CHAPTER 15

Chu Yu's position was near the side of the shop, with many empty tables and chairs around. However, the two young girls had a clear target and were almost walking straight towards them.

Shu Yanyan could already imagine the scene of their astonishment in her mind.

Just imagine, if news of the Emperor appearing here spread, those noble young ladies who dreamt of becoming Empresses would camp out here every day, occasionally getting into quarrels and fights with each other. In that case, would she still want to do business?

She absolutely couldn't let that happen!

Shu Yanyan quickly turned around and stood in front of the two girls, pushing them towards the nearby seats. "Sit, sit here!"

She pretended to be calm. "There are several flavors of double-layered milk. Which one would you like?"

The two girls didn't have the attention to care about that. The taller girl casually replied, "...Anything, the most common one will do."

After all, they didn't really come into this strange dessert shop to taste any new-style desserts.

Shu Yanyan nodded. "Okay, okay."

She comically started to back away, keeping her eyes on the two girls to make sure they couldn't see Chu Yu behind her. It was a struggle to maneuver herself next to Chu Yu, and she couldn't spare much thought. She simply pulled her up and turned around with her.

The taller girl couldn't help but speak up.

"Miss owner, what's going on with you...?"

Shu Yanyan forced a smile. "I'll prepare for you two right away, just a moment!"

As she spoke, she pushed Chu Yu towards the back kitchen.

Chu Yu went along with it and obediently letting Shu Yanyan pushed her. When they finally avoided the gaze of the two girls, Shu Yanyan let out a big sigh of relief. However, Chu Yu still had the mood to look at her with a faint smile.

Shu Yanyan felt a bit embarrassed. "Y-your mask? Put it on quickly!"

Chu Yu shrugged. "How can I eat with it on? I just took a bite of the dessert you prepared, Yanyan."

Shu Yanyan gritted her teeth. "Then stay here for now and wait... wait until they leave before going out."

Chu Yu revealed a foxy smile. "Alright, I'll help you out."

Shu Yanyan softly replied, "No need." and turned to the kitchen to start bustling about.

The double-layered milk had already been steamed in advance and placed in the refrigerator. The two girls had ordered the basic version, without any additional toppings. Shu Yanyan took out two servings from the refrigerator and went out to serve them directly.

She gently placed the double-layered milk in front of the two girls and smiled politely. "Please enjoy."

As expected, the two young girls grabbed hold of her.

The taller girl was outgoing and lively, and now that Chu Yu wasn't present, she didn't need to be shy in front of her crush. She asked Shu Yanyan, "Miss owner, is that tall Alpha sister your partner?"

Shu Yanyan tugged at the corners of her mouth. "...No, she's not."

The taller girl became puzzled. "If she's not, then why don't you show her to us?"

Shu Yanyan's actions just now were too obvious. Besides jealousy, the two young girls couldn't think of any other explanation.

Shu Yanyan was speechless upon hearing their words.

She did have a reason, but she couldn't tell them that it was because Chu Yu was the Emperor and she couldn't let them see her, right?

The shorter girl observed her expression and pulled her companion's sleeve, understanding the situation. "Let's not force Miss owner. If I had such a beautiful Alpha wife, I would lock her up in a golden chamber at home and wouldn't want her to be seen by others either!"

Shu Yanyan felt like crying but had no tears. She tried to explain, "She, I... we really don't have that kind of relationship!"

The taller girl persisted, "Even if you're not partners, you must be very good friends!"

Her eyes twinkled as an idea formed in her mind. "Ms. owner, I see that your new shop doesn't have much popularity. Why don't you call that beautiful lady to serve us? We'll buy more products from your shop and bring them back to promote to our classmates. What do you say?"

Shu Yanyan's eyes lit up with desire.

However, she took a deep breath and resisted the temptation, refusing, "No, there's no need. But you're still welcome to come back another time to taste our desserts!"

Upon hearing her response, the two girls slumped their shoulders in disappointment. But they weren't unreasonable people, so after being turned down, they didn't stop Shu Yanyan from leaving.

Shu Yanyan let out a sigh of relief and quickly returned to the back kitchen.

She was in a hurry and didn't pay attention, almost bumping into Chu Yu when she entered the room.

Chu Yu grabbed her arm to help her steady herself and asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Your face is all red."

Shu Yanyan was taken aback and subconsciously used the back of her hand to touch her cheek.

Soon, she realized that she had been deceived by the person in front of her and gritted her teeth in retort, "...No way?!"

Chu Yu blinked at her. "Did I see it wrong?"

"Don't be angry. I apologize to you." Chu Yu said.

Shu Yanyan wanted to say something, but the words stopped at the tip of her tongue.

Everything was still the same as before. Shu Qing liked teasing her, and she couldn't get angry at the person in front of her no matter what.

Could this be the power of beauty?

Shu Yanyan covered her face, forcing herself to lower her head and not look at Chu Yu.

"It's fine... It's not your fault."

Chu Yu asked, "What did they say? Why were you in such a hurry to come back?"

Recalling the speculations of the two girls in front of the person involved, Shu Yanyan felt a bit uneasy. "It's, it's nothing...They mistook you for my friend, that's all."

Chu Yu teased her with that statement. "So... you think we're not friends?"

Shu Yanyan looked up at her, her mouth slightly agape. "I... I'm not bold enough to delude myself into thinking that the Emperor is my friend."

"So, you have a natural talent for making her angry?" Chu Yu continued.

Shu Yanyan was confused. "Huh?"

Chu Yu said, "Never mind."

If they weren't friends, then they weren't friends.

Who wanted to be my friend anyway?

With that thought in mind, Chu Yu casually picked up an electronic tablet from the table and walked towards the exit.

Shu Yanyan grabbed her arm. "Where are you going?"

Chu Yu reassured her, "Don't worry."

She reached up and tapped the "earphone" on her left ear. Instantly, the earphone unfolded and formed a face mask. Chu Yu activated the stealth mode, and the mask subtly adjusted the lighting on her face. Now, the pair of eyes that were visible also looked different--

Although they were beautiful, no one should immediately associate her with the Emperor.

"I'll go and explain to them on your behalf," Chu Yu said.

Shu Yanyan was distracted by Chu Yu's actions, and by the time she realized it, Chu Yu had already walked out of the back kitchen.

She couldn't stop her in time and could only nervously watch as Chu Yu leisurely approached the two customers.

In fact, before this, the two girls had been whispering to each other.

"Ah, I wish we hadn't come in." the shorter girl looked at the dessert in front of her with a worried expression. "Our original plan was to go to that trendy juice shop ahead, but now we ended up in this random dessert shop eating nutritional products."

She sniffed the double-layered milk pudding and made a face. "Isn't this just the taste of milk... Did the milk go bad? Why did it solidify like this?"

The taller girl disagreed, "It can't be gone bad... This shop just opened today, right?"

"Well, I don't want to eat it." the shorter girl pushed the dessert forward. "Aki, let's just go. That Alpha pretty lady isn't planning to come out anyway."

Both of them came from well-off families, so they weren't too concerned about the money.

But the taller girl had more principles. "But Miss owner has already brought it over... Isn't it a waste if we don't eat it?"

She gathered her courage, picked up a spoon, and said solemnly, "I want to taste it!"

The shorter girl looked at her in astonishment. "Are you sure?"

The taller girl nodded!

Under the gaze of her companion, The taller girl gently scooped up a spoonful of double-layered milk pudding.

The texture of the milk pudding was even lighter and smoother than she had imagined. She felt like she didn't exert much force before breaking the surface of the dessert. As the milk skin cracked, the tender and creamy milk pudding inside trembled slightly, and the milk fragrance became even richer.

The taller girl's mouth watered as she brought the spoon to her own mouth.

At that moment, Chu Yu approached them.

The shorter girl's attention was immediately diverted. She looked up and exclaimed, "Hey, it's you!" She glanced toward the back kitchen. "Did Miss owner finally allow you to come out?"

Chu Yu chuckled lightly. "She didn't confine me, so there's no need to say 'allow me to come out.'"

She calmly began to engage in conversation. "Yanyan mentioned that you two seem to have some misunderstanding about us."

The shorter girl spoke directly, "Misunderstanding? So, you and her are really not a couple?"

The shorter girl stuck out her tongue. "My best friend and I came here because of you. We just wanted to chat with the beautiful lady. But it seems like the owner got jealous and hid you away as soon as we entered."

Chu Yu's lips curved slightly. "Jealous, huh..."

She got to the point, "Actually, the desserts here are really delicious. You should come for the owner's craftsmanship."

"I don't like drinking milk. I've had enough of it every day." the shorter girl chuckled, feeling a bit embarrassed.

As she spoke, she also wanted to gain her companion's support. "Aki, what do you think... Oh—"

Just as her eyes shifted, the shorter girl was left speechless in shock.

Her companion, who had mustered up the courage to take a sip, had already devoured half of the bowl of double-layered milk pudding. When she looked over, her friend had a genuinely happy expression on her face as she continued to savor the spoonful.

The shorter girl quickly raised her voice and called out, "A-Aki!"

Finally, the taller girl snapped back to reality.

She immediately recommended, "Hey, try it quickly! It's different from regular milk. It's so delicious!"

The shorter girl awkwardly pointed to the side with her chin, reminding her about Chu Yu's presence.

They had initially entered this new shop because of Chu Yu's appearance, and now her friend was completely engrossed in eating and drinking without even noticing her.

This is completely out of order! Completely mixed up!

Finally regaining her senses, the taller girl exclaimed, "Oh, wow! Beautiful big sister, you're here!"

Chu Yu calmly took a step back and nodded.

But the next moment, the taller girl blurted out, "Wow, beautiful sister, the food in this shop is so delicious! How come I've never tried it before?"

Chu Yu smiled with a sense of pride. "They are all developed by the owner herself. I'm glad you like them."

The taller girl's eyes lit up. "That cute Omega sister! Wow, she's amazing."

She made a request, "Can you help me order another bowl of double-layered milk pudding? I want to have another one."

Chu Yu suggested, "There are other products in the shop. Since you've already had a bowl, why not try another one of our recommended items, like the taro ball dessert?"

The taller girl nodded, "Okay, okay, I'll try something new."

Chu Yu nodded, "I'll prepare it for you right away."

After Chu Yu left, the taller girl finally had a moment to notice her companion. "Hey, Yuan Yuan, what's wrong with you?"

The shorter girl felt completely left out just now.

Weren't they here to see the beauty? What happened to her best friend?

"You finally had a chance to talk to her, and you just chatted about random things?" she crossed her arms and pouted, "I'm getting so frustrated with you, all you care about is eating!"

"Why don't you ask for her contact information?"

"Contact information?" The taller girl looked innocent, "This shop is right here, why would we need contact information?"

She grinned, revealing her teeth, "We can come again next time!"

The shorter girl rolled her eyes, "I can't communicate with you anymore."

But getting angry like this was really boring. She caught sight of her untouched bowl of double-layered milk pudding on the table, which sparked a bit of curiosity within her.

Was it really... that delicious?

The shorter girl slowly cupped the dessert in her hands and scooped a small amount into her mouth.

The rich and creamy milk flavor melted on her lips and teeth. In that moment, she wondered if she was savoring clouds from the sky.

After finishing her own portion, the taller girl stared eagerly at her, "So, how is it? If you don't like it, I can finish it for you."

The shorter girl swallowed the delicate taste in her mouth.

She raised her chin slightly, looking at her companion. "Hmph, I don't need your help. I... I forgive you."

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