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Before the meal, Chen Xi looked at Lub Su with curiosity. With his keen eye, he could naturally tell that Mi Zhu was frequently signaling to Lub Su, yet Lub Su neither expressed a refusal nor an intent to join. What was the situation? Could it be that this man was here just for a visit, as a tourist?
Not understanding the situation was one thing, but even Lub Su himself felt somewhat bewildered. Although his experience was not extensive, with many years as a head of a powerful family, he could tell that Liu Bei's actions were not mere posturing but genuine. Due to this, compared to the reckless Yuan Shu, Liu Bei clearly met his standards for choosing a lord to serve.