Campus Belle: Brother, Let Me Explain First

The driver, realizing his subtle thoughts had been seen through, could only offer an awkward laugh, and silence fell between them for a while.

Xu Yi was also happy to have some peace, and they traveled without conversation.

As soon as they arrived at the hot pot restaurant, the two of them drew the attention of many onlookers.

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

[Negative Emotion Points +30]

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Xu Yi wasn't in a hurry to sit down. He led Ai Xiaoxing around the entire restaurant.

This action infuriated the other customers, making their noses flare.

[Holy crap, is this kid showing off to me?]

[Stop walking around, we get it, your female companion is beautiful.**]

[Honestly, what's so special about you, bro? That such a good-looking girl would accompany you for a meal?]

A group of men, while eating hot pot, kept glancing over.

When they were discovered, they immediately averted their eyes, pretending to be spacing out.

Xu Yi scanned everyone with disdain.

Such weaklings... they look like they've never seen the world.

Only after collecting enough Emotion Points did Xu Yi finally sit down.

[Negative Emotion Points +100 * 2]

"Is there another master?"

Xu Yi glanced at the Campus Belle, noticing her expression hadn't changed.

Heh heh~ The Campus Belle is indeed a master at playing dumb.

"Boss, we'd like to order!"

The boss came over with his notepad, pretending to casually glance at the Campus Belle twice before contentedly taking out his pen.

"Xu Yi, see what you want to eat. Order whatever you like."

"Boss, do you have any braised chicken feet?"

"No."

"How about the beef tendon?"

"Also no..."

"Do you have handmade shrimp paste?"

"Yes, we have that."

"Then we'll have a portion of fresh-cut beef."

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"And tender beef slices, crispy pork, duck intestines, tripe, and aorta..."

Xu Yi rattled off over twenty dishes in one go.

"Ai Xiaoxing, is this enough?"

"It's enough, it's enough. We can't eat that much, it would be a waste."

"This is for me to eat. Order whatever you want."

[Negative Emotion Points +50]

One could say Ai Xiaoxing had excellent self-control; Xu Yi saw her clench her small fists.

Yet, she still smiled and spoke softly to the boss.

Someone like this is qualified to be my top supporter.

The Campus Belle remained silent... only providing Emotion Points.

As they ate the steaming hot pot, the two of them gradually started to talk.

Xu Yi: "Ai Xiaoxing, why are you so quiet? Are you still maintaining that cool and aloof persona from campus?"

"I..."

"Stop pretending. I know you're quite bold. You call everyone 'bro' online, so say something."

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Ai Xiaoxing's ears turned red, and she was extremely anxious.

You stubborn mouth, hurry up and say something! Don't let him look down on you.

"Actually, I don't know what to say."

"Show off! You're like a chatterbox on WeChat. Are you trying to build up to something big?"

Ai Xiaoxing fidgeted restlessly, the shrimp paste she was about to eat suddenly losing its appeal.

Damn it! I'm under pressure again. Ai Xiaoxing, you need to say something to prove yourself!

"I... I'm actually a bit of a mess online, but I'm quite shy in real life."

Damn it! Why did that come out? That's not what I was thinking at all.

Seeing Ai Xiaoxing's performance, Xu Yi understood.

The Campus Belle is a natural 'contrasting saint body'.

But a lot of people are like this nowadays, completely wild online but trembling quails in reality.

However, the abstract gene is still etched in their bones, they just don't have the guts to show it.

With that thought, Xu Yi asked the boss to bring over two bottles of beer.

Xu Yi: "The great Mr. Lu Xun once said, 'Beer is the bridge to human communication.'"

"Huh?"

Ai Xiaoxing eyed Xu Yi warily.

She didn't dare to casually drink with a guy, especially not outside.

Xu Yi explained, "Actually, you are abstract, but you're too shy right now and not showing your true intensity.

Alcohol gives courage; after drinking, you might just return to your abstract self."

"That makes some sense, but it feels like you're insulting me? But it is alcohol..."

"What? Are you a lightweight? Can't even handle a four-percent ABV beer?"

"Of course not!"

Who do you think you're looking down on?

Ai Xiaoxing decisively popped the cap and poured herself a full glass.

Xu Yi has a point. It's just a bottle of beer... like a soft drink.

It's just a tool to start a conversation.

I still need to ask him for a favor, and it's not good to keep being too embarrassed to speak.

But the other men watching this scene gritted their teeth in anger.

What nerve!

We're all men, I know exactly what you're up to!

Tricking such a beautiful girl into drinking beer at a hot pot restaurant?

Outrageous!

If it were me, I'd take out a loan just to dine at a high-class restaurant.

Western food with red wine, that's her style.

Gulp, gulp, gulp~

The Campus Belle finished her first glass of beer cleanly and smacked her lips.

"This tastes a bit bitter, not as good as milk tea."

She then poured herself a second glass and, along with a few quail eggs, downed another one.

"The alcohol content of beer is too low, it's unlikely to get the conversation flowing."

The third glass went down.

"Bro, bro, are you raising fish? What? That's your fourth glass!"

The Campus Belle casually ate a few pieces of beef, and the fourth glass was quickly finished.

"Don't talk, you listen to me first... listen to me! Bro!"

Xu Yi: "..."

"Campus Belle, how about we stop drinking?"

"What are you talking about! Are you saying I'm a lightweight and can't drink anymore?"

As she spoke, Ai Xiaoxing downed her fifth glass.

"Brother, what are we even living for in this life?"

The sixth glass went down.

"Brother, can I borrow your lipstick? What? You don't use lipstick. Huh? This chili is red too."

The seventh glass went down.

"Brother, I'm not bragging to you. I'm a person with... intensity!"

The eighth glass went down.

"Damn it! Should abstract girls just die? Why does everyone call me the Campus Belle and have such high expectations for me? I just want to play abstract simply."

Xu Yi: "..."

"Campus Belle Ai... Ai Xiaoxing, maybe you shouldn't drink anymore. You're getting too worked up."

"No. I haven't drunk myself into a stupor! I think you really need to understand the relationship between Great Xia and the Ugly Country. Let me tell you..."

The ninth cup went down~

Ai Xiaoxing's entire face was flushed red, looking exceptionally cute.

Ai Xiaoxing: "Bro, I'm really not drunk, I'm telling you this..."

The tenth cup went down.

"What's wrong with being abstract? They say funny girls don't find love. Hahahaha... I need love?! Why does everyone define me by my looks, by what kind of person I should be?"

Xu Yi shook his head, saying with utmost seriousness, "Don't mind what others think. It's best to be your true self.

"So, did you really lick the cockroach jailer?"

Xu Yi: "..."

Ai Xiaoxing: "No, bro, I'm opening up to you, and you're playing mind games with me? Are you hiding some alcohol!"

The eleventh cup went down.

"Wuwuwu~ Bro, this is not the life I wanted at all, it's too damn hard. Next life..."

Looking at Ai Xiaoxing, who was a mess of snot and tears, Xu Yi's scalp tingled.

The thing he regretted most today was persuading her to drink.

How was he supposed to clean up this mess?

Didn't you say beer was just a beverage?

Ai Xiaoxing, with a drunken haze, flashed a silly smile, "Bro, I actually wanted to ask you for a favor by finding you to drink today."

Xu Yi was stunned, "What is it?"