Xu Li thought about what children liked to eat these days, so she went to the shelf to get jelly and candy.
At this time, there were not many people in the supermarket. Xu Li pushed the trolley over and took out the things inside. The cashier quickly scanned the QR code. Xu Li took out her phone from her pocket and prepared to pay. The cashier did not even look up. She aimed the QR code sweeper at the screen. Before she could scan it, the screen turned black.
When the cashier didn't hear the sound of receipt, she looked up and said, "The phone screen is black."
Xu Li frowned and pressed the screen, but there was no response. She pressed the power button again, and only then did she realize that her phone had run out of battery. She looked at the pile of things on the countertop and felt a little irritated. Just as she was about to ask if she pay by default, a hand reached out from behind her. Lu Peian was holding something in one hand and his phone in the other. "Scan it."
The cashier glanced at Lu Peian and Xu Li, then glanced at Lu Peian's phone. Xu Li was stunned for a moment and said, "Thank you." Then, she took her things and moved aside.
Lu Peian did not buy many things. Two breads and a cup of yogurt. After paying, he took his things and looked at Xu Li's bag, which was full. He seemed to sigh, then took the bag from Xu Li's hand and walked out. After taking two steps, he saw that Xu Li did not follow him. He turned around and asked, "Is there anything else you want to buy?"
"Ah?" Xu Li came back to her senses and shook her head. "No." She held Wang Xiaohu's hand and followed Lu Peian. She whispered, "Thank you."
"No need." Lu Peian shook his head and walked side by side with Xu Li. After they left the supermarket, Lu Peian subconsciously walked to the outside of the road. Xu Li glanced at it without batting an eyelid. Then, she saw the bread that Lu Peian had bought. She asked, "Is this your dinner?"
"Yes." Lu Peian was probably not very communicative. He paused for a moment before adding, "My grandparents went out to meet friends."
The 27th villa was considered a special existence in Qingyue Villa. The old man and the old lady usually liked to grow vegetables and flowers in the courtyard. There were no nannies in the villa, so they cooked by themselves.
When they were about to reach Building 19, Lu Peian handed the shopping bag to Xu Li, said goodbye, and prepared to leave. Xu Li held the shopping bag, hesitated for a moment, and called out to him, "Lu Peian, why don't… you come to my house for dinner?" Before Lu Peian could refuse, Xu Li continued, "Anyway, my father isn't at home. Take it as my thanks for carrying my things."
Lu Peian stared at Xu Li for a while. His pupils were a rare pure black color. Xu Li's heart beat faster for some reason.
Xu Li gently averted his gaze. Then, she heard Lu Peian say, "Okay."
Lu Peian took the shopping bag from Xu Li's hand. Xu Li lowered her head to take a look, then led Wang Xiaohu into the house. As soon as she pushed open the door, the fragrance of food wafted over.
Xu Li said, "Madam Wang, we're back."
Aunt Wang came out of the kitchen with a bowl. "Oh, Li Li brought a friend back?"
Xu Li nodded and placed the shopping bag in Lu Peian's hand on the sofa. She introduced him to Aunt Wang. "His name is Lu Peian. He's the grandson of Grandpa Lu from Building 27. Grandpa Lu and Grandma Lu had something on and have gone out."
Lu Peian stood obediently and greeted Aunt Wang, "Hello, Aunt Wang."
Aunt Wang: "Hey, hello, hello. Have a seat first. I'll get another bowl."
During the meal, Lu Peian was very quiet. He took bite after bite, chewing slowly. Aunt Wang glanced at him from time to time, then at Xu Li.
After Lu Peian finished his meal and thanked her and returned home, Aunt Wang couldn't help but pull Xu Li's arm and ask in a roundabout way, "Is that boy your classmate?"
Xu Li replied, "I guess so. We're in different classes."
"That child is not bad. He's beautiful and polite." Aunt Wang thought for a moment and asked, "How are his results?"
Xu Li was amused by Aunt Wang's question. She was not in a hurry to go upstairs. She sat on the sofa and chatted with her. "First place in the cohort. He kicked me out of first place."
"He's so good at his studies!" Aunt Wang slapped her thigh and realized that she shouldn't be so happy. She quickly corrected herself. "It's fine, it's fine. We'll surpass him sooner or later, but… Li Li, you're still young. There's no hurry to fall in love. The most important thing now is to study."
Xu Li couldn't hold back her laughter anymore. "Don't worry, Aunt Wang. I understand."