Locking away my heart and love! Going back to 2000 to be a top student again.

The small, unassuming restaurant had no air conditioning, only a weak fan that was spinning erratically.

After only two bites, Zhou Mochen choked and started coughing. He covered his mouth with a tissue while coughing, and his forehead was sweating profusely, whether from the spiciness or the heat.

His appearance was disheveled, a far cry from his usual aloof and indifferent demeanor.

As she watched, Xu Su thought she should smile, and she did indeed smile a little.

After Zhou Mochen calmed down from his cough, he saw her smile and smiled back, his eyes filled with doting affection, knowing that the little girl was deliberately teasing him.

Then, he picked up his chopsticks, lowered his head, and continued eating.

Zhou Mochen can't handle spicy food very well, at least not yet.

He has always preferred a light diet and dislikes dishes that are heavy on oil, salt, or spice.

In his past life, after being with Xu Su, Zhou Mochen gradually changed these eating habits in order to accommodate her.

But if Zhou Mochen were to finish this bowl of spicy hot pot on an empty stomach, his stomach definitely wouldn't be able to handle it.

One bite, two bites, three bites...

Xu Su's face was very unpleasant. She had long since stopped smiling. She suddenly stood up and said, "Alright, if you can't eat, don't force yourself. Zhou Mochen, don't act like this, it makes me uncomfortable."

It was really uncomfortable to watch...

Isn't he supposed to be fierce? Isn't he supposed to be domineering? Why is he acting like this!

If you can't eat it, just refuse! Who are you trying to impress with this act?

Why would I possibly appreciate your kindness?

Xu Su said angrily, "Stop eating, go pay, and go to another restaurant."

This feeling didn't seem like anger. Xu Su didn't have time to savor it; she just wanted to end this scene as soon as possible.

Zhou Mochen remained seated, silently watching her for a few seconds. His lips were red from the spiciness, making him appear utterly intimidating.

Xu Su glared at him and walked out.

Next door was a noodle shop, and Xu Su ordered a bowl of fried ramen for Zhou Mochen.

When Zhou Mochen finished paying and came out, Xu Su was already sitting next to the fan in the store waiting for him.

Zhou Mochen held a bottle of plum juice in his hand, handed her another bottle, and coaxed, "Are you angry that I can't eat spicy food? Su Su, don't be angry, I'll learn."

He sat on a plastic chair in the tiny, hole-in-the-wall restaurant, tilting his head to look at me, his tone very serious, as if he were discussing some huge project.

“…” Xu Su ignored him, took the plum juice, opened the cap and slowly took a sip, gradually calming her agitated mood.

The stir-fried noodles are served.

Xu Su pushed it towards her: "Eat it."

The stir-fried ramen has an enticing color. The noodles are hand-pulled by the owner, each one is very chewy, and they are coated with a light broth. It has been one of Xu Su's favorite dishes throughout her three years of junior high school.

Zhou Mochen looked at the noodles without chili peppers and suddenly realized something.

A strange light shone in his eyes. Zhou Mochen leaned closer to Xu Su and whispered, "Su Su, are you reluctant to torment me? Are you worried about me?"

Like someone who has finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel after enduring countless hardships, Zhou Mochen felt that his arduous journey was finally coming to a head.

The girl he likes now knows how to care for him.

His question was so direct that it startled Xu Su. "Zhou Mochen, what nonsense are you talking about? Eat your noodles, I'm waiting to go home!"

It's so heartbreaking!

In her heart, Zhou Mochen was the one who least needed to be pitied.

Instead of wasting time on that, Xu Su would be better off taking care of herself. Being entangled with him means she'll never be able to shake him off, not even in two lifetimes.

What nonsense are you talking about...?

Zhou Mochen pursed his lips, his eyes darkening slightly.

By the time he finished his bowl of noodles, it was almost three o'clock.

On the highway, Zhou Mochen tried to hold Xu Su's hand, but she quickly dodged it.

"Zhou Mochen, drive carefully."

He chuckled. "My driving skills are pretty good. I can drive with one hand without any problem. Su Su, be good and let me hold your hand?"

Xu Su pouted, too lazy to pay him any attention.

It was rare for Xu Su to not sleep on the bus, so she looked out the window at the scenery along the highway and cleared her mind.

After getting off the highway, Zhou Mochen asked, "Can we go back later? Have dinner with me before you go back."

He only ate half of that fried noodles.

Xu Su glanced at him and asked, "What are we going to eat?"

He seemed to have had this in mind all along. "Steak?"

Xu Su shook her head, "I won't eat."

Zhou Mochen hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Japanese food? How about trying salmon?"

Xu Su shook her head again: "I won't eat."

"Seafood? I know a restaurant in Changshi that has pretty good seafood. Shall we try it?"

Xu Su said impatiently, "I won't eat, I won't eat!"

The atmosphere inside the car changed instantly, becoming heavy and stagnant.

Upon hearing that she had agreed to have dinner with him, Zhou Mochen's smile, which hadn't lasted long, vanished completely.

Some realized that the little girl was just playing with them for fun.

Seeing that he was not speaking, Xu Su turned her head in confusion and immediately saw his tense jawline and ashen face.

Xu Su: "......"

Who upset him again? He looks really angry.

Xu Su didn't stand on ceremony and ordered directly: "The meal you sent me last time tasted pretty good. I want to eat meat, all kinds of meat."

The nanny this person hired is really good at cooking. I don't know where she was recruited, but the food in many hotels can't compare.

A screeching sound rang out, and Xu Su lurched forward before being pulled back by the seatbelt.

Zhou Mochen turned his head, his eyes burning: "Are you sure you want to eat that one from last time? Su Su, then you have to come home with me."

Yupin Central is Zhou Mochen's permanent residence in Changshi, so Xu Su naturally knows about it.

When asked this, Xu Su was taken aback. "Just that place last time?"

The place where the two of them had a big fight last time, where Xu Su even said a lot of hurtful things, it's amazing that this proud and arrogant young master Zhou could actually stand it.

Zhou Mochen said, "Yes, I hired a cook. Do you like her cooking? I'll tell her to cook now."

He acted quickly, dialing the number directly and giving a few simple instructions.

Xu Su remained lost in thought until Zhou Mochen ended the call.

Imperial Central...

She had lived there in her past life; she moved in after finishing her college entrance exams.

When her grandmother was rushed to the hospital and she couldn't afford the medical expenses, she was desperate and asked Zhou Mochen for money. What were his conditions for lending her money?

While I was still in a daze, my hand was grasped, and Zhou Mochen's voice rang out: "What are you thinking about?"

Xu Su withdrew her hand and unconsciously wiped it on her pants.

Zhou Mochen caught a glimpse of her movements out of the corner of his eye, and his initially pleasant mood sank again.

He realized that his mood could change with the little girl's every move.

Xu Su turned to look at him. The car was entering the familiar underground parking garage, and her vision suddenly darkened.

Her mind was blank as she softly asked, "Zhou Mochen, what would you do if I asked you to lend me 200,000 yuan?"

Xu Su's voice was very soft, as if she were asking someone else.

After smoothly driving the car into the garage, Zhou Mochen turned off the engine and formally replied, "Here you go, Xu Su. I'll give you as many as you want."