Chapter 200: A Couple’s Combo? The Awkwardness of Eating Hot Pot with That Jerk for the First Time

Chapter 200: Chapter 200: A Couple’s Combo? The Awkwardness of Eating Hot Pot with That Jerk for the First Time

At this thought, a jolt went through Gu Yizhou!

No!

’A secret office romance with the president?’

’How could such a dangerous idea pop into my head?’

He couldn’t help but smile wryly.

He shook his head, dispelling the unrealistic thoughts from his mind.

After casually hitting Ctrl+S to save his document, Gu Yizhou got up and slipped out of the office...

’What choice did I have?’

’I can’t just let the president wait for me, can I?’

...

By the time Gu Yizhou went downstairs, Yan Luoxi was already in the parking garage.

Today, Yan Luoxi wore only light makeup that looked fresh and natural, without excessive embellishment.

Her eyes were deep and bright, as if they could see through a person’s soul. Her red lips were pressed together, betraying no hint of a smile, which only added to her cold and mysterious air.

She was standing next to her fiery red Ferrari, her gaze fixed on the elevator entrance.

It wasn’t quitting time yet, so the parking garage was practically empty.

A moment later, Gu Yizhou’s elevator arrived at the first basement level.

The moment he stepped out, he saw President Yan Luoxi standing a short distance away.

Due to the cold weather, Yan Luoxi was wearing a dark woolen overcoat. Underneath, she had on a simple white shirt, its fine texture conveying a sense of elegance and sophistication.

She wore a pair of slim-fit black trousers, tailored perfectly to her figure. Together with a pair of black high heels, the outfit accentuated the long, even lines of her legs, making her look tall and poised.

She carried a simple, black leather handbag with a firm, smooth texture that showcased her taste. This, combined with the metal watch on her right wrist, perfectly completed her image as a cold, aloof female president.

It was hard for Gu Yizhou not to notice her.

Just then, Yan Luoxi saw him too.

A flash of joy crossed her face and her eyes brightened, but when she realized that jerk was looking at her, she immediately reverted to her usual cold expression.

She was terrified Gu Yizhou would see through her.

Gu Yizhou didn’t linger; he walked briskly over to President Yan Luoxi.

"President Yan."

Gu Yizhou said as he reached her.

"You drive."

Yan Luoxi glanced at him and casually shoved her car keys into his hand.

Then, she walked straight around to the passenger side.

Uh...

Gu Yizhou stared blankly at the keys in his hand.

’She just handed me the keys without even asking if I know how to drive?’

’Does she trust me that much?!’

Well, fine.

He did, in fact, know how to drive.

Gu Yizhou shook his head with a sense of resignation, then opened the driver’s side door and got in.

The car’s interior was small, so they were sitting quite close. Gu Yizhou could smell the faint, pleasant fragrance wafting from Yan Luoxi.

’It smells nice,’ Gu Yizhou thought.

He wasn’t a pervert, though, so he didn’t just keep obsessively sniffing her scent.

He collected himself, fastened his seatbelt, and turned to Yan Luoxi. "So... President Yan, where are we headed?"

"What do you like to eat?"

Yan Luoxi asked, her expression calm.

"I get to choose?"

Gu Yizhou asked, surprised.

Yan Luoxi nodded. "Yes. I’m treating, so of course you can pick something you like."

"Well..."

Gu Yizhou thought for a moment. "How about hot pot? It’s nice and comforting in this weather."

Naturally, Yan Luoxi had no objections.

’What they ate wasn’t important. What mattered was who she was eating with.’

’Besides, Yan Luoxi suddenly remembered the time that damn man had snuck out for beef offal hot pot and didn’t come home!’

’At this thought, she was certain that this stinky rascal really did love hot pot.’

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi nodded. "Do you have a place to recommend?"

Seeing her ask, Gu Yizhou thought for a moment before saying, "Well... I know a hot pot place that specializes in beef offal. It’s really good, but I’m not sure if you’d like it, President Yan."

"Okay."

"Let’s go there then."

Yan Luoxi said without hesitation.

Gu Yizhou glanced at Yan Luoxi in surprise.

He had only mentioned it offhandedly.

’After all, many women, especially someone of Yan Luoxi’s status, might not be used to eating things like organ meat.’

’But he never expected her to agree.’

"Okay."

Gu Yizhou nodded.

Then he started the car, and they were off.

...

「A dozen or so minutes later.」

Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi arrived at a hot pot restaurant called "Sichuan and Chongqing Old Flavor."

After parking the car, they both got out and walked into the hot pot restaurant.

"Sir, ma’am, a table for two?"

As soon as they entered, a young waitress in a uniform came up to greet them.

"Yes."

Gu Yizhou nodded. "Could we get a table by the window, please?"

’He had initially considered President Yan Luoxi’s status and wondered if he should ask for a private room, but on second thought, getting one for just two people seemed like a waste.’

’Besides, eating hot pot in a private room just didn’t have the same atmosphere as eating in the main hall.’

’So he decided not to even bother asking.’

"Of course. Right this way, please."

The waitress nodded.

She then led them to a table by the window on the second floor.

Since it was peak dinner time, the restaurant was already quite crowded.

The entire second floor was rather noisy.

Yan Luoxi was clearly unaccustomed to such a dining environment. She frowned slightly but didn’t say a word.

"President Yan, why don’t you take a look and see what you’d like?"

Gu Yizhou said, handing the menu to Yan Luoxi.

Yan Luoxi shook her head. "You decide. I’m fine with anything."

Just then, the waitress returned with their tea.

"We just launched a new couple’s special. It’s a great deal. Would you two like to try it?"

she offered after pouring their tea.

A couple’s special?!

Yan Luoxi was startled.

She instinctively glanced at Gu Yizhou, who was sitting across from her.

Gu Yizhou was startled too.

Their eyes met.

For a moment, they were both a little embarrassed.

Especially Yan Luoxi. Her heart suddenly began to race, and a faint blush crept onto her cool, beautiful face.

Fortunately, her self-control was strong, and she quickly composed herself.

"Ahem."

Gu Yizhou snapped out of it, cleared his throat, and turned to Yan Luoxi. "President Yan, are there any foods you don’t eat?"

"N-no."

Yan Luoxi shook her head.

"Okay."

Hearing her reply, Gu Yizhou said no more on the matter. He turned to the waitress and said, "Uh, miss, we won’t be needing the couple’s special. Just a medium-sized beef offal hot pot, please. And then one order each of tender beef, sirloin, chuck, and brisket fat. And a vegetable assortment platter."

Hearing that man’s words, Yan Luoxi breathed a sigh of relief...