Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 313 - 321 People get drunk on their own without the wine intoxicating them

Chapter 313: Chapter 321 People get drunk on their own without the wine intoxicating them

This stinky tofu is not the traditional kind; it’s a type of fried tofu. If you want it to be stinky, you have to brush on some stinky sauce after frying it.

Su Mengxin and Li Yifei each bought a bag, but Su Mengxin’s bag did not come with stinky sauce; she was genuinely afraid she wouldn’t be able to stomach it.

Each of them held a bag of fried tofu in one hand and a toothpick in the other, strolling down the sidewalk, eating as they walked.

"This is really quite good," Su Mengxin took a bite and immediately praised it. The fried tofu was only average in taste, but it was her first time eating street food while walking down the road, and that in itself was enough to make her happy. Plus, having Li Yifei’s company added a unique charm to the experience.

By this time, Li Yifei had already eaten two pieces with the stinky sauce and laughed, "Do you want to try this? It tastes better than yours."

Su Mengxin looked at Li Yifei; she could already smell the stinky sauce and couldn’t help but lightly cover her nose, saying, "Can you really eat this? I ..."

Li Yifei laughed heartily, "Do I smell now? Should I stand a bit further away from you?"

"That won’t be necessary; I’m not so delicate, but thinking about the taste of this in my mouth does put some pressure on me."

"Hehe, then I won’t force you. I’ll enjoy it myself," he said.

The two continued walking, Su Mengxin nibbled at her own while watching Li Yifei eat, and the way he relished it made her ask again, "Is it really that tasty?"

"It really is good, and now there are only a few pieces left. If you want some, there’s still time, otherwise, I’ll finish them all by myself soon," he said.

Su Mengxin bit her lip and said, "Then give me a small piece, I’ll try it."

Li Yifei found Su Mengxin’s behavior quite amusing, and quickly speared a small piece with a toothpick. Just as he was about to raise it, he realized that it was the toothpick he had used. To offer it to Su Mengxin would be rather unsanitary. He was about to suggest that Su Mengxin take a piece herself with a toothpick, but she had already grabbed his hand and placed the small piece of stinky tofu in her mouth.

Su Mengxin had been hesitant about trying the stinky tofu, but she wanted to share more in common with Li Yifei, to have more shared likes and interests. So she had reluctantly decided to give it a try, but upon seeing Li Yifei about to feed her with his toothpick and sensing his hesitation, she feared he would ask her to eat by herself, so she eagerly grabbed his hand and ate the piece of stinky tofu.

It was all because she wanted to share a toothpick with Li Yifei, which led her to naturally overlook the stinkiness of the tofu.

Su Mengxin might seem like an unattainable woman in typical circumstances, with a status and wealth envied and resented by countless women, but she was also somewhat pitiable. Just like falling in love with Li Yifei, she couldn’t easily express her feelings and had to use methods like this to enjoy closeness with him.

As the stinky tofu entered her mouth, a stench filled it, and she almost spat it out right away. But having shared a toothpick with Li Yifei, no matter how bad it tasted, she couldn’t bear to spit it out and stubbornly chewed a couple of times.

After a couple of bites, she suddenly felt that the stench was not so unbearable anymore, and to her surprise, a different taste began to emerge in her mouth. She smacked her lips, realizing that this taste was actually quite nice, and after carefully chewing a few more times, she finally swallowed.

"Not bad at all, it’s really tasty. I want more," Su Mengxin said, opening her mouth to Li Yifei.

Li Yifei watched Su Mengxin’s reactions change from frowning to slowly relaxing and then savoring the taste. Now she was opening her mouth, waiting to be fed, which he found incredibly adorable. In his heart, Su Mengxin seemed like a mischievous little sister, and he naturally picked up a piece of stinky tofu and fed it into her mouth.

"Mmm... Delicious, delicious," Su Mengxin mumbled her praises while chewing, and after finishing, she turned to Li Yifei asking for more.

Li Yifei quietly fed Su Mengxin, piece by piece, feeling completely serene. The slight malice that had arisen from killing people had vanished entirely.

"Another piece," Su Mengxin turned her head once again, waiting for Li Yifei to feed her.

"It’s all gone," Li Yifei showed her the empty package.

Instantly, Su Mengxin pouted and complained, "I’ve hardly had a few pieces, and it’s all finished. It’s your fault for eating too fast."

"Haha, you’re the one who didn’t want to eat it at first."

"I don’t care; I still want to eat."

Li Yifei laughed, "Alright then, let’s go back and buy some more."

Su Mengxin’s face lit up with a bright smile, and she naturally linked her arms through Li Yifei’s, cozying up as they walked back.

At this moment, Li Yifei didn’t feel there was anything inappropriate about Su Mengxin clinging to his arm. He had already come to regard Su Mengxin as a charming little sister, not as the most beautiful woman in Huaxia.

The two arrived at the stinky tofu stall, only to find the owner packing up; the stinky tofu had sold out. Su Mengxin felt rather disappointed. Having an extra bag of stinky tofu for Li Yifei to feed her all the way home would have been such a blissful experience.

"Let’s go. If you want to eat it, I’ll bring you here again tomorrow," Li Yifei said with a laugh as he patted Su Mengxin’s hand.

Only then did Su Mengxin reluctantly agree, "You’ve promised now, you have to bring me here tomorrow."

"No problem, let’s head back. We’ll have a candlelight... midnight snack at home."

Su Mengxin’s eyes lit up. "That’s right, we have a midnight snack at home, let’s go."

Turning back, Su Mengxin and Li Yifei chatted incessantly on the way home, which was very unlike her usual composed demeanor.

It was something Su Mengxin had only just realized, that when with Li Yifei, acting a bit naive and childish made him take special care of her. She suddenly understood men had a strong desire to protect, and if a woman was too strong, it could diminish that desire, creating a gap between them.

Take Su Yiyi for instance, with her water-like gentleness, she particularly charmed Li Yifei. In theory, Xu Yingying was superior in every way compared to Su Yiyi, yet Li Yifei liked her so much. And Su Mengxin herself was even stronger than Xu Yingying, which meant the distance between her and Li Yifei was greater, so he was less casual with her.

Now that she understood this, Su Mengxin naturally wanted to exploit it. As for acting childish, she could do it well if she put her mind to it. It wasn’t that she was being fake, but for the person she liked, she was willing to change.

Arriving at Li Yifei’s house, Su Mengxin sat on the couch with her legs to the side, casually turning on the TV. "I’m not very hungry right now. Can we eat later and watch TV for a bit first?" she suggested.

Li Yifei agreed readily, sitting beside Su Mengxin and lighting a cigarette.

Su Mengxin seldom watched TV. She already knew more than what the Central Government broadcasted, so there was no need. Entertainment programs often annoyed her, and soap operas felt too drawn-out and uninteresting, not to mention a waste of her time.

However, watching TV with Li Yifei today, she found that these time-wasting activities could actually be quite fun.

"Keep watching, I’ll make a call," said Li Yifei after a while, standing up with his phone.

"Alright, go ahead," Su Mengxin nodded, aware that Li Yifei would likely call Su Yiyi. She felt a bit sour but didn’t show it.

Li Yifei indeed called Su Yiyi, who was thrilled to pick up and showered him with sweet nothings, especially since they were alone. After talking for about half an hour, they ended the call reluctantly when Su Yiyi’s roommate returned.

When Li Yifei came back, he was still smiling. Su Mengxin teased, "Looks like you and Yiyi are really affectionate."

Li Yifei chuckled. "It’s not bad."

"I’m so envious. Come and watch TV with me," she beckoned.

Not until after ten o’clock did they heat up the food. Su Mengxin lit candles on the table and turned off the lights in the room, filling it with a soft, flickering glow.

The candlelight danced, casting Su Mengxin’s face in alternating light and shadow, shrouded in a mysterious aura.

Su Mengxin’s beauty was enchantingly unique. Most women possess one standout trait, like Su Yiyi’s gentle allure, Xu Shanshan’s playful vivacity, Xu Yingying’s noble elegance, or Lin Qiong’s wild and stubborn character. Yet Su Mengxin seemed to embody all those traits, able to master any given aspect and even blend multiple traits together into something indescribable yet utterly enthralling.

Looking at Li Yifei, Su Mengxin’s gaze grew infatuated. She found him so handsome and manly, she wanted to throw herself into his arms and let him take liberties with her. But she knew she shouldn’t, as it might overwhelm him, possibly making this their last supper together.

So, she raised her glass with a flirtatious smile, "Yifei, in this romantic atmosphere, let me drink to you on Yiyi’s behalf."

Hearing Su Mengxin say this, Li Yifei felt his distance with her greatly reduced, clinked glasses with her, and downed his wine.

Under the romance of candlelight, Su Mengxin spoke softly; the wine was intoxicating. Li Yifei hadn’t drunk much, yet he found himself unknowingly drunk; truly inebriated. If the guys from the Flying Hawk Squad knew that less than a bottle of red wine had done this to him, they’d laugh their heads off.

Su Mengxin was also drunk, happily inebriated by the atmosphere and the joy of sharing a candlelit dinner with Li