CHAPTER 940: CHAPTER 546: REFRESHING_2

"It turns out that little rascal tricked his parents, didn’t come to school for evening study, and played outside for more than a month."

Gao Heshuai was stunned for a while and didn’t say anything.

Brother Qiang sighed, "Little Liu is still too naive!"

...

The cafeteria was crowded with students, bustling with noise, a sea of people at a glance.

"Quick, find our table."

"It’s still No. 29, the spot hasn’t changed." Jiang Ning stepped forward.

"Let’s get our meals now, or else there’ll be too many people." Chen Siyu reminded.

"I’ll go get some steamed buns." Bai Yuxia volunteered.

Jiang Ning asked her, "Millet porridge, coconut milk, spicy soup? Which one?"

"Coconut milk, please." Bai Yuxia replied.

"Got it."

Jiang Ning carried two lunchboxes and walked towards the crowded soup line. Xue Yuantong also carried a lunchbox, sticking close to him to avoid getting lost.

Students’ faces were full of smiles, especially the first-year students, who found this small cafeteria table model quite novel since they’d never participated in it before.

But there are always exceptions, like Liu Chuandao.

He was lucky enough to be grouped with the Four Golden Flowers, but he couldn’t understand the logic behind this grouping!

It was bad enough sitting in the classroom like a prisoner, but why did it continue in the cafeteria?

Liu Chuandao was in an extremely bad mood, his face was exceedingly grim, as if he wanted to hit someone, so much so that when he carried his bowl to get soup, some students avoided him.

Liu Chuandao walked straight to the stainless steel container, filled a bowl of spicy soup, and walked back with a gloomy expression.

He seemed to emit an invisible murderous aura, causing the surrounding students to retreat rapidly!

He thought about his miserable days now, compared to the good old days in Class 12, it was a world of difference!

Liu Chuandao was thinking as he walked, not paying attention to the ground.

The new students were using the small cafeteria tables for the first time, carrying their soups themselves, so spills were inevitable.

Liu Chuandao, carrying a food container, hurried his steps and accidentally stepped on spilled soup on the floor; his shoes weren’t slip-proof, and he heard a "swoosh!"

He couldn’t stop himself, slid forward, and executed a near-perfect split.

At the same time, his hands instinctively pushed forward, and the food container with spicy soup gracefully landed on the nearest table, without a drop spilled.

"Holy crap, that’s awesome!"

"Hahaha, well done bro!"

"So impressive!"

Cheering erupted around him, with countless students casting glances his way.

However, Liu Chuandao’s ligaments were violently stretched, and the pain twisted his face into a grimace.

The pain left him in a mess, and hearing the voices around him, he felt mocked.

He lifted his twisted face and shouted, "What the hell are you laughing at? Shut up!"

Liu Chuandao was undoubtedly a tough guy, standing over 1.8 meters tall, strong and sturdy, with a big pancake-like face that looked truly fierce at the moment.

After his intimidation, the heckling abruptly stopped, and the crowd exchanged wide-eyed stares, all focusing on him.

Liu Chuandao pressed his hands against the ground, struggling to get up, but the intense split left his legs numb, and he couldn’t stand.

Xue Yuantong, who was getting food, saw this, and even though she knew it was wrong to laugh at others, Liu Chuandao’s actions were too funny, and she couldn’t help but slightly curl her mouth.

Actually, she wasn’t the only one holding back laughter, but Liu Chuandao happened to notice this scene. Just as he was about to assert his authority with some intimidating words,

then, the next second, he met Jiang Ning’s indifferent gaze.

Liu Chuandao felt a chill in his heart, his expression froze instantly as he recalled the time when he had a fight with Pang Jiao, and Jiang Ning lifted him with one hand.

Liu Chuandao forcefully swallowed back his harsh words and squeezed out a smile:

"Hahaha, it is quite funny."

"Hahaha!" Others joined in the laughter as well, and the area turned into a sea of joy.

Lapdog—Zhao Xiaofeng, looked down at the embarrassed Liu Chuandao from above, then glanced at his shoes.

Indeed, they were a pair of colorful AJ sports sneakers.

A pair costing over 2,000, something Zhao Xiaofeng, with his poor family background, could never afford.

It was Brother Tian, Qi Tianheng, who took him to a Nike store.

They picked out lots of clothes and shoes, and when Zhao Xiaofeng looked in the mirror, he almost didn’t recognize the handsome guy inside.

If Liu Chuandao had been wearing AJ sneakers, he definitely wouldn’t have slipped!

Zhao Xiaofeng felt superior, but, because of his harsh upbringing, he always understood his place.

Zhao Xiaofeng reflected on the seating plan for the small dining table, with Yang Sheng in the seating group for Class 1. He was supposed to help out Brother Tian!

...

The dejected Guo Kunnan was motivated by Dan Kaiquan, and the Daoist Heart Roulette began to spin once more.

He arrived early, securing his steamed buns ahead of time, and during the soup serving, he helped Xin Youling, feeling immensely proud of his contribution.

Ma Shicheng and the others made space for Guo Kunnan, sandwiching Xin Youling to his right and Lu Yaya across from him, truly a king’s seat.

Today, he was the master of the dining table.

Amidst the bustling cafeteria.

Guo Kunnan glanced over the dishes and broke the ice: "The food’s pretty good today, our money wasn’t wasted!"

Wang Longlong responded: "Indeed, several dishes, plus steamed corn and sweet potatoes."

Xin Youling expressed slight surprise: "It’s my first time joining the small dining table, didn’t expect it to be this good."

Guo Kunnan continued eloquently: "The school is indeed considerate, you definitely wouldn’t get such a meal outside, and lunch is even more lavish."

During such idle talk, Guo Kunnan noticed Lu Yaya opposite him hadn’t spoken a word.

Did Guo Kunnan have the heart to let her feel lonely and cold?

Guo Kunnan racked his brain and made up a joke: "Last time, I had a fight with a fortune teller!"

The moment he said this, Lu Yaya lifted her head slightly.

Guo Kunnan continued: "Can’t blame me, when I sat at his stall, he actually asked me, ’What do you count as?’"

After speaking, he looked around with anticipation, hoping everyone understood the humor.

However, in his expectant gaze, there was only the awkward yet polite expression from Lu Yaya.

The atmosphere at the dining table grew cold.

On the brink of awkwardness, Wang Longlong timely broke the silence, "Hahaha," laughed aloud, elbowing Dan Kaiquan.

Dan Kaiquan got the hint and quickly followed with a dramatic "Hahaha."

Soon Ma Shicheng and Hu Jun also laughed, "So funny, hahaha!"

"Brother Nan is a talent!" Dan Kaiquan gave a thumbs-up, still laughing exaggeratedly with a "Hahaha."

Lu Qiqi was infected by the feigned laughter and couldn’t help but chuckle out loud.

Xin Youling and Lu Yaya couldn’t hold back and genuinely laughed.

...

Table 29.

Xue Yuantong picked up a soft thin flatbread, used chopsticks to add some spicy potato slices, then added fried sausage, spread on kelp beef chili sauce, and finally rolled it up.

She took a delicious bite, the soft and pliable texture of the flatbread combined with the crispy potato slices, beef sauce, and fried sausage, making her face light up with joy.

Took a sip of coconut milk, this breakfast was more enjoyable than at home!

What a pity, pity, Chuchu couldn’t enjoy it!

No worries, she’ll enjoy it for her!

Tang Fu saw ’Little Bud’ eating so cheerfully and placed her just-bought iced cola on the table.

Chen Siyu and her sister Chen Siqing widened their eyes: "Oh my! You’re drinking iced cola this early in the morning? Are you crazy!"

Tang Fu looked at the identical twins, slowly curling her lips: "Morning iced cola is the real thrill."

"And besides, what do you think I am? I’m an athletics student!"

Tang Fu’s athletic achievements rocked the entire Fourth Middle School.

Chen Siyu and her sister were still in shock.

Immersed in the astonished looks of the twins, Tang Fu popped the pull tab on the can, and the bubbles of the iced cola fizzed with a "sss" sound.

Watching the others at the table, sipping either millet porridge, coconut milk, or hot and sour soup.

Tang Fu tore off the straw’s outer packaging, elegantly inserted it into the can, and then lifted the can to take a graceful sip.

Chen Siyu leaned closer and asked: "How does it feel?"

Tang Fu savored for a moment and delightedly said: "Exhilarating!"

Just this word couldn’t capture her joy, so Tang Fu elaborated: "Not only does it make you feel intensely invigorated, but the explosive bubbles of the iced cola even cause a tingling sensation on the tongue! Painful, yet joyful!"

"Do you get what I mean?"

The twins were bewildered, "So awesome!"

Tang Fu smiled proudly.

Bai Yuxia couldn’t bear their naive expressions, she stared at the cola can and said bluntly: "Isn’t it because the straw was inserted the wrong way around?"

Tang Fu lowered her head and saw the sharp end of the straw pointed directly at her mouth, she realized:

"No wonder it caused a tingling sensation on the tongue..."