Chapter 386 - 200: The Li Zhi of This Moment, His Li Zhi
Chapter 386: Chapter 200: The Li Zhi of This Moment, His Li Zhi
Shen Yuan nodded.
He recalled from his memory fragments that Li Zhi always ate beef bowls, and honestly, he couldn’t blame her.
’It really did taste pretty good.’
Li Zhi didn’t say anything more. She just took another big mouthful, her cheeks puffing out slightly, expressing her approval through her actions.
Sitting across from her, Shen Yuan watched as the girl lowered her head and seriously dug into her food. The smile on his lips deepened, and he too lowered his head to enjoy his meal.
The two of them quickly finished every last bit of their beef bowls. Shen Yuan stood up, deftly cleared the trays, and together with Li Zhi, they returned their tableware to the collection point.
As they walked out of the cafeteria, they were greeted by the lazy afternoon sun of the campus.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves on the tree-lined path. The crowd on the lawn had thinned since they arrived, and the faint aroma of food still lingered in the air.
Li Zhi couldn’t help but turn her head and shoot Shen Yuan an annoyed glance.
"Hey, Shen Yuan. Let me get this straight. You traveled all the way from Jiyang, just to wander around the cafeteria and treat me to a beef bowl? Are you an idiot?"
As she spoke, she deliberately poked Shen Yuan’s arm, as if to emphasize the absurdity of his decision, but the smile in her eyes betrayed her teasing nature.
After being told off by her, Shen Yuan not only showed no trace of apology but instead curled his lips into a smirk, looking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"Oh? But didn’t you just say it tasted better than what we have at our school? Just admit it, was it good or not?"
Li Zhi was momentarily stumped by his retort, but she still huffed defiantly, "So what if it was good?"
With that, the girl quickened her pace and walked ahead. Her long hair swayed gently in the wind, light and shadow dancing on its ends. Though she seemed angry, it looked more like she was pouting.
Shen Yuan watched Li Zhi’s retreating back, his smile deepening. He took a few quick steps to catch up and reached out to grasp her hand.
To be honest, running all the way from Jiyang to Zhejiang University just for a beef bowl did sound rather ridiculous.
But wasn’t it perfectly normal for childhood sweethearts to do such ridiculous things?
"Hey, Shen Yuan, you moron. Where are we going now?"
Shen Yuan felt the soft fingers in his palm squeeze back gently and thought for a moment about their next move.
"First, let’s go to the hotel and drop our stuff off. Carrying these bags around is a pain. Then, we can stroll around West Lake, and after that, we can check out Hu Bin Yintai."
Shen Yuan seemed to think of something amusing. He turned to look at Li Zhi, his chin tilted up slightly with a young man’s spirited confidence and a hint of a tease. "Heh," he chuckled, "I’d like to see if my title as the King of Claw Machines in Jiyang still holds up here in Hang City!"
As he spoke, he squeezed her hand, already eager to prove himself.
Li Zhi responded to his sudden, grandiose declaration with a clear eye-roll, but the hand Shen Yuan was holding showed no intention of pulling away.
The two continued on like this, walking along the lush, green campus road.
They left the Zhejiang University campus, following the same path they had taken earlier toward the subway station.
Just as they were about to leave the campus for good, Shen Yuan stopped in his tracks, involuntarily turning to look back at the receding university grounds.
’Scenes from his memory fragments flooded his mind, but they were quickly washed away by the voice of the girl beside him.’
’A bittersweet, warm current rushed through his heart.’
’The former observer had become a companion walking by her side.’
’This time, she was no longer alone, and he was no longer a ghost separated by a thin veil.’
’All the missed opportunities from that other timeline had, in this moment, transformed into feelings of gratitude.’
[MISSION COMPLETE!]
[Accompanied Li Zhi through the Zhejiang University campus from a different perspective. Reward: Concentration (Basic)! (Completed)]
Shen Yuan looked at the new skill he’d just obtained, and a random thought suddenly struck him.
’Since this skill lets him enter a state of concentration faster, could he also... concentrate on certain *other* things more quickly?’
At this thought, Shen Yuan subconsciously glanced at Li Zhi.
Looking at the beautiful girl’s profile, Shen Yuan was suddenly filled with emotion.
’Tsk, that was fast, alright.’
’One look and I’m already captivated.’
Li Zhi noticed his intense stare and immediately turned her head.
The moment she saw the look on Shen Yuan’s face, an expression of utter disgust appeared on hers.
"Shen Yuan, you moron! You look like a total pervert! Tone it down!"
Shen Yuan just chuckled mischievously. He didn’t offer an explanation, merely tightening his grip on her hand.