Qiu Yingying is reborn and bound to a learning system.

Qiu Yingying's constant jumping and disruptive antics completely exhausted Qi Dian's patience. He looked at the colorful beverage bottles on the table, then at Qiu Yingying's innocent-looking face, and finally at Andy, his tone filled with suppressed displeasure: "Andy, I originally thought we could have a pleasant time alone together, but I didn't expect..."

His fingers gripped the tablecloth tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, and his chest heaved violently, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry. However, in front of Andy, he dared not lash out, and could only swallow his anger, his cheeks slightly puffed out, and a flash of sinister glint in his eyes.

As he spoke, he deliberately glanced at Qiu Yingying casually. The disdain in his eyes was undisguised, piercing like needles, as if Qiu Yingying was something unworthy of being served, tainting his carefully arranged Western meal.

Qiu Yingying, with her sharp eyes, instantly caught that gaze. She immediately raised an eyebrow and glared back without hesitation, her bright eyes filled with sharpness, showing no fear whatsoever. Little brat, you dare look down on me? Who's afraid of who!

Andy witnessed the exchange of glances. Her hand holding the plum juice paused slightly, and the temperature in her eyes dropped even further. It was just a little girl having a meal with him; even if she caused trouble, it was just childish mischief. For him to put on such a face was petty and lacked manners.

"It was quite enjoyable." Andy put down his plum juice, his expression calm and his tone unwavering. "Yingying is very interesting. Being with her is much more interesting than talking about work and the past."

Qi Dian choked, his face darkening further. He remained silent for a moment, then abruptly stood up, casually tugging at the hem of his shirt, unaware that his action betrayed a hint of exasperation: "In that case, I'll head back first. This restaurant isn't cheap; it'll be more cost-effective for me to take the subway home."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Yingying almost burst out laughing. Keep pretending! She vividly remembered Qi Dian's considerable wealth in her past life; what was he doing here, putting on this act of being thrifty and frugal?

Upon hearing this, Andy merely glanced at him, her clear eyes seeming to see right through him, until Qi Dian looked away uncomfortably. "There's no need," Andy said softly, her eyes lingering on the logo on his clothes, clearly aware that he was faking poverty. She was confused, yet her expression held an undeniable certainty. "Okay, goodbye."

One sentence pierced through Qi Dian's pretense. He thought he should at least try to persuade him to stay; the embarrassment on his face was almost impossible to hide. He chuckled dryly, said nothing more, grabbed his briefcase, and hurriedly left the restaurant without even a proper goodbye. As he reached the restaurant entrance, he kicked a roadside trash can hard, then quickly withdrew his foot, as if afraid of being seen.

Watching Qi Dian flee in disarray, Qiu Yingying slammed her hand on the table and jumped up, excitedly giving Andy a victory sign: "Andy, you've won big!"

Andy was amused by her excited appearance, and the coldness in his eyes turned into tenderness: "You are such a little troublemaker."

She had already mentally added Qi Dian to her "don't get to know him too well" list. Online, he seemed logical and articulate, but in person, she discovered he was not only pretentious but also narrow-minded and opportunistic. Chatting was fine, but she decided it was best to avoid meeting him again.

Qiu Yingying stuck out her tongue and conscientiously began clearing away the beverage bottles on the table, while secretly glancing at the system panel as she did so—the progress bar for the task "[Disrupt the initial affinity between Andy and Qi Dian]" jumped directly to 100%, the golden words "Task Completed" shining brightly, and the rewards were credited to her account: the "Eloquent Tongue" skill scroll activated, 1x Constitution Enhancement Liquid, and 1x Andy-specific Gene Defect Removal Cookie. [After consuming it, Andy will have no further hidden dangers during future checkups; she is healthy and has no genetic problems.]

She was secretly overjoyed, but looked at Andy with a serious expression: "Andy, don't be mad at me. I just think that person is a bit unreliable."

“I’m not angry.” Andy stood up, picked up her bag from the back of the chair, and said in a light tone, “On the contrary, I should thank you.” She paused, then added, “His act of trying to appear poor was really baffling.”

The two walked out of the Western restaurant side by side, the warm afternoon sun shining on them. Qiu Yingying's excitement hadn't subsided. Andy opened the car door parked by the roadside and gestured with his chin at her: "Get in, you little devil. Tell me, what do you want to eat? It's on me today."

Qiu Yingying's eyes lit up, but she waved her hands repeatedly: "No, no, no! I ruined your date, so I have to treat you! I know a super delicious crab roe noodle shop nearby. The owner uses fresh crab roe every day, and it smells so good you'll swallow your tongue!"

Andy raised an eyebrow, got into the driver's seat, and fastened his seatbelt: "Are you sure? That store isn't cheap."

"Yes, yes!" Qiu Yingying quickly got into the passenger seat, patted her pocket, and said smugly, "My income has been very stable lately, my wallet is bulging!"

Andy chuckled, said nothing more, started the car, and merged into the traffic. They sped along and soon arrived at the crab roe noodle shop that Qiu Yingying had mentioned. A long queue had already formed in front of the shop. Qiu Yingying pulled Andy to stand obediently at the end of the line. Just as they settled in, her phone dinged.

It was a text message from Qu Xiaoxiao, her words filled with anxiety: How's the situation? Has that guy surnamed Wei bullied you? My feet are swollen like buns, I'm so worried!

Qiu Yingying looked at the text message and couldn't help but smile. She quickly typed a reply: Success! Qi Dian was so angry his face turned green, and he slunk away! I'll come see you after I finish my noodles!

After sending the text message, she looked up at Andy, her smile impossible to hide.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, it was finally their turn to sit down. Qiu Yingying, familiar with the place, ordered two bowls of the premium crab roe noodles, along with two servings of drunken crab and a small side dish to cleanse the palate. The kitchen staff worked quickly, and in just over ten minutes, two steaming bowls of crab roe noodles were brought to the table.

In the white porcelain bowl, thin, round noodles stood out, evenly coated with a thick, golden-yellow crab roe oil, topped with a generous layer of carefully removed crab roe and meat. The orange-yellow color was incredibly tempting. The restaurant thoughtfully sprinkled on some finely chopped scallions, their vibrant green adding an extra touch of allure to the golden crab oil. As steam rose, the rich aroma of crab mingled with the fragrance of noodles, filling the air and making one's stomach rumble.

Qiu Yingying picked up her chopsticks and eagerly helped Andy mix the noodles, explaining as she did so, "Andy, look! By mixing the crab oil and noodles like this, every noodle is coated with crab roe. One bite is incredibly satisfying! This owner is honest; they use only fresh, live hairy crabs, and they prepare everything fresh daily—absolutely no adulteration!"

Andy looked at the glistening noodles in the bowl, inhaling the enticing aroma, and a hint of anticipation flickered in her eyes. She picked up her chopsticks, took a bite, and the rich, savory crab roe flavor exploded on her tongue—fresh without being fishy, ​​mellow and lingering. The noodles were cooked perfectly, chewy and smooth, with a subtle alkaline aroma, blending seamlessly with the rich crab roe oil. After swallowing, a delicate crab flavor lingered on her lips and teeth, leaving her with an unforgettable aftertaste.

Andy couldn't help but smile, chewing slowly with a satisfied look in his eyes: "It really is delicious."

She put down her chopsticks, looked at the bustling traffic outside the window, and sighed softly, "Back in my life abroad, I got used to eating boiled vegetables and sandwiches, which were so bland. Coming back and meeting you all, I realized that eating can be so interesting."

She recounted the delicious food she had enjoyed during this time, her voice filled with laughter: "Fan Shengmei's braised pork was tender and flavorful, rich but not greasy; Guan Juer's mother sent me braised duck, which was so fragrant and delicious that it got better with every bite; and the cured meat you brought was so shiny and oily after steaming, I could eat two big bowls of rice with it; not to mention the hot pot we had together last time, the red oil broth was bubbling away, and the tripe and duck intestines were cooked up and down, it was so spicy and satisfying, and so warm and comforting."

Andy sighed softly, his eyes softening with an unprecedented tenderness: "With so much delicious food, I think I really don't want to go abroad again."

Qiu Yingying nodded repeatedly, deeply agreeing: "That's right! Chinese cuisine is so vast and profound, you could never try it all in a lifetime!"

As she spoke, she took out her phone and snapped a series of photos of the crab roe noodles in front of her. The golden crab roe, the chewy noodles, and the street scene outside the window created a perfect composition. She skillfully edited the photos and added the caption: "Today's happiness comes from crab roe noodles! Freshly peeled crab roe, so fragrant it'll make you stomp your feet, everyone who eats it will be mesmerized!" She then casually posted it to her Weibo account.

Then I opened a video app, edited a close-up video of the crab roe noodles I had just filmed, added some cheerful background music, and clicked send.

After doing all that, she happily continued eating her noodles, muttering to herself, "I've now surpassed 100,000 followers on Weibo and Kuaishou! I get likes and comments every day, and quite a few Google merchants are asking me for collaborations. It's another source of income!"

She ate her noodles, her mind racing as she calculated: the bonuses from previous projects, the pocket money from system tasks, the income from GG invitations, plus the reward for completing this task—all added up, her savings had already steadily surpassed 120 million!

This number made Qiu Yingying overjoyed, and she even ate her noodles faster.

Andy couldn't help but laugh at her greedy little face. "Little money-grubber, are you so happy?"

Qiu Yingying chuckled, looked up, her eyes sparkling: "Of course I'm happy! With money, I can buy gifts for Mom and Dad, and treat them to delicious food, isn't that great!"

Sunlight streamed through the glass window, bathing the two of them in warmth. The crab roe noodles on the table were still steaming, their aroma wafting through the air, making time seem to slow down.