Wen Zhixia watched his series of actions and suddenly laughed.
Shen Jiachen asked in confusion, "Why did you suddenly laugh?"
Wen Zhixia said, "I'm just surprised that you're so good at taking care of people."
Shen Jiachen scalded his own bowl and chopsticks and said, "When I brought my younger brother out before, he was very particular. After taking care of him a lot, he naturally learned how to do it."
The last time they chatted briefly, Wen Zhixia thought for a moment and asked, "Is it allowed by the school for you to go to work so early?"
“I completed all the courses by my sophomore year,” Shen Jiachen replied. “I just needed to come back for the exams and make sure my grades didn’t drop out of the top three.”
"I see," Wen Zhixia said softly. "No wonder I haven't seen you much at school."
Logically speaking, Shen Jiachen is tall and handsome, so he should have a place in the school, but Wen Zhixia hasn't seen many posts about him.
Shen Jiachen exclaimed in surprise, "So you've been paying attention to me too!"
Wen Zhixia didn't know why the conversation had turned to this, but just then, the boiled fish she ordered arrived.
Shen Jiachen said, "The boiled fish here is delicious. I don't know if you'll like it."
At first glance, Wen Zhixia saw that everything was bright red.
Shen Jiachen had already picked up his chopsticks and gently placed a slice of fish into her bowl: "Try it quickly."
Wen Zhixia looked at the fish, and after a few seconds, picked up her chopsticks and started eating.
Shen Jiachen looked at her expectantly: "How is it?"
"It's delicious." Wen Zhixia smiled. "Are you sure you can handle it? It's very spicy."
Shen Jiachen was relieved and picked up some fish for himself: "Yes, of course."
He put the fish into his mouth without changing his expression, and hissed... "Why is it so spicy?"
But when he looked up and met Wen Zhixia's gaze, he said nonchalantly, "It's alright."
But then I saw Wen Zhixia lower her head and smile.
However, Wen Zhixia quickly raised her head, her eyes curving into crescents. She then raised her hand and poured him a glass of juice: "Don't be stubborn, your face turned red immediately."
Shen Jiachen was a little embarrassed, but he still obediently drank two sips of juice and said, "I really can eat spicy food."
“I didn’t force you to eat spicy food, so why do you have to eat spicy food?” Wen Zhixia didn’t quite understand his thinking: “China is so big, and there are many different cuisines. You don’t have to force yourself to try flavors you don’t like.”
"I wasn't forcing myself." Shen Jiachen's tone cooled down: "I really felt... happy eating spicy food with you."
Wen Zhixia was stunned for a moment. She put down her chopsticks and asked, "Shen Jiachen, why do you like me?"
"It was love at first sight," Shen Jiachen said frankly. "When I saw you, I wanted to keep looking at you. Besides, who can explain matters of the heart? Just enjoy the moment."
"Don't you think it's going too far for me to keep you hooked like this?" Wen Zhixia tilted her head, her eyes shining like obsidian.
Shen Jiachen was momentarily charmed, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, but he couldn't take his eyes off him.
“I’ve never thought that way,” Shen Jiachen said. “Pursuing you is my personal decision. Even if I’ve paid a lot for it, it has nothing to do with you. It’s my own choice, so please don’t feel pressured.”
Wen Zhixia had asked similar questions before, but his answer remained the same.
He hoped that Wen Zhixia would feel relaxed and happy when she was with him.
Wen Zhixia took a deep breath, picked up her chopsticks, and said, "Let's eat."
Shen Jiachen nodded: "Mm!"
The two enjoyed a pleasant dinner. Just as Shen Jiachen had said, they were initially a little overwhelmed by the spiciness, but after getting used to it, they remained completely unfazed.
The weather is getting colder now, and it gets dark earlier.
Wen Zhixia glanced at her watch; it was 5:30, and the sky was already getting dark.
Shen Jiachen said, "The coffee shop is on the street behind, about a ten-minute walk away. Shall I walk there with you?"
Wen Zhixia hummed in agreement: "Okay, I happen to have something I want to tell you."
Shen Jiachen became a little nervous. The last time they met, Wen Zhixia had said she wanted to take a walk with him. Today, he wanted to see her, so he couldn't resist and came to find her.
Shen Jiachen tugged at his shirt hem. He regretted not wearing a hoodie today; he should have worn a suit instead, something more formal.
Seeing that he didn't move, Wen Zhixia said, "Let's go."
Shen Jiachen would often drift off into a daze for no apparent reason, and then when called, he would obediently follow.
How is this any different from a well-behaved and adorable Samoyed...?
Wen Zhixia knew that comparing a person to a puppy was wrong and immoral, but Shen Jiachen looked just like it.
Shen Jiachen quickly walked alongside her, the evening breeze gently passing by them.
He had a smirk on his face, then asked, "You work part-time every day, aren't you tired?"
"Of course I'm tired." Wen Zhixia thought for a moment, then continued, "But there's no other way."
"Hmm?" Shen Jiachen looked at her again: "What do you mean by 'no way'?"
"Because I have a younger sister to support," Wen Zhixia said slowly. "If I didn't work part-time, my sister and I would starve."
Shen Jiachen frowned slightly: "Your parents?"
“My parents divorced a long time ago, and my dad remarried not long after the divorce.” Wen Zhixia’s tone remained unchanged: “My sister and I have always lived with our mother. She passed away from illness during the summer after my college entrance examination.”
Shen Jiachen stopped again, but Wen Zhixia took a step forward. She looked at the road ahead, but she wasn't surprised by Shen Jiachen's reaction.
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