Wang Xiaoliang looked up and saw He Runya's smiling face. His heart tightened at first, then relaxed.
She had broken up with Xiao Weijin. The secret he knew was out of date.
With that thought, Wang Xiaoliang relaxed completely, and a natural smile appeared on his face.
"Hourly worker. I go wherever they're short-handed," he replied half-jokingly, sliding a case of Coke into the back of the shelf.
He Runya nodded, seemingly finding little else to talk about.
She seemed to be in a good mood today. She walked around Wang Xiaoliang to the neighboring shelves, her gaze sweeping over the dazzling assortment of snacks.
Finally, her eyes settled on the Grandpa Liu Dried Tofu section.
She picked up several packs in different flavors and put them in her basket, then turned to Wang Xiaoliang, who was still restocking. "This dried tofu is really good. I've bought it several times."
"Yeah, I think it's good too." Wang Xiaoliang straightened up and pounded his lower back.
He went back to work, neatly arranging the remaining drinks. He Runya didn't disturb him again, slowly browsing the store and picking things out.
About ten or fifteen minutes later, she finished choosing her things and walked over to Wang Xiaoliang, lifting her basket toward him.
"I'm going to check out."
"Okay," Wang Xiaoliang answered.
He Runya turned and headed for the checkout.
The after-dinner rush was starting, and students streamed in in twos and threes. A long line soon formed at the register.
Li Fengying was spinning like a top on her own, scanning items, taking payments, and bagging purchases at lightning speed, but the line kept growing.
"Boss!" Li Fengying called at the top of her voice. "I can't keep up! Come open the other register!"
Her meaning was clear: run both registers