The place Dou Xiangling invited her to was a private restaurant with a stylish and antique interior.
Upon entering, the front yard was decorated with various types of flowers and a grape trellis on the left side. Various long chairs were also placed in the vicinity for guests to enjoy the scenery.
They arrived at the backyard after walking through the front yard.
There was a large pool in the middle of the backyard and there was an octagon pavilion situated in the middle of the pool. A woman dressed in white robes while wearing a veil was currently playing an instrument. Around the woman were several other dancers dressed in antique clothes.
Artificial smoke was released in the surroundings of the pavilion, making the place look celestial.
The table for guests was placed near the pool and separated by screens. Guests would be able to spectate the performance in the pavilion and at the same time, they would not disturb another table.
When the waiter brought Zi Yi to Dou Xiangling’s table, Dou Xiangling and Dou Zerui were already seated there and waiting for her.
“Yiyi, you’re here.”
Dou Xiangling waved. “I’ve already ordered the dishes and we’re just waiting for you.”
When she walked over and sat down, Dou Xiangling pushed the desserts towards her. “I’m sure you’re hungry, have some desserts first.”
Zi Yi said apologetically, “I forgot the time.”
“It’s alright, we haven’t been waiting long either.”
Dou Zerui looked at Zi Yi with a weird expression, as if he had something to say.
Zi Yi finished one of the desserts and said, “Speak your mind.”
“Call me cousin.” All of a sudden, Dou Zerui became insistent on how Zi Yi talked to him.
However, Zi Yi turned a deaf ear and continued eating the desserts.
Dou Zerui felt upset, but he could not force her either. He put his hands on the table, clasped them, and then released them. In the end, he said, “I apologize for my previous behavior.”
“Hmm? What behavior?” Zi Yi had an indifferent expression.
Dou Zerui was even more upset and felt annoyed deep down. Why was their cousin so uncute!
“I mean my initial behavior to you.”
“Oh…”
Zi Yi glanced at the inexplicably nervous Dou Zerui and curled her lips.
Dou Xiangling did not speak up for either side. She poured a cup of tea for Zi Yi out of concern that she might choke on the dessert.
“Thanks, cousin.’
Dou Xiangling covered her lips and smiled.
Only then, did Zi Yi turn to Dou Zerui. “I accept your apology.”
Dou Zerui breathed a sigh of relief. He thought Zi Yi would make things difficult for him.
Just then, the waiter served their dishes.
The environment here was beautiful and the dishes were also plated nicely.
The three of them had their dinner in silence.
After they dined for a while, the musical instrument in the pavilion stopped.
Zi Yi glanced over and saw the few dancers leaving while the white-robed lady stood up and started a dance,
The music started playing once again. The white-robed lady should be wearing a harness beneath her clothes. Her movements appeared as light as a swallow. While she danced, she jumped out of the pavilion and started dancing on the water.
Everyone looked in the direction of the performance and applauded.
However, Zi Yi sensed a killing intent.
She looked at the woman calmly, then at the Dou siblings who were staring at the lady. She called out, “Cousin.”
When Dou Zerui suddenly heard Zi Yi calling him, he turned around in joy.
The siblings stared at her concurrently.
Zi Yi pressed her stomach and frowned, appearing to be in pain. “My stomach hurts a little.”
Both of them became anxious.
Dou Xiangling hastily stood up and came to her side. “Yiyi, what’s wrong? Was there something bad in what you ate earlier?”
She then anxiously said to Dou Zerui, “Brother, let’s send Yiyi to the hospital in case she really ate something bad.”
Dou Zerui had also stood up. “Ok.”
He came to Zi Yi and turned his back to face her as he squatted. “Come up, I’ll piggyback you there,”
Zi Yi looked at his back, pursed her lips, and shook her head. “I can walk by myself. Why don’t you settle the bill and drive the car over first.’
Dou Zerui thought for a moment and said to Dou Xiangling, “Xiangling, support Yiyi and come out. I’ll wait for you two in the car.”
Dou Xiangling nodded and Dou Zerui walked out in large strides.
Dou Xiangling came over to support Zi Yi.
However, the white-robed lady dashed towards their table at that moment.
Zi Yi pushed Dou Xiangling to one side, quickly took out the hidden weapon, and pulled the trigger at her.
At the same time, she said, “Cousin, go out quickly.”
Dou Xiangling was stunned by the situation. She saw the white-robed lady retreating before coming forward for Zi Yi with an additional dagger in her hands. Out of horror, she warned her. “Yiyi, be careful!”
