Chapter 155

She didn't show any other emotion, but looked up at him with a light smile and said, "Consider it my apology." Xia Yan was clearly taken aback, not expecting Hua Xin to react this way. It wasn't the previous indifference, nor the complaining demon girl she was online. Similarly, there seemed to be an invisible barrier between them. "If Miss Xin Hua is treating, I'll have to think carefully about what to eat." "Steamed buns? Soy milk? Tofu Pudding? I want to eat them all." Xia Yan didn't show any other expression on his face, but instead walked to the girl's side and walked alongside her. His tone was still gentle. "Salty Tofu Pudding and pork steamed buns, these can't be separated, you know?" "And... are you a pig? Eating so much, get up!" Hua Xin snorted, a hint of heartache and relief flashing in her eyes. Heartache because of the money. Relief because of the money. Well, who told her it was supposed to be Xia Yan's treat anyway? Talking about it made her a little hungry. Sure enough, she'd better eat less later, otherwise she wouldn't have enough money. How could her salary at the cat cafe be paid so soon? The previous expense of 4,500 yuan had almost killed her... So, today's expenses were all covered by her savings! This was 500 yuan she'd hidden under her mattress, money she hadn't even taken out during her most difficult and hungry times! And now, Xia Yan had brought it out. If she couldn't find a girlfriend and ended up in a slum, she'd definitely take Xia Yan down with her! Just kidding. How could she possibly find a girlfriend? Hua Xin couldn't help but roll her eyes at Xia Yan beside her. Xia Yan saw it but didn't say anything, instead giving the girl a bright smile. The girl silently looked away, as if she could read Xia Yan's mind how he would react online. Like, "Wife, wife, give me another roll of your eyes, wife is so cute!" or something like that. Heh (understanding 100%). But... why didn't he say that? Even she had already anticipated it. The streets were still deserted in the early morning, but this desertedness wasn't due to a lack of people. Nor was liveliness due to a large crowd; even in a crowded place, if you're the only one sitting in a corner playing on your phone, it's not liveliness, but loneliness. Hua Xin and Xia Yan walked side by side, their pace neither too fast nor too slow. They were silent. They had both experienced both loneliness and liveliness. That's why they understood each other so tacitly... They hoped this road would be long. 122. It's okay, I don't mind. 3k2 "Ah..." Watching the girl in front of him swallow a small steamed bun coated in vinegar and chili oil with such satisfaction, Xia Yan's lips involuntarily curled into a smile. So cute... Xia Yan felt his heart skip a beat, and the resolve he had already made became even stronger. In one's life, one will meet many, many people. Even what you consider "fate" or "destiny" can sometimes play a small joke on you. If you can be together because of a coincidence, then you can also be separated by a coincidence. Being together isn't the ultimate goal; the real objective is how to reach the end together. Xia Yan was slightly lost in thought, simply watching the girl silently, without saying a word. His eyes reflected only the girl eating steamed buns while smoothing her hair. At some point, Hua Xin's movements were no longer the rough and bold style they once were; instead, her every gesture carried a hint of femininity. Well, actually, it wasn't necessarily a hint of femininity. Rather, it was an unconscious movement forced upon her by having long hair. Xia Yan understood everything. Over the years, he had learned and sacrificed so much for so-called interpersonal relationships and social interactions. He had also witnessed countless bizarre events of love, hate, and separation around him. For example, couples who were once so close wanted to be buried together after death, while those who broke up wished the other would die years before them. While Xia Yan could understand the resentment after such shattered expectations, he never wanted to become like that. Especially after meeting the girl before him. He didn't want himself and Gu Xin Hua to become like that. Therefore, today might be the last time he saw Hua Xin. But he would still wait for her. So delicious... After swallowing the fragrant steamed buns, tears welled not only for the girl's taste buds but also for her stomach, long ravaged by those strange foods. "This is real food! This is the best combination of meat and noodles?!" Hua Xin exclaimed inwardly, tears streaming down her face. Her stomach. "Is it New Year's Day?" Hua Xin, her face beaming with happiness, picked up her chopsticks, about to order another steamed bun, when she looked up and saw Xia Yan, who had already put down his chopsticks and was leaning on the table with a beaming smile... Her hand paused, the joy and respect on her face instantly freezing, a hint of awkward annoyance flashing in her eyes. Why is this guy staring at me instead of eating properly?! For Hua Xin, who had always considered eating more sacred than surfing, this was an intolerable provocation!! Suppressing her unease, she casually picked up a small steamed bun and said to Xia Yan in a deliberately indifferent tone, "Why are you looking at me instead of eating?" "A beauty before you is a feast for the eyes." "?" Xia Yan blinked innocently, his voice gentle and soft without hesitation. If one ignored the handsome face still smiling on his lips, Hua Xin would definitely have grabbed the chopstick holder from the table and smashed it across the face of this seemingly sexually harassing man. Uh, it seems this wasn't sexual harassment but a compliment? The girl remembered it implying her beauty was enough to feed her. And Xia Yan even called her a beauty... A faint joy rose in Hua Xin's heart... Joy for what?! What beauty? What feast for the eyes? Why are you spouting nonsense instead of eating?! Should he address her as "Your Majesty" and call her handsome and dashing?! "Shrimp head..." The girl glared at Xia Yan fiercely, clearly wanting to say something in rebuttal, but unable to find the words. She simply channeled her anger into her appetite, devouring another small steamed bun. Well, after finishing the bun, all that remained in her heart was happiness. Xia Yan didn't say anything, picking up his spoon and gently taking a sip of Tofu Pudding. The smooth, white Tofu Pudding paired with the savory and fragrant sauce, topped with some cilantro and chili oil, was so delicious that it softened Xia Yan's expression. He remembered that this was the first breakfast shop his grandfather had taken him to when he was a child. At that time, he had just severed ties with his parents and vowed to change himself, to become the sunny, outgoing person he wanted to be. He had eaten breakfast in many places since then, but he could never forget the Tofu Pudding here. So, the purpose of bringing Hua Xin here today wasn't just for breakfast. Hua Xin secretly glanced at the man in front of her. The breakfast shop was crowded, including many young people and some...