After rebirth, I rejected the rich yandere lady

Zhu Yulan decided to ask about the recipe anyway.

"What are we going to eat..."

An Nuannuan's eyes lit up without hesitation, "Xu Musen ah!"

"???"

A hint of something particularly dirty began to surface on Zhu Yulan's face.

What... what are we going to eat?

"Xu Musen will take me out to eat, I'll eat whatever he gives me, and he can cook too, it's really delicious!"

An Nuannuan's face was tinged with a touch of pride, as if she were showing off her husband like a newlywed.

Zhu Yulan fell silent for a moment, suddenly feeling a sour taste in her mouth, what was that about?

And, that pit king can cook?

Zhu Yulan snorted in her heart and suddenly felt even KFC wasn't that enticing anymore.

"Nuannuan, so, you and he, you must be about to start dating, right?" Zhu Yulan suddenly asked impulsively.

Thinking of what Xu Musen had just said, An Nuannuan's cheeks turned rosy, "I'm waiting for notification..."

Although Zhu Yulan always touted herself as an independent and strong woman.

Love would only hold her back from success.

But after all, she too was a girl of eighteen.

Seeing An Nuannuan experiencing the sweetness and bashfulness of first love, mixed with nervousness and anticipation, Zhu Yulan felt a bit light-headed from the mixture of sour and sweet emotions.

"And if he notifies you... I mean, if he confesses, will you accept?"

Zhu Yulan asked again.

An Nuannuan's eyes flickered as if many memories came flooding back.

She remembered Xu Musen once giving Yao Mingyue flowers again and again, only to leave disappointed and alone, discarding the flowers on top of a garbage can...

Back then, Xu Musen was like a forsaken puppy, and she could only silently watch from behind him.

But now, she could finally be by his side, and, she didn't want to give him a disappointing answer anymore.

"If he dares to say it, I dare to answer."

An Nuannuan spoke softly, yet with absolute sincerity.

Zhu Yulan was momentarily distracted, feeling that this seemingly naive and simple girl

was perhaps bolder and purer than most.

Such a girl would commit to someone for a lifetime once she made up her mind.

That pit king... really did quite a number on people.

At the entrance of the store.

The manager happily packed up the lingerie, having sold double the amount that day, earning her no small commission.

Xu Musen took out his card to give to the manager, ready to settle the bill together.

But the manager smiled and said, "No need, sir, Miss Zhu has already paid."

Xu Musen looked towards Zhu Yulan and said with a smile, "Boss Zhu is quick to pay the bill, let me transfer the money to you."

The lingerie wasn't cheap, and even though it wasn't much for Zhu Yulan, Xu Musen had his principles.

He might tease you, but he would never take advantage of you.

"No need, I have a card that gets a discount."

Zhu Yulan shook her head, her gaze shifting between An Nuannuan and Xu Musen, and finally let out a slight hum, "Consider it an early red packet for the two of you."

"How generous of the boss."

Xu Musen didn't insist, knowing he could repay her another time.

Stepping outside the store.

The mall was still bustling, with an array of restaurants upstairs.

As the time reached late afternoon, Xu Musen checked his watch, "It's almost mealtime, shall we have dinner together?"

Zhu Yulan was clearly tempted but seemed to remember something and depressingly said, "Maybe next time, I still have some things to take care of shortly."

"Alright, I'll treat Boss Zhu to a nice meal next time."

"Tsch, I'm not expecting you to be too generous. Nuannuan, I'll be leaving then."

Zhu Yulan smiled and waved to An Nuannuan.

"Mhm, bye, Sister Zhu."

An Nuannuan waved back.

Zhu Yulan walked away, leaving the mall.

Leaving the two of them.

A subtle atmosphere began to surface between them.

Xu Musen was holding the bag with the lingerie, he cleared his throat, "What would you like to eat?"

"It's up to you."

An Nuannuan confidently placed her hand in his, for her, as long as Xu Musen was willing to take her, she was willing to go. Continue your journey on empire

Xu Musen looked down at her and slowly tightened his grip on her soft little hand, saying with a smile, "Alright."

In November, the days got dark quickly.

After eating hotpot, they started walking back to school.

The city was bustling, the crowd was dense.

Their hands clung tightly together, warding off the slight chill of the night.

When they reached a riverside, despite it being the dry season, the center of the lake still sparkled with light.

The neon lights of the skyscrapers reflected in the water.

Xu Musen and An Nuannuan sat on a bench by the river to rest.

"Your feet must be sore after walking so much today, right?"

Xu Musen hugged her legs onto his own, gently massaging her calves.

"My feet aren't sore..."

An Nuannuan pouted, her feet always soaked for a long time and were consistently fragrant.

"No, I mean... you must be tired."

Xu Musen couldn't help but chuckle; it was true that girls cared a lot about smelling nice.

"But I'm really happy though, my feet used to not feel anything before, and now this sour sensation is quite interesting."

An Nuannuan was always optimistic about everything, her small feet wiggling around.

"So silly, things will only get better, seeing Nuannuan hopping around every day, you'll surely be great at sports once your leg is better – I might not even be able to catch up with you then."