novelhk Chapter 62 Dinner Party
Chapter 62 Dinner Party
"Pepe, Elodie, over here!"
Little Claire easily found a seat at the end of the long table, waving to the two people behind her.
Peruvée silently sat down next to Crevie, her red cross-shaped eyes fixed on a certain direction, seemingly lost in thought.
Elodie sat next to Mu Feng. With her lively personality, she and Clementine quickly surrounded Mu Feng and excitedly began to explore the world beyond Fontaine.
"Eh? Mu Feng, you're from Zhidong..."
Clementine's exclamation was filled with surprise and delight. She quickly grabbed Mu Feng's sleeve and asked expectantly:
"I've heard that the aurora borealis is very beautiful in winter."
"Mu Feng, have you ever seen the aurora borealis?"
As she spoke, a longing shone in Clementine's clear eyes, as if she could already see the magnificent spectacle stretching across the brilliant night sky.
"I'm sorry, Clementine. I haven't seen her either."
In this remote borderland, only relentless blizzards rage day and night. The aurora borealis, perhaps, exists only in books, a beautiful sight that appears above the main city only in winter.
"That's it..."
"Let's go see it together when we grow up!"
Clementine's eyes showed a moment of disappointment, but she quickly cheered up and proudly pulled Peruvieri and Elodie aside to talk about the future.
“You, me, and Pepe and Elodie.”
"Let's all go see it together."
"It's a deal."
Clementine jumped off the wooden chair and held out her little fist. Elodie, who was sitting next to her, quickly understood and reached out her hand to gently touch Clementine's.
Immediately, the two turned their gazes to Mu Feng and Peruvier, who were standing to the side.
Looking at Clementine and Elodie's hopeful and adorable smiles, Mu Feng felt a weight lift from his heart.
Despite knowing full well the existence of Kujavina and that the future Clementine described was most likely a beautiful dream, Mu Feng was unwilling to say anything discouraging at this time and spoil the two little ones' mood.
Perhaps, I can change something?
"Then it's settled."
Mu Feng smiled and stretched out his hand. The three little fists touched gently in the air, announcing the establishment of the agreement.
Thus, the pressure fell on the future servant, the current emotionless loli, Peruvier.
Peruvée blinked her red cross-shaped eyes, pursed her lips, and raised her fist, responding to Clementine's words in a completely emotionless tone:
"It's a word."
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As the chefs came and went, the once empty dining table was soon filled with delicious dishes, and the enticing aroma quickly filled the entire restaurant.
However, none of the children in the fireplace family took the first bite, as if they were waiting for something.
Kujavina entered the restaurant, now dressed in a black floor-length robe, her hands folded in front of her chest, carrying a thick leather book.
"I swear to serve Her Majesty the Empress to the death."
Kujavina stood at one end of the long table, her lips slightly parted, her eyes half-closed, and she spoke slowly and solemnly.
"I swear to serve Her Majesty the Empress to the death."
The children of the Hearth House also clasped their hands together and whispered an oath, just like Kujavina.
After the ceremony, Kujavina's serious expression turned into a gentle smile. She placed her hands on her chest and waited until the surroundings were completely quiet before slowly speaking.
"Today, our 'House of Hearths' welcomes a new member."
"To help them better integrate into this 'family,' before dinner, let's have the new children introduce themselves."
Kujavina's voice was encouraging, but her tone subtly revealed an irresistible quality.
"Mufeng Xuenetsevich".
"Vasily Shchenetsevich".
Anya Schneitzfna.
……
The children stood up one by one, and after the lengthy self-introductions were over, Kujavina smiled and nodded, signaling everyone to begin dinner.
"Mufeng! Mufeng! That's delicious!"
"Come on, try this!"
Upon receiving the order to eat, Clementine, who had been feeling drowsy, immediately perked up.
Her soft, pink ahoge (antenna-like hair) stood up instantly, Clementine's eyes lit up, and she began her day's sweep, not forgetting to also get some for Mu Feng beside her.
"Mmm...delicious!"
Clementine's face was chubby and round from her mouth being stuffed full of food, like a little hamster constantly chewing on nuts, with the oil stains from her mouth still glistening.
In contrast, Elodie and Peruvier's slow and deliberate eating appeared much more elegant.
Indeed, without comparison, there is no harm.
Mu Feng looked at the food piled up in his bowl like a small mountain, then glanced at Clementine, who was devouring it in a whirlwind, and gave her classic half-moon eyes.
Clementine swallowed the food in her mouth, tilted her head, blinked, and gave him a questioning look.
Seeing little Kreevie's adorable expression, Mu Feng suddenly had the idea of teasing her a little.
Then, Mu, whose head was sprouting pointed horns, revealed a meaningful smile. Only when the grease on Clementine's lips slowly slid off did he "kindly" point to Clementine's white dress.
Clementine, completely bewildered, looked down unprepared, and the already swaying soup instantly splattered into deep red spots on her pristine white dress.
Young Clementine was clearly unaware of Mu Feng's wicked scheme. By the time she noticed the conspicuous red spots on her white dress, someone's evil plan had already succeeded.
"Whoa!"
Realizing that she was destined to be cleaned up today, Clay let out a wail, and her beautiful lake-green eyes instantly lost their luster.
Mu Feng silently turned his head, desperately trying to recall the unformatted computer he had before he transmigrated, just to keep his upturned lips from giving himself away.
Don't laugh, don't laugh, the Cyber Wooden Fish has done immeasurable good deeds.
Clementine pouted and put her hands on her hips, looking suspiciously at Mu Feng, who was struggling to suppress his laughter, and then at Elodie, who had already started to chuckle.
Meeting Clementine's gaze, Mu Feng immediately revealed a harmless smile. What mischief could an 8-year-old baby possibly have up her sleeve?
So, with nowhere to vent her frustration, Clementine had no choice but to reach out to Peruvier, who was standing silently to the side, and gently punch her shoulder.
"Waaah... Pepe! Why didn't you remind me!"
Peruvieri, who had been engrossed in her dinner and seemingly oblivious to the situation, suddenly became the center of attention. She raised her red cross-shaped pupils and blinked, puzzled.
There are four people, three of whom know the truth, but you are not one of them, Peruvieri.
"Definitely next time."
Peruvée, who was online with 5G but offline with 2G, thought carefully and cautiously sought an ambiguous answer.
Little Clover was speechless for a moment. She sat back down in her seat, sulking and staring at the soup stains on her pure white dress, arms crossed.
Thus, a world where only Clementine is injured is achieved.
In the end, feeling guilty, Mu Feng gave the dessert to Clementine, bringing this little incident to a close.
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(P.S.: Hehe, happy birthday to myself and Professor Abedo!)