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"Sister Liu, how's business now? Still as busy as ever?"

"That's great! It's packed with students eating here every evening; sometimes there's even a queue!"

Sister Liu laughed heartily and pointed to the surrounding stalls.

"Look how early it is, there are already quite a few people here. Please have a seat, I'll go get you some food. Try it, it tastes just as good as before!"

"Great! I've been craving this for so long!" Lin Xuan nodded with a smile.

Sister Liu smiled, turned around, and went back into the shop quickly.

Chen Xiaoran sat down next to Lin Xuan, looking around the small shop with curiosity.

She looked around, sniffing the air with her little nose, enjoying the fragrance.

"Did you used to come here often?"

Lin Xuan nodded, his eyes filled with nostalgia:

"Yes, I worked here when I was in college to support myself."

"real?"

Chen Xiaoran stared wide-eyed, her face filled with astonishment, as if she had heard something unbelievable.

But judging from how familiar the two of them seemed, it didn't seem like they were faking it.

"Why would I lie to you?" Lin Xuan smiled, stood up, and said, "Wait here, I'll go get some good stuff."

He walked to a corner next to the shop, where there was an old well with a wooden board covering the wellhead and a stone on top of it.

Lifting the wooden plank revealed a dark well opening, and a blast of cold air rushed out.

He pulled a net bag out of the well; it was filled with soda.

The bottle is an old-fashioned glass bottle, cool and refreshing to the touch.

He took two bottles, walked back, and handed one to Chen Xiaoran.

"Try it, this is soda cooled in well water, it doesn't taste the same as the ones in the refrigerator, it's naturally cool, not that bone-chilling cold."

Chen Xiaoran took the soda, feeling its icy temperature, and looked incredulous.

"Nonsense! What's the difference? It's just cold, isn't it?"

But she still obediently took it, opened the bottle cap, and took a small sip.

"Hmm~"

She stared wide-eyed and nodded repeatedly.

"You know what, it really does feel different! It's especially refreshing, a very comfortable coolness!"

"Right!"

Lin Xuan also took a sip, feeling the cool sensation flow from his throat all the way to his stomach, which was very refreshing and made him feel much more energetic.

He leaned back in his chair, looking at the familiar scene around him, his eyes filled with memories, a faint smile on his lips.

Chen Xiaoran put down her soda and nudged him with her shoulder: "Tell me quickly."

"What did you say?"

"Your past! You really worked here during your university years?"

Lin Xuan smiled.

"It's true, my family was poor when I was young. My parents struggled to send me to university, and then they both passed away. In order to finish my studies, I had to support myself."

He paused, his tone tinged with emotion.

"The place where I stayed the longest was Sister Liu's. She was a good person and took special care of me. She also paid me more than other places."

"Actually, I know that Sister Liu deliberately wanted to help me; she is my benefactor."

"Hehe, and this beer chicken is really delicious! I can eat three big bowls of rice in one meal! Sister Liu always gives me extra meat, saying that I work hard and should eat more."

......

Lin Xuan talked nonstop, recounting several interesting stories from back then.

Chen Xiaoran rested her chin on her hands, listening intently.

"But what about now?"

She waited for Lin Xuan to finish speaking, then tilted her head and asked in confusion.

"Why did you become a boss now?"

"Uh-huh!"

Lin Xuan smiled, a smile tinged with self-deprecation.

"Because... he's dating a rich woman!"

"what?"

Chen Xiaoran was taken aback.

She considered countless possibilities, but this was the one she hadn't thought of.

"Otherwise, why would I have become like this?"

"Through your own efforts?"

Lin Xuan smiled, feeling no shame whatsoever, but rather self-righteous.

If you're going to date a rich woman, it's because you have the ability and charm to attract her attention!

It's not shameful!

"Okay, fine."

Chen Xiaoran processed the information, her eyes darted around, and then her eyes lit up.

"Then you're amazing too! Don't worry, I'm a little rich woman too, you can rely on me!"

As she spoke, she chuckled, patted her chest, and looked quite proud.

"That's great! Cheers, let's toast to my new rich girlfriend!"

"Cheers!"

A crisp sound rang out, and both of them laughed.

As the two talked, the sky gradually darkened.

Only the last rays of sunset remained on the horizon, orange-red, slowly swallowed by darkness.

The colorful lights in front of each stall lit up, red, green, and yellow, forming a continuous expanse.

Students gradually arrived at the small square.

"Come on, Xiaolin, Xiaoran, you must be starving!"

As we were chatting, Sister Liu brought out a large bowl of beer-braised chicken and carefully placed it on the table; the bowl was still steaming.

"Here's the first serving of beer chicken, you guys go first! There are some pickled vegetables over there, help yourselves!"

Instantly, a fragrant aroma filled the air, wafting towards the nose.

It had a rich, savory aroma, mixed with the malty scent of beer and the meaty fragrance of chicken.

The steaming heat went straight into my nose, making my mouth water.

Lin Xuan's eyes lit up, and he excitedly leaned forward to take a deep sniff.

"This is the taste I've been missing so much, Sister Liu!"

Chen Xiaoran's eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly, her nose twitching.

It smells really good!

"Haha, that's great! Eat as much as you want today, it's on me!" Sister Liu laughed heartily, hands on her hips.

"Okay! Thanks in advance, sis!"

Lin Xuan didn't stand on ceremony and got up to get rice and pickled vegetables as if he knew the way well.

"Don't mention it! Xiao Ran, eat more, you're so thin! Eat more meat to nourish yourself! I picked out this chicken myself at the market, it's very fresh!"

"Okay, thank you, Sister Liu~" Chen Xiaoran smiled sweetly, her voice soft and sweet.

Sister Liu didn't rush to get busy. She just plopped down and stared at Chen Xiaoran.

The more she looked at the girl, the prettier she seemed. She thought, "That's wonderful!"

"By the way, Xiao Ran."

Sister Liu suddenly spoke, her eyes lighting up.

"When are you planning to get married? I'll definitely be there to give my blessings and a big red envelope!"

marry?

Chen Xiaoran was taken aback, and her face turned red after hearing this.

"Sister Liu, I'm still in school..."

She spoke softly.

"Oh, so you're still in school!"

Sister Liu suddenly realized and slapped her thigh.

"Okay, no rush, let's talk about it after you graduate, haha! Anyway, Xiaolin isn't going anywhere!"

"Uh-huh..."

Chen Xiaoran lowered her head and responded somewhat shyly.

"Putting everything else aside, Xiaolin is a good and kind person; I really made the right choice!"

"Let me tell you, when he worked for me, he was never afraid of hardship or fatigue. He did all kinds of work and had a good temper. Once when I was sick, he stayed here alone for three days."

"Later, he even tutored my daughter for free, refusing to accept any payment! Sigh, such a good young man is hard to find these days!"

As Sister Liu spoke, she became more and more enthusiastic, never putting her thumb down.

"Sister Liu, two orders of beer chicken, please!"