Jiu Ling responded readily, without any hesitation, and turned to run with Feng Yi.

She still felt a bit resistant when it came to eating, having been accustomed to nutritious meals, but barbecue was different. Ever since she had it once, she could never forget that taste.

Of course, enjoying barbecue was one thing; the key was with whom she was eating it. Walking with Feng Yi, she felt relaxed, and her mood inexplicably improved.

Unfortunately, with the economic recovery in the peaceful era, barbecue stalls were no longer allowed on the main streets.

Luckily, Feng Yi was by her side. He skillfully weaved their way through the area, and soon Jiu Ling noticed that there were more and more pedestrians around…

Gradually, the aroma of meat wafted into her nostrils, causing her previously suppressed frown to suddenly relax!

Yes, Jiu Ling adored the unique smell and taste of barbecue but had never bought it proactively due to environmental constraints.

Like the environment she lived in.

Speaking of barbecue, she'd only had it once with Feng Yi. She only knew that those eating barbecue were either couples or groups of friends; no one would eat it alone out of loneliness.

It was quite odd. Even though Saudi's Capital was the city where she lived, it felt like Feng Yi knew the local geography better than she did.

Amidst the crowded streets and the chorus of vendors, Jiu Ling's once relaxed frown began to deepen furrow.

Darn you, Feng Yi, you and your slow pace! We're here already; hurry up and find a place to sit, why are you still wandering around?

She wanted to complain but never said outright, "So, where are we going next?"

"Window shopping, isn't that what all girls love?"

She wasn't into dresses but loved gears; we said we'd get barbecue, and now you want to take me shopping?

Hearing this, Jiu Ling took a deep breath and gave Feng Yi a meaningful glance… letting him figure it out on his own.

In that instant, Feng Yi understood; he had an epiphany!

He finally realized that she didn't want to go shopping with him but wanted to hear him speak from the heart, to have him chat deeply about life and philosophy, yet you...

Of course, that was not likely; Feng Yi, always clever and wise, naturally saw through this, but he didn't stop. He pretended not to have grasped it and continued wandering around with Jiu Ling on the streets...

Until a few minutes later, he led Jiu Ling to a sparsely populated side street, and that's when a Rafael-style romantic scene unfolded.

You could see Feng Yi casually take out two pills, one red and one green, and said, "Which one do you like?"

Jiu Ling was stunned on the spot, "What is this?"

"Barbecue."

"Barbecue...?" She didn't understand what Feng Yi meant by this phrase, why he suddenly had two pills, "What if I choose the red one?"

"You'll get barbecue right away."

Get barbecue right away? Jiu Ling skeptically looked around; though there were customers, she was sure she didn't know any of them, and definitely couldn't get barbecue immediately.

"And the green one?"

"Not only will you get barbecue right away, but it'll be black pepper flavoured."

A mature woman wouldn't make a choice like this, so Jiu Ling decided to take both, just to see what kind of trick Feng Yi was up to.

With a sweet smile, as soon as Jiu Ling took both the red and green pills, a sightseeing barbecue truck happened to approach from afar, gradually stopping beside them.

"Are you Mr. Nameless?" The middle-aged man stuck his head out for a second confirmation of Feng Yi's identity.

"Yes, I reserved table number 7, the panoramic view table."

"Hey, come in, your barbecue is just ready."

Jiu Ling came to realize, so that's what it was about.

It can be said that sightseeing barbecue trucks aren't uncommon on the streets, and they support meal reservations.

Though slightly pricey, sitting inside one allows you to appreciate the surrounding views through 360-degree panoramic equipment at any time.

The most important part is the undisturbed isolation design; though the car's not very big, it protects your privacy from being exposed. This's why Feng Yi considered her situation and went to such lengths.

Compared to a surprise, this brought Jiu Ling more touches, a warmth in her heart.

After all, the past wasn't the same as now.

The first time she went for barbecue with Feng Yi, she didn't care much about the people around her.

Although at that time Jiu Ling was quite famous, she didn't have the current level of influence. Now she's a celebrity-grade mobile warrior, a top pilot; being discovered would mean being surrounded.

Precisely because Feng Yi thought about this point and considered her feelings, he pulled off this move, instead of casually inviting her out for a meal.

Unfortunately, she was recognized by the middle-aged man delivering the skewers the moment she stepped on the van and took off her baseball cap.

"Wow! You're Jiu Ling!" The man exclaimed.

Jiu Ling, however, was generous, smiling as she said, "I've been recognized."

"A big shot stepping into my little car makes it shine today." The older man warmly boasted and promised, "Rest assured, I'm tight-lipped. Feel free, I'll give you half off today, order whatever you like, enjoy slowly."

After the owner left, Feng Yi began to skillfully wield his army knife. With a clinking sound, the snail meat along with its shell was peeled off, "Here, Jiu Ling, taste this flavor and see."

"What kind of meat is this, is it delicious?"

"Flower Palm Spotted Snail, its taste is both fresh and triple-textured, don't worry, I, a well-read guy, won't lie to you."

"Stop the nonsense, I'll smack you for being so book-smart!"

Just as she was about to pound a little fist, the overwhelming aroma made her quickly abandon the action, instead of eating right away, she slowly picked up a piece and began to chew…

In just a few seconds, her expression quickly changed. Initially, she had intended to take a cautious bite, but as she ate, she forgot her ladylike image, grabbing piece after piece into her bowl…

She had never tasted something so delicious before. Suddenly, her pretty face turned crimson as she noticed Feng Yi sipping strong liquor on the side, watching her with a gentle smile.

"Don't laugh."

Jiu Ling scolded angrily.

"The way you eat is very poised, with genuine military flower temperament, no need to hide it, far better than the silly bunch I brought before."

"Men and women are different. I just haven't eaten this stuff before."

"Then you should eat more, gain some life experience. After all, you're going to cook and be my lovely wife someday."

Jiu Ling's pretty face was red again, fully displaying a charmingly awkward bronze-level gaffe!

Indeed, she was different from other women. Her encounters with Feng Yi usually didn't involve much hand-holding and placed more emphasis on finding a soulmate.

Because of this contrasting attitude, this originally smart child appeared a bit silly, a bit naive, a bit at a loss in the face of a partner, yet now it exhibited a unique charm, that could even be described as adorable.

As Jiu Ling continued to pick dishes, she grumbled in her heart, painting big pictures every day, that's wishful thinking, there's no way she'd be your lovely wife.

She decided to change the subject.

"By the way, are you going to participate in next year's Peak Arena battles?"

"The one that's every four years?"

"Hmm."

Feng Yi shrugged, "Depends on the situation."

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