Why did the system take my request to take photos with a cosplayer seriously?

The so-called visit to Hubei University was just an excuse for this girl to get rid of Secretary Huang.

Baima pursed her lips, offering no rebuttal.

Ding Heng got out of the car and said, "Didn't I say last time I'd take you to try some local specialties of Xingcheng? This crayfish shop has been open for over twenty years, and the taste is authentic!"

Bai Ma's eyes lit up, but she then instinctively covered her stomach, a look of hesitation on her face.

Seeing her expression, Ding Heng deliberately provoked her: "What, you're afraid to eat?"

"What's there to be afraid of!"

Baima immediately pushed open the car door and swaggered into the store.

Ding Heng followed behind, silently exchanging for a bottle of [Holy Spirit Liquid] in the system, which could eliminate negative physical conditions, estimating that it should be able to suppress Bai Ma's stomach problems.

The store's interior is very down-to-earth, with plastic tables and chairs and faded menus on the walls.

The owner was a woman in her fifties, speaking with a thick Changsha accent: "How many of you? Please have a seat inside!"

The two found a table by the window and sat down. The owner handed them a menu.

Baima held the menu, her eyes shining, but she still tried to appear reserved: "How much should we order?"

Ding Heng waved his hand dismissively: "Order as much as you want."

"Really?"

"real."

Bai Ma immediately became blunt.

"This! This! And this!"

She pointed at the menu: "One serving of spicy crayfish! One serving of garlic crayfish too! One serving of braised shrimp too! And stinky tofu, grilled squid, cucumber salad..."

The boss grinned from ear to ear: "Yes, yes, yes!"

While waiting for the food, Baima would glance at the kitchen every now and then, clenching her fists as if she were eager to try it out.

Ding Heng poured her some tea: "You usually don't get to eat this in Rongcheng?"

"I can't get any."

Bai Ma pouted: "Secretary Huang is very strict. She even writes down in her little notebook when I eat a bag of spicy strips."

"How many times have you secretly eaten?"

"I've tried it occasionally."

Baima sighed, "Secretary Huang always catches me, and then my allowance gets cut again and again..."

Ding Heng sighed and chuckled. This girl really can't control her mouth at all?

Soon, the dishes were served.

The bright red crayfish were piled up like a small mountain, and the aroma wafted straight into Baima's nose, making her swallow hard.

She quickly put on gloves, grabbed the largest spicy crayfish, and started showing it off wildly.

Mmm...delicious!

She mumbled incoherently as she ate, her little mouth stuffed full.

Ding Heng slowly peeled the shrimp, occasionally taking a bite or two, but mostly observing Bai Ma's condition to prevent any accidents from happening to her.

Halfway through the meal, Baima's pace noticeably slowed down.

She would occasionally clutch her stomach, but her hands never stopped moving.

Ding Heng couldn't help but laugh at her "painful yet joyful" expression.

"Pema".

"Ok?"

Baima raised her head, garlic paste on the corner of her mouth.

I know you don't like me.

Ding Heng said sincerely, "But we'll inevitably run into each other in the future. At least in front of our parents, can we pretend to be loving siblings?"

"It's possible..."

Baima said earnestly, “But you can no longer be a snitch! You can’t record anything! You can’t tattle! You can’t…”

"Go, go, go!"

Ding Heng interrupted her: "Don't worry, as long as we keep to ourselves, I won't tell anyone, and I'll often bring you to eat what you want."

Bai Ma's eyes widened: "Really?"

As soon as she finished speaking, her expression suddenly changed, and she instinctively clutched her stomach with her arm, sweat beading on her forehead.

Ding Heng immediately picked up the water glass next to him, added a drop of the [Holy Spirit Liquid] he had prepared beforehand, and handed it to Bai Ma.

"Drink some water and calm down."

Baima took the water cup and gulped down several large mouthfuls.

She put down her cup, looked at the half-eaten crayfish on the table with a look of annoyance, and said in a tragic tone.

"I think I can't eat anymore..."

She froze as soon as she finished speaking.

The abdominal cramps gradually disappeared, and in less than a minute, the pain was completely gone.

Baima blinked, touched her belly, and blinked again.

Ding Heng asked with a smile, "Not eating anymore?"

Baima hesitated for two seconds, then put her gloves back on.

"It seems... I can still eat a little more."

She grabbed another crayfish and showed it off enthusiastically.

Half an hour later.

Pema leaned back in her chair, patted her belly contentedly, and let out a long, satisfied burp.

"belch……"

She squinted, her face displaying a pure and unguarded smile.

"Thank you, brother."

Ding Heng couldn't help but chuckle.

From the moment I got off the plane until now, this one "brother" was the only one I called out with the most sincerity.

So, a meal of crayfish is all it takes to bribe someone?

After leaving the late-night snack shop, the two returned to their car.

Baima lay back in her chair, looking relaxed, still savoring the delicious food she had just eaten.

Crayfish is truly a miracle cure; it leaves your stomach feeling warm and comfortable after eating it!

I'll come again next time!

"Bai Ma, which hotel are you and Secretary Huang staying at?"

"Chujiang Hotel".

"You're staying at the Chujiang Hotel?"

Is it really that much of a coincidence?

"what happened?"

"nothing."

Ding Heng stepped on the gas, and the car drove all the way to the entrance of Chujiang Hotel.

The two got out of the car, and Ding Heng was about to escort Bai Ma inside when a figure suddenly jumped out of the hotel lobby.

"Brother Ding Heng!"

Zhao Yanxi ran over happily and buried her head in Ding Heng's arms.

She was dressed casually today, wearing a loose, off-white sweater and a dark gray skirt. Her long, light blue hair was loosely tied in a ponytail, making her look soft and cuddly.

Zhao Yanxi looked up and asked, "Why are you at the hotel? Didn't you have something to do today?"

Just as Ding Heng was about to speak, Bai Ma poked half her head out from behind the car.

Zhao Yanxi's gaze fell on the petite girl, and her eyes instantly became wary.

Why is there another woman around Ding Heng?

She's a little girl!?

Ding Heng sensed that something was off and quickly introduced, "This is my father's girlfriend's daughter, Pema Yangjin."

Zhao Yanxi paused for a second, then a bright smile bloomed on her face.

"Oh, it's my younger sister!"

She greeted him warmly: "Hello, hello, my name is Zhao Yanxi, and I'm Ding Heng's...girlfriend."

Baima blinked and smiled sweetly, "Hello, sister-in-law!"

The greeting "Sister-in-law" made Zhao Yanxi's heart flutter with joy, and her face flushed slightly.

"Little sister is so cute! Pema Yangjin, are you Tibetan? How old are you? Are you here in Changsha for a few days? Would you like your sister-in-law to show you around?"

Seeing Zhao Yanxi's enthusiasm, Ding Heng was afraid that the two women would get carried away and not finish their conversation anytime soon, so he had to interrupt first: "Yanxi, you go up first, I'll go with Baima to register."

Zhao Yanxi nodded and waved to Baima, "Goodbye, little sister. Come visit your sister-in-law when you have time!"

"Okay, sister-in-law!"

Bai Ma smiled sweetly as she watched Zhao Yanxi skip and hop into the elevator.

As soon as the elevator doors closed, the smile on her face instantly turned sour.

Turning his head, his big, round eyes were full of mischief.