"What? You don't welcome me?" Seeing this, Lou Jiyu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a slightly playful smile.
"That's not what I meant. The girls at school would go crazy if you went."
"You usually don't participate in other activities except for classes. If you go this time, it will definitely cause a sensation. After all, you are the idol of all the female students, and the situation will definitely get out of control."
"All the female classmates..." Lou Jiyun tilted his head slightly when he heard this, and looked at Su Banxia deeply with a look that seemed to penetrate her heart. "Including you?"
Su Banxia was taken aback by his sudden question. The smile on her face froze instantly, and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but found that her throat seemed to be choked by something, and she couldn't utter a word.
In the end, she just laughed dryly twice, her eyes dodging, deliberately avoiding Lou Jiyun's fiery gaze, and did not answer his question.
Su Banxia didn't know how to respond to Lou Jiyun's questioning and was so nervous that she didn't dare to breathe. Fortunately, Lou Jiyun's cell phone suddenly rang, breaking the embarrassing deadlock.
From his words, Su Banxia realized that it seemed like his family was calling to ask if he was going home for dinner.
After Lou Jiyun responded briefly, he hung up the phone. This little episode successfully changed the subject, causing Su Banxia to secretly breathe a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but feel fortunate that this phone call had saved her life.
The two of them went to a small, unassuming restaurant for dinner. The restaurant wasn't big, and the decor was very plain, even a bit shabby, but the prices were very affordable, and the food tasted surprisingly good.
As soon as she sat down, Su Banxia couldn't help but ask curiously, "How do you know such a delicious restaurant?" There was a puzzled glint in her eyes. In her impression, Lou Jiyu always gave people a feeling of refinement, elegance and high quality of life, which seemed a bit out of place in such a small restaurant.
Lou Jiyun raised his head slightly, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes, and said slowly: "When I was studying, my living expenses were limited, and I was short of money. But I wanted to eat well, so I would naturally spend time looking for these small restaurants hidden in the corners."
As he spoke, he picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of tea for Su Banxia with natural and skillful movements.
"Your living expenses are so low?" Su Banxia widened her eyes and looked at him in surprise.
"When you're studying, your living expenses are limited, so of course you have to learn to be thrifty and save as much as possible." Lou Jiyun replied with a smile, "I believe your two brothers are the same. When they were students, everyone was similar. Their families didn't provide much help, so they usually relied on themselves to develop the ability to be self-reliant."
Su Banxia nodded in agreement. Indeed, she had heard that her two brothers had earned their living expenses through part-time work while studying, and they weren't extravagant or wasteful just because their family was well-off.
At the same time, she began to re-examine Lou Jiyun in front of her, and found that he seemed more real and down-to-earth than she had imagined. This new cognition made her have a different feeling about him. Before, she only thought that this person was the elder brother of the family who had grown up with her, a good brother of her two brothers, and a serious professor in school. Whether it was the elder brother of the family or the professor, they were all "elders" to her, but now he seemed a little approachable.
At this time, the waiter came over with the menu and broke the brief silence.
Lou Jiyun took the menu, skillfully selected a few dishes, and then handed it to Su Banxia, saying, "This restaurant's signature dishes are all very delicious. Is there anything else you'd like to try?"
Su Banxia took the menu and looked at the dishes hesitantly, a hint of confusion in her eyes. She was not familiar with this restaurant and had no idea what to order.
Lou Jiyun seemed to see through her thoughts and explained with a smile, "The braised pork here is particularly flavorful, the meat is tender and juicy, fat but not greasy. And the Mapo Tofu is spicy, fresh and fragrant, with a tender and smooth texture, and it goes very well with rice. You can try it."
Su Banxia's eyes lit up after hearing his recommendation. She nodded quickly and said, "Then I'll follow your advice. They all look delicious."
Soon, the dishes arrived. The braised pork was bright red and fragrant, making one's mouth water. The mapo tofu was steaming hot, drizzled with a layer of red chili oil, exuding an enticing spicy flavor.
Lou Jiyun picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of braised pork for Su Banxia, put it in her bowl, and said, "Try it and see if it's as delicious as I said."
Su Banxia smiled sheepishly, gently picking up the piece of braised pork and placing it in her mouth. Instantly, the rich aroma of the meat filled her mouth. The meat was tender and melted in her mouth. The perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness made her exclaim in admiration, "Mm, it's really delicious!"
Looking at her satisfied expression, Lou Jiyun raised the corners of his mouth unconsciously, his eyes full of smiles, and said, "If it tastes good, eat more."
As the two of them ate and chatted, the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and harmonious.
Su Banxia gradually let go of her restraint and began to share with Lou Jiyun some interesting things about the preparations for the evening party in the Student Union.
Lou Jiyun listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a few humorous comments, which made Su Banxia laugh out loud. The laughter echoed in the small restaurant, dispelling all the awkwardness and strangeness, as if they were just a pair of ordinary friends enjoying an ordinary but warm dinner.
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