Oh no, the aloof school beauty has been reborn too!

Once the cake was cut open, the sweet aroma of cream quickly filled the air.

Shen Qingyi scooped out a small piece with a fork and put it in her mouth.

The sweet and sour taste of strawberries blends with the creamy smoothness, melting gently on the tongue.

Her eyes lit up slightly.

"It's actually quite delicious."

Lu Xing breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she was happy.

"As long as it tastes good."

He took a bite as well, and then tried very hard to savor it.

Ok……

It's sweet, soft, and has a hint of strawberry flavor.

As for the animal-based cream mentioned in the description, it has a lighter texture and a more natural milky flavor...

Lu Xing could only say that he really couldn't taste it.

The two had just finished eating and were already quite full.

Although the cake was made small and exquisite, it was unlikely that everyone would actually finish it.

After taking a few bites, Shen Qingyi put down her fork.

She touched her belly and said softly:

"I really can't eat anymore~"

Lu Xing looked at the cake, which was still more than half full, and had already expected this to happen.

So when Lu Xing went out today, he not only carried a bag, but also put a clean little box in the bag beforehand.

The girl blinked.

"You brought this with you?"

Lu Xing skillfully opened the box and said earnestly:

"Of course."

As he spoke, he glanced at the cake again.

"This cake is quite expensive."

"I paid extra when I ordered it, saying they used some kind of animal cream."

Lu Xing carefully picked up the knife, trying his best to keep the cake intact.

"They say it will taste better..."

He bent down and put the cake into the box.

"Anyway, I can't taste any difference; they're both sweet."

Shen Qingyi sat to the side, watching him quietly.

The boy had his head down, looking serious.

He looked up at Shen Qingyi.

"Why don't you take some back for your roommate to try?"

"Although there isn't much left, it's still enough for everyone to have a piece."

Shen Qingyi nodded gently.

"OK."

Lu Xing pushed the bag to her side.

"Cream isn't good if it's left out for too long."

"It would be best to eat it tonight."

Shen Qingyi couldn't help but smile.

"Okay~"

She reached out and took the bag, her fingertips touching the edge of the box.

Shen Qingyi lowered her eyelashes.

In that instant, memories were pulled back to a long, long time ago.

……

"Beep beep!"

Shen Qingyi had just stepped out of the school gate when she was startled by a sudden horn blaring from the roadside.

She stopped and looked up.

A black sedan was parked on the side of the road.

The car window slowly rolled down.

Lu Xing leaned half his head out of the car window, a smile he couldn't hide on his face.

"Teacher Shen!"

"Here it is!"

Shen Qingyi was slightly taken aback.

Then, her eyes gradually brightened.

She walked over quickly, her voice full of surprise.

"What brings you here?"

Lu Xing rested one hand on the steering wheel and said with a grin:

"I've come to pick you up for a big meal."

Shen Qingyi walked around the front of the car, opened the passenger door, and got in.

Even after she fastened her seatbelt, she was still a little dazed.

"Why so suddenly..."

"They didn't even tell me."

Lu Xing glanced at the rearview mirror, turned on the turn signal, and slowly started the vehicle.

His tone was somewhat helpless:

"A very busy person..."

"Would you like to check your phone?"

Shen Qingyi was stunned.

She took her phone out of her bag and turned on the screen.

The WeChat message popped up a second later.

Lu Dashan: [Teacher Shen, are you free tonight?]

Lu Dashan: [Out to eat?]

Lu Dashan: [Are you still busy?]

Lu Dashan: [If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes.]

Lu Dashan: [I'll pick you up after you get off work.]

Shen Qingyi looked at the belated messages and felt both amused and exasperated.

"I will never buy this brand of phone again."

She gripped her phone, unable to resist complaining:

"Turning off the screen is equivalent to being disconnected, and this message is only popping up now."

After saying that, she looked at Lu Xing apologetically.

"I'm sorry."

"I was busy with school today and didn't check my phone much."

Lu Xing smiled and shook his head.

"It's okay, it's work, I understand."

"I'm glad I've picked you up."

Shen Qingyi squeezed the seatbelt.

Looking at the man's profile as he focused on driving, she suddenly felt like teasing him.

"What if you don't answer my call?"

Lu Xing was stunned for a moment.

He then thought about it seriously for two seconds.

"well……"

"Then I can only apologize to your uncle and aunt."

Shen Qingyi was stunned.

"what?"

Lu Xing stared intently at the road ahead.

"I'm going to your house to carry out a kidnapping plan."

Shen Qingyi was stunned for a few seconds.

Then, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What kind of outlaw are you?"

Lu Xing coughed lightly.

"It's not a bad idea to go a little crazy once in a while, just to have a meal with Teacher Shen, right?"

Shen Qingyi laughed so hard that she leaned back in her chair for a while to catch her breath.

The street scene outside the car window receded little by little.

When the two arrived at their destination, Shen Qingyi realized that Lu Xing's talk of a "feast" was not just empty words.

The restaurant is called "Yunshui Pavilion".

The entrance is made of dark wood with gold lettering engraved on it.

The lighting wasn't glaring, but it exuded a calm and noble aura.

The greeter, dressed in a cheongsam, smiled and led the two through the door.

As soon as Shen Qingyi stepped inside, she was captivated by the interior decoration.

The restaurant has a Chinese-style design.

The corridor pillars, screens, landscape paintings, and the sound of flowing water.

The waiter led them inside and finally stopped in front of a private room that had been reserved in advance.

The private room has a floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks the lobby on the first floor.

In the center of the hall, there was a small stage where several dancers dressed in Hanfu were dancing slowly to the accompaniment of the guzheng.

Clothes fluttered in the breeze, and the lamplight cast a gentle glow.

Shen Qingyi stood in front of the glass and looked at it for a few seconds.

"The decoration here is quite beautiful."

Upon hearing this, Lu Xing breathed a sigh of relief.

"If you like it, that's good."

After Shen Qingyi sat down, she couldn't help but look at him.

"Is this place very expensive?"

Lu Xing picked up the teapot and poured her a cup of warm water.

"It's alright, isn't it?"

Shen Qingyi frowned slightly.

"He's wasting money again."

Although she said that, she didn't really blame him.

I feel mostly sorry for them.

Lu Xing didn't answer directly, but simply pushed the water glass in front of her.

You'll find out soon enough.

Shen Qingyi looked at him suspiciously.

"Lu Xing, you're keeping us in suspense again."

Lu Xing smiled.

"I only sell it occasionally."

Before long, the dishes were served one after another.

With each dish served, Shen Qingyi would glance at Lu Xing.

From cold dishes to hot dishes, from soups to desserts, the presentation is exquisite, like works of art.

It's not like she's never had such a beautiful meal before.

But it is precisely because I have tasted it that I am even more certain...

He really went all out today!

Shen Qingyi didn't say anything discouraging, but instead ate her food earnestly.

"Um!"

"This is delicious! You should have some too."

They would also put the things they thought were delicious into Lu Xing's bowl.

The lights outside the window gradually grew brighter.

After the meal, the waiter removed the plates and served tea and snacks.

Shen Qingyi was drinking tea when she saw Lu Xing take out a small box from his person.

The box wasn't big, but it was wrapped very carefully.

Shen Qingyi raised her head in confusion.

"What is this?"

Lu Xing handed her the box, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Here's a gift for you. Open it and see if you like it."

Shen Qingyi took the box.

She slowly unwrapped the outer packaging paper and then lifted the lid of the box.

The next second, she stopped moving.

Inside the box, a hairpin lay quietly.

The hairpin has a warm, smooth feel, and its lines are delicate and elegant.

At the top is a jade camellia, its petals gleaming with a soft luster, with a few delicate tassels hanging down beside it.

The hairpin was so exquisite that it left her speechless.

Shen Qingyi looked up at him.

"This is……"

Lu Xing scratched his cheek a little embarrassedly.

"I had a friend order it for me."

"I was involved in every step of the design process, although I only offered some suggestions."

Shen Qingyi gently touched the camellia with her fingertips and pursed her lips.

After a few seconds, she asked softly:

"Land journey".

"Um?"

"What's wrong with me today?"

She looked up at the man sitting opposite her.

"Suddenly, it's all about meals and gifts..."

Lu Xing immediately showed a helpless expression.

"Teacher Shen..."

"Have you really forgotten what day it is today?"

Shen Qingyi paused for a moment, then thought about it seriously.

Meetings in the morning, lesson preparation in the afternoon.

Near the end of the workday, I dealt with some student issues.

She really didn't pay much attention to the date.

But Lu Xing's reminder finally brought an idea to her mind.

Shen Qingyi blinked and asked tentatively:

"My...birthday?"

Lu Xing snapped his fingers, a bright and smug smile spreading across his face.

"You got it right!"

Happy birthday, Teacher Shen!

Shen Qingyi looked down at the hairpin in the box.

When Lu Xing saw that she didn't speak, he assumed that the girl didn't like the hairpin.

He quickly said:

"I personally think that camellias suit your temperament very well."

"If you don't like this style, I can talk to him about it again."

"or……"

Shen Qingyi interrupted him.

"Land travel..."

"Huh?"

She took the hairpin out of the box and warmed it in her palm.

"I love so much."

"Could you help me put it on?"

Lu Xing froze instantly.

"Now? Now?"

Shen Qingyi nodded gently.

"Um."

Lu Xing stood up and walked around behind her.

He had never put a hairpin on a girl before, and his movements were clumsy and careful.

Shen Qingyi sat quietly, letting him tie up her long hair.

She could feel his obvious tension as his fingers ran through her hair.

After a long while, Lu Xing finally managed to secure the hairpin.

He took a half step back and looked at it carefully.

"It seems... alright?"

Shen Qingyi took out her phone and glanced at the screen.

Hmph, the hairpins are all messy and clumsy.

But her eyes curved into a smile.

"It's very beautiful."

Lu Xing was finally relieved. It seemed that learning how to tie hair beforehand was the right thing to do.

"That's good."

later……

Lu Xing has never forgotten his birthday.

No matter how busy he is with work, even if he is busy until late at night, he will always make time to have a meal with her.

The gifts don't have to be expensive, but they are always full of heart, and they are never missed a year.

Each time, he would say it earnestly:

Happy birthday, Qingyi.

Lu Xing always remembered her birthday, the things she liked, and the things she said casually.

until……

The image gradually blurred.

Those gentle lights, swaying tassels, and the man's smiling eyes are all slowly fading from my memory.

……

Shen Qingyi blinked, and the light in the restaurant returned to her eyes.

She glanced down at the packed cake box, concealing the sadness in her eyes.

Lu Xing is checking his backpack.

After making sure nothing was left behind, I picked up my bag and stood up.

"Shall we go?"

Shen Qingyi raised her head.

Lu Xing smiled at her.

"That's really all we have now."

Shen Qingyi also laughed.

"OK."

She picked up the cake herself and then naturally took his arm.

"That's too expensive, boss!"

Lu Xing made a pause.

"hiss……"

He glanced around and whispered a reminder:

"Don't say that, people will misunderstand."

Shen Qingyi raised her head and looked at him with a smile.

"What's the misunderstanding?"

Lu Xing opened his mouth.

"At once……"

Shen Qingyi blinked.

"Um?"

Lu Xing realized he had fallen into a trap again.

There's nothing there.

Shen Qingyi smiled and looked ahead, then said nothing more.

After a while...

"Lu Xing, you're a lecher."

"I didn't say anything!"

"Hmph~"