The two arrived at Yuan Ping's house, drew a floor plan, and asked Yuan Ping about her needs. Seeing that it was getting late, Hua Kai went back to school.
After the first class, she went to find Gu Xiaoxue and told her about meeting Yuan Ping.
Gu Xiaoxue never expected that her aunt and Hua Kai would meet and even get to know each other.
Hua Kai complained to Gu Xiaoxue a few times, saying that her aunt's house needed renovations but she hadn't been told. Then she told Gu Xiaoxue that since they were family, she should leave the house to her and make sure her aunt didn't mention money, otherwise they wouldn't be friends anymore.
Gu Xiaoxue could only agree, saying she would call her aunt later to discuss the matter.
Then Gu Xiaoxue took out a bag of snacks and handed it to Hua Kai: "Brother Fan came at noon. He knows you're busy, so he bought these for you in case you didn't eat enough at noon."
Hua Kai took the bag of snacks and looked through it: "I'm not a child."
Gu Xiaoxue said, "In our eyes, you are still a student, just a child."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "There's nothing wrong with being a child. Thank you. I'm going back to class now. Let's have lunch together tomorrow."
Gu Xiaoxue agreed, "Yes, I've already arranged with Brother Fan. He'll come over tomorrow at noon."
Hua Kai waved goodbye to Gu Xiaoxue and went back to the classroom with the snacks in her arms.
She called Zhang Miao and Yu Hongdi over and shared snacks with the people in the front seat.
Before school ended, the school's loudspeakers blared, announcing the expulsion of Zhou Xinrui and Lu Xue.
The whole school was in an uproar because two girls hired someone to commit the crime; no one had expected it.
However, no details were given about who was hit or what happened; they were simply told that the incident had a serious impact and the student was expelled from school.
Hua Kai knew what had happened, but she didn't tell her classmates. She was also involved, so it was better to avoid trouble.
After school in the evening, Zhang Miao went to the rented house to soak the cold skewers in the sauce. Hua Kai took a lunchbox and went to the cafeteria to get three meals. She found that if she went to the cafeteria to get food and ate it at home, her older brother wouldn't have to cook, which was quite convenient.
Back home, the three of them quickly ate their meal. After that, Hua Kai and Zhang Miao set up their stall. Since they didn't need a vehicle or anything, they simply moved a square stool, placed a small bucket of cold skewers on the stool, and wrote "two cents per skewer" on a piece of cardboard.
Hua Kai had already spoken with Yu Hongdi, class monitor Yu Zhiming, and Ren Chao, asking them to come and support the event after they finished eating, and preferably bring a few more classmates so that the more people there would be, the faster the publicity would go.
Sure enough, the stall quickly attracted a crowd. Because it was inexpensive, many people wanted to try it, and those who did say it was delicious. Soon, it was almost sold out.
Zhang Miao had a smile on her face the whole time, because she had received the money, because the matter had been resolved, because her family's problems were solved, and because she really didn't have to drop out of school.
After selling everything, Hua Kai told Zhang Miao while tidying up that she should talk to the homeroom teacher that evening about the matter. She explained that she hadn't been sure if it would work out before, but now that it had, she wanted to inform the teacher to avoid any reports or trouble that might arise.
After packing up and returning their belongings to their homes, they went back to school.
That evening, Zhang Miao went to see her homeroom teacher and told her about it. The teacher said she would talk to the school about it and supported Zhang Miao's decision, given her family's special circumstances.
After evening self-study, Hua Kai and Zhang Miao went to the fruit stand at the school gate and bought some oranges and apples to share with their roommates. After all, Hua Kai had ranked first in the grade, and Zhang Miao could earn money to continue his studies, which were both good things.
When I got back to the dorm, the other three people in the room were there.
Li Xiang and Zhang Weifang didn't know that Zhou Xinrui was expelled because of Hua Kai, so when they returned to their dormitory, they asked Wang Lingling, Zhou Xinrui's follower.
Wang Lingling wasn't entirely clear about the matter. She only heard Zhou Xinrui say that Huakai wouldn't be able to return safely after the holiday, but in the end, Huakai returned perfectly fine and even got first place in the grade. However, Zhou Xinrui expelled her.
She guessed that Zhou Xinrui's expulsion was related to Hua Kai, but she dared not say it, and could not say it. She could only tell Li Xiang and Zhang Weifang that she did not know.
When Hua Kai and Zhang Miao came in, Wang Lingling's eyes were evasive; she was genuinely afraid of Hua Kai.
Hua Kai didn't take Wang Lingling seriously; at best, she was Zhou Xinrui's lackey and had no independent thoughts.
So Hua Kai didn't mention it. She put the fruit she bought on the table in the dormitory and said, "Zhang Miao and I have been leaving early and coming back late lately, which has caused you a lot of trouble. We're treating you all to this fruit."
Li Xiang took an orange without hesitation: "Since you're treating, I have to eat it. I want to share in your good luck. Hua Kai got first place in the grade. If I could get first place in the grade, my parents would probably make a big fuss about it and let everyone in the village know."
Zhang Weifang also went over and took an apple: "That's right, that's right, Huakai, you're really amazing. If you have any study tips, don't be stingy. I'm slow, you have to teach me."
Hua Kai smiled and said, "Don't you know me? Anyway, whatever you ask me, if I know the answer, I'll tell you."
Li Xiang said, "The way flowers bloom is quite particular." After saying that, he asked Zhang Miao, "Zhang Miao, your business is doing well. Zhang Weifang and I were just thinking of going over to support you, but we really love the food. We'll become your loyal customers from now on."
Zhang Miao said, "Then tell me when you want to eat it in the future, and I'll make more and give it to you at cost price."
Zhang Weifang said, "No need. We'd have to buy snacks anyway, so what's the harm in buying them? Besides, we know about your family's situation. If you need any help in the future, don't hesitate to ask us."
The truth about Zhang Miao's family couldn't be kept secret forever, because there were fellow villagers of Zhang Miao in the department. The news didn't spread quickly, but gradually everyone found out.
Hearing her classmates' concern, Zhang Miao was also very touched: "Thank you all, I don't know what to say, but I'm really grateful."
Wang Lingling watched the four of them chatting together, their relationship so good, and she regretted it terribly. Why did she choose to follow Zhou Xinrui when school started, even if she had remained neutral? What was she going to do now?
If I go and talk to them now, it seems too deliberate. But if I don't show them goodwill, will they isolate or ostracize me in the future? After all, Zhou Xinrui and Hua Kai were enemies before, and I sided with Zhou Xinrui.
She thought for a long time before tentatively approaching and taking an orange: "The flowers are blooming, and I'd like to share in your joy. You don't mind, do you?"
Hua Kai didn't take her seriously at all: "I don't mind." After saying that, she continued talking to Zhang Miao and the others without even glancing at Wang Lingling.
Wang Lingling was even more distressed at this moment. She was unsure of Hua Kai's attitude and sat on the bed in fright, her heart pounding.
After talking for a while, Hua Kai and the others went to wash up.
I turned off the lights and went to sleep when I got back, because I have to get up early tomorrow.
But Wang Lingling couldn't sleep at all. She was terrified. It wasn't until dawn that she felt a little sleepy.
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