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Chapter 86 I'm begging you (Please vote!)

This restaurant is very close to Gu Huai's rented apartment; it's basically just a street away.

When Gu Huai doesn't want to order takeout, or when he's in the mood after get off work, he chooses to eat at this restaurant.

When they arrived nearby, the streets seemed long and narrow, and it took them quite a while to find a parking spot. Gu Huai looked calm on the surface, but he was actually sweating profusely.

He finally parked the car and walked towards the restaurant with the aloof woman beside him.

There were quite a few people at this time, but luckily the weather outside was nice, so they even set up tables outside.

"There are quite a lot of people, why don't we sit outside?"

"I can do it."

Young women who used to be quite demanding about work and interpersonal relationships now seem rather easygoing.

"Well."

The two found an empty seat outside and sat down. Just then, the proprietress with the menu came over. She looked to be in her forties or fifties, and was somewhat plump, but judging from the calluses on her hands and her neat hairstyle, you could tell at a glance that she was a very traditional woman, the kind who could truly hold up half the sky.

"Aunt Tan, these two are here."

Gu Huai greeted the other party.

"Hey, isn't this Xiao Gu? I was talking to my husband about you these past few days since you haven't come to eat. Don't tell me you've been staying home eating takeout all the time. It's not good for your health."

Strange to say.

If someone said something similar to him, Gu Huai wouldn't feel anything. He might even wonder if the other person wanted him to spend all his money at their restaurant.

But when Aunt Tan said that to him, Gu Huai actually felt that she genuinely cared about his life. Gu Huai felt a little ashamed; he rarely empathized with those around him, yet sometimes he was moved by people who were insignificant to him.

He smiled shyly, "No, not really. I've just been busy with work lately, so I've mostly been eating at the company cafeteria."

Aunt Tan smiled and nodded, "That's good. Eat less takeout. I recently saw a news report about a 21-year-old who got into trouble because he ate takeout every day in his rented apartment. Oh? And who is this?"

The conversation flowed like a casual chat, but Gu Huai didn't find it particularly annoying. On the contrary, it was precisely because of owners like this that the place felt more humane, making it much more authentic than those so-called high-end restaurants that emphasized service quality.

As they talked, Aunt Tan noticed that this young man, who always looked exhausted and seemed to have a heavy burden on his shoulders, was not alone. There was an incredibly beautiful young woman by his side.

She didn't react for a moment.

Gu Huai then introduced, "Ah, this is our company's leader. We just happened to be going the same way, so we came over for a meal together."

Cai Yan's attitude towards strangers remained the same as always; she was neither overly harsh nor pretentious, but simply nodded.

"Hello, Gu Huai said the food here is pretty good, and I haven't eaten yet, so I came to give it a try."

"Boss? So young and beautiful, I thought you had a girlfriend!"

Aunt Tan was grinning from ear to ear, though it was unclear what she was so happy about.

But the kind smiles of ordinary people are the most infectious, and Gu Huai couldn't help but smile too.

"No way, don't try to matchmake me up, or you'll dock my pay."

"No, no, judging from your appearance, you seem like the kind of person who is well-educated, reasonable, and generous. You won't hold a grudge."

"Alright, alright, I can't argue with you. So, Team Leader Cai, what would you like to eat?"

Gu Huai couldn't keep chatting with Aunt Tan forever. Not to mention Cai Yan, he was quite hungry after a busy day.

I don't know why, but during the period of insomnia, I often didn't feel hungry. I would only eat when I felt like I should, and at most I would eat two meals a day, or even just one meal as a perfunctory meal. But recently, as my mental state has gradually improved, my appetite has also become more apparent.

"I'm not familiar with this place either, so just order a few dishes that you think are good. No need for fancy dishes, something simple will do."

"Row."

Gu Huai didn't refuse. He might have feigned politeness with others, but Cai Yan wasn't that kind of person. She couldn't be bothered to waste her energy on such insincere courtesy. What if it was only directed at her? It was hard to say.

Gu Huai ordered a few familiar home-style dishes without even looking at the menu. Aunt Tan smiled and nodded, "Okay, just a moment, I'll have your Uncle Guo prepare them quickly. Oh, and if you want drinks, please help yourselves; there are quite a few people here right now, and we're a bit busy."

"I know you're busy."

Seeing Gu Huai slowly put away his smile beside her, Cai Yan looked at him curiously.

"You're quite an interesting person. You don't seem as friendly to your colleagues as you are to this boss lady."

Gu Huai thought for a moment, "It hasn't come to that. It's just that Aunt Tan is really a nice person. She's been able to run her shop here for almost ten years. The food is one thing, but her character is another. Although that's not my strength, I feel comfortable around her, so I'm naturally more friendly."

Cai Yan nodded as if she understood, "But I think she's quite warm towards you, like she's your own child."

"Don't talk nonsense. He has children. I've even met him. He works in Haicheng and is very handsome."

Cai Yan laughed, "Maybe it's because their child is far away and they see you as a child?"

"Why do we have to build this kind of relationship? Relationships between people can be very simple, okay?"

Gu Huai helped disassemble the bowls and chopsticks. Normally, he would just eat whatever was clean and wouldn't get sick, without ever washing them. But this time, because Cai Yan was there, he made sure to rinse both of their bowls and chopsticks with hot water.

The sidewalks were bustling with people, quite different from the busy streets. Here, people didn't seem to be in a hurry; they slowed down, as if enjoying the slower pace of life.

She looked around, then turned to Gu Huai, who was waiting for the food, and asked, "Would you like a drink?"

"Who will take you home if I've been drinking?"

Gu Huai asked in an annoyed tone.

"I can call a designated driver."

"That's too much trouble, and designated drivers aren't cheap either. And do you have to drink alcohol with meals?"

Gu Huai hadn't realized the other person had such a strong drinking habit. He seemed so calm at work, so why did he always insist on drinking when eating?
"Don't you think this kind of place has a great atmosphere for drinking?"

She asked.

Gu Huai thought for a moment, "I do drink a bottle of beer when I eat alone, but I won't this time."

Hearing Gu Huai's words, Cai Yan narrowed her eyes.

Gu Huai felt that her expression made him think that she was brewing some bad plan, or in short, she had ill intentions.

"How about this, I'll have dinner with you now, and then we can go for drinks together afterward, okay?"

"What do you mean, 'have dinner with me'? Didn't you say you wanted to have dinner with me?!"

Gu Huai's eyes widened.

To be honest, after running around all day, I really missed my warm little home, even more than I wanted to spend time with this beautiful woman.

Cai Yan looked at Gu Huai, her eyes wide, and she looked at him with exceptional sincerity.

"What's the difference? A man should be more generous, and I'll treat you to drinks, so you won't lose out."

"I have to go to work tomorrow, it's not a good day for heavy drinking."

Gu Huai said with a headache.

Cai Yan looked at Gu Huai seriously and said, "Why do people always worry about tomorrow? Tomorrow is infinite, it will always exist, and there will always be things to do. Giving up the happiness you can have today because of tomorrow is a waste of life."

Gu Huai immediately raised his hands in surrender.

"I give up, Master Cai, stop reading."

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(End of this chapter)