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Chapter 42 Always Keep a Fire Extinguisher at Home

At 7:40, it was finally their turn to get a number.

The waiter warmly led them to their seats and offered them hot towels and aprons.

"What kind of hot pot base would you like?"

Huang Tian pushed the menu toward Chen Fanzhi.

"Let's try a combination of tomato and butter broth. You can enjoy the spicy flavor and also use the tomatoes to cook vegetables and noodles."

After consulting with Huang Tian, ​​Chen Fanzhi skillfully ordered the dishes.

"Beef slices, shrimp paste, tripe, duck intestines, enoki mushrooms, baby bok choy... is that enough?"

"Let's order some brown sugar glutinous rice cakes too, don't you like sweets?"

"That's right!"

Chen Fanzhi happily added, "I also want ice jelly!"

After ordering, the two went to the condiment station to mix their dipping sauce.

Chen Fanzhi prepared a classic dipping sauce of sesame oil and minced garlic, while Huang Tian prepared a dry dipping sauce with sesame paste.

Back at my seat, the hot pot broth had already been served.

The red and white hot pot began to boil, releasing a rich aroma.

"It smells so good!"

Chen Fanzhi took a deep breath, her eyes lighting up.

Soon, the dishes were served one after another.

Chen Fanzhi first took a few photos, then took the initiative to take on the task of cooking the vegetables, putting slices of beef into the pot one by one.

They scooped it up in seconds and gave it to Huang Tian first.

"Try it quickly, the timing should be perfect."

Huang Tian took it, dipped it in the sauce, and put it in his mouth.

The beef slices are tender and juicy, and paired with the spicy broth and dipping sauce, it's truly satisfying.

"tasty."

"Right!"

Chen Fanzhi then took a bite herself, her eyes squinting with satisfaction.

As they ate and chatted, Chen Fanzhi recounted her experience of eating Haidilao for the first time with her roommate during her university years.

"There were four of us at that time, and we ordered a lot of dishes. In the end, we couldn't finish them, and we were too embarrassed to take them home, so we forced ourselves to finish them. As a result, we all had diarrhea when we got back."

Huang Tian laughed upon hearing this, "Did you go again later?"

"Sure, but we've learned our lesson. We'll order less first and add more if we're still hungry. Plus, there were student discounts back then, so it was very cheap."

Chen Fanzhi smiled and picked up a few shrimp pastes for Huang Tian.

"This shrimp paste is especially delicious, you should eat more."

The meal took almost two hours.

Chen Fanzhi tasted almost every dish, and finally, patting her slightly bulging belly, she sighed with satisfaction.

"I'm so full... I've wasted my whole week dieting, but I'm so happy."

"The ice jelly hasn't been served yet."

Huang Tian smiled and reminded him.

"That's right! You have to eat ice jelly, it helps with digestion."

Chen Fanzhi rolled her eyes, self-deceiving herself with a righteous air.

The waiter served the ice jelly, which was crystal clear and sprinkled with crushed peanuts, raisins and hawthorn slices, and drizzled with brown sugar syrup.

Chen Fanzhi first scooped a spoonful and fed it to Huang Tian, ​​"Try it, it's especially good for cutting through the greasiness."

"tasty."

Huang Tian opened his mouth and took it; the cool and smooth texture was indeed very effective in relieving the spiciness.

"Right!"

Chen Fanzhi smiled and started eating.

Spoon after spoonful, he quickly finished the bowl of ice jelly.

The total bill was 368 yuan.

Chen Fanzhi insisted on paying, but Huang Tian stopped her.

"You treated me to rice noodle rolls last time, this time it's my turn."

"Then I'll treat you next time!"

Chen Fanzhi said earnestly.

"it is good."

Huang Tian smiled and swiped his card.

[Spend 368 yuan on a meal with someone of the opposite sex, and receive a rebate of +736 yuan!]

This amount of money is nothing to him.

With double rebates, making money is a piece of cake.

Enjoying life is the true essence of having a system.

……

It was past nine o'clock at night when we left Haidilao.

The mall was still bustling with people, and many couples were strolling hand in hand.

"Would you like to go for a walk?"

Huang Tian looked at Chen Fanzhi and asked.

"Great, it'll be good to take a walk and digest a bit."

Chen Fanzhi naturally took Huang Tian's arm, a sweet smile on her face.

Going home from get off work with her boyfriend, having dinner, and taking a walk together—this was exactly the scene she had always dreamed of.

Guangzhou was still hot and humid on a summer night, but much better than during the day.

The evening breeze carried a slight coolness, dispelling the heat from the hot pot.

As I strolled along Tiyu West Road, I passed a Mixue Ice Cream shop.

Chen Fanzhi was like a little glutton, refusing to budge no matter what, looking pitifully at Huang Tian.

"What, want a drink?"

Huang Tian naturally understood the girl's little scheme.

"A little, but I just finished eating hot pot and can't drink anymore."

Chen Fanzhi was somewhat conflicted, but her expression clearly indicated that she hoped Huang Tian could persuade her.

"Then let's buy one, drink it on the go, and I'll finish it for you if you can't finish it, so you can burn off all the calories."

Such nonsense is just self-deception.

"Mmm, then I'll have a large cup of mango pomelo sago!"

Chen Fanzhi happily went to order.

Huang Tian stood outside the store with a smile, waiting for her, and suddenly felt that even such an ordinary night was beautiful.

A few minutes later, Chen Fanzhi brought out a large cup of mango pomelo syrup.

After inserting the straw, first bring the cup to Huang Tian's lips.

Huang Tian took a sip, and it did taste quite good.

"Is it delicious?"

Chen Fanzhi's eyes curved into crescents before she took a big gulp of the drink.

The two continued walking, and Chen Fanzhi drank her milk tea while talking about her future plans.

"I want to buy a house in Guangzhou. It doesn't have to be big, just two bedrooms and a living room, so I won't have to rent anymore, and my parents will have room to stay when they come to visit."

"and then?"

"Then work hard, strive for promotion and a raise, and if you meet the right person, get married and have children."

Chen Fanzhi spoke somewhat shyly, stealing a glance at Huang Tian.

Huang Tian didn't reply, but simply tightened his grip on her hand.

After crossing an intersection, Chen Fanzhi suddenly pointed ahead and said with some surprise, "Look, there are people selling flowers over there."

There was indeed an old lady selling flowers by the roadside, her cart filled with various fresh flowers that looked particularly vibrant in the night.

"Do you want it?"

Huang Tian asked with a smile.

"May I?"

Chen Fanzhi's eyes lit up.

"certainly."

Huang Tian led Chen Fanzhi over.

"Hey handsome, buying flowers for your girlfriend? Let's see what you want?"

The old lady was almost seventy years old, and she greeted everyone with great enthusiasm.

Chen Fanzhi carefully selected a bunch of pink baby's breath, paired with a few white daisies.

"This looks good."

"Okay, this is it."

Huang Tian paid twenty yuan and handed the flowers to Chen Fanzhi.

"Thanks!"

Chen Fanzhi held the flowers, lowered her head to smell them, and couldn't hide the smile on her face.

At that moment, she looked just like any girl in love.

They were overjoyed because of a bouquet of flowers that cost only a few dozen yuan.

Huang Tian looked at her, and a soft spot in his heart softened.

Perhaps, this is the simplest form of romance for ordinary people.

No need for expensive restaurants, no need for extravagant gifts.

Just a hot pot meal, a cup of milk tea, or a bouquet of flowers bought from a roadside vendor can make your loved one happy all day.

……

At 10 p.m., Huang Tian escorted Chen Fanzhi back to her rented room in Wanggang Village.

"I'm going up now."

Chen Fanzhi held the flowers, somewhat reluctant to part with them.

"Okay, get some rest."

"You too, drive carefully on the road."

Chen Fanzhi tiptoed and gently kissed Huang Tian on the cheek.

But soon, Huang Tian hugged her and kissed her for a full three minutes before she blushed and ran into the stairwell.

Chen Fanzhi dared not bring Huang Tian home, otherwise he would be devoured in no time.

Huang Tian watched her figure disappear around the corner of the stairs, and couldn't help but find it a little funny.

Anyway, this girl is definitely not going to escape, so it's not bad to have her eat a few more times now.

As for getting angry, keep a fire extinguisher at home.

Seriously? It's 2025 already, are there still guys who don't have a fire extinguisher at home?