As Kenny looked directly at Zhong Shenxiu, Zhong Shenxiu was also staring intently at the line: the two pairs of eyes met, yet no sparks flew.

"Little brother, what did you just call me, Sister?" Kenny asked with some surprise.

"Woman, put me back!" Zhong Shenxiu stated plainly once more.

In that moment, Kenny was visibly stunned. For a full thirty seconds. Then, she actually let out a sudden, ringing laugh, her flower-like posture swaying enchantingly—utterly captivating!

"Little brother, do you want this sister to be your woman?" Kenny surprisingly curbed her smile and asked Zhong Shenxiu with utter seriousness.

At that instant, Xia Luo’s mouth gaped, her eyes wide, looking at Kenny as if she were seeing a woman for the very first time in her life!

Zhong Shenxiu did not answer, still staring blankly at Kenny, as if trying to see straight into her soul through those beautiful eyes.

After a brief silence, Kenny couldn't help but laugh again, even more exaggeratedly than before.

"Little brother, that won't do, no no. Sister is much older than you. When you grow up, you’ll find Sister old!" Kenny said in a tone half-serious, half-joking. And in her eyes flashed an unusual glint, subtle yet instantly caught by Zhong Shenxiu.

"Hey, woman," Zhong Shenxiu's voice sounded again, "your heart isn't as light as your appearance suggests!"

Zhong Shenxiu’s words left Angelina and the others bewildered, but Kenny visibly froze. Perhaps only she understood the depth of what Zhong Shenxiu had implied.

This time she did not laugh; she actually placed Zhong Shenxiu back in his original spot, and her expression seemed to take on a certain wistfulness, stirring in observers an impulse toward tenderness and protection!

The atmosphere instantly shifted, becoming almost heavy and stifling.

Fortunately, just then, the server approached again, asking Kenny, "Patron, what would you like to order?"

Kenny casually took the menu handed to her, flipped through it, and ordered two simple dishes, plus a bottle of wine!

"Very well, please wait!" The server departed and quickly returned with a bottle of wine for Kenny.

"Would you two like some?" Kenny asked Angelina and Xia Luo, swirling the bottle in her hand.

Both young women shook their heads vigorously, their expressions turning even more curious as they stared at Kenny! They hadn't expected such a beautiful, sexy woman to drink alcohol. Wasn't she afraid of getting drunk and being robbed?

Though Xia Luo had a forthright nature, she never touched alcohol. Firstly, she hated the taste, and secondly, she felt drinking harmed the body and would slow down her movements!

Compared to Xia Luo, Angelina was even more perplexed. This was her first time seeing a woman drink. In her understanding, liquor was exclusively for men; today was truly an eye-opener.

Kenny clearly noticed the gazes from the two girls and smiled lightly, "Are you two finding this strange?"

"No!" Xia Luo replied somewhat untruthfully.

Kenny let out another "chuckle," leaving one utterly unable to decipher her amusement.

And just then, the server began bringing out the dishes ordered by Zhong Shenxiu and the others.

"Kenny, if you don't mind, please eat with us first," Xia Luo offered politely.

"Oh, thank you so much for your generosity!" Kenny replied, and she truly did begin eating without pretense.

Xia Luo was momentarily speechless again. She hadn't expected this woman to forgo even the basic courtesies of polite refusal—a truly strange woman!

It was at this moment that Robin’s focused eating drew Kenny’s attention. She quickly turned her head and asked with a smile, "Little sister, you look so adorable. What’s your name?"

Robin remained silent, not even looking up at Kenny, continuing to eat with the fierce concentration of someone who hadn't eaten in days.

Kenny was slightly stunned again. Zhong Shenxiu had surprised her enough, and she thought this little girl would be easier to deal with, but she turned out to be even colder than the boy, refusing even to look at her!

However, Kenny wasn't angry; rather, her interest seemed piqued. She looked at Robin on the left, then at Zhong Shenxiu on the right, feeling an urge to laugh bubble up once more!

She hadn't noticed it at first, but now realized that these two children shared many similarities in temperament.

"Little sister, your skin is truly so smooth," Kenny said, and then cheekily pinched Robin's little cheek.

This action nearly made Guosi jump out of his seat again.

Xia Luo, who had been reaching for food, froze instantly. She hadn't expected this woman, after teasing Zhong Shenxiu, to immediately shift her target to Robin.

Good heavens, what was going through this woman's mind? Didn't she know how lucky she was just moments ago? Now she was provoking Robin again!

Recalling Robin’s capabilities, Xia Luo worried for Kenny.

Angelina’s eyes were also fixed on Robin, her entire heart seeming to stop beating in that instant!

She knew Robin—Robin was someone untouchable by anyone other than Zhong Shenxiu. She couldn't believe this woman was recklessly touching Robin’s face! Good heavens, did she no longer want that hand?

"To the surprise of both young women, Robin merely rolled her eyes at Kenny. Then, she calmly returned to her meal.

"What in the world...?"

Xia Luo felt a dizzy spell coming on. They felt that both Zhong Shenxiu and Robin were behaving abnormally; why hadn't they reacted to the pinch?

In truth, they were focusing too much on the surface, missing the deeper aspect—Kenny's eyes.

Perhaps even if the three had noticed, they wouldn't have grasped what was hidden within—that pair of beautiful eyes held melancholy, loneliness, and finality. These were not things gained from ordinary experience!

Zhong Shenxiu could perceive it because he was not ordinary; Robin could perceive it because she had once possessed such eyes herself!

The abnormality in both Zhong Shenxiu and Robin was actually influenced by those eyes. They were not people who sought violence, and Kenny’s actions were not malicious, so neither reacted forcefully! There might be other, deeper reasons, but those couldn't be explained in a few words!

"You two children are so amusing!" Kenny then remarked, uttering words that left Xia Luo and the others utterly speechless.

The three of them simply couldn't find words to describe Kenny, thinking to themselves: Amusing, indeed—the kind that can play someone to death!

A while later, the dishes Kenny ordered were also served. However, just then, a clamor erupted on the street outside.

"Search every shop thoroughly! That woman is nearby; you must find her!"

"Yes, sir!"

Then followed a string of footsteps and shouts.

Xia Luo didn't pay much mind; such incidents happened countless times daily, and she was long accustomed to it!

Angelina and Reese, however, seemed a little curious, cocking their ears to listen to the commotion outside.

"Sister Xia Luo, what’s happening outside?" Reese finally couldn't contain her curiosity and asked.

"I don't know, but it certainly isn't good news!" Xia Luo replied thoughtfully, then cautioned Reese and Angelina. "You two shouldn't go look at the excitement. It's better to avoid trouble!"

All three were drawn by the sounds outside, yet they failed to notice the subtle shifts in Kenny’s expression.

They didn't see it, but Zhong Shenxiu did!

From the moment the shouts rose from the street, Zhong Shenxiu observed Kenny's face change—first a flicker of disbelief, then a sudden anxiety, and finally, a settling calm. This entire sequence of expressions flashed within three seconds, almost imperceptible to an ordinary person!

"You all eat slowly, I'll step out for a moment!" Kenny said with a light laugh. Looking at her now, it was hard to believe she had just gone through that rapid emotional shift.

Xia Luo nodded, not pressing Kenny about where she was going.

Kenny stood up and walked calmly toward the back courtyard, maintaining that faint, elusive smile on her face.

Such a strange woman! Xia Luo murmured inwardly. Just then, her body shuddered violently, as if realizing something.

Could the "woman" they were shouting about outside be Kenny?

The moment this thought surfaced, Xia Luo felt it was highly probable. Kenny hadn't left earlier, nor would she leave later—but she left precisely when those people arrived. Wasn't that too coincidental!

As she pondered what entanglement Kenny might have with the people outside, those men pulled back the door curtain and strode in.

They were all dressed as soldiers, exuding a chilling aura that suggested they were not to be trifled with.

"Search this area; see if that woman is hiding in here!" commanded one who seemed to be the leader.

The men immediately scattered, beginning a frantic search, leaving no corner unexamined, whether suitable for hiding or not!

As his subordinates fanned out, the leader approached the shop owner with an overbearing tone. "Did you see a woman come in? About 1.7 meters tall?"

"J-just now, one did!" the owner replied, his voice trembling. A person of his low status wouldn't dare oppose the authorities, fearing false accusations, so he was very cooperative.

"Where is she?" The leader grabbed the owner’s tunic, his voice rising sharply!

"Gone... gone!" The owner's face paled.

"Where did she go?" The leader glared with fierce eyes, wearing an expression that clearly threatened, 'If you don't tell me the truth, I'll execute you right here!'

"Just now... she went out that way!" The owner said, pointing with his finger.

The leader shoved the owner to the ground and shouted to his men scattered around, "Follow me in pursuit!" With that, he charged forward.

These soldiers came fast and left faster; in the blink of an eye, the sounds of their pursuit vanished.

Yet, for a long time afterward, no one dared even draw a deep breath. The atmosphere remained oppressive!

Robin, however, was completely unaffected. Though chewing food, she turned her gaze toward Zhong Shenxiu. Her expression seemed to ask: Master, shall I go assist?