Rebirth begins with picking up a cold and aloof school beauty

Chapter 53 Let's break up.

Xia Yu asked with concern, "Chen Zhou, what's wrong? Are you alright?"

Chen Zhou patted the area where his stomach was, shook his head, and gave an awkward smile.

He advised, "Xia Xiaomiao, I know you're a little glutton, but you shouldn't try the soy milk."

"It tastes really awful!" Chen Zhou felt like vomiting just thinking about the taste.

Xia Yu asked curiously, "Really?"

Chen Zhou said confidently, "Of course it's true!"

Xia Yu thought for a moment, then blinked her big, bright eyes. "You're not lying to me?"

Chen Zhou smiled. "I'm absolutely not lying to you!"

"Well... okay~" Xia Yu always listened to her boyfriend, and this time was no exception.

She pursed her small, red lips and asked, "But...Chen Zhou?"

"How do you know that soy milk doesn't taste good?"

"Have you ever had this before?" Xia Yu tilted her head and asked innocently.

Chen Zhou let out an "uh," and without a doubt, this was his first time in Beidu in his life.

How could I have drunk Lao Beidu Douzhi before?

How do you explain this?

Soon, Chen Zhou had a flash of inspiration and said, "That's what they say on TV and on internet forums!"

"Besides, I had already done my research before coming to Beidu."

"Old Beidu Douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) is really not good!"

Xia Yu nodded obediently and gave a soft "hmm," but quickly asked another question.

"But... if douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) doesn't taste good, why are there so many douzhi shops?"

Xia Yu casually pointed to a shop across the street that had a sign that read "Lao Beidu Douzhi" (Old Northern Capital Fermented Soybean Juice).

Chen Zhou made an "uh" sound, thought for a moment, and said, "Because there are many out-of-towners like you who don't believe in such things. When they come to Beidu, they have to try its taste and don't believe it's bad."

"That's how they managed to support themselves."

Xia Yu exclaimed "Oh~~" as if suddenly realizing something, but then swallowed hard and smacked her lips.

Chen Zhou saw this scene and asked, "?"

"No, Xia Xiaomiao, why do I feel like you want to try it even more?"

Xia Yu was a little embarrassed, but she still stretched out her fair hand and made a "small" gesture with her thumb and forefinger—the kind that could make South Korean men lose their guard.

"A little bit," Xia Yu answered honestly.

If Chen Zhou weren't being held by Xia Xiaomiao with one arm and carrying shopping bags with the other, he would have loved to slap himself on the forehead. He was speechless.

However, since Xia Xiaomiao is so greedy and curious, if we don't take her to try Lao Beidu Douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), she'll probably still miss it even after she returns to Chengdu.

Chen Zhou gave a bitter smile and relented, "Alright, alright, I give up."

"Xia Xiaomiao, let me take you to try Lao Beidu Douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), let's go."

Xia Yu exclaimed happily, "Really? That's... great!" She was just like an innocent little girl, clapping her hands with joy as soon as she heard that her wish had come true.

Chen Zhou smiled helplessly, "Just don't cry later."

it's dark.

Chen Zhou and Xia Yu took a taxi back to an alley not far from their hotel.

We found a long-established restaurant in a hutong (alleyway).

Chen Zhou and Xia Yu entered the store, snapped their fingers to summon a waiter, and took the menu.

Chen Zhou quickly ordered: "One almond tofu, one Peking duck, one meat pie, one fried liver, one tripe... and one Old Beijing fermented mung bean juice."

The waiter asked, "Just one serving of douzhi?"

He immediately recognized that Chen Zhou's accent was from out of town. He thought that if out-of-towners didn't order douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), or if they did, shouldn't everyone have a serving and try it?

Chen Zhou waved his hand, "No need, just one serving, give it to her." Chen Zhou pointed to his girlfriend.

The waiter let out a soft "uh," thinking to himself that this man was not as brave as the woman.

After muttering to himself for a moment, he went to inform the head chef.

Several other tables of guests next to Chen Zhou's table were also captivated by Chen Zhou and Xia Yu's good looks.

Naturally, they also heard what they just said.

"I didn't expect that beautiful lady would also want to try the old Beidu douzhi (fermented mung bean juice)."

"Haha, this is going to be good."

"Do you think that beautiful woman will throw up later? Or will she just spit it out?"

"Anything is possible, and it's even possible to swallow it down even if it's painful."

"Hahaha!"

These were all "kids" of the old Beijing, grown men, but they were secretly gossiping and waiting to see what would happen.

A moment later, the waiter arrived and went to Chen Zhou's table.

When the soy milk was served, the waiter assumed it was ordered by Chen Zhou and gently placed it in front of him.

Chen Zhou said, "It's not mine, it's hers."

"Huh?" The waitress was stunned for a moment, then realized what she meant. She looked at Chen Zhou and Xia Yu with a forced smile, thinking the same thing: why should a grown man drink soy milk while a delicate young girl does? Wasn't that bullying her?

However, the old lady was also waiting to see a good show.

"Young lady, here's your soy milk, please drink it slowly," the old woman said to Xia Yu with a smile.

At the same time, she also fantasized that if such a fresh-faced and beautiful girl were to spray out soy milk later, the scene would be simply too beautiful.

So the old lady who served the food didn't leave; she just stayed and watched from the side.

After Xia Yu politely said "thank you," she looked at the ordinary soy milk, fanned the aroma above the bowl, and moved her straight and delicate nose.

She took a sniff and inhaled, but Xia Xiaomiao didn't find any strange or unpleasant smells.

She didn't understand, was it really that bad to drink?

"Chen Zhou~"

"Can I drink it?" Xia Yu pointed to the bowl of soy milk.

Chen Zhou nodded, but instructed, "Drink slowly, just a small sip, just a tiny bit."

"Otherwise, you won't even have time to throw up later."

Xia Yu gave a vague "Oh," but obediently followed Chen Zhou's instructions.

I picked up the bowl and took a small sip.

The guests at the surrounding tables, the old lady serving the food, and the middle-aged man who had just finished serving were all waiting for Xia Yu, this beautiful woman, to embarrass herself!

Everyone's waiting to see them make a fool of themselves!

Even Chen Zhou couldn't help but worry about Xia Xiaomiao.

but!

To everyone's surprise, after Xia Xiaomiao took a small sip of soy milk, she didn't spit it out, nor did she vomit it, nor did she swallow it with a pained expression.

Instead, he had a very relaxed and natural expression, and even seemed to have a slight feeling of not having had enough to drink and wanting more.

"Hmm..." Xia Yu smacked her cherry-like lips, her charming peach blossom eyes crinkling with a smile, "Chen Zhou~"

"It tastes good."

Upon hearing Xia Yu's words, Chen Zhou was completely dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief.

The guests at the surrounding tables stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

One guest almost fell to the ground!

The woman serving the food was also stunned, her mouth agape, almost dislocating her jaw.

The middle-aged waiter's head was buzzing, as if he had crashed. This old Beijing-style soy milk actually had a girl from out of town who thought it was delicious?!

This...this doesn't make sense!

Chen Zhou also found it illogical and asked suspiciously, "Xia Xiaomiao, do you really think it tastes good?"

"Mm!" Xia Yu nodded with a smile.

Chen Zhou was stunned: "…………"

Xia Yu asked, "Chen Zhou~, can I finish this?"

Chen Zhou: "Uh...of course!"

Chen Zhou was out of ideas.

Xia Yu smiled happily, then, holding the small bowl of soy milk, she took small sips, one after another... and finished it off successfully after several small sips.

"It tastes so good." Xia Xiaomiao licked her lips.

Chen Zhou and the onlookers: "???"

"!!!"

"Wang Defa!!!"

"Young lady, is this really your first time drinking douzhi (fermented mung bean juice)?" the waitress serving the food couldn't help but ask.

Xia Yu nodded, "Mm!"

"This is really my first time," Xia Yu said sincerely.

Hearing this, the old lady was completely convinced and gave Xia Yu a thumbs up.

"Ouch!"

"Girl, in all the years my family has run this shop, this is the first time I've ever seen someone finish a whole bowl of douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) in one go like you! You're the first one ever!"

Xia Yu smiled sweetly, "The first one? Am I that good?"

"Amazing! Absolutely amazing!" the old lady exclaimed, full of praise.

The other guests also stood up, applauded, and praised, "Girl, you're amazing!"

"I've never seen anyone as amazing as you! You've truly broadened our horizons!"

"Were you perhaps a native of Beidu in your past life?"

Many guests kept praising it, all speaking with a strong Beijing accent.

Xia Yu was almost embarrassed by their praise.

Chen Zhou was completely convinced by Xia Xiaomiao's "superpower"!

After this little incident, Chen Zhou and Xia Yu leisurely finished their dinner.

After paying the bill, the two went outside and saw that it seemed to be snowing.

It was very, very small, like the sleet in my hometown of Chengdu.

Invisible.

Chen Zhou put the hood on Xia Yu's down jacket and looked at her delicate, jade-like face.

Chen Zhou asked gently, "Are you home?"

Xia Yu hummed in agreement and said happily, "Chen Zhou~, shall we walk back?"

Chen Zhou thought for a moment. It was only two or three miles away from their hotel, not far at all.

Just consider it a walk after dinner to digest your food.

Chen Zhou said, "Sure!"

Xia Yu giggled and took Chen Zhou's arm, "Chen Zhou~, it's so good to have you."

Chen Zhou didn't know where he was in the world. But perhaps it was like having Xia Xiaomiao by his side; he didn't need anything else to embellish it, and he felt that he was already very content.

It's a feeling, a liking.

Then, the two walked through the hutongs of Beidu, strolling down the street, looking every bit like a young but loving couple.

As they walked, despite their slow pace, Chen Zhou and Xia Yu finally arrived at Xia Xiaomiao's hotel.

Xia Xiaomiao stopped in her tracks, and in her hand was a string of candied hawthorns she had just bought.

After eating a few, only two remained on top.

The snow is getting heavier.

In front of the hotel, Xia Yu stood obediently in front of Chen Zhou, the two facing each other.

Xia Yu thought for a moment and then said, "Chen Zhou, let's break up."

Chen Zhou exclaimed "Ah!" in surprise, caught off guard, "You broke up? Why?"

Chen Zhou was completely confused. "We were just fine a moment ago, why are we suddenly breaking up?"

Xia Yu said, "Can't you have one and I have one?"

Xia Xiaomiao looked puzzled, but also a little aggrieved.

Chen Zhou: "Uh..."

Oh, they were distributing candied hawthorns!

Chen Zhou breathed a sigh of relief, thinking about how strange this girl's thought process was sometimes.

Is this what a top student looks like?

Moreover, it seems that not only is this girl's brain circuitry strange, but her taste buds are also strange.

Even her sense of smell is extraordinary.

Hiss... If that's the case! Then wouldn't that mean...? A sudden thought flashed through Chen Zhou's mind.

Chen Zhou said, "Um... candied hawthorn, if you like it, you can eat it all by yourself."

"Mainly because I don't really like eating this."

Xia Yu's eyes lit up. "Really? That's great, hehe." Xia Xiaomiao was still a little possessive of her food.

Chen Zhou smiled and asked, "Um... Xia Xiaomiao, can I ask you a question?"

Xia Yu asked curiously, "What's the problem?"

Chen Zhou asked, "Do you really think the old Beidu douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) is delicious?"

Xia Yu nodded. "Mmm! It really tastes delicious."

Chen Zhou gritted his teeth and asked again, "Have you ever smelled... cough cough, photinia flowers?"

Xia Yu thought for a moment, "I've smelled it before. It used to grow in our villa area."

"But later, many people said that the smell was ugly, so the property management replaced those trees."

"Hmm... I quite like the smell." Xia Yu smiled innocently.

Chen Zhou was stunned for two seconds, then he realized that he was going to be very lucky in the future!

Chen Zhou's lips curled upwards uncontrollably again.

It's like an AK, I can't control it!

If Xia Xiaomiao hasn't swallowed it all yet, then wouldn't I be... destined to become an immortal and live a life of unparalleled joy?

Hehehe!

I wouldn't trade it for a god!

Chen Zhou let his wild imagination run wild.

Xia Yu tilted her head, puzzled, and asked, "Chen Zhou, what are you thinking about that's making you happy?"

Chen Zhou snapped out of his daze and said, "Uh, I just remembered that my grandpa's old sow gave birth to piglets today."

Xia Yu looked completely bewildered: "???"

Chen Zhou couldn't help but laugh. Damn it, it seems I have to change the subject.

Chen Zhou looked at the heavy snow falling from the sky, which landed on the two of them.

Chen Zhou casually started a conversation, saying, "When it snows in Beidu, it's really beautiful, with thousands of miles of ice and snow."

"When the mountain flowers are in full bloom, she smiles among them."

"Xia Xiaomiao, which do you prefer, Beijing or Chengdu?"

Faced with the question that Chen Zhou casually threw out, Xia Yu thought about it very seriously.

Then she shook her head and said, "Beijing and Chengdu each have their own advantages, I don't know either."

Chen Zhou smiled. "If I absolutely had to choose one?"

Xia Yu frowned slightly and thought about it seriously again.

She quickly smiled and said, "I love the place where you are, the city where you are."

"Wherever you are, that's where I like to be." Xia Xiaomiao smiled radiantly.

Uh……

Chen Zhou never expected that Xia Xiaomiao would give such a touching answer to his casual remark.

Chen Zhou's eyes shone with tenderness and doting affection as he said, "Xia Xiaomiao, with a girlfriend as wonderful as you, I wouldn't want Tsinghua or Peking University, or even Cambridge or Harvard!"

Xia Yu gave a sweet and pretty laugh, "Hmm...that won't do."

"Chen Zhou~~"

"We'll definitely meet at the summit, and I promise I won't hold you back."

"I'm sure, I swear!" Xia Xiaomiao raised her left hand, deliberately showing off her four fair fingers.

Good luck on your exam tomorrow!

Xia Yu was very sincere, and at the end, she even gave Chen Zhou a lively wink.

Chen Zhou smiled and was about to reach out and pat Xia Xiaomiao's head.

But at that moment!

On the snow-covered streets of Beidu, Xia Yu suddenly tiptoed and moved closer to Chen Zhou.

Then, in the next instant, Xia Yu gently and sweetly kissed Chen Zhou's lips.

Chen Zhou: "???"

"!!!"