The waiter was stunned: "So you know our boss?"
Shi Yang didn’t want to take advantage and denied it: "No, I just heard about him."
The waiter offered proactively: "Then I’ll give you a discount as well, since you have a discount card."
Shi Yang refused: "No need, the card is with my sister, I didn’t bring it."
The waiter was particularly enthusiastic: "No worries, all the card numbers are recorded. I can just find and fill it in."
Shi Yang thanked him: "That’s really too much trouble for you."
The waiter waved it off: "No problem, just come by more often in the future."
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As the exam was about to end, Shi Yang ordered another matcha milkshake. After saying goodbye to the waiter, he hurried off to the school gate to wait for Zhao Meimei to come out.
Soon after Shi Yang left, a young woman walked into the teahouse.
The waiter was busy registering something on the computer. Upon hearing the noise, he looked up, saw who it was, and immediately greeted her with a smile: "Miss Zhang, you’re here!"
The young woman was wearing a pleated organza dress and smiled gently: "No need to be so formal, just call me Jiahui. What are you busy with?"
The waiter laughed and explained: "Oh, remember? Not long ago, there was a very handsome gentleman who parked outside our shop, and you asked me to clip a discount card onto his wiper."
"Oh!" Zhang Jiahui recalled: "I remember, what’s up?"
The waiter said: "That gentleman just came by. It seems his sister was taking the college entrance exam today, so he came to shop here."
Zhang Jiahui said: "Really? Such a pity I missed him. You always mentioned he’s incredibly handsome, and I’m quite curious."
The waiter grinned: "He might come by again tomorrow."
Zhang Jiahui smiled, not making much of it.
When Zhao Meimei finished her exam and came out, without waiting for Shi Yang to ask, she hurriedly reported: "I could answer all the questions. I feel great!"
Shi Yang’s lips curved into a carefree smile as he ruffled Zhao Meimei’s hair: "That’s good."
On the day the college entrance exam ended, Shi Yang booked a spot at a seafood buffet and invited both families’ parents to celebrate together.
The four elders took turns asking Zhao Meimei how she felt after the exam, and Zhao Meimei shamelessly praised herself as the top scorer.
The elders laughed heartily and eagerly stuffed her with pocket money.
After the exam, Zhao Meimei stayed home, slept well for a day, and after recharging, went back to school to estimate her scores as the teacher required. The results were excellent.
Shi Yang was overjoyed. He handed over all his work in the provincial capital to Qu Chaozong and took Zhao Meimei out for a few days of fun.
Soon it was time to fill out college applications based on the estimated scores. Zhao Meimei’s first choice was the Provincial Normal University.
Xu Xu leaned over, saw Zhao Meimei’s application, licked his lips, and dryly said: "Meimei, I applied to Peking Union Medical College, so I won’t be able to be with you in the future."
Zhao Meimei comfortingly tapped Xu Xu on the shoulder: "No problem, you’ll have to come back for the winter and summer breaks, right? We’ll see each other then."
Xu Xu opened his mouth, clearly had a lot to say, but only managed: "Meimei, you’ll always be my best friend. That will never change."
Zhao Meimei nodded, moved: "Me too."
Xu Xu asked: "Can I hug you one last time?"
Zhao Meimei readily opened her arms: "Of course."
Xu Xu gave Zhao Meimei a tight hug, reluctantly let go, and said: "Meimei, you’ll definitely be happy."
Zhao Meimei beamed: "You will too."
Xu Xu smiled as well, placing a hand over his heart while looking at Zhao Meimei.
In Xu Xu’s heart, there would always be a place dedicated just for Zhao Meimei, a space unique to her.
Shi Yang waited until Zhao Meimei finished her college applications before reluctantly returning to the provincial capital to handle matters related to the summer product launch.
After Shi Yang left, Zhao Meimei moved back into the family compound. Lying on her single bed at night, Zhao Meimei found herself unable to sleep. She had gotten used to having Shi Yang sleeping beside her every night, and now being alone, she tossed and turned, completely unable to fall asleep.
Unable to sleep, Zhao Meimei put her phone on silent mode and sent Shi Yang a message.
"Bro, what are you doing?"
"I can’t sleep o(╯□╰)o!!"
Shi Yang wasn’t asleep either. He was in a hotel room with Zhao Wendada and Qu Chaozong, discussing the renovation of the store on Pedestrian Street.
Zhao Wendada was holding his design plans and explaining the specific design style to Shi Yang and Qu Chaozong. He shared experiences from the West District flagship store’s renovation on how to make it budget-friendly yet perfect.
In the middle of an animated discussion, Shi Yang’s phone, casually placed on the coffee table, wouldn’t stop buzzing.
Shi Yang picked it up and glanced at it. The messages were all from Zhao Meimei.
Qu Chaozong, who had previously been bored listening to Zhao Wendada, finally found some amusement and quickly asked: "Meimei?"
Shi Yang nodded: "Yeah, she says she can’t sleep."
Qu Chaozong immediately rolled his eyes: "Damn it! Shi Yang, you’re such a piece of work! My pure and cute sister’s been totally corrupted by you! We’re not even of age yet, and you’re still able to make a move! You old lecher."
Shi Yang retorted with a smile: "Get lost! What are you talking about?"
Shi Yang smiled as he replied to the messages.
Zhao Meimei replied quickly: "Miss you to death. Bro, when will you come back?"
At this moment, Zhao Meimei had fully embraced the role of a complaining wife, mastering the art of urging someone to come home.
Shi Yang hurried to reassure her: "I need to quickly finish my work now, so I can take you on a trip when your results come out."
Zhao Meimei: "Can’t you come back in the middle to see me? I already miss you."
Shi Yang chuckled: "Be good, once I’m done with work, I’ll definitely come back and spend some time with you."
With Shi Yang’s promise, Zhao Meimei happily turned off her phone and went to sleep.
The college entrance exam results came out quickly, and Zhao Meimei got into the Provincial Normal University as she hoped. She made a special call to Xu Xu, finding he did well too, so they both let out a sigh of relief.
Zhao Dazhuang and Liu Xiue were overjoyed and enthusiastically planned a celebration feast for her, inviting all family and friends from the family compound, and booked the first-floor hall of a big hotel in the city center.
Shi Yang and Qu Chaozong both made a special trip back from the provincial capital, and Zhang Xin came along with Qu Chaozong to celebrate with Zhao Meimei.
Zhang Xin gave Zhao Meimei a limited edition backpack that Zhao Meimei particularly loved. She tried it on for a long time, unwilling to take it off. Qu Chaozong bought Zhao Meimei the latest model laptop for her to use in college.