After they devoured the meal, all that remained on the table was a mess.
Chen Qianqian slumped in her chair without a shred of decorum, rubbing her round belly and letting out a satisfied sigh.
"I can't eat another bite! I feel like I won't need to eat for the next three days!"
Beside her, Zhang Ruoxi was far more reserved, but the contented flush on her cheeks and her slightly narrowed eyes betrayed how she felt.
Chen Lin found the two girls' hopelessly indulgent behavior rather amusing.
This meal had completely redefined their idea of "delicious."
"I'm done! Now that I'm full, all I want to do is sleep! I can't move a muscle! I'm taking Xixi home to rest! Remember to take us shopping tomorrow!"
As she spoke, Chen Qianqian pulled Zhang Ruoxi along toward her house.
The next day dawned bright and clear.
Chen Lin suggested taking them to Yicheng's busiest shopping district to buy some changes of clothes and everyday essentials.
"Oh yeah! Shopping, here I come!"
Chen Qianqian practically jumped three feet into the air, as excited as an elementary school kid heading out on a spring field trip.
Zhang Ruoxi had wanted to decline, but between Chen Qianqian's relentless tugging and Chen Lin's gentle persuasion, she could only follow with a blush.
The Qin Plus cruised smoothly along the road into the city.
The moment Chen Qianqian got into the car, she turned into a DJ, connecting to Bluetooth and instantly filling the car with rousing anime battle songs and sugary idol pop. Every so often, she waved her arms and danced along to the music, trying to get Zhang Ruoxi to join her.
Zhang Ruoxi simply smiled and shook her head, quietly watching the fields and villages race past outside. In the sunlight,