Chapter 13: Unexpected Revelations Over Dinner

It wasn’t long before the main course, a steak, arrived, its sizzling aroma filling the air and captivating Chajingyuan’s senses.

Across the table, her sister had already begun to eat, quite unlike Chajingyuan.

From her movements to her speed, even her expressions, everything exuded an air of a devoted foodie, no, more like a hungry ghost, with a look of pure satisfaction on her face.

A strange emotion swelled within Chajingyuan. It was a feeling hard to describe, a mix of envy and comfort, comfort and anxiety.

It was both familiar and unfamiliar, and suddenly, Chajingyuan realized she hadn’t truly observed her younger sister’s features in a long time.

Chajingyuan used a piece of bread to cover her mouth, discreetly watching Chahuayuan’s appearance.

Chahuayuan had a small, delicate face framed by large, round, frameless glasses. Her long, thick black hair, reaching her waist, was tied into two ponytails, not quite adorable, but more of a practical, casual style.

Paired with a pink hoodie, a white shirt with lace trim, and a dark red plaid skirt, she had a cohesive, quintessential rural charm.

Beneath this everyday rural style, Chahuayuan had an astonishing figure. Her curves were delicate yet proportionate, with a slender waist, long limbs, and slender, upright shoulders.

Even just looking at her shoulders, one could tell she was a rare beauty.

Below her shoulders, her feminine features were remarkably prominent, like two round, heavy pomelos.

The spherical chandelier in the restaurant cast a reflection on the black stone table, and next to her sister, it seemed to pale in comparison.

‘Wow…’ Chajingyuan couldn’t help but think, even though she knew her sister was attractive, she had never noticed just how much. It was all because of her sister’s overly rural fashion choices.

Still, there was something right about the ‘rural’ look on Chahuayuan. Her features were generous, her eyes large and expressive, her posture upright.

The rural style, in this case, became a kind of simplicity and authenticity, exuding an unexpected elegance and vitality.

Chajingyuan committed her sister’s enthusiastic eating to memory, thoughtfully chewing on a garlic bread she had long ignored.

The fusion of a science beauty and a homebody. It was a regret that some people couldn’t appreciate the charm of this intersection.

The steam from the steak slowly dissipated.

Perhaps influenced by her sister’s appetite, or maybe because ‘beauty is food,’ Chajingyuan found her own appetite improving. She began to enjoy her meal in an orderly fashion.

However, compared to Chahuayuan’s speed, she was still much slower.

Chahuayuan, however, didn’t mind. After finishing her own portion, she hummed a tune, patiently waiting for Chajingyuan to finish. Occasionally, their eyes would meet, and without fail, Chajingyuan would shyly look away.

Finally, after a long time, the main courses were nearly finished. The waiter arrived with dessert, and Chahuayuan tentatively asked, ‘How was it, bro? Enjoy your meal?’

“Mmm~” Chajingyuan, with a complex expression, rubbed her small belly.

“It was okay, I guess. Whether it was good or not… it’s hard to say, but I’m definitely full.”

“That’s all that matters. After all, this time, it was all about you.”

“Sounds good, but you’re the one who enjoyed it the most, right?”

“Of course!”

“No hint of restraint…”

“Well, I did have a little fun too. I mean, I never imagined things would turn out this way before.”

“Yeah, I didn’t expect that either.’

“…I’m saying that as a compliment. Don’t just repeat it back to me, give me a little credit.”

“Talent? I don’t think I’m that talented. We already went over this in the morning, and this result wasn’t something I planned for. I wouldn’t want this outcome even if it was offered to me.”

“I know there were a lot of unexpected factors, but regardless of what they were, you guided this outcome. And just the performance itself is remarkable.”

Chahuayuan, with one hand on her hip, spoke with a mix of reproach and gratitude, her words firm and unyielding.

“You’re a guy, and yet you can show such a cute side! I’ve never known this about you. This is your true talent!”

“I don’t think I’m that cute. I was just arguing with the chat.”

“Oh, that’s exactly it! Even when you’re a bit upset, you can still say something cute, full of energy and life!”

“Um…” Chajingyuan felt a mix of embarrassment and shyness, averting her gaze.

‘Well, with depression, you tend to have a bit of a split personality, it’s no big deal. Besides, I can’t just start cursing and insulting people. Replacing it with ‘waste of space’ is a kind of spiritual care for the young internet users, you know? Hmph!’

“Uh…”

“You know, I suddenly realize,” Chahuayuan pondered.

“Maybe, even in reality, your speaking style is a bit contradictory. Could it be that you were born with this talent, just never discovered it?”

“Maybe. A lot of people’s talents are buried by their environment and never discovered. We’ve both been through that, haven’t we?… Wait, what do you mean by ‘contradictory talent’…”

“So you might be born to be a…”

‘…’ Chajingyuan couldn’t hold back any longer.

“A born to be a what? First of all, I’m straightforward, I never contradict myself. If I say I want to curse out your whole family, I really do! Besides, even if I did contradict myself, I’m such a good person, I could only be a tsundere! You know nothing about cute attributes!”

“Okay, okay, so you’re a tsundere. Everyone gets scolded eventually. Tsundere gets her heart broken by the male lead, and…”

“No, no, no, you can’t just use metaphors to prove anything! Even if you’re a science major, your reasoning is better if you just use a random number like 114514.”

“Our major’s way of reasoning is inherently mystical and speculative. But you’re right, let me think… Tsundere has 21 strokes, and its pinyin letter order is 1-15-10-9-1-15…”

“Um, I wasn’t actually asking for a proof…”

Soon, the post-meal dessert was finished. Chahuayuan stretched lazily, and influenced by her sister, Chajingyuan also stretched with one hand, the other covering a yawn.

“Tired?”

“Mmm… a little…”

“Then let’s go home. I already paid with a scan.”

“Mm-hmm.”

Chajingyuan quickly regained her composure from the casualness of the latter half of lunch, following Chahuayuan out of the restaurant in a polite and restrained manner.

The afternoon sun bathed everything in a bright, almost blinding light. The cement pathways were a dazzling white, and cars sped by in all directions.

‘…’ Chajingyuan looked back the way they came.

Sensing her brother’s hesitation, Chahuayuan turned around questioningly.

“What’s wrong, bro?”

“Um, well…” Chajingyuan fidgeted, rubbing her slender waist and buttocks.

“Sis, can I make a suggestion… Can we take a cab home?”

“No way. The base fare is more expensive than the distance charge, are you trying to fly?”

“I… I don’t want to walk!! I’m so tired!!”

“No!!”