Chapter 1768

As lunchtime approached, Baili Xia helped Mu Xiaojiu back to the side hall of Sihai Residence.

Just as they were about to sit down, Xiaoyao hurried in from outside.

He entered the side hall, nodded to Mu Xiaojiu and Baili Xia, and casually found a seat to sit down.

Seeing Xiaoyao, Baili Xia felt a warmth in her heart and was about to walk over to him.

Brother has returned, and subconsciously, she wanted to sit with him.

But just as she lifted her foot, she suddenly paused.

She glanced at Uncle beside her and finally decided to help him sit down.

Uncle was seriously injured while saving her and couldn’t move easily, now he needed her care.

How could she ignore him for a young love?

This subtle action caught Mu Xiaojiu’s attention, causing a slight ripple in his heart.

The girl still cared about him.

When Xiaoyao returned, his heart was a bit anxious.

After getting closer during this time, he was really worried that she would abandon him because Xiaoyao was back.

He never imagined, after so many years, that he would become so cautious one day.

All because of this girl…

A trace of warmth flowed in his eyes as he looked at Ye Hua and calmly said, “Everyone’s here, let the servants serve the dishes.”

Ye Hua responded and immediately went to instruct the servants to serve the food.

Xiaoyao settled down, looked up at Mu Xiaojiu, and said lightly, “Uncle, today I went to investigate the matters over there…”

Just as he started, Mu Xiaojiu suddenly raised a hand to interrupt him.

“Don’t talk business during meals.”

Xiaoyao paused, gave Baili Xia a light glance, and stayed silent.

Normally, there was no need to time the discussion of these matters.

Today, did Uncle not want to discuss these things in front of the girl?

“Yes, meals are for eating, we’ll talk business later.”

Baili Xia also chimed in.

Uncle wasn’t in good health, so ensuring he eats well was most important now.

Xiaoyao’s lips curled up slightly, he nodded lightly and said no more.

This girl seemed to have been with Uncle all morning, and now, she no longer showed the previous resistance towards him in her eyes.

It seemed that the two of them were getting along quite well.

The servants brought in the food, and Xiaoyao paid no more attention, lowering his head to eat.

Baili Xia took a few bites, and when she looked sideways, she realized that Uncle was just sitting there quietly, not moving.

She then remembered that Uncle’s right arm was inconvenient.

She awkwardly smiled, putting down her own bowls and chopsticks.

“Uncle, let me help you.”

She picked up Mu Xiaojiu’s chopsticks and instinctively chose some dishes for him, placing them in his bowl.

Once everything was prepared, she pushed it in front of him.

But Mu Xiaojiu didn’t move, something flickered in his eyes.

He looked indifferently at the bowl that was now full, without any intention to eat by himself.

Baili Xia’s heart tightened, she asked, “Uncle, don’t you like these?”

She had chosen these dishes without much thought, unsure if he actually liked them.

“I like them,” Mu Xiaojiu said lightly.

These were all dishes he liked.

The girl could even pick them out for him, leading to a slight suspicion that maybe she remembered his preferences?

But, it was just a little doubt.

He was certain, she didn’t remember.

Maybe, it was just her subconscious guiding her.

“Then why aren’t you eating?” Baili Xia blinked.

Mu Xiaojiu raised his left hand and gestured, “I can’t use my left hand.”