Siheyuan: Cooking journey

Since Zhou Xiaobai wanted him to stay so much, the other girl had no reason to object.

He Yuzhu thought there was no need to reject such a request.

"I will explain the situation to the visiting delegation later."

I originally planned to fly back to my home country.

However, in reality, the formal procedures were not completed and strictly speaking, the applicant was stranded here and was in an unregistered state.

If you want to stay outside for a while, you should inform the aunt in advance to avoid being caught off guard in case of emergencies.

"Aunt......"

He Yuzhu found a public phone and roughly told his aunt about the situation.

Of course, there was no mention of him staying in the girls' dormitory.

He made up a random excuse, saying that he was discussing business with the head of a company.

With the previous secret activities in Japan and the introduction of an instant noodle production line as a prelude, the aunt believed it easily.

When I came back from the phone call, the girl named Lin Qingqing had already returned to the dormitory.

He Yuzhu didn't feel embarrassed at all, because he knew that as long as he didn't feel awkward, others would be embarrassed.

Now it was Zhou Xiaobai and Lin Qingqing's turn to feel uncomfortable.

"Qingqing, it's almost time for dinner, let's go eat something together."

Zhou Xiaobai said as if nothing had happened.

Lin Qingqing is Zhou Xiaobai's roommate and is usually very caring towards her.

He Yuzhu had no objection. Treating Lin Qingqing to a meal was a proper way to express gratitude.

"You go ahead, I won't go."

Lin Qingqing glanced at him sideways, her face slightly flushed.

She had already thought He Yuzhu was handsome at a quick glance before, and now that she saw him up close, she thought he was even more handsome and dashing, and she couldn't help but want to look at him a few more times.

Lin Qingqing really didn't expect that Zhou Xiaobai, who has always been low-key and introverted, would have a boyfriend and even let him stay overnight.

This phenomenon is quite common in school and it is not uncommon in girls' dormitories.

Lin Qingqing had also heard that some boys were not good people and would harass other female classmates while their girlfriends were asleep.

Therefore, when she first heard the news, Lin Qingqing planned to go to the library to study.

But on second thought, knowing that Zhou Xiaobai was a cautious and shy person, she would not be overly intimate with her boyfriend when there were other people around, and at most they would just stay overnight.

After thinking it through, Lin Qingqing changed her mind again: It was so cold outside, staying in the dormitory was definitely better than studying in the cold wind.

In order to avoid embarrassment, she planned to wash up early and hide in bed pretending to sleep.

So I don't want to be a light bulb and have dinner with them.

"Qingqing, let's go together."

Zhou Xiaobai pulled her arm and pleaded, "You have helped me so much in the past few months. I would be really helpless without your help. I have long wanted to find an opportunity to treat you to a meal to express my gratitude, but I have never been able to find the time. Today is a good opportunity for us to go together. He Yuzhu is a good cook, and you will like his cooking skills."

Stir-fry?

Hearing this word, Lin Qingqing immediately perked up and asked curiously, "Where do you have a kitchen that I can use?"

Since she came to the United States, she has been missing Chinese cuisine, but most Chinese restaurants here have modified the taste to suit the tastes Americans are used to.

Lin Qingqing once tried the Chinese food provided by a nearby restaurant and found it not as delicious as she had imagined.

She had eaten the candied sweet potatoes brought by Zhou Xiaobai before, and the sweetness that she had never tried before instantly conquered her taste buds.

Later, she learned that it was also the work of He Yuzhu, and she began to believe that this person was indeed an expert in cooking.

"We can use the kitchen of a neighboring restaurant. I believe He Yuzhu can cook a meal that will satisfy you. It is absolutely true."

Zhou Xiaobai explained patiently and continued to invite.

Lin Qingqing nodded with a red face and agreed to go together.

That nearby restaurant isn't actually too far away...

The three of them left the school gate, took a taxi, and soon arrived at their destination.

Along the way, Zhou Xiaobai and Lin Qingqing chatted non-stop.

He Yuzhu didn't interrupt, but he could tell that Lin Qingqing should be from Hong Kong.

In fact, he didn't listen to her speaking it herself, but because Hong Kong Island's Mandarin is very distinctive, he could tell it by listening to a few more sentences.

After arriving at the restaurant, Qian opened the way and He Yuzhu borrowed a stove. He took a look at the ingredients there and thought they were okay, so he did not use the things he had stored.

However, you still have to prepare some seasonings yourself.

He Yuzhu guessed that Zhou Xiaobai might not have eaten home-cooked meals for a long time, so he cooked eight dishes and a soup and set a large table.

Seeing so many delicious foods, Zhou Xiaobai was so happy that his face was shiny.

Lin Qingqing has not stopped using her chopsticks since she took the first bite, and she keeps looking at He Yuzhu with mixed feelings.

After finishing this meal, Lin Qingqing finally knew what delicious food was.

She suddenly felt like falling in love.

I can’t help feeling a little disappointed when I think that I may not be able to eat the delicious food made by He Yuzhu in the future.

But then she thought again, she lived in the same dormitory, and whenever He Yuzhu came to visit them she could have a meal with him, so the thought made her feel much happier and she was full of expectations for the future.

Just when I was hesitating whether to ask He Yuzhu when he would cook next time, I saw him gently wipe the grease from the corners of his mouth with a napkin for Zhou Xiaobai.

Zhou Xiaobai pouted and waited for him to finish wiping, and rubbed his cheek gently. This scene was like showing off their love in public, which made Lin Qingqing a little jealous. So she silently quickened her eating speed, trying to calm her unhappiness in this way.

After dinner, they did not go back to the dormitory directly, but took a walk on the campus for a while.

Sometimes you can see a few couples hiding in the dark corners of the school or in the bushes doing some private things.

Some blonde girls they met on the road boldly flirted with He Yuzhu, and even blew kisses and whistled at him.

Lin Qingqing didn't mind, she just thought this man was really attractive;

But these actions made Zhou Xiaobai very angry, and he felt that his treasure was about to be snatched away by someone else.

Therefore, Zhou Xiaobai took He Yuzhu back quickly and secretly decided not to let him walk outside alone anymore, but to keep him in the dormitory to prevent him from being seduced away by others.

After returning, Lin Qingqing quickly tidied herself up, covered herself with the quilt and went to sleep.

When Zhou Xiaobai took He Yuzhu to the public bathroom to wash up, they once again attracted a lot of attention and whistles. He Yuzhu remained calm in the face of all this, but this made Zhou Xiaobai even more nervous, and she immediately pulled him back to the dormitory.

She now deeply realized how handsome this beloved man was, and it would be too unsafe to leave him alone in such an open environment.

She was even worried that some girl would throw herself at him tonight, so she locked the door and felt a little more relaxed.

After the door was locked, Zhou Xiaobai turned around and saw He Yuzhu standing there, looking at her tenderly. Her cheeks flushed immediately, and she gently pushed him and whispered, "It's getting late, go to bed."

When he sat on the edge of the bed, Zhou Xiaobai became even more shy, and she finally felt a little relieved after turning off the lights.

After a while, when he got used to the dark environment, He Yuzhu could vaguely see Zhou Xiaobai's figure. He watched her quietly as she rustled on the bed for a while and then hid under the quilt.

The dormitory was quiet.

It's also very dark.

The bed is for singles, but it's no problem for two people to squeeze in.

Zhou Xiaobai lives here now.

Some things are bound to happen.

He Yuzhu lay outside naturally, pulled the quilt, and hugged her gently.

But just after this action was completed,

He suddenly froze and had trouble breathing.

Every breath was filled with warmth.

When I first moved into the dormitory,

He Yuzhu didn't actually think much about it.

After all, Lin Qingqing lived on the bed opposite and could hear even the slightest movement.

But Zhou Xiaobai's current state does not look like nothing happened.

He couldn't help but think of a joke.

Boyfriend and girlfriend in the same room.

The girl drew a line and said that those who crossed the line were beasts.

When she woke up the next day and found out that the boy really didn’t pass the test, the girl left after saying “worse than an animal”.

So the question is, should I be a beast, or a person who is even worse than a beast?

While he was still hesitating,

I felt Zhou Xiaobai's hot cheek pressing against me.

A light and elegant fragrance drifted over, and her shy voice sounded in my ears:

"After you left last time, I cried for a long time."

"This time, I still want to cry for a long, long time..."

The whole dormitory was quiet.

Lin Qingqing hid in the quilt, trying to fall asleep as quickly as possible, but she tossed and turned and couldn't fall asleep.

Not only could I not sleep, but I was also unconsciously paying attention to the situation on the opposite side.

The distance between the two beds is only about two meters, and any movement can be heard.

It's been a while since I turned off the lights.

I heard no sound.

Lin Qingqing let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that her guess was correct. Zhou Xiaobai was shy and conservative. In the presence of other people and in the dormitory, even if He Yuzhu had any intentions, Zhou Xiaobai would definitely not agree.

But this thought just came to my mind.

Lin Qingqing froze immediately.

"what……"

"Um……"

…………

Carefully pull back the quilt.

I looked out the window and it was already dawn.

Lin Qingqing's face felt hot due to anger. She glanced at the empty bed opposite her, and hurriedly put on her clothes with dark circles under her eyes. She didn't have time or want to wash up, so she left the dormitory directly.

Hearing the sound of the door closing, He Yuzhu slowly opened his eyes and instinctively looked towards the still empty bunk opposite him, feeling unusually calm.

It's just that someone heard it, no big deal.

As long as you don't care and don't feel embarrassed, the other person will be embarrassed.

"Has Qingqing left?"

Zhou Xiaobai, who was awakened by the noise,

He poked his head out of the quilt, glanced over and saw that the bed opposite was empty, then lazily leaned back on He Yuzhu's shoulder.

"She just left."

He Yuzhu stroked her back and asked, "What time do you start class?"

“It doesn’t matter if I go to class or not.”

Zhou Xiaobai's cheeks flushed and hot air brushed past his ears.

"Now that Lin Qingqing is not here, there is an idiom called something like the sun is at its highest point..."

He Yuzhu couldn't help but take a breath.

The world outside is so colorful, and this kind of trend is really harmful to people.

I didn't expect that Zhou Xiaobai had been deeply affected and changed so much after only being here for a few months.

He decided that he had to persuade and educate her properly, saying that such a topic could not be talked about casually.

After some persuasion,

It took a long time to finally correct Zhou Xiaobai's thoughts. While feeling relieved, He Yuzhu also gained a sense of accomplishment.