Meng Han watched as Bai Xiao and the others left without noticing if they had paid.
In a hurry, she pulled Qiang Xinran aside and said, "They have all gone, nobody’s watching. Let’s just return all these things."
Spending 1000 yuan on a pile of stuff that was useless to them, that would be insane.
The salesclerk nearby heard this and immediately began to eye them suspiciously.
Qiang Xinran, embarrassed, snapped back, "Return what? We’ve already bought them. There’s no point in returning them. Pick up the stuff, and let’s head back."
The salesclerk immediately felt relieved. As long as they weren’t returning anything, it was fine.
With a smile, the clerk saw the two out the door.
Qiang Xinran and Meng Han stood at the entrance of the department store, each holding a big bag, feeling both angry and resentful.
The two usually had a slew of followers; they were not used to doing such physical labor themselves.
But now, today, they hadn’t planned on following anyone else while shopping.
This was a disaster.
Qiang Xinran suddenly spotted a group of male students from the Medical College, including two of her suitors, and her eyes lit up.
Finally, salvation! Otherwise, the two of them carrying these items back would be exhausting.
Zhang Jie nudged Meng Zhi, "Isn’t that your goddess? Looks like she could use some help. Why don’t you go over and show some courtesy?"
Meng Zhi looked up and indeed saw his dream girl, Qiang Xinran, who could definitely pass as the beauty queen of Medical University. His eyes immediately sparkled; he glanced suspiciously at Zhang Jie, "Why are you being so kind today, reminding me about this? Usually, you’re competing fiercely with me. Seems she’s your goddess too."
Zhang Jie’s lips curved in a smirk that Meng Zhi couldn’t quite read, "What goddess? I’m over goddesses. I like ordinary people now." His eyes scanned the crowd until he spotted Ma Yao’s figure, and his gaze brightened instantly.
Especially seeing Ma Yao and Bai Xiao each carrying a bag, and Lin Xiang and He Juan also each had one. Indeed, a single bag was too hefty; no sooner had they exited than they had split it between two.
Without further ado, he blurted out, "I’m off to see my goddess, fend for yourself!" and hurried after Ma Yao and her group.
Meng Zhi was indignant and wanted to see who this goddess was.
He chased after Zhang Jie, "I want to see your goddess too."
The remaining boys, puzzled, naturally followed their lead, and just like that, a swarm of them vanished without a trace.
Qiang Xinran and Meng Han were dumbfounded.
What was going on?
Usually, these guys swarmed around them like flies to meat, never wanting to leave their side. Now, upon seeing them, they actually turned and ran, treating them like the plague.
Qiang Xinran and Meng Han were absolutely fuming.
With such heavy items in hand and watching Zhang Jie and others heading towards where Bai Xiao and the four had gone, Qiang Xinran and Meng Han felt a pain in their chests.
Fortunately, some classmates who lived in the dorm next to theirs happened to be passing by. They often snacked on Qiang Xinran and Meng Han’s treats, so it was only natural they felt embarrassed not to offer their help now.
With their assistance, they finally managed to help Qiang Xinran and Meng Han back to their dormitory.
Qiang Xinran felt as if her liver were about to burst from the anger.
Meng Han harbored a belly full of complaints, blaming Qiang Xinran for insisting on keeping up appearances.
What’s the value of face anyway?
Now they had bought a pile of unnecessary items, and she was left with only 300 yuan, her living expenses for six months.
The next six months were going to be tough.