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Seeing that the situation seemed to be getting out of control, Su Chen quickly clarified: "Auntie, you may have misunderstood. We are not dating."

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Chapter 351: Xiangling is misunderstood

"Huh?! But..." The aunt wanted to say something.

At this time, Xiangling also added: "Aunt, Brother Su Chen is right, we are really not dating."

She obviously didn't want this little misunderstanding to continue to expand.

The auntie kept asking, "Then why are you still holding hands?"

She pointed at their arms, which were tightly linked together. Xiangling had not noticed this action, and Su Chen did not show any refusal...

Xiangling suddenly realized what had happened and felt extremely ashamed: "Ah, I'm sorry! I...I didn't realize it."

After a few seconds, she reacted and quickly let go of her hand. Her cheeks were slightly flushed and she kept a distance from Su Chen.

Seeing Xiangling suddenly become at a loss, Su Chen couldn't help but sigh - did she realize it now? Then why did she act as if nothing had happened before?

Looking at Xiangling's embarrassment, Su Chen felt helpless, but also felt that the sense of distance brought by this embarrassment was somewhat cute.

"Aunt, please don't tell my father about this." Xiangling's voice was filled with pleading, and her eyes revealed a kind of earnest expectation. However, in the face of Xiangling's request, the aunt pretended not to hear and continued to be busy with her own things.

Xiangling thought quickly and tried to exchange food for her: "If you can promise me, I can treat you to three consecutive days of meals at Wanmin Hall."

After hearing this, the aunt's eyes lit up and she responded half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Okay, since you took the initiative to bring it up, I won't be polite."

Seeing that the aunt finally gave in, Xiangling breathed a sigh of relief. Although she felt a little helpless, she still nodded with a wry smile on her face.

After saying goodbye to the aunt, Xiangling seemed a little absent-minded. Her pace slowed down and she was obviously struggling with something.

Su Chen noticed her abnormality and asked with concern: "Xiangling, what's wrong? You seem to be quite familiar with that auntie..."

Xiangling quickly shook her head, trying to hide her feelings: "No, nothing, let's just keep going."

Her eyes were somewhat evasive, and she was obviously trying to avoid Su Chen's further questioning.

Although Su Chen was curious, he did not pursue the matter further and chose to respect Xiang Ling's privacy.

After this unexpected episode, they finally arrived at Wanmin Hall.

When we arrived at Wanmin Hall, it was already full and crowded with people.

Seeing Master Mao busy and exhausted, Xiang Ling subconsciously retreated behind Su Chen and whispered, "Brother Su Chen, can you help me block it..."

Before she finished her words, Master Mao's voice rang out like thunder: "Xiangling, you finally came back, didn't you? Come and help!"

Faced with Master Mao's voice that almost shook the mountains and rivers, Xiangling did not dare to resist at all. She could only walk out slowly from behind Su Chen, her face full of reluctance and helplessness.

Master Mao's voice was like thunder, urging Xiangling to act quickly: "What are you waiting for? Hurry up!"

His urging made the air heavier.

Xiangling responded immediately, although she was a little flustered: "Okay, okay! I'll go right away!"

After calming down Master Mao's anxiety, Xiangling turned to Su Chen with a hint of apology and said, "Brother Su Chen, I'm very sorry. It seems that the restaurant is so busy tonight. I may not be able to try to make new dishes..."

Su Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and offered his help: "Can I help? Maybe two people will be faster."

Xiangling's face immediately lit up with hope, and her voice was full of surprise and expectation: "Are you really willing to help?"

"Of course, I am quite confident in my cooking skills."

Suchen replied with a smile, his confidence and willingness to help others evident.

Xiangling couldn't help but say excitedly, "That's great! If time permits, we can even have a little cooking showdown!"

As she spoke, Xiangling happily ran to Su Chen, enthusiastically took his hand, and led him into the depths of the kitchen.

Entering the kitchen, Xiangling quickly put down her backpack, put on an apron, held the spatula in her hand, and began the busy preparation work.

Su Chen was not willing to be left behind. He followed Xiang Ling's steps, trying his best to imitate her movements and learning seriously.

Although the number of orders for Wanmintang surged after the Demon War, making everyone in the kitchen very busy, Xiangling found joy in this busyness.

She shared her happiness: "It is a great happiness for me to let customers taste my dishes and see their satisfied smiles."

Her face was filled with pure joy, but when she stole a glance at Suchen, a faint blush unconsciously tinged her cheeks.

"Especially what?" Su Chen asked curiously, his eyes gentle but firm.

At this moment, Master Mao's voice sounded again, with a hint of urgency: "Xiangling, is the sweet flower-stuffed chicken ready?"

Xiangling immediately responded: "Ah, just one last step!"

Her attention was interrupted by Master Mao's topic, and Su Chen did not continue to ask questions, but devoted himself to the work at hand.

Time passed by unknowingly, and as the customers in the store gradually dispersed, the sound of fireworks outside gradually subsided.

The lights in Wanmin Hall were still bright, and the hustle and bustle in the kitchen gradually faded into silence, but the friendship and cooperation between Xiangling and Su Chen quietly deepened on such a night.

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As the dust from the demon riot settled, the number of people on the streets seemed to thin out.

This phenomenon aroused Su Chen's curiosity. He looked at the street scene outside and asked, "The riot just ended, why are there fewer customers?" The store became relatively quiet, and Su Chen and Xiangling finally had a moment of rest.

Xiang Ling just smiled at Su Chen's question and answered mysteriously: "Wait a moment, you will understand soon."

She chose not to explain too much, but handed Su Chen a plate of freshly baked dishes -

"Come, try this new dish I made," she recommended confidently.

This dish reflects Xiangling's unique creativity and contains various exotic ingredients such as lizard tails and slime gel, and these foods are topped with a layer of fragrant Jueyun chili oil.

Su Chen was struggling with this dish. Although he knew it was Xiang Ling's masterpiece, he still hesitated when he thought of the unusual ingredients...

Xiang Ling noticed Su Chen's hesitation and couldn't help asking, "Why, is this dish not to your liking?"

"No, it's just..." Su Chen tried hard to find the right words.

Just then, his stomach made an inopportune protest of hunger.

Xiangling smiled when she heard the voice: "It seems that you are really hungry. Come, I hope this dish can satisfy you."

Faced with such a direct "reminder", Su Chen no longer refused and decided to give it a try: "Then I won't be polite!"

The two of them found a quiet corner and sat down. Su Chen carefully picked up a small piece with chopsticks, closed his eyes, and slowly put it into his mouth.

Xiangling excitedly leaned across the table, holding her chin with both hands, her eyes flashing with curiosity and anticipation about Su Chen's reaction.

Her eyes were fixed on Su Chen, trying to read his evaluation of the dish from his expression.

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Chapter 352 Watching Fireworks with Xiangling

When Su Chen gently put the piece of meat into his mouth, the first thing he felt was a strong spicy stimulation, which made him feel as if he was surrounded by flames for a moment, and an expression of pain unconsciously appeared on his face.

However, as the piece of meat was slowly chewed in his mouth, a rich gravy suddenly burst out, like a firework of taste, blooming in his mouth.

Then, the original spicy feeling began to gradually weaken, replaced by a fresh and comfortable coolness.

This unique change in taste greatly surprised Su Chen. Every chew of the meat brought him new taste enjoyment, making him immersed in it involuntarily.

From the initial pain to the subsequent enjoyment, Su Chen's change in expression undoubtedly brought Xiangling a small emotional roller coaster.

When Xiang Ling first saw Su Chen's almost exhausted look, she felt a little worried and disappointed, worried that her innovative dishes would not be well received.

But then, Su Chen's response, full of excitement and joy, immediately brightened Xiangling's mood: "This is simply delicious! Xiangling, how did you cook this dish? It's really great!"

Excited, Su Chen quickly picked up the piece of meat again and tasted it enthusiastically, as if the previous worry had never existed.

It seems that the suggestions he had made to Xiangling before were not only taken seriously by her, but also carried forward.

Xiangling looked at Su Chen, who was eating voraciously but with satisfaction, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of her mouth.

Her heart is filled with a sense of accomplishment and happiness, because being able to see her efforts recognized and bring culinary happiness to others is an incomparable happiness for her.

"Absolutely. I have taken note of all the advice you shared earlier."

Xiangling's face shone with pride, and then she enthusiastically explained to Su Chen the unique features of this new dish.

As Xiangling explained, time seemed to pass quietly amid her enthusiasm and details.

Su Chen found himself completely immersed in Xiangling's world and couldn't bear to interrupt her story which was filled with happiness.

An unconscious smile appeared on his face.

Xiangling suddenly stopped and asked uncertainly, "What's wrong? Did I make a mistake when introducing the steps?"

"Oh, no, you misunderstood..." Su Chen shook his head and explained, "It's just that you are sharing with joy like this now, which reminds me of a friend from the past..."

"Does that person...mean a lot to you?"

There was a hint of concern in Xiangling's tone.

Su Chen nodded slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

At that moment, the joyful atmosphere seemed to be tinged with a hint of sadness...

However, Xiangling quickly broke the silence with her energy and optimism: "Haha, by the way, I have a great place I want to take you to see!"

"Where are we going?" Su Chen asked curiously, caught off guard by her sudden proposal.

"Hey, follow me and you'll know! It should be about time..."

As Xiangling spoke, she took Su Chen's hand and almost dragged him out.

After running for a while, when the two finally stopped, Xiangling announced with satisfaction: "We're here!"

Along the way, she almost jogged to lead Su Chen forward. Now, they stood at the top of Tianheng Mountain, and the surrounding scenery unfolded like a magnificent painting.

"Xiangling, what are we doing in Tianheng Mountain?" Su Chen asked curiously, his eyes full of exploratory interest.

Xiangling patted Su Chen's shoulder gently, and then she stretched out her fingers and pointed at the scenery in the distance.

"Look over there!" There was a hint of excitement in her voice.

Su Chen followed Xiang Ling's guidance and saw the spectacular view of Liyue City at night. There were thousands of lights, and it seemed as if the entire city was covered in starlight.

"It's a beautiful view, isn't it?"

Xiangling turned her head, her eyes flashing with anticipation for Su Chen's approval.

Su Chen couldn't help but nod, his face showing genuine amazement. "It's really beautiful."

Xiangling's eyes softened, and she whispered, "How do you feel? Are you feeling better? When I feel down, I often come here..."

Su Chen turned around and his eyes fell on Xiang Ling. She was standing beside him, the sea breeze gently blowing through her hair, adding a bit of quiet beauty to this moment.

He hadn't expected Xiang Ling to bring him here specifically to boost his mood.

"Thank you very much."

Xiang Ling waved her hands and said with a smile: "No need to thank me. After all, we are already so familiar with each other... If you really want to express your gratitude, then later... later..."

Her voice suddenly became hesitant, as if she had difficulty saying something.

"after?"

Su Chen asked gently, encouraging her to continue.

At this time, Xiangling's head slowly lowered, her fingers entangled unconsciously, "Um... Brother Su Chen... Can you close your eyes for a while?"

At this moment, Xiangling's voice was as soft as a mosquito's.

"Okay, I'll close my eyes."

Although he didn't understand what Xiangling was planning, Su Chen still closed his eyes in trust.

As Su Chen closed his eyes, the world around him seemed to stop. All he could feel was his own steady heartbeat, and... another heartbeat that was vaguely synchronized with his own.

At that moment, Xiangling's voice floated softly, as if carrying some kind of magic -

"……I like……"

Her words were almost drowned out by the New Year's bells that rang at the same time.

The resounding bell sounded like the sound of nature, completely attracting the attention of both of them.

Su Chen slowly opened his eyes, and what greeted him was a breathtaking scene - it was like a scene from a fairy tale, with fireworks blooming in the sky, like a dream garden, colorful and lighting up the entire night sky.