The school beauty is aloof? Whatever, she has a younger sister.

Chapter 193: Another Change of Character
"Why did you suddenly decide to invite me to the movies?" Zhang Muchen asked curiously.

On the other end of the phone, Xiaoyouzi's voice was as soft as ever, a little flustered: "The time before last you treated me to... dinner, I want... I want to treat you back..."

“Oh…” Zhang Muchen raised an eyebrow and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Sure enough, insisting on paying the bill was the right decision.

Little Yuzu has come to repay a favor.

Today's schedule seems a bit packed.

Zhang Muchen touched his cheek, hesitated for a moment, and asked, "Little Yuzu, is tomorrow okay?"

"Tomorrow and the day after... Dad is taking my sister and me out to play..." She paused, her tone a little hesitant, "I... I'm only free today... You... you're not available, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Muchen immediately sat up in bed: "Convenient! How could it not be convenient!"

Are you kidding me? New Year's Day is only a three-day holiday. If I miss today, I'll have to wait until next weekend to go to the movies with Xiaoyouzi.

Besides, it was Xiaoyouzi who took the initiative to invite us, how could we not cherish it?
Zhang Muchen looked up at the time—it was exactly 11:00 AM.

"Little Yuzu, shall we go see a movie now?"

"Huh? Now..." Chu Youting was clearly taken aback, "...we haven't eaten yet..."

"We can buy some snacks to take into the movie theater and eat while we watch the movie."

"Oh... okay, I'll do as you say," she replied sweetly.

"Then I'll get up and get ready now, and we'll go to the Star Shine Cinema."

"Mmm...okay."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Muchen got out of bed and walked out of the bedroom in her slippers.

In the living room, Zhang Beifang was watching TV and drinking tea. Mei Yinglan was in the kitchen cooking and preparing lunch.

"Mom, I won't be home for lunch," Zhang Muchen said as she walked towards the bathroom. "Oh, and I won't be home for dinner either."

Upon hearing this, Mei Yinglan immediately poked her head out of the kitchen, frowning: "Huh? You just woke up and you're already going out to run around?"

She glanced at the sofa, her tone tinged with displeasure: "Northern, aren't you going to say anything about this child?"

Upon being called out, Zhang Beifang immediately put down his teacup and looked at Zhang Muchen with a slightly serious expression: "You're really something, always running around during the holidays. I'm telling you, you have to be home before midnight tonight, you hear me?"

Mei Yinglan: "?"

Zhang Muchen smiled and gave her dad a thumbs up: "Got it, Dad. I'll definitely be home before midnight."

"You two are just teaming up to annoy me," Mei Yinglan said angrily as she turned and went into the kitchen.

Zhang Muchen and his father exchanged a glance, and the latter silently returned his look.

Don't worry, I'll take care of your mom.

With her father's help, Zhang Muchen felt relieved and went into the bathroom to wash up.

However, just as he picked up his toothbrush to brush his teeth, the bathroom door was suddenly pushed open.

"Huh?" Zhang Muchen turned around, foam still clinging to the corner of his mouth. "Dad, what are you doing in here?"

Zhang Beifang leaned against the door frame with a smile: "I just came to ask you if you have enough money? If not, your dad can give you some."

“Oh, you’re rich,” Zhang Muchen replied, then turned back to brushing her teeth.

Zhang Beifang raised an eyebrow: "Hey, you brat, I've already given you money voluntarily, what kind of attitude is this?"

Zhang Muchen, with toothpaste still in his mouth, mumbled, "Dad, you should keep your little bit of secret stash of money for yourself."

Zhang Beifang was taken aback: "Your mom hasn't given you pocket money in ages. I, as your father, wanted to help you out, but you refused. You brat, you're not living off a woman, are you?"

"puff--"

Zhang Muchen sprayed a mouthful of water directly onto the mirror.

"cough cough cough cough"

He paused for a moment, then looked at his father helplessly: "Dad, your son has savings. Besides, where am I supposed to live off a woman?"

Zhang Beifang glanced at him and said slowly, "Your classmate is called Wang Shishi, right? Isn't her family quite wealthy?"

"..." "Dad, your thinking has gone too far. I need to poop, goodbye."

After saying that, Zhang Muchen pushed Zhang Beifang out the door and then closed it.

"Hey kid, what's the rush?" Zhang Beifang narrowed his eyes. "There's definitely something wrong."

However, he didn't say anything more and turned back to the living room.

"You brat, go ahead and live off a woman. Being able to do it is a skill in itself. Your father doesn't care about you." Zhang Beifang slowly poured himself a cup of tea and then took a sip.

Ten minutes later, Zhang Muchen was ready.

"Mom and Dad, I'm going out."

Mei Yinglan continued busy in the kitchen, ignoring him completely. Zhang Beifang, on the other hand, calmly took a sip of tea and nodded slightly at him in response.

Zhang Muchen quietly closed the door and then quickly went downstairs.

At the entrance of the residential compound, a ride-hailing car was waiting.

"Master, we're in a hurry, please hurry."

The driver responded and stepped on the gas, driving away from the residential area.

He and Xiaoyouzi made plans to watch a romantic movie.

For a date like this, the film doesn't need to be of high quality; a gentle atmosphere is all you need.

After all, who the hell goes out to the movies with a girl just to watch the movie?
Star Cinema Lobby.

Zhang Muchen and Chu Youting sat on the sofa. The girl held a cup of milk tea in both hands and sipped it slowly.

Zhang Muchen held the box of oden in his hand, slowly picked out a string of quail eggs from it, and took a bite.

After meeting, the two strolled around the nearby shopping street and bought some food.

During this time, Xiaoyouzi tried to take out money several times, but Zhang Muchen didn't give her a chance to do so.

Not only that, Zhang Muchen even bought the movie tickets in advance.

"But...but I said I'd take you to the movies..." The girl looked up at him with a slightly aggrieved expression, blinking her eyes.

Zhang Muchen leaned back on the sofa armrest, propped his chin on one hand, and looked at her with a grin: "Consider this my treat, you can treat me back next time."

Little Yuzu bit her straw, nodded, but seemed a little embarrassed: "Um, next time... I'll buy it."

Zhang Muchen smiled, but he had other plans in mind.

The movie ticket isn't important; what matters is the feeling of "owing" someone something.

He was happy to let Xiaoyouzi keep "paying back" and then take the initiative to ask him out again and again.

"Let's go, it's time to check tickets," Zhang Muchen said, glancing at the time.

"Um"

Chu Youting responded softly, slowly pulling up her mask and fitting it snugly under her fair chin.

Today, she deliberately wore the misty pink glasses and mask that Zhang Muchen had given her before, covering most of her face completely.

With these two items, you won't easily be recognized even if you run into someone you know.

After all, today is the first day of the New Year's Day holiday, and the cinemas are packed with people. Student couples, in particular, are everywhere.

Chu Youting followed behind Zhang Muchen with her head down and holding a milk tea in her hands.

She walked slowly with small steps, her movements as soft and gentle as her tone, with a touch of caution.

As the two were about to have their tickets checked and enter, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from the side: "Hey, Master? You're here to watch a movie too?"

Zhang Muchen turned around and saw Liu Ziyang holding a large bucket of popcorn in one hand and two cups of cola in the other, with Lin Cheng standing next to him.

He was about to speak when Liu Ziyang's gaze fell on Chu Youting.

"Oh~" Liu Ziyang squinted his eyes and gave a thumbs up. "Master is awesome, another one has changed."

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(End of this chapter)