Almost everyone at the party had arrived. The staff outside checked their watches and then closed the door.
Xi Xinxin was still chatting.
"Xinxin has helped me a lot. How are your aunt and uncle doing lately? I recently bought some new supplements and I want to send them to them."
"Actually, it's not necessary. I'll buy things for Uncle and Auntie." Xu Chacha squeezed Xi Xinxin's arm.
Mu Xue didn't notice anything amiss. She thought they were just very close friends: "Really? That's wonderful. Xi Xinxin's parents will be so proud to know they have a friend like you."
What a natural and authentic statement, just like the person in question.
Xi Xinxin also said, "It's okay. You and Xiaoxue just need to eat more supplements. Your health is also very important."
Bai Tianrao's eyes darted back and forth between the three. Then she revealed a meaningful expression, as if to say, "So that's how it is."
There wasn't anything particularly important about this gathering. It was just a chance for everyone to get together and have some good food.
Xi Dai weaved through the crowd, greeting almost everyone she met.
Soon the central lights came on. Jinian Ya walked step by step onto the stage, raised her violin, and began to play with accompaniment.
The factory is equipped with enough speakers for everyone to hear.
All eyes were on Jinian Ya. The piece she played was quite intense, energizing those who had come over tired in the evening.
Xi Xinxin could sense that Ji Nianya had made significant progress compared to her previous technique. Her movements were smoother and more emotionally charged.
It was like a habit that had become ingrained. The song ended. Remembering Ya, Ya subconsciously searched for Xi Xinxin, wanting a positive answer from her.
Xi Xinxin's gaze met hers. They maintained some distance, but Jinian Ya still got the answer she wanted. Her efforts were never in vain.
Everyone began to take their seats. Familiar people sat together. Xi Xinxin naturally sat with her parents.
She introduced them to her parents: "These three are my good friends. Xu Chacha, Bai Tianrao, both of them are excellent actresses, and this is Mu Xue, who is also a capable lawyer."
Xi's father praised, "The three of you are all very young, but your strength should not be underestimated. Xi Xinxin is really lucky to have friends like you."
The food was served very quickly. At this hour, everyone had only eaten some fruit and desserts to whet their appetites. The main dishes were served piping hot.
The aroma is irresistible and makes one's mouth water.
Xi Xinxin noticed that Xu Chacha, who was sitting next to her, seemed a little reserved. She was staring longingly at the beef in the distance.
Only Xi's parents were spinning the ladle at the dining table. Although they told everyone to spin it themselves, no one seemed too daring to.
Xi Xinxin turned the plate around, picked up a piece of beef, and put it into Xu Cha's teacup: "Want some?"
Xu Chacha wished she could stick to Xi Xinxin right now: "Thank you!"
Xi Dai, sitting across from them, noticed their interaction and suddenly felt that the beef in her bowl didn't taste so good anymore.
It was already quite late. Xu Chacha and the others left first.
Xi Xinxin stood at the door for a while. She was planning to take a taxi back when Xi Dai came out: "Cha Cha confessed to you?"
"ah?"
Seeing Xi Xinxin's reaction, Xi Dai knew there was no chance; without confessing, there was absolutely no chance. It seemed Xu Chacha hadn't grasped this yet. Then she had nothing to worry about.
She rested her head on Xi Xinxin's shoulder: "Did you eat your fill at the banquet?"
Xi Xinxin wrapped her arms around her slender waist: "Of course I won't wrong myself."
"If you keep making such intimate gestures with me, I'll think you'll choose me."
Xi Xinxin was so frightened by Xi Dai's words that she pulled her hand back.
Xi Dai sighed: "Don't keep doing things that people will misunderstand."
Xi Xinxin didn't understand. What exactly constituted something that could be misunderstood? She felt she treated everyone perfectly equally.
Seeing Xi Xinxin's bewildered expression, Xi Dai looked around. Almost everyone had already left.
She took a step closer to Xi Xinxin, grabbed the back of her head, and pulled her close.
Xi Xinxin was completely taken aback. Suddenly, her lips felt wet. For a moment, her mind went blank.
Seeing that Xi Dai had let go of her, Xi Xinxin licked her lips: "See? If you're ever that nice to other people again, I'll..."
Before she could finish speaking, her ears turned bright red, and she shoved something into Xi Xinxin's hand and fled.
Xi Xinxin looked down at her palm. There was a small, delicate, and pretty crystal origami crane ornament on it.
Xi Xinxin suddenly felt... Should she reflect on her approach to people? Or... is it really her problem?
She was somewhat troubled. She had completely forgotten about Xi Dai kissing her.
Xi Xinxin placed the origami crane crystal pendant on the chandelier on the bedside table in her room on the third floor.
It was hung down and illuminated by the light.
The curtains weren't fully drawn. Suddenly, there was a flashing light outside. Xi Xinxin opened the window and saw Chu Quanyi downstairs, grinning and flashing a flashlight.
Xi Xinxin ran downstairs quickly: "What's wrong? Why aren't you resting?"
Chu Quanyi happily showed Xi Xinxin the balance on his phone: "My studio has recruited two students! Although they are quite old, they both admire me greatly and are willing to learn from me and even paid their tuition. Today, I also reached a cooperation agreement with a scientific research project in this world and sold some equipment..."
Chu Quanyi said in one breath, "So let's go get some late-night snacks! It's on me."
Xi Xinxin felt as if she were in another world. Back then, Chu Quanyi had just started working and received his first paycheck, and he was just as excited.
Xi Xinxin skipped grades very quickly. She started working before Chu Quanyi. Back then, she was the same way, just looking at her with doting eyes, and when Chu Quanyi invited her to dinner, she simply said, "Okay."
A new night market had opened not far away. Xi Xinxin and Chu Quanyi planned to walk there together.
The streetlights cast long shadows of the two of them. Chu Quanyi was still humming a song.
Perhaps infected by the excitement of those around her, Xi Xinxin's face also lit up with joy. She had eaten quite a bit at the gathering, but now she felt hungry.
Chu Quanyi naturally took Xi Xinxin's hand.
"Don't keep doing things that people will misunderstand."
Xi Xinxin's hand was held tightly by Chu Quanyi, and their hands swayed back and forth.
This shouldn't be something that could be misunderstood.
Because of Xi Dai's words, Xi Xinxin began to observe the people on the roadside.
As we approached the night market, the crowd grew larger and larger.
Xi Xinxin noticed that many girls were walking together without holding hands. Or they were walking arm in arm.
Perhaps it's because of the heat. And she and Chu Quanyi don't seem to mind the heat.
We're all girls. Holding hands isn't anything romantic.
What would you like to eat?
Xi Xinxin and Chu Quanyi strolled around for a bit: "I'll go buy some grilled cold noodles. I also want to eat oysters. Let's buy them separately and then sit here and eat together."
Chu Quanyi made an OK gesture: "How many oysters do you want?"
"Two," Xi Xinxin thought that should be enough. She didn't plan to eat too much.
After her grilled cold noodles were ready, Xi Xinxin asked for two pairs of chopsticks and came to her seat.
Chu Quanyi arrived carrying a plate of oysters.
"Huh? Didn't I say two?" Xi Xinxin counted the ten oysters on the plate.
It's roasted perfectly. The aroma of garlic is so enticing, it looks absolutely delicious.
"Oh dear. Eating doesn't mean it's not eating."
Chu Quanyi went and bought two more bottles of Coke: "Here you go!"
As Xi Xinxin was eating grilled cold noodles, an oyster suddenly appeared in her bowl. She looked up and met Chu Quanyi's smiling eyes: "I'll peel it for you, you eat five and I'll eat five."
She remembered. She became somewhat familiar with Chu Quanyi because of the night market.
That time, she didn't know what to eat for dinner. She was also really craving something, so she went to the night market to see what they had, planning to buy some to eat later.
Xi Xinxin felt her skills were also superb. She ate as she walked, skewers in her left hand and fried noodles in her right.
She still wonders how she did it when she thinks back on it.
After finishing her skewers, Xi Xinxin threw the skewers into the trash can. Then she looked at the beverage shop in front of her, and reached into her crossbody bag with her free hand to grab her phone.
She lost her grip and dropped her phone. Xi Xinxin grunted and tried to squat down to pick it up.
Someone picked it up first: "Xi Xinxin?"
Chu Quanyi was shopping with her girlfriends when she glanced at what Xi Xinxin was holding and twitched her lips: "How could you be so outrageous? I thought someone as smart as you wouldn't do something like this."
“Even smart people get cravings and want some barbecue.” Xi Xinxin took the phone and ordered a milk tea: “Do you want some? It’s on me.”
Several people were flattered and said, "No need, no need."
Chu Quanyi was a bit eccentric in the story: "I want it! Whatever you drink, I'll drink too."
"Boss, two glasses of lemonade, extra ice." Xi Xinxin paid.
A friend sitting next to Chu Quanyi reminded her, "Aren't you on your period? Why are you drinking so much iced water?"
Xi Xinxin's ears twitched: "Boss, please have a hot lemon black tea."
"Here you go." Xi Xinxin slurped up a mouthful of noodles. "Thank you for picking up my phone. I'm going to continue shopping."
Chu Quanyi, holding the warm lemon black tea, had a sudden thought: "You guys continue shopping. I'm going to ask Xi Xinxin some questions."
Her girlfriends exclaimed, "Yiyi is really eager to learn!"
Chu Quanyi quickly caught up with Xi Xinxin in the crowd. She had finished her noodles and was now drinking a beverage while waiting for the grilled oysters.
Seeing Chu Quanyi follow up, he asked, "Should I treat you to this too?"
Chu Quanyi declared without hesitation, "I want to eat five!"
Xi Xinxin said no problem and found a seat to sit down with Chu Quanyi.
The oysters arrived quickly. Chu Quanyi didn't want to get her hands dirty, so she grabbed a napkin and used chopsticks to pick them out.
However, this is very slow.
Xi Xinxin glanced at it and immediately prepared it for her, placing it in her bowl: "I'll do it."
Xi Xinxin bought a lot. There were probably more than ten at the time. More than half of them ended up in Chu Quanyi's stomach.
"Since you've treated me to so much, then I'll treat you too. What would you like to eat?"
Xi Xinxin thought for a moment: "Are there crayfish over there?"
The weather wasn't like it is now back then. It was very cold. Chu Quanyi was even wearing a scarf because she was on her period.
Xi Xinxin went to the restroom to wash her hands, but Chu Quanyi still followed behind her: "Let's go! Let's go eat crayfish."
"You have to peel it yourself. I also want it spicy." Xi Xinxin thought she could persuade Chu Quanyi to give up.
But she didn't know what she was thinking at the time, and she just agreed.
Xi Xinxin was a little surprised, but still went into the store with her: "Boss, I'd like garlic lobster."
Chu Quanyi glanced at her: "Don't you eat spicy food?"
"Hmm? I'm craving garlic flavor today."
Xi Xinxin still didn't let Chu Quanyi pay. She scanned the code herself first.
Back then, Quan Yi insisted on sending her money, and Xi Xinxin still doesn't understand why he was so stubborn, neither then nor now.
In the end, she only stopped making a fuss after I told her she would treat me next time.
A huge bowl of lobsters was served. The restaurant was very clean, and every single lobster was bright red.
Xi Xinxin put down her bag, put on disposable gloves, and started peeling. While Chu Quanyi was still hesitating, a piece of lobster meat appeared in her bowl.
Why are you peeling it for me again?
"It's simple, next time it'll be your turn to peel it for me."
Later, Chu Quanyi did it every time. Not just once, but many times. Whenever she and Xi Xinxin needed to peel something, Chu Quanyi was the one who peeled it.
She made a scene when I told her not to peel it.
Xi Xinxin chuckled.
Chu Quanyi looked at him strangely: "What are you laughing at? Is it funny that I'm peeling oysters?"
"No. I just remembered some things from the past." Xi Xinxin put the oyster in her mouth and chewed.
The two ate quietly for a while. Xi Xinxin checked the time and then looked at Chu Quanyi: "Are you really not sleepy?"
"Are you sleepy?" Chu Quanyi asked in return.
Xi Xinxin shook her head: "How could I be sleepy when we're out eating together?"
Chu Quanyi blushed: "Can you please stop saying things that could be misunderstood?"
Xi Xinxin tilted her head, puzzled. Was what she said likely to be misunderstood?
Then Xi Xinxin recounted what happened at the gathering today to Chu Quanyi. However, she completely omitted the fact that Xi Dai kissed her.
Even if she were very direct, she would still be embarrassed to say it out loud.
Chu Quanyi thought about it carefully: "You mean you actually put food on Xu Chacha's plate!"
Xi Xinxin sighed, knowing that asking Chu Quanyi such questions was pointless. Her focus was always so strange.
After finishing their meal, the two started choosing their next dish. Seeing that Chu Quanyi was in high spirits, Xi Xinxin asked, "Didn't you eat anything for dinner?"
Chu Quanyi flashed eight teeth and uttered two words in a clear, forceful voice: "Didn't eat!"
Xi Xinxin didn't eat much. It was said that Chu Quanyi was treating, but actually, most of the food ended up in her stomach.
However, Xi Xinxin didn't really care. On the way back, she saw a rather cute bear-shaped dessert.
Xi Xinxin pointed and asked, "Do you want some?"
These desserts are very visually appealing. If Xi Xinxin were to eat them, she would probably dig out the sides little by little before eating the inside.
Chu Quanyi, however, was different. She directly scooped out the cute eye ornament and put it in her mouth, then scooped out another eye and put it near Xi Xinxin's mouth: "Ah—"
I want Xi Xinxin to open her mouth.
The fork in front of you must be the one Chu Quanyi just ate.
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