"Next time we go on a date, can you not wear a suit?"
Eleven asked him.
At this roadside stall, he was not worried about being recognized by the old lady, so he casually removed his mask and put it to one side, waiting until heād finished his noodles before putting it back on.
"I really donāt have anything other than suits, oh, do sportswear count?"
"Pfft..." Eleven chuckled, "Are you going to wear sportswear on a date with me? I donāt mind, if you think itās ok."
Of course, Eleven didnāt really mean that. She rested her chin on one hand and said while looking at him: "After we finish eating, Iāll accompany you to buy some clothes. It canāt always be me doing the shopping."
"No big deal, we shouldnāt waste our wonderful date time on clothes shopping."
Just as Eleven was about to say something, he continued: "Your shopping doesnāt count."
Eleven burst into laughter, feeling very helpless: "Who calculates things your way?"
She always wondered if Gu Liancheng was spoiling her too much. Although every woman wants her man to treat her well, she always felt undeserving of his treatment.
She wasnāt that great to deserve his good treatment.
The noodles were ready. The old lady was about to bring them over, but Gu Liancheng could see everything from where he was sitting. He stood up and insisted: "Let me do it granny."
"No need, no need. I may be old, but Iām still quite spry! Earning my own meal is no disgrace."
"Of course itās not," Gu Liancheng smiled, "Still, let me do it. The bowls are too hot."
"Your hand is not convenient!"
Gu Lianchengās hand was injured, making it impossible for him to hold a bowl with one hand. By this time, Eleven had also come over and took the bowl from the old woman.
"You two are more like my grandchildren than customers." The old lady was rarely treated these well by customers.
They didnāt think theyād done anything particularly commendable. It was just a simple act of kindness they hadnāt given much thought to.
"Seeing the old lady running her stall at such an age makes me wonder about those able-bodied young people begging at subway entrances every day. How can they have the nerve? I never give them money, whether or not they are scam artists."
Gu Liancheng remained silent.
Thereās too much of this going on.
Eleven continued: "So, donāt always suggest I quit my job. Even the granny here can support herself, and Iām still so young. You want me to quit my job and play housewife, itās embarrassing. Iāll lose face coming to grannyās place for noodles. I mean, if you keep supporting and pampering me, wonāt I eventually become useless, needing you to feed me?"
Gu Liancheng was stunned into laughter by her words: "Thatās called high-level paralysis."
"Hahaha..." Eleven also couldnāt stop laughing.
"Got it, I wonāt mention it again," had they not met the granny today, he wouldnāt have given up persuading her to quit her job so easily, "You can work wherever you want. Just remember that Iāve got your back. If youāre tired, come home and rest. Donāt put up with any nonsense."
Eleven smiled brightly and saluted: "Yes, sir!"
"Wait a minute - donāt eat yet!"
Eleven stopped Gu Liancheng, who was about to start eating. She moved the two bowls closer together and took out her cell phone. She raised her hand, leaned back her body, waved him over and said, "Come here, come here, letās take a selfie!"
"..." Gu Liancheng also couldnāt help smiling, "What are you doing? Eat first!"
"No, itās rare for our Boss Gu to come to the alley for a meal. We must take a picture, itās very meaningful!"