Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 85, Section 83: Fruit must be fresh.

"Mommy~"

"I've arrived!"

"Weiwei is here to pick me up, okay? Don't worry."

Jiangcheng Tianhe International Airport.

Gigi Lai wore a petal-collar and puff-sleeved shirt, paired with a mid-length denim skirt, white socks and black shoes, revealing a small section of her calves. Her makeup was exquisite and somewhat retro, resembling a Hong Kong star from the 80s and 90s.

Just a few minutes after getting into Gu Caiwei's BMW Z4, she informed her family.

The first thing Li Zhi felt after hanging up the phone was that something was wrong.

With her seatbelt fastened tightly, the convertible sports car moved slowly forward with the traffic. It took Li Zhi quite a while to realize the reason.

Um.
It turns out the seats had been moved.

That guy has such long legs?

"Baby, is traveling fun?"

Seeing that her best friend had hung up the phone, Gu Caiwei immediately took over the conversation.

"So boring! Going out with them is just sightseeing and enjoying the scenery. The people in the tour group are all so old-fashioned."

The short-haired girl seemed to have been holding it in for a long time, and couldn't help but start complaining like a machine gun.

"Only traveling with you can truly be called traveling."

"I can't enjoy eating with my family, and I can't have enough fun."

"We were going to Leshan in Sichuan and Chongqing, and on the night we transferred in the provincial capital, I wanted to eat hot pot, but no one wanted to go because they said it was too spicy! Can you believe it?"

“Uh, baby.”

Gu Caiwei smiled and pointed out, "Given your tolerance for spicy food, it might be the right thing for you not to eat it."

"Shut up."

Li Zhi pouted, snorted, and continued, "Just talking about food makes me a little hungry."

What should we eat tonight?

"Either is fine, but I've been eating hundreds these past few days! You decide, I'm going to eat less anyway."

Gu Caiwei said in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"Then let's have hot pot, something light."

After thinking for a moment, Li Zhi quickly made a decision.

"Hey, by the way, why did you ask me to change your contact name the other day?"

Gu Caiwei stammered, "A meal buddy, you know."

"Just to make up the number of people, it feels more in line with his persona."

"That's right."

Li Zhi covered her mouth and let out a big yawn.

I just got off the plane, and my mind is still a little foggy.

So she took out her phone, pulled down the passenger seat, and sent a message to one of her dining buddies.

【I'm having hot pot with Weiwei tonight, wanna come?】

"You ordered too much; the two of us can't finish it."

Inside a Cantonese hot pot restaurant, Li Zhi and Gu Caiwei sat facing each other, with the menus spread out at an angle in front of them.

"It's ok."

Li Zhi blinked, and a small smile appeared on her lips.

"I'm warning you beforehand, but when it comes to dieting, moderation is key!"

Gu Caiwei pushed the menu back: "I'm not responsible for any waste."

"I'd like another one of these, and this one too, that'll be all for now."

Li Zhi waved to the waiter and quickly finalized all the dishes.

"You, you've traveled a long way, but your makeup isn't ruined at all."

Sitting across from her, Gu Caiwei wasn't wearing makeup; she was practically bare-faced when she went out.

The National Day holiday is already counting down, but it's unbearably hot in Wuhan today.

During the day, Gu Caiwei went to connect with the roasted bean supply chain of Jieyou Coffee, and in the afternoon she had to pick up her best friend who was returning home. In the midst of her busy schedule, Gu Caiwei only wore a base layer when she went out.

Seeing the short-haired beauty with even her eyelashes curled up, she couldn't help but sigh.

Cantonese hot pot, also known as Da Bian Lu, is characterized by its clear broth and simple flavor, preserving the original taste.

Soon the dishes and meats were brought out by the waiters, filling the entire table.

"Are you two waiting for me to arrive before you start eating?" A familiar male voice came from the small private room.

Zhou Mingyuan swaggered open the door, only to be met with two pairs of eyes looking at him.

One ray of calm concealed a hint of joy, while the other was filled with utter confusion.

"Hey? What brings you here?"

The hot pot was bubbling and steaming, and Gu Caiwei's pretty face was hidden in the steam, but her voice couldn't hide her curiosity.

She asked instinctively, then turned her head to look at her short-haired best friend who was pursing her lips and remaining silent.

You bastard Li Zhi!
It was clearly a welcome dinner for the two sisters, but you actually invited your dining companions over too, didn't you?
"There are a lot of things I want to eat. It's just the right amount that the two of us can't finish them all."

Li Zhi avoided eye contact and responded softly.

"We're just having meals together, to make up the numbers."

Zhou Mingyuan didn't stand on ceremony at all. He entered the private room, closed the door behind him, observed the situation on the field, and habitually started to analyze it.

Why weren't the two of them sitting on the same side?
It's obvious that Gu Caiwei didn't know she would be having dinner with them, otherwise the two sisters would definitely be sitting together.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to sit down next to Li Zhi.

A purely dry meal.

None of the three drank alcohol, and they ate to their hearts' content with the food and meat provided.

"I've been looking at photos these past few days, and the coffee shops are changing so much!

Li Zhi enjoyed the meal very much.

The table was too big, and her dining companion kept putting food on her plate every now and then, making her little face flushed.

"That's not it!"

Gu Caiwei said irritably, "You go on vacation and leave him to his own devices, while he has all sorts of things to do every day."

"I'm the only one left, running around every day in misery."

"Hahahaha"

Li Zhi chuckled, as if she remembered something, and turned to look at Zhou Mingyuan.

She was somewhat surprised that the coffee shop had progressed so quickly since she returned.

Staff recruitment is done, decoration and beautification are done, and permits and infrastructure are all in place.

Judging from what the two of them were saying at the dinner table, all that's left is pricing and marketing, and they're about to officially open for business!

I wonder if there will ever be another chance to sneak off fishing with him behind Weiwei's back.

There should still be some, right?

"When we officially open for business, let's stick to the shift system."

Gu Caiwei put down her chopsticks, intentionally controlling her portion size; she thought this was enough.

So she wiped her mouth and continued.

"There's only one barista and one server in the shop, so it's best if someone's there."

"If we get too busy, we can hire new employees and operate like this for now, is that alright?"

"OK."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded, and Li Zhi remained noncommittal.

"I'm going to the bathroom."

That's enough for now.

Gu Caiwei had already noticed the frequent exchange of glances between the two people opposite her, and got up to walk out of the private room.

Nonsense, I'm sitting right across from you, do you think I can't see you?
As soon as she left her seat, Zhou Mingyuan nudged the girl next to him with his elbow and looked over with a smile.

"Long time no see, you've become so beautiful!"

"Is there any?"

Li Zhi chuckled and leaned closer, her eyes brimming with heroic spirit, as if they held a sky full of stars.

The design of her long dress was quite ingenious, with an inverted trapezoidal neckline that revealed everything.

Especially when she was sitting with him like this, with her body slightly turned to the side, her collar naturally arched up, revealing a small cleavage below and the beautiful curves of her breasts on both sides.

"Where's the beauty?"

"I can't quite put my finger on what's so appealing about you. Maybe it's because I haven't seen you in so long that the novelty has worn off."

The man took a sip of his drink and said casually.

"Fruit, of course, has to be fresh."

(End of this chapter)