Sorry, I Don't Share Tables

Jiang Yuan briefly tidied up his dorm room, then looked at the completely empty desk and bathroom.

He needed to buy some daily necessities.

After all, he had arrived empty-handed when enrolling and had not brought any luggage. There was quite a lot he needed to buy.

The pedestrian street near the school was incredibly lively.

Mingzhu Pedestrian Street was packed with people, bustling with activity.

Shops lined both sides of the street, selling everything from stationery and accessories to household goods. The selection was comprehensive, and the prices were quite affordable.

Whenever the school term began, this street became a must-visit spot for new students. While shopping for supplies, they could also get an early taste of campus life.

Standing amid the crowd, Jiang Yuan's tall frame, handsome features, and outstanding presence drew the attention of quite a few female students. Some even whispered to their companions, their eyes full of curiosity.

Before long, Jiang Yuan stopped in front of a household goods store and stepped inside.

"Hello, welcome!" the clerk greeted him enthusiastically.

Jiang Yuan nodded politely and began picking things out from the shelves.

Not long after, he walked out carrying a bulging bag of purchases.

Fortunately, the school thoughtfully provided bedding such as sheets and quilts. Otherwise, he would have had to struggle with hauling all those bulky items himself.

Jiang Yuan carried the heavy shopping bag and headed briskly back toward the school.

As he passed a restaurant, a rich, enticing aroma seemed like an invisible hand, instantly bringing him to a stop.

The scent blended the richness of meat, the freshness of vegetables, and the savory fragrance of soup, drilling straight into his nose and making his mouth water.

This place smells amazing!

How could anyone resist that? Besides, I haven't even eaten lunch yet.

Jiang Yuan rubbed his stomach. He had been busy with the Interview Exam and cleaning up his dorm that morning, so he had not even had breakfast or lunch.

With that thought, he immediately changed direction and stepped through the restaurant doors in the blink of an eye.

It was mealtime, and the restaurant was bustling with noise.

Every table was filled with diners eating heartily, most of them students.

Laughter, chatter, and the clinking of cutlery intertwined, filling the place with the warmth of everyday life.

Luckily, Jiang Yuan had good timing. A group at one table had just gotten up to leave, freeing a table.

He quickly walked over, sat down firmly, and picked up the menu from the table.

"One serving of braised pork, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, green pepper pork, mapo tofu, salt-and-pepper duck, chicken soup with tea tree mushrooms, and a big bowl of rice! Make the mapo tofu extra numbing and extra spicy, please!"

Jiang Yuan ordered a whole table's worth of dishes in one breath.

Could not be helped. He had a big appetite.

Besides, now that he was a mage, his body used up a lot of energy. Eating more to replenish it was perfectly reasonable.

And with his physique, he would not get fat no matter how much he ate. Not eating to his heart's content would be doing himself an injustice.

Just as Jiang Yuan eagerly awaited his food, the restaurant door was gently pushed open and two girls walked in.

The girl in front was tall and wore a floor-length white dress that accentuated her graceful figure.

Her face was exquisitely beautiful, and her brows carried a cool, aloof air. She was like an immortal maiden detached from the mortal world, inspiring involuntary awe.

The girl following behind her was slightly shorter, but her figure was curvy and delicate. Dressed in fitted casual clothes, she perfectly displayed her curves and radiated youthful vitality.

They looked around. The taller girl lightly furrowed her lovely brows and said calmly, "Looks like this restaurant has no seats either. I'll take you somewhere else to eat. The places near the school are probably all full."

"But, Sister Mu, I'm practically starving to death!"

The shorter girl, Ai Tutu, held her stomach pitifully, her face full of grievance. "Let's just find somewhere nearby and make do. The food here is cheap and delicious, so don't spend extra money going somewhere far away."

At that moment, the busy clerk finally found a moment to spare.

She hurried over to them and enthusiastically pointed at Jiang Yuan's table. "You two, there's still one empty seat over there. I'll ask whether you can share a table with him. How about it? If not, just wait a little while. Another table should open up soon."

Mu Nujiao did not respond immediately. Instead, she turned to look at Ai Tutu beside her, her eyes asking for her opinion.

Ai Tutu's eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly. "Then please go ask him. We're about to faint from hunger."

"Sure!"

The clerk replied with a smile, then walked over to Jiang Yuan with a grin on her face. "Handsome, these two students would like to share a table with you. Would that be convenient?"

As she spoke, she stepped aside so Jiang Yuan could clearly see the two girls nearby.

Jiang Yuan glanced up at them, then shook his head without hesitation. "Sorry, I don't share tables."

This plot was way too cliché, wasn't it?

Running into beautiful girls at a restaurant who have no seats and want to share a table.

Next would definitely come all sorts of ambiguous scenes, followed by the start of a romantic storyline.

Even someone like Mo Fan, whose brain was full of dirty thoughts, wouldn't write something this cliché, would he?

Besides, I ordered so many dishes, and this table is only so big. There was no way to share it.

"Ah... alright, then." A trace of awkwardness flashed across the clerk's face. She had originally assumed Jiang Yuan would happily agree, considering the two girls were such exceptional beauties.

She could not help wondering, Could this handsome guy possibly not like girls?

As she thought this, a strange look appeared in her eyes. She turned around, returned to Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu, and truthfully explained the situation.

"What? The two of us are this pretty, and he actually refused to share a table? Is he serious?" Ai Tutu widened her eyes, her face full of disbelief.

"Forget it. Let's go somewhere else." Mu Nujiao glanced at Jiang Yuan and spoke softly.

The moment Ai Tutu heard that, her expression changed. Holding her stomach with both hands, she said weakly, "Sister Mu, I... I really can't walk anymore. I feel like I'm going to starve to death any second now..."

"...Ai Tutu, don't exaggerate so much." Mu Nujiao shook her head helplessly.

"Really, Sister Mu. I don't have any strength left at all. I can't walk." Ai Tutu looked at Mu Nujiao pitifully, her eyes full of pleading.

Just then, the clerk hurried over again. "You two, a table has just finished eating. Would you still like to order?"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Ai Tutu's eyes lit up, and she instantly came alive. She grabbed Mu Nujiao's arm and ran toward the empty table.

She pulled so hard that Mu Nujiao stumbled. Where was the weak, exhausted girl from just moments ago?

After sitting down, the two quickly ordered their food.

While waiting for the dishes to arrive, Ai Tutu looked at the lavish spread on Jiang Yuan's table and could not help curling her lips. She muttered quietly, "Sister Mu, you're so beautiful, yet that guy actually wasn't willing to share a table with us. I really don't know what he's thinking. And he ordered so much food too. He's practically a bottomless pit!"

"Alright, don't say that about him. He has the right to refuse, and we can't force him. Besides, it's not good to speak badly about people behind their backs, understand?" Mu Nujiao gently patted Ai Tutu's shoulder and said warmly.

"Got it, Sister Mu." Ai Tutu replied with a pout.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuan had already finished eating.

"Waiter, the bill," Jiang Yuan called while wiping his mouth.

He inadvertently glanced at Mu Nujiao's table, paused, and then said to the approaching clerk, "Have those two girls finished ordering? I'll pay for their meal too."

A trace of disappointment flashed through the clerk's eyes.

So this handsome guy still liked pretty girls after all.

Damn it!

Why couldn't he like boys instead?

She quickly came back to her senses, calculated the bill, and told Jiang Yuan the total.

Jiang Yuan took out his card, quickly paid the bill, and walked out of the restaurant without looking back.

In truth, he had heard Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu's conversation earlier, and he knew they were Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu.

Although he had refused to share a table, he figured it would not hurt to leave a good impression. They would definitely have plenty of interactions in the future.

Besides, a meal did not cost much.

A while later, Ai Tutu and Mu Nujiao finished their meal as well. They called the clerk over to pay.

"What? Someone already paid for our meal? Who was it?" Ai Tutu's mouth fell open in surprise.

"It was the young man you wanted to share a table with earlier," the clerk explained with a smile.

"Huh?" Ai Tutu instinctively looked at Mu Nujiao, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. "Sister Mu, could that person be one of your admirers?"

"Mm... I'm not really sure." Mu Nujiao lightly furrowed her brows. She did have quite a few admirers, and many of them were people she had never met. He really could have been one of them.