I'm in high school, is my dating system working correctly?

"Do you want some?"

Lu Yu glanced at the bakery.

"I don't want to eat it. Who just mentioned public execution?"

Seeing that Lu Yu's temper changed faster than turning the pages of a book, Zhou Qianyun teased him leisurely.

"Never mind then."

Lu Yu turned to leave.

"Well, I've got nothing better to do anyway, so I might as well go take a look."

Zhou Qianyun called out to him.

The two went to the bakery on the first floor.

For 40 yuan, you can experience making a small cake or dessert for a time limit of 30 minutes.

The marketing tactics are quite good.

You said you'd buy a tiny cake for forty yuan? Lu Yu thought that was practically robbery. But making one yourself for forty yuan would be much more fun.

Looking around, the participants were mostly children and young couples who were very playful.

"If the staff provides guidance, they will teach you how to do it step by step. You can also make it yourself; the materials are right on the table."

Seeing that the two were interested, the busy shop assistants immediately came over to solicit them.

"Couples can make one together as a keepsake. That young lady's birthday is today, and her boyfriend is making a birthday cake."

He introduced it to Zhou Qianyun in this way.

That's very insightful. With this kind of sales pitch, persuading the woman is equivalent to persuading both of them.

"Let's give it a try."

Zhou Qianyun didn't explain much and paid the money directly.

The two sat down at a table outside the shop, and the clerk brought them some materials and asked them questions.

"Do you need our help or guidance?"

"Need not."

Lu Yu immediately refused.

"You can even bake cakes?"

Zhou Qianyun stole a glance at what the couple next door had made.

It's so ugly.

But the two of them were laughing so happily, it was infectious, and even the ugly cake looked beautiful to them.

Zhou Qianyun recalled a spring outing in elementary school. That time, the school went to a newly opened amusement park for the first time ever. The whole grade played wildly all day long, so much so that 90% of the students wrote about the amusement park as their most unforgettable day in their summer vacation essays.

However, Lu Yu developed a fever the night before the spring outing and was unable to go.

Zhou Qianyun still remembers how she felt when she arrived at school that morning, all dressed up and carrying lots of snacks she usually wouldn't eat, only to hear that Lu Yu was sick.

She didn't have any fun that day.

Actually, Zhou Qianyun didn't need any fancy or elaborate cakes; she could buy those whenever she wanted.

She just wanted to eat the cake Lu Yu made.

Even if it's an ugly, unpalatable, and shameful cake.

"...What did you make?"

My gaze shifted, and Lu Yu had already begun on his own, the shape of which was rather strange.

You'll find out then.

Lu Yu was glad that the [Beginner Cooking Skills] skill had slightly improved his dessert-making ability. He secretly watched the shop assistant next door teach him while making his desserts, and he did a pretty good job.

Zhou Qianyun's cooking skills were on par with Lao Lu's, so she could only help by handing things over.

Lu Yu first made a nut ball, spread a layer of chocolate on the outside, then wrapped it in a cake base, and finally spread cream and then magenta jam.

Why does it look like an apple?

The "cake," suspended on the table with a skewer, does indeed resemble an apple.

Lu Yu asked the shop assistant for some frosting sugar and sprinkled it on top.

It looks quite convincing.

"It's done."

Successfully processed sugar-frosted apples

In my field of vision, indifferent and cold words appeared.

So, making is considered processing, and converging means eating?

Lu Yu suddenly felt fortunate to be in the country.

If this were in the United States, with its national flag, dealing with this thing would be a huge challenge.

"What is this?"

Zhou Qianyun felt that it looked familiar, but she couldn't remember what it was.

"Candied apples".

Lu Yu's real name is Jiefang.

"???"

Zhou Qianyun was also a surfer. When she heard the name and looked at "Apple", her eyes widened.

The college student couple nearby overheard the conversation and turned around. Seeing Lu Yu's highly accurate reproduction of the artwork, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"I must say, it's quite accurate; I mean, the actual apple we ate."

"This guy looks so cheerful, but I never expected him to be such a weirdo."

"Sigh, these young people who have the internet so deeply ingrained in their minds are hopeless."

Seeing this, the shop assistant's smile froze for several seconds before she came over and forced a compliment.

"That's great! Handsome, have you studied baking?"

"I just learned it."

Lu Yu spoke frankly, taking off the skewer; the fist-sized candied apple emitted a cloyingly sweet aroma.

If you've never been online, this thing looks pretty appetizing.

"Just so you know, I don't eat it."

To retract my previous statement, Zhou Qianyun would never eat this thing in her lifetime.

It's like trying to take a chamber pot from a perfectly good pot. Why does Lu Yu always make ordinary things sound so disgusting?

I'll beat you, beat you, beat you to death!

"If you won't eat it, I will."

This bakery uses animal-based cream, and the cake base is also made with very good ingredients. No wonder it can be located on the first floor, in a place where luxury goods and cosmetics are intertwined. It has real strength.

As Lu Yu spoke, he took a bite of the candied apple amidst the surprised gazes of the college students beside him.

The sweetness of the frosting, the tartness of the jam, and the rich cream are balanced together, complemented by a soft cake base, chocolate, and nut crumbs in the center, creating distinct layers and a rich flavor.

"...Is it really delicious?"

Lu Yu's appearance aroused Zhou Qianyun's curiosity.

Well.

Although the name does evoke disgusting thoughts, the ingredients he used seemed normal, so the taste shouldn't be too bad, right?

"I forgot the beginning, I forgot the end, but if you don't eat the candied apples that Brother Yu makes, you will live a relatively unsuccessful life."

Lu Yu mumbled something and handed the apple-shaped cake, which he had already taken two bites of, to Zhou Qianyun.

Here, have a taste.

"...It's too high in calories, I'll only have one bite."

Zhou Qianyun took the skewer and examined the bite marks left by Lu Yu.

He took a bite from the side.

"!"

"Isn't it delicious?"

Lu Yu couldn't help but laugh when he saw Qingmei's stunned expression.

"...This bakery uses really good quality ingredients."

Zhou Qianyun changed the subject, but couldn't resist taking another bite.

"You can have them all."

"No, no, it's too fat. I'll just have one more bite and then I'll give it to you."

Holding the small cake made by Lu Yu in her hand, Zhou Qianyun paused in her steps.

"What's wrong?"

Looking back at the girl with slow steps, Lu Yu lowered his gaze to her feet.

"fine."

Zhou Qianyun followed.

Lu Yu glanced around, pointed to the benches for tourists to sit on, and handed the shopping bag back to her.

"I'm going to the restroom, you wait here."

"Why are you going again? You're not young, are you already suffering from kidney deficiency?"

"It's all because of that cup of coffee this afternoon."

Lu Yu muttered something and left Zhou Qianyun behind.

Watching his retreating figure, Zhou Qianyun simply sat down on the bench, used her shopping bag to save a spot for Lu Yu, and looked down at her own heels.

Because they're new sandals, they're rubbing my feet a bit, and they've already turned red from the friction. If I walk around for a while longer, they'll probably break the skin.

I should have worn sneakers.

It's all Lu Yu's fault!

They just gave me a perfunctory compliment when we first met. What kind of discernment do they have!

Why did you give me sandals as a birthday present when I didn't like them?

I won't wear these specially for him next time!

Just as Zhou Qianyun made up her mind, she saw Lu Yu jogging back.

"Take off your shoes."

"what?"

What are you going to do?

This is a public place!!!

Zhou Qianyun, who was still holding the remaining half of the cake, panicked and curled her toes as she watched Lu Yu squat down in front of her.

Then, he took out a box of band-aids from his pocket.

Panic was suddenly replaced by another emotion.

"If it hurts, just say so sooner. Why force yourself to endure it?"

As Lu Yu muttered to himself, he unwrapped the band-aids and took out two.

Then, he gently unbuckled the straps of her sandals, reached out and lifted her feet to examine the reddened areas. The marks were particularly noticeable on her delicate, fair feet. With a gentle touch, Zhou Qianyun let out a soft gasp.

Lu Yu removed the bandage and carefully placed it on the girl's heel.

Slightly rough fingers gently caressed the soft foot, securing the bandage in place.

"These shoes are uncomfortable, should we get a new pair?"

"No, no need, a band-aid will do."

With his head down, Lu Yu didn't see that Zhou Qianyun's neck was flushed. He was helping Zhou Qianyun put her shoes back on, and her bright toenails reflected his face.

"Next time we go out, wear those new shoes, or just wear sneakers, anyway..."

The boy muttered to himself.

"...You're so pretty, you look good in anything, you don't need to be so particular."

Zhou Qianyun lowered her head and heard Lu Yu's words. A warm feeling welled up in her chest and suddenly spread in all directions, even her fingertips glowing with a beautiful warm color.

"Hmph, I know."

Turning her face away, the girl ate the last piece of cake in her hand in one bite.

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