"Are you trying to stuff me to death?!"
Glancing at that clay pot bigger than a rice bowl, she shot Hu Xiaobei a huge eye-roll.
In his opinion, finishing the whole thing was really way over the top.
Knowing he really was forcing her a bit, Hu Xiaobei took a step back and gave an awkward chuckle. "Then you don’t have to finish it, but at least drink until you can’t drink anymore. That’s fine, right?"
"No problem!"
She agreed very straightforwardly and took the small bowl Hu Xiaobei handed over.
Hu Xiaobei glanced at her soft pink slender fingers and gently reminded her, "It’s hot, be careful."
Hearing the concern in his voice, a trace of warmth flowed through her heart.
She knew Hu Xiaobei was doing it for her sake, so she was especially moved inside, but out of her mouth she still stayed stubborn. "I’m not a little kid!"
Laughing, Hu Xiaobei spoke solemnly, every word firm, "In my heart, you’ll always be that ponytailed girl who pouted all day and threw little tantrums."
"I did not!"
She shot back quickly, picked up the spoon, lowered her head, and started drinking the fish soup.
Knowing she was embarrassed, Hu Xiaobei didn’t continue that topic, just quietly watched her.
Hu Xiaobei saw her lips part slightly...
"She’s definitely going to be blown away by how this fish soup tastes."
As her lips parted, Hu Xiaobei whispered to himself with absolute confidence.
The next second, he saw her eyes suddenly light up completely.
Knowing she was probably amazed right now, Hu Xiaobei asked in a slightly smug tone, "Well? How’s the fish soup?"
She gave him a glance, then said with great enthusiasm, "More than just okay, it’s absolutely amazing, amazing!"
"If you like it, then drink a bit more. If it’s not enough, I’ll have the kitchen make some more."
She glanced at the clay pot and quickly said, "It’s enough, it’s enough! I can’t drink that much. You should have some too."
"I already ate earlier. You keep drinking, I’m going to step out for a bit. I’ll come back in a while."
Biting her lower lip nervously, she spoke with a hint of panic, "Will you come back?"
Seeing the panic in her eyes, Hu Xiaobei immediately teased, "Duh. If I don’t come back, where else would I go! You think I’m like you? Just up and running off."
"I wanted to talk to you back then, but something urgent came up, so I couldn’t wait for you."
Hearing him bring up the past, she looked at him and spoke seriously.
Back then, she had quietly waited for him under that willow tree, its branches swaying in the wind.
But Hu Xiaobei never showed up.
Helpless, she could only slip away under her family’s repeated urging.
Hearing her anxious explanation, Hu Xiaobei knew she really had her difficulties back then.
Smiling lightly, he said, "I believe you, so I definitely won’t just disappear on you. For now, I’ll step out first."
"Mm, I’ll wait for you to come back!"
"Okay!"
After leaving, Hu Xiaobei went over to Song Yaling’s side.
Pushing open the door to Song Yaling’s office, he saw her in sheer black stockings, lounging lazily on a black leather sofa, flipping through a magazine.
"Every move you make is pure temptation."
Looking at her graceful, seductive figure, Hu Xiaobei couldn’t help but praise from the heart.
"Well now, what a rare guest."
Hearing her tease, Hu Xiaobei dragged his gaze back from her silky long legs and said in surprise, "What rare guest? Didn’t we just chat not too long ago?"
"But now that some people have a new sweetheart, I thought you’d already forgotten all about me."
Feeling a bit guilty, he gave her a quick look, his face puzzled. "What new sweetheart? What are you talking about? I don’t quite get it."
"Don’t get it? Then where are you coming from right now?"
Hearing that slightly annoyed counter, Hu Xiaobei knew she was jealous.

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