Chapter 153: Taste Test
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wen Nian cast a quick glance at Shen Jun and responded calmly, âNo need. My father will be sending food over later.â
Shen Jun was momentarily taken aback, but then he proceeded to take out the prepared bowls and chopsticks, pouring the wontons from the bucket into the bowl. âI informed Uncle and Auntie that someone from the production team will treat us to lunch since they are wrapping up production,â he explained.
Wen Nian looked at Shen Jun suspiciously. âMy parents didnât doubt anything?â
Shen Jun laughed awkwardly. âI said that you were filming. And so, you asked me to make the call for you.ââ
Wen Nian snorted, âWhy didnât 1 realize you were so skilled at lying before?â
Confronted with Wen Nianâs sarcastic remark, Shen Jun raised an eyebrow and replied, âIsnât that a bit forced? If you persist in ignoring me, I can show you even more things that youâve never seen before.â
Wen Nian rolled her eyes at Shen Jun, but she couldnât help but notice the slight curl of his lips. He handed the bowl to her and said, âItâs not worth starving yourself out of anger towards me. You still have filming in the afternoon. Give it a try and see if itâs better than the restaurant in Hai City you often go to.â
Wen Nian wouldnât do anything to harm her stomach. She reluctantly took the bowl and decided to give it a taste.
Shen Jun anxiously observed Wen Nianâs reaction, awaiting her response. As he noticed her eyes light up with delight after tasting the food, a smile formed on his face in response.
The wontons made in Hai City possessed a distinct flavor, and they required precise cooking to achieve the desired taste. It was a slightly challenging task.
Being in a foreign city, Wen Nian didnât hold high expectations before tasting the wontons. However, after taking the first bite, she was pleasantly surprised and quickly finished the rest of them.
âBurp!â
After letting out a burp, Wen Nianâs face flushed with embarrassment. She glanced at Shen Jun and swiftly shifted the conversation, asking, âHave you eaten?â
Shen Jun delicately took the empty bowl from Wen Nianâs hand and responded softly, âYour words of concern reassured me that my morning spent tasting the recommended wontons from so many restaurants wasnât in vain.â
Wen Nian looked at Shen Jun in surprise. âYouâve been tasting wontons all morning?â
Shen Jun nodded and spoke calmly, âThere are over a dozen wonton places with excellent reviews on the Internet. Each one claims to be the best in the capital. Donât you think I should try them all, one by one, to select the absolute best for you?â
Shen Jun modestly downplayed his achievements.
Wen Nian no longer felt like he was being ignored last night. He bit his lower lip and glanced at Shen Jun.
Observing this, Shen Jun realized that it was his turn to offer the other person an opportunity to step back. He held Wen Nianâs hand and gazed into her shimmering eyes. âThis is my first time being in a relationship, and Iâm not adept at understanding a girlâs thoughts. Please donât mind if Iâm slow to comprehend. If you believe Iâve done something wrong, donât hesitate to let it out. If you feel any anger, direct it at me. It hurts me deeply when you turn cold towards me.â
âI didnât reach out to you last night because you didnât reply. I was afraid that continuously sending messages while you were angry would only further annoy you and lead you to block me. I truly felt helpless and didnât know where to turn.â
Sometimes, a boy can display vulnerability even better than girls.
Wen Nian gazed at Shen Junâs pitiful demeanor, and her heart softened. Suddenly, she realized that her reaction towards him the previous day might have been somewhat unfair. She slightly raised her gaze towards Shen Jun and responded softly, âOkay.â
Sensing the opportune moment, Shen Jun seized the chance to make another request. âPromise me that no matter how much we may argue in the future, we wonât resort to a cold war. We must stay in touch with each other at all times, and you wonât blacklist me. A cold war wonât solve our problems; only through communication can we find resolutions.â
Wen Nian, who had been successfully appeased, became more receptive and easy to converse with. She nodded earnestly and replied, âYes, I wonât do it again.â
Shen Jun felt a sense of relief as he heard Wen Nian ask, âDid the girl you accompanied that day have feelings for you?â
Although Shen Jun found Jin Tingâs affection somewhat peculiar, he maintained a composed smile and responded, âSheâs only 15 years old, still a young girl. In her heart, she sees me as nothing more than an older brother figure.â
As Wen Nian thought about how Jin Ting had tenaciously held onto Shen Junâs arm, she couldnât help but feel that such an action didnât appear to be that of a sisterly affection. No matter how she interpreted it, it seemed to go beyond a sibling relationship.
Wen Nian cast a skeptical glance at Shen Jun, but decided not to dwell on that particular question. Instead, she inquired, âDo you still have plans to take her sightseeing?â
Shen Jun swiftly responded, âEven if my mom wanted me to, I wouldnât bring her along. My girlfriend is far more important to me than anyone else.â
Upon hearing Shen Junâs words, Wen Nian couldnât help but smile, a genuine smile that emerged for the first time since the previous night.
After wrapping up the dayâs filming, Shen Jun drove Wen Nian back to the hotel..
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