Shen Xiao Ran felt many people were looking at her.

And these people were looking because they thought she was pretty.

In the past, when she was secretly watched, it wasn't for this reason.

Or rather, it was because that beautiful girl was disabled...

Even though she knew that these gazes weren't out of discrimination, people were always self-conscious.

So, when she asked Chen Yuan to hang out today, she had 'chased away' her mother beforehand.

It could be considered her own little vanity.

But Chen Yuan took care of her embarrassment.

This made her really happy.

Being able to hold his arm made Shen Xiao Ran walk more naturally this whole way.

The muscles in her legs were also not as tense and unsightly because they needed to exert their full strength.

"I have to say, our Xiao Ran is really a bit like a little princess."

Seeing the girl happy today, Chen Yuan didn't skimp on his praise.

And these words really made Shen Xiao Ran very satisfied.

"Hehe, yeah." Shen Xiao Ran especially liked Chen Yuan's "our Xiao Ran."

It was like being in the same camp, with a special sense of favor.

Our Xiao Ran, hee hee.

"Have you been slacking off on your rehabilitation lately?" Chen Yuan asked.

"Not at all, oh." Shen Xiao Ran raised her fingers and swore, "This summer, besides studying, rehabilitation, it's just playing games, eating good food, nothing else."

"You really don't know how to mistreat yourself."

Shen Xiao Ran knew how to combine work and rest.

"What about you?" Shen Xiao Ran asked with particular concern, "You must have been under a lot of pressure during that time, after encountering something like that. And then you still did so well on the exam... weren't you especially tired?"

"That f***ing..." Chen Yuan realized there was a child next to him, and quickly changed his words, "That was really... exhausting."

"It just goes to show that you're something else." Shen Xiao Ran gave Chen Yuan a thumbs up and praised, "An ordinary person wouldn't be able to withstand so much pressure."

"Laughable, mere sand, doesn't measure up to even half of me."

Chen Yuan went to the private room, pretending to be cool.

Inside, it was a small tatami room, mostly decorated with Japanese wood.

Eating a Japanese meal at Xia Hai isn't cheap.

"I'm letting you spend money today," Chen Yuan said.

"Raising soldiers for a thousand days is for using them for a moment." Shen Xiao Ran said with a smug expression, "Even if we eat it again, it's not a problem."

It seemed that raising soldiers for a thousand days could be used twice.

"When you go to high school, you can treat me then," Chen Yuan said.

"No problem." Shen Xiao Ran made an ok gesture and said enthusiastically, "I will definitely be able to get into your school."

"Having ambition is a good thing, but don't push yourself too hard. If it really doesn't work out, you can go to the neighboring Fourth High School, too."

Ordinary people only need to go to Fourth High School, there's no need to force themselves to get into Eleventh High School.

"..." Shen Xiao Ran squeezed out a smile, "I'll still try to get into Eleventh High School first."

While the two were talking, a waiter wearing a Japanese work uniform walked over, knelt on the tatami, and handed a tablet to Chen Yuan: "Please order, sir."

"Give it to her." Chen Yuan made a polite gesture, "You can order, I'm fine with anything."

"I've been doing research for a long time for this meal, so leave it to me~"

Shen Xiao Ran patted her chest happily, full of energy.

Although her mind was mature, she still had the innocence of a child.

Most people who ate Japanese food at this price for the first time would be afraid of appearing too unfamiliar, wanting to show off a bit, only children could express their happiness without restraint.

I've been saving money for a long time to eat a good meal.

I have to say, Shen Xiao Ran was a little cuter.

Ever since this kid stopped trying to sneak attacks and always wanting to steal Xia Xin Yu away, he felt that his personality had improved a lot, and he had a well-behaved and sensible cuteness.

As for being a little bit of a 'tea' (an internet slang for someone who is seemingly innocent but actually scheming)... if she liked to talk like that, then let her.

"Hey, are you Chen Yuan?"

Just as the two were ordering, the waiter suddenly asked with a look of surprise.

After being recognized, both of them were a little nervous.

At this time, the waiter quickly explained: "Oh, I won't spread rumors everywhere. I'm just a little excited to see you. Can I take a picture with you?"

"Although there's nothing wrong with it, I'm not a big star... what's the point of this photo?" Chen Yuan didn't understand.

Don't all young girls like Ma Jiaqi now?

Besides both being top students, he and Ma Jiaqi didn't have much in common.

"I think you're very handsome, and you're really popular." The waiter praised with particular happiness, "When you become the top scorer in the college entrance examination next year, I'll be able to show off this photo."

"I see."

Chen Yuan responded with an awkward smile.

Then, he took a picture with the girl, looking at the camera.

"Thank you."

In this way, the waiter thanked Chen Yuan with particular joy.

Then, they waited for the two to order next to them.

After a while, Shen Xiao Ran also finished ordering and handed the tablet to the waiter.

The waiter entered the password to place the order.

Then, they waited for the meal to be served.

During this time, Shen Xiao Ran put the gift on the table and asked expectantly: "Can I open the gift now?"

"Of course, you can," Chen Yuan said with a smile.

Then, Shen Xiao Ran opened the gift box with anticipation, and when she saw the pink Polaroid camera, she took it in her hand with particular joy: "Wow, a Polaroid as cute as me."

"Indeed, indeed."

Who could be cuter than you?

"You're so thoughtful, bringing me a gift." Seeing this, Shen Xiao Ran was very gratified, and muttered in a low voice, "I sent you messages before, but you didn't reply. I thought you thought I was just a kid and didn't have anything to say... and didn't want to talk to me."

"It's not that bad, I didn't even respond to He Hongtao," Chen Yuan said.

"Who is He Hongtao?"

"Our principal."

"Then I must be more important than him!" Shen Xiao Ran said seriously.

"Yes, yes, yes, you are more important."

Second only to Xia Xin Yu and He Si Jiao.

"Come on, don't move, I'll take a handsome photo of you."

Shen Xiao Ran picked up the Polaroid camera and pointed it at Chen Yuan, looking like a little photographer.

Chen Yuan curled the corner of his mouth and suddenly started showing off.

"You don't have to act like that, you look good just being natural."

"..." Chen Yuan pursed his lips.

Damn it, not being able to show off, this is too uncomfortable.

Just like that, with a snap, the photo came out.

Looking at the small photo, Shen Xiao Ran said with particular pride: "As expected of me, my technique is really superb."

"It's mainly because the person looks handsome."

After Chen Yuan finished speaking, he suddenly realized...

Damn, it's a bit like it.

Why is my personality so similar to Shen Xiao Ran's?

The two of them had a subtle air of superiority.

I can't imagine how monstrous Shen Xiao Ran would be if she didn't have a limp.

Wouldn't she be a campus goddess?

"By the way, what did you order? Don't waste it," Chen Yuan said.

"Don't worry, they're all things that don't take up too much space in the stomach, we'll eat slowly."

After a while, the waiter served a large plate of crab.

It was a whole snow crab, disassembled very carefully.

The transparent crab meat looked so fresh and delicious.

"You really went to great expense, Brother Xiao Ran."

Although this wasn't king crab, ordering a snow crab in this kind of place was extremely luxurious.

"It's all the taste of money."

Shen Xiao Ran licked her lips, already a little unable to restrain herself.

Just like that, the waiter helped cut the crab legs with sharp scissors.

The broth in the snow crab pot bubbled and emitted a faint sweet fragrance...

"Let's eat."

Shen Xiao Ran reached out her hand, inviting Chen Yuan not to be polite.

"Okay, you eat more too."

Just like that, Chen Yuan began to enjoy the delicious food.

After putting a crab leg that had already been cut open into the pot and briefly rinsing it, the white and light pink crab stick spread out slightly, emitting an enticing faint salty fragrance...

Taking a bite, the taste of the crab stick was slightly sweet.

Soft and tender, the taste was far better than the mediocre Boston lobster.

While he was eating, he also saw Shen Xiao Ran showing a particularly happy expression.

It reminded him a bit of the scene where the Crayon Shin-chan family ate a big crab.

At that time, Chen Yuan thought that this thing must be delicious.

The two ate very happily, even though there was a waiter next to them who kept helping to serve the food and take things away, the two were not affected much.

Although Shen Xiao Ran was just a child, her mature mentality made Chen Yuan's relationship with her very natural and comfortable.

The topics of conversation were basically on the same level.

After all, people who had watched Star Transformation since childhood wouldn't have bad taste.

Slowly, all the dishes were served.

There was also a grill for eating some grilled meat or grilled shrimp.

Shen Xiao Ran seemed to especially like to eat shrimp, and put seven or eight in a row, grilling them like that.

After grilling them, she put them all on her plate and started peeling the shrimp.

Chen Yuan thought there would be some for him...

Never mind, it's normal for kids to like to eat it.

It's not like he didn't have hands.

So, he also ate hot pot by himself, ordering some small mushrooms.

At this time, he saw Shen Xiao Ran peeling the freshly grilled shrimp with her hands. Even though it was a bit hot, she continued, putting them one by one on the plate.

"If it's hot, peel them with your mouth," Chen Yuan said with a smile.

"Eh? Isn't that not so good?"

"What's not so good about that? Little princesses are elegant no matter how they peel it."

"Hehe, okay then."

Shen Xiao Ran followed Chen Yuan's suggestion, and peeled the next few with her mouth.

After finishing all of them, she poured them into a bowl of mixed noodles, then seriously stirred them with chopsticks, and a longing smile appeared on her face.

This kid really knows how to eat.

Just as Chen Yuan was sighing in his heart, Shen Xiao Ran held the bottom of the bowl of bright noodles and handed it to Chen Yuan with a smile: "Come on, I can't imagine how delicious it is."

"..."

Looking at the bowl of noodles and the girl in front of him, Chen Yuan was stunned and couldn't speak.

He was getting old, he really couldn't stand this kind of scene...

Chen Yuan, with tears in his eyes, put his hand on Shen Xiao Ran's head, rubbed it, and said with emotion: "Xiao Ran, how can you be so good..."

"..." Shen Xiao Ran shrunk her head slightly, her cheeks slightly red, "You eat first, the noodles are going to clump up."

"Thank you."

Chen Yuan resisted the urge to drop tears and began to enjoy the mixed noodles with a lot of peeled prawns inside...

No wonder she said it wasn't suitable, it turned out she was preparing it for me.

Oh, this little Shen, I'm so touched.

And watching Chen Yuan eat so deliciously, Shen Xiao Ran, propping up her cheeks, showed a somewhat doting smile and said generously: "I'm very good to the people I like."

(End of this chapter)