Fu Yunzhou, who had initially considered going back, halted and approached Yuan Xi with evident restraint.

The table was adorned with several plates and small steamers, each containing six or seven exquisite and small xialongbao. Additionally, there were some simple yet appetizing dishes on the table alongside the xiaolongbao.

Yuan Xi had also placed two bowls of small wontons on the table.

“I noticed you didn’t eat much yesterday, so I prepared some wontons for you today. Just have a xiaolongbao and a bowl of wonton, and I’ll prepare congee for you tonight!”

As Yuan Xi said this, his expression carried a touch of pride, rendering him quite endearing. Yet, beneath his confident demeanor, there was a profound concern evident in his gaze when he looked at Fu Yunzhou.

“Although you might not feel it now, just by looking at your face and demeanor, one can tell you’re not feeling well. For your well-being, you need to heed my advice and eat more to boost your immune system!”

Yuan Xi continued, placing the food before Fu Yunzhou.

Fu Yunzhou looked at the generous portion in front of him, twice the amount he usually consumed.

Just by looking at the spread, Fu Yunzhou felt full and never felt this full before.

In his heart, he wanted to refuse but after meeting Yuan Xi’s concerned gaze, Fu Yunzhou swallowed the objections he wanted to say. Bowing his head, he began to eat the xiaolongbao before him. As he ate, Fu Yunzhou found himself reflecting on his actions.

Was he yielding to Yuan Xi’s gaze? Why was he compromising?

Yuan Xi didn’t pay much attention, and after looking at Fu Yunzhou obediently eating, he proceeded to enjoy his meal without any worries.

Yuan Xi ate much faster than Fu Yunzhou. After finishing his meal, he didn’t leave immediately but instead sipped on milk while looking at Fu Yunzhou eat. Once satisfied that Fu Yunzhou had finished, Yuan Xi let out a sigh of relief and poured a glass of water for him.

Touching his stomach, Fu Yunzhou glanced at Yuan Xi, feeling the urge to roll his eyes but restraining himself for the sake of his image.

Accepting the water, he sat down and massaged his stomach to aid digestion.

Satisfied that Fu Yunzhou had complied, Yuan Xi nodded and prepared to leave, picking up his bag.

Fu Yunzhou gaze at Yuan Xi’s retreating figure, his eyes catching the bear attached to his backpack. With a subtle movement of his eyes, he spoke up. “Wait a moment.”

Suddenly stopped by someone, Yuan Xi turned curiously to look at Fu Yunzhou, and the little bear on his backpack swayed with his movements. Fu Yunzhou’s gaze also rolled as the little bear swayed.

Yuan Xi turned around and looked at Fu Yunzhou, “Is there anything else? I still have work, and if I go late, I will get less money.”

“I have a job here, do you want to do it?” Fu Yunzhou rubbed his fingers against the outer wall of the water cup, his tone calm, but his heart was filled with anticipation.

Yuan Xi tilted his head and looked at Fu Yunzhou for a while, then smiled and said, “No need, I like my current job, and I don’t know anything. If I go, I’m afraid I’ll embarrass you.”

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