Chapter 5
Was it Sui Yu who successfully seized the position just now
Since the young master of the Sui dynasty made a stunning appearance in this city, he has vanished without a trace, like a divine dragon that shows its head but not its tail
Is it just a little better? Zhen Li thought to herself, having only heard her voice once over the phone, she was able to recognize her despite the heavy makeup, and she even recognized the plain-looking girl. Such intelligence is certainly qualified to participate in that program that popularizes science.
Zhen Li secretly felt relieved, thankful that he had reacted in time and had not acted foolishly
Therefore, Zhen Li truly did not pay attention to Young Master Sui
Sugege said: "Mammary gland hyperplasia should be evaluated by a doctor"
After securing her seat, Zhen Li lowered her head and took a beautiful sip of bone broth, just about to start enjoying the soup dumplings, but she always felt as if a sniper's infrared laser was aimed at her.
Just as Granny Zhang, who had just packed her food from Xu's Bun Shop, saw Zhen Li, she warmly asked: "Li Li, you are taking the college entrance examination this year, right?"
Zhen Li, due to performing poorly today, did not dare to approach and strike up a conversation, and could only silently observe Sui Yu
A person like Prince Sui attracts attention wherever he goes, but in the presence of delicious food, even handsome men must take a back seat. After morning exercises, everyone is already pressed together, so naturally, one must first attend to their hunger before indulging in desires
Zhen Li rubbed his hands and said: "This is not the first time, is it? The experience is still not rich enough, and the skin is not thick enough."
When did the waiter Max provide service to others? This treatment that Sui Yu is receiving seems a bit too favorable.
Soon, someone left the table, and Zhen Li nimbly "darted" over while holding the bone soup. After all, she was a beauty and absolutely could not lower her status to the point of squatting by the roadside to eat soup dumplings. Fortunately, Zhen Li had been coming early every day and had already mastered the true skill of agile movements, making her ability to seize a spot reach a state of perfection.
Today, Sui Yu was wearing a white tracksuit. The stylish design of the tracksuit perfectly accentuated his figure. Although Zhen Li had never experienced a man before, she suddenly felt a bit parched in front of Sui Yu and could only lift the bowl, which contained just a few drops of bone broth at the bottom, to take a sip.
Although Zhen Li had no romantic intentions towards Ning Zhi, being misunderstood in such a way by his assistant still made her feel a bit embarrassed. After all, it was her first time pursuing a man, and she was somewhat inexperienced, which led to her helplessly watching the only connection they had severed.
"Ah, you have a mouth like a crow," Zhen Li said with a smile as she playfully hit the cheeky Su Gege
At this point, Zhen Li was completely bewildered, resembling the feeling of a student caught cheating by the teacher
When Zhen Li was still five meters away from Xu Baozi, she could already smell the aroma of the bone soup. She sniffed and slightly quickened her pace, as most of the meager pocket money she had as a child was spent on Xu Baozi's soup dumplings.
As for why it is a high school uniform, this is a requirement stemming from Professor Liang's family motto of frugality and thrift.
Zhen Li suddenly jumped up from the bed with a start, shivering from the cold. There was no way around it; having been frightened by Professor Liang during childhood, he now, despite his rebelliousness, still dared not openly resist.
Zhen Li has been grateful for her face to this day; if it weren't for her face being able to carry half the sky, how could she have become the campus goddess while wearing such a uniform in middle school and high school
Sui Yu said calmly: "My memory is slightly better than that of an average person"
Although Zhen Li was eager to pursue love, having spent a long time in school, she inevitably carried a somewhat pedantic air. She believed that she should not lose her sense of style, so she did not take the initiative to inquire with Ning Zhi's assistant about the matters concerning Ning Zhi and Sui Yu.
Max pulled the chair next to Zhen Li over, wiped it with an apron, and then, somewhat shyly, said to Young Master Sui: "Please have a seat"
Given Boss Xu's refusal to bow down to any obstacles, the neighbors and the diligent students of University A will surely offer their strong support, won't they
After Sui elegantly and quickly finished the soup dumplings, she politely left a remark before getting up, "Miss Zhen, please take your time."
It is said that there was once an episode in which a young man could actually identify which steamed buns were cooked just by looking at the folds of the raw buns, which is truly remarkable. Zhen Li believes that Sui Yu could take on that challenge.
The school uniforms in domestic high schools resemble nothing more than living, breathing elderly sportswear, lacking any aesthetic appeal and, to add insult to injury, they are quite expensive. To justify this price, Professor Liang bought uniforms for Zhen Li that were two sizes larger, simply because she was growing rapidly at that time. If he had purchased ones that fit her perfectly, she would not have been able to wear them the following year
not quenching thirst
In the game where ten people compete for nine chairs, Zhen Li is always the winner.
Zhen Li turned back to look at Sui Yu with satisfaction, clearly indicating that the other party had not paid attention to her childish words and actions
Zhen Li is the kind of person who, once she grabs a stick, immediately wants to climb up it like a snake. She even wants to invite Sui Yu to have lunch together
Despite Zhen Li's dissatisfaction with Max's rumors, looking at Max, who was looking down from a height while holding a steaming bowl of bone soup, Zhen Li conceded with a smile and said: "Sister, I would also like another bowl of bone soup"
What the hell! Where did you hear such rumors? Zhen Li looked up at Max. Do you not know that refraining from believing, spreading, or creating rumors is a civic duty?
I apologize, but I am not accustomed to associating with women who speak nothing but lies
Zhen Li believes that Xu Baozi's skills are already up to the standards of being recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.
Max glanced at Zhen Li and said, "No refills. If you want to have bone soup, you need to queue up to buy a ticket first"
At this moment, Zhen Li was truly taken aback, as her mind began to replay the earlier slow-motion events. It seemed that the seat she had previously snatched was precisely the one that Sui Yu had his eye on, but her skill in seizing the seat was simply more refined than his.
Zhen Li was not in a hurry; after all, there was still the line from Ning Zhi. That night, the astonishment in Ning Zhi's eyes was something that could not be concealed.
Food comes before color
"You are too modest." Zhen Li smiled awkwardly, "What a coincidence, I really didn't expect you to be dining around here as well. In fact, besides Xu's Steamed Buns, there is another..."
Zhen Li exaggeratedly frowned and said: "But I feel unwell here." Zhen Li touched the area where his heart is located
Zhen Li took a sip of the bone broth, and her whole being felt invigorated. Among the reasons she had strongly resisted studying abroad, "reluctance to part with Xu Baozi" accounted for at least twenty percent.
Last night, Zhen Li couldn't help but sneak out to have fun with Su Ge Ge until the early hours before returning. The alarm clock set for 5 o'clock failed to wake her, and a box of ice cubes was dumped right into Zhen Li's arms.
Later, Zhen Li learned that it was because she wore her high school uniform every time she came, which led Max to mistakenly believe that she was repeatedly retaking her senior year.
Zhen Li tied her hair into a ponytail, and the early autumn sky had not yet brightened. She changed into her high school uniform and stepped out, starting to run along the riverside road outside the school.
This Xu Baozi is said to have existed since the establishment of University A, and it is undoubtedly a century-old establishment. The size of the storefront has basically never changed, and the business is thriving, with many people squatting by the street, holding bone soup in one hand and small steamed buns in the other, starting to eat. However, it seems that each generation of the Xu family owners has never considered expanding the store or opening a branch.
Certainly, the primary reason for Zhen Li's sophisticated demeanor lies in the vigilance of his well-informed assistant, whose alertness against potential threats is truly humbling
"How did you recognize me?" Zhen Li's curiosity had been completely piqued by Sui Yu.
Zhen Li ran for an hour, then practiced Tai Chi for another hour with the uncles and aunts at Riverside Park, muttering to himself, "The world is so beautiful, yet I am so irritable; this is not good, not good," before heading to Xu Baozi outside the East Gate of A University.
Zhen Li approached Sui Yu in a childish manner and said: "She has a crush on you"
Zhen Li looked at Sui Yu with jealousy, feeling that the world was too unfair. Although same-sex marriage is not legal in China, it is still not right to discriminate against same-sex love
Upon seeing Sui Yu next to Max, Zhen Li awkwardly swallowed all the buns in his mouth, nearly choking in the process
Zhen Li nodded with a smile, "Indeed." She particularly liked Granny Zhang, and her compliments were delivered so subtly.
Because those who appear in the store so early are typically middle-aged men and women or elderly people with strong competitive seating abilities, there is no need to be overly concerned about one's image in front of them. As a result, a single misstep can lead to lasting regret, and Zhen Li's image in front of Sui Yu had already collapsed before it could even be established.
Sugege sighed and, in a serious tone, said to Zhen Li: "Little sister, nowadays, young masters are not easy to pursue. They have become quite sophisticated, only seeking ambiguity without any sense of responsibility. Not to mention marrying a wife, even the status of a girlfriend is rarely granted. They indulge themselves and simply wipe their mouths clean. I think you should be more realistic; perhaps you could choose from the second generation of coal or the second generation of demolition. You might find someone worth your while."
In addition to employing strategic tactics and effectively utilizing technological tools, having a thick skin is also a necessary condition for pursuing one's ideal partner. If you were to interview those average men who have successfully won the affection of their ideal partners, their primary asset would undoubtedly be their thick skin
Women in the twenty-first century are truly pragmatic beings. Zhen Li momentarily assessed the difficulty of pursuing Sui Yu in the future, and after some thought, felt that giving up her seat at this moment would be somewhat unworthy, as it was certain that she would not be able to catch up anyway. Confucius's saying about food and sex can indeed be punctuated differently; it could be interpreted as "food and sex, this is human nature" or "food, sex, this is human nature".
This car crash trope is not an original creation of Zhen Li; it has its predecessors and successors. The assistant, who has shielded the boss from countless romantic advances, is already accustomed to the endless tricks employed by women and has long learned how to deftly counter their intentions with a seemingly effortless yet ruthless approach.
Zhen Li looked up and saw her server, Max, glaring at her with evident displeasure. This name was given to her by Zhen Li, as her figure was quite comparable to that of Max from "2 Broke Girls".
After Max turned around, Zhen Li said to Sui Yu in a voice she could hear: "She really has a crush on you"
"Indeed, brother," Zhen Li said, pretending not to know Sui Yu at all. The person who had just taken his seat was not the doctoral student Zhen Li, but rather a high school student named Li Li.
Seeing that Zhen Li had no awareness of giving up his seat to the handsome man, Max glared at Zhen Li once more, then quickly turned his head to glare at the middle-aged man who was trying to squeeze in beside him. The middle-aged man, having a higher sense of awareness than Zhen Li, made an apologetic gesture and stepped back.
Zhen Li did not react immediately; just as he was about to refute, he suddenly remembered that he was currently wearing a high school uniform
Speaking of which, Zhen Li grew rapidly during high school, reaching a height of 166 cm in one go. Since entering university and starting to eat in the cafeteria, he has grown an additional 3 cm over the past few years, so he can still barely fit into his high school uniform
This sentence successfully caused Max to flee in panic
After a woman applies makeup, she can be comparable to having undergone cosmetic surgery, especially with bold evening makeup, to the extent that even Professor Liang from their family would not recognize his own daughter walking past him.
It is a pity that although Zhen Li is a rare beauty, there are many interesting and fun people in this world; women do not solely look at a face. Ning Zhi would not lower his status to personally negotiate the insurance compensation matters with Zhen Li; he has his assistant to handle it.
The title "Gongzi" is indeed very noble; during the Warring States period, only the sons of kings were qualified to be called Gongzi, and this remains true today
However, Sui Yu frowned and said, "Are you not yet of age?"
It is said that Zhen Li should not be unable to see Master Sui.
However, when it comes to pursuing a crush, no matter how ambitious you are or how high your skills may be, if there is no fate, you can only stare in vain.
"Aren't you quite capable? I'm still waiting to call you brother-in-law." Su Gege scoffed at Zhen Li.
Fortunately, the obsession with appearance does not leave a deep impression on the heart. Two months later, Zhen Li had basically forgotten who Young Master Sui was.
At that moment, Max came over with soup dumplings and bone broth for Sui Yu, and interjected upon hearing Zhen Li's words: "She has repeated several years but still hasn't been admitted to university"
Since learning of Sui Yu's wealth, Mr. G has transformed into Young Master Sui
Regardless of how late you go to bed at night, the time that the Zhen family gets up in the morning is unwaveringly at 5:00 AM
How arrogant Zhen Li was when he used technology to slap Su Ge Ge in the face at that time, and naturally, he had to endure a round of ridicule afterwards
Zhen Li secretly cursed her bad luck; she had always carried the halo of a top student and a goddess from childhood to adulthood, only reverting to a monkey-like appearance during the times of Xu Baozi
Of course, this is also attributable to Professor Liang's relentless dual torment of her spirit and body, which has left Zhen Li completely devoid of any romantic thoughts over the past two months, due to a lack of physical strength