So, He’s Zero Degrees (6)

Xu Wennuan did not know what was wrong with herself, but her heart gradually began to ache. She stared at Lu Bancheng and, after saying her goodbyes, she turned and prepared to leave, but she suddenly called out, "Lu Bancheng."

Lu Bancheng abruptly stopped in his tracks. He thought that he was hallucinating and, for some time, he stood in silence with his back faced toward Xu Wennuan before he eventually turned his head to take a look. He realized that she was still rooted to the same spot, and a look of surprise flashed across Lu Bancheng's eyes. "What's wrong?"

"I…" Xu Wennuan had reflexively called out his name without having any idea of what she would say, so she was stuck after the word "I" and awkwardness crept up her entire body. She racked her brains for something to say, and the more anxious she became, the slower her brain could think. Finally, in a moment of panic, she casually said, "Let me treat you to a meal."