get down.
"So you went to find Little Carp." Su Huamei said with a peculiar tone.
Her words carried a hidden meaning.
Liu Nanfeng pretended not to notice her sarcasm.
Instead, he said, "I ran into Zhang Dasheng on the way. He invited us to his place for dinner tonight."
"Invited us?" Su Huamei was somewhat surprised.
Zhang Xinwu had only met them; they weren't even friends, really. Why would he invite them for no reason? She couldn't help but feel a bit strange.
So, Liu Nanfeng recounted the entire incident to her.
Meanwhile, Little Carp was busy greeting everyone in the shop.
"Hello, Sister Xu." And she received a cup of warm milk.
"Hello, Sister Hong." And she received a large cake.
"Hello, Sister Song…"
And so, Little Carp received a beautiful rose. But she found it a bit strange. Sister Song seemed a little afraid of her. Why was that? How could someone as cute as her be afraid of her? She couldn't understand it at all. And since she couldn't understand it, she wouldn't bother, quickly forgetting about it.
In fact, ever since the spiritual energy had revived, Song Haitang's spiritual senses had greatly improved, making her more sensitive. So, the moment Little Carp entered, the fine hairs on her body immediately stood on end. An invisible terror enveloped her entire being, a tremor originating from her soul.
This was a biological instinct. Unpracticed as she was, she couldn't control this instinct at all. A voice in her mind kept telling her that this was just a child, a cute little doll, but her body still trembled uncontrollably.
Even her guardian spirit, the one she summoned when she extended her hand, sensed her abnormality. It emitted light and held her tightly in its embrace, which finally brought her a sense of peace.
However, this also caught Liu Nanfeng and Su Huamei's attention. They turned to look, their faces showing confusion, completely unaware of what had happened.
At this moment, Little Carp, holding milk in one hand and cake in the other, with a rose tucked under her arm, cautiously walked towards them.
"Sister Huamei." Seeing Su Huamei looking at her, Little Carp immediately called out.
Hearing this, Su Huamei smiled and waved, then froze. She reached up to touch her cheek, her expression filled with surprise.
This was because Su Huamei was currently appearing as Su Jinxiu. Yet, Little Carp had recognized her illusion at a glance, something that had never happened before.
"You can recognize me?" Su Huamei asked in astonishment.
Little Carp looked at her with a puzzled expression, thinking, *You're such a big person, and I'm not a silly child. How could I not recognize you?*
Liu Nanfeng guessed something and said to Little Carp, "Go sit over there and eat slowly. Be careful not to drop it on the floor."
"Okay."
Hearing this, Little Carp cautiously walked towards the empty seat by the window.
Her demeanor was truly incredibly cute.
Su Huamei was still looking at Little Carp in amazement, completely bewildered as to how she had seen through her transformation.
"Didn't I tell you earlier? Little Carp is evolving. This is probably her evolved ability, which she herself isn't aware of yet."
Su Huamei withdrew her gaze and then asked, "She's really not going to be a dragon anymore?"
"She's already like this, so why would she be? Besides, the Kunpeng is much more powerful than a dragon, and both its forms are incredibly strong. The Peng, in particular, feeds on dragons."
"Alright, alright. Little Carp is truly lucky to have met you."
Su Huamei would be lying if she said she wasn't envious. In this world, the hardest thing to change isn't destiny, but bloodline. Aptitude determines one's upper limit, and bloodline determines one's foundation.
But for some people, their foundation is already others' upper limit. As for Su Huamei, if it weren't for the painting by Feng Zhirun using the skin of the divine beast Kui Niu, she wouldn't have achieved what she has today. This was merely benefiting from a bit of ancient divine beast's power, and the Kunpeng itself is an ancient divine beast.
"You don't need to be envious of her. I'm here for everything. And for me, whether in my past or present life, meeting you two sisters is my fortune." Liu Nanfeng reached out to caress her face, saying tenderly.
Su Huamei's smile bloomed. She rubbed her cheek against his palm and then said gently, "Meeting you is also our sisters' fortune."
"The boss and his wife have such a good relationship." Xu Xinyi murmured beside them, sighing quietly.
Of course, in her eyes, the person standing before them was Su Jinxiu, not Su Huamei.
They knew about the somewhat unclear relationship between the boss and his sister-in-law. Not only did the wife not mind, but they were also so affectionate, which really confused her.
"That's because they are both extraordinary people." Song Haitang, overhearing from beside her, remarked.
"What do you mean?" Xu Xinyi asked, confused.
"Nothing."
"Hey, what are you two talking about? Tell me too."
Hong Xiumin, from the kitchen, poked her head out of the window.
Meanwhile, Little Carp was covering her eyes with her little hands, secretly peeking through her fingers.
"Who taught you that? Hurry up and eat, or I'll eat your cake." Liu Nanfeng walked over and lightly tapped her little head.
"No, this is mine, ah woo…"
Little Carp lowered her head and licked the cake, getting it all over her face.
Hee hee hee…