Just as the clock struck twelve, Lin Yuan and Shen Mengyao walked into the barbecue restaurant.
It's a Korean BBQ restaurant that Shen Mengyao often visits with her roommates.
The shop has a quiet and peaceful environment. The wooden tables and chairs exude a faint pine scent, and the warm yellow light shines on every corner, giving people a warm and comfortable feeling.
Several ink paintings hang on the wall, depicting misty clouds amidst mountains and rivers, making one feel as if they are in a paradise.
Shen Mengyao was very familiar with this shop. The proprietress was a woman in her forties with a kind smile on her round face.
Upon seeing Shen Mengyao enter, she immediately greeted her warmly, "Yaoyao, you're here again today?"
Shen Mengyao smiled slightly and nodded politely in response: "Boss lady, I brought a friend with me today."
The proprietress's gaze fell on Lin Yuan, a hint of unexpected surprise flashing in her eyes.
She looked Lin Yuan up and down, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Oh, Yao Yao, is this the first time you've brought a boy here? It seems our Yao Yao has finally found love and is experiencing the spring of her life. This truly lives up to the old saying, 'A young woman on her wedding day—it's her first time!'"
Shen Mengyao's face instantly flushed crimson, like a newly blossoming peach blossom.
She lowered her head shyly, her slender fingers fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, her voice barely audible: "Boss lady, please don't make fun of me."
Lin Yuan stood to the side, his eyebrows slightly raised, a meaningful smile playing on his lips, quite intrigued by the sudden teasing.
He had long known that Shen Mengyao was virtuous and self-disciplined.
If it weren't for her own system, how could she have started dating in college?
However, he found the scene of being teased somewhat novel.
The proprietress laughed heartily and said cheerfully, "Alright, Yao Yao, I'll treat you to two dishes today as a celebration!"
Shen Mengyao slowly raised her eyes, a sincere gratitude gently passing through her clear pupils.
She then lowered her eyes shyly and whispered something barely audible.
"Thank you, ma'am."
Seeing this, Lin Yuan stepped forward, a warm and confident smile appearing on his lips.
His eyes not only held an unspoken doting affection for Shen Mengyao, but also shone with a reassuring power.
"Madam, then we'll gladly accept your offer. Please feel free to serve the barbecue from this restaurant that Shen Mengyao favors."
The proprietress looked at Lin Yuan with a smile, her eyes filled with admiration as warm and bright as the first rays of dawn.
"Look at this young man, he looks like someone you can rely on. Yao Yao, your judgment is impeccable, absolutely excellent!"
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, his calm demeanor revealing an aura of dominance that flowed naturally yet powerfully, like a clear mountain stream.
"That's for sure. Shen Mengyao's choices are never wrong."
As soon as he finished speaking, plates of sliced beef were brought to the table one by one by the waiters.
The waiter picked up the tongs from the grill and skillfully flipped the meat slices, his movements swift and efficient.
Shen Mengyao sat leisurely to one side, her gaze gently falling on Lin Yuan, who was scrolling through his phone behind the barbecue.
A series of delicate ripples quietly spread through her heart.
The afterglow of the sun cast a warm golden glow over this ordinary scene.
"Lin Yuan, this roasted meat is simply the most delicious thing in the world."
Shen Mengyao deftly picked up a piece of roasted pork belly, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an enticing color. She parted her lips slightly and savored it, her eyes seemingly filled with the happiness and satisfaction of the whole world.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan smiled faintly, a smile that was warm and reserved.
His gaze remained fixed on the leaping flames on the grill and the ingredients that were gradually releasing their enticing aromas, his voice deep and full of affection.
"Oh right, speaking of my favorite food, it has to be the fresh and delicious shrimp."
Shen Mengyao's eyes sparkled, and she winked playfully. Her anticipation and joy were like the first blooming flowers in spring, fresh and bright.
At this moment, the air was filled not only with the aroma of food, but also with the unspoken understanding and warmth between the two.
A deep voice came from behind him, and Lin Yuan said, "Let's grill the shrimp first!"
The waiter nodded, picked up a few grilled shrimp from the grill, and skillfully flipped them.
In no time, the shrimp shells turned bright red, and the shrimp meat became firm and tempting.
"Okay, you can peel the shrimp yourself."
Lin Yuan pushed the grilled shrimp in front of Shen Mengyao.
Shen Mengyao looked at the shrimp and frowned slightly.
"Ugh, I hate peeling shrimp. Can you peel them for me?"
Lin Yuan smiled and said, "No way. I was cut by a shrimp shell when I was a child, and now I'm allergic to shrimp shells. Anyway, I'm not eating them."
Shen Mengyao was stunned for a moment, then revealed a mischievous smile.
"Then I'll kiss you, and you'll peel it for me, okay?"
Lin Yuan was both amused and exasperated by her.
"You little rascal, I'm not falling for that."
Shen Mengyao pouted, pretending to be angry.
"Hmph, I'm ignoring you, I'll peel it myself."
She picked up a shrimp and clumsily peeled it, accidentally poking her finger and wincing in pain.
Just then, the waiter smiled.
"We offer a service where you can peel shrimp for us."
Seeing this, Lin Yuan quickly took the shrimp, gently held her hand, and blew on it.
"Okay, stop peeling, the waiter will help you."
Then, the waiter gently peeled the shrimp shells and placed the shrimp meat on Shen Mengyao's plate.
Shen Mengyao's face instantly turned red.
She lowered her eyes shyly and whispered as softly as a mosquito's buzz, "Actually, Lin Yuan, I... I cherish the time I spend with you."
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