Reborn to Make Games: My Girlfriend is a Game Streamer

"Let's go, let's go, they must be getting impatient." Ji Siyu picked up her buzzing phone, glanced at the urging message from Chen Xu, and said, "I'll take you to experience the cafeteria at their university. It's quite famous among universities in Zhejiang, and the food is pretty good."

She stood up and winked mischievously at Jiang Yiting, her eyes clearly saying: Look, isn't this a perfect opportunity to learn about the other person's past?

Jiang Yiting chuckled, temporarily suppressing the chaotic thoughts in her mind, and also got up.

The two walked out of the "Courtyard Cafe" and were warmed by the midday sun in March.

Ji Siyu led Jiang Yiting onto the quiet path with practiced ease.

The roadside is lined with sycamore trees that are quite old. At this time of year, tender green leaves have burst forth from the branches. The palm-sized leaves are layered on top of each other, filtering out tiny, dancing spots of sunlight that spread out on the ground as a shimmering golden net.

There weren't many pedestrians, and occasionally a bicycle bell would ring as it passed by, bringing with it the unique tranquility and vitality of the courtyard.

"This road," Ji Siyu took a deep breath of the air filled with the fragrance of plants, her tone filled with nostalgia, "when Chen Xu and I were dating, every time I came to see him, I loved to stroll around here after dinner."

The leaves are most beautiful in autumn when they turn yellow, and they make a rustling sound when you step on them.

Oh, by the way, this tree has a romantic name, it's called the London plane tree, but it's actually a sycamore.

Her voice sounded exceptionally clear and gentle on the quiet tree-lined path, a voice that evoked the essence of youthful memories.

Jiang Yiting listened quietly, her gaze sweeping over the mottled tree trunks and the green shade overhead, as if she could also see the figures of a young couple walking side by side on this road a few years ago.

The feeling of participating in someone's past and touching the traces of their youth is wonderful.

At the end of the path, the view suddenly opens up, and the university's second canteen is not far away.

There were already three people waiting at the entrance of the cafeteria: Chen Bainian, Chen Xu, and Du Fan.

Jiang Yiting immediately noticed that Chen Bainian was wearing a mask.

It was black and very ordinary, but when he wore it on his face, paired with his calm eyes, it gave off an inexplicable aura of indifference and unapproachability.

Although she knew that wasn't his true nature.

"Oh, Mr. Chen, are you afraid of being mobbed by your juniors, so you're starting to take the celebrity route?" Ji Siyu teased first.

Chen Bainian pulled down a corner of his mask with a hint of helplessness, his voice coming through the fabric, sounding somewhat muffled: "I was recognized in the office just now, and I'm afraid it will cause a stir in the cafeteria, which would be bad for my image."

As he spoke, his gaze naturally shifted to Jiang Yiting, and he pulled out another unopened individually packaged mask from his pocket, handing it to her: "You should wear this too. 'Brother Lou' is much more famous than me now."

His movements were fluid and natural, as if he had prepared in advance and considered everything carefully.

Jiang Yiting was slightly taken aback, and the emotions that had just calmed down in her heart rippled slightly again.

She took the mask, her fingertips inadvertently brushing against his slightly cool fingertips, and whispered "thank you" before silently putting it on herself.

"Second brother is so thoughtful! He just went out to buy it!" Chen Xu clapped his hands, quickly smoothing things over. "Come on, come on in, the smell is making me hungry!"

The five of them met up and went into the cafeteria.

On a weekend noon, the cafeteria was still quite crowded, but much more spacious than on school days.

The aroma of food, mingled with the warmth of everyday life, wafted over, and the window displayed a dazzling array of dishes.

"The eldest brother and I will go and reserve seats, the usual, the corner by the window at the very back! Second brother, you and Siyu take Teacher Jiang to see what to eat." Chen Xu quickly assigned tasks, and he and Du Fan made a clear goal as they squeezed into the less crowded corner.

Chen Bainian turned to Jiang Yiting and Ji Siyu: "These windows over here sell stir-fries and snacks, over there are noodles, and at the very back are the specialty food windows. There's also a hot pot over there. See what you'd like to eat?"

Ji Siyu, arm in arm with Jiang Yiting, began their inspection with great interest.

Wandering through the cafeteria filled with the aroma of food and the lively chatter of youth, Jiang Yiting's gaze swept over each food serving window with a hint of curiosity.

Every bowl of porridge and every meal here was once the most ordinary part of Chen Bainian's university life.

Now, as she steps into this place, it's as if she glimpses a corner of her youthful years—a period she never participated in—through the thin mist of time. Even the most ordinary dishes seem to be filtered through a fresh and familiar lens in her eyes.

"Their Sichuan-style chicken is really good," Chen Bainian's voice rang out from the side. He pointed to a Sichuan-style stir-fry stall, "It's spicy, flavorful, and the chicken is tender. A classmate of mine from Sichuan and Chongqing eats there often. You should try it."

He recommended it so naturally, as if he simply thought the dish was good.

Jiang Yiting looked in the direction he pointed.

Chicken soaked in chili oil, sprinkled with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts, is indeed tempting.

"Okay." She nodded.

In the end, the group ordered Sichuan-style chicken, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and then went to the food stall to order a deluxe hot pot for five people, which included pork belly, tenderloin, beef, various meatballs, vegetables, and instant noodles. It was a big, steaming, and fragrant pot.

The corner location is relatively quiet.

Chen Bainian and Jiang Yiting took off their masks and started eating and chatting.

The conversation naturally revolved around the university.

Chen Xu and Du Fan reminisced about their dorm days, embarrassing moments in class, the best street food, the strictest professors, and how attendance was never missed...

The food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxed, and time flew by.

Jiang Yiting ate the Sichuan-style chicken recommended by Chen Bainian in small bites. Just as he said, the chicken was tender and smooth, the seasoning was just right, and the spicy and savory flavor was very appetizing, with a taste of home.

She quietly raised her eyes and glanced at Chen Bainian across from her, who had his eyelashes lowered and was picking instant noodles out of the hot pot.

She felt a warmth in her heart as she recalled his natural gesture of handing her the mask and his recommendation of "Sichuan-style spicy chicken" that reminded her of her taste.

However, university cafeterias are ultimately a domain for young people.

Although they were sitting in a corner, Chen Bainian and Jiang Yiting were still very recognizable.

Soon, students at several nearby tables began to glance at them frequently and whisper among themselves.

"Look, isn't that 'Brother Lou' over there?"

"It seems so! Isn't that the producer of 'Getting Over It' over there?"

"They look a bit like them! Good heavens, what are they doing eating here? Could they be alumni from our school?"

Seeing that the whispers were starting to grow, Chen Bainian frowned slightly.

He reacted quickly, turning around with a smile on his face. He made a "shh" gesture to the students who clearly recognized them, and then put his hands together in a gesture of "please don't make a fuss".

The students were taken aback at first, but then they understood.

Although she was still excited, she tried to restrain herself, only secretly taking two blurry photos of the figures with her phone, and did not gather around anymore.

"This place is not safe to stay any longer, shall we leave?" Chen Xu asked in a low voice.

The group quickly reached a consensus, sipped their remaining food, put on masks, and left the cafeteria discreetly and swiftly, leaving behind curious glances and the commotion of the music.

Stepping out of the cafeteria and bathed in the afternoon sun, the group finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"What's next?" Chen Xu stretched. "Going back to the hotel to rest is too boring. We finally managed to get all of us together."

"Shall we go to karaoke?" Du Fan suggested.

"Let's save that for tonight. Siyu and I found a karaoke place that serves hot pot, so we can have dinner there too," Chen Xu suggested.

"Shall we watch a movie?" Jiang Yiting suggested.

"There aren't many good movies lately, and it's been a bit boring," Ji Siyu shook her head.

Chen Bainian, who had remained silent until now, glanced at everyone, his gaze finally settling on Jiang Yiting for a fleeting moment, before calmly speaking, "How about... some 'adult games'?"