The Rich Man's Life Begins with a Comeback

Chapter 72 Human Fireworks
"Ring ring ring..."

On the wide street, Gu Heng and Xu Mo each rode a shared bicycle.

The two rode along Guilin Road, mingling with the sea of ​​electric bikes.

Summer in the north is hot but not scorching.

Starting from sunset, the evening breeze gradually becomes refreshing.

If Xu Mo, sitting inside the Maybach GLS600, was reserved and quiet.

So Xu Mo, riding her bicycle at this moment, is agile and lively.

She is like a bird set free, or a sunflower growing towards the sun, radiating an optimistic and positive youthful spirit.

The wind ruffled her hair, revealing her sweet and innocent smile.

Gu Heng rode his bicycle behind Xu Mo on her left. Looking at Xu Mo in this state, the corners of his lips couldn't help but turn up slightly.

It took the two of them about fifteen minutes to cycle from Tianmu Hot Spring to Guilin Road.

After parking the shared bikes in the designated location, the two walked towards the intersection of Guilin Road.

……

Guilin Road is the most famous food pedestrian street in Beichun. Whether it is a weekday or a weekend, many people come here to find delicious food, especially young people and college students.

At this moment, Guilin Road on a summer weekend night is fully awakened after dusk.

It's like a pot of boiling soup, simmering the daytime heat into a captivating, smoky world.

In the distance, the sky was ablaze with a brilliant crimson hue.

Before it had completely darkened, the streetlights on Guilin Road were already on.

Before Gu Heng and Xu Mo even entered Guilin Road, they could smell the fragrance permeating the air.

From the smoky aroma of barbecue to the rich, creamy scent of durian cheese, from the pungent fragrance of spicy clams to the irresistible freshness of grilled oysters, from the caramelized richness of roasted chestnuts to the sweet and sour taste of old-fashioned chicken frames...

The clanging of the spatula against the iron plate, the sizzling of the oil in the pan, the bubbling of the casserole, and the muffled sound of the bottle being opened—all these seemingly chaotic sounds, combined with the aromas filling the air, create the most authentic glimpse into the everyday life of ordinary people.

Amidst the rising steam, figures of all kinds darted about like a woven tapestry.

"Wow!"

“So lively!”

Xu Mo stood on the street in a light pink babydoll dress, watching the people coming and going in the food street, her eyes filled with anticipation.

"It's Saturday today, how could it not be lively?"

Gu Heng looked at the scene before him and was also in a very good mood.

"GOGOGO!"

"Gu Heng, let me take you to that grilled pork belly place first!"

"Their grilled edges are especially large, and they also have a unique, secret sauce. They only grill a limited number each day, so if you go too late, they'll be sold out!"

Xu Mo felt right at home here.

Gu Heng followed Xu Mo, listening to her introduce those hidden gem shops.

Soon, after turning two corners, the grilled pork belly shop that Xu Mo had mentioned came into Gu Heng's view.

Compared to the shops on the main street, this shop is actually located in a somewhat remote area.

However, this store has a considerable number of customers.

"Gu Heng, wait for me here."

"It's a bit dirty there, I'll come find you after I've finished shopping."

Xu Mo's pretty face looked a little flushed because she had walked in a bit too fast.

After speaking to Gu Heng, she hurried towards the grilled pork belly shop.

After Xu Mo joined the queue at the back, she subconsciously glanced in the direction she had come from, only to find that Gu Heng was nowhere to be seen.

"Are you looking for me?"

Just as Xu Mo was looking around, Gu Heng's familiar voice suddenly came from behind her.

Turning her head, Xu Mo saw Gu Heng standing right behind her.

"Gu Heng, why did you follow me here?"

"It's a bit dirty here, and it smells a lot of smoke."

Xu Mo saw Gu Heng standing right behind her, just like the boyfriends of those young couples in front of her, subtly protecting her with his broad body.

Although she felt a sweet warmth in her heart, she was slightly worried that the carelessly discarded barbecue skewers and trash on the ground would make Gu Heng uncomfortable.

"how?"

"Am I such a delicate person in your eyes?"

Gu Heng was also a poor kid who came from humble beginnings, and he was even more insecure and sensitive than Xu Mo in the past, so he naturally knew what Xu Mo was worried about.

"I did not mean that."

Xu Mo quickly waved her hand, looking at Gu Heng with a slightly nervous gaze.

"Momo, I'm not as delicate as you think."

Gu Heng smiled and said, "Actually, compared to wearing a suit and having a big meal in a high-end restaurant, I feel more comfortable and at ease like this."

"Really?" Xu Mo looked up at Gu Heng.

"real."

Gu Heng nodded sincerely.

"That's good."

Xu Mo whispered, "I'm just worried that you won't adapt to this kind of environment."

"Let alone this kind of environment, I can adapt to even the worst hole-in-the-wall restaurants, so feel free to take me to any hidden gem restaurants you know!"

As Gu Heng said this, he deliberately gave him a look that said, "Don't try to hide it."

"Okay!"

With no more worries in her heart, Xu Mo couldn't help but smile brightly.

However, at this moment.

Because the alley is narrow, people often walk by.

Gu Heng suddenly felt a bump from behind, causing him to lose his balance and stumble forward two steps, bumping into Xu Mo in front of him.

In a moment of urgency, Gu Heng instinctively reached out and wrapped his arms around Xu Mo's slender waist. With a slight pull, he pulled Xu Mo into his embrace.

In the blink of an eye, Gu Heng and Xu Mo were still staring at each other.

At this moment, their eyes met.

Xu Mo's fair and beautiful face immediately flushed crimson at a visible speed.

The girl's shyness made even the brilliant crimson at the edge of the sky seem pale in comparison.

"just……"

Someone bumped into me from behind.

Gu Heng's throat bobbed slightly as he whispered an explanation to Xu Mo.

Such a beautiful woman in this setting.

Even a saint, let alone a sage, couldn't withstand it.

"it does not matter."

Facing Gu Heng's slightly intense gaze, Xu Mo lowered her head in a panic, but quickly raised it again, as if she had mustered up her courage, and looked at Gu Heng again.

Just as their affection was growing stronger, Gu Heng was suddenly patted on the shoulder.

Gu Heng turned around and saw a chubby boy in a school uniform standing behind him, holding a skewer of squid in his left hand and with a little oil on his lips.

"Big brother..."

"now you."

The chubby boy looked at Gu Heng timidly, his eyes filled with longing for the food.

"understood……"

Gu Heng practically squeezed those three words out from between his teeth.

good boy!
We hit it off immediately!

I really want your address so I can mail you two boxes of gifts!
On the other side, Xu Mo, blushing, ran away from Gu Heng's arms and said to the owner standing in front of the grill, "Uncle, I want three skewers of grilled pork belly!"

"Add extra spice to each skewer!"

"The other two strings..."

As Xu Mo finished speaking, she turned and glanced at Gu Heng.

"Add extra spice to the other two skewers too!"

Gu Heng added with a smile, and at the same time subconsciously opened his phone, wanting to scan the code to pay.

"No!"

But as soon as he turned on his phone, Xu Mo stopped him.

Her pretty face was full of seriousness: "Gu Heng, we agreed that I would treat you to dinner tonight."

Before Gu Heng was discharged from the hospital that day, he left Xu Mo six large bags of fruit and snacks.

That evening, Xu Mo said that she would invite Gu Heng to dinner when she had time.

Half a month had passed, and Gu Heng had long forgotten about the matter, but he didn't expect Xu Mo to still remember it.

"Okay, then you pay for these three skewers of grilled fat."

Gu Heng didn't insist: "I'll pay for whatever we eat next."

"NONONO!"

Xu Mo stretched out her slender, white index finger and shook it at Gu Heng: "No, no, I have to pay for whatever we eat tonight. You can't go back on your word."

Looking at Xu Mo's serious, even somewhat persistent eyes, Gu Heng pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded: "Alright, then you can do it all. I won't compete with you."

"yeah!"

Seeing Gu Heng give in, Xu Mo's face relaxed again, and she turned around to take out her phone to scan the QR code and pay. Gu Heng watched Xu Mo's retreating figure, thought for a moment, and then edited a message and sent it out...

(End of this chapter)