Chapter 225: Tripped
Upon hearing Tao Cuizhu’s comment, Yiyi laughed and said, "It’s fine here, besides you guys contributed a lot this time, so it’s only right to treat you to a good meal."
Although Yiyi said this, when everyone was ordering, they didn’t pick anything expensive. Eventually, Yiyi couldn’t bear it and ordered several substantial dishes.
"Yiyi, that’s enough, we won’t be able to finish it."
Seeing Yiyi ordering roast duck, sweet and sour ribs, steamed bass, and garlic crabs and still wanting to order more, Tao Cuizhu hastily stopped her.
Wei Xiwen also chimed in, "Yeah Yiyi, there’s so much we can’t finish it; it would be a waste."
Upon hearing this, Yiyi finally stopped ordering.
While waiting for the dishes, An Xueqing curiously glanced at Yiyi and asked, "Yiyi, do you know what the drama crew is going to film?"
"I’m not entirely sure, just know it’s a drama set during the Republic of China period."
Hearing this, An Xueqing nodded slightly, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Cao Panpan noticed and asked, "Xueqing, why are you asking this? Are you really interested in acting?"
An Xueqing didn’t speak, just slightly nodded.
Tao Cuizhu felt a bit embarrassed seeing this, "Xueqing, had I known when that agent asked us before, I wouldn’t have been so biased. You should have mentioned it back then."
"No worries, actually I didn’t have any thoughts then; only recently did I start considering it."
Yiyi was genuinely surprised to hear this.
She didn’t expect that An Xueqing in their dorm would have aspirations of becoming an actress. Despite not having much interaction with An Xueqing, her impression was that she was quiet, not very talkative, and her looks in the dorm seemed just plain, not outstanding. Originally, she thought An Xueqing was an introverted girl who disliked too much chaos, but out of everyone, it was her who had this idea.
"Next time, if the drama crew comes to the shop to discuss costumes, I’ll help you ask."
An Xueqing smiled at Yiyi upon hearing this, saying, "Thank you so much."
"Don’t mention it, it’s just a small favor, but I’m not sure if the crew needs anyone, I can only help ask."
An Xueqing quickly replied, "No matter what, thank you Yiyi, it’s great that you can ask for me."
Seeing that An Xueqing truly has aspirations for acting, Tao Cuizhu couldn’t help but say, "Xueqing, if the crew does need someone, would you really go act? What about your studies? We all worked hard to get into college, you shouldn’t neglect your studies."
In Tao Cuizhu’s eyes, nothing is more important than studying.
As a rural girl, she worked hard to get into college hoping it could change her fate, so naturally, she didn’t want to see An Xueqing give up her studies for acting.
"Don’t worry, I’ll certainly keep up with my studies."
"But..."
Tao Cuizhu was about to say how one can’t serve two masters, but Cao Panpan beside her pulled her aside, interrupting her.
At this moment, dishes started to land on the table one by one, and Yiyi hurriedly invited everyone to eat.
Looking at the delicious and beautifully presented dishes, Tao Cuizhu didn’t feel like talking anymore, but eagerly picked up a piece of sweet and sour ribs to eat. After swallowing the meat, she couldn’t help but say, "It’s delicious."
"Have more, head resident."
"Alright."
Tao Cuizhu nodded gladly, she had never tasted such delicious food before and wished she could eat a bit of everything, but when she was seventy percent full, she stopped eating.
Cao Panpan couldn’t help but comment seeing this, "Head resident, why not continue eating? Keep going."
"No, it’s enough."
Thinking about Tao Cuizhu’s previous dining rules, Cao Panpan couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless, "Head resident, today is a rare occasion eating out, are you planning to stick to your seventy percent full rule?"
"Eating too much harms the stomach."
Not only Cao Panpan but even Wei Xiwen gave Tao Cuizhu a somewhat speechless look, saying, "Head resident, you really have self-control. I couldn’t do it; seeing so much delicious food, I have to be completely full before stopping."
After arguing with Yiyi before, she amended her initial thoughts, became much more serious in class, learned a lot, and naturally understood that eating too much can harm the stomach. It’s best to eat only seventy percent full each time, but doing it is not so easy, given all the tasty food around. Yet, Tao Cuizhu manages to stick to it consistently, leaving others feeling helpless but also a little impressed.
Even Yiyi glanced at Tao Cuizhu admiringly, finally saying with a smile, "Actually, having such self-control is really good, feeling bloated is quite uncomfortable."
While joking around, two more people entered the room. Yiyi happened to glance over and unexpectedly recognized one of them, Shu Yunfang, whom she had met before.
Yiyi recognized Shu Yunfang because this girl liked Gu Tingyu, so she left a deep impression on her. As for the graceful middle-aged woman beside Shu Yunfang, she didn’t know her, guessing she might be Shu Yunfang’s mother.
Shu Yunfang naturally also recognized Yiyi, and as she turned her head, she whispered to the middle-aged woman beside her deliberately looking over at Yiyi.
Yiyi was a bit puzzled but didn’t pay much attention.
Standing beside Shu Yunfang was Gu Tingyu’s mother, Yu Qiulan, who at Shu Yunfang’s nudge, noticed Yiyi and slightly frowned.
"Is that Tingyu’s girlfriend? She’s quite pretty, but her demeanor leaves much to be desired..."
She always thought that Shu Yunfang was the most suitable daughter-in-law candidate, but didn’t know what her in-laws were thinking. They absolutely didn’t support her view and even reprimanded her earlier.
"Aunt Yu, let’s sit over there. I’ve reserved it earlier and ordered dishes you like."
Upon hearing this, Yu Qiulan smiled broadly.
"You are still the most considerate, for thinking of everything, let’s savor them slowly later."
Shu Yunfang grinned and walked with Yu Qiulan, inevitably passing by Yiyi’s table. Just then, a waiter carrying dishes came over, and as Shu Yunfang stepped aside, she accidentally wobbled, causing the waiter to trip and sending the dish flying towards Yiyi’s face.
"Ah... Yiyi, watch out."
Sitting beside Yiyi, several people couldn’t help but exclaim.
Yiyi frowned at Shu Yunfang, then steadily caught the dish without spilling a drop of sauce.
"Sorry, sorry, are you okay?"
The waiter was full of apologies, apologizing repeatedly.
Yiyi waved her hand, saying, "It’s fine, just be careful next time, and try not to get tripped up."
As she spoke the last words, she gave Shu Yunfang a deep look.