Li Weijie and Su Keko walked out of "Shijue" and strolled along the bustling Happy Road pedestrian street. Su Keko glanced at his expression sideways.
"What's wrong? Are you reluctant to have a meal with me?" Su Keko said teasingly.
Li Weijie smiled faintly, "Why would I be reluctant? Being in your company means I get to have a free lunch. I couldn't be happier!"
"Huh? You're happy just because it's free?" Su Keko raised an eyebrow and continued, "Well, then try to look unhappy."
"Why?" Li Weijie was a bit puzzled.
"If you're unhappy, I'll be even happier. It's not interesting if you're too happy!" Su Keko said seriously.
Li Weijie couldn't help but laugh and whispered, "Miss, could you please not say that so loudly? It doesn't make sense for someone to be happy just because someone else is unhappy. If I didn't know the context, hearing you say that, others might think you're a sadist!"
"You're the sadist!" Su Keko rolled her eyes at him.
"So, where do you want to treat me for a meal?"
Li Weijie suddenly laughed, "How about I borrow a flower to offer to Buddha? You can choose where to eat, and this time, I'll consider it an apology to you. It saves us from scheduling it for next month."
"But that's not acceptable. There's no sincerity in that." Su Keko pouted and furrowed her brows slightly.
"I wanted to fleece you, but seeing how stingy you are, you definitely won't be willing to spend money."
Li Weijie straightforwardly said with a smile, "No, I managed to scavenge some money from the store manager. Within 500 yuan, you can order whatever you want."
Su Keko chuckled lightly, "Are you implying that if it goes over 500 yuan, you won't pay?"
Li Weijie coughed, "Actually, we're not on a date, and it's lunchtime. As long as you don't hold your family's standards against me, spending 500 yuan for two people is already quite a lot. You should know that many people don't even have a monthly living expense of 500 yuan. You're truly from a wealthy family; you don't understand the hardships of ordinary people."
Su Keko rolled her eyes at him, "Who said my family's standards must be extravagant? Have you been to my house? Well, whatever, since it's not your own money, I'll help you spend this 500 yuan!"
"Then please, Miss Su, lead the way. I'm not familiar with this place," Li Weijie said nonchalantly, knowing that they had agreed to settle the difference if needed.
Su Keko didn't bother to be polite with him either, and she led him towards various food chain stores on Happy Road.
Besides the various consumer brands, there were also many food and beverage chains. In addition to the common fast-food chains like McDonald's and KFC, there were many other brand chains that Li Weijie had never seen before.
However, it was already lunchtime, and Happy Road, which was always bustling, was now even more crowded with people in every store. If they wanted to order food, queuing was inevitable.
According to Li Weijie's original plan, they were just going to find a place to eat, even if it meant going somewhere farther since Su Keko had her car.
But Su Keko didn't think that way. She insisted on directing him to various stores to buy specific takeaway items, which were all delicious but not filling.
So basically, it became a situation where Li Weijie spent a long time queuing to buy food, while Su Keko quickly finished eating.
After visiting seven or eight stores, Li Weijie couldn't help but complain, "Su Keko, Su Keko, I've become your errand boy today! Can you spare me? The feeling of waiting in line is uncomfortable. Can we just find a proper place to sit down and eat?"
After wandering for a while and having her food bought for her, Li Weijie became less restrained and stopped being so polite to her, directly calling her by her name.
Su Keko smiled and said, "Mr. Li Weijie, when you were waiting in line, wasn't I waiting by your side? Did my time skip ahead? I didn't complain, so what are you complaining about? You're a boy, after all! Pay attention to your manners."
Li Weijie retorted, "I'm standing while you're sitting, I'm watching while you're eating. Can you compare the two? Please, this is something your boyfriend should do. How can you command me like this?"
"Hmph, what are you saying? Trying to take advantage of me?" Su Keko glared at him.
"Come on, how would I dare take advantage of you? Even if you ask me to be your boyfriend, I wouldn't dare!" Li Weijie complained, "Alright, stop bothering me, and let's find a place to eat!"
Seeing Li Weijie's expression, Su Keko couldn't help but laugh.
"Haha, if you didn't remind me, I would have forgotten. I didn't intentionally bother you this time."
"Fine, fine, it's what a man should do, okay? Let's quickly find a place to eat. You're more familiar with this area, so we won't have trouble finding a place."
"Okay, come with me to get the car." Su Keko waved her hand and led Li Weijie toward the parking lot.
"By the way, are you really hungry, or are you just afraid to be alone with me and eager to finish the task?" When they got into Su Keko's pink car, she asked with a slightly teasing smile.
Li Weijie snorted, "What do you think? Both! You forced me to come back to work, and I haven't had breakfast yet. You made me run around so many stores, buying just a little bit from each one, and most of it you ended up eating. Of course, I'm hungry."
Su Keko couldn't help but giggle, "That's your fault, you know? I specified the things I like, but did I forbid you from buying something for yourself? Can't you buy something for yourself? Hehe, you said I ate most of it, but what about the small portion that you ate from what I ordered?"
Li Weijie hadn't thought about that before, and being caught off guard by her retort, he couldn't help but blush.
Su Keko found his embarrassed expression amusing, and she couldn't help but laugh even more. For the first time, she found this rascal quite interesting.
"Why are you laughing?" Li Weijie said with a serious face.
"I'm just afraid you'll tease me again. Hmph, being with you means I have to be on high alert at all times. It's better to finish our meal and part ways!"
Su Keko chuckled and said, "Exactly! That's the expression I want. Why pretend to be happy? When you show your true feelings, I'm even happier! When I'm in a good mood, I might give up on retaliating against you earlier."
Li Weijie couldn't help but laugh instead of getting angry.
"Alright then, I'll be in a bad mood."
Just then, Su Keko suddenly accelerated, and Li Weijie, who wasn't prepared, bumped into the front. He couldn't help but get angry and said, "What's wrong with you again?"
Su Keko burst into laughter and said, "I've told you several times, when you're not happy, I'm happy. You insisted on smiling so brightly, so of course, I had to tease you. Besides, you said being with me means staying alert all the time. That's what you said yourself. I'm just testing you a little."
Li Weijie sighed and said with resentment, "It's such a waste that someone as beautiful as you has such a twisted personality. No wonder you can't find a boyfriend!"
Su Keko's face darkened, and she said in a deep voice, "Who said I can't find a boyfriend? I just have to wave my hand, and there will be a crowd of guys coming over!"
"Come on, even if there are so many, they're only attracted to your money. What guy would like your personality?" Li Weijie said disdainfully.
Su Keko fell silent, not knowing if what Li Weijie said hit home.
After a while, Su Keko smiled faintly and asked, "Strange, how did you know I don't have a boyfriend? Did you inquire about me behind my back?"
Li Weijie shook his head. "Do I need to inquire? The grudge between us is not that serious. If you had a boyfriend, would you be so bored as to keep teasing me about it? Maybe you'd just find someone to beat me up and be done with it."
"Hmph, I'm considering whether to find someone to beat you up now," Su Keko turned her head and glanced at Li Weijie.