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Chapter 79: As Long As There’s Food

“Bingbin, did you miss me?”

Shen Qingxuan hugged Jiang Yubing tightly, his voice brimming with tender longing.

Jiang Yubing nestled in his embrace, hesitated for a moment, then answered softly, “Just a tiny bit.”

“Only a tiny bit?”

Shen Qingxuan feigned displeasure and loosened his hold slightly.

He placed both hands on her shoulders, his face overflowing with grievance.

“I’ve been missing you since we parted this morning.”

“What? A tiny bit isn’t enough? Are you that controlling?”

Jiang Yubing deliberately raised an eyebrow.

She loved seeing her idiot husband flustered like this.

His expressions always struck her as unbearably cute.

“Fine! Jiang Yubing, since you don’t miss me, I won’t hug you anymore.”

True to his words, Shen Qingxuan released his arms from around her.

“Oh really? Shen Qingxuan, now you’re calling me by my full name?”

Jiang Yubing saw through his act immediately, torn between irritation and amusement.

As she spoke, she reached out and lightly pinched his ear.

Her fingers barely applied pressure, turning the gesture into playful banter.

Nearby, Zhao Hu watched their affectionate display and shuddered dramatically.

He couldn’t resist complaining, “I can’t take this. Have some mercy on us single people!”

He even shook his shoulders exaggeratedly, his face scrunched in mock disgust.

Zhang Yunhao’s reaction starkly contrasted Zhao Hu’s.

He quietly observed the couple’s teasing, his eyes betraying faint envy.

When would he ever experience such sweet romance?

Imagining himself bantering affectionately with a loved one someday, Zhang Yunhao’s lips unconsciously curved upward before drooping into melancholy.

The couple continued their playful tussle before gradually settling down.

With lingering laughter in his eyes, Shen Qingxuan took Jiang Yubing’s hand and said tenderly, “Get in the car, wife.”

He opened the car door, carefully shielding her head to prevent bumps.

“Where are we going?”

Jiang Yubing looked up at him, confusion evident in her gaze.

“Didn’t I promise yesterday to treat you to something delicious?”

Shen Qingxuan gently booped her nose, his eyes overflowing with doting warmth.

“Really?”

Jiang Yubing’s face instantly lit up with unconcealed excitement.

After a busy day, she’d completely forgotten about this promise until her idiot husband reminded her.

This marked his first time ever treating her to a meal!

“What would you like to eat?”

Shen Qingxuan asked.

Instead of answering, Jiang Yubing pointed into the distance.

“Husband, your friends are over there.”

Shen Qingxuan blinked in surprise.

He’d been waiting here awhile but hadn’t noticed any acquaintances passing by.

Following her finger, he finally spotted Zhang Yunhao and Zhao Hu standing roadside.

Why were they shooting him such judgmental looks?

Since the pair stood behind the Maybach, Shen Qingxuan hadn’t seen them from inside the vehicle.

After instructing Uncle Li the driver to leave first, Shen Qingxuan led Jiang Yubing toward the duo.

“Hu, Hao, what brings you here?”

Approaching them, Shen Qingxuan greeted warmly with a smile.

When no response came after several moments, he looked up to find both men crossing their arms and deliberately turning their faces away.

“What’s wrong with you two?”

Shen Qingxuan looked utterly bewildered, completely lost about this performance.

“Well, color me surprised!”

“Young Master Shen still remembers our names.”

Zhang Yunhao’s voice dripped with sarcasm.

Zhao Hu remained silent but nodded vigorously in agreement.

“Ahem! This is Bingbing’s family car.”

Realizing their misunderstanding, Shen Qingxuan explained with an awkward smile.

Zhang Yunhao initially wanted to mock Shen Qingxuan’s apparent gold-digging.

But catching Jiang Yubing’s icy sidelong glare, he wisely swallowed his words.

Zhang Yunhao grumbled internally.

Think you’re so great having the campus belle back you up?

He wasn’t jealous.

One second later.

Sniff…

Okay, maybe a little.

Damn Shen Qingxuan, you lucky dog!

Unaware of Jiang Yubing’s secret protection, Shen Qingxuan assumed his friends were merely sulking.

“Hao, why are you here?”

Shen Qingxuan scratched his head in confusion.

“Have you checked your messages all day?”

Zhang Yunhao huffed indignantly.

Some “brothers for life” they were!

This traitor abandoned his bros the moment he got a girlfriend.

Puzzled, Shen Qingxuan pulled out his phone and indeed found Zhang Yunhao’s message.

Zhang Yunhao: ｛Brother Xuan, my online crush is meeting me tomorrow! Need you as wingman ASAP!｝

“Would you believe me if I said I’ve been busy all day?”

Shen Qingxuan guiltily rubbed his nose after reading.

He knew how flimsy this excuse sounded.

“Of course! Why would Young Master Shen lie to someone like me?”

Zhang Yunhao smirked, his tone dripping with mock reverence.

He wasn’t truly angry, just mildly annoyed.

“Don’t be mad. I’ll treat you both to dinner.”

Shen Qingxuan instantly decoded Zhang Yunhao’s mood.

He mentally prepared his wallet for the impending blow.

But keeping his bros happy was worth the cost.

Zhang Yunhao’s expression immediately cleared, his usual grin returning as he nodded approvingly. “Now that’s more like it.”

He secretly rejoiced – free meal secured.

“I might forgive you, but Hu is another story.”

Zhang Yunhao suddenly shifted focus to Zhao Hu.

Zhao Hu had been idly playing with his phone nearby.

Hearing this, he looked up confusedly, scratched his buzzcut, and grinned. “I’m cool with it. As long as there’s food.”

Ever practical, good food solved all problems in his world.

Zhang Yunhao facepalmed dramatically.

Why did he even bring this glutton along?

The guy’s food obsession was equal parts hilarious and exasperating.

“By the way, Hao, what’s this about your online meetup?”

Shen Qingxuan suddenly recalled Zhang Yunhao’s earlier message.

“It’s Youyou, the girl I game with all the time.”

Zhang Yunhao pulled out his phone, scrolling through chat records with Youyou, beaming.

Shen Qingxuan frowned slightly at hearing “Youyou.”

That girl reeked of green tea bitch energy (Fake Innocence).

It’s why he never used voice chat when gaming with her.

“Hao, you can’t handle someone like Youyou.”

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