Chapter 537: Chapter 537

Xie Baola and Chen Jiayan came to the sauce station.

Xie Baola leaned her shoulder against his arm and peeked at him, "Chen Jiayan, what sauce do you like?"

Chen Jiayan, holding a spoon, leisurely added cilantro to his bowl.

Then chili, soy sauce, garlic paste, as well as sesame oil and chili oil, and that was it.

For instance, he didn’t add any of the sticky stuff, like sesame paste or peanut sauce.

Yet Xie Baola quite fancied those.

Apart from their love for adventurous things, it seemed like their tastes were completely different in all other regards.

Chen Jiayan turned to face her, "Mmm."

Xie Baola frowned, "I don’t like cilantro, it smells, don’t you think?"

Chen Jiayan shook his head, "Not really. Everyone has their own preferences, it’s normal not to like something, no need to force yourself."

The waiter brought the ingredients to the table.

Xie Baola took the initiative and picked up the grill tongs, with a confident smile, "Let me grill the meat for you."

She was eager to try.

Seeing Xie Baola full of enthusiasm, Chen Jiayan didn’t say anything.

However, soon there was a burnt smell in the air.

Xie Baola had charred the meat.

Xie Baola appeared calm, "Mistake, the fire was too high, wait for me, I’ll grill it again."

Chen Jiayan: "... I’ll do it."

It was hard on her to have burnt the meat.

Xie Baola pursed her lips, "I’ll definitely make it happen next time!"

Chen Jiayan took the grill tongs from her hand and began grilling the meat with focused eyes.

Xie Baola could only prop up her chin and watch him.

She found that even the way he grilled meat was attractive.

When the meat on the grill was cooked, Chen Jiayan was the first to put the meat in her bowl, saying to her, "Eat."

He really was considerate.

From these little details in life, it was clear that he was the type to take care of others.

Such a meticulous man.

The barbecue restaurant was brightly lit.

Xie Baola didn’t notice the gleam in her eyes.

She tasted the meat and then gave her approval, "As expected, not bad."

Their atmosphere was rather pleasant.

It was like an enjoyable companionship between friends.

Xie Baola held a piece of meat up to his bowl, "I’ll try your sauce to see how it tastes."

"There’s cilantro in it."

Chen Jiayan reminded.

Xie Baola insisted, so Chen Jiayan extended the sauce bowl toward her to facilitate dipping.

Smelling the cilantro, Xie Baola still couldn’t bring herself to take a bite.

"I’ll give it to you instead."

Chen Jiayan watched Xie Baola without speaking.

But he ended up eating that piece of meat.

Xie Baola laughed with her foxy eyes, "Chen Jiayan, does this count as an indirect kiss?"

Her foxy eyes really did make her look like a little fox.

With other diners around, Chen Jiayan discreetly said, "Just eat your barbecue."

Xie Baola leaned back in her chair, lifting her arm to rest on top in a carefree manner, "If you don’t answer, that means you agree."

Chen Jiayan could only feed her the grilled meat to silence her mouth.

After the meal, Chen Jiayan took the initiative to pay the bill.

Xie Baola seized the opportunity to say, "This time you’ve treated me, next time it’s my turn."

Neon lights shone brightly on the roadside, incessantly bathing them in light.

Chen Jiayan, in his refined attire, had one hand casually in his pocket, "It’s getting late, let’s head back earlier."

Xie Baola looked at him through the light, her gaze never leaving Chen Jiayan for a moment, "When are we meeting up next time?"

Her foxy eyes were clearly signaling her determined pursuit of him.

What sort of look was that?

To Chen Jiayan, that gaze was indeed too intense.

Chen Jiayan slightly averted his head, avoiding her gaze, "Let’s talk about next time when it comes."

There was a hint of indifference in his tone.

Xie Baola clicked her tongue, "You’re brushing me off."

"Because I can’t be sure I’ll be free next time," Chen Jiayan said, "so I can’t rashly promise you anything."

Xie Baola felt that he was being honest.

Anyway, everything about him was good.

Xie Baola felt she might be seeing Chen Jiayan through too strong a filter.

Well aware of the need for patience in pursuit, she nodded with half-understanding, "Then don’t ignore me when I contact you."

Xie Baola returned home and made a phone call to a friend, "Get Chen Jiayan to hang out more."

Her tone was subtly excited.

The friend couldn’t help but tease, "Xie Paula, you’re really crazy."

Xie Baola furrowed her brow, "If you can’t say anything nice, shut up. I’m seriously pursuing love."

"Since when did you chase after a man? Aren’t men always the ones chasing you? Aren’t you crazy now?"

"Maybe this time it’s true love?"

"I remember you used to say that too."

No, she hadn’t said that before.

Xie Baola said indignantly, "Just remember what I said, alright?"

"Got it, the servant will certainly keep Miss Xie’s words in mind, even if it kills me, I’ll create opportunities for you and Jiayan."

Xie Baola was satisfied.

Even her inspiration for writing scripts felt much more abundant.

The friend was reliable, and in a few days, Xie Baola received a reply from that friend.

A group of friends had arranged a skydiving trip.

Chen Jiayan had also signed up.

The skydiving location wasn’t in Hai City, but in Sucheng.

In the group chat, they discussed travel arrangements.

Someone suggested taking a private jet.

Xie Baola found this ridiculous, as traveling from Hai City to Sucheng by car was only about a two-hour drive.

And now they wanted to fly on a private jet?

That wasn’t the kind of show-off one should be.

Their brains must be addled.

Xie Baola suggested driving.

Driving meant she could create opportunities to be alone with Chen Jiayan along the way.

Everyone else gave Xie Baola face and agreed to drive.

On the morning of departure to Sucheng.

A group of friends gathered at the entrance of a shopping mall, ready to set off.

Xie Baola directly drove her car to the parking lot to park.

Upon arriving at the entrance, she casually asked a friend, "Has Chen Jiayan not arrived yet?"

"He went into the mall with Da Pao and some others to shop," the friend said, nodding towards the incoming group, "Here they come."

Chen Jiayan emerged from the mall with several friends, all carrying shopping bags.

Strangely, amidst the hustle and bustle of the crowd, Xie Baola only saw Chen Jiayan.

Among the myriad of colors, Chen Jiayan stood out the most.

Xie Baola stepped towards Chen Jiayan.

Chen Jiayan nodded to her, "And fruits."

"My car broke down, so I’ll ride with you later."

"Paula, you can ride with me," a friend said with a teasing smile.

Xie Baola swept them a cold look, "Who knows how many women have been in your car, I’ll ride with Chen Jiayan."

Chen Jiayan looked down at her, "...Your car seems to break down quite often."

"Yep," Xie Baola nodded calmly, "I’m going to replace that piece of junk next time!"

Chen Jiayan didn’t call her out on her clumsy lie.

Xie Baola said, raising an eyebrow, "If you get tired of driving, we can switch and I can drive."

The look in her eyes seemed to say, you won’t be at a loss for giving me a ride.

Xie Baola got into Chen Jiayan’s car. Follow current novels on N(o)vᴇl(F)ire.nᴇt

A friend tried to squeeze into the back seat but was repelled by Xie Baola’s glare.

The friend laughed, "Xie Paula, you really are fierce."