Chapter 43: Striking for the First Time

Hua Qiyue smiled at Ji Jing. "I’d be honored to treat you to a meal, but it’s a bit early for dinner. Would you be willing to walk around with us until then?" Hua Qiyue breathed in sharply as she noticed Yun Shimo sitting next to Ji Feng. Tianci noticed him as well and waved excitedly to him, which Yun Shimo returned with a faint smile. They resumed their journey, with the Ji family's carriage following them into the city. As they passed a snack shop, Tianci tugged at Hua Qiyue's dress and pointed. Hua Qiyue signaled for the carriage to stop. "Do you want a snack?" Tianci nodded exaggeratedly while Ji Jing and Ji Feng alighted from their carriage. The delicious smell of the food made their mouths water as they stepped into the small shop. Hua Qiyue had seldom ventured out of the restaurant with Tianci. Maybe it was time to spoil him just a little. The shop specialized in roast and barbeque products, and Hua Qiyue saw many different morsels, including roast chicken,