During lunch, Night Glass invited Xiao Mu to eat together. Xiao Mu agreed, naturally bringing Li Yan along.

"So many people, Master. Let's eat on the second floor," Night Glass said, wrinkling her little nose.

The second-floor meals were pricier, so far fewer people crowded there.

"Forget it. I'm not that extravagant," Xiao Mu waved his hand. The cafeteria's second floor was known as a rich kid's spot. Broke students like him stuck to the first floor.

"No worries. My treat," Night Glass replied carelessly.

"No..." Xiao Mu couldn't accept a free meal from a girl for no reason.

"Eh... fine." Seeing his firm refusal, Night Glass gave up.

"Let's queue then."

"Mhm."

As Xiao Mu, Night Glass, and Li Yan joined the line, two figures watched from afar. One was Xu Judong. The other was Liu Biao—third of Huazhong's Four Young Masters, the infamous Bully.

"Is this the punk?!" Liu Biao snarled, glaring icy daggers at Xiao Mu.

"Third Brother, it's him! Look how close he is to your girl. He's spitting on you!" Xu Judong hissed.

"Damn it. A nobody dares cozy up to my woman? He must not want to live!"

Everyone knew Liu Biao chased Night Glass. Most guys avoided her, fearing him. But Xiao Mu hadn't even recalled that. Even if he had, he wouldn't care.

"Go call your crew now! Cripple him in ten minutes, or I'll eat shit!" Liu Biao growled low.

"Easy. But... Third Brother, this kid fights well. See..."

"Bring knives! I'll handle any fallout!"

"Got it!" Xu Judong grinned inwardly. Liu Biao was so single-minded, so easy to use. Xiao Mu, this time, you won't be smiling.

Unaware of the danger, Xiao Mu grabbed his tray and sat with Night Glass and Li Yan.

"Eh, Master, I want that potato on your plate," Night Glass said, blinking playfully.

"Why? You have your own," Xiao Mu asked, puzzled.

"Don't ask! Just give it!" she pleaded in a coquettish tone.

"Alright..." He really couldn't resist her.

Night Glass took a tiny bite, then frowned instantly. "Yuck. Here, take it back, Master."

"Uh..."

Xiao Mu stared at the half-bitten potato. Alone with her, he might've eaten it. But Li Yan was right there!

"Night Glass... this isn't proper. You've already bitten it. It's awkward for me to eat now..."

"Why awkward? Do you disdain me, Master?"

Don't pull that fake tearful face! He knew it was an act, yet his heart softened.

"Not disdain... just, boys and girls should keep boundaries."

"Master, you do disdain me! Waaah!"

"Boss! Just eat it! Why so fussy as a guy?" Li Yan declared with sudden solemnity.

Damn it, do you think I'm doing this for your sake?!

"Ah, thanks, Li Yan!" Night Glass beamed at him.

"N-no problem." Li Yan floated on cloud nine, head spinning with bliss.

"Master, he's so weird," Night Glass whispered.

"Ahaha, just a bit off sometimes!" Xiao Mu laughed awkwardly.

"Fine. Here, Master—open up. I'll feed you."

"Okay... eh? What?!" Xiao Mu's eyes widened.

"Feed you?" Night Glass tilted her head, confused by his shock.

"No. Not needed."

"Why?"

Because... it's mortifying!

No way would he let a girl feed him in public!