Watching Your Performance

Jiangcheng, Jiangcheng University, Family Dormitory Building 5, Unit 4, Room 614.

Su Baizhou opened the door and walked in with Luo Ye.

Su Baizhou pointed to an empty room and said, "You can stay there, but only for today, tomorrow, and the day after."

Hearing this, Luo Ye asked curiously, "What about after the holiday?"

"That depends on your performance over these three days."

Su Baizhou turned back and smiled gently.

Her smile made Luo Ye pause slightly, and he felt a sense of closeness.

He noticed that after he had said that to the Fairy Senior Sister in the car, she wasn't as cold towards him anymore.

But when she mentioned that it depended on his performance, Luo Ye's expression became serious, and he became completely solemn.

He had to act like a perfect man for these three days, or he would be kicked out by her.

Seeing his earnest expression, Su Baizhou found it somewhat amusing.

It was like a mischievous child trying hard to act well-behaved to earn a gold star from the teacher.

"For tonight's dinner, you go buy the ingredients," Su Baizhou suddenly said.

"Me?"

Luo Ye was a little confused.

"Yes, you buy them. Buy whatever you want to eat, and I'll cook it when you bring them back."

Hearing this, Luo Ye understood.

He gave an OK gesture, then left the living room and went out.

Watching Luo Ye gently close the door, Su Baizhou sat on the sofa, propping her chin.

Then, she turned on the TV and randomly watched a program, her gaze showing a thoughtful expression.

Were they... living together?

No, no, this could only be considered cohabitation.

Then... should she establish some house rules, like in a novel?

No, he's only staying for three days and has to leave after the holiday. Staying any longer would be impolite.

But this was his cousin's house, and she had only rented a room. Should she really let him go back?

Su Baizhou's expression was extremely conflicted.

At this moment, her phone rang.

Su Baizhou picked it up and answered. A girl's voice came from the other end.

"Zhouzhou, why haven't you contacted me during the holiday? Do you want to come over and play these next couple of days?"

"No."

Su Baizhou refused, "I have something on these next two days."

"You have something? What could possibly be more important than me at Jiang University?" the girl on the phone questioned.

She was Su Baizhou's best friend, Li Xia. She was currently at Jiangcheng Medical University, an intern doctor, and also Su Baizhou's high school and middle school classmate. They were even deskmates in elementary school, and had been good friends since childhood.

"Of course, you're the most important right now, but tomorrow... I have something tomorrow. I'll find you the day after tomorrow."

Su Baizhou's heart skipped a beat; she almost let something slip.

Tomorrow, October 6th, was Luo Ye's birthday. She remembered it very clearly.

On the phone, Li Xia suspected, "What do you mean 'you're the most important right now'? Am I not going to be the most important later... Zhouzhou, I feel like you've suddenly changed."

"I haven't changed."

Su Baizhou's tone was still cool and distant, the way Li Xia was familiar with.

But the latter felt something was off.

All unknown changes could lead to one conclusion.

Li Xia's eyes narrowed, and she said into the phone, "Zhouzhou, if someone you know very well suddenly acts like a completely different person, do you know why?"

"I don't know, and I don't want to know," Su Baizhou said indifferently.

"There's only one truth... what can make someone change so quickly is falling in love."

"Beep beep beep..."

As soon as the word "love" was uttered, Su Baizhou hung up.

Boring...

How could she possibly be in love?

She was just helping Professor Gu take care of his younger brother.

Yeah... take care of... his younger brother... Luo Ye?

Why, when love is mentioned, do I think of Luo Ye at this moment?

As she thought, Su Baizhou realized that her mind was filled with the face of a young man.

She might have some good feelings for Luo Ye, but having good feelings didn't mean she liked him. Even if she did like him, it didn't mean they had to be together.

That's right, it was like that.

On the TV, an anime was playing. A young man used a skill and shouted, "You've brought this doom upon yourself."

Su Baizhou frowned and switched to the next channel.

On the second program, a character on TV pointed at the screen and shouted, "A stubborn, unyielding fool."

Hearing this, Su Baizhou stood up, stared at the character on the TV, and said solemnly, "I'm not."

"You still say you're not, but you've clearly fallen for him!"

The character on the TV said with certainty.

Su Baizhou shook her head and switched to the third channel.

But as she watched, she felt that all the TV dramas being filmed now were boring, so she turned off the TV.

She sat on the sofa and stared blankly for a while longer before frowning, "Why hasn't he come back yet?"

She checked the time and found that only ten minutes had passed since Luo Ye left.

Why did time pass so slowly?

Meanwhile, Luo Ye arrived at the market.

Today, it was Senior Sister's turn to cook, so he had to choose dinner ingredients carefully.

"King crab on special, 588 per jin, special price, special price."

Hearing this, Luo Ye went to the seafood vendor's stall and said, "Give me a king crab."

"Good, good, good. Young man, you have a bright future. You can afford king crab at such a young age. Do you have a girlfriend?"

"No!"

Luo Ye answered righteously, then lowered his head and whispered, "But, I have someone I like."

"What a shame, I was going to introduce my son to you."

The seafood vendor shook her head, a look of regret on her face.

"Hahaha, you're so funny, Madam."

Luo Ye rubbed his head, but a drop of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.

What son... he must have misheard.

Soon, a king crab was dismembered and packed into a box. Luo Ye carried it.

Then... should he buy some chicken?

And a leg of lamb.

Beef is delicious, buy some beef.

And two large lobsters, one for him and one for Senior Sister.

What else should he buy...

The staff dormitory building.

Su Baizhou looked at the table full of groceries. Although her expression was blank, Luo Ye could clearly feel a sense of unease.

She said lightly, "It seems you're not only clueless about cooking, but you also have no concept of ingredients."

"Senior Sister..." Luo Ye lowered his head like a child who had made a mistake.

"However, with this much, it should be enough to make many dishes."

The corners of Su Baizhou's lips curved slightly, and then she walked into the kitchen and tied on an apron.

Luo Ye thought he was going to be scolded by Senior Sister, but he didn't expect it to just pass like that.

But suddenly.

Su Baizhou walked out of the kitchen, holding a kitchen knife, and stared at Luo Ye with a fierce look in her eyes. She said calmly, "Next time, don't buy such expensive things. I can make delicious food with cheaper ingredients too."