"Okay, then you eat by yourself, but don't eat too fast."
You could tell she was really hungry; she looked so pitiful, the hunger was written all over her face.
Yan Yuze thoughtfully took a hair tie from the table and tied up Jiang Xuening's loose long hair.
"Okay, after you've eaten, can you chat with me for a bit?"
She wanted to know about his past three years; she wanted to understand.
"Okay, let's eat first. The food will get cold soon."
Yan Yuze patted her head, signaling her to start eating quickly.
Yan Family Villa
"Hey, Ayan, yeah, okay."
Lan Jingyan called Yan Xiluo, and after finishing his business, Yan Xiluo hung up.
"Dad, Mom, the private jet that Ayan arranged has landed, but he had something come up and couldn't come to see me off. Yinran and I will board the plane now."
Yan Xiluo pulled her suitcase and prepared to leave.
"Honey, let them take your luggage onto the plane, as well as the gifts your parents prepared. I'll call your uncle later and have him arrange for someone to pick you up and take your luggage."
Although the suitcase was light, she couldn't bear to let her precious daughter drag it for such a long distance, especially since the villa was so big.
"Hmm... okay then."
Yan Xiluo let go of the suitcase.
“Luo Luo, Ran Ran, you can take the car there. It’s close, only a five-minute walk, but Mom doesn’t want you to get tired. It’s mainly because it’s too hot. You’ll be sweating by the time you walk there, and you’ll easily catch a cold if the wind blows.”
Li Shuwen gestured to Uncle Hao to drive Yan Xiluo and Yan Yinran, while the others had already loaded their suitcases and belongings into the trunk of the car.
"Okay, thank you, Mom. Goodbye, Mom and Dad."
Yan Yinran had already walked towards the car. She originally wanted to take Yan Xiluo with her, but she was too embarrassed and afraid of being rejected.
He was also afraid that Yan Xiluo would feel uncomfortable.
"Dad, Mom, we're leaving now."
Yan Xiluo waved to her parents and then left with them.
With everything arranged, the plane took off.
On the other side
Li Shaochuan walked alone on the deserted overpass, seemingly lost in thought.
I casually rested my hands on the railing, looking down at the bustling traffic and streetlights below the overpass...
This city, both familiar and unfamiliar...
"Brother Shaochuan?"
An Xinyue got off work early today and hadn't eaten yet. She wanted to walk around a bit before going to eat, since she had been sitting in the office all day.
"Yueyue?"
Pulled back to reality by An Xinyue's voice, Li Shaochuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
"It really is you! Brother Shaochuan, I thought I was seeing things!"
She hadn't expected Li Shaochuan to come to these places on his own, but seeing his figure seemed somewhat sad.
"Yeah, I just wander around here when I have nothing to do. What about you?"
Li Shaochuan pulled his hand away from the railing, turned around and leaned against the railing, looking at An Xinyue.
Did she just get off work? She's dressed in a professional outfit that's both capable and gentle.
"Me? I just got off work and came here for a walk. I've been sitting all day. I need to get some exercise."
An Xinyue didn't dare to look him in the eye; she felt a little guilty...
It probably started after... I realized I had different feelings for him.
"So you haven't eaten yet?"
It's almost eight o'clock now, and this girl actually came out for a walk without eating?
Is the stomach made of iron?
"Hmm, I'm not particularly hungry yet. But now... I think I am."
Who knew her stomach would start rumbling so at such an inopportune time?
She had no choice but to quickly change her tune.
"Shall I take you out to eat? I haven't eaten yet."
He didn't know if he would be rejected, since they had never eaten alone together before.
Does he think he's weird?
"Okay...okay!"
An Xinyue was a little excited by the unexpected invitation, but she restrained herself a lot in order not to be discovered.
What would you like to eat?
He had observed her preferences, but he didn't know what she wanted to eat right now.
And...won't being so direct scare her?
"I want to eat braised pot..."
An Xinyue spoke happily, but with a hint of shyness...
"Okay, let's have braised pot then. There's a new restaurant that just opened across the street, it looks pretty good. Want to try it?"
Li Shaochuan chuckled, "It really is a braised pot."
Even after all these years, my preferences haven't changed.
"Great! I've seen friends share about it on WeChat Moments, but I've never had a chance to go!"
Today's perfect! I can go with him...
This must be the first time they've eaten alone together, right?
She was overjoyed.
No way! We just had a meal alone, and you're already this happy?
She needs to maintain her composure!
Perhaps Shao Chuan didn't have those feelings for her at all, and... he seemed so calm on the surface!
An Xinyue suddenly felt a little disappointed again.
Her feelings are really fluctuating right now, and she doesn't even know what she's feeling anymore.
"Perfect timing! I'd like to try some too!"
He thought the braised pot was delicious, with a variety of flavors, and the key was that all the dishes were cooked in one pot, which was quite unique.
"Mmm~"
An Xinyue nodded obediently.
After that, the two didn't speak again and walked side by side.
Jue Wei Braised Pot
"Welcome, sir/madam. Are there two of you?"
The waiters were exceptionally hospitable.
Li Shaochuan nodded slightly.
"Alright, please follow me this way."
The waiter led them to a private dining area for two.
All of them are two-seater.
An Xinyue chose a seat by the window, and Li Shaochuan sat down opposite her.
"Sir, Madam, this is the menu. You can check the dishes you want on it. Please call me anytime when you're ready."
The waiter placed the order menu and pen in front of them.
She then returned to her nearby work station, as standing there would have made the customers feel awkward.
"Yueyue, you order first."
Li Shaochuan gently turned the menu towards her.
"Okay, thank you, Brother Shaochuan."
An Xinyue looked down at the menu. She wanted to eat many of the dishes, but she wondered if Shao Chuan would think she ate too much.
She was so hesitant... she could only order a few of her absolute favorite dishes...
Shrimp, sliced beef, enoki mushrooms, chicken wings, bullfrog, ...
Hmm, that's about right!
"Brother Shaochuan, I've ordered."
An Xinyue obediently handed him the menu and pen.
When Li Shaochuan took it, he accidentally touched her hand.
She felt a tingling, numb sensation...
"good."
Li Shaochuan paused for a moment, then immediately began ordering food.
So little? Will she even be full?
He had observed her appetite before.
He quickly checked off the squid, ribs, beef cubes... and her favorite pork intestines!
Li Shaochuan felt it wasn't enough, so he ordered another serving of seasonal vegetables. He felt that a balanced diet of meat and vegetables was important, and this girl had only eaten meat and hadn't ordered any vegetables.
"Is this okay, Yueyue?"
Li Shaochuan showed her the menu, wanting to see her reaction.
Pork intestines? Shao Chuan likes to eat them too? But she remembers him not liking them.
She was worried he wouldn't eat it because the strong flavors and off-flavors were too strong, so she deliberately didn't order it.
I didn't expect him to order for himself...
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