9. Eel Sushi
◎No rush◎
Gao Shuai glanced into the distance and saw that the group of girls surrounding Leng Jun had already walked away. He couldn't help but smile: As expected of Leng Jun, he really has a way.
Gao Shuai turned his head and glanced at Gan Mei. He smiled at her and turned to continue Leng Jun's topic: "I know, Leng Jun can do it too."
Leng Jun raised his eyebrows: "Student Gao Shuai knows quite a lot."
"Thank you, thank you."
"Heh." Leng Jun curled his lips, "Are you interested in playing a game?"
"I haven't practiced for a long time, so my hands are not very good. I'm afraid I'll disturb your interest."
"It's okay, it's okay. Just a simple sparring match."
"That……"
Leng Jun looked at Gao Shuai, waiting for his next words.
The young man said, "It's better to do it today than today. How about tomorrow? Let's go one-on-one?"
"Not today?" Leng Jun asked.
The young man shook his head. "I'm going to practice tonight. At least... I have to try my best and have fun, right?"
"Okay, tomorrow then."
"The winner..."
"The loser..."
They both spoke at the same time, were surprised for a moment, and then said in unison:
"You speak first."
"You speak first."
Gao Shuai smiled and stopped refusing. He replied, "How about the winner making a small, negotiable request?"
Leng Jun nodded: "Okay. Then the loser..."
"Same."
"Okay, same."
The agreement was reached, and for the first time the two of them felt a sense of refreshing tacit understanding, which was a really good feeling in their hearts.
After browsing the bookstore, Leng Jun received a call from a friend, said hello, and left early.
There was no bright "light bulb" next to him. Gao Shuai turned to the girl and said, "Gan Mei, thank you for helping me choose books!"
When he came, his backpack was not very heavy. Now, in addition to the books borrowed from the library, it also contained two new books bought from the bookstore. He felt like he had a "good harvest".
"Gao Shuai..." Gan Mei glanced at him, then lowered her head, tapped her index finger, and said hesitantly, "Are you... in a hurry later?"
"No rush, what's wrong?"
"Actually..." the girl whispered back, "My home... is nearby."
The young man opened his eyes wide, his eyebrows slightly raised: "You..." His tongue suddenly became a little clumsy, "You... miss home?"
There are still nearly two hours until lunch.
Gan Mei...it's impossible...
"No." The girl shook her head. "I want to say, there's a park near my house. We can go there for lunch...is it convenient for you?"
The girl's voice was soft and careful, as if... she was afraid that he would reject her.
The young man knew her feelings, and his heart melted. With a smile in his eyes, he replied gently, "It's just right. I haven't been to the park for a long time. Thank you for your invitation. I'm honored."
"Really?" The girl looked up, her eyes bright, like shining gems, crystal clear and dazzling.
"Yeah." The boy nodded, "Really."
"My home is near the school. Let's take the bus later. It's only two stops away and will be quick."
"good."
The school and the city library are in opposite directions, just two stops away, so they are quite close.
When they got on the bus, it was crowded on the weekend and there were no seats. Gao Shuai stood still to protect Gan Mei and prevent others from bumping into her.
Gan Mei felt his careful care, her heart felt sweet, and a smile appeared on her lips.
Gao Shuai, he is so nice!
The two stops were quickly reached. After getting off the bus, it took only three minutes to arrive at Gan Mei's doorstep.
Gao Shuai waved at her, signaling her to go in quickly. He chose an inconspicuous corner and stood there waiting for her.
Watching the girl go into the house, Gao Shuai leaned against the wall and sighed: This is the first time I waited for a girl at her doorstep, this feeling...
He raised the corners of his lips—not bad!
The wind blows gently on my face.
It only took a few minutes and the girl came out.
"Gao Shuai!" she called him.
The boy raised his eyebrows: So fast?
The girl walked towards him, holding a small bag in her hand and a large bag on her back, which looked heavy.
"Heavy?"
"Oh..." The girl smiled embarrassedly, "A little..."
Without saying a word, the boy reached out and took the backpack off the girl's shoulders and held it in his own hand.
The small bag in her hand shouldn't be heavy - after weighing the pros and cons, the boy said nothing more and took the initiative to step forward.
"Let's go!"
The figure in front of her was thin and reliable. He helped her carry her bag...
The girl smiled lightly, followed easily, and replied cheerfully, "Okay!"
The two people, equally young and energetic, with regular and three-dimensional facial features, walked side by side. Passersby couldn't help but secretly take a few glances at them, admiring and envious.
The picture of the two of them standing together is really harmonious and - very well-matched.
Nearby, park.
Looking around, the parks on weekends are undoubtedly crowded.
Some are playing chess and chatting, some are writing and drawing, some are taking pictures, and some are flying kites... Adults and children, men and women, young and old, people are everywhere, it's so lively.
Finally finding a quiet corner, Gan Mei took out the tablecloth and cushions prepared in advance and carefully spread them on the stone table and stone bench.
"Okay, handsome Gao!" she said with a satisfied smile, "Let's sit down!"
"good."
The boy put away the two backpacks, and Ganmei opened the bags and took out the things inside one by one.
"This is……"
Looking at the "sumptuous lunch" in front of him, the boy couldn't hide his surprise and asked softly.
"Lunch." The girl smiled sweetly and replied happily, "Our lunch."
He didn't expect there would be so many!
No wonder... her backpack is so heavy.
"Gao Shuai, look."
The girl opened the pink lunch box that they were already very familiar with. He looked down and asked, "Sushi?"
"Yeah." The girl nodded. "Guess what flavor it is?"
Hearing this, the young man took a closer look and guessed, "It seems... to be an eel?"
"Yes, it's eel sushi!" The girl answered, her voice seeming louder than usual.
The boy paid attention and asked, "Did your mother do this?"
"I..." The girl paused, bit her lip, lowered her head, and whispered, "I...I did it."
"You did it?!"
Looking at the table full of delicious food, the boy swallowed his saliva unconsciously and asked in disbelief, "You made all of this?"
How early must she get up to prepare such a sumptuous lunch!
No wonder she arrived later than him this morning, it turns out...
"No." The girl shook her head hurriedly. "I only made the eel sushi. The rest... were made by my mom."
On the table, there were delicious cheese and ham sandwiches, lovely strawberry cupcakes, golden and crispy egg tarts, and the girl's own handmade eel sushi - very tempting, delicate and delicious.
"you……"
When the young man looked at her, his heart was pounding like waves rolling in the sea, one after another, unable to calm down for a long time.
Before the boy could speak, the girl was perceptive and spoke first: "Gao Shuai, do you... think this is too much?"
The girl looked at him and saw him standing there in a daze. She felt a little uneasy.
Will he blame her for being nosy?
If... he doesn't like it, then what should she do?
The boy took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and without further explanation, he brought the pink lunch box to his eyes, put on food gloves, and immediately started to eat.
After eating a piece of eel sushi, he sincerely praised: "Delicious!"
After saying that, without waiting for the girl's reaction, he quickly picked up another piece and started eating it in big mouthfuls.
"Gao Shuai..." Seeing his reaction, the girl put aside her worries and smiled sweetly, "Eat slowly, don't choke."
For some reason, when she saw him like this, she felt a real and satisfying sense of happiness.
If he loves to eat, she will be more motivated to learn how to cook.
As she was eating, the boy realized that she hadn't eaten yet.
There was one last piece of eel sushi left in the pink lunch box. Wiping the corner of his mouth with a tissue, the boy handed it to the girl and said, "This is the last piece. It's delicious. Don't you want to try it?"
The girl smiled, nodded slightly, took the lunch box, put on gloves, and ate the last piece in small bites.
This was not her first time cooking, and she had tasted the food before, and it was indeed quite good.
As long as Gao Shuai likes her, she is willing to...
Stopping her overly scattered imagination, Gan Mei hurriedly said, "There are also sandwiches, strawberry cakes, and egg tarts. Gao Shuai, you should try them. They are made by my mother, they must be delicious!"
"Okay, I'll try them all."
The boy didn't waste any time or effort and tried every kind of food. The girl also ate a little bit, and the rest included two sandwiches, two cupcakes and two egg tarts.
"Gao Shuai..." the girl called him.
Looking at the girl's expectant eyes, Gao Shuai thought: How long has it been since I felt so bored? It's really been a long time since I felt so full!
However, no matter how much more there was, even he couldn't eat it anymore.
How should he tell Ganmei?
He looked at the girl deeply, thought for a moment, and then replied with concern: "You say."
No matter what she thought, he would respond truthfully. With her intelligence and thoughtfulness, was there anything that couldn't be solved through communication?
"You..." the girl asked him, "Can you take the rest of these back with you? If you can, your two cousins... maybe they would like them!"
Yesterday, Gao Shuai told her that although his living expenses were not much, he had no problem getting enough to eat three meals a day. The reason he often went hungry was because he was saving money - saving money to take his two cousins out to broaden their horizons.
He would take them to the Science and Technology Museum, to the zoo to see animals, and to the gym to play basketball...
Sometimes, if the opportunity is good and he has enough money, he will take them out for a good meal to broaden their horizons.
Although there are not many such opportunities, but... his kindness is so precious!
Gao Shuai said that he is the only son in the family. Although his parents are busy with work, they have always been very good to him.
His childhood was carefree and full of laughter. Compared with his two cousins, his previous life was much better.
Therefore, he tried his best to give his two cousins more opportunities, let them be exposed to different lives, and give them some experiences that almost all their peers have.
Tall and handsome...
Compared with his classmates, he is much more mature and sensible. How can we not feel sorry for him when he makes such silent and regretless contributions?
At least, she really wanted to... help him share some of the burden.
If, she could do it.
"Okay, I'll take it back." The boy's pleasant voice sounded, "My cousins will like it."
Ganmei, I accept your kindness.
One day, I will repay your kindness with a spring of gratitude!
must!
The girl looked up in surprise, a little unable to believe her ears.
Gao Shuai... agreed?
She thought...
He raised the corners of his lips and smiled softly, "It just so happens that you picked out two good books for them today. When I get back, the two little guys will be so happy."
It is sweet to the ears and sweet to the heart.
At the bookstore, she helped him pick out two new books that his cousins needed, but she didn't help him pick out any, and he didn't ask. Later, she explained to him that he didn't need to buy any, as she already had all the study notes, materials, and some books.
She could lend him anything she wanted to read.
She did intend to help him save money, and she also hoped that they could communicate more about learning.
She didn't want to give up the opportunity to spend more time with him.
But...his willingness to agree was the happiest thing for her.
She remembered everything he said to her when he opened his heart, and it always made her happy.
This feeling...it tastes so good!
It tastes sweet and happy, and she likes it very much.
While Gan Mei was tidying up, Gao Shuai asked her about her studies.
Gan Mei answered every question and provided him with a lot of ideas.
Finally, when everything was ready, he took the initiative to suggest that they go for a walk in the park together.
Gan Mei happily agreed, and knowing that he was matching her pace, she felt even happier.
Today's park is filled with the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers. The green trees are reflected on the water, like a huge dark green jade full of ancient charm, which is extremely beautiful.
This park is well maintained by the gardener. The beautiful flowers are in full bloom, the shrubs are neatly trimmed, and the paved stone roads are winding. Walking in it is like a dream and the beauty is breathtaking.
The distance between their hearts gradually narrowed.
Youth is their mark. As long as you put your heart into it, you can always leave behind happy memories.
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