Chapter 66: I Want to Eat, Food!

Yang Shuli was pressed by Xu Nian right in front of the seat, practically lying across the motorcycle.

She was completely like a little kitten or puppy Xu Nian had brought along, obediently sprawled in front, locked tight in Xu Nian’s embrace.

Because Yang Shuli was put in front, Xu Nian had to shift back a little, which meant he had to lower his body.

Then, he was almost completely pressed against the small Yang Shuli.

Yang Shuli’s hair was long enough that even with the heavy helmet on her head, the remaining soft, flowing hair fluttered in the wind.

This intimate posture wasn’t the first time for the two of them.

Previously, when they went to the orange grove to pick oranges, it was Yang Shuli who rode on Xu Nian’s back to pick them.

It’s just that this time, it lasted a bit too long.

With no communication between them, this kind of position felt a little ambiguous.

For some reason, she felt a bit flustered and wanted to shrink away, but no matter how she moved, she’d end up bumping into Xu Nian.

Xu Nian treated her very well, always indulging her. Even in this situation, he never scolded her or told her not to move around.

He just tightened the embrace that was already holding Yang Shuli even more.

It was like some kind of tight spell, making Yang Shuli’s space to move even smaller. All she could sense was the wind and Xu Nian’s strong presence.

It was as if she was something Xu Nian held firmly in his palm.

But maybe that wasn’t so bad?

She didn’t have to think about anything. Lao Xu would take her to eat the best food, and whenever there was trouble, he would appear beside her as if refreshed, and solve everything for her.

Just like this, it felt pretty good.

The scenery kept flowing backward, and pedestrians kept streaming by.

This was a novel experience Yang Shuli had never felt before. Watching the vehicles being left behind as she and Xu Nian weaved through, her heart leaped and fell.

It was a bit too exciting—just a notch below the moment she found durian candy in the candy blind box.

She really wanted to ask Xu Nian to slow down, but then she remembered: wasn’t it because she threw away the takeout she was supposed to bring up for Ye Qingchang that they were in this situation now?

Xu Nian had put her on the motorcycle to save time.

The engine’s roar kept going, just like Yang Shuli’s pounding heart.

On a sudden whim, she wanted to see what Xu Nian looked like while driving right now.

She could more or less imagine it—a little different from usual, with a faint frown.

She had seen it before, when he was figuring out how to mix shaved ice and barbecue for her without giving her a stomachache.

Then, whenever he noticed her gaze, he would show his usual gentle expression.

Xu Nian was really nice—not cold and mechanical like Lao San, the electronic pet, nor overly eager like Lao Er, her younger brother, who practically stuck to Lao Er all day.

Xu Nian was just right. Being with him was comfortable.

She liked being with Xu Nian.

But it was fine—Lao Xu only saw her as a buddy.

That was good.

As a mature and steady adult male, Yang Shuli rarely admitted that any other man could fit the word “handsome.”

But she thought that Xu Nian, when seriously thinking about something, could be her third most handsome.

Second place was Xu Nian when he brought her food.

First place, of course, was herself.

Yang Shuli didn’t notice the motorcycle slowing down at first. It wasn’t until it came to a complete stop that she felt the warmth behind her suddenly become empty.

Just as she was about to turn around in confusion, Xu Nian reached out and knocked twice on her helmet, the crisp sound echoing in her ears.

Then, her short legs, which couldn’t reach the ground, were lifted up, and with a swift princess carry, Xu Nian set Yang Shuli down on the ground.

He even helped the silly little loli take off her helmet.

Compared to the stuffy air inside the helmet, Yang Shuli felt a huge sense of relief the moment she took it off—just as she met Xu Nian’s gentle smile.

He just patted her head. “We’re here. Ready to buy a pork knuckle rice for your roommate to make up for it?”

Yang Shuli was stunned for a moment, then straightened her chest and put her hands on her hips. “If I get back fast enough, it doesn’t count as making up for anything.”

Then, she found the only shop selling Longjiang pork knuckle rice, but just as she was about to step forward, she suddenly turned to Xu Nian and asked,

“How did you know there was a pork knuckle rice place here? I don’t think we’ve ever come out for pork knuckle rice together before?”

She tilted her head, looking at Xu Nian, who always helped her handle everything.

“What if you suddenly want to eat pork knuckle rice one day?” Xu Nian asked in return, blocking everything Yang Shuli wanted to say.

So she turned away and called to the busy boss, “Boss, one medium pork knuckle rice, no spicy.”

If she and Xu Nian were eating together, she would have ordered a large without hesitation. She definitely couldn’t finish it, but with Xu Nian there, he’d always help her clean up.

“Since we’re out, why not order another to take back and eat later?” Xu Nian suggested. “At this hour, you probably haven’t had lunch yet, right?”

“I’m actually not that hungry. I already ate a lot of snacks,” Yang Shuli scratched her head.

Xu Nian couldn’t persuade Yang Shuli to eat fewer snacks, since most of them were from him anyway.

“My roommates all say I eat too much, like a pig.” Yang Shuli nudged Xu Nian with her head. “What do you think, do I eat a lot?”

“Not at all.” Xu Nian’s smile was still gentle. “If you like eating, then eat. It’s not like you have to be a monk, why restrain yourself?”

“Lao Xu, you really get me.”

Yang Shuli stood on tiptoe, raised her arm, and patted Xu Nian on the shoulder.

Then, she ordered another pork knuckle rice from the boss.

After telling the boss her request, she suddenly lowered her head and patted her belly.

Am I really going to get fat?

There wasn’t a scale in the girls’ dorm, so she had no idea if all her recent eating had made her gain weight.

If she did get fat…

Yang Shuli couldn’t help but look at Xu Nian beside her.

But just as the thought came up, Xu Nian’s gentle gaze shifted over.

“No matter if you gain weight or however you change, I’ll always be with you.”

Xu Nian gently smoothed out Yang Shuli’s slightly messy long hair.

“Unless we’re in a rush, I don’t really like riding the motorcycle like today. I prefer to walk slowly with you down the street, and then, just on your whim, duck into some random shop for a big meal. That, to me, is more important than just eating till we’re full.”

Those small eyes sparkled.

Maybe, at this moment, Xu Nian could share her number one spot for “most handsome.”

Girls’ dorm.

Ye Qingchang clutched her stomach and twisted on the bed: “Where’s my food? I want to eat—food—!”