87: Chapter 87 Are you trying to suffocate me and then get another old woman?

When Su Ye got off the roller coaster with unsteady footsteps, his legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to the ground.

Classmate Xiao Zhao was completely oblivious, still waving her little fist with full passion: "Next attraction, Cloud Dragon!!! Go!!!"

Su Ye quickly grabbed his family's husky, then a look of seriousness appeared on his pale face: "Classmate Xiao Zhao, listen to me!"

Classmate Xiao Zhao also stood straight, with a serious expression as if she were a soldier accepting a major mission. "Mm-hmm, go ahead, I'm listening."

"From now on, I will decide which attractions we go on. If we keep playing like this, I feel like I'm going to be done for."

Classmate Xiao Zhao's shoulders slumped as if the strength had been drained from them, her little face filled with a look of dejection: "Okay."

Su Ye felt a bit of pity in his heart. After thinking about his body, he felt he could still endure two more attractions: "Forget it, forget it. You decide. I'll go all out and play with you today."

Classmate Xiao Zhao instantly raised her head, her two big eyes seemingly glowing: "Really? Really?"

Su Ye helplessly patted Classmate Xiao Zhao's head with a touch of doting: "Really, really."

Classmate Xiao Zhao cheered: "Yay! Next attraction, let's go!!!"

Over the next few hours, Zhao Sihan didn't choose any thrilling attractions. Instead, she dragged Su Ye to watch the romantic float parade first. With all sorts of exquisitely designed floats, actors in gorgeous costumes, and cheerful music, it created a joyful and romantic atmosphere. Perhaps because they were an attractive couple, or perhaps because Classmate Xiao Zhao was such a social butterfly, she even received a small gift from one of the performers, which made her incredibly happy.

On the Dreamy Little Train, Zhao Sihan held onto Su Ye's arm, quietly watching the various beautiful sights along the way in the Theme Park Fairytale World, including European-style architecture, gardens, and lakes, without making a sound.

Afterward, they went to play on the Garden Coaster and other attractions—when the sunset dyed the sky red, Classmate Xiao Zhao brought Su Ye to the District Eye Ferris wheel. As the Ferris wheel slowly rose, the beautiful scenery of the entire District was visible below. Classmate Xiao Zhao looked at Su Ye, whose eyes reflected the evening glow of the sunset, giggled, and hugged Su Ye, kissing him.

It was lucky for both of them; if it had been any other time, they might not have had the chance to see such scenery. Because it was summer, the sky wouldn't turn red until after seven, and the Theme Park closed at six in the afternoon at other times, except from mid-June to August. Fridays through Sundays also closed at six. Today happened to be Thursday, just catching the tail end of the late closing time of ten o'clock.

After getting off the Ferris wheel, Classmate Xiao Zhao rubbed her flat belly and looked at Su Ye pitifully.

"Hungry?"

Classmate Xiao Zhao nodded hurriedly.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go, I'll take you to eat."

"What do you want to eat?"

Su Ye thought Classmate Xiao Zhao would name some high-end place, after all, checking in at trendy spots was every girl's instinct, but he didn't expect Classmate Xiao Zhao to raise her hand and say without any hesitation: "Hot pot!"

Su Ye asked: "You don't want to go eat some Japanese or Western food? You don't need to save money for me."

Zhao Sihan shook her little head so fast it was almost a blur: "No, no. Not only is that stuff ridiculously expensive, but it also doesn't taste good. It doesn't suit the palate of us Daxia people, and there are so many rules when eating that stuff, it's uncomfortable."

Su Ye looked at Zhao Sihan, who didn't seem to be faking it, and asked curiously: "Then you don't like checking in at trendy spots?"

Classmate Xiao Zhao wrinkled her high, straight nose: "Checking in? Who says only Western or Japanese food can be checked in? Can't hot pot restaurants or barbecue shops be checked in? They look just as good, right? Besides, eating is just eating, why check in? Does it make the food taste better? It's nothing more than wanting to let others see how well you're living, but isn't it enough that you know whether you're living well or not?"

Su Ye understood; Classmate Xiao Zhao's thought process was different from many people nowadays.

"Alright, then let's go eat hot pot, all you can eat!"

"Go, go, go!"

It must be said that Classmate Xiao Zhao was good at managing a life and easy to provide for. She didn't take Su Ye to some internet-famous hot pot restaurant but had Su Ye drive directly to Shu Jiuxiang. Su Ye was familiar with this place; he had eaten here several times before. The per-person cost was only around one hundred, which really wasn't high in Chengdu.

However, it had to be said that Classmate Xiao Zhao knew how to choose. Shu Jiuxiang was a veteran in the Chengdu hot pot scene. The beef tallow soup base was stir-fried by hand, brewed with dozens of spices like Pixian bean paste and Hanyuan peppercorns. It was numbingly fragrant and mellow without being choking. The signature "Jiuxiang Beef" was as thin as a cicada's wing; dip it for ten seconds and coat it in minced garlic and sesame oil, and it would melt in your mouth, tender and fresh.

The two were quite lucky; they got in without waiting for long after arriving. It wasn't that Su Ye liked waiting in line, but Shu Jiuxiang hadn't reached the standard for his China Merchants Bank private bank card, and besides, what China Merchants Bank private banking client would come to wait in line themselves?

After they were seated, Classmate Xiao Zhao couldn't wait and immediately started scanning the code to order dishes.

Classmate Xiao Zhao would ask for Su Ye's opinion every time she ordered a dish because she didn't know if Su Ye had any dietary restrictions. It was hard to tell that the usually carefree Classmate Xiao Zhao could be so attentive.

Su Ye took the phone handed over by Classmate Xiao Zhao and looked.

Jiuxiang Pork Ribs, Large Knife Tripe, Black Pepper Fresh Sirloin, Jiuxiang Beef, Jiuxiang Square Bamboo Shoots... Then he ordered two bottles of iced Sprite.

Eating hot pot and Sprite really went well together. Pouring a mouthful of bubbly, iced Sprite into a fiery mouth—that feeling, whoever tries it knows.

It must be said that Classmate Xiao Zhao was very good at ordering dishes; they were all signature dishes. After adding two more dishes, he handed it back to Classmate Xiao Zhao.

Zhao Sihan flipped through it and then said: "Alright, that's it, we're all set!"

Afterward, Classmate Xiao Zhao looked at Su Ye, who was sitting across from her, got up, and ran over to sit next to Su Ye, saying with dissatisfaction: "Why are you sitting so far away from me? We aren't strangers, are you still my man or not?"

Looking at the dissatisfied Classmate Xiao Zhao, Su Ye didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This girl was quite clingy; he just hadn't paid attention earlier.

Classmate Xiao Zhao continued: "Let me tell you, from now on, when we're together, you have to stay close to me. Don't pretend to be shy or act like there are outsiders around. To love someone is to stick to him, stick to him to death. Who dates like they're strangers?"

Su Ye nodded hurriedly: "Ah, yes, yes, yes."

Classmate Xiao Zhao gave Su Ye a suspicious look: "Are you brushing me off?"

Su Ye hurriedly shook his head: "No, it's not, how could that be."

Classmate Xiao Zhao pointed at Su Ye and said: "Oh, the triple denial. You are definitely brushing me off. Just you wait, tonight I'll— — — —"

At this point, Classmate Xiao Zhao became like a deflated ball, limp: "Forget it, I'll spare myself. I can't win against you; you're too much of a beast."

Su Ye covered Classmate Xiao Zhao's mouth. Good heavens, was this something that could be said in public? Fortunately, the people around were all eating hot pot and chatting, and the scene was quite noisy; otherwise, Su Ye felt he would really have died of social embarrassment.

"Not allowed to talk nonsense, understand? Some things can be said in private, but there are so many people here. If you understand, nod."

Classmate Xiao Zhao blinked her eyes and nodded frantically. Only after Su Ye let go did she gasp for air and say: "Old Su, you're trying to smother me to death so you can replace me with another old lady, aren't you?"