They had arranged to have lunch together early in the morning, so at noon, everyone sat down together neatly, including Chen Yuting.
During the meal, no one mentioned Zhu Qinghao's departure; they simply focused on eating.
When Xiang Yu took her first bite of the chicken stew with mushrooms, her eyes lit up with amazement.
"Hmm, good, good. Which restaurant did you buy this chicken from? It tastes better than before."
"It's the one that's closest, I don't think there's any difference."
Zhu Qinghao answered naturally, trying to make Xiang Yu think that it was just her own illusion.
However, apart from Chen Yuting, who hadn't eaten much before, everyone thought the two meat dishes tasted exceptionally delicious today.
Zhou Huilan also felt something was different and thought about it for a while.
"The head chef must have been in a good mood today, so he performed exceptionally well."
Xiang Zhendong chuckled softly after hearing his wife's words.
"Do you think the chefs at state-run restaurants are like you, whose cooking is bad when they're in a bad mood? Maybe they've improved the recipes?"
Zhou Huilan glared at him, but considering there were still several children present, she ignored him.
"You're right, but this is a good thing."
"..."
After the meal, Xiang Yu and Chen Yuting didn't rush back to school, but instead pulled Zhu Qinghao into the house.
Looking at the large pile of carefully selected items they brought out, Zhu Qing chuckled for a moment, then felt her vision blur.
She struggled to control the tears welling in her eyes.
Cold cream, gloves, hats, scarves, cotton-padded clothes... every item was carefully selected, completely different from what she used to buy wholesale with her family.
"Hehe, okay, do you like it? My cousin Yuting and I chose these together. We both think these things suit you very well."
Chen Yuting remained silent, only nodding in agreement.
"They're all beautiful, I love them all. Thank you, Xiaoyuer, and thank you, Sister Yuting. I'll send you some local specialties when I go to the countryside."
"Great! I've heard there's a lot of wild game over there, and I haven't tried any yet..."
At that moment, the sorrow of parting seemed to finally kiss Xiang Yu, and she immediately wilted.
Without saying another word, he walked up to Zhu Qinghao and hugged her tightly.
"Okay, okay, you must take good care of yourself after you go to the countryside. Don't get cold or hungry, and write to me often, okay?"
Zhu Qing chuckled and wiped away her tears.
"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, I promise I'll take good care of myself. Did you forget? I told you, don't worry."
"How can I not worry? You've always been used to life in Kyoto and have never been to the countryside. I don't know how much hardship you'll have to endure..."
As she spoke, she cried even harder.
Zhu Qing was at her wit's end and had no choice but to use her ultimate move.
"Little Fish, if your students knew that they cried like this to their teacher despite how strict they were, wouldn't they laugh at you?"
"Ah!! Zhu Qinghao, you're so mean! I was just worried about you, how could you do this to me, waaaaah..."
"Oh dear, okay, okay, I was wrong, Little Fish. I promise I won't go around telling anyone. No one will know, okay? Don't cry anymore."
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