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Chapter 6 Heading Towards Each Other

Although Zhong Lixue is slender and petite with thin arms and legs, she runs quite fast.

"Huff... huff..."

Finally reaching her, Zhong Lixue looked up at Li An, who was standing there waiting for her, and breathed heavily.

She sprinted all the way here, afraid that Li would take a taxi and leave.

If she misses it, she won't have Li's contact information and will have to wait until class tomorrow to see her.

"Don't worry, what's wrong?"

Li An looked down to meet her upward gaze, offered a reassuring remark, and then seemed puzzled.

He was quite happy that the other party was willing to chase after him, and even felt a sense of elation.

If Zhong Lixue is skipping work because of him, then there's no need for her to do so.

"The store manager said I almost got into a car accident today and also got caught in the rain, so he gave me a day off."

Their eyes met, and Zhong Lixue turned her head to avoid eye contact, using the gesture of raising her hand to adjust her glasses to hide her embarrassment.

"I see."

After hearing her explanation, Li An's inner turmoil finally eased.

It seems his judgment on the character was correct; the store manager with the "virtuous wife and loving mother" persona is a good person.

"Li, are you hungry?"

"It's already past seven o'clock, they must be hungry."

Upon hearing this opening remark, Ang Lee immediately guessed her thoughts and nodded.

"Can I treat you to dinner?"

After a brief introduction, Zhong Lixue hesitated for a few seconds before mustering the courage to extend the invitation.

"My pleasure."

Faced with her invitation, Ang Lee accepted without hesitation.

He intended to have a deeper conversation with Zhong Lixue, after all, her character, "Cinderella," was too special, and she was currently the only princess that Prince Charming acknowledged.

"Very good."

Because he agreed so quickly, Zhong Lixue didn't even have time to worry about him rejecting her, and was overjoyed.

When Ang Lee saw her surprised and delighted reaction, he found it intriguing.

Could it be that the "Prince Charming" persona has some hidden effects that aren't explicitly stated?

If a girl wants to invite him to dinner, he will agree to accompany her and surprise her.

"But didn't you just say you had something to do?"

Having successfully obtained his consent, Zhong Lixue was initially overjoyed, but then became somewhat worried as she recalled their farewell conversation.

"That's just an excuse to split up. After all, you're at work, and I can't just sit here waiting for you to get off work, can I?"

"So that's how it is."

Zhong Lixue was taken aback upon hearing this, and then nodded in sudden understanding.

Finding that her reaction wasn't feigned but rather a genuine expression of emotion, Ang Lee couldn't help but glance at her.

He had just been wondering if Zhong Lixue's surprised reaction was a hidden effect of the Prince Charming, such as increasing his charm in the princess's eyes.

But now it seems that the girl was simply too honest; she couldn't even read the polite words.

"Since you're treating me to dinner, can I choose the place?"

Ang Lee didn't want to waste time on pleasantries, so after thinking it over, he asked, "Since we've decided to have dinner together, I'll ask you this question."

"Uh-huh."

Zhong Lixue had no objection to this. Although she was the one who treated everyone to dinner, Li An had saved her life, so naturally she would do whatever he said.

Having agreed to have dinner together, Ang Lee took her out for a walk.

The two walked side by side, each holding an umbrella, at a very slow pace, because if they walked too fast on a rainy day, their trouser legs would easily get wet from the puddles on the ground.

Halfway there in silence, Ang Lee's eyes wandered around, searching for a place to have dinner.

Eating alone and eating with someone are two different things. It's not just about your own taste, but also about taking the other person's feelings into account.

What do you think of that place?

Ang Lee quickly found a shop he liked and pointed to the opposite side.

Zhong Lixue looked up following his finger and saw a Japanese restaurant called "Old Field Cuisine".

Upon seeing this shop, her heart skipped a beat.

She works on this pedestrian street and is familiar with the shops in the area.

This Japanese restaurant is a popular spot online. It's said that the average cost per person is over 400 yuan. Some girls at school have even boasted about eating there, saying the food is delicious, the environment is great, and the service is excellent.

"Yes, that restaurant is quite famous. Everyone says the food is delicious."

Knowing that the store was expensive, Zhong Lixue still reluctantly agreed.

She said she wasn't hungry and would eat less; she estimated the meal would cost around 500 or 600 yuan.

Even if she doesn't have enough money in her phone, she can talk to the store manager and hopefully get an advance on her wages.

According to the previously agreed salary, her full attendance monthly salary is 4000. After deducting 2999 for the computer and 600 for food, she is left with about 400. She can still buy two sets of cheap clothes, banknotes, and women's products.

"Let's go then."

Having finally chosen their destination, Ang Lee quickened his pace and led her away.

The pedestrian street wasn't very big, and they arrived at it in no time.

Standing at the entrance of Old Field Restaurant, Zhong Lixue looked up at the glittering signboard and the Japanese-style decor, her heart pounding.

To be honest, she really didn't expect that she would have a day to eat Japanese food before she graduated from university and looked for a job, especially a Japanese restaurant that cost 400 yuan per person.

"Zhong, my classmate?"

As they passed the Japanese restaurant, Ang Lee noticed her stop and called out to her with some confusion.

Zhong Lixue came to her senses and, gritting her teeth, decided to walk inside.

But as soon as she lifted her foot, Li An grabbed her.

"What are you doing?"

Ang Lee was shocked when he discovered she was planning to go into a Japanese restaurant.

"Let's eat." Zhong Lixue didn't understand why he asked that.

"Are you going to treat me to Japanese food?" Li An looked at her strangely.

It's not that he's looking down on people, but this girl's jeans are faded from washing, and the pattern on the chest of her T-shirt is peeling off; it's obvious that she's worn her clothes for a long time.

Considering the "Cinderella" character and her part-time job, he concluded that Japanese restaurants were definitely not a place Zhong Lixue could afford.

Or did he misjudge her, and that Zhong was actually a rich young lady experiencing ordinary life?

"Yeah, didn't you want to eat at this Japanese restaurant?"

Zhong Lixue didn't understand why he had that expression, but she still nodded.

Although it hurts to spend the money, she would be willing to do so even if it meant a huge financial blow if she could treat Ang Lee to a meal.

"Who said I wanted Japanese food? I was referring to Shaxian snacks."

Ang Lee was speechless, wondering how she came to that conclusion.

"Shaxian? Shaxian snacks?"

Zhong Lixue was taken aback when she heard this, and then looked to the side and found that there really was a Shaxian snack shop.

"Otherwise what?"

Faced with her doubts and confusion, Ang Lee felt helpless.

When someone else is treating him to dinner, why would he choose such an expensive place as a Japanese restaurant?

Anyone with a conscience would not choose an expensive place; instead, they would choose an affordable and delicious one.

"oh oh!"

Zhong Lixue looked at the eye-catching Japanese restaurant in front of her, then at the less conspicuous Shaxian restaurant a few shops away, and then she realized what it was.

Did she see things wrong just now? The Japanese restaurant was so big and the signboard was so eye-catching that it completely drew her attention.

"Let's go quickly."

Li Ansheng was afraid that she might accidentally walk into a Japanese restaurant and be embarrassed by the waiter's greeting, so he quickly pulled her slender, lotus-root-like arm away.

He realized that this girl wasn't Cinderella at all; she was just a silly girl.