The barbecue stall at night.

In Yuzhou during March, the temperature is quite odd; even at over nine o’clock in the evening, it’s still more than 20 degrees.

Zhang Zhaodi: "Yin Yu is using a 6plus phone."

These days, Apple phones are considered a symbol of wealth among students.

"You noticed?" Xiao Shaoxiong was mildly surprised; in his impression, Zhang Zhaodi likes to act high and mighty, having an indifferent demeanor.

"Lu Qiqi told me."

"Don’t mention her." Xiao Shaoxiong was displeased.

"I think she’s quite good, she’s very clear-headed.

The same girl might be seen as a bad woman by men, but girls might think of her as a good sister—different perspectives, different stands.

The self-righteous Zhang Chi raised his beer: "This one’s for Zhong Huai, thanks to him for taking us to eat barbecue today!"

With that, Liu Duan Zhang and the others raised their glasses to Zhong Huai.

Zhong Huai felt sufficiently respected; he even felt flattered and planned to organize more dinners to foster relationships.

After waiting a bit longer, Pei Yujing, wearing a school uniform with a cold expression, brought over a stainless steel tray.

Her words were also cold: "30 lamb skewers, 20 pork belly skewers."

She marked the menu with a pen: "Need lettuce? It’s free."

After seeing her appearance, Zhong Huai and Xiao Shaoxiong were all stunned—she was really beautiful!

For such a small barbecue stall to have such a beautiful server, it was like a vibrant flower blooming in a barren land.

Duan Shigang casually said: "Yes, yes!"

"Okay." Pei Yujing turned around, her waist-length hair casually falling, creating an aesthetically pleasing chaos.

Liu Chuandao clicked his tongue: "No wonder Jiang Ning asked Yang Sheng for help; her temperament is really hard to get along with."

Zhang Chi didn’t care much, grabbing the lamb skewer to eat.

Duan Shigang wasn’t in a hurry to eat; he was particular and waited to eat the lettuce-wrapped pork belly.

Speaking as a Jianghu big brother, he said: "This kind of personality really isn’t likable. Back in my Iron Middle School days, she would definitely be bullied."

Especially by Qiu Die and her friends, who often caused trouble for pretty girls, claiming to compete for boyfriends.

Duan Shigang lamented that he wasn’t wise back then, being absorbed in mixing in Jianghu, otherwise, with his status, it would have been easy to date a pretty girlfriend.

Speaking of which, Qiu Die still owes him money, not replying to messages...

Zhong Huai was puzzled: "Jiang Ning?"

Xiao Shaoxiong, who went to Wamiao Middle School, once had a disagreement with Jiang Ning during his junior high school days, he asked: "Jiang Ning is related to her?"

Duan Shigang, having been a leader, knew the importance of keeping secrets: "It’s okay."

Zhang Zhaodi suddenly said: "Jiang Ning is that boy in the second row, isn’t he? He went out during evening self-study."

At Wamiao Middle School, Zhang Zhaodi had heard Wang Xue and others mention Jiang Ning; before she transferred to Fourth Middle School, Wang Xue even pushed Jiang Ning’s QQ number to her.

However, Zhang Zhaodi didn’t pay much attention; she wasn’t proactive enough to personally add a boy she had never met.

Besides, she already had a boyfriend.

Liu Chuandao enjoyed a skewer: "Yes, it’s him, okay."

He said little; Liu Duan Zhang and his friends had strong self-esteem, and they wouldn’t admit other guys were impressive in front of pretty girls.

Thus, the topic quickly shifted.

Duan Shigang, eating his lettuce-wrapped pork belly, boasted about his Jianghu life, and with some spirited youths and girls eating barbecue nearby, he started commenting:

"Look, those few lads over there used to only qualify as my little brothers!"

The youths and girls eating were not pleased and gave threatening looks over here.

Duan Shigang was fearless, while Liu Chuandao showed open disdain, and occasionally Zhang Chi threw a cold stare.

The spirited youths knew how to read people; realizing these weren’t friendly folks, they just focused on eating their barbecue.

Zhong Huai and others were stunned; never in their lives had they seen someone dare to provoke hoodlums voluntarily—not afraid of a beating?

Duan Shigang: "They’re too skinny."

Zhang Chi took a look at their meager dishes and said: "They’re only eating veggie stuff!"

Liu Chuandao: "But they look energetic."

Duan Shigang explained: "If you’re fat, your cholesterol is high; high cholesterol can make you dizzy, and dizziness can make you lack energy."

Zhang Zhaodi and others struggled to hold back, too professional.

Pei Yujing brought up another tray of skewers; Xiao Shaoxiong had been watching her for a while and felt tempted, initiating a conversation: "The taste of your barbecue is really good, better than the three-hundred-per-person Japanese food I had before!"

Pei Yujing: "What’s Japanese food?"

Xiao Shaoxiong said, "Oh?", then started showing off: "It’s Japanese cuisine, cooked by Japanese people!"

Pei Yujing backed away a step: "You eat Japanese people?"

Xiao Shaoxiong felt they couldn’t communicate.

Zhong Huai organized his words and said: "He’s praising your barbecue’s taste, which is better than that really expensive kind."

Pei Yujing shook her head lightly: "Our stuff is expensive too."

Before the smoky grill, Sister Ma was grilling skewers, occasionally glancing over, feeling like her daughter was ruining business. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Ah, in a few years, I’ll find someone reliable for Yu Jing, and I’ll worry less!" Sister Ma sighed and thought she could stick to just taking orders and serving dishes.

Zhong Huai was shocked that she admitted in front of customers that their stuff was pricey?

Too honest, Zhong Huai said: "It’s very affordable."

Pei Yujing: "You’re just too rich."

Han Wen Nuan inquired about their business, hoping to learn a thing or two: "How do you make it taste so good? Any secret recipes?"

Pei Yujing: "My mom made it."

At that moment, a customer called for her, and Pei Yujing kept busy.

Zhang Chi glanced at Han Wen Nuan, sensing a strong desire for profit from her eyes.

Zhang Chi admired such people, generously offering advice: "For this kind of business, it’s about practice making perfect!"