"Who told you to describe it like that?" Chen Yu Ying couldn't help but laugh, covering her face in amusement, her shoulders gently shaking.

Leisurely strolling along Frost Path for about half an hour, the dirt trail underfoot gradually widened and leveled out, eventually merging with a smooth asphalt road.

The trees retreated to both sides, opening up the view.

In front lay Moon Tide Lake, or at least a part of it.

The lake's surface on a cloudy day was a serene slate blue, with many wild ducks and water birds resting on it; occasionally, a fish flicked its tail, sending ripples across the water.

Its size was considerable, significantly larger than the park lake next to Nansang Library; looking across, the shadowy outlines of trees and rolling mountain contours on the opposite bank could be faintly seen.

The full view was obscured by the forest, but judging by eye, a walk around the lake would certainly take a considerable amount of time.

Around the lake, outside the railings, where Lin Li and Chen Yu Ying stood, was a well-paved road.

Water-resistant trees and low shrubs were planted on both sides, maintaining a deep green in winter, interspersed with clusters of yellow-brown reeds typical of water edges, gently swaying in the breeze.

The visitors were neither few nor many, engaging in various activities such as fishing, boating, cycling, and walking... there was even someone flying a kite.

"It's a bit larger than I imagined." Looking at the sight before her, Chen Yu Ying nodded in satisfaction.

"The Westlake is called Little Moon Tide Lake," Lin Li praised with a smile.

"But the Westlake is much bigger." Chen Yu Ying laughed, glancing over.

"I was just making it up." Lin Li shrugged, "The last time I visited the Westlake was yesterday at the school store using money—I mean, I haven't been there."

"Westlake... well, it's actually not particularly fun,"

Fearing offense, Chen Yu Ying looked around as if concerned about any Hangzhou locals nearby before softly expressing her opinion:

"Going to Hangzhou solely for the Westlake isn't worth it—unless it's a rainy day to pursue the picturesque Jiangnan scenery; otherwise, it's more of a side destination, no problem."

Lin Li raised an eyebrow, lowering his voice to inquire: "What about Westlake Vinegar Fish? Worth a trip just for that?"

"I've heard if you eat Westlake Vinegar Fish, you must choose a window seat so you can pretend to be looking at the scenery when tossing the fish into the lake to avoid awkwardness, is that true?"

"It's not that bad. I've had it, but it's not as terrible as online rumors suggest, in my opinion, maybe I had a modified version?" Speaking kindly this time, Chen Yu Ying's voice was a bit louder.

"I see." Lin Li confidently continued, "Then, tour guide, what do we plan to do next? Boat ride? Or feed the birds and fish you've been longing to see?"

"Dummy," Chen Yu Ying laughed at his antics, lightly tapping his arm playfully, feigning annoyance, "Let's eat first, I'm hungry."

"You're hungry?" Lin Li looked at Chen Yu Ying with some surprise.

"Aren't you hungry?" Chen Yu Ying tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes meeting his with a hint of wonder, then she frowned a little in regret: "Ah, I shouldn't have treated you like a garbage bin, did I feed you too much?"

— All the bread and snacks bought earlier had been stuffed into Lin Li's mouth.

"No, I'm hungry." Lin Li shook his head.

It was already eleven thirty, and for routine-following students who had been sporadically walking in the woods for an hour or two, it was time to replenish energy.

"But, I just didn't expect you'd be hungry too…" Lin Li murmured, then, as if discovering a truth, he spoke somewhat unwillingly:

"So the saying 'being pretty won't fill your stomach' is true after all!! I always thought it was a lie… believed it was sour grapes from those who aren't pretty."

"You rascal!"

Chen Yu Ying was slightly stunned, then reacted, a bit embarrassedly irritated as she bumped her forehead against Lin Li's arm: "You're such a flatterer..."

"Just say whether you liked hearing it or not, call me a master of flirting!"

Lin Li wanted to see exactly this reaction from Chen Yu Ying, he couldn't help but rub her cheek proudly.

"I won't call you that." Chen Yu Ying turned her head away.

Lin Li: "Then I'll take over! Double! Super double! Show hand! Your cards are played too well! Doodoodoodoodoodoodoo~"

Chen Yu Ying: "..."

Chen Yu Ying sighed.

The sweatiest episode of Three-Body People.

"So where are we eating?" Seeing Chen Yu Ying speechless, Lin Li didn't wait for her to comment on his bragging—which wasn't flattering, so he quickly returned to the topic.

"Over there, I've already made a reservation, we just need to go." Chen Yu Ying pointed in a direction.

Beyond the lakeside pedestrian path was a relatively compact area with a row of shops and numerous temporary stalls, equivalent to a commercial street of the tourist spot.

"OK, let's go."

Chen Yu Ying had reserved a lakeside barbecue restaurant; opening the door, the warm air mixed with the aroma of grilled meat greeted them.

Sitting side by side at a window seat with Chen Yu Ying, Lin Li first took off his scarf, carefully folded it, and placed it back in his bag, then casually tossed his coat on an empty chair opposite.

Chen Yu Ying noticed the difference in Lin Li's treatment, feeling a hint of sweetness in her heart.

"This place only reserved the seats, didn't order any food yet, scan the code to see what we want to eat." Chen Yu Ying said, picking up her phone.

Both scanned the QR code on the table, entering the menu interface, heads close together, whispering as they chose their dishes.

"Is that it?" After choosing some dishes, Lin Li looked at the generated list and asked, "For two people, it should be enough."

"Then let's go with this, if not enough, we'll order more." Chen Yu Ying nodded.

"Okay."

This restaurant required payment to officially place an order, but as Lin Li placed the order, the system immediately showed "Paid."

Raising an eyebrow, Lin Li looked at Chen Yu Ying: "You paid?"

"Uh-huh." Chen Yu Ying nodded.

"I'll pay for dinner then." Lin Li immediately offered. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Dinner's already paid for," Chen Yu Ying grinned slyly, "The place has set meals, I already ordered two; don't worry, they're mostly your favorites."

Having eaten together so much, even Bai Bufan's likes and dislikes were vaguely remembered by Chen Yu Ying, let alone her special someone?

Lin Li rubbed his chin, pretending to ponder: "Oh no... I've been taken care of..."

"I know you have money, but I have more." Chen Yu Ying laughed, gently poking Lin Li's cheek in an affectionate tease: "You just need to bring your thick face."

Lin Li blinked.

Who's richer was hard to say.

But the truth was even harder to say.

So Lin Li just smiled warmly, set his phone down, and held Chen Yu Ying's hand: "Okay, now you're supporting me."

Lin Li paused, his voice low and serious: "In the future, I'll support you."

"I've already planned our future, Ying Bao," Lin Li turned slightly to gaze intently into Chen Yu Ying's eyes, making a promise: "In the future, you just have to manage washing clothes and cooking meals, leave earning a living entirely to me."

"Alright." Lin Li was rarely so serious, meeting his gaze, Chen Yu Ying seriously nodded, eyes full of trusting brilliance.

She believed he could do it.

Then she was curious: "What are you planning to do in the future?"

Chen Yu Ying really couldn't picture what occupation Lin Li was suited for.

Lin Li smiled slightly: "Start a laundry shop and restaurant."

Chen Yu Ying: "Didn't expect that answer, but that's nice too."

"..."

Chen Yu Ying: "No way."