Chapter 17: Have You Heard of the Phrase ‘Beauty is a Feast’?

Su Xiaoli glanced at the time; it was already 11:40 a.m.

“Let’s go! Let’s eat out!” Su Xiaoli stood up and stretched.

“What do you feel like eating? It’s my treat,” Tang Feng offered.

“I don’t have anything particular in mind. How about KFC?” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“Sure!” Tang Feng readily agreed. For him, as long as they could eat together, it didn’t matter what the meal was.

They went downstairs.

Some neighbors were already returning from work.

Seeing the two together, they couldn’t help but give them a second glance.

After all, both Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli could be considered a match made in heaven.

Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli were well aware of the gazes but chose not to address it directly.

“Wait a second!” Just as Su Xiaoli was about to get her bicycle, Tang Feng called out.

“What’s up?” Su Xiaoli turned around.

“Can I give you a ride?” Tang Feng proposed.

“Okay.” Su Xiaoli hesitated for a moment but ultimately agreed.

“Come on, get on!” Tang Feng, seeing her agreement, was visibly excited.

Su Xiaoli took the seat behind him.

Tang Feng pedaled the bicycle, slowly heading towards KFC.

However, when they reached a crossroads, for some reason, Tang Feng suddenly stopped.

Due to inertia, Su Xiaoli instinctively wrapped her arms around his waist.

“Are you okay? Didn’t scare you, did I?” Tang Feng turned around, asking with concern.

“No,” Su Xiaoli shook her head, “Why did you suddenly stop?”

“I was so focused on riding; I didn’t notice it was a red light. I looked up and saw the red light, so I had to stop quickly.”

“Be careful,” Su Xiaoli advised him.

“I will.”

Soon, they arrived at KFC.

This was the first KFC in Binjiang District, and it had been open for less than a year.

In Tang Feng’s memory, three more KFC outlets would open in Binjiang District, each doing exceptionally well.

Tang Feng parked the bicycle and led Su Xiaoli inside.

Despite it being lunchtime, the restaurant wasn’t very crowded.

The server greeted them with a smile, “What would you like to eat?”

“You order first,” Tang Feng gestured to Su Xiaoli.

Su Xiaoli didn’t hesitate, ordering a burger, a box of popcorn chicken, and a strawberry sundae.

Tang Feng ordered a burger, two egg tarts, and a cola.

The total came to fifty-six yuan.

Tang Feng took out a neatly folded hundred-yuan bill from his pocket.

“Let me pay,” Su Xiaoli insisted, handing the server fifty-six yuan before Tang Feng could react.

The server glanced at them but said nothing.

Soon, their order was ready.

Tang Feng carried the tray to a window-side table and sat down.

Su Xiaoli sat across from him.

The eyes of other customers occasionally fell on them, making Su Xiaoli feel somewhat uncomfortable.

They chatted sporadically.

While Su Xiaoli was focused on her burger, she looked up to find Tang Feng watching her intently.

“Why aren’t you eating?” Su Xiaoli frowned at him.

“I feel full already,” Tang Feng replied.

“Nonsense! You barely ate anything this morning, and you haven’t eaten much now!” Su Xiaoli didn’t believe him.

“Have you not heard of the phrase ‘beauty is a feast’? I feel like just looking at you is enough, even if I don’t eat,” Tang Feng said with a happy smile.

“Smooth talker!” Su Xiaoli turned her attention back to her burger, avoiding his gaze.

Tang Feng watched her eat bite by bite, feeling waves of emotion inside.

“Are you going to eat or not?” Su Xiaoli, having finished her burger and seeing Tang Feng still staring at her, asked indignantly.

“Eat! How could I not eat such delicious food?” Tang Feng picked up his burger and started to eat heartily.

Now it was Su Xiaoli’s turn to watch him eat.

“Slow down!” she advised, pushing the cola towards him.

Tang Feng looked at her and chuckled.

Su Xiaoli scooped her sundae, eating it spoon by spoon.

When she was about halfway through, she seemed to have had enough and set it aside.

Tang Feng, having finished his meal, casually took her half-eaten sundae and continued eating.

His actions were so natural, as if he had done it many times before.

Su Xiaoli wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.

After Tang Feng finished the last bite of the sundae, Su Xiaoli asked, “Are you full? Do you want to order something else?”

“No need,” Tang Feng waved his hand, “Let’s go.”

They left KFC one after the other.

“Where shall we go next? Back home or to the supermarket for a stroll?” Su Xiaoli discussed with Tang Feng.

“It’s too hot, and college entrance exams are coming soon. I should focus on tutoring you. We can always go shopping after the exams,” Tang Feng reasoned.

“I’ll follow your lead.”

Then, Tang Feng got back on the bicycle, with Su Xiaoli in tow, heading home.

“Do you want to take a nap?” Su Xiaoli suggested as they entered the living room.

“Huh?” Tang Feng was momentarily puzzled.

“If you’re tired, you can sleep in my room for a bit,” Su Xiaoli offered.

Tang Feng was tempted.

After all, he had never been to Su Xiaoli’s bedroom in his memory.

However, he ultimately declined.

He knew the coming days were crucial for Su Xiaoli.

He had to use every moment to tutor her.

Su Xiaoli didn’t comment on his refusal.

Tang Feng resumed tutoring her.

Time flew by quickly.

It was already 5:30 p.m.

“I should go,” Tang Feng said reluctantly.

He wished he could spend every hour with her.

“Do you want to stay a bit longer? My dad hasn’t come back yet,” Su Xiaoli suggested.

“Sure!” Tang Feng agreed without hesitation.

Just then, the sound of keys turning in the door was heard.

Tang Feng smiled bitterly.

Su Gang walked in.

“Uncle Su!” Tang Feng greeted him promptly.

“Have you finished studying?” Su Gang asked with a smile.

“Just finished.”

“Do you want to stay for dinner?” Su Gang invited him.

“No need,” Su Gang gestured, “I have things to do at home. Goodbye, Uncle!”

With that, Tang Feng opened the door and hurried away.

Su Gang watched his departing figure, shaking his head.

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