Steamed Buns, Spicy Strips, Tang Song, Sleeping Together

Glimmer Café.

After making the last batch of Matcha Chocolate Box Cake, Qian Lele carefully arranged them and placed them in their corresponding positions in the display window.

Then he put the baking tools back in their place, cleaned the floor and countertop, and then went into the staff changing room to change into his own clothes.

"Sister Zhao, I'll be going home now." Qian Lele said goodbye politely, carrying her backpack.

Baker Zhao Hongxia pulled out the baked croissants, turned around and smiled, "You've worked hard, Lele. I've made you work overtime again today."

"It's okay, I'm on summer vacation now, so I'll have plenty of time later. If there's anything you need me to do, Sister Zhao, just let me know."

"Okay, bye-bye."

Bye-bye, see you tomorrow.

After saying goodbye to her colleagues, Qian Lele walked out of the coffee shop and headed towards the Teacher's Apartment along the sidewalk.

Although the weather is still hot, it's not as sunny anymore.

This summer is no longer as unbearable as it used to be.

At least they don't have to hand out flyers in the scorching sun or stand at the door promoting products.

As a boutique business coffee shop, Glimmer Coffee offers a very pleasant working environment.

Cool, comfortable, clean, and tidy, and I'm doing baking, which I'm interested in, it's truly a pleasure.

"Ring ring—" The Mobile Phone rang.

Qian Lele took out her Mobile Phone from her pocket, checked the caller ID, and quickly answered the call, "Hello, Yaoyao."

A familiar voice came through the receiver. "Hello, Lele, you should be off work by now, right?"

"Yeah, just got off work."

The two chatted briefly about their recent situations.

Yaoyao smiled and said, "Okay, I'll make it short. My birthday is on the 30th of this month, and I'm planning to have a birthday party tonight. You're a full-time baker now, so it won't interfere with your work tonight, right? You definitely have to come!"

Hearing her words, Qian Lele nervously twisted the hem of her clothes with her left hand and said, "Maybe I shouldn't go. I'll prepare a gift for you in advance."

"Hey, hey, hey, that's not fair! I celebrated your birthday with you. Lele, we're best friends, you can't skip it!"

Qian Lele pursed her lips and said softly, "Okay, I'll be there."

"Okay, it's a deal! I'm getting ready to go on vacation now, I'll come see you when I get back! Bye~"

"Okay, bye-bye."

After hanging up the phone, Qian Lele's mood suddenly sank, and she felt somewhat uneasy.

When I first entered university, I unexpectedly encountered a club recruitment event.

The slogan of the "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club" is that it can provide social practice work for its members.

You can earn academic credits while also earning part-time fees.

She was overjoyed and took the initiative to apply to join the club.

The club wasn't lying; the "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Club" collaborates with the school's entrepreneurship incubation base, and is responsible for operating the café, bookstore, and printing shop within the base.

After numerous efforts in communication and application, Qian Lele successfully landed a part-time job at the coffee shop thanks to her outstanding appearance.

Although the salary is low, you can enjoy free coffee and snacks, which saves on living expenses.

It was there that she learned basic roasting techniques and coffee making.

Ding Yao was a fellow employee who worked part-time with her, but Ding Yao was from an art college and came from a very wealthy family.

My father is a plastic surgeon, and my mother owns a large restaurant.

I came here for part-time work purely to make friends, gain experience, and relax.

Ding Yao is a passionate and outgoing person who can get along with anyone.

After spending a short time together, Qian Lele and the other person became good friends.

That period was also the most leisurely and relaxed time of her university life, during which she also got to know some fellow alumni.

However, the good times didn't last long. There were many people in the club, and everyone took turns doing part-time work.

Qian Lele's job did not last long.

Then began a busy life of studying and working.

Last year on her birthday, Ding Yao brought a cake and gifts to Dorm 213 late at night.

She also invited several other classmates to celebrate her birthday and sing her a birthday song together.

That was a very precious memory for her.

This year, they specifically called to invite me, and it would be inappropriate for me not to go.

Qian Lele really wanted to participate, wanting to celebrate her birthday in a generous and Lele.

She had met some of Ding Yao's friends, and they were mostly wealthy people.

For example, I once went to a karaoke bar to sing.

They carried designer bags, wore fashionable clothes, held the latest flagship phones, and chatted about where to travel this weekend and which Internet Celebrity restaurants to visit.

At that time, Qian Lele was sitting in the corner, wearing faded jeans, without makeup, and carrying a bag worth more than twenty yuan.

Embarrassment, inferiority, discomfort, and awkwardness; I felt very different from everyone else.

From then on.

Ding Yao invited her again, but she declined each time, citing part-time work as the reason.

On the way back, the shops on both sides of the commercial street were dazzling, and the colorful signs shone brightly.

Qian Lele unconsciously stopped in front of a high-end clothing store.

Through the bright shop window, I saw the bling-bling clothes inside and the high-end bags displayed next to them.

He clenched his hands, bowed his head, Mo Mo did some calculations.

I thought about my family's situation and the new computer I'd get after summer vacation.

The soft sunlight spilled onto the Pedestrian Street, casting a warm golden glow on the ground.

It also gave her a halo, casting a long shadow.

Less than half a minute.

The shadows began to move again.

Qian Lele, who had blended into the crowd, lowered her head and opened a shopping app.

I rummaged through my shopping cart for a while, hesitating over which option to choose.

On this ordinary evening.

20-year-old Qian Lele encountered the first major challenge of her summer vacation.

Ten minutes later.

Qian Lele stood in front of a small supermarket.

This Prosperity Supermarket is right next to the Teacher's Apartment.

The prices there are not high, and they often have a lot of less-than-fresh fruit being cleared out.

The cake base and the nearly expired croissants she brought from the coffee shop were enough for dinner.

However, it's still good to eat some fruit to supplement vitamins.

Of course, it would be best to also buy a pack of her favorite spicy snacks.

She has loved eating spicy snacks and spicy strips since she was a child.

Back in high school, because the food in the cafeteria was expensive and not tasty, she would often just have steamed buns, egg drop soup, and spicy strips to make do with a meal.

I didn't give up this hobby even when I went to college; sometimes when I crave it, I'll buy a pack.

It's one of the few hobbies she spends money on.

"Tap tap tap—"

Wearing sneakers, Tang Song rushed into Prosperity Supermarket with quick steps.

I casually pushed a shopping cart and tossed the shopping bag containing my clothes into it.

His sharp eyes swept across the supermarket shelves.

A bunch of invalid messages popped up instantly.

"Special Vision" does not provide any hints about "items".

Tang Song instantly understood why it was called the "Mysterious Shop"—it must be something you had to search for yourself, bit by bit.

With time running out and to prevent his goods from being snatched away by others, Tang Song pushed his shopping cart and began weaving between the shelves.

As I passed a clothing promotion area, a faint green light came into view.

Tang Song immediately stopped in his tracks and looked at a pair of sneakers.

Priced at 29.9 yuan, size 44, black and white color scheme. The style is a counterfeit Nike, but the quality looks very rough.

Pick up the sneakers.

A pop-up message appeared instantly in front of me.

[Boots of Swiftness]: When players are within the dungeon area, they will receive a movement speed bonus, helping them to run around the map and move faster. Agility +2.

Nice one!

It's mine right away!

He also has the crucial "Self-Discipline Halo," and daily exercise and fitness are indispensable, so these shoes can also come in handy.

Judging by the quality, it'll probably only last for half a month at most.

"Boom!" He pushed the shopping cart around with great speed.

The supermarket isn't very big, but it has a wide variety of goods.

Fresh produce, daily necessities, cooked food, snacks, clothing...

As Tang Song passed through a cooked food section, a white light flashed before his eyes again.

Seeing that there were still many customers around, Tang Song quickly put down his shopping cart and squeezed through.

His gaze went straight to the main food section.

A bag of white steamed buns was glistening and looked incredibly tempting.

Tang Song grabbed the plastic bag.

[Recovery Blood Pack]: When players are within the dungeon area, consuming this steamed bun will quickly restore stamina and endurance, helping you return to your study state more quickly.

Nice!

The eyes behind the Tang Song glasses instantly brightened.

His biggest problem right now is that he can't get into Super God learning state for long periods of time; he doesn't have enough stamina or energy.

In a game, this would be health bars and mana.

And this steamed bun is like a small medicine bottle for restoring health.

There are 5 in total, but we don't know how effective they are yet; we need to verify them.

Having obtained the two items, Tang Song gradually relaxed.

The actor, posing as a "Study God," continues his search.

There's a subtle feeling of playing a game.

Just like the movie "Ready Player One," it's an immersive experience that also includes real-world interaction.

Very interesting.

Moreover, the mask he was wearing made him even more engrossed in the role.

"Hey! They have bananas on clearance today!" Qian Lele exclaimed, her eyes sparkling as she carried her shopping spree.

I picked it up and examined it carefully.

Although the surface is black and there are cracks, it is still hard to the touch and it certainly doesn't affect its edibility.

And 6 sticks only cost two yuan, grab them now!

Then, she picked and chose for a while before finally picking up a bag of Apple.

It costs 2.6 yuan and weighs more than 4 jin (2 catties). Even if it's a bit wilted, it's still acceptable. I can just peel it before eating!

Moreover, now that I live in Teacher Jiang's apartment, with the refrigerator as a magic weapon, fruit can be kept for a longer time.

They left the clearing area satisfied.

Qian Lele began to stroll around Prosperity Supermarket, her goal very clear.

Only look at the yellow tags, because that means discounts or clearance sales.

"Slippers for 9.9 yuan a pair!"

My slippers had a slight tear, and after taking a shower, I stepped on them and there were water stains everywhere.

We're at Teacher Jiang's house now, so we still need to be careful.

I picked up a pair of pink shoes, looked them over, and after confirming they were okay, I bought them!

Then, her gaze fell on the sneakers next to her.

Both men's and women's styles are priced at 29.9 yuan, which is very tempting, and they feel quite solid to the touch.

But in the end, she let it go.

I just bought a pair of shoes on Pinduoduo last month, but I don't really need them for now.

Money should be spent wisely.

For example... spicy strips!

Qian Lele licked her lips and headed straight for the snack section.

A keen eye swept across the shelves, focusing on a spot on the very bottom row.

The yellow label says 2.3, and there's only one pack left.

It's a type of old-fashioned spicy snack that she really likes to eat; the original price was 3 yuan.

Qian Lele immediately broke into a big smile and quickly walked over with her shopping basket.

The body was about to bend down.

Then he bumped into another person lightly.

Qian Lele quickly stopped what she was doing and moved back a little. "I'm sorry, I didn't notice you just now."

Then, she watched helplessly as the discounted spicy strips she had been longing for were taken away by that person.

This is the last pack!

Then, her gaze fell on the boy who was slowly getting up.

He was very tall, a head taller than her, and wore an ordinary T-shirt and jeans.

The boy turned around and said in a calm and steady voice, "I wasn't paying attention, I'm sorry."

Soon, their eyes met.

Qian Lele was stunned for a moment. She felt that the other person looked very familiar and the voice was also very familiar, but she couldn't react for a moment.

He was slightly older than me, in his early twenties, clean-cut and neat, and wore square-framed glasses.

He is tall and well-proportioned, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist.

Despite his ordinary attire, he exudes a confident, composed, focused, and persistent aura.

Like... a top student in school who is passionate about learning.

"Lele?"

I heard the name come out of the boy's mouth.

Qian Lele's face gradually showed a look of realization, and she quickly said, "Brother Song! It's you! I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you just now."

Although she and Tang Song had communicated many times on WeChat, they had only met once in real life.

It was during the signing of the part-time contract that I helped hand over the document bag and glanced at it quickly.

In my memory, Tang Song were quite handsome in their suits.

As for what he looked like, I don't really remember. I was so nervous that I was shaking all over and just wanted to get the part-time job as soon as possible.

The ability to identify him as being from the Tang Song is largely due to his voice.

The two had spoken on the phone a few days ago, Tang Song helped her recover the deleted data, saving her "baker's career".

Qian Lele bowed slightly and said sincerely, "I've been wanting to thank you in person, but I was afraid of bothering you too much. Thank you so much for your help last time, Brother Song."

Tang Song smiled gently and said, "You're welcome. After all, I'm just a part-time technician at the company, so it's only right."

The two exchanged a few brief pleasantries.

Qian Lele suddenly realized, "Brother Song, I heard from Teacher Jiang that you're going to stay here for half a month. Have you already moved in?"

"Yes, it was moved here at noon today."

Qian Lele blushed slightly and looked away, saying, "Then please take care of me in the future. If I do anything wrong, please feel free to point it out, Brother Song."

She had never lived in a house with a boy before, so she couldn't help feeling a little nervous and shy.

However, she had a very good impression of Tang Song, and he had helped her a lot.

"Lele, you're too kind. You don't need to keep using honorifics. We're not that far apart in age, just call me by my name."

"Okay, Brother Song." Qian Lele nodded quickly.

An unexpected encounter, plus the fact that they would be living under the same roof for the next two weeks.

Feeling embarrassed to leave, Qian Lele grabbed a bag of spicy chips she often ate for 2.5 yuan and started shopping with Tang Song.

[Mana Recovery Spicy Stick]: When players are within the dungeon area, consuming these spicy strips will quickly restore their mana, helping them return to a learning state more quickly.

Wow! Steamed buns with spicy strips! This system really knows how to play games!

Tang Song looked at the three prop items in the shopping cart and couldn't help but make a comment.

But I was still very happy.

With these two things, I can immerse myself in the ocean of knowledge as much as possible.

As a Study God who loves learning, nothing could make him happier than this.

Just then, a notification sound rang out, "Ding! The Mysterious Shop has disappeared!"

Tang Song turned to the side and said, "Lele, I've finished buying everything here, what about you?"

"Oh, I've bought mine too! Let's go out then." Qian Lele said, glancing at Tang Song's shopping cart.

The empty shopping cart contained only three items.

Steamed buns, spicy strips, and sneakers.

Moreover, those sneakers were the same model I had seen before.

Qian Lele's gaze toward Tang Song changed once again.

She had heard from her colleagues at the headquarters of Glimmer Coffee that Tang Song had a formal job.

With excellent skills and the part-time fees here, you should be able to earn a good amount of money.

I never expected him to be so frugal in his daily life.

It might be a long-standing habit, or like myself, my family might be facing some financial difficulties.

After paying, I walked out of the supermarket.

Qian Lele took off her backpack, unzipped it, and first put away the things she had bought.

Then, he politely and warmly said, "Brother Song, please put your things in my bag; it's too much trouble for me to carry them."

Her bag contained only some food she had brought from the coffee shop, and there was still plenty of room.

"Thank you." Tang Song nodded, put the steamed bun and spicy strips inside, "It's quite heavy, I'll carry it."

After saying that, Tang Song picked up his backpack, smiled at Qian Lele, and walked towards the Teacher's Apartment.

Looking at his firm and upright back, Qian Lele's face lit up with a bright smile, her high ponytail swaying from side to side.

She is someone who doesn't like to trouble others and is also afraid of being looked down upon.

This Brother Song is a really nice person, and very easy to get along with. We also have similar views on spending.

This put her mind at ease.

"Click—" Qian Lele unlocked the door with the key and gently pulled open the door. "Brother Song, you come in first."

The door slowly closed.

The quiet living room was empty except for the two of them.

Qian Lele's face looked somewhat unnatural.

After taking the things out of her schoolbag, Qian Lele said hello and quickly went to the balcony.

Put away your underwear, socks, and clothes.

Back in my Second Bedroom, surrounded by the warm and familiar surroundings, I gradually calmed down.

Although it wasn't anything serious, she still felt a little uncomfortable.

Perhaps it's because they're not familiar with each other; this is only their second meeting, and it feels a bit like meeting someone they met online.

It should be fine in a couple of days.

"Sizzle—" I opened the large spicy snack and ate one piece in small bites.

Qian Lele finally finished preparing herself mentally.

I quickly washed up.

She took all the cakes and fruits out of her schoolbag and hurried to the kitchen.

Two croissants and a bag of cake bases were enough to make two plates, which I heated in the microwave.

Peel the Apple, remove any bad parts, and cut it into small pieces.

Then he took out two more bananas.

Soon, two dinners and a fruit platter were ready!

After placing the food on the dining table, Qian Lele sat in her chair and waited for a while.

After seeing that Tang Song still hadn't appeared.

Only then did I muster the courage to stand in front of the master bedroom door.

"Knock knock knock—" A gentle knock was made, and the door, which was not closed tightly, revealed a crack.

"Brother Song."

"I'm here, what's up, Lele?" Tang Song spoke quickly, his voice steady yet urgent and decisive.

Qian Lele quickly replied, "Brother Song, I brought some cake base and croissants from the coffee shop. Would you like to have some?"

"No, thank you. I'm not hungry right now."

"Oh, okay, okay." Qian Lele pursed her lips and glanced inside through the crack in the door.

His mouth was slightly open, and his pupils trembled slightly.

Stacks of books and documents were placed on the desk.

In one corner of the desk, there was a half-open plastic bag, with half a steamed bun missing and a spicy snack torn open.

Tang Song sat upright in his chair, reading the book quickly and attentively.

Qian Lele took a deep breath, lowered her gaze, and was deeply moved.

Return to the dining table and enjoy your own sumptuous dinner.

Qian Lele picked up the plate and went to the Tang Song gate again, saying softly, "Brother Song, may I come in for a moment?"

"Please come in."

"Squeak—" Qian Lele gently pushed open the door with her elbow and quietly placed the plate in the corner of the desk.

"I made this myself at the coffee shop, Brother Song, you should try it. It tastes even better with fruit."

"Thank you, Lele." Tang Song stopped what he was doing, Wei Xiao and nodded.

"Then I won't bother you any longer. I'm going out later and will be back before 10 p. m. If you need to reach me, just give me a call."

"Okay, bye-bye."

Qian Lele waved and walked outside.

Before closing the door, I looked back one last time.

Tang Song was completely immersed in the ocean of knowledge, and he was reading English books.

His profile is focused and determined, radiating a brilliant aura of thirst for knowledge.

Learning is a never-ending journey for the soul.

He's definitely the kind of person who spends all his free time studying.

She was a top student in university who devoted herself entirely to studying in the library.

Qian Lele both admired and envied him.

She wanted to do the same, but the heavy pressure of life forced her to keep busy.

Back in her room, she took her handbag from under the bed.

Qian Lele quickly packed her things and headed to the Pedestrian Street outside the school to set up a stall to sell bracelets.

The coffee shop is on the early shift, so the evenings are a good time to earn some extra money.

If I'm lucky, I can buy myself a more expensive outfit so that I won't feel too embarrassed when I attend Ding Yao's birthday party.

Yanjing Huating, Building 6.

"Cheers!"

"Ding~~"

As the cool, slightly bitter beer went down her throat, Zhao Yachian quickly grabbed a plate of Bursting Juice Sweet Potato Noodles and took a big bite.

The secret sauce, chili, cumin, and the natural aroma of the ingredients blend together.

Zhao Yachian's eyes instantly crinkled into a smile, and she happily shook her leg.

Although she's successful now, she still really enjoys this kind of thing.

My first date with Tang Song was also about eating fried skewers; they are all precious and wonderful memories.

He Liting and Lin Mu Xue also happily started eating.

It's the weekend, He Liting is unusually free from live streaming, plus all three of them have happy events to celebrate.

They hit it off immediately, gathered together, ate, drank, chatted, and laughed.

Zhao Yachian has completed her investigation of Yisha Beauty Industry and has preliminarily confirmed her investment intention.

He Liting's social media account "He Yiyi" has surpassed 200,000 followers, and her live-streaming sales are soaring.

As for Lin Mu Xue, she is about to receive her new car, Porsche 911.

Of course, she didn't dare tell the two of them that the car was a gift from Tang Song.

You can just keep this to yourself and enjoy it.

"Qianqian, Xiao Xue!" He Liting put down the wine bottle and said with a smile, "I plan to broadcast outdoors for two days next week and hold a fun event. I will randomly invite girls on the street to answer questions. If they answer correctly, they will receive clothing sold in the store, as well as a special grand prize."

We will also collaborate with some local internet Internet Celebrity for promotional activities.

I'll post the address in the group later. If any of your friends want to participate, they can come too.

"Wow, that's impressive, He Yiyi." Lin Mu Xue patted her shoulder with a smile. "Such a grand gesture, no wonder you're aiming to create a major IP!"

"Hehe, it's all thanks to Mr. Tang's favor."

The three of them laughed and joked around for a while.

They continued drinking, chatting, and eating skewers.

As night deepened, the three girls were all slightly tipsy.

I saw He Liting go to the toilet.

Lin Mu Xue leaned back on the sofa and asked lazily, "Qianqian, did Tang Song say when he'll be finished?"

"Brother Song said it would take about half a month."

"It's been so long..." Because she had been drinking, Lin Mu Xue's words were less pretentious and affected.

Tang Song suddenly has to go into seclusion for half a month, and I really miss him because I can't see him.

Zhao Yachian was silent for a moment, then suddenly stepped forward and put her arm around her shoulder, saying earnestly, "Xiao Xue, are you reluctant to part with her?"

Lin Mu Xue's expression froze for a moment, then she laughed and joked, "Tang Song is also my boss. It's perfect that I can slack off while he's not around, haha."

After saying that, she smiled and nudged the beautician's shoulder.

Zhao Yachian blinked, leaned close to her ear and sniffed, then said with a smile, "The perfume and the scented shower gel on you are very unique. I smelled it on Brother Song the other day too."

"Um... I probably bumped into it by accident."

"His hands smell like you; I have a really good sense of smell."

Lin Mu Xue's body trembled, her eyes filled with panic, unsure of what to say.

Zhao Yachian smiled and kissed her cheek, saying naturally, "Xiao Xue, why don't you stay here and sleep with me tonight?"

"Mmm." Lin Mu Xue nodded obediently, her face slightly pale, and she had a completely new understanding of this beautician friend.