Zhang Heng's pocket money had not all gone toward batteries and floral water. Mainly, before the script began, he had bought a batch of books online, so he did not have much left to begin with. After walking into KFC with Bai Qing, Zhang Heng said, "Take a look and see what you want. I'm going to make a call."
"Mm." Bai Qing seemed a little reserved. It was her first time coming to KFC alone with a boy, and it all felt a little strange.
Zhang Heng stepped aside and called Qin Zhen first, asking for emergency help. Unfortunately, Qin Zhen was even worse at saving money than he was. He had spent the pocket money he had saved for two months on sneakers, and since it was the weekend, his new funds had not arrived yet.
After that, Zhang Heng contacted his grandfather. His grandfather did not ask any questions and simply transferred next week's two hundred yuan to him in advance. Only then did Zhang Heng breathe a sigh of relief.
When he returned to Bai Qing, he found that she had already ordered and paid.
"I got you a children's meal with a toy."
"Hm?"
"Just kidding. I ordered a meal for two, but I only need one burger and a drink. The rest is yours," Bai Qing said.
"Then I'll transfer the money to you."
"No need." Bai Qing shook her head. "You bought me milk tea before."
"How much could milk tea have cost? Besides, I asked to copy your homework. There's no way I'd let you treat me too." Zhang Heng looked up at the menu overhead, searching for the price of the meal for two.
"Really, no need." Bai Qing waved her hands repeatedly. "You helped me before too. Last semester, some