Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 72, Question 70: What truly constitutes a date?

Room 311, Department of Finance, Jiangcheng University of Economics and Law.

The four-person dormitory room had a bunk bed with a desk underneath. A full-length mirror was embedded in the wall, and a brown-haired girl stood in front of the mirror, holding up a puffy skirt and gesturing to her chest.

"Weiwei, that's enough."

Gu Caiwei's roommate, Liang Jiaqi, was packing her luggage when she saw Gu Caiwei heading back to the wardrobe, and she looked at her with a mischievous expression.

"It's been all afternoon, are you really going to turn the wardrobe upside down before you're satisfied?"

"Which boy are you going to go on a date with that you're going to prepare for so carefully?"

Liang Jiaqi simply put down her suitcase, her gossipy nature piqued, and walked over with a smile, putting her arm around her roommate's shoulder.

"Oh no, I've just been dressing too casually lately!"

Gu Caiwei blushed and her hands moved much faster as she fiddled with the clothes hanger.

"You know, when I go to the coffee shop to supervise the work, I can't wear any pretty dresses."

"Ah, yes, yes."

Liang Jiaqi chuckled, finding Gu Caiwei's cheerful excuse incredibly endearing.

"Don't bother, Weiwei. A beauty like you would look good even if you wore a woven bag on the street."

Her roommate firmly pressed Gu Caiwei's hands, which were bent backwards and about to change clothes, against her back.

"Wear this outfit, trust me."

"Really?"

"Seriously, it's a killer for both men and women."

Liang Jiaqi nodded vigorously and smiled as she helped her roommate zip up her jacket again.

This person is widely recognized as the most handsome in the entire finance department. In just one month since the start of the semester, the number of people auditing the same elective course has already exceeded the classroom's capacity.

It's not an exaggeration to say that she is the ideal type for countless men.

With her bright, captivating eyes, Gu Caiwei's signature peach blossom eyes are mesmerizing.

She is lively and cheerful, with two sweet dimples when she smiles, making her seem very approachable, yet she is incredibly efficient when it comes to doing things.

Whenever her roommates struggle with outfits, makeup, or other trivial matters, Gu Caiwei always manages to quickly help them make a decision.

Even girls like this can struggle with making choices?

What kind of date could have such magic?

Liang Jiaqi couldn't help but sigh, "What a pity, what a pity."

"Ok?"

Gu Caiwei turned her head away.

"It's a pity I have to go home soon and won't be able to see Weiwei's happy face after her date."

"I already said it wasn't a date!"

Gu Caiwei rolled her eyes at her roommate, but didn't stop what she was doing. She stood on tiptoe, pursed her lips, and gently applied lipstick with her right hand.

"Jiaqi, you should go home too. I'll be all alone in the dorm."

After finishing her makeup touch-up, Gu Caiwei slammed the makeup bag shut and sighed.

"Yeah, no one's watching you, so you'd better be careful."

Liang Jiaqi, acting mysteriously, moved closer to her and raised an eyebrow.

"What are you careful about?"

"If you're not coming home from your date tonight, you'd better take good care of yourself."

"What are you talking about!"

Gu Caiwei understood this time.

The girl squinted, clenched her little fist, and punched the other person lightly: "Who doesn't go home after the first date?"

"You should read less romance novels!"

It's over.

Gu Caiwei, still flushed, rubbed her chin as she walked out of the dormitory.

She eventually let it slip.

Ultimately, she and Zhou Mingyuan had spent quite a few time alone together.

Investment training at Ramada Hotels, cleaning, bartending, and coffee tasting in a coffee shop.
But in her mind, none of these could be considered a proper date.

What constitutes a date?
Dressing up in formal attire certainly doesn't count.

Because that day at the Ramada Hotel, she also wore an elegant and stylish dress, and her makeup was as beautiful as ever. Being in the same room doesn't really count.

Being with him in the coffee shop felt more like being close business partners, completely lacking the atmosphere and mindset that the word "partner" could possibly convey.

That's right.

Theorist Gu Caiwei believes that the term "date" is appropriate only when both parties are fully prepared and in the right state of mind.

The two agreed to meet at 5 o'clock at Optics Valley Square.

"Hi~"

Even though they had just met yesterday, Gu Caiwei, who was full of energy, was a little embarrassed to greet the man the moment she saw him.

Something is wrong!
This looks like it really is a date!

Zhou Mingyuan wore a dark shirt, his neck was long, the collar just touching his Adam's apple and a few centimeters close to the edge of his chin, his features were distinct.

He wasn't wearing his familiar gold-rimmed glasses, but his eyes looked even more profound.

Despite the loose-fitting top, the man's muscular physique was still clearly visible, with lines that suggested he was someone who paid close attention to exercise.

Her gentle and refined demeanor suddenly transformed into a completely different kind of charm.

The contrast is striking.

The other person stretched out their hand to greet me from afar, their teeth white.

Gu Caiwei was stunned for several seconds before her ears and eyes woke her up and she remembered to react.

"Come on, come on!"

"What do you want to eat?"

"I'm fine with anything, I'm not picky about food, you can choose."

The man spread his hands, looking completely at ease as he ate his meal without a second thought.

"How about we go try some local specialties from Jiangcheng?"

"gogogo!"

The two turned a corner and walked side by side along the Optics Valley World City.

Bartending is a skill, and the cost is this dinner.

Since it was agreed that Gu Caiwei would be treating, she had naturally done her homework thoroughly long ago.

A local specialty of Wuhan – crayfish!

"Hello, I'd like one serving of five-spice and one serving of spicy."

"I'll just order these snacks, plus two more servings of cold noodles."

Liangliang Steamed Shrimp Restaurant, located on the south side of World City, is one of the most well-known crayfish brands in Jiangcheng. In recent years, it has shown a promising trend of becoming the leader of the "Four Heavenly Kings".

For their first date, Gu Caiwei even took notes on Weibo beforehand.

Get your number called in advance to secure a good window seat.

First, eat two spicy ones, until your mouth is slightly swollen from the spiciness, until a little sweat appears on the tip of your nose and your cheeks are slightly red, then start eating the five-spice ones.

The light shining on the side of the face can bring out the blush just right, ensuring that the girl can maintain her exquisite elegance at all times while eating.

The spicy flavor is tastier, but don't overindulge, or you'll end up with tears streaming down your face and look pathetic.

As for the beverage to pair with it, it's best to choose something like [Pink Elephant], which tastes sweet and sour but actually has a high alcohol content.

A slight buzz during a date makes the effects even more remarkable.

"Why don't you talk to Li Zhi about changing the nicknames in the group?"

After sitting down, Zhou Mingyuan didn't even look at the menu, keeping one hand to his ear as he sized up Gu Caiwei.

She is truly stunningly beautiful, effortlessly carrying off a brightly colored long dress, exuding an aura reminiscent of a royal princess.

Not to mention Zhou Mingyuan, even the people at the next table and the table two tables away couldn't help but keep staring.

"Ok?"

Gu Caiwei just took the pink elephant from the waiter and looked up to meet the man's gaze.

"Change to what?"

She didn't understand the implication of what the other person was saying.

"She should be the fruit, you're the princess, and as for me?"

Zhou Mingyuan's tone was straightforward and casual, and his smile was sincere, which seemed to give him a certain degree of persuasiveness.

"I'll try my best to treat you both equally and be your meal buddy."

(End of this chapter)