Crossover Anime: I'm at Shuchiin Academy, and my surname is Uchiha.

Chapter 292 Ramen is high in calories? No, 0 calories!

Downstairs at the apartment building, Uchiha Ryo was stretching and loosening his muscles.

"Xiaohua, let's go when we're ready. It'll only take half an hour to run."

Shirasaki Hana was dressed as a sporty girl, wearing a pair of sun-protective sleeves over her short-sleeved shirt and a baseball cap for sun protection. However, her expression clearly showed that she didn't want to go out.

"Xiaohua exercises regularly, but it's just jogging, so it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Hmm... but I just want to rest today. Brother, take me to the pastry shop~"

Unfortunately, Shirasaki Hana's attempts to charm and coax were completely ineffective against Uchiha Ryo, who had already turned his head away. Since he was going to train, why would he eat things that are inherently fattening?

"Hurry up! Your Yukino-neechan and Rumi-chan have already set off. Let them see how fast we are!"

Shirasaki Hana sighed, "Then, if you're running, can I ride a bicycle? I learned to ride one when I was little."

"The training effects of running and cycling over the same distance are completely different. How about this, we run from here to the downtown business district, and if you can keep going, I'll make you cold noodles when we get home."

"Cold noodles?"

Xiao Hua tilted her head and blinked.

"Cold noodles are such a simple thing, aren't they? Brother, you're just trying to be lazy..."

Uchiha Ryo waved his hands repeatedly, "You're talking about the kind of homemade cold noodles with vinegar and soy sauce, but what I'm going to make is different."

"First and foremost, the most important part of cold noodles is the sauce. The proportions of spices are a real test of skill. And then there are the most important side dishes! Crisp cucumber slices, golden egg shreds, crunchy bean sprouts and wood ear mushrooms, and shredded ham!"

*Gulp* Shirasaki Hana swallowed hard.

"Imagine the cool sensation of refreshing noodles going down your throat after a run, when you're feeling all hot and bothered!"

"Brother Ling!"

"Feeling like going for a run? Let's go!"

Shirasaki Hana tugged at Uchiha Ryo's sleeve. "Let's not go out, let's just make it at home! Cold noodles!"

.....

In the end, Shirasaki Hana reluctantly joined Uchiha Ryo in the jogging group.

After walking and stopping for less than half an hour, they finally caught up with Yukino and the other person who were resting halfway.

Sitting on a bench by the roadside, Shirasaki Hana leaned against Uchiha Ryo, looking flushed and panting. In contrast, Rumi next to her simply wiped the sweat from her forehead and looked over without changing her expression.

"Little Flower, you still need to practice."

"This is the first time I've run such a long distance. I usually just jog around my neighborhood and that's it... Your first time running must have been just as tiring as mine."

Liu Mei chuckled. "Then you can come with me every day from now on."

"No way! It's not me who's going on a diet!"

After their break, Yukino and Rumi, along with the other two, ran towards the shopping street.

When they arrived near the commercial street, Xiaohua finally couldn't hold on any longer and stood up to rest.

Rumi Tsurumi turned her head. "Phew... Keep up... Almost there."

Xiaohua pouted, then stretched out her hands to Uchiha Ryo. "Brother, carry me!"

Trying to be cute again? Children can't always get what they want by being cute. They need to understand this from a young age, otherwise, when they encounter difficulties on their own later in life, no one will help them.

Uchiha Ryo decided to be ruthless, then met Shirasaki Hana's pitiful gaze...

"Brother, faster! Wow—"

The little flower on its back looked at Rumi with a smug expression, looking down at her as if it were the victor.

The woman who had returned from the US was speechless; she wouldn't argue with a child.

Little Flower, who was perched on Uchiha Ryo's back, stretched and said, "Go rest, my legs hurt so much..."

Rumi Tsurumi slowed down. "You're already resting, right? It's normal for your legs to hurt after running, and besides, this is your first time running a long distance."

"It's normal to feel pain the first time. You'll get used to it and it won't hurt anymore, so let's do it once a day from now on. Don't worry, I'll be there for you."

Xiaohua refused, saying it was already a miracle that she agreed to come out for a long run today, but such a miracle wouldn't happen a second time!

"Wait! Brother Ling, let's go over there!"

Shirasaki Hana spotted her target and immediately pointed to a shop that appeared to be newly opened.

Following the direction Shirasaki Hana pointed, everyone saw the newly opened ramen shop, with a sign on the door that read "Chinese cold noodles available."

"Ramen..." Yukino Yukinoshita thought of Shizuka-sensei. She herself was not interested in ramen, but Shizuka-sensei seemed to really like this kind of food.

Rumi simply declined, explaining that ramen is high in calories, which is why she wouldn't eat it while dieting.

"Who said we were eating ramen? I want the cold noodles from there!"

Uchiha Ryo stood still and didn't go over. "Hana, let me cook for you when we get home. What good food is available outside?"

Yukinoshita had no intention of eating ramen, and seeing that Uchiha Ryo was still standing there, she decided to take Rumi back first. "Rumi and I are going to take a walk back. You guys can go eat ramen if you want."

Shirasaki Hana was still clinging to Uchiha Ryo's collar, still with that pitiful look in her eyes.

No! I can't fall for it! Xiaohua is only using her cuteness to her advantage by acting cute! But Xiaohua really is adorable....

"Boss, two bowls of cold noodles, please."

Upon entering the noodle shop, Uchiha Ryo put down Shirasaki Hana from his back and then spoke directly to the owner.

"Um, sir, we've sold out of cold noodles for today. I'm so sorry."

"ha?"

The shop assistant pointed somewhat awkwardly to the "Sold Out" sign posted in the store, because cold noodles have been quite popular recently, so they sell out very quickly, especially in the afternoon and on weekends.

"Oh, you heard that too, Xiaohua. There's no more cold noodles. Let's go back and make some ourselves."

Shirasaki Hana puffed out her cheeks. "Let's try something else then! My motto is: 'Since we're already in the store, there's no reason to leave without eating!'"

What a foodie motto! But since we're already here, let's have a bowl of ramen before we leave. After all, Uchiha Ryo actually quite likes ramen.

"The menu is here, what would you like to eat?"

Xiaohua took the menu, but the image of Liu Mei saying that ramen is very high in calories flashed through her mind.

Ramen is high in calories...wait, what's this?!

"Brother, I want this! The limited-edition extra spicy ramen!"

"....."

"Try something else; you can't handle this level of spiciness!"

Shirasaki Hana's eyes were filled with unwavering determination. "Brother, are you underestimating a gourmet?! My dream, Shirasaki Hana's dream, is to eat all the delicious food in the world!"

"When did you become a gourmet?" Uchiha Ryo really wanted to retort, but since the child wanted to take on the challenge, he might as well let her suffer a little. He could already imagine the scene of Xiaohua crying from the spiciness and then pushing the ramen towards him.

"Okay, okay, here's some for you."

Shirasaki Hana gave a barely perceptible smile.

Running burns fat, which causes sweating, and it's well known that eating spicy food also causes sweating. So, Shirasaki Hana boldly guesses that eating spicy food is equivalent to running!

Eating ramen and spicy food at the same time is equivalent to consuming zero calories! Xiaohua feels like a genius!