Sour Sons, Spicy Daughters

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, senior school sister."

Su Bai didn't stand on ceremony. He took out his phone, ready to scan the code.

"No, no, no." The Anime Club senior school sister immediately held out a hand to stop him. "I'll cover it. It's only one meal. If you transfer me money, I won't be able to sleep tonight."

"That won't do." Su Bai smiled and shook his head. "Helping us queue is a favor, and paying for the meal is paying for the meal. If you won't take it, I won't dare ask you for help next time."

The senior school sister froze for two seconds before finally pulling up her payment code, muttering, "Fine, fine, fine. You're the only one who knows how to talk."

"For the Sichuan food, get stir-fried pork, boiled beef, and another serving of mapo tofu." Su Bai turned to glance at Chen Yusheng. "Another serving of sizzling beef?"

"Mm." Chen Yusheng nodded, her voice soft. "Make it extra spicy."

"Got it." The senior school sister winked at her. "Don't worry, Shengsheng. I know the auntie serving the food. I'll have her pour an extra spoonful of chili oil on yours."

With that, she turned with her tray and headed straight for the long line stretching all the way to the stairs.

Su Bai led Chen Yusheng to a window seat. The second floor had recently been renovated, with all the tables and chairs replaced by light wood ones. The windows were spotless, and the noon sun slanted in, casting a warm golden glow across the tabletop.

Chen Yusheng placed her backpack on her lap, then turned to look toward the Sichuan food counter.

The senior school sister was greeting several acquaintances in the queue. After saying a few words, those people turned