Chapter 147, Testing
The shop was bustling with people, but Zhang Youyou only cared whether the grilled meat in front of him was cooked or not.
Ji Huai'an skillfully grilled the meat according to her instructions, occasionally asking about her family situation. Zhang Youyou took the initiative, and Ji Huai'an smiled.
"You're not at a disadvantage."
"Why would I miss out on meat?" Zhang Youyou said nonchalantly, her eyes fixed on the meat on the grill. "Is it ready yet? I'm starving!"
Ji Huai'an used chopsticks to put the grilled meat into her plate, his expression a mixture of helplessness and doting.
Zhang Youyou scoffed at the grilled meat on the plate, "How can anyone eat something so oily?"
Ji Huai'an's eyes widened as he stopped grilling the meat and asked, "Are you going to dry-grill it without adding oil?"
She rolled her eyes but still said, "If you can't do it, then step back." Then she started doing it herself. Ji Huai'an looked at her serious expression and thought she was doing a scientific research experiment.
"Why did you make someone else do it when you clearly know how?"
This time, Zhang Youyou didn't even bother to lift his head, focusing intently on grilling the meat.
"Whether I want to or not doesn't conflict with whether I want to or not, just like you might be curious about their progress but you can't go and find out more."
I never expected such a little girl to be so sharp-tongued; she really shouldn't be underestimated.
"You seem to really want them to be together."
The sizzling sound from the baking pan couldn't drown out their conversation.
"True lovers will eventually be united. Since they are sincere, what's wrong with getting to know each other better?"
She was indeed an interesting person. Ji Huai'an's interest in her deepened. "And you? Do you have someone you like?"
Zhang Youyou put the grilled meat into her plate, and as she was about to wrap it in some vegetables, she heard this and immediately looked at him, "And you? Do you have someone you like?"
Well, here comes another question. Ji Huai'an has no choice but to answer, "So far, I have a very good impression of you."
Zhang Youyou didn't find it abrupt. Before silently rolling up the grilled meat and putting it in her mouth, she replied, "But I already have a boyfriend."
Hearing her say that, Ji Huai'an became even more interested. "I didn't say you had to break up now. You have more options!"
"There used to be a choice, but not anymore." The mouth was extremely satisfied with the barbecue, and even her voice became a little gentler.
"What's the meaning?"
She placed the peeled shrimp into a baking pan, then added chicken wings, squid, and some vegetables before answering him.
"Didn't I already say that I have a boyfriend? Although I don't support lifelong commitment, I won't cheat on someone casually. Besides, your circumstances don't warrant me cheating on you."
Ji Huai'an's interest grew even stronger. He clasped his hands together, resting his chin on them, and a hint of amusement appeared in his eyes. "Looks like you have very high standards."
"It's not high, you just haven't reached it yet." After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks and stirred the food in the pot.
"Mr. Ji, matters of the heart are never something one person can decide. Domineering and coercive tactics only exist in novels, understand?"
Ji Huai'an didn't ask any more questions, but silently added tea for her. Zhang Youyou put the roasted vegetables on a plate and called the waiter to ask her to add a glass of lemon juice. Ji Huai'an immediately understood and silently put down the teapot.
"I really want to meet your boyfriend if I have the chance." After a satisfying meal, Zhang Youyou silently wiped her mouth as Ji Huai'an looked at her and said this.
“If things go smoothly between them, that day will come,” Zhang Youyou replied bluntly. “But you’re also quite attractive, so you should be able to meet a nice girl.” As he spoke, he glanced at the teapot beside him and added, “However, there are some habits you need to change.”
Ji Huai'an noticed her gaze and smiled faintly, "I understand."
The two sat for a while and then left, but Zhang Youyou didn't let him go. Instead, she asked him to show her around the area.
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