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He nodded in agreement, saying, "It's really good. Xin Xin, if you want to add new products to your little shop in the future, you could consider adding some sweet soups like this. It's warm and comforting in winter, and women and children will definitely love it."

Upon hearing this, Qiao Xinxin's eyes lit up, and she looked at him with admiration:

"That's right! Brother Lu, that's a great idea! How come I didn't think of that? I'll think about it when I get back, and then I'll try to endure it myself!"

Being stared at by the girl with such adoring eyes, Lu Baizhou felt sweeter than if he had drunk sugar water. The sense of pride he felt was even greater than when he won first place on the training field.

The two sat in the shop, chatting as they finished off their sweet soup.

Stepping out of the shop, a gentle breeze blew by, carrying a hint of coolness, which just dispelled the heat from my body.

Lu Baizhou and Qiao Xinxin continued walking side by side.

Lu Baizhou stood with his hands in his coat pockets, his fingers nervously fidgeting inside. He turned his head to look at the girl beside him, who was walking briskly, cleared his throat, and tentatively began to speak:

"Xin Xin, last time we went to the movies, you said you didn't like those overly sentimental, tearful films. How about we watch something different this time?"

Qiao Xinxin turned to look at him and blinked, "Okay, are there any new movies today?"

Lu Baizhou was secretly delighted, but his face remained calm as he slowly said:

"I heard there's a new movie that just came out recently, it's about wilderness adventure. It has scenes of climbing snow-capped mountains, crossing grasslands, and fighting wild animals. The reviews are pretty good, it's quite exciting. If you're interested, how about... we go check it out?"

Qiao Xinxin thought for a moment, a glint of light flashing in her watery eyes, and nodded with a smile in response:

"Okay, let's go see that one then. It sounds pretty exciting, much better than those tearful ones."

Seeing that the girl readily agreed, Lu Baizhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Although his face was still tense, his eyes softened instantly.

"Okay, let's go there now."

The two left the dessert shop and walked side by side toward the Red Flag Cinema. Along the way, Lu Baizhou deliberately slowed his pace to match Qiao Xinxin's.

When we arrived at the movie theater, there were already quite a few young men and women queuing in the lobby.

"Xin Xin, wait here for me, I'm going to buy the tickets." Lu Baizhou whispered to her, then strode towards the ticket window. He was tall and stood out in the crowd, and soon squeezed to the front, took out his money and bought two tickets.

After buying the tickets, he didn't rush back, but instead went to the convenience store next door. When he returned to Qiao Xinxin's side, he had two movie tickets in his hand, along with two bottles of ice-cold orange soda and a small bag of sunflower seeds wrapped in brown paper.

"Here, take this and warm your hands." Lu Baizhou handed over the soda and sunflower seeds in a low voice.

"Thank you, Brother Lu, you're so thoughtful." Qiao Xinxin smiled and took the soda, feeling a sweet warmth in her heart.

Upon entering the screening room, the lighting was somewhat dim. The two found seats and sat down, and after a short while, the large screen lit up.

This wilderness adventure film is indeed fast-paced. It opens with the protagonist running through a dense primeval forest, accompanied by tense and exciting background music. Qiao Xinxin watched it intently, even forgetting to eat the sunflower seeds in her hand.

Midway through the film, the protagonist is cornered by wild beasts and forced to climb to the top of a cliff with his bare hands. On screen, the protagonist's fingers are gripping tightly into the loose rocks, with a bottomless abyss below, and loose rocks crashing down with such realistic sound effects that it sends chills down your spine.

Qiao Xinxin's heart leaped into her throat, and she held her breath in nervousness. She instinctively gripped the wooden armrests on both sides of the seat, her fingernails turning slightly white from the force.

Sitting to the side, Lu Baizhou wasn't looking at the big screen; his gaze remained fixed on Qiao Xinxin's tense little face. Seeing the girl's slightly open mouth and her hands gripping the armrests tightly, Lu Baizhou felt his heart melt. His large hand, resting on his knee, twitched slightly, as if he wanted to reach out and comfort her, but reason prevailed and he restrained himself.

Only when the protagonist on screen exerted a sudden burst of strength and finally climbed to the top of the cliff, lying on the grass panting heavily, did Qiao Xinxin finally let out a long sigh of relief and slumped back into her chair.

"That scared me to death! I really thought he was going to fall." Qiao Xinxin patted her chest and whispered to Lu Baizhou.

Lu Baizhou chuckled softly, his eyes full of doting affection: "Don't be afraid, it's all an act."

……

When the movie ended, it wasn't completely dark yet, and a dark red sunset still lingered in the western sky.

The two walked out of the movie theater with the crowd, and the cool breeze blowing in their faces refreshed Qiao Xinxin.

"How are you feeling?" Lu Baizhou asked her, turning his head to the side.

"It looks great, much better than the last one!" Qiao Xinxin said with a smile, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling with excitement.

"If you like it, that's fine." Lu Baizhou's lips curled up slightly. "Come on, I'll take you somewhere."

The two walked along the brick-paved street for about ten minutes before turning into a somewhat secluded but very quiet alley. Deep in the alley, an old teahouse that looked to have been around for a long time stood quietly, with two bright red lanterns hanging above the door, casting a warm glow in the darkening twilight.

Lu Baizhou pushed open the half-closed wooden door and stepped aside to let Qiao Xinxin go in first.

The teahouse wasn't large, but it was decorated with exceptional elegance. The dark solid wood tables and chairs were polished to a shine, and several powerful calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls. A faint aroma of tea wafted from a corner. At that moment, several elderly people with gray hair sat around a few tables against the wall, engrossed in playing chess, occasionally letting out hearty laughter.

"I stumbled upon this teahouse by chance. The tea is good, and the environment is quiet." As Lu Baizhou spoke, he chose a clean spot by the window and pulled out a chair for Qiao Xinxin to sit down.

After sitting down, Qiao Xinxin curiously looked around. There was none of the noise of a typical street restaurant, nor the hustle and bustle of a dance hall frequented by young people; instead, there was a sense of peace and tranquility.

"This place is wonderful, Brother Lu, you have excellent taste," Qiao Xinxin praised sincerely.

Lu Baizhou was delighted by her praise. He called the waiter and ordered a pot of hot tea and several exquisite snacks. The two sat around the wooden table, sipping their warm tea and chatting idly in a cozy and harmonious atmosphere.

……

After finishing their tea and resting their feet, the two finally left the teahouse.

Night had completely fallen by then, and the streetlights were gradually coming on. The two walked along the street for about ten minutes when a rich, sweet, caramelized aroma suddenly wafted into their nostrils.