Duan Shuce nodded in understanding and naturally put his arm around Ning Xiwan's waist: "I see."
He turned to Zhang Meihua and gave her a standard social smile. "Nice to meet you. I'm Duan Shuce, from Haiyuan No. 1 Middle School."
Zhang Meihua's gaze stayed on Duan Shuce for a few seconds. Although this boy was dressed simply, the nobleness he exuded in his gestures made people feel that he was not simple.
She subconsciously adjusted her hair: "Hello, I'm..."
"We should check out."
Ye Qingliu suddenly interrupted her, his voice as cold as ice. He turned and was about to leave, holding the shopping basket in one hand and Bai Zhiye in the other.
Ning Xiwan looked at Zhang Meihua's suddenly unhappy expression and felt a surge of joy: "Teacher Zhang, see you later."
She deliberately took Duan Shuce's arm and patted Ye Qingliu's back, "Let's go, son. Go home and cook."
The four of them pushed the shopping cart away, leaving Zhang Meihua standing there with the yogurt container in her hand squeezed out of shape.
The water tanks in the seafood area glow blue, and all kinds of fresh seafood are swimming in the clear water.
Ning Xiwan stood in front of the lobster tank, selecting attentively.
"I want this one." She pointed to the largest Boston lobster in the tank and turned to Ye Qingliu and said, "Son, I'll make you baked lobster with cheese tonight."
Ye Qingliu's eyes lit up slightly. Although his expression was still indifferent, people who knew him could see his anticipation.
He didn't wear his usual keep-away mask today and seemed particularly relaxed in front of Ning Xiwan.
Duan Shuce looked at him amusedly: "Are the results of last week's physics competition out?"
"Yeah." Ye Qingliu nodded, his voice calm but with a hint of barely perceptible pride, "First."
"You are worthy of being my son." Ning Xiwan ruffled his hair proudly. Ye Qingliu didn't dodge, but just frowned slightly to express his protest, with a hint of helplessness flashing in his gray-blue eyes.
Bai Zhiye chuckled to herself as Ye Qingliu gently pinched her cheek. The young man's slender fingers brushed across her soft face, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a precious treasure.
Zhang Meihua, who had followed, happened to see this scene. She pretended to be selecting salmon, but in fact she was eavesdropping with her ears perked up.
She couldn't understand why Ye Qingliu could be so... docile to these people?
"Qingliu has grown taller recently, hasn't he?" Duan Shuce gestured. "I think he's surpassed me."
Ye Qingliu snorted lightly, but the corners of his mouth rose slightly.
This subtle change in expression was caught by Zhang Meihua. She was shocked to find that Ye Qingliu, who was so reluctant to even smile in class, actually smiled at a joke.
Ning Xiwan suddenly reached out and pinched Ye Qingliu's face: "Smile, it's so boring to have a stern face all day long."
What was shocking was that Ye Qingliu actually forced a faint smile. Although it was fleeting, it was enough to make Zhang Meihua, who was peeking at him, drop her jaw in shock.
She had never seen such a clear night stream - soft, lively, and even with a bit of the youthfulness unique to teenagers.
"I'll get the oyster sauce." Ye Qingliu seemed a little embarrassed and turned around and walked quickly towards the condiment area. Bai Zhiye trotted after him, like a happy little butterfly.
Ning Xiwan looked at their backs, her eyes filled with satisfaction: "They are such a good match."
Duan Shuce chuckled and reached out to help Ning Xiwan tuck a strand of hair behind her ear: "You look like an old mother."
"That's right." Ning Xiwan raised her chin proudly, "My son is so outstanding."
Zhang Meihua stood not far away, holding the shopping basket tighter and tighter in her hand.
She looked at Ye Qingliu's tenderness towards Bai Zhiye, his obedience towards Ning Xiwan, and his closeness towards Duan Shuce, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings. The high-spirited flower who was cold and indifferent to her in class,
There was a long line at the checkout area, and the bright lights made it impossible to hide the expressions on everyone's faces.
Zhang Meihua "happened" to be in line behind the four people. She pretended to sort the items in the shopping basket, but in fact she was staring straight ahead.
She saw Duan Shuce naturally take Ning Xiwan's handbag, his movements so skillful as if he had done it a thousand times; Ye Qingliu took the initiative to pick up the heaviest shopping bag, with clear muscle lines on his arms.
Bai Zhiye was holding Ye Qingliu's arm and whispering something, which made the young man lower his head and listen carefully, with tenderness in his eyes.
"The total is 5,986 yuan." The cashier announced the amount.
Duan Shuce was about to take out his wallet when Ye Qingliu handed over his black card: "I'll do it."
"Oh, your son is treating us?" Ning Xiwan teased, a cunning glint in her eyes.
Ye Qingliu's voice remained calm: "...I have a lot of pocket money."
Zhang Meihua's eyes nearly popped out of her head. Ye Qingliu, who never said a word in class, was actually offering to treat them. What shocked her even more was the black card—the unlimited American Express Centurion Black Gold Card, a limited edition worldwide, a symbol of status and wealth.
The cashier took the black card respectfully and his attitude immediately became more attentive.
Ye Qingliu looked calm, as if this was just an ordinary daily consumption.
"Thank you Qingliu~" Bai Zhiye said sweetly, standing on tiptoe and giving Ye Qingliu a light kiss on the cheek.
Ye Qingliu's expression softened instantly. He reached out and rubbed the top of Bai Zhiye's head, his movements so gentle as if he was treating something fragile.
Zhang Meihua stood in the back, feeling her worldview crumbling. She had never imagined that Ye Qingliu would have such a side—gentle, considerate, and even willing to accept his girlfriend's affection in public.
What made her even more upset was that when leaving the cashier counter, Ning Xiwan naturally reached out and adjusted Ye Qingliu's collar. The boy lowered his head obediently and cooperated, like a large cat having its fur stroked.
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