How long has it been since Xu Zhaozhao had a proper conversation with her? It's been... four years, hasn't it?

Xia Huai remained standing still, seemingly lost in memories.

Xu Zhaozhao turned back the way she came, and with her other free hand she wrapped her arm around Xia Huai's arm and pulled her forward.

"Let's go, let's go, time to eat!"

Xia Huai was forced to pull herself out of her memories, but she felt no anger at all. Instead, a very small smile appeared on her lips.

She quickly composed herself and followed Xu Zhaozhao closely until she was side by side with her.

Two hands were clasped together, the two children holding each other's hands, the afternoon sunlight lengthening their shadows, which overlapped.

A photographer followed behind, capturing the scene in a beautiful way.

[Rounding it up, these two are practically holding hands! I didn't want to ship them, I didn't want to ship them... but I'm shipping them! I'm shipping them!]

Seeing this scene suddenly reminded me of a saying: If the world forbids it, then I will let my shadow love you in my place.

[Don't be so ridiculous, fans! Shipping a couple can be niche, but it can't be weird. Xu Zhaozhao has a child and a sugar daddy. [sweat][sweat]]

The deepest friendship in the world is when you stand together and get mistaken for a lesbian, hahaha.

...

Before seeing these comments, Xu Zhaozhao chose a nearby hot pot restaurant and couldn't wait to order.

"Listen up, listen up, can you hear me?"

The director's voices came through the headset of the accompanying photographer.

At this awkward time, there weren't many people in the hot pot restaurant, and the environment was very quiet. Xu Zhaozhao heard the voices coming from their earpieces.

The person taking the order paused, and then they replied, "We can hear you. Please speak."

The production team asked, "Where are you now?"

The accompanying photographer looked up at the sign and replied, "Gaga Xuan Hot Pot Restaurant."

There was a ten-second pause before the voice came again: "Have the other two groups wait where they are. We'll take Teacher Qin over to film together."

The production team was simply informing them; they weren't asking for their opinions.

Is Qin Yueling coming?

Tsk, I'll have to use her as the control group again.

After only a short pause, Xu Zhaozhao's fingers kept tapping on the screen, never stopping for a moment.

"Finally finished ordering, I'm exhausted."

Before the hot pot base and dishes were served, Qin Yueling came to the four people.

They were sitting at a large round table, with just two empty seats, which was just enough for Qin Yueling and Tongtong to sit down.

Xu Zhaozhao smiled and said, "Teacher Qin is here. Please sit down and don't be shy."

Qin Yueling limped toward her seat, with Tongtong beside her.

"What would you like to eat, Teacher Qin?"

Before Qin Yueling could answer, Xu Zhaozhao continued, "But let's make it clear first, this meal is going to be paid for separately."

Qin Yueling felt a little embarrassed. She thought about the only 150 yuan she had left in her pocket. How could she afford the hot pot restaurant in the amusement park?

She waved her hand hastily, "I just got injured, and you know I need to maintain my figure, so I won't eat. You guys eat."

That's exactly what I've been waiting to hear!

Xu Zhaozhao's smile widened.

Qin Yueling is trying to lose weight and isn't eating, so as a control group, it's not unreasonable for her to show off her love, right?

Just as I was thinking this, the staff came towards us carrying a steaming hot pot base, and the aroma of the hot pot base instantly filled the surrounding air.

One side is extra spicy, the other is clear broth – two extremes.

The dishes were served one after another—hairy crabs, snowflake beef, lamb rolls, shrimp paste, crayfish…

There were both meat and vegetables, and the table was soon packed with food.

Tongtong was drooling with longing, but Qin Yueling had just secretly told her not to eat it.

Although Qin Yueling didn't tell her the reason, Tongtong was smart and guessed that it was because their group didn't have enough money.

Tongtong was very obedient. She didn't cry or make a fuss, nor did she ask Qin Yueling for the reason. But after all, she was just a three-year-old girl, staring intently at the bubbling hot pot.

At this moment, Gu Yulin washed a set of tableware and pushed it in front of Tongtong, saying, "Tongtong, eat up. It's your brother's treat. Put it on my tab."

Tongtong gratefully thanked him, "Thank you, Brother Yuyu!"

The sounds at the scene were somewhat chaotic, making it difficult to hear what Yu Yu was saying.

However, the viewers watching the live stream were all using magnifying glasses and megaphones, so Yu Yu's words were clearly heard by them.

[Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god! I was just about to feel embarrassed for Tongtong, but Yuyu is such an angel! [starry eyes]]

[Waaaaah, "Put it all on my brother's tab," I'm so guilty! Is it normal for my heart to race when I'm facing a three-year-old? Zun is so domineering and handsome!!]

【Oh my, he's only three and he already knows how to show off in front of little girls? Like mother, like son. Why doesn't he go all the way? Goddess Qin is sitting right next to him. [rolls eyes]】

[Didn't your goddess Qin herself say she wouldn't eat it? What? Is she disabled and needs me, her mother, to cook it and feed it to her?]

...

The scene was that five people were eating hot pot, and Qin Yueling was slowly drinking a glass of water.

The camera was shooting a distant view, so many small details weren't captured clearly, but Xu Zhaozhao could clearly see that Qin Yueling's fingers, which were gripping the cup, had turned white from gripping it too tightly.

Xu Zhaozhao loves seafood, so she ordered a large pot of seafood separately, filling the air with its delicious aroma.

When the seafood was almost cooked, Gu Yulin stopped Xu Zhaozhao from reaching for it.

Xu Zhaozhao looked at him in confusion, thinking he wanted to eat too, but Gu Yulin leisurely put on gloves, "I'll peel them for you, so you don't get your hands dirty."

She does dislike peeling shells, but she's not so delicate as to expect a three-year-old to peel them for her.

But before Xu Zhaozhao could stop him, Gu Yulin had already scooped up a few shrimp and started removing their veins.

Soon, a white and tender shrimp was placed in her bowl.

She intended to eat the shrimp herself and peel it before Gu Yulin had a chance, but one shrimp and crab after another were placed on her plate, quickly piling up into a small mountain.

She couldn't even eat as fast as Gu Yulin was peeling the food...

Xu Zhaozhao's mouth felt a little sore from eating, and she asked, "Yuyu, how can you peel it so fast?"

Gu Yulin remained silent for a moment.

Since no one played with him, he helped the nanny prepare shrimp and crabs, and practice made perfect.

"I learned it from the internet." Gu Yulin chose not to tell the truth.

After Xu Zhaozhao's plate was full, Gu Yulin didn't stop. He took a serving plate and peeled the seafood onto it, letting anyone who wanted some take some. In no time, the entire seafood pot was completely devoured by Gu Yulin.

Holding a peeled shrimp in one hand and crab roe in the other, each bite bursts with juice; Xu Zhaozhao truly delivered a perfect performance of Gaga Xuan.

The first half is a dating show, the second half is a mukbang (eating broadcast), but it's also a children's show... In other words, I spent one time watching three different kinds of variety shows, so this show was worth it! [Thumbs up]

I glanced at the peeled fish, then at my boyfriend lounging on the sofa playing games... [death smile]

How rude... Didn't they see Goddess Qin was drinking plain water? How can they eat so nonchalantly? [Speechless][Speechless]