Chapter 195 Are you under a spell?
After a short while, the dishes Chu Yan ordered were served.
Chu Yan had asked Gu Yin what she wanted to eat before, and Gu Yin told him to decide for himself, as she didn't have any dietary restrictions. Gu Hua and Gu Shu also didn't have any dietary restrictions. As children who grew up in the countryside, they didn't care about whether the food was good or not, as long as they could fill their stomachs.
The dishes served included Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao Chicken, Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce, and Twice-Cooked Pork. As soon as Gu Yin entered the private room, she smelled a pungent spicy aroma.
Chu Yan opened the drinks and poured some for all three of them: "The portions here are quite large, so I ordered four of their signature dishes first. We can order more if we're still hungry."
Gu Yin looked at the bowls of food; the portions weren't just a little much, they were an enormous amount!
Gu Shu shook her head: "That's enough, that's enough. Luckily we didn't order too much, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to finish it all!"
Gu Hua picked up a piece of shredded pork with garlic sauce, tasted it, and smiled, "I've heard of this dish before. I always thought it was made with fish and pork together, but I only found out today that it's not! It's sweet, sour, and spicy—it tastes amazing!"
Gu Yin laughed upon hearing this: "I also thought it was made of fish." In her previous life, she had eaten this dish at a dinner party on set. When she asked why there was no fish, she was ridiculed by others for being unsophisticated. She just didn't understand, does knowing how to make a dish mean you're worldly?! But she didn't say anything at the time.
While eating, Gu Shu looked at Gu Yin and asked, "Are you also having military training tomorrow?"
Hearing his question, Gu Yin nodded, then looked at Gu Hua: "Yes, is A-Hua the same?"
Gu Hua nodded: "That's right. Originally, we were supposed to go to the same place for military training, but now, like you, the location has been changed to our own school, so we can't go. You should know why."
So that's how it is. I didn't know anything about Gu Yin before.
The waiter brought in all the remaining dishes and arranged them. Chu Yan looked at Gu Yin and said, "After we finish eating, let's go to the mall in front and buy some sunscreen. Otherwise, you'll all be tanned after military training."
Gu Hua had never used this stuff before and asked, puzzled, "Is it for the face? Or for the arms?" Judging from the name, it should be for applying.
Chu Yan: "Anything is fine. Buy more. My mom knows a lot about this. When we were in Beijing, she would always make me apply it whenever I went out, so I know which ones are more effective. I'll help you check when we get there."
Gu Yin had this plan in mind. Although 001 said she wouldn't get darker anymore, she still had to make preparations because she was really dark-skinned when she was a child!
Gu Yin nodded: "Then we'll go over after we finish eating."
An hour later, the meal was finally finished. Gu Shu got up to go outside, and Gu Yin knew he was going to pay. Chu Yan also saw this and called out to her, "I've already paid. I said it was my treat. Why are you being so polite with me? Aren't we brothers?"
Gu Shu stopped in his tracks upon hearing this, scratching his head: "Right? I also think we don't need to be so polite, we're all friends! But after my parents found out we were coming, they gave us some money and said it wasn't right for the three of us to eat at your expense, so we can't let you treat us. It made me feel really awkward. You treat this time, we'll treat next time!"
Seeing his reaction, Chu Yan smiled and nodded, "Then, next time A Yin and I visit your area, you can treat us."
Gu Yin remained silent. It wasn't that she was overthinking things, but look at what Chu Yan was saying! It made them seem like a couple! Could Chu Yan have been bewitched by 001, making him happy and fond of her whenever he saw her? She really suspected that Chu Yan had been given a love spell!
001: "...I'm a legitimate system! I don't know those things! What nonsense are you thinking! You're driving me crazy!"
Gu Yin raised an eyebrow: "You're here? Didn't you say you were busy for a while? Did you come back to life?"
"I already had something to do! I just came back to see if you'd caused any trouble!" 001 flew up guiltily.
Gu Yin's lips curled up slightly: "So that's how it is! By the way, Chu Yan's crescent moon on his forehead is the same as yours, what's going on? What happened after I died in my past life?"
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After waiting for a while without any response from 001, Gu Yin laughed in exasperation: "...Fine, just pretend to be dead then."
How can your mouth be so tightly sealed?!
When the four of them came out of the restaurant, there were still many people in the lobby, making it very lively. Gu Yin walked behind Gu Shu and Gu Hua, and Chu Yan walked behind Gu Yin.
Halfway there, Gu Yin slowed down.
Chu Yan asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Did you forget something?"
Gu Yin shook her head, watching the two people walking forward, and she leaned slightly towards Chu Yan.
He whispered, "What my brother just said suddenly reminded me that I've been eating lunch at your place lately and haven't paid you back yet. Can you calculate it and I'll pay you back at the end of the month? How about that?"
Chu Yan didn't expect Gu Yin to say this. Seeing how clearly she was separating herself from him, she pursed her lips in displeasure: "No need, I'm going to eat anyway."
Hearing his voice sound a little deep, Gu Yin turned to look at him, raising an eyebrow: "Are you unhappy?"
Chu Yan remained silent, his head bowed.
Gu Yin sighed, "Are you sure you haven't been bewitched? Why are you being so nice to me?"
Chu Yan's face darkened: "Do you think anyone would dare to use a curse on me with my family background? Besides, where would you find such a thing? Isn't it good that you're being nice to me? I don't think it's good enough." He muttered the last sentence to himself, not daring to let Gu Yin hear it.
"001 will do!" Gu Yin thought to herself.
001: "..." This host has ruined my reputation!
"I'll eat you out of house and home!" Gu Yin said, too lazy to continue the conversation, and quickly walked forward.
Chu Yan, hands in his pockets, quickly followed: "Even if we eat for ten lifetimes, we won't go broke."
Gu Yin: "..."
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