"Do you think eating vegetables is to help you cool down? It's to replenish the nutrients your body needs. Hurry up and eat, young lady, this is your last pure meat meal."
Mianmian was so angry with him that she angrily picked up a piece of meat with her chopsticks and stuffed it into her mouth, chewing vigorously.
"You're just like my dad now, always talking about nutrition. What's wrong with me eating a few more bites of meat?" Mianmian retorted defiantly.
Yun Buji couldn't help but laugh, "That just means your dad loves you very much."
"It's not wrong that my dad loves me, but what about you? Is this also your love for me?" Mianmian blurted out, but then she froze and quickly added, "No, I didn't mean that. I just meant... you do care about my health."
"Hmm, I know. Hurry up and eat," Yun Buji lowered his head, suppressing a laugh.
Mianmian looked at him, feeling rather frustrated. Her gaze fell on his necklace, and she asked, "You haven't taken it off since you put it on yesterday, have you?"
"Why would I take it off? Isn't this the peace buckle you gave me? It protects me, so I definitely can't take it off. People can even die of sudden illness in their sleep." Yun Buji's reasoning was sound.
"Then I'll make another one for you. You can wear two, and that way you'll be even safer."
Mianmian's words made Yun Buji choke. "No need, this one is very good. I like it very much! Please don't buy any more."
"Alright," Mianmian's eyes twinkled. She planned to give him something else.
"By the way, you still haven't told me, where did your little silly deskmate go? Why did she abandon you?"
"She went to eat with a new friend, and I didn't want to go." Mianmian had a feeling that Qian Xiaoguo had developed a crush on that boy. For a young girl, this wasn't a good thing, especially at this crucial stage of their studies.
"A boy?" Yun Buji served her some vegetables.
"Yes, a transfer student. I helped her find her way this morning, and perhaps after they exchanged WeChat, they started chatting." Mianmian sounded a little worried.
"Don't overthink it. She's not a primary school student anymore. She probably knows what she's doing. However, your deskmate is indeed quite silly. You should keep an eye on her."
"How can I keep an eye on her? I've already reminded her of everything. I think she's fallen for him," Mianmian said, also a bit dejected.
"What do you kids know about liking someone? Just focus on your studies." Yun Buji couldn't help but grumble.
"Who are you calling a kid? Even though we're young, it's normal to like someone. Besides, liking someone is just liking them. It's not like I want to date or anything. Is that not allowed?" Mianmian couldn't help but retort.
"..."
Yun Buji suddenly fell silent, staring at her.
Mianmian felt a bit uncomfortable under his gaze and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
"Who do you like?"
"..."
"It's none of your business," Mianmian lowered her head guiltily and continued to eat.
"Could it be that hypocrite Jiang Tianci? Let me tell you, if you dare to like him, I'll break your legs! That guy is a scumbag. I don't misjudge people," Yun Buji said agitatedly.
"No, I don't like him," Mianmian immediately shook her head and denied it.
Seeing her denial, Yun Buji relaxed a little. He said, "It's good that it's not him. Huh? Then who exactly do you like?"