He
Yufeng was very short-tempered, especially after learning that his childhood friend Xiao Jinghong had also fallen for a girl named Hu Ximeng.However, despite his temper, He Yufeng wasn't prone to outbursts; moreover, he could calm down easily if someone brought him some cold radish salad. Naturally, all of this stemmed from Hu Ximeng.
As mentioned earlier, Hu Ximeng came from an ordinary family; her parents died early, and she only had her grandmother as a relative.
Her journey had been difficult; she worked hard to gain admission to a prestigious academy in Yucheng called "English," where He Yufeng and Xiao Jinghong were the two most popular boys.
Because of her family's poverty, Hu Ximeng often worked part-time, delivering food in her spare time.
For He Yufeng, Hu Ximeng's innocence and kindness were the fundamental reasons he pursued her. In his eyes, she was completely different from the other rich girls in the college who only knew how to look at handsome guys all day. Even if he stood in front of her, she could completely ignore his existence.
He Yufeng tried to put aside his status and interact with Hu Ximeng, but no matter how he teased her, she remained indifferent to him.
"He Yufeng, if you're bored, then please go find other girls. I have to study and work, I don't have time to hang out with you."
"You're always studying or working, aren't you tired?"
He Yufeng was speechless at Hu Ximeng's lifestyle, but still tried to show her concern.
"Thank you for your concern, I like and enjoy this lifestyle. I'm different from you. You can have plenty of money and time to play and have fun, but I can't."
After saying that, Hu Ximeng left He Yufeng's sight, and her words also reached Xiao Jinghong's ears.
Xiao Jinghong understood Hu Ximeng's words; children without money should be self-reliant and strong. Although he and He Yufeng had grown up together, his family wasn't as wealthy as He Yufeng's.
Hu Ximeng's face appeared in Xiao Jinghong's mind, and he couldn't help but become interested in this girl. When she left school, he would often secretly follow her, only to learn that she worked as a waitress in a restaurant, delivering food. More importantly, her grandmother also owned a restaurant, and her specialty and favorite dish was cold shredded radish salad.
Both
He Yufeng and Xiao Jinghong deeply loved Hu Ximeng, but they chose to express their love differently.
He Yufeng's love was domineering and direct; he often dragged her out to play regardless of her wishes, and frequently brought her small romantic gestures and surprises, but she was only touched; no matter what he did, she didn't accept him.
This troubled He Yufeng greatly.
Xiao Jinghong, however, was different. His love for Hu Ximeng was silent; he only appeared when she needed him. Through secretly following her, he learned that whenever she felt negative, she would make a cold radish salad, and after eating it, all her emotions would vanish.
Over time, Xiao Jinghong also learned to make cold radish salad, just so he could make Hu Ximeng smile when needed.
Hu Ximeng felt pressured when she was with He Yufeng, but relaxed when she was with Xiao Jinghong.
He Yufeng deeply loved Hu Ximeng, so his pursuit was intense, often overwhelming her. To make things easier for herself in the future, Hu Ximeng reluctantly agreed to be He Yufeng's girlfriend.
Hearing Hu Ximeng agree to be his girlfriend, He Yufeng was overjoyed and spun her around in his arms.
"Great, you finally agreed to be my girlfriend!"
After that, He Yufeng frequently took Hu Ximeng on dates. Restaurants, bubble tea shops, and amusement parks were all must-go places, and He Yufeng even treated Hu Ximeng to a Western meal.
But these weren't what Hu Ximeng wanted. She often felt emotionally exhausted; his domineering love often suffocated her.
He Yufeng said that eating Western food was a lifestyle, and that a date at a Western restaurant was very romantic. But he didn't know her true feelings. She thought that eating Chinese food in a quiet place would be just as enjoyable.
Because of her poor family background, always being in such luxurious places made Hu Ximeng feel oppressed, and He Yufeng's frequent dates were taking up most of her work time.
Hu Ximeng believed that regardless of wealth, everyone should be frugal. Seeing her boyfriend's unrestrained spending made her very uncomfortable. Romantic passion is good, but a simple, peaceful life is what she truly desires. She feels that even just taking a walk, chatting, and sharing a home-cooked meal together as a couple is enough!
That's why she only manages a forced smile when she's with He Yufeng, while with Xiao Jinghong, he's attentive and genuinely tries to understand her needs. He never puts any pressure on her, simply being there for her as a friend.
3.
The school is about to hold its anniversary gala, and all the girls must appear in evening gowns.
He Yufeng knows that Hu Ximeng comes from a poor family and doesn't own any evening gowns, and given her current situation, she can't afford one. So, for his own sake, and more importantly, to prevent her from being looked down upon by other wealthy girls, he decides to buy her an evening gown and give it to her.
However, when Hu Ximeng receives the gown, she doesn't show the expression He Yufeng expected; instead, she coldly returns it.
"I'm sorry, thank you for your kindness, but I can't accept this evening gown."
"Why? We're boyfriend and girlfriend. What's wrong with a girlfriend asking her boyfriend for something? I'm giving you this dress out of kindness, to show my feelings for you. And you're refusing? What about my dignity?"
"I have a dress. I can wear my own dress. This is such a beautiful and expensive thing; I can't accept it. I have something to do, I'll go now."
Hearing He Yufeng's words, Hu Ximeng felt extremely hurt. Dignity, dignity? You only care about your own dignity. Have you considered my feelings? If I accept such an expensive gift from you, what will my grandmother think of me? And do you know how much psychological pressure I'll be under wearing this evening gown?
Hu Ximeng didn't yell at He Yufeng. She thought he was just an immature child; even if she yelled, he wouldn't understand!
This was the first time the two had argued. Watching Hu Ximeng run away, He Yufeng felt terrible. He was her boyfriend; why couldn't she learn to rely on him? It seemed that ever since she fell in love with her, her temper had become increasingly volatile.
Hu Ximeng ran away, unsure who to confide in throughout the entire college. Because she was always so busy, she had no time to make friends, so she had almost no true friends here. She could only find a secluded corner, squat down, and cry softly.
"Are you feeling down?"
A voice reached Hu Ximeng's ears. She looked up and saw a handsome boy handing her a handkerchief, the meaning very clear: he wanted her to wipe away her tears. It turned out this boy was Xiao Jinghong, and as a public figure on campus, Hu Ximeng naturally recognized him.
"Thank you, I'm much better!"
"Is there anything I can do to help you?"
"No, thank you!"
Hu Ximeng had an instinctive aversion to unfamiliar people. She thought the person in front of her would leave on their own after hearing her words, but unexpectedly, he said something else.
"What do you want to do when you're in a bad mood? I'll keep you company!"
Hu Ximeng knew that if she didn't answer, this person wouldn't leave.
Xiao Jinghong looked at Hu Ximeng. She probably didn't know that he already knew everything about her! He knew she was his brother's girlfriend and was currently having a conflict with his brother; he knew she wanted to eat cold radish salad when she was in a bad mood, but he still hoped to hear her say it.
"No, thank you for your concern, I'm much better! Besides, even if I wanted to do something, you couldn't help me, let alone keep me company. After all, we're not familiar with each other, and if some people saw us, they might mistakenly think we had something going on!"
Xiao Jinghong didn't expect Hu Ximeng to be so tight-lipped, but he was determined to use this opportunity to build a friendship with her, so he didn't give up.
"When you're in a bad mood, you have to let it out, otherwise bottling it up will hurt you! Come on, what do you want to do? I'll take you. We can chat together, right?"
Seeing him say this, Hu Ximeng felt embarrassed to refuse again and could only nod. Xiao Jinghong was very happy; he had finally gotten her to lower her guard.
"I want to eat cold radish salad. Take me to eat it." "Okay! I bet
cold radish salad is one of your favorite dishes, otherwise you wouldn't be thinking of eating it right now." "
Mmm!" Hu Ximeng ate the cold radish salad while chatting with Xiao Jinghong, and the atmosphere between them was much more harmonious than before. Xiao Jinghong watched her eat heartily, feeling very satisfied, so he ate with her. They weren't a couple , but they acted like one. Similarly, this scene was captured by two girls who admired He Yufeng and Xiao Jinghong. They not only secretly took pictures of them but also secretly cursed Hu Ximeng as a vixen who had stolen away their two idols. Hu Ximeng confided in Xiao Jinghong about the conflict between her and He Yufeng. Xiao Jinghong listened quietly until she finished before speaking. "Yufeng is doing this for your own good. As his brother, I can see he loves you very much, to the point that he wants to give you the best. There might be some conflicts between you, but I think as long as you communicate often and try to understand each other better, it will all be fine. I admit he's stubborn, and some of his behavior might seem like that of an immature child, but no one is perfect. The most important thing in a relationship is tolerance. Give him some time!" "Are you here to be our mediator?" "Of course not. I'm saying all this simply to ease your worries. I saw you enjoying the cold radish salad so much; I can tell you really like this dish. It can help you forget your troubles. And I tried it myself; it's indeed very good. I hope that in the future, when you're unhappy, you can do what you want and vent your frustrations." Xiao Jinghong spoke, a slight smile playing on his lips as he listened to Hu Ximeng's words. He had no intention of acting as a mediator between them; his words were undoubtedly meant to avoid upsetting the girl he liked. As for He Yufeng, he wouldn't try to persuade him either. Saying too much would only raise He Yufeng's guard, letting him know that he also deeply loved Hu Ximeng, and then he might not even have the chance to protect her. Days passed, and after eating a bowl of cold radish salad, Hu Ximeng felt much better. Even He Yufeng sensed something was amiss. The school's anniversary gala arrived as scheduled, and as He Yufeng had predicted, Hu Ximeng indeed didn't wear the evening gown he had given her; she wore only an ordinary dress. Hu Ximeng thought it didn't matter that she didn't wear the evening gown, but she hadn't expected that the other wealthy girls at the gala would use this opportunity to humiliate her. Listening to their sharp and sarcastic words, Hu Ximeng felt extremely hurt, and He Yufeng was also very angry. "Oh ho, here comes our school's poorest student, the bookworm Hu Ximeng! What, no evening gown?" "Ximeng, do you know that not wearing an evening gown to the school anniversary gala is disrespectful! Besides, you're our heartthrob He Yufeng's girlfriend. If you don't wear an evening gown to the gala, where will he put his face?" "That's right! Besides, He Yufeng bought you such a beautiful evening gown. If you don't wear it, aren't you slapping him in the face?" ... Each word was like a sharp knife, cutting wound after wound into Hu Ximeng's heart. He Yufeng's face was extremely ugly. Listening to these rich girls' sarcastic and mean words, for a moment he really wanted to tear their mouths to shreds! So he couldn't help but shout, and the whole place quieted down considerably. "Enough! Are you all done yet? Anyone who says another word, get out of here!" "He Yufeng, we're protecting you! Look at Xi Meng, your girlfriend, she doesn't even know how to save face for you. We're teaching her a lesson!" A fearless girl couldn't help but speak up, but He Yufeng was in a bad mood, and the girl had just walked right into his trap. "My girlfriend doesn't need outsiders to teach her. You, get out of here right now!" The girl clearly felt He Yufeng's anger. Seeing his face as black as the bottom of a pot, she knew that staying there wouldn't end well, so she immediately left. Of course, Xiao Jinghong's face was also very bad. He originally wanted to say something, but He Yufeng beat him to it. After the girl left, Hu Xi Meng, ignoring the many people present, also ran out sadly. He Yufeng was about to chase after her when Xiao Jinghong stopped him. "I'll go check on things. We need you to take charge here." After saying that, he left. It was at this moment that He Yufeng sensed something was amiss. 5. Hu Ximeng arrived at the school rooftop and couldn't help but shout a few times. Xiao Jinghong found her by her voice. Seeing her heartbroken, he didn't immediately go to comfort her, but silently stood behind her until she cried herself to sleep before he went to her side. "Actually, in my opinion, you're just as beautiful even without an evening gown. You don't need to care too much about what other people think, just be yourself. I believe you're a strong girl." As he said this, Xiao Jinghong secretly sent a text message to He Yufeng about Hu Ximeng's current situation. "Yufeng, Ximeng's emotions are very unstable right now. It's better if you don't appear around her. After all, those girls are targeting her because of you. Let her have some peace and quiet! I'll keep an eye on her for you." "Thank you, Xiao Jinghong! You're the only boy who can bring me warmth. By the way, can you come with me to eat some cold radish salad?" Xiao Jinghong nodded. Hu Ximeng had taken the initiative to invite him; it would be foolish to refuse.
The two left the school and went to a restaurant that Hu Ximeng usually liked. They ordered a cold radish salad and ate it silently.
"If similar situations happen again, you must learn to fight back bravely and tell those who bully you—Hu Ximeng is not a soft persimmon they can manipulate at will, not a blade of grass they can trample on at will,"
Xiao Jinghong encouraged Hu Ximeng. Just like last time, this scene was witnessed by others.
...
Soon after, the news that Xiao Jinghong had taken Hu Ximeng to eat cold radish salad time and time again spread throughout the entire British aristocratic academy. Seeing the seemingly affectionate pictures of the two on the school website, and Hu Ximeng's genuine smile, He Yufeng was utterly enraged!
"Xiao Jinghong, I treat you like a brother, but you've been secretly flirting with my girlfriend. What do you mean by this?"
After saying that, he threw a punch at Xiao Jinghong and then grabbed his clothes, punching him again.
"You hypocrite who only knows how to stab someone in the back! Since you like Hu Ximeng, why don't you say it? If you're so capable, let's compete fairly and have a proper fight!"
Hu Ximeng looked at the enraged He Yufeng and secretly worried about Xiao Jinghong's situation.
He Yufeng finally got tired after hitting her for a while, then looked at Hu Ximeng again.
"Hu Ximeng, you're something else! I'm your boyfriend! Why did you turn to him first when you were sad?"
He Yufeng was heartbroken; he felt betrayed, as if the whole world was against him.
"If you want to blame someone, blame me. I was the one who showed up when she was sad; she didn't come to me on her own initiative. It's all my fault, so don't make things difficult for Ximeng!"
Although he was in a lot of pain, Xiao Jinghong couldn't help but defend his beloved girl.
"Fine, that's what you said!"
He Yufeng rushed forward and punched Xiao Jinghong a few more times before stopping, but this time Xiao Jinghong didn't remain silent as before.
“He Yufeng, do you know why I often appear around Hu Ximeng? It’s all because of you. You haven’t fulfilled your responsibilities as a boyfriend. Although I love her deeply, I have no intention of competing with you for anything. You have made her sad time and time again, so naturally I have to appear and try to cheer her up. Also, you keep saying that you are her boyfriend, but do you consider yourself a qualified boyfriend? Have you ever understood what she really needs? Have you ever tried to understand her feelings? You keep saying that everything you do is for her good and that you have given her the best of everything, but have you ever respected her wishes? Do you know that she feels a lot of pressure when she is with you? When you are on dates, can you really feel what is hidden behind her smile? In order to meet your needs, she can only force a smile…”
Xiao Jinghong wanted to continue, but Hu Ximeng interrupted him.
"Xiao Jinghong, that's enough, please stop!"
Hearing Xiao Jinghong's words, He Yufeng was stunned. He carefully recalled his several dates with Hu Ximeng, and he seemed genuinely confused about her feelings. Seeing her smile then, he assumed it was a genuine smile.
...
He Yufeng released Xiao Jinghong, his emotions a jumble of complex emotions. He didn't know what to say, nor did he want to do anything. Compared to Xiao Jinghong, he felt like a truly inadequate boyfriend.
"You can all leave. I need to be alone." Since the conversation started, the relationship between He Yufeng and Xiao Jinghong had become very tense because of Hu Ximeng.
However
, Xiao Jinghong and Hu Ximeng's relationship had actually grown closer. Looking at Xiao Jinghong's swollen face, Hu Ximeng felt a pang of sympathy.
"Fool, why did you have to bring this up? Because of me, the relationship between you two brothers is very tense right now."
"Seeing you unhappy with him makes my heart ache. Don't worry about our current tension. If we're truly meant to be, we'll be brothers for life. Silly girl, a short, sharp pain is better than a long, drawn-out one. If you endure this to avoid hurting him, you'll only cause even greater harm in the end. Let's go eat some cold radish salad, something that will cheer you up."
Hu Ximeng nodded, and the two happily left the school.
This harmonious scene was observed by He Yufeng, who was secretly watching them. This same scene brought the two closer, but it also hurt the other's heart.
He Yufeng had been secretly observing Xiao Jinghong and Hu Ximeng, and suddenly realized that Xiao Jinghong was indeed more considerate of Hu Ximeng than he was.
He saw Xiao Jinghong take Hu Ximeng to a restaurant, and could vaguely see him telling the chef to leave while he prepared some food.
After a while, Xiao Jinghong came out of the kitchen, smiling at Hu Ximeng.
"Xi Meng, I made your favorite cold radish salad, enjoy!"
Although they weren't sitting very close, He Yufeng could still clearly hear Xiao Jinghong's gentle voice. As he looked at it, tears involuntarily streamed down his face.
It turned out that he and Hu Xi Meng were from completely different worlds. As her boyfriend, he was even less than an outsider, not even knowing what his girlfriend liked to eat.
He Yufeng's tears reached his lips, and he couldn't help but taste them. Everyone says tears are salty, but why did they taste bitter to him?
Afterwards, the scenes of Xiao Jinghong and Hu Xi Meng getting along harmoniously lingered in He Yufeng's mind. He finally understood that Hu Xi Meng's favorite dish was cold radish salad; that most of the things he thought were good for her were worthless in her eyes.
He Yufeng thought for a long time and finally made a decision. He
Yufeng
called Hu Xi Meng, hoping to sit down with her and have a simple home-cooked meal. Before this, he even searched on Baidu for a recipe for cold radish salad and tried making it himself based on the information from Baidu.
The ingredients for cold radish salad are half a white radish, half a tablespoon of roasted peanuts, half a tablespoon of sesame oil, half a tablespoon of light soy sauce, half a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, half a teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of pepper, half a tablespoon of chili oil, two cloves of garlic, and one sprig of cilantro.
The first step is to prepare the ingredients: peel and wash the radish, and wash the cilantro and garlic.
The second step is to prepare the roasted peanuts, then chop the cilantro into short pieces, mince the garlic, and shred the radish.
The third step is to place the radish shreds, cilantro, minced garlic, and peanuts on a plate.
The fourth step is to mix the sesame oil, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, salt, sugar, and pepper in a
clean bowl. The fifth step is to pour the mixture over the minced garlic.
The sixth step is to mix well before eating.
Hu Ximeng agreed and arrived at He Yufeng's villa the next day. He Yufeng specially arranged a candlelight dinner for her and even made her a bowl of cold shredded radish salad.
Hu Ximeng was somewhat surprised by this.
He Yufeng sincerely invited Hu Ximeng to dinner, and Hu Ximeng nodded slightly. The two ate and chatted, their relationship showing a significant improvement compared to before.
After finishing their meal, He Yufeng stood up and extended his hand.
“Have this dinner, dance with me, and then we’ll break up! These past few days, I’ve been reflecting on what happened between us, and I’ve suddenly come to understand many things. Actually, you weren’t happy with me. You never truly smiled when we were together; most of the time you were forcing a smile. You hesitated to tell me your true feelings because you didn’t want to hurt me.”
As they danced, He Yufeng announced his decision. He didn’t want to force her, and he wanted to see her happy.
Hu Ximeng didn’t know what to say. Was she sad? It seemed not. Was she not sad? It seemed not either. She was completely stunned, unable to believe what she was seeing.
The domineering, stubborn He Yufeng of a while ago had suddenly become gentle, understanding, and considerate. To be honest, Hu Ximeng wasn’t quite used to this change.
"Alright, the dance's over. I wouldn't stoop to breaking up a loving couple, so let's break up! I believe Xiao Jinghong will treat you well. I wish you happiness!"
With that, Xiao Jinghong suddenly appeared before Hu Ximeng. Hu Ximeng then realized that all of this was arranged by He Yufeng. Xiao Jinghong first sincerely thanked He Yufeng, then looked at her with deep affection.
"He Yufeng, thank you for your blessing, allowing us two lovers to finally be together. Hu Ximeng, be with me. If you really like cold radish salad, I'm happy to make it for you anytime."
Hearing his words, Hu Ximeng nodded and excitedly and affectionately hugged Xiao Jinghong.
He Yufeng watched them finally united, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
...
(The End)
"If similar situations happen again, you must learn to fight back bravely and tell those who bully you—Hu Ximeng is not a soft persimmon they can manipulate at will, not a blade of grass they can trample on at will,"
Xiao Jinghong encouraged Hu Ximeng. Just like last time, this scene was witnessed by others.
...
Soon after, the news that Xiao Jinghong had taken Hu Ximeng to eat cold radish salad time and time again spread throughout the entire British aristocratic academy. Seeing the seemingly affectionate pictures of the two on the school website, and Hu Ximeng's genuine smile, He Yufeng was utterly enraged!
"Xiao Jinghong, I treat you like a brother, but you've been secretly flirting with my girlfriend. What do you mean by this?"
After saying that, he threw a punch at Xiao Jinghong and then grabbed his clothes, punching him again.
"You hypocrite who only knows how to stab someone in the back! Since you like Hu Ximeng, why don't you say it? If you're so capable, let's compete fairly and have a proper fight!"
Hu Ximeng looked at the enraged He Yufeng and secretly worried about Xiao Jinghong's situation.
He Yufeng finally got tired after hitting her for a while, then looked at Hu Ximeng again.
"Hu Ximeng, you're something else! I'm your boyfriend! Why did you turn to him first when you were sad?"
He Yufeng was heartbroken; he felt betrayed, as if the whole world was against him.
"If you want to blame someone, blame me. I was the one who showed up when she was sad; she didn't come to me on her own initiative. It's all my fault, so don't make things difficult for Ximeng!"
Although he was in a lot of pain, Xiao Jinghong couldn't help but defend his beloved girl.
"Fine, that's what you said!"
He Yufeng rushed forward and punched Xiao Jinghong a few more times before stopping, but this time Xiao Jinghong didn't remain silent as before.
“He Yufeng, do you know why I often appear around Hu Ximeng? It’s all because of you. You haven’t fulfilled your responsibilities as a boyfriend. Although I love her deeply, I have no intention of competing with you for anything. You have made her sad time and time again, so naturally I have to appear and try to cheer her up. Also, you keep saying that you are her boyfriend, but do you consider yourself a qualified boyfriend? Have you ever understood what she really needs? Have you ever tried to understand her feelings? You keep saying that everything you do is for her good and that you have given her the best of everything, but have you ever respected her wishes? Do you know that she feels a lot of pressure when she is with you? When you are on dates, can you really feel what is hidden behind her smile? In order to meet your needs, she can only force a smile…”
Xiao Jinghong wanted to continue, but Hu Ximeng interrupted him.
"Xiao Jinghong, that's enough, please stop!"
Hearing Xiao Jinghong's words, He Yufeng was stunned. He carefully recalled his several dates with Hu Ximeng, and he seemed genuinely confused about her feelings. Seeing her smile then, he assumed it was a genuine smile.
...
He Yufeng released Xiao Jinghong, his emotions a jumble of complex emotions. He didn't know what to say, nor did he want to do anything. Compared to Xiao Jinghong, he felt like a truly inadequate boyfriend.
"You can all leave. I need to be alone." Since the conversation started, the relationship between He Yufeng and Xiao Jinghong had become very tense because of Hu Ximeng.
However
, Xiao Jinghong and Hu Ximeng's relationship had actually grown closer. Looking at Xiao Jinghong's swollen face, Hu Ximeng felt a pang of sympathy.
"Fool, why did you have to bring this up? Because of me, the relationship between you two brothers is very tense right now."
"Seeing you unhappy with him makes my heart ache. Don't worry about our current tension. If we're truly meant to be, we'll be brothers for life. Silly girl, a short, sharp pain is better than a long, drawn-out one. If you endure this to avoid hurting him, you'll only cause even greater harm in the end. Let's go eat some cold radish salad, something that will cheer you up."
Hu Ximeng nodded, and the two happily left the school.
This harmonious scene was observed by He Yufeng, who was secretly watching them. This same scene brought the two closer, but it also hurt the other's heart.
He Yufeng had been secretly observing Xiao Jinghong and Hu Ximeng, and suddenly realized that Xiao Jinghong was indeed more considerate of Hu Ximeng than he was.
He saw Xiao Jinghong take Hu Ximeng to a restaurant, and could vaguely see him telling the chef to leave while he prepared some food.
After a while, Xiao Jinghong came out of the kitchen, smiling at Hu Ximeng.
"Xi Meng, I made your favorite cold radish salad, enjoy!"
Although they weren't sitting very close, He Yufeng could still clearly hear Xiao Jinghong's gentle voice. As he looked at it, tears involuntarily streamed down his face.
It turned out that he and Hu Xi Meng were from completely different worlds. As her boyfriend, he was even less than an outsider, not even knowing what his girlfriend liked to eat.
He Yufeng's tears reached his lips, and he couldn't help but taste them. Everyone says tears are salty, but why did they taste bitter to him?
Afterwards, the scenes of Xiao Jinghong and Hu Xi Meng getting along harmoniously lingered in He Yufeng's mind. He finally understood that Hu Xi Meng's favorite dish was cold radish salad; that most of the things he thought were good for her were worthless in her eyes.
He Yufeng thought for a long time and finally made a decision. He
Yufeng
called Hu Xi Meng, hoping to sit down with her and have a simple home-cooked meal. Before this, he even searched on Baidu for a recipe for cold radish salad and tried making it himself based on the information from Baidu.
The ingredients for cold radish salad are half a white radish, half a tablespoon of roasted peanuts, half a tablespoon of sesame oil, half a tablespoon of light soy sauce, half a tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, half a teaspoon of sugar, a pinch of pepper, half a tablespoon of chili oil, two cloves of garlic, and one sprig of cilantro.
The first step is to prepare the ingredients: peel and wash the radish, and wash the cilantro and garlic.
The second step is to prepare the roasted peanuts, then chop the cilantro into short pieces, mince the garlic, and shred the radish.
The third step is to place the radish shreds, cilantro, minced garlic, and peanuts on a plate.
The fourth step is to mix the sesame oil, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, chili oil, salt, sugar, and pepper in a
clean bowl. The fifth step is to pour the mixture over the minced garlic.
The sixth step is to mix well before eating.
Hu Ximeng agreed and arrived at He Yufeng's villa the next day. He Yufeng specially arranged a candlelight dinner for her and even made her a bowl of cold shredded radish salad.
Hu Ximeng was somewhat surprised by this.
He Yufeng sincerely invited Hu Ximeng to dinner, and Hu Ximeng nodded slightly. The two ate and chatted, their relationship showing a significant improvement compared to before.
After finishing their meal, He Yufeng stood up and extended his hand.
“Have this dinner, dance with me, and then we’ll break up! These past few days, I’ve been reflecting on what happened between us, and I’ve suddenly come to understand many things. Actually, you weren’t happy with me. You never truly smiled when we were together; most of the time you were forcing a smile. You hesitated to tell me your true feelings because you didn’t want to hurt me.”
As they danced, He Yufeng announced his decision. He didn’t want to force her, and he wanted to see her happy.
Hu Ximeng didn’t know what to say. Was she sad? It seemed not. Was she not sad? It seemed not either. She was completely stunned, unable to believe what she was seeing.
The domineering, stubborn He Yufeng of a while ago had suddenly become gentle, understanding, and considerate. To be honest, Hu Ximeng wasn’t quite used to this change.
"Alright, the dance's over. I wouldn't stoop to breaking up a loving couple, so let's break up! I believe Xiao Jinghong will treat you well. I wish you happiness!"
With that, Xiao Jinghong suddenly appeared before Hu Ximeng. Hu Ximeng then realized that all of this was arranged by He Yufeng. Xiao Jinghong first sincerely thanked He Yufeng, then looked at her with deep affection.
"He Yufeng, thank you for your blessing, allowing us two lovers to finally be together. Hu Ximeng, be with me. If you really like cold radish salad, I'm happy to make it for you anytime."
Hearing his words, Hu Ximeng nodded and excitedly and affectionately hugged Xiao Jinghong.
He Yufeng watched them finally united, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
...
(The End)
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