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Aunt Agui muttered in the background, "Why are you so anxious?"

After leaving the windy courtyard, Xu Hongdou asked Zhou Chen the reason.

Zhou Chen said: "Auntie Gui is a good person, but she has one problem. She is too talkative and gossipy. If you don't leave, she will keep talking to you for a long time."

Xu Hongdou pursed her lips and chuckled: "Is that so? I was wondering what was going on."

"Is Xie Xiaochun's coffee shop far from here?"

"It's not far, it's in town, but it will still take a while if you walk. Are you in a hurry?"

"Not urgent."

"If you're not in a hurry, we can walk slowly and take you to see Erhai Lake."

"Okay."

The two quickly walked out of Yunmiao Village, came to the highway, and drove along the road.

After walking for about ten minutes, we saw Erhai Lake.

Zhou Chen and Xu Hongdou lay on the fence by the roadside, looking at the Erhai Lake in front of them.

"The Erhai Lake in Yunnan Province is very famous. It is also very beautiful when you stand here and look at it."

"Yes, it's really beautiful. This is a sight you can't see in the city."

Xu Hongdou opened her arms, feeling the breeze from the beach, with a comfortable expression on her face.

"Xu Hongdou, how many times have you seen the sea?"

Xu Hongdou thought for a while and said, "I did go out to play a few times when I was in college, but I didn't see the sea very often. After graduation, I was basically busy with work and had no time to travel, let alone see the sea."

"What about you?"

Zhou Chen's eyes revealed deep nostalgia.

"As for me, I have seen the sea many times, not only the surface but also the bottom of the sea. I have even seen the starry sky under the sea with my own eyes."

"Undersea starry sky?"

Xu Hongdou was shocked: "There are stars under the sea?"

"Of course, the starry sky under the sea is a very beautiful natural phenomenon of the ocean, but its beauty is only for those who know how to dive. If you don't know how to dive, you won't be able to appreciate this beauty."

"You can also dive?"

Zhou Chen laughed and said, "Not only can I dive, I can also drive a train. I even want to find an opportunity to learn how to fly a plane. That way, I won't be troubled by land, sea, or air in the future."

"Hahaha……"

Xu Hongdou laughed: "I really didn't realize that you are such a boaster. I believe you can dive, but I don't believe you can drive a train or fly a plane."

"hehe."

Zhou Chen smiled and did not explain. Not only could he drive a train, but he also had professional-level train driving skills. As for flying a plane, although he could not, he believed that he would have the opportunity to learn it in the future.

"If there is a chance in the future, I can take you to see the starry sky under the sea. It is really a beautiful sight."

"Forget it, I can't even swim well, and I don't dare to dive in the sea."

"Who can predict what will happen in the future? Let's go to Xiaochun's coffee shop."

"Well, let's go."

After walking for a while, we finally arrived at the restaurant.

As soon as they walked in, Nana, who was busy at the bar, saw them.

"Nana."

"Hey, Zhou Chen, Xu Hongdou, why are you here together?"

"I just came here to sit down. Xu Hongdou happened to be coming too, so we came together."

"Oh, I see."

Nana stared at Zhou Chen with a meaningful look, and Zhou Chen blinked at her.

Nana said to Xu Hongdou, "What do you want to eat? Sister Xiaochun said that this is our first time hosting dinner, so just order whatever you want."

Xu Hongdou quickly refused, but under Nana's enthusiasm, she finally compromised.

"Okay then, I'll sit for a while and order later at lunch time."

"Okay, then you sit down for a while."

Zhou Chen walked into the coffee shop at this time and saw Xiaohulu and Guobao. Today was the weekend and the two children did not go to kindergarten. They were lying on the table doing their homework.

Even kindergartens in rural areas have already started assigning homework at this time.

He found a well-lit spot in the cafe, took out his sketchbook and paintbrush, and looking at Xu Hongdou sitting at the bar and Nana who was busy, he picked up his pen and started working.

Xu Hongdou was sitting at the bar and talking to Nana. There were not many customers in the cafe at this time, so Nana was relatively free.

After chatting for a while, Xu Hongdou turned around and saw Zhou Chen was drawing, but she didn't go over to disturb him.

"Nana, Nana, is the coffee ready?"

Hu Youyu walked into the coffee shop carrying his guitar. When he saw Xu Hongdou, his eyes suddenly lit up.

"Hey, isn't this Hongdou? She's so pretty. What you're wearing today makes you look like a tourist. I'm going to sing in the city. Do you want to come with me?"

Xu Hongdou replied with a smile: "I have plans for today."

Hu Youyu looked disappointed, but soon smiled again, then shamelessly asked to add Xu Hongdou on WeChat. Unfortunately, Xu Hongdou's phone had not been repaired yet.

Disappointed Hu Youyu was about to leave, but when he glanced around, he suddenly found Zhou Chen sitting in the cafe painting.

"Isn't this Zhou Chen? Why are you here too? Let me see, hey, you are drawing."

Hu Youyu pulled down his glasses and shouted in surprise, "Oh my god, isn't that Nana and Hongdou?"

Hearing Hu Youyu's scream, Xu Hongdou and Nana both looked over and then walked over together.

Zhou Chen placed the finished sketch on the table.

"How about seeing it?"

The painting shows Xu Hongdou and Nana, as well as the bar counter of the cafe.

Xu Hongdou had seen Zhou Chen's paintings and kept them as treasures, but it was the first time for Hu Youyu and Nana to see Zhou Chen paint in person.

Nana was very surprised: "Although I heard Mr. Xie mention that you can draw before, I didn't expect you to be able to draw so well. It seems like you only sat for a while, but you finished the painting so quickly, and it's so good. It's amazing."

Hu Youyu also praised: "It's really amazing, Zhou Chen, your painting level is almost the same as my musical attainments."

Nana said angrily, "Teacher Hu, don't forget to flatter yourself."

"Zhou Chen, your painting is so good."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Generally, if you like, you can be my model when you are free in the future, and I will draw a picture for you."

Nana immediately replied: "That's great, no one has ever drawn a picture for me before."

Hu Youyu licked his face and said, "Zhou Chen, please draw a picture for me too. I can be a model too."

“We’ll talk about it later, we’ll talk about it later.”

Zhou Chen saw Little Gourd and Guo Bao over there and called out, "Little Gourd, Guo Bao, come here."

Little Gourd and Guobao didn't have time to do their homework and ran over happily.

"Uncle Zhou, do you want to ask us something?" Little Gourd asked in a crisp voice.

Xiao Hulu is Xie Xiaochun's daughter. Although she is small, she is very lively. Usually Xie Xiaochun is too busy to take care of her, so he always leaves her in the coffee shop.

Guo Bao is the son of Yang Guanjun, the only barbecue chef in Yunmiao Village.

Zhou Chen said with a smile: "I will draw a picture for each of you, do you want it?"

Guo Bao looked up and asked curiously, "Uncle Zhou, are you a painting teacher?"

Zhou Chen smiled and touched his bowl-cut pigtail: "Almost. Come, sit here and let uncle draw for you."

"Okay, okay."

Xiaohulu and Guobao were both very interested. They nodded repeatedly to show their agreement, then sat down opposite Zhou Chen with tense faces.

Seeing their cute appearance, Zhou Chen immediately laughed, then comforted them with a few words to let them relax before starting to write.

Near noon, Xie Zhiyao came to the restaurant and happened to see Zhou Chen helping Xiao Hulu paint a portrait. He was also very curious.

"Tsk tsk, it has to be you, Zhou Chen, your drawing is so good, draw one for me someday."

"You are a village brat from Yunmiao Village. Just go back and look in the mirror. Why do you want me to draw you?"

Zhou Chen handed the two painted portraits to Xiaohulu and Guobao, who held them in their hands excitedly.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhou." "Thank you, Uncle Zhou."

"You're welcome. Go play."

Xu Hongdou sat down opposite Zhou Chen and said with a smile: "Although this is not the first time I see you painting, I still find it amazing."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "They are just a few sketches. If you saw my real painting skills, wouldn't you be shocked?"

"When you say that, I'm even more interested."

"If you are willing to be my model, I can show you tomorrow."

As they were talking, Xie Xiaochun walked into the restaurant with a girl. When little Hulu saw her mother, she ran over happily.

"Mom, mom, Uncle Zhou drew a picture for me. Look, does it look like me? Isn't it very pretty?"

Xie Xiaochun took the drawing paper from Xiaohulu's hand, took a closer look, and was immediately surprised.

"Is this really painted by Uncle Zhou?"

"Uh-huh."

Xie Xiaochun turned around and saw Zhou Chen and Xu Hongdou, and immediately thanked them: "Zhou Chen, thank you."

"It's just a small thing, no need to thank me."

"Today's meal is mine, Hongdou, Zhouchen, you guys take your time eating, I won't treat you anymore."

As she spoke, she led the girl she brought with her to the table opposite where Xie Zhiyao was sitting.

Zhou Chen stopped painting and ate porcini pancakes with Xu Hongdou, while looking at the table of Xie Zhiyao and Xie Xiaochun with a gossipy look.

"They are on a blind date."

"Well, Xie Zhiyao is already in his thirties this year. Xie Xiaochun is somewhat related to him by blood, so they can be considered cousins. They have a very good relationship, so Xiaochun often worries about Mr. Xie's lifelong event. This has happened to me more than once in the past month since I came here."

Xu Hongdou took a bite of the pancake and said, "This kind of blind date always feels awkward."

Zhou Chen nodded and said, "Blind dates are indeed awkward. Unless both people on the blind date are social elites, even if you fall in love at first sight, it will still be awkward. But there is no other way. In today's society, blind dates have the highest success rate for men and women to get married."

Xu Hongdou sighed, "This kind of blind date feels like a business negotiation. I still think people will be happier if they fall in love and get married freely."

"That's not true. There are many people who are happy after a blind date. Some people are born shy. If they don't use this method, they may never get married. But what you said is also true. If you marry through free love, you may be happier."

Zhou Chen has encountered blind dates many times, and he is not averse to this kind of blind date.

After all, not everyone in this world can have a free love relationship, and blind dates are also a channel for men and women to get to know each other. Maybe for some people blind dates are like doing business, but some people just want to find their true love through blind dates, so whether to go on a blind date or not depends on each individual.

Xu Hongdou suddenly looked at Zhou Chen: "You are probably not married yet, right? Do you want a free love relationship or a blind date?"

Zhou Chen looked at her softly and said softly, "Of course I will choose the one I like. Marrying the one I like is the happiest thing in the world. What do you think?"

Being stared at by Zhou Chen's gentle gaze, Xu Hongdou felt a little at a loss and pretended to look away unintentionally.

"I also think so."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1188: Speaking of blind dates, the apprentice wants to run away

The cell phone rang, Zhou Chen put down the pancake in his hand and answered the call.

"Say, OK, I understand. Since there is no problem, let's follow the normal process."

"Charity gala? You can go in my place. I'm taking a rest now. If there's nothing important to do recently, don't call me. Bye."

Xu Hongdou gently stirred the coffee in the cup and said, "You are quite busy."