Chapter 124 Yu Qingzhou doesn't like things that are too sweet, so this is just right.
Li Xiao has noticed lately that Yu Qingzhou is getting busier and busier.
At first, I only didn't see him during the day, but later he almost never went back home for entire nights... and it always seemed like he was deliberately avoiding me.
At times like this, Li Xiao would usually pour out his troubles to Chang Li.
As it turned out, this petty guy, seemingly still resentful because she hadn't sided with him last time, simply disappeared.
Li Xiao hadn't taken the matter to heart at first, but Chang Li's actions made things difficult. However, Li Xiao is the kind of person who would offer a way out.
To put it bluntly, there was absolutely nothing wrong with it, so why should he have to back down first?
Besides, Li Xiao doesn't lack another friend—
"Senior Brother Li, try this."
Accompanied by a clear female voice, Li Xiao gently placed a food box on the once messy table.
Familiar materials, familiar styles and colors.
He looked up and met the girl's smiling almond-shaped eyes.
"Thanks," Li Xiao said.
Habits are truly terrifying things; for example, he has recently become able to accept Zhuzhu's advances with equanimity.
Of course, Li Xiao himself did not remain completely silent.
As Zhuzhu mentioned, Li Xiao would help with small tasks such as reading books she wanted to see, moving things, or watering flowers and grass.
Yes, even without Changli, he still had Zhuzhu as a friend.
Moreover, compared to that petty freshwater fish, the former is much more understanding, causes less trouble, and speaks more pleasantly.
As a result, it seemed that even more hostile gazes were directed at Li Xiao.
Li Xiao adapted well.
He even felt a sense of satisfaction seeing those people's frustrated expressions, unable to do anything about him.
So overall, life is still beautiful, except for Yu Qingzhou, who is always nowhere to be seen...
"How is it, Senior Brother Li? How's the taste?"
A girl's concerned voice rang out from nearby. From the moment Li Xiao picked up the first pastry, Zhu Zhu had been closely watching the expression on his face, especially after he put the pastry in his mouth.
Zhu Zhu looked at Li Xiao with a mixture of anticipation and nervousness in her eyes.
Li Xiao paused for a moment, then spoke honestly: "It's...not bad, I guess."
"Really? That's wonderful!"
Upon hearing this, Zhuzhu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, then added in a low voice, "I was worried that I would fail."
Li Xiao understood the implication in the other person's words, so he casually asked, "Did you make this yourself?"
Zhuzhu nodded, then looked a little embarrassed.
"Well, it looked pretty simple, so I thought I'd give it a try. But when I actually tried it, I realized I was a bit too confident. I started right after breakfast and spent the whole day kneading dough and rolling out the pastry. But now it seems that hard work pays off."
As she finished speaking, Zhuzhu lowered her voice and glanced meaningfully at Li Xiao.
Anyone with a modicum of sense would have praised them at this point, saying things like, "You've worked hard, you're really amazing," or something like that.
Unfortunately, Li Xiao is not one to listen to long speeches easily.
When communicating with this kind of person, you must be direct, focus on the beginning, and get straight to the point.
Otherwise, the following situation will occur.
He was listening attentively when you said your first sentence.
He started to lose focus from the second sentence onwards.
Anything beyond three sentences is basically useless...
Sure enough, after Zhuzhu finished speaking, the two fell silent.
Zhu Zhu was clearly waiting for Li Xiao's response, but Li Xiao had no idea what to say in response.
However, judging from his observations of human relationships over the past few days, letting the words fall to the ground at this moment would obviously be impolite and unfriendly.
So the first thought that had just crossed my mind came out.
"Oh." Li Xiao nodded seriously. "Then it seems you're quite free."
Upon hearing this, not only Zhuzhu herself, but also some people who were gritting their teeth at Li Xiao's good fortune and had been keeping a close eye on the situation from afar, showed expressions that were hard to describe.
No, this isn't just a matter of not appreciating what you have; this guy is just plain stupid!
For a moment, everyone had different feelings.
Some people feel sorry for pretty girls.
Some people pounded their knees in despair, wishing they could take their place.
There were even those who felt genuine respect from the bottom of their hearts...
Li Xiao didn't find anything wrong with the answer.
Zhu Zhu quickly adjusted her expression and effectively concealed her embarrassment.
Secondly, and most importantly, Li Xiao doesn't like to think. Even if he senses that something might be slightly off, he's too lazy to figure out what it is.
The boy's limited attention span didn't even allow him to linger on this issue for a second longer.
My thoughts then wandered elsewhere.
"If only Yu Qingzhou had as much free time as you."
Li Xiao muttered a complaint without realizing it: "I don't know what you've been busy with all day. I haven't been able to find you lately."
"..."
A faint hissing sound came from somewhere.
It's like many people having a toothache at the same time.
Li Xiao didn't pay any attention, then looked down at the pastries in the food box, as if he suddenly remembered something, and asked Zhuzhu, "Um... can we take some back with us?"
The girl, regaining her senses, quickly waved her hand with a smile: "Of course, this was originally—"
It was originally made specifically for Senior Brother Li.
Zhu Zhu thought this to herself, but before she could say it out loud, she heard Li Xiao mutter to himself, "Yu Qingzhou doesn't like things that are too sweet, so this is just right."
"What?"
Zhu Zhu thought she had misheard: "What did Senior Brother Li mean just now?"
Meeting the girl's incredulous gaze, Li Xiao showed no guilt whatsoever, and nodded with an unbelievable calmness, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Oh, I just wanted more people to try it, since you said it took a lot of effort to make this dessert, it shouldn't be just me eating it all..."
It was rare to hear such human words from Li Xiao, but unfortunately, Zhu Zhu was not comforted.
Looking at Zhuzhu, who looked rather dejected, Li Xiao seemed to finally come to his senses.
"Is there something wrong with you?" he asked, puzzled.
Upon hearing this, Zhuzhu twitched her stiff lips and gave a very forced smile: "Senior Brother Li misunderstood. I was probably just a little exhausted from standing for so long."
Hearing the other person say that, Li Xiao was completely relieved. He casually said "Take care of yourself" and then looked at the box containing the pastries.
He seemed to be thinking about something.
Seeing that the other party was about to speak, Zhuzhu couldn't help but smile wryly and said first, "If Senior Brother Li needs it, you can take this box with you."
Li Xiao had only noticed the pattern on the food box, so he took a second look.
Only after the girl reminded him did he suddenly realize, "That's right, it would be more convenient to take the box along with it!"
He immediately and sincerely said to Zhuzhu, "Thank you."
"You're welcome……"
So, that night, when Yu Qingzhou returned to her residence, she saw the food box that had been placed neatly on the table, and a boy sleeping soundly with his head resting on the table.
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