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Chapter 15: No WeChat? Why Didn’t You Say You Don’t Have a Phone?

“People in this world are like that, they love to joke,” Chen Yuan said as he got out of the taxi with Clovie and explained the driver’s words.

Clovie nodded. She felt happy when she heard the driver’s comment, yet Chen Yuan’s reaction discouraged her.

It seemed Teacher still treated her as a little girl, even though this was not their original world.

They reached the university town, where most of the pedestrians were college students.

Although freshmen had not officially reported, upper-class students had already attended a week of classes.

Because it was mealtime, many students looked for food.

Simply by virtue of Clovie’s striking white hair, she attracted countless eyes.

Added to that was her stunning face and figure.

Only then did Chen Yuan notice how outstanding the white hair was.

Even though college campuses allowed any hair color, a student still looked better with a normal style.

With her looks, Clovie would look fine even with black hair, and it would not affect her beauty.

Chen Yuan silently considered taking her to dye it, and at that moment a bold boy walked over to ask for her WeChat.

Hey, I’m standing right here! he thought.

Sure enough, boys who claimed they dared not ask for WeChat were lying; when they met a true beauty, they tried even with a goalkeeper in front of the goal.

Clovie obviously did not know what WeChat was, but from the boys’ behavior she guessed their intent.

When she had gone out incognito as queen, strangers had also tried to strike up conversation and ask for her gloves.

She had generously given a man one glove and then watched him kiss it repeatedly.

Facing this situation again, she felt both nervous and disgusted. She coldly answered the boys, “I don’t have it.”

After speaking, she glanced at Chen Yuan as if asking whether she had handled it properly.

Chen Yuan patted her head. “Looks like you already know some basics of this world.”

He believed she had encountered this before and therefore reacted decisively.

The affectionate gesture made the remaining boys retreat at once.

The rejected boys grumbled inwardly: No WeChat? Why not say you don’t have a phone? If you don’t want to give it, just say so. Don’t stab us in the heart!

Clovie obediently let Chen Yuan pat her head and felt her mood soar.

Teacher patted my head again…

She had wanted days like this, and now she finally enjoyed them.

They passed dense crowds and rows of fragrant restaurants until Chen Yuan led her upstairs to a self-service barbecue place.

The smell inside made Clovie swallow.

She had been hungry for days; in the morning she only drank porridge, and her stomach already growled while they walked by other eateries.

“We must eat enough to get our money’s worth,” Chen Yuan joked when he saw her shining eyes.

“Okay!” she answered.

The waitstaff were extremely busy; the restaurant always did booming business.

“Table for two?” a waiter asked.

“Yes,” Chen Yuan replied.

“Right this way.”

The server led them to a table, set out utensils, laid an oil sheet, and placed charcoal under the grill, then left.

“Let’s pick the dishes,” Chen Yuan said.

Clovie did not understand the process, so she followed him closely.

The place was crowded; if Chen Yuan disappeared, she might not find him.

They reached the food counter full of fresh ingredients.

Chen Yuan handed her a large basket and took one himself.

Then he piled beef, pork, and mutton into his own basket.

Watching him sweep every tray of fresh beef into the basket, Clovie paused in surprise.

So you simply take them?

Amazed, she picked up a plate of good-looking sausage.

As soon as she moved it, a cook behind the counter filled the empty spot.

She lifted her head. “Oh…”

How magical… it refilled automatically…

She tested it again, taking the last plate of some meatballs and placing it in her basket, then watched to see how it refilled.

She waited a long time, yet nothing happened.

Does it refuse to refill because I’m staring at it? Then I won’t look, she thought and shifted her gaze.

Chen Yuan soon filled his basket and walked over. He saw her apparently battling thin air.

“What’s wrong?” He looked into her basket; it held only sausage and fish balls. “Don’t you want anything?”

“It’s amazing, Teacher,” she said with wonder. “How do they refill automatically?”

“Automatically?” Chen Yuan glanced at the counter and could picture the cooks inside racing around.

“I took a plate of sausage and another appeared at once, but when I took these meatballs nothing came out.”

“There are people inside. When you take a plate, they put out another.”

He pointed toward another opening where a hand extended a stack of beef.

“Then why not this one—”

“They probably haven’t finished preparing those.”

“Oh…”

“Let’s go eat first,” Chen Yuan said. He already held plenty; later he could fetch whatever she liked.

“Alright.”

Clovie carried her basket with only two plates and followed him.

Back at their table, Chen Yuan placed her sausage and fish balls on the grill, then added his own meats.

Next he mixed a dipping sauce. He liked dry spices, so he scooped chili powder, pepper, and crushed sesame.

Clovie imitated him, sniffing each spice before adding it.

Chen Yuan also mixed an oil dish for her so she could choose whichever sauce she preferred.

When everything was ready, they waited for the meat to cook.

Chen Yuan sprayed oil on the grill and flipped the pieces.

Clovie stared, her gaze switching between him and the meat.

He guessed she praised him inwardly and felt proud.

Teacher knows so much, she thought.

While the two grilled meat, someone else secretly took their photo.

“Who is that girl? Is she from our university?”

Liu Nan and Zhou Chengcheng happened to eat lunch in the same restaurant. After a busy morning, Zhou Chengcheng treated Liu Nan to a hearty meal in thanks.

“I don’t know. If she were from our school we’d recognize her. That hair alone is eye-catching,” Zhou Chengcheng said.

“Should we send this to Yu Enqi?” she asked.

“Better not. Isn’t it good that Chen Yuan finally saw the light? You also felt sorry for him when he was with Yu Enqi,” Liu Nan replied.

“That’s not it. I want Yu Enqi to feel bad,” Zhou Chengcheng said, her clear eyes shining with mischief.

“Let her see a prettier girl with Chen Yuan; it’ll hurt worse than swallowing iron pills.”

Liu Nan was stunned; she had not expected Zhou Chengcheng to be this wicked. “I thought you would play saint.”

“She and Li Ailin gossip about Chen Yuan all day. Chen Yuan treats her so well. I can’t stand it. I kindly advised her and she cut ties with me. I’ve disliked her for a long time,” Zhou Chengcheng said as she bit into roast meat.

She was warm-hearted, but she was also a champion of justice.

Liu Nan had seen Yu Enqi upset that morning, probably because of this. She loved good drama, especially when justice prevailed.

“Fine, send it,” she agreed.

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