The meal was all prepared. With just a word from Li Yan, the maids would bring out all the gourmet dishes.

However...

Delivering the meal at this moment would undoubtedly disrupt the important conversation between the couple.

The single sentence, which Gu Tong had mustered all her strength to ask, became utterly meaningless. Her mind spun rapidly, and with a loving smile, she said, "Honey, you should answer the door..."

It was as if she had found a step to descend, withdrawing from all her suspicions. All of her deductions could be overturned at that moment by Gu Tong, or perhaps there was no need to discuss them further.

Li Yan sensed something was amiss with the little woman. He glanced at her but didn’t say much, simply responded, "Okay."

He didn’t know what she was thinking, so with this doubt in mind, he didn’t know how to respond appropriately, so he chose to set it aside.

Admittedly, the couple had a strong sense of tacit understanding, both choosing to avoid the topic at the same time, sidestepping the issue that had yet to be established.

’Creak—’

Li Yan opened the door.

The maids were already lined up at the entrance, each holding various dishes.

The leading maid asked, "Young Master, may we come in?"

Li Yan responded with a "Mm," and stepped aside, giving them full liberty to fuss about.

Although he said "Mm," indicating the maids could enter, in truth, he was still pondering the little woman’s question, thus remaining silent.

The leading maid took the order without saying much more and began directing the maids inside.

Their bedroom was spacious, with a round table covered in a red velvet tablecloth. The maids filed in and approached the table, orderly placing the various dishes upon it.

Braised fish, sweet and sour ribs, lotus root soup, four-joy meatballs...

The assortment of dishes made the table seem dazzling.

Indeed, the Li Family was a prestigious family, as evidenced by the variety of dishes for just a simple dinner. Of course, some of this was due to the deliberate arrangement by Gong Qingwan.

"Young Master, Young Mistress, please enjoy your meal." The leading maid, having arranged everything, bowed respectfully to Li Yan and then prepared to leave.

At the same time, as she turned around, her nose bumped into Liu Meifei’s chest. Recognizing who it was, she froze momentarily and said, "Dr. Liu, I apologize..."

Liu Meifei was very easygoing, waved it off, and said indifferently, "It’s okay."

The leading maid, slightly embarrassed, tried to maintain her composure and said, "Dr. Liu, why are you here? Did you come to the wrong place..."

This was Young Master’s bedroom, definitely not a place where Liu Meifei could casually come. The leading maid’s words were undoubtedly a reminder.

Liu Meifei frowned, glanced at the bedroom ahead, and vaguely saw the side of a man, though she couldn’t make out the full outline, and said, "I am here to see the Eldest Young Master."

"Ah..." The leading maid’s jaw almost dropped, stunned and speechless for a while.

Dr. Liu coming to see the Eldest Young Master—what is this all about? People with no prior interaction daring to intrude into the Eldest Young Master’s bedroom, it’s truly strange...

The leading maid was puzzled. Before she could ask why, she saw Liu Meifei head straight for the doorway.

Liu Meifei slightly frowned, stopped at the doorway, and spoke, "Are you the Eldest Young Master of the Li Family?"

Her words landed, and even the maids inside could hear them. They poked their heads out, secretly watching, guessing, unsure of what exactly was happening.

Li Yan, lazily drooping his eyes, leaned against the wall while thinking things over. As such, he appeared a bit nonchalant and said, "Hmm?"