When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1375 Unrequited Love 29
She didn't even realize that her gaze towards Zhou Jinxu had suddenly become exceptionally gentle. But Zhou Jinxu noticed it, and he picked up the cup beside him and took a sip of tea to conceal his turbulent emotions: "You like Chinese food, shall we go eat Chinese food? I know a few Chinese restaurants that are quite good."

Xu Yanzhen hesitated for a moment: "But I'm treating you to dinner today, so I should definitely cater to your preferences."

Zhou Jinxu: "I'm not picky, anything is fine."

Xu Yanzhen said seriously, "That won't do. You have your own preferences too. What's the point of always accommodating me?"

Feelings can be compromised for a while, but not for a lifetime. Let others be themselves, and let yourself be yourself. This is Xu Yanzhen's understanding of the correct relationship between the sexes.

Is it really love when a boy prioritizes a girl's needs and gives up his own preferences? At least in Xu Yanzhen's eyes, this is not healthy love.

Her eyes lit up: "How about we go eat your favorite flavor this time?"

Zhou Jinxu pressed his advantage: "Shall we go out for Chinese food together next time?"

Xu Yanzhen knew that Zhou Jinxu hadn't dodged the question, but instead looked directly at her and replied earnestly, "Let's go eat Chinese food together next time."

A smile appeared in Zhou Jinxu's eyes. "Okay, let's go eat Western food today."

Xu Yanzhen followed him toward the gate: "You like Western food?"

"No, that's not it," Zhou Jinxu said, seeing her helping her change shoes in the entryway. He naturally squatted down and zipped up her boots. Xu Yanzhen felt a little uncomfortable and tried to dodge, but Zhou Jinxu grabbed her calf.

His grip wasn't strong, but Xu Yanzhen couldn't break free, or rather, she didn't want to. Even though Jin He had pursued her before, and even after they got married, he had never worn shoes for her.

But now, Zhou Jinxu is kneeling in front of her and putting her shoes on?
Xu Yanzhen's knuckles turned white as she gripped the wall, and her earlobes gradually turned red. From her angle, she could only see Zhou Jinxu's hair whorls; he actually had two. She'd heard that people with two hair whorls were known for their stubborn and headstrong personalities.

But Zhou Jinxu was always very gentle, even... very tender, in front of her.

"Alright," Zhou Jinxu helped her change her shoes. As he stood up, Xu Yanzhen was staring at him in a daze. Zhou Jinxu smiled and did not interrupt her thoughts. Instead, he took Xu Yanzhen's wrist and led her into the elevator.

He liked seeing himself in Xu Yanzhen's eyes, and seeing himself more and more in her eyes.

"Where...where are we going?" Xu Yanzhen didn't come to her senses until the car left the residential area. Seeing that it wasn't the way she knew, Xu Yanzhen finally became curious.

Zhou Jinxu spoke in a low voice, his magnetic voice like the clinking of gold and jade: "Go to Chunyu."

"Tsubaki Island? That's a couple's date..."

Xu Yanzhen stopped after saying half a sentence, perhaps sensing the ambiguity, and changed the subject: "Do you usually like to eat Western food?"

Zhou Jinxu chuckled: "I'm not picky, but I think Western food is suitable for today."

"Is today a good day for Western food?" Xu Yanzhen asked, puzzled. Was today some special day? She racked her brains but couldn't recall any special holiday.

There are just more pedestrians on the street, but isn't it normal for the streets of the capital to be crowded?
"There are so many couples on the street today."

Unable to figure it out, Xu Yanzhen didn't dwell on it and casually remarked. Zhou Jinxu's smile deepened; he suddenly realized, how could the person he liked be so oblivious?

He used to think he liked smart people, but now, seeing how slow-witted Xu Yanzhen was, he found her quite adorable.

He didn't say it now, but drove all the way to Chunyu.

The waiter led Zhou Jinxu and Xu Yanzhen into a private room. Zhou Jinxu pulled out a chair for Xu Yanzhen, and after she sat down, she looked around and smiled, "It seems like everyone dining here today is a couple?" Zhou Jinxu coughed lightly, and just as he was about to speak, the waiter brought over a bouquet of roses: "Miss Xu, this is a bouquet of roses that Mr. Zhou ordered in advance."

Xu Yanzhen hurriedly got up to take the roses. She glanced at the bouquet on the next table, and suddenly her brainwaves clicked, and her ears immediately turned red.

Seeing that she seemed a little embarrassed, Zhou Jinxu stood up and pulled her to sit down: "Awkward?"

"No, it's just that I'm a little embarrassed," Xu Yanzhen carefully placed the bouquet on the chair next to her. "I'm so slow-witted, I only just realized today is Valentine's Day."

Zhou Jinxu poured her tea: "Were you frightened?"

Xu Yanzhen quickly waved her hand: "No, no."

She took a sip of tea, bit her lip, and a look of inner conflict flashed across her face. Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she leaned closer to Zhou Jinxu and asked, "You... are you pursuing me?"

Zhou Jinxu looked up and met Xu Yanzhen's gaze. He saw the seriousness in Xu Yanzhen's eyes, and Zhou Jinxu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. He thought Xu Yanzhen was a very passive person, but now it seemed that she also had times when she took the initiative.

"Yes, I am pursuing you." Putting down his cup, Zhou Jinxu crossed his hands on the table and answered earnestly.

Having received a positive answer from him, Xu Yanzhen nodded and said nothing more.

Zhou Jinxu raised an eyebrow: "Scared?"

Xu Yanzhen rested her chin on her hand, thought carefully for a moment, and then said, "No, being liked is a kind of happiness, so why would I be scared? I'm actually quite oblivious; there are many things that I can't even see myself unless someone tells me."

Zhou Jinxu nodded: "I can see that."

He's been pursuing Xu Yanzhen for so long, and she only realized it today?

Xu Yanzhen awkwardly brushed her hair aside: "I'm sorry, I was too slow to react."

Although Xu Yanzhen received a positive answer from Tan You, she hadn't expected Zhou Jinxu to use such a subtle and pervasive method. Over time, Xu Yanzhen realized that Zhou Jinxu was practically a part of her life.

Zhou Jinxu patted the back of her hand: "Don't feel sorry, I really like your insensitivity."

If she weren't so oblivious, she would have been chased away by the dogs outside long ago, and there wouldn't have been a chance for her to escape.

Xu Yanzhen covered her face, too embarrassed to look at Zhou Jinxu: "So awkward."

Zhou Jinxu chuckled softly, letting Xu Yanzhen process the fact, only occasionally glancing at her. As the dishes gradually arrived, Xu Yanzhen calmed down, and the two chatted as they ate.

Xu Yanzhen: "You brought me out to eat, what about Zhou Shiyu?"

Zhou Jinxu is a typical example of someone who uses and discards things: "He should focus on his studies now."

Let those of us in society talk about love and romance.

Xu Yanzhen looked around, then at Zhou Jinxu: "Although you are pursuing me, we haven't known each other for very long, and I don't know you that well."

Zhou Jinxu was not disappointed. He remained calm and said, "I know that the reason I asked you out on Valentine's Day was to ask for a chance to pursue you."

"It's always the case that liking someone comes first, followed by pursuing them and a series of other actions. We'll be together after you have a clear understanding of me. It's not about getting to know each other after we're together; that would be putting the cart before the horse."