Xiao Yao arrived in Yun City by high-speed rail after 10 p.m. Tomorrow is Zhong Xuyang's birthday, and she promised to come back and celebrate with him.
As I walked toward the exit, I could see Zhong Xuyang standing at the gate waiting in the distance.
They had been chatting on WeChat the whole time. He hadn't told her he was coming to pick her up, but she was convinced he would.
He bought the tickets, and he knew better than she did which train and what time it arrived, so he didn't need to ask her.
Seeing that he slightly raised his chin and his eyes darted around but couldn't see her, Xiao Yao got playful and deliberately hid behind a tall man, using his body to block her way as she walked forward.
Zhong Xuyang kept searching for someone's figure. He hadn't told her that he was coming to pick her up because he wanted to give her a surprise. Now, after searching for a long time, he couldn't find her and couldn't help but feel anxious and worried that he had missed her.
He took out his phone and called Xiao Yao, who answered quickly.
"Have you exited the station?" Zhong Xuyang asked hurriedly.
Xiao Yao immediately replied, "No, I'm not going back."
Zhong Xuyang was stunned, his expression froze, and he almost believed it.
The next second, he heard the same high-speed rail announcement coming from the other end of the phone, and he immediately laughed, "Have you exited the station yet? I'll be waiting for you at the exit."
The doting, chuckling tone softened Xiao Yao's heart. She stepped out from behind the tall man, tilting her head and smiling at him.
As soon as she came out, Zhong Xuyang's gaze followed her and landed on her face.
Her red lips curved into a smile, and her eyes held a mischievous grin—the smile he had longed for day and night.
His gaze followed her every little movement, and he mimicked her by tilting his head and smiling at her.
At 1.85 meters tall, Zhong Xuyang stands out in the crowd. Even in casual wear, he looks youthful, with a loose T-shirt, cargo shorts, and sneakers. His playful yet gentle smile makes him look exactly like a male college student.
This is the look she's liked since college; he seems to have never changed.
Xiao Yao glanced down at her high-heeled dress, tucked her long, wavy hair behind her ear, and smiled as she swiped her ID card and walked toward him.
Zhong Xuyang naturally reached out to take the bag from her hand, and Xiao Yao naturally handed it to him as well, jokingly saying to the boy in front of her, "Thank you for coming to pick up your sister so late, little brother."
Zhong Xuyang paused, his gaze sweeping back and forth between them. Their outfits did indeed resemble those of siblings, so he immediately chimed in, "It's my honor that my sister allows me to come and pick her up."
Xiao Yao was somewhat surprised by his reaction. "Didn't you used to dislike me calling you 'little brother'?"
When she found out that his birthday was later than hers, she teased him by asking him to call her "sister." His response was to pin her down on the bed and make her call him "dad" all night.
Zhong Xuyang also thought of that scene, and a meaningful smile appeared in his eyes, "It's not that I don't like you, I just want to find a reason to bully you."
His frank attitude left Xiao Yao speechless as she glared at him.
Zhong Xuyang changed the subject at the opportune moment, "Are you hungry, sister? How about I treat you to a late-night snack?"
Xiao Yao thought for a moment, "If it's barbecue from Yun City, I can reluctantly agree."
Zhong Xuyang raised an eyebrow in surprise, "I just wanted to take you to that barbecue place we used to frequent. It seems we still have such great chemistry."
Xiao Yao didn't know if he was serious or not. "Since we're so in sync, then you can order something later and see if you know what I want to eat."
Zhong Xuyang replied confidently, "No problem."
The barbecue restaurant still has that familiar old-fashioned decor, but its delicious food makes it irresistible; if you arrive late, there are no seats available.
Before they even stepped inside, the owner greeted them, "Handsome guy and beautiful lady, it's been a long time!"
Xiao Yao was taken aback, not expecting her boss to still remember them. "I went to work in another city, and came straight here as soon as I got back."
"You went to another city? Your boyfriend must be very sad."
Xiao Yao and Zhong Xuyang were a striking and well-matched couple, both in appearance and physique. The boss remembered them the first time they came to the store.
Upon hearing the words "boyfriend," Zhong Xuyang smiled slightly, seemingly accepting the title unintentionally. "No, I'm happy if she's happy. I think she often goes to see her too."
The boss looked at Xiao Yao and laughed, "Little girl, you can marry this boyfriend."
Xiao Yao didn't want to offend Zhong Xuyang, so she just smiled and waited until the boss left before whispering to him, "Are you my boyfriend?"
Unexpectedly, Zhong Xuyang said without batting an eye, "You can marry me even if I'm not your boyfriend, I'm willing to marry you."
Xiao Yao was amused by his antics and couldn't help but pinch his cheek. "When did you become so shameless?"
He turned his head following her hand. They were already sitting next to each other, and when he turned his head like this, the distance between them was so close that they could feel each other's breath.
Zhong Xuyang's gaze slid from her eyes to her lips, and finally back to her eyes. "If you're not shameless, you're afraid you won't be able to win over a wife."
His eyes were already beautiful, and looking at them up close, they were as deep as a pool, possessing a captivating power. Especially when he stared at her lips for a moment, Xiao Yao wavered for a second, wanting to lean in and kiss him.
She quickly withdrew her hand and looked away, refusing to be tempted by him.
Seeing her shy and annoyed expression, Zhong Xuyang smiled silently, then lowered his head to continue giving her food.
As the skewers were served one by one—chicken wings, chicken feet, beef, beef tendon, green beans, potatoes, and dried tofu—not only were all the kinds of food Xiao Yao loved, but the spiciness and sweetness were also adjusted to her liking. Xiao Yao ate with such satisfaction that she couldn't stop.
Zhong Xuyang smiled as he watched Xiao Yao enjoy her meal. He loved eating out with Xiao Yao because she never complained about dieting or eating too little, nor did she pretend to eat slowly and politely. She always ate with great gusto, which made everyone's mouths water.
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