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Chapter 11 - Only you has nothing to do

Hezekiah and Han Xiao have arrived at their destination. Hezekiah looked up the buildings and found the word, "Spicy Heaven" Shopping mall. "Is this the place?" 

"Yes"

"Isn't it supposed to be a store? Why is it a mall?"

Han Xiao smiled proudly and said: "Let me tell you about it. The Spicy Heaven mall is one of the biggest shopping centers in the world.

The mall has entertainment and light to stop things from getting too claustrophobic or overwhelming. The Spicy Heaven mall also has a boutique, gadget stores, sports/bookshops and designer furniture, restaurants, and many more."

There are 686 shops in the shopping center, which take up Twelve floors.

This Mall is the most expensive shopping mall.

"Welcome to Spicy Heaven. We hope you'll have a good time here. " As they enter, a greeter welcomes them. 

The shopping mall was crowded. And the place was very busy. 

"Why is this place so crowded?" Hezekiah asked 

"Didn't you hear what I said? This mall is one of the biggest shopping malls in the world. So, of course, people from other countries are here to shop."

"Have you been here before?"

"No"

"How are we supposed to find what we came for?"

"Let's ask a clerk."

"Excuse me, can I help you?" A clerk dressed in a blue suit asked 

"Yes, please. Can you show us the location of tennis equipment?" Han Xiao asked 

"The sports materials are in the back. Follow the arrows on the last road."

With the direction of the clerk, they found the tennis equipment but Hezekiah was not satisfied.

"I think this racket is good." Han Xiao picks up the green-white racket that Hezekiah put down.

"Yeah, it's good, but not enough. If you like it, you have it."

Hezekiah saw Han Xiao has taken a liking to the racket so he let him have it.

"Excuse me, Are these the only sports materials here?" Hezekiah asked the female clerk

The lady looks at Hezekiah and Han Xiao seeing no older person behind them, she doubts they would be able to afford it.

Seeing her hesitating, Han Xiao said "We can afford it. If that's what you're worried about."

"Okay then, Go on the sixth floor."

They took the escalator from one floor to another. When they were reaching the sixth floor, the system voice sounded.

[Ding, Ding, friendly reminder, the male lead, and the female lead are both nearby.]

The targets of the mission are here at the same time.

What does that mean?

Which one of them would he meet first?

While Hezekiah was in deep thought, he felt something hit his chest. "Hey! What was that for? He cried out.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I wasn't paying attention, I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry." The girl kept on apologizing without any intention of stopping.

Hezekiah was embarrassed.

It was a girl, how annoying.

"It's okay, I didn't say anything. You can stop now." Hezekiah try his best to calm the girl down

When the girl hears the familiar voice, she lifts her head. "Zhou Jiang? Are you okay?"

It's the female lead Li Mei.

"I'm fine, you should pay attention to where you're going," Hezekiah said lightly

"Let's go." Han Xiao call out

Hezekiah turned to leave, but he felt like he was being pulled back. It happened three times, and he finally turned back, only to find the female lead holding onto him.

"What is it?" He asked softly

"Can I ask you a favor?" Li Mei asked, her eyes were red as she was about to cry. 

"You guys should leave the road, first." Han Xiao to them

That right, they were blocking the way.

They walk to the opposite corner.

"You can say it now. What's up with you?" Hezekiah asked again

Li Mei lower her head and explain all that happened

She was sent this morning by her uncle and auntie. They wanted separate things, so she brought two cards and two shopping lists. When she was done shopping, the bagger helped her to package the things. Right then, she received a message from her aunt, asking her to hurry. As a result, she left with only one bag and forgot the other. She only remembers after she got home. And was sent back to find the things that were left. She has been searching but couldn't find it. So she's asking Zhou Jiang to help her with the money.

"Do you still remember what you brought?" Hezekiah asked

"Yes, I still have the list." Li Mei answered.

"Okay then, you can pick them, I pay for it."

"Really? Thanks a bunch." Li Mei was happy

When she was leaving, she heard Hezekiah say: "Remember to text me when you're done."

"Okay…"

"Does she have my number?" Hezekiah asked Han Xiao who was next to him.

"Who knows, maybe."

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Ding...Ding...Ding

Xu Delun phone rings. He looked at the number and his mouth cowered into a smile. The caller is Su Pang.

"Hey, buddy, what's up?" His voice was as cheerful as ever. 

"Not bad, today's weather is good." Xu Delun's voice sounded on the other end of the phone.

"I know right, so what are you up to? … like, what are you doing?" 

"Nothing for now, but I'm going somewhere. "

Somewhere? 

To where?

Su Pang was suddenly curious. "Where are you going?

"Main Park Springville" 

Isn't that place in my neighborhood?

"What? Are you coming to my house indirectly?" Su Pang holds his pillow and rolls carelessly on the floor.

"Don't be full of yourself. I'm going to practice and the only person who has nothing to do right now is you. I need you to accompany me!" Xu Delun's words were like he's talking to his son, leaving no room for argument.

What's that supposed to mean?

This guy is getting full of himself. 

"We have practice during the week. Why should we still practice during the weekend? Have you seen any of the guys practice today?"

Su Pang was sure only the wooden head Delun would want to practice together.

I mean, the weather is so nice. This is the time that you go shopping, or to the beach.

"I saw Wen Ning and Mu Elan, on the double court field. The captain punished Zhong Chao and Bai Lan for playing p match. Bao Lei is supervising them." 

You see what I mean, you are the only person available right now. Even though Xu Delun didn't add this sentence, Su Pang understood it directly.

"Come to my house so we can go to the park together." Su Pang said as he got up from the floor.

Now we're talking.

"See you in a minute" Su Pang hung up.