Recommend Huaiyang and Cantonese cuisine, peach, apricot and lotus
"Yeah." Facing Xue Jiuyue's question, the honest Qiu Nian admitted it without a second thought. At this time, he also ignored his shyness, raised his head, and looked at Xue Jiuyue with wide eyes, "How did you know?"
"Silly boy, when you were at the last performance, your suit fit you very well and looked very handsome. It was obviously custom-made. Why do you still need to go to the mall to buy formal clothes? Yiyi has sharp eyes, she will definitely see through it. Come up with another excuse!" Xue Jiuyue helped Qiu Nian with ideas like an older sister. "Forget it, I guess you can't think of any good ideas. How about I arrange for you two to go shopping for me and have dinner or something?"
Qiu Nian nodded with a look of surprise, but soon he shook his head to refuse.
Qiu Nian remembered the advice Jun Ge had secretly shared with him that day at the food stall. "There are many ways to build relationships with people, but they can be simply divided into two: one is to please them, cater to their preferences, and win their favor; the other is to go to their trouble. Ask them to do you a small favor within their ability, with just a little effort, to smoothly push the envelope. This way, on the one hand, you can use it as an excuse to express your gratitude to them, and on the other hand, people always feel closer to the person they are doing a favor to. Even though he helped you and you troubled him, psychologically, he will feel closer to you and more trustworthy! This is a principle I've learned from years of experience in the business world, and it should work just as well when pursuing a girlfriend!"
This remark immediately won Qiu Nian's heart, and he took it as his guiding principle. That's why Qiu Nian came up with such a lame excuse to ask Lin Yiyi to help him pick out clothes.
"I want to trouble her with a small matter." Qiu Nian confessed to Xue Jiuyue truthfully.
"Oh?" Xue Jiuyue thought about it and immediately understood, "Oh! Yo, it seems like you've learned the strategy. That's something I need to think about again."
"Thank you, Sister Yue. Sorry for the trouble." Qiu Nian knew that this was his shortcoming, and now he had finally found help.
"When are Mr. Qiu and Mrs. Qiu's birthdays?"
"Yes, my mother's birthday is on the 5th of next month. It's only a few days away. Let Yiyi help me pick out a birthday present?! Thank you, sister. Thank you. Will Yiyi agree to help me?"
"Don't worry, go to your appointment! Just call me sister from now on, I like to hear it!" Xue Jiuyue looked at Qiu Nian who was smiling happily, and smiled with empathy.
"Okay sister, thank you sister."
Mr. and Mrs. Qiu have always been very caring towards Lin Yiyi, so Lin Yiyi also wanted to take this opportunity to express her feelings.
"This necklace is very unique and should suit Auntie."
"Yeah, very good, especially good!" Qiu Nian agreed repeatedly.
Lin Yiyi didn't appreciate Qiu Nian's courtesy at all, "Can you have a little more independent opinion?"
"You, you really have good taste!"
"Don't you see the zodiac on it? Is this your zodiac year, Auntie?"
"Oh, I didn't notice. I didn't see it clearly. You have good eyesight."
Lin Yiyi rolled her eyes at Qiu Nian and was too lazy to say anything more to him.
From beginning to end, Qiu Nian just asked about their well-being, brought bags to buy water, and did not give any constructive suggestions.
Finally, Lin Yiyi decided to have Qiu Nian buy a small bottle with inner painting, which is an intangible cultural heritage and symbolizes peace and safety. She also paired it with a necklace, which can be paired with a sweater chain or used as a unique pendant.
Lin Yiyi painted the small bottles on the spot, choosing a design. Qiu Nian also learned to paint inside the bottles, writing his own wishes for his mother. Writing words smaller than a grain of rice, Qiu Nian concentrated intensely, barely blinking, his nose dripping with sweat. Yet, he still managed to ruin a dozen or so small bottles. It wasn't a big deal, but it was a thoughtful gesture.
Lin Yiyi, on the other hand, picked out a silk scarf for Mrs. Qiu from a luxury brand. When it came time to pay, Qiu Nian rushed to pay.
"Qiu Nian! Bring it here!"
Lin Yiyi's full name made Qiu Nian shudder. Lin Yiyi took the receipt and walked to the cashier.
After that, Lin Yiyi's face remained sullen, frightening Qiu Nian to the point of not daring to utter a single word. As dinner time approached, Qiu Nian timidly offered his first suggestion of the day, "Are you hungry? Let's go have dinner?"
"Yeah." Perhaps moved by Qiu Nian's attitude, Lin Yiyi not only agreed, but also forced a smile at Qiu Nian.
Qiu Nian's face lit up at this moment. "Whatever you want to eat, I'll do it. I'll listen to you."
"Can you be a bit more manly?"
The sun was gone, and Qiu Nian was about to shiver again. "Let's go eat crabs? There's a very good Huaiyang restaurant here."
"Not interested."
"There's a Cantonese restaurant called 'Sunshine on the Sea'. The food, the environment, and the service are all great! It's not far away."
“No!”
Being rejected one after another, Qiu Nian was even more at a loss, "Then..."
The two had actually known each other for over a year. I remember the first time they went out alone, Xue Jiyue asked Lin Yiyi to help with shopping, and Qiu Nian volunteered to be the driver.
As Qiu Nian drove, he stole glances at Lin Yiyi in the passenger seat. The more he looked, the more he was struck by her ethereal beauty. Then, the more he looked, the more ashamed he felt of himself, so nervous he couldn't speak! Finally, thinking this was a rare opportunity, he silently muttered, "If Heaven gives it, not taking it is defying Heaven!" Only then did he muster up the courage to add her on WeChat.
Later, it was time for dinner, and Qiu Nian found a high-end restaurant with a good environment, suitable for a date.
Throughout the meal, Lin Yiyi's pretty face remained icy, and Qiu Nian was even more silent. They sat opposite each other, each quietly eating their meal. The romantic setting and soothing music only served to drag out the time, making the awkwardness feel even longer.
After paying the bill, Lin Yiyi asked the price, transferred half of the money to Qiu Nian via WeChat, and said, "If you don't want it, I'll delete it!"
Qiu Nian knew that Lin Yiyi was a man of her word, so he had no choice but to accept it.
This first experience left a deep impression on Qiu Nian. He had always been timid in front of Lin Yiyi, and after this, he became even more intimidated. Although they had some private interactions afterwards, they always ended in awkwardness, and they also split the bills.
Qiu Nian scratched his head and reviewed the past superficially, hoping to learn something from it, but found nothing.
"Is your head itchy?" Lin Yiyi looked at the dazed Qiu Nian and finally showed mercy, "Accompany me to eat hot and sour noodles!"
Qian Jianjun left for something, bringing the lively conversation to an abrupt end, leaving only the lingering aftertaste as Xue Jiuyue savored the molten gold sunset.
The west-facing window was unable to retain the last lingering affection of the sunset, and only aroused a little melancholy lingering among the lights of thousands of homes that were lit one after another.
The store was short of staff, so there was no rush to go home. "I might not be able to video chat with my parents today." Xue Jiuyue thought.
Although I don’t have to video chat with my parents every day, my deep attachment to home always brings me inexplicable sadness, which is soft and gentle. The familiar wind blows the hair on my cheeks, and the concern buried deep in my heart touches the corner of my eyes. When I look back suddenly, I can’t catch the fleeting heartache.
"Ahem..." Ke Yike gently placed a drink on the table and sat down.
Xue Jiuyue came back to her senses and looked quietly at the handsome boy opposite her, waiting for his follow-up.
"Sister Yue, I shouldn't have invited you to drink coffee last time! So I specially mixed this glass of wine today to express my apology." Ke Yike sat upright and stretched out his right hand, indicating that Xue Jiuyue could taste it.
"You can only taste the flavor after taking a bite." Ke Yike added.
A small glass cup, about 50 ml, filled with colorful things, stands on the table.
Lifting it up, the first whiff of rich orange fragrance awakened her vitality. Then, upon tasting it, the rich, smooth sweetness instantly exploded with an onslaught of bliss, leaving Xue Jiuyue dazed. Then, the intense sweetness released a gentle, veiled acidity, mingling with hints of spiciness and a touch of bitterness, all saturating her taste buds. Finally, the ice cube or two slowly melted into pure water, a trickle washing away everything that had come before, leaving only a dreamy aftertaste and a tranquil, watery tranquility...
"Not bad, well-structured, and very enjoyable. Did you make this new one? Does it have a name?"
Ke Yike's narrow eyes curved happily at the praise, like two crescent moons, and he became more talkative. "As for the name, I won't tell you yet. It's not in its best condition right now. If we replace the vodka and baijiu with banana wine, it would be more perfect. But we don't sell alcohol in our shop. We bought the ingredients for the cocktails at the convenience store next door. Even the best cook cannot cook without rice. I'll take you to a professional place to taste it someday. They have everything you need."
"Anything else? A few more drinks, don't be so stingy, I'll give you a bonus!"
"Okay!" Ke Yike was so happy that he almost jumped up.
Fortunately, Lin Yiyi and the others didn't come back too late. After returning home, Xue Jiuyue still managed to video chat with her parents for a few minutes before they went to bed. It wasn't long, but it was very healing.
After hanging up the phone, the sweet dopamine was still burning and I didn't feel sleepy at all.
"The moon is above the treetops, and we're meeting after dusk! I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
As soon as you go online, you don’t have to look for the “Spitting Star” avatar, it will appear by itself.
"Tsk, who asked you to meet after dusk? Stop talking nonsense and let's go."
…
"Why don't you continue? It's not time for you to go to bed yet, my lady."
"Let's chat for a while!"
"Oh, I didn't notice that Miss Yue has changed her tactics. Is she having an affair again?"
"You're a flower maniac. There are peach blossoms everywhere every day."
"If it's not peach blossoms, could it be apricot blossoms?"
"You're looking for death! You feel uncomfortable after not scolding you for a few days, don't you?" Xue Jiuyue saw through the other party's joke using the story of "a red apricot blossoming outside the wall".
"Hey, don't say anything. I haven't seen you speak so eloquently in a while. I feel uncomfortable all over. I was wondering why I couldn't eat or sleep well recently. I guess the root of my illness is here."
Meeting such a top-notch person, I was happy but also helpless. "Since that's the case, I won't let you feel comfortable. I won't scold you! Come and chat with me for five cents."
"Thank you, Lord!"
"My younger brother treated me to a drink today..."
Xue Jiuyue briefly described the situation to "Spitting Star." It had become a habit for her to chat about anything happy or sad with this military advisor with a dog-headed head.
"Well, although he didn't mention the name this time, it's probably a pun like 'date'. Alas, young people still like to be mysterious." "Spit Star" sighed.
"You sound just as old as you do. Since you're so knowledgeable, what does this smell represent?"
"It's very sweet, but also sour, spicy, and finally as bland as water, leaving only an aftertaste. It either represents life, or 'days,' or it represents love."
Xue Jiuyue's reply piqued her interest, and she put aside the matter about Ke Yike. "Do you understand the taste of love? Tell me what you think love should be like?"
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