Chapter 314 Linglong
Wang Xiaokai may never have been as upset as he is now.

This is not only because Zhang Yunqi scolded him for not lending him money, but the more important reason is that once the novelty of a young person's relationship has passed, they will find that love is just like that.

As a high school student, there is nothing he can do except holding hands. The guys around him think he is awesome, but in fact he has his own difficulties. There is a woman next to him, but he can only look at her but not touch her. At the same time, all kinds of trivial matters in life torture him all the time.

Wang Xiaokai didn't notice it before, but now that they are together, he finds that Yu Qingqing's taste is very childish. For example, she will discuss the trivial matters of a certain star as a very fashionable and cutting-edge topic, and use it to show off that she keeps up with the trend of the times, or she is proud to be a fan of a certain star.

Wang Xiaokai has always been intolerant of such interests.

The second issue is consumption. He used to not understand why those beautiful girls in school who were dressed up in fancy clothes were only for looks but not for eating.

Now I understand, the ones inlaid with gold are too expensive!

Of course, Yu Qingqing was not very pretty, her looks were above average, and high school students could not spend as much as they would when they went out into society. But even so, it was still connected with the restaurants, drinks, ice rinks, video halls, pedestrian streets, birthday cakes as big as washbasins, etc. outside the school. Originally, with Wang Xiaokai's current consumption level, he could only swallow his saliva and reluctantly give up, but his cock was too agitated, and he had no self-awareness and forced himself on. Now that he had experienced it, he realized that Zhang Yunqi was really insightful. He still remembered how true Zhang Yunqi's words were: even the purest love must be based on an economic foundation before one can have the courage to court.

Of course, Wang Xiaokai has such an idea, not that Yu Qingqing really treats him as a rich man and spends his money lavishly with a clear conscience. In fact, when the two of them go out to play, Yu Qingqing often takes the initiative to pay. But he is a man. Even if he is thinking of living off her, he should be proactive in paying when they have just been together for a short time, right?

The problem was that he couldn't afford this with his meager living expenses, and he was a man who cared too much about his reputation, so he could only think of every possible way to find RMB.

As for other aspects, he and Yu Qingqing got along quite well. This girl had a cheerful personality and, except for being a little childish, she was nice in every aspect and very considerate. The only thing that worried him recently was her birthday.

In the past, these descendants of the proletariat were shameless and could do anything. It was common for classmates to eat and drink for free on their birthdays, but this was the first birthday he and Yu Qingqing had spent together, so he had to buy a decent gift. But Wang Xiaokai was uncomfortable with Zhang Yunqi's provocation when he borrowed money from him that day, and he was too lazy to think about it.

On the morning of the second day after the failed attempt to borrow money from Zhang Yunqi, Wang Xiaokai told Yu Qingqing that he did not sleep well last night and wanted to catch up on some sleep in the dormitory at noon. He decided not to eat together and asked Yu Qingqing, Li Yufei and other girls to eat out together.

After class at noon, everyone else ran to the cafeteria or outside the school, but Wang Xiaokai went straight to a secluded dormitory. Of course, he couldn't sleep, and he couldn't fall asleep even if he wanted to. He spent half an hour reading "Selected Works of Mao Zedong" and after he got rid of the decadent, confused, and self-pitying emotions in his body, he got up and went to the cafeteria because he couldn't stand the hunger anymore.

The cafeteria of the No. 1 Middle School in the city used to be very dirty and old, and there was always a foul smell. When you sat on the old benches and ate your meals boredly, you could see pieces of dried snot on the wall when you looked up. At this time, you had to spit out the food you had already swallowed. However, the school renovated the cafeteria last summer, and now it looks brand new, with light blue tables and chairs, snow-white walls, and clean windows.

In the 90s, most students who ate in the cafeteria were not full. As they were in the period of growing taller, they were often hungry before the get out of class was over. So as soon as school was over, students rushed to the cafeteria and finished the big pot of food that was lacking in oil and ingredients in just three to five minutes.

When Wang Xiaokai arrived at the cafeteria, there were already few students eating. He waited in line at the window for less than a minute and asked the fat white chef for a bowl of rice and a boiled cabbage, which cost a dollar in total. After the fat white chef prepared the dishes, he glanced at him and asked, "Is that enough food?"

Wang Xiaokai was already thick-skinned enough, and at this time he was also hot-tempered: "That's enough, I'm losing weight recently."

The chef said nothing, waved his spatula and added half a spoonful of the soup from the braised pork dish next to it, then casually handed it to Wang Xiaokai. Wang Xiaokai took the rice bowl and found a secluded corner like a thief, then wolfed down the food with his chopsticks. "Xiaokai."

Wang Xiaokai heard the voice and turned his head to see Chu Jian walking over with a schoolbag on his back. He was stunned for a moment, swallowed the food in his mouth and said, "Why are you here? What's the matter?"

Chu Jian looked around and saw no one around, then he looked away and said to Wang Xiaokai, "Is Qingqing going to have a birthday?"

Wang Xiaokai then remembered that he was rejected when he asked Zhang Yunqi to borrow money yesterday. Chu Jian, who was sitting in front of him, heard everything. He felt even more embarrassed and his mood was not good: "Yes, what's wrong?"

Chu Jian took out a few banknotes from his schoolbag, put them in front of Wang Xiaokai with a smile, and said, "I don't have much money, it's all saved up, I'll lend it to you, Xiaokai."

Wang Xiaokai was stunned for a moment. He looked at the neatly arranged banknotes on the table. There was a fifty-yuan note, three ten-yuan notes, and several five-yuan notes... He suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

Wang Xiaokai knew that Chu Jian's family had been in financial difficulty before. Although their situation had improved greatly now because of Zhang Yunqi and they no longer had to worry about food and clothing, he still felt uncomfortable and unmanly asking a girl like this for money.

Wang Xiaokai laughed and handed over the money: "Don't be like that. I'm a little poor recently, but I'm not so poor that I can't afford to eat."

Chu Jian smiled and put his hands behind his back: "It's okay, just pay me back when you have money in the future, and use it to buy Qingqing a birthday present."

At this point, Chu Jian hesitated for a moment: "Also, you are Yunqi's best friend. There are some reasons why he doesn't lend you money. Maybe it's just that his tone is not very good. Xiaokai, don't blame him. I hope you can understand what he means."

After hearing this, Wang Xiaokai didn't say anything for a long time. He just looked at the girl in front of him. In the winter sunshine, her long ponytail was draped over her shoulders and the smile on her face was sincere and pure.

"Then I'll go back to the classroom to read. Xiaokai, you should go back early too." Chu Jian waved his hand and turned to leave.

"Nice to meet you." Wang Xiaokai couldn't help but shout.

"What's the matter?" Chu Jian tilted his head and asked with pursed lips.

Wang Xiaokai smiled and said, "It may sound a little strange to say this, but I always thought that you were lucky to meet someone like Zhang Yunqi. Now I think that Zhang Yunqi is lucky to meet a girl like you."

(End of this chapter)