roccoschili Chapter 296 When exactly did you get this photo?
Chapter 296 When exactly did you get this photo?
As he spoke, he sped up and pedaled the bike, taking Yan Meili further and further away.
Only Chen Runping and Zhao Zhaodi remained on the road, and the atmosphere became somewhat silent for a moment.
Finally, Chen Runping broke the silence first. He turned to look at Zhao Zhaodi and said softly:
"Zhao Zhaodi, I heard you're planning to go to the US for graduate school next year?"
Zhao Zhaodi nodded slightly, indicating her agreement.
Chen Runping continued, "Actually, I also have my own plans. I want to pursue further studies and get a master's degree in the military. In the future, I will strive to make more contributions in the military and continuously improve myself."
He paused briefly, then looked resolutely into the distance.
"I will always be here waiting for you, waiting for you to return from your studies in the United States."
"Ah."
Zhao Zhaodi responded softly.
Her bright eyes looked at Chen Runping, as if waiting for his next words.
Chen Runping smiled and said warmly:
"What do you want to eat? There's a really good fermented bean curd place at the street corner over there! Let's go grab something to eat first, there's still plenty of time."
After saying that, he pointed towards the street intersection ahead.
Upon hearing about the delicious fermented bean curd, Zhao Zhaodi immediately became interested. She nodded excitedly and happily replied:
"Okay!"
So the two of them got back on their bicycles and rode along the street until they arrived at the fermented bean curd shop at the street corner.
They slowly brought the car to a stop and parked it steadily to the side of the road.
Chen Runping nimbly jumped off his bicycle and then pushed it to the side of the road to park it.
Immediately afterwards, he strode towards the fermented bean curd shop and shouted loudly inside:
"Aunt Huang, give me two bowls of fermented bean curd!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a kind-faced middle-aged woman walked out of the shop. She immediately spotted Chen Runping standing outside, and a bright smile bloomed on her face as she greeted him warmly:
"Alright, Runping, when did you get back? Oh my, is this pretty girl your girlfriend? She's really beautiful! Come on, you two, sit over there and wait a bit, the fermented bean curd will be ready soon!"
Chen Runping exchanged a few pleasantries with Aunt Huang while smiling, then gently pulled Zhao Zhaodi beside him and they walked together to an empty table near a big tree and sat down.
As soon as she sat down, Zhao Zhaodi asked curiously:
"Do you know the owner of this shop?"
"Yes, Aunt Huang has been our neighbor for many years! Her husband and my father were colleagues. In the past, Aunt Huang would only give us some homemade fermented bean curd during the New Year or other holidays, which I especially loved. Later, Aunt Huang opened her own shop thanks to her superb cooking skills. Since then, whenever I return to my hometown, I always make a special trip to have a bite to satisfy my craving."
Chen Runping enthusiastically introduced it to Zhao Zhaodi.
Just then, a friendly shout came from inside:
"Runping, the fermented bean curd is here! The seasonings are right here, feel free to add whatever flavor you like."
With a smile on her face, Aunt Huang steadily carried a bowl of steaming, fragrant fermented bean curd in both hands, and walked lightly toward them, carefully placing it in front of Zhao Zhaodi.
"It's a little hot, be careful."
Immediately afterwards, Aunt Huang said to Zhao Zhaodi with a smile:
"Young lady, Runping is such a good boy, you have excellent taste."
"Aunt Huang, I'm not his girlfriend."
Zhao Zhaodi quickly explained.
"That means Runping still needs to work harder."
After saying that, Aunt Huang returned to the kitchen.
"Thank you, Aunt Huang."
Chen Runping said.
Chen Runping quickly turned to face Zhao Zhaodi and said enthusiastically:
"Zhaodi, come and try it! It tastes absolutely amazing!"
As he spoke, he handed a pair of clean chopsticks to Zhao Zhaodi, his eyes filled with anticipation, as if he couldn't wait to see Zhao Zhaodi praise the dish.
Zhao Zhaodi nodded slightly, gently took the chopsticks, and then picked up a small piece of fermented bean curd and put it in her mouth.
After chewing carefully, she slowly raised her head, a radiant smile blooming on her face, and happily said:
"Mmm, it's really delicious!"
Before she finished speaking, Aunt Huang walked over again with a smile, carrying another bowl of equally tempting fermented bean curd, and said:
"Come on, come on! If you feel it's not enough, just let me know, there'll be plenty!"
Aunt Huang turned and left, leaving the place to Chen Runping and Zhao Zhaodi.
After the two devoured the bowl of fermented bean curd, Chen Runping, with a concerned expression, picked up a glass of warm water and handed it to Zhao Zhaodi. Then, he gently wiped away the chili residue from her lips with a tissue.
He asked softly:
"Zhao Di, are you full?"
Zhao Zhaodi nodded slightly in response:
"Ah."
Then, Chen Runping turned and called out to Aunt Huang:
"Aunt Huang, please settle the bill."
As he spoke, he took out his wallet from his pocket, making a gesture as if to pay.
Just then, the sharp-eyed Zhao Zhaodi inadvertently noticed that Chen Runping had opened his wallet and found a solo photo of himself from his high school graduation!
Her eyes widened immediately, and without thinking, she reached out to snatch the photo.
However, the quick-thinking Chen Runping swiftly raised the wallet high above his head.
Zhao Zhaodi, who is 168 cm tall, stood in front of Chen Runping, who is 180 cm tall, and even when she stood on tiptoe, she couldn't reach the wallet.
Zhao Zhaodi was both angry and anxious, and asked coquettishly:
"When exactly did you get this photo?"
Chen Runping's lips curled up into a slightly sly smile as he replied:
"Of course, it was around the time I graduated from high school."
Zhao Zhaodi frowned slightly and continued to press for answers:
"So who gave it to you? Was it Yan Meili, Shen Shanshan, or Mu Li? Hmph, it must have been the work of one of those three big traitors!"
Chen Runping smiled gently and looked tenderly at Zhao Zhaodi, saying:
“Zhao Di, I can’t tell you this. But this photo is very meaningful to me; it’s my pillar of support! Whenever I encounter tough training and feel like I’m about to give up, just looking at your photo and reading the letters you wrote to me instantly gives me renewed strength. So, Zhao Di, I’m really grateful for your support and encouragement all this time.”
Chen Runping gazed intently at Zhao Zhaodi with deep affection, as if trying to etch her entire being into the depths of his eyes.
Zhao Zhaodi felt flustered and disoriented under that intense gaze.