Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

When Ji Yan and Xin Mujing walked into the yacht's restaurant hand in hand, a warm and tempting aroma of food wafted into her nose, instantly arousing Ji Yan's appetite.

Inside the restaurant, soft light shone on the exquisite dining table. The other four men - Fu Jingyan, Helian Minxiao, Zheng Haoqian and Lu Nanxu - were already sitting around the table, waiting for their arrival.

"Yanyan, sit with me!"

As soon as Fu Jingyan saw Ji Yan, he stood up impatiently, with an expectant smile on his face. There was a subtle weakness in his voice, as if he really felt unwell and needed Ji Yan's comfort.

However, Helian Minxiao was not willing to be outdone. He immediately retorted: "Why? Yanyan, come and sit with me. My seat is better."

After saying this, he deliberately patted the chair next to him as an invitation.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the restaurant became subtle, with arguments between several men rising one after another, as if they were having a silent contest over who could sit at the same table with Ji Yan.

Lu Nanxu watched from the side and shook his head. He knew very well that the best thing to do in such situations was to keep a low profile, but seeing Ji Yan's helpless look, he couldn't help but speak.

"Everyone stop arguing and let Yanyan choose for herself."

However, Fu Jingyan did not seem to be planning to give up. He simply leaned "weakly" against the back of the chair and looked at Ji Yan with pleading eyes.

"Yan Yan, I really feel a little uncomfortable, can you accompany me?"

At this time, Zheng Haoqian finally couldn't bear it anymore. He knew that Fu Jingyan was pretending to be sick to win Ji Yan's sympathy.

So, he said coldly: "Not feeling well? Then let me take a look at you."

Having said that, there was a hint of disdain and dissatisfaction in his eyes.

Seeing this, Ji Yan couldn't help but feel helpless. She was so hungry that she just wanted to have a good meal, and she really didn't have the mood to deal with these men's "battle for favor".

So, she smiled slightly, walked directly to the nearest empty seat and sat down, and said softly: "I'll just sit here, everyone, let's eat."

Seeing this, Lu Nanxu immediately showed a smug smile on his face. He seemed to have won the silent contest and looked at the other four people triumphantly.

Although the other four were unwilling, seeing Ji Yan's eager eyes for a meal, they had to put aside their arguments temporarily and took their seats.

As the delicacies were served one by one, the atmosphere in the restaurant gradually became harmonious. Ji Yan was finally able to enjoy the meal carefully prepared by several men with peace of mind.

On the dining table, the candlelight flickered, reflecting the different expressions of the six people. Ji Yan had just sat down and had not yet adjusted her sitting posture when the five men, like a tacitly coordinated team, took action one after another, each picking up the dishes they had carefully prepared and gently placing them in Ji Yan's bowl.

For a moment, her bowl was full of colorful and fragrant food, and every dish carried their deep affection for Ji Yan.

"Yanyan, try my sweet and sour spareribs. They are just the right amount of sweet and sour, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."

Xin Mujing spoke first, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"And my emerald shrimp, fresh and smooth, you will definitely like it."

Helian Minxiao was not to be outdone and also joined the ranks of recommending.

Zheng Haoqian, Lu Nanxu and Fu Jingyan were not willing to be left behind and introduced their own specialties, their faces filled with pride and anticipation.

"Yan Yan, try the steamed fish I made. It's fresh and delicious." Fu Jingyan spoke, his eyes full of expectation and doting on Ji Yan.

"And my braised pork is fatty but not greasy and melts in your mouth." Zheng Haoqian was not to be outdone and also joined the recommendations.

Ji Yan looked at the five people's expectant faces, and a warm feeling surged in her heart. She lowered her head and tasted the delicacies in the bowl one by one. Every bite was so delicious, as if she could taste the hard work and care behind them.

"Yanyan, Yanyan, tell me quickly, who cooked the best?"

Xin Mujing finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked again.

Ji Yan put down her chopsticks and looked at the five men's eager eyes, feeling a little embarrassed. She really didn't want to choose between these men, because every dish was so delicious and every thought was so sincere.

"Uh uh..." She hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to take a compromise approach.

"They're all good. They're really delicious. Each of you put a lot of effort into it. I can feel it."

However, this answer obviously did not satisfy the men. They looked at each other, with a hint of cunning and unwillingness in their eyes.

"Yan Yan, you can't be so perfunctory to us, you have to choose the one you like best, right?" Helian Minxiao urged again.

Ji Yan smiled helplessly, feeling both amused and helpless about the jealousy of the five people. She looked around and finally her eyes fell on Fu Jingyan. For some reason, she subconsciously chose the dish he made - steamed sea bass.

Seeing this, Fu Jingyan immediately smiled proudly. He looked at the other four people proudly, as if to say, "See, Yanyan still likes my cooking the most."

Although the other four people were a little disappointed, they couldn't help but smile at each other when they saw Ji Yan's satisfied smile and Fu Jingyan's proud look. At this moment, the jealousy between them seemed to turn into warmth and harmony, and they enjoyed this rare dining time together.

The warm atmosphere of the dinner gradually faded away, leaving empty dishes and the lingering sound of laughter on the table.

Lu Nanxu and Xin Mujing stood up naturally, smiled at each other, and walked into the kitchen together as if they had telepathy, and began to clean up the mess. The sound of water and the sound of dishes colliding intertwined and became the background music of this night.

On the other side, Ji Yan slowly stood up, her body swaying gently with the sea breeze, as if she had merged into one with the yacht and the ocean.

She walked towards the deck, where there was a wider view and deeper tranquility. When her footsteps landed on the deck, she seemed to be liberated, and all the troubles and constraints were blown away by the wind.

She lay down gently, letting the sea breeze brush through her hair, carrying a slightly salty and wet smell, which was the unique scent of the sea, making people feel fresh and free.

In the night sky, the stars are dotted, like diamonds scattered on black satin, shining with charming light. Ji Yan looked up at the starry sky, her heart filled with curiosity and yearning for the unknown world.

"What a beautiful starry sky."

She couldn't help but sigh, her voice soft and long, as if it could penetrate the night and reach the distant sky.

At this time, Zheng Haoqian, Fu Jingyan and Helian Minxiao also followed quietly. When they saw Ji Yan lying alone on the deck, they all slowed down their pace, for fear of disturbing the tranquility.

However, their presence did not make Ji Yan feel uncomfortable at all, but made the tranquility even more warm.

"Yes, I haven't seen such a beautiful starry sky for a long time."

Zheng Haoqian echoed softly, his eyes flickering with tenderness, as if he was also attracted by the starry sky.

Fu Jingyan pointed to the brightest star in the night sky with pride: "Look, that was my favorite star when I was a child. I always felt that it was protecting me."

Helian Minxiao smiled without saying anything. He walked to Ji Yan and gently handed her a coat.

"The sea breeze is strong at night, don't catch a cold."

Ji Yan took the coat with a smile, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.