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Chen Chen watched the two bickering from the side, shook his head helplessly, but couldn't help but laugh.

He gently pulled Lin Muxi closer and said affectionately, "Alright, stop fooling around. If you keep this up, you'll really hurt her."

Lin Muxi huffed angrily before letting Yan Zihao go. She hid behind Chen Chen, only peeking out her head, her eyes still glaring fiercely at Yan Zihao.

Yan Zihao rubbed his foot, which was throbbing from being stepped on, and muttered under his breath, "Women and petty men are truly the hardest to deal with."

Unfortunately, Lin Muxi, who has sharp ears, overheard these words. She was about to rush over to argue, but Chen Chen held her back tightly.

Chen Chen looked at Yan Zihao and said half-jokingly:
"Zihao, you should stop provoking this little firecracker, or you'll regret it."

Upon hearing this, Yan Zihao not only didn't back down, but instead deliberately stirred up trouble, saying to Lin Muxi:
"Did you hear that? Your senior even said you're a little firecracker."

These words were like adding fuel to the fire, completely igniting Lin Muxi's anger.

This time, even with all his strength, Chen Chen couldn't hold her back.

Lin Muxi rushed over like a gust of wind, and in the blink of an eye, Yan Zihao's screams of agony echoed throughout the track.

The three of them walked noisily toward the parking lot.

Yan Zihao was chased all over the track, shouting as he ran, "Senior, save me! Your girlfriend is too fierce!"

Upon arriving at the parking lot, Chen Chen opened the car door and let Lin Muxi get in first, while Yan Zihao followed in his own car.

Finally, they had some space to be alone, and the surroundings became quiet.

Chen Chen turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on Lin Muxi beside him, his eyes filled with concern and curiosity, and asked softly:

"Tell me, why do you suddenly have such a strong opinion about Yan Zihao?"

Chen Chen knew very well that Lin Muxi was not the kind of person who would abandon someone after using them.

She has always been simple-minded, and her joys and sorrows are always written on her face.

Therefore, in his view, Yan Zihao must have done something that inadvertently crossed Lin Muxi's bottom line, which caused her to be so dissatisfied.

Lin Muxi pouted slightly, her face full of grievance and dissatisfaction, and said with a slight frown:

"I just feel that his attitude towards you has changed too much. He was so hostile to you before, but now he seems to be very familiar with you. I just feel a little uncomfortable."

Chen Chen smiled at her adorable appearance and then asked:

"That's not the only reason, is it? Tell me, what exactly is the reason?"

Lin Muxi hesitated for a moment, her fingers unconsciously clutching the hem of her clothes, and whispered:
"And...and the way he looked at you, I felt something was off."

Every time I see you, I feel something indescribable, and it makes me inexplicably uncomfortable.

Chen Chen was somewhat puzzled and couldn't help but ask:
"What do you mean? I didn't notice anything."

Lin Muxi raised her head, looked intently at Chen Chen, a hint of jealousy in her eyes, and said:

"It's that kind of feeling, like they admire you, but it's not just admiration, it's like... it's like they have other thoughts."

I can't really explain it, but I just don't like the way he looks at you.

Hearing this, Chen Chen couldn't help but feel both amused and touched.

What's funny is Lin Muxi's unfounded jealousy, and what's touching is how much she cares about me.

He reached out and gently patted Lin Muxi's head, saying affectionately:
"You're overthinking it. He probably genuinely believes we can be friends after this incident, so his change in attitude is normal. As for his eyes, maybe you're just imagining things."

Lin Muxi snorted in dissatisfaction and said:

"I didn't think much of it! My woman's intuition is always right. Anyway, don't get too close to him in the future." Chen Chen nodded and said:

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. But don't be too hostile towards him, after all, you might have to deal with him again in the future."

Lin Muxi raised her head, looked at Chen Chen, blinked, and said:

"That depends on his performance. If he continues like that, I won't be so lenient."

Along the way, the car weaved through the city streets, the afterglow of the setting sun casting a warm golden glow on the road.

Before long, they arrived at a popular hot pot restaurant.

The restaurant was filled with the rich aroma of hot pot and was bustling with activity.

The waiter led them to a window seat, and Lin Muxi skillfully picked up the menu and ordered a bunch of dishes that everyone liked.

While waiting for the food to be served, the three chatted about today's match.

Yan Zihao said with a smile:
"Senior, today's race was really exciting! I learned a lot of skills riding a motorcycle with you."

Chen Chen waved his hand modestly: "You're not bad either, especially your overtaking on the curve, it was really impressive."

Lin Muxi watched the two of them exchanging pleasantries without exposing their true intentions.

After a while, the waiter pushed a food cart over and neatly arranged plates of fresh ingredients on the table.

The brightly colored slices of meat, the vibrant green vegetables, and the various kinds of meatballs are mouthwatering.

Lin Muxi rubbed her hands excitedly, "Wow, the food is finally served! I can't wait to start eating."

As she spoke, she picked up her chopsticks, took out a slice of fatty beef, and put it into the boiling hot pot.

Chen Chen also picked up his chopsticks and started cooking the ingredients while saying:
"The ingredients at this restaurant are always very fresh and the taste is also very good. Let's enjoy it to the fullest today."

Yan Zihao nodded.

"I've heard that this restaurant's hot pot is delicious, and today I finally have the chance to try it."

He picked up a shrimp paste, put it in his mouth, and the fresh and smooth texture instantly spread on his tongue. "Mmm, it really lives up to its reputation."

Upon hearing this, Lin Muxi retorted without hesitation:
"You're a pampered young master who usually frequents high-end places, so of course you rarely have the opportunity to taste these commoner delicacies."

Yan Zihao retorted, "It's not like you, a pampered young lady, frequent places like this."

Lin Muxi raised an eyebrow, a smug look on her face:
“I actually come here often. I know several shops around here. Unlike some people, I don’t look like I’ve never seen the world.”

Watching the two bicker back and forth, Chen Chen couldn't help but smile and shake his head. He gently patted Lin Muxi's shoulder and said softly:

"Okay, stop arguing and eat quickly, or the food will get cold."

After saying that, he picked up a piece of tripe and put it into the pot, focusing intently on controlling the cooking time.

Yan Zihao pursed his lips, stopped arguing with Lin Muxi, and turned his attention back to the hot pot.

He picked up another piece of tender beef, quickly swished it back and forth in the pot, and put it in his mouth after watching the beef change color.

As he chewed, the aroma of the beef exploded on his taste buds, and he couldn't help but give it a thumbs up:

"This beef is also excellent, just the right amount of tenderness."

Lin Muxi rolled her eyes at him, but also picked up a piece of beef, tasted it carefully, and nodded unconsciously: "Hmm, it's really good." (End of this chapter)