Yan Ming, as usual, went to Delicious Restaurant and packed a meal for himself.

He also brought back a meal for his roommate Ji.

He carried the takeout boxes all the way back to his dorm.

"Squeak~"

He pushed open the door to the dorm.

He saw his roommate wearing headphones, sitting in front of the computer, fully absorbed in a game.

He took out the lotus leaf sticky rice with ribs and a nourishing fish soup, placed it beside his roommate's desk, and lightly tapped the desk, saying: "Ji, I brought back the food you asked for!"

"Hey! Alright, thanks, bro!"

Just as Ji reached a critical moment in his game, he could smell the enticing aroma wafting from the takeout box.

His stomach reacted instantly with intensity.

Clamoring to eat!

Forget it, let's eat first!

Cold food wouldn't be as tasty!

After all, if he loses the game, he can always start over again.

Finding that excuse, his mind instantly felt free from the burden of losing the game.

He opened the takeout box beside him and just by smelling it, he showed a look of enjoyment.

He tasted the ribs.

It's truly wonderful!

With a gentle tug, the bones slip out, the meat is tender and elastic, fresh and delicious, neither dry nor too greasy, the flavor just right, neither too salty nor too bland.

The sticky rice is soaked in sauce, incredibly tempting.

Ji took a bite of sticky rice wrapped in rib meat.

He felt absolutely satisfied!

After Yan Ming washed his hands, he saw Ji, who was previously playing games, already started eating.

That makes sense!

The food made by Boss Huang is irresistible, even to cats!

Let alone humans!

He recalled that little yellow cat that could do backflips.

He still felt a twinge of pain thinking about the fried bun that Mimi snatched away that day.

He walked over to Ji, smiled, and teased, "Wow, you're not playing the game just when it got interesting?"

"The game is no match for the allure of eating!" Ji replied, busy with a mouthful.

Yan Ming nodded in agreement.

And joined the eating mode.

Immersed in the deliciousness of the stir-fried crab cake, unable to extricate himself.

The two of them ate in silence, only focusing on their meals, eating quietly, leaving only the faint sound of chewing.

After Ji finished eating, he reclined on the chair, looking satisfied, and said, "Ah, I'm so full!"

"Me too."

Yan Ming also reclined on the chair, saying happily.

At this moment, Ji remembered that for the past couple of days, he hadn't heard Yan Ming come back to the dorm and complain about his crush, nor had he seen Lin Yuhan around.

A few days ago, they could see Lin Yuhan several times a day!

Even if Yan Ming was avoiding her, they could still spot her under the dormitory building.

But these past two days, there was no sign of her, like she vanished into thin air.

So, he couldn't help gossiping face-to-face with Yan Ming.

"Yan Ming, where's your childhood friend girlfriend Lin Yuhan? Why haven't I seen her these past two days?"

Bringing up exactly what wasn't needed...

Yan Ming gave Ji a look of mild annoyance.

"Why are you so concerned about her?"

Whoa whoa whoa~

What's with that look!

Are you thinking he has a crush on Lin Yuhan and wants to steal her away?

Oh come on~

Ji understands the principle that a friend's girlfriend is off-limits!

Ji chuckled twice: "It's not care; I'm just curious, curious why she hasn't been haunting you these days, so I thought I'd ask the person involved."

Yan Ming laughed reluctantly.

But when he turned back, he couldn't help but think of Lin Yuhan.

Come to think of it.

Since rejecting her that day, he hadn't really seen her around school these past two days.

Her bike wasn't at the bike shed either.

Who knows where she went...

Thinking about this, Yan Ming couldn't help but furrow his brows.

Damn!

Why is he thinking about her?

Isn't this what he always wanted!

Without thinking much, he shook his head, trying to banish Lin Yuhan from his mind...

Ji, who was eager to hear the gossip, saw him zoning out and urged, "Yan Ming, speak up, what's with the silence?"

"Well, here's the thing, she confessed to me the day before yesterday, but I turned her down, and I think she must have given up, that's why she hasn't come looking for me..." Yan Ming tugged at his lips, looking at Ji, with a slight ripple of emotion in his tone.

Whoa~

Why did you turn her down...

Ji's mouth dropped open, looking very surprised.

Some people just don't know how to appreciate what they have~

Letting go of such a good childhood friend, what are you thinking?

Ji wore an expression that said, "Did you bump your head on the way out": "She had a crush on you for so many years, and now mustered the courage to confess, and you just outright rejected her, wouldn't she be heartbroken..."

Heartbroken?

How heartbroken?

Yan Ming's calm mood was still stirred by the words "heartbroken."

Like a pepper shaker upended in his heart.

He hurriedly called Lin Yuhan.

But alas!

No one answered!

He hung up the phone.

Leaving a "Ji, I'm stepping out for a bit," he rushed out, leaving behind a baffled Ji.

He arrived at Lin Yuhan's dormitory building.

Called Lin Yuhan, but no one answered.

Then!

He went to the library, the lecture building.

Searched all the places she might be.

Still no sign of her, couldn't find her.

Finally, he met one of her classmates, and only learned from her: "Lin Yuhan has been on leave for the past couple of days."

"Do you know how she's been feeling these past couple of days?" he asked with concern.

The classmate shook her head: "I don't know, I haven't seen her these two days."

"Okay, thank you! If you see her, please let her know... Yan Ming is looking for her."

He left somewhat dejected.

...

Delicious Restaurant.

"Boss Huang, we delivered the items, so we won't disturb you anymore. We'll head back now."

Ma Deqiang and Lin Duzhu came together after work, saw Huang Tao busy, so they had a meal at the restaurant first.

After finishing their meal, seeing Huang Tao not as busy, they explained their intentions to him.

So!

Having taken care of things, they were ready to head back.

Huang Tao said with a smile: "No disturbance at all, thank you both for coming personally, and thank you both for all your efforts for my sake."

As he spoke, he took two food bags that Xu Hao had prepared in advance.

Each contained 2 portions of braised pig trotters, 2 portions of braised duck necks, 2 portions of lotus leaf sticky rice ribs, and 20 fried dumplings.

"These braised pig trotters and duck necks, you can have your family try them first at home, and what's left can be reheated tomorrow, the flavor may be slightly different, but it shouldn't be bad, just a small gesture, please accept it."

"This... Boss Huang, you're too generous." Ma Deqiang and Lin Duzhu were a bit surprised.

Thinking: Boss Huang is truly a nice guy, you help him and he remembers you.

But this gift, they really couldn't accept it for free!

They had to pay.

They also knew if they gave cash directly.

Huang Tao definitely wouldn't accept it!

So, they planned to scan to pay before heading out the door.

Unaware of their plan, Huang Tao insisted: "No need to feel bad, it's just food from the restaurant, take it."

"Okay, then I'll accept it."

Their accepted, looked at the items in the bag, and estimated the value.

While Huang Tao wasn't paying attention, they scanned to pay.

By the time Huang Tao realized it, they were already out of the shop.

"Hey... you guys..." Huang Tao hurried outside, watching their distant figures, and smiled helplessly.

Oh well, just let it be!

Next time they come, I'll give them a discount!

He also thought about how the stall number had already been assigned, so when he had some free time, he should go check out the size and location of stall 88 at the commercial pedestrian street.

But that matter would have to be discussed tomorrow.

Back in the store, he saw Lin Yuhan sitting at Xuanxuan's table, and asked with a smile: "Yuhan, are you going to practice a bit more tonight?"

At this time, Lin Yuhan was staring at her phone, completely missing his question.

He curiously approached.

Saw her staring at missed calls, seemingly lost in thought.

And on the phone's screensaver was a boy's photo.

He found it familiar, so he looked more closely.

Then he recognized him.

University student, Yan Ming!

Thinking: So he's the one Lin Yuhan is in love with!

But he also sensed that there seemed to be a small issue between the two of them.

From what he heard these past days, he had some clues about Lin Yuhan's situation.

...

A little after seven.

Lin Duzhu returned home with the heavy bag.

As soon as he opened the door, he happily called out into the house: "Darling, I'm back, and I brought some delicious food home..."

His wife was sitting on the living room sofa watching TV, hearing this, she turned her head and asked curiously: "What delicious food? Let me finish this episode first!"

"Come over here, I'll tell you, this food today is really delicious!"

As he spoke, he changed his shoes.

Slipping into his slippers, he walked over to the dining table and placed the food bag on it.

He washed his hands first before unpacking the outer plastic bag, then opened the takeaway boxes and said: "Darling, come here, just one bite and you'll feel happy all night, I promise you'll want more next time."

She smelled the aroma, paused the TV, and came over.

Looking at the food laid out on the table.

She smiled and said: "Braised pig trotters? Braised duck necks? Lotus leaf sticky rice ribs? Fried dumplings? Which place is this from? Hope it's not packed from Xinglong Restaurant?"

"I'll tell you, it's way tastier than theirs, just try this braised duck neck..."

Lin Duzhu picked a piece of braised duck neck and offered it to her.

She took a bite, her eyes lit up instantly.

With surprise, she looked up: "Delicious! This braised duck neck is very tasty! I've never had such delicious duck neck before, which restaurant makes this?"

Hearing this, Lin Duzhu laughed knowingly: "Delicious Restaurant, it's also the only small restaurant participating in this year's food festival."

"Yes, such a good flavor, it deserves a spot at the food festival, their craft is impressive."

Then she tried a piece of braised pig trotter, some lotus leaf sticky rice ribs, and also ate a fried dumpling.

After tasting each item, she couldn't help expressing to her husband how delicious it was.

Lin Duzhu thought about letting their daughter, who'd return from night self-study, try some of the braised foods too, and smilingly reminded: "Remember to save some braised snacks for our daughter later."

"Got it, got it~"

Though she said she understood, her mouth didn't stop, continuing to nibble on the braised delicacies.

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