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The line to order stretched for a long way. Chen Chen gently squeezed Lin Muxi's hand and whispered:

"Please find a seat first, I'll scan the QR code to order. What would you like to drink?"

Lin Muxi tilted her head, her eyes darting around, and after thinking for a moment, she said:
"I'd like a bubble tea, less ice and more sugar."

Chen Chen nodded, remembered her taste, and then walked to the QR code to scan it.

Lin Muxi found a seat by the window and sat down, her gaze unconsciously falling on Chen Chen, who was scanning a QR code.

Looking at his tall and straight back, Lin Muxi's heart was filled with sweetness.

The surrounding noise seemed to fade away, and all she could see was the person queuing up to buy her milk tea.

Lin Muxi looked up at him, tilted her head slightly, and sighed:

"This milk tea shop is always this crowded, no matter the time of day."

Chen Chen smiled gently, his gaze sweeping across the bustling store before he responded warmly:
"It takes a people-friendly approach and uses high-quality materials, so everyone is naturally happy to come here."

Lin Muxi smiled and nodded.

Chen Chen sat opposite Lin Muxi, waiting for their milk tea together.

Their milk tea was ready in no time.

Chen Chen got up and went to the front desk. When he returned, he handed one of the bubble tea cups to Lin Muxi.
"Here you go, your bubble tea, less ice and more sugar."

Lin Muxi took the milk tea and eagerly took a sip.

The chewy tapioca pearls mixed with the sweet milk tea melted in her mouth, and she squinted her eyes contentedly.
"Mmm~ It tastes just like before, so delicious."

The two sat by the window, drinking milk tea and watching the crowds coming and going on the pedestrian street outside.

The light shone through the window onto them, as if draping them in a soft veil.

Occasionally, passersby would glance into the store and be drawn to the sweet couple once again.

Chen Chen and Lin Muxi were immersed in this warm and pleasant time, chatting casually and sharing their feelings.

Lin Muxi suddenly remembered something, put down her milk tea, looked at Chen Chen seriously and said:

"Senior, shall we come here for milk tea every year from now on?"

Chen Chen was slightly taken aback, then his eyes filled with deep affection and tenderness as he gently touched Lin Muxi's head.
“Okay, we’ll come every year if you want.”

A bright smile bloomed on Lin Muxi's face as they made another beautiful promise together in the bustling pedestrian street.

The two were leisurely drinking milk tea when suddenly, a discordant voice broke their tranquility.

"Isn't this Chen Chen? What, you're here to drink this cheap milk tea too?"

Guo Zhiyuan walked over with his arms crossed and exaggerated steps, his face still bearing that annoyingly smug expression.

As soon as he finished speaking, he couldn't wait to turn his gaze, his eyes filled with ill intent, and looked straight at Lin Muxi.

A slight, ambiguous smile played at the corners of his lips as he deliberately drew out his words, speaking in a sarcastic and provocative tone:
"Hey, beautiful lady, you two are still together."

Having said that, he suddenly pulled the girl beside him tightly into his arms. He deliberately flaunted it, his chin slightly raised, his tone full of smugness and mockery:

“Unlike me, I’ve had several girlfriends already. Old Chen, you’re not good enough either.”

Chen Chen frowned slightly, looked up at Guo Zhiyuan, his gaze calm yet carrying a hint of barely perceptible coldness, and said indifferently:
"What kind of milk tea I drink and who I'm with are my own business, and it's none of your place to tell me what to do."

I never knew Guo Zhiyuan was such a nuisance.

Lin Muxi subtly tugged at Chen Chen's sleeve, shook her head slightly, and gestured to him with her eyes not to lower herself to the level of this kind of person.

She had seen this person several times during the Chinese New Year.

Whenever I run into a senior, he always comes over and I always end up speechless after being teased.

But it still sticks to me like a leech, and I have no idea what it wants.

Lin Muxi first smiled politely at the girl next to Guo Zhiyuan, then looked at Guo Zhiyuan with a firm gaze and said:
"Relationships can't be measured by the number of girlfriends you have. Some people pursue quality, while others may only be able to find a sense of existence by frequently changing girlfriends."

The girl next to Guo Zhiyuan was a little embarrassed by Lin Muxi's words and shifted her body uncomfortably.

A flicker of displeasure crossed Guo Zhiyuan's face, but he quickly regained his arrogant demeanor and sneered:

"Quality? Hahaha, Old Chen, listen to that, it sounds nice."

I think you're just incapable of providing a better life for others, so you're stuck here drinking cheap milk tea.

Chen Chen stood up, his gaze sharpening as he looked directly into Guo Zhiyuan's eyes, and said, word by word:
"Guo Zhiyuan, you always judge everything by material things, but in my opinion, true quality of life and depth of emotion are not defined by these superficial things."

You think you're glamorous by frequently changing girlfriends, but in other people's eyes, you're just a joke.

Guo Zhiyuan's face instantly turned bright red, and he shouted angrily:
"Who are you calling a joke? I'm just drinking some cheap milk tea, what right do you have to criticize me!"

At this moment, the surrounding customers were attracted by the commotion and cast curious glances.

Upon hearing Guo Zhiyuan's unreasonable and ridiculous words, everyone's eyes revealed expressions of disdain.

A casually dressed man stepped forward from the crowd, arms crossed, and said with a disdainful expression:
"When did drinking a cup of milk tea become a label for a person's quality of life?"

I make a living collecting rent from ten buildings every month, and I just happen to like drinking this so-called 'cheap' milk tea. Who does it bother?

After saying that, the older brother deliberately picked up his milk tea, tilted his head back, and took a big gulp in an exaggerated manner, expressing his dissatisfaction and ridicule of Guo Zhiyuan's remarks through his actions.

"Exactly! This guy is ridiculous!"

"Exactly! How can you just spew insults at people for no reason like that!"
The group chat was filled with people echoing each other's comments, their words brimming with dissatisfaction with Guo Zhiyuan.

One of the stylish young women was even more blunt, pouting as she said:
"Look at him, all dressed up and acting all high and mighty, but what does he actually do? He's just rude and lacks manners!"

Another pretty young woman chimed in, her tone dripping with sarcasm:
"Don't insult dogs! Even dogs know to be loyal to their owners despite poverty, unlike him!"

Guo Zhiyuan was speechless after being rebuked by his elder brother's words. His lips trembled, and he wanted to refute but couldn't find the right words. His face turned redder and the veins on his forehead bulged.

The staff at the bubble tea shop looked up and saw what was happening, but did not stop it. (End of Chapter)