CHAPTER 249: 247, BAI NINGBING’S MOTHER’S FIRST DESIRE?

Tangya took the initiative to ask Luofeng’s opinion for the first time. "Luofeng, do you think it’s okay?"

Naturally, Luofeng felt a bit flattered. "I can eat Sichuan food, so of course, there’s no problem. I often eat it over in Shu City; I’ve almost forgotten what Shanghai’s dishes taste like."

So? Did I just pass the first test from my mother-in-law?

...

In the canteen of Jing No.2 University, specializing in its Sichuan cuisine series, Bai Ningbing gestured for Luofeng to help carry the dishes while Tangya went to find them a table.

"Oh right, Luofeng, you saw I gave my mom the LV dress you bought me. Are you angry with me?" Bai Ningbing asked.

I’m very angry, Luofeng thought. Very angry. Isn’t this a setup? That whole situation was toxic. Thank goodness Tangya is open-minded; my Good Feeling Degree only held at sixty instead of dropping into the negatives. Otherwise, things between Bai Ningbing and me would probably be at a hellish difficulty level.

"What’s there to be angry about?" Luofeng grumbled. "I’m just upset that your mom suddenly showed up. Isn’t this messing with my head?" he continued to complain.

"Hmph!" Bai Ningbing let out a coquettish snort, rolling her eyes at Luofeng. "My mom is just afraid you have ulterior motives!"

????

Luofeng was stunned. Me? Ulterior motives? Hello? I’m a good guy, you know! Before I got the Billion Descendants Prop Card, I was all about that ’fish-farming’ lifestyle—not at all impatient, alright? I’m a genuine ’flower turtle spirit,’ okay? How could I possibly have ulterior motives?

"Do I look like that kind of person? Really now," Luofeng said with all seriousness.

"Not really!" Bai Ningbing replied.

"That’s more like it!" Luofeng smiled with satisfaction.

Then, the next moment, Bai Ningbing added, "You’ve moved beyond the ’looking like it or not’ category, so answering whether you *resemble* that kind of person isn’t suitable. You’ve entered the ’is or isn’t’ category. If you’re asking if you *are* that kind of person, my answer would definitely be affirmative!"

"Hmph, you must have some misunderstanding about me," Luofeng started to defend himself.

"Then what about at the beginning, when you touched my leg?" Bai Ningbing brought this up, looking at Luofeng with an annoyed expression.

"That... that was because you provoked me! Besides, back then you didn’t speak so tenderly; you seemed to be putting on a bit of a fierce act." Women really are fickle, Luofeng recalled. She used to be a little fierce, but after they confirmed their relationship, she became so much gentler. If this were a novel, it would be a total character collapse. But... clearly, this is how it is in real life. Women are completely different when they don’t know you well compared to when they do. For instance, when she’s unfamiliar with you, she might act cold and aloof. Once you’re acquainted, everything changes. It’s even more different after you’ve, well, ’cooked rice’ together. Like Su Meiji! That was a massive transformation!

"Oh? And don’t you want to ’study foreign languages’ with me?" Bai Ningbing retorted, referencing some of the flirty inside jokes Luofeng often sent her on WeChat. The two of them would chat in English on WeChat to practice the language. Consequently, Luofeng often teased Bai Ningbing about scheduling a "real-life foreign language study session" someday. Bai Ningbing knew exactly what that implied.

"...." Luofeng was speechless.

This Bai Ningbing is getting a bit bold, isn’t she? Fine. So, because her mom’s here, she thinks she can act all high and mighty? Thinks I’m helpless with her mother around? And she still dares to flirt with me?

"By the way, did your mom come by herself?" Luofeng changed the subject, asking curiously.

Luofeng was still curious why Bai Ningbing’s father wasn’t mentioned in Tangya’s list of desires. Could it be that Bai Ningbing really didn’t have a father?

"Yep, my mom came alone," Bai Ningbing nodded.

"Where does your dad work? He should have a seven-day holiday too, right?" Luofeng asked deliberately. "If your dad had come, I would’ve bailed this afternoon. I wouldn’t be able to handle it; I’d be quaking in my boots!"

When Luofeng mentioned her dad, Bai Ningbing’s eyebrows furrowed slightly. "My dad is on a business trip; he didn’t come!"

Seeing this, Luofeng also grew puzzled. On a business trip? That’s odd. Why would a father on a business trip seem to not exist in Tangya’s heart at all? It almost made Luofeng think Tangya was widowed. Could their relationship be bad?

"How are you getting on at school? Are you happy?" Luofeng switched the topic again.

Bai Ningbing’s previously furrowed brow smoothed out. "Overall, it’s pretty good. I became the academic affairs committee member, and the daily workload is very heavy. We even have a mock interview assignment for National Day!"

After saying that, Bai Ningbing swiped her meal card and began ordering. "Two servings of Cold Crucian Carp... and Saute Spicy Chicken. Oh, and Stirred Pork Head Meat. Also, two servings of quail eggs! Stirred Sweet Tomato! And two portions of rice!"

Luofeng glanced at the canteen prices. Most of these dishes were around eighteen yuan each, with only the Sugar Tomatoes costing five bucks. After all, that dish was meant to cut through richness. It was just raw tomatoes cut into crescents, arranged on a plate, and sprinkled with sugar. Overall, the prices seem about the same as in Shu City, he thought. But Luofeng knew that university canteens were relatively cheap. Outside, it would be a completely different story. High-end places would cost an arm and a leg, wouldn’t they?

Soon, Luofeng and Bai Ningbing, trays in hand, walked over to Tangya, who was waiting. Bai Ningbing naturally sat with Tangya, and Luofeng sat opposite them.

"Luofeng, try this Cold Crucian Carp," Bai Ningbing said. "Our canteen chef mentioned he specifically learned to make it from Shu City. See if it’s authentic. Anyway, I think it’s really good."

Damn it! Luofeng realized something. Bai Ningbing initially wanted to go to Imperial City. But then, for some reason, she chose Jingzhou? Could it be to be closer to me? But for someone like me, who isn’t short on money for plane tickets, wouldn’t anywhere be the same, as long as it’s not overseas?

"Yes, it’s very authentic. It tastes pretty much like what we eat back home," Luofeng nodded.

"Auntie, you should try it too; it’s delicious," Luofeng said, looking at Tangya. "Can you handle spicy food?"

"Yes, I can. I’ll give it a try in a bit!" Tangya nodded but only picked up a Sugar Tomato.

Bai Ningbing was also devouring the Sugar Tomatoes. In the end, the two servings of Cold Crucian Carp, plus the Saute Spicy Chicken, and most of the quail eggs were almost all eaten by Luofeng alone. The mother and daughter merely picked at their food. Bai Ningbing and Tangya shared a single serving of rice noodles between them, and they didn’t even finish that. The Sugar Tomatoes, however, were all gone.

Heh. Women. Aren’t they afraid of going hungry? They must not do much physical activity; otherwise, they’d be hungry too! Hmph!

[Ding! Tangya dislikes greasy food and cannot handle spicy food. The Host did not insist on being overly courteous by piling food onto her plate!]

[First desire satisfied!]

[Earned 3 Attribute Points!]

[Additionally, acquired one [Random Prop Card]!]

Luofeng had checked Tangya’s list of desires from the start. He realized her primary desire was not to eat those particular dishes. Luofeng also guessed she was worried he might try to curry favor by deliberately piling food onto her plate, and then, not wanting to cause offense, she would have to force herself to eat it. But Luofeng didn’t do that. This greatly relieved Tangya, and her Good Feeling Degree increased by 2 points as well.

"Draw!" Luofeng said without hesitation.

[Ding! Acquired 5 Cashback Cards!]

[Spending Tier: 50,000 Yuan!]

[Cashback Multiplier: 1 to 3 times]

[Number of Uses: 5!]

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