She is in the fog

Soon, the midterm exam came, some people were happy while others were worried.

Amidst the students’ mixed emotions, the two-day midterm exam came to a successful conclusion.

Immediately afterwards, the school held the autumn sports meeting.

The day before the autumn sports meeting officially started, the school canceled the evening self-study so that everyone could have a good rest and prepare for the sports meeting. The students in the class were very happy, especially the day students, who discussed where to go to play.

Mingmei ran a few laps in the playground as usual. After running, seeing that there was still early, she discussed with Wenwan and He Xi about where to go for fun.

He Xi suggested, "It just so happens that we haven't eaten yet, so I'll treat you, what do you want to eat?"

Mingmei wiped the sweat from the tip of her nose with a tissue, and then said, "But grandma prepared a lunch box for me, it would be a waste if I don't eat it."

Wen Wan said, "It's okay, Mei. We can have boxed lunches every day, but this is the first time He Xi is treating us, so we have to treat her well."

Mingmei thought about it and it seemed to be true.

Seeing that Mingmei didn't object, Wenwan pinched her chin and thought for a while, muttering, "What to eat for dinner is really a big problem." Then she simply threw the question to Mingmei: "Amei, what do you want to eat? I'll listen to you. I'm not picky about food."

Mingmei also imitated Wenwan and pinched her chin to think, and muttered, "What to eat for dinner is indeed a big problem." Then she looked up at He Xi and said, "Since you are the host, let the host decide what we eat."

He Xi likes eating crabs the most, so she naturally wants to share her favorite with Ming Mei, so she suggested: "How about we go eat crabs? I know there is a store on West Street that is very famous for its steamed crabs, and the price is affordable."

Wen Wan immediately expressed her approval, and Ming Mei also nodded.

The three of them walked to East Street, chatting with each other, and then came to the door of the store that He Xi mentioned.

"Hello!" The hotel receptionist said with a smile, "How many people are there?"

"Four." He Xi stretched out her fingers and made the number "4", then turned to Mingmei and Wenwan and said, "Li Xingyu will be here later." - If she doesn't come, no one will pay the bill.

The receptionist led a few people upstairs. Wen Wan chose a table by the window and sat down. She also asked Ming Mei to sit at the seat on her left.

He Xi sat down at the seat opposite, just facing Mingmei.

The waiter brought the menu up. He Xi took it and handed it to Wen Wan and Ming Mei. He smiled and said, "You order. I'm not picky about food. I can eat anything. But you must order the signature steamed crab!"

Wen Wan picked up the menu and raised her eyebrows: "Then I won't be polite."

Wen Wan ordered very quickly, and kept talking about the dishes. She estimated that there was enough for four people, so she stopped, handed the menu back to the waiter, and said, "Please give me three more bottles of iced Coke, oh no, four bottles of iced Coke, thank you."

Not long after, He Xi saw Li Xingyu also going upstairs, so he stood up and waved to her.
Li Xingyu walked over slowly. He Xi stood up and Li Xingyu naturally sat down in the seat inside.

"Li Xingyu, where have you been?" Wen Wan asked curiously.
"The head teacher wants to see me about something."
"What is it?"
"Nothing, it's just that my family wants me to live on campus."
Wen Wan was puzzled: "Aren't you living in the same neighborhood as He Xi? Why do you want to live on campus even though you live so close?"

Li Xingyu sighed: "It was mainly my parents who decided. They are not often at home and they are afraid that I will be lonely. They said it is better to live in the school dormitory where there are more people and it will be more lively."

"Then you won't send Mei and I home anymore?"

Li Xingyu pointed at He Xi and said, "Don't we have her? Sister Xi can do the work of three people."

After a while, the waiter brought the dishes to the table, and He Xi said, "Mingmei, try it quickly. The crabs here are really delicious."

"Okay, I'll try."
Mingmei reached out for the crab peeling tool after she finished speaking. Wenwan quickly grabbed Mingmei's hand and said, "This crab shell is hard and difficult to peel. Let me do it."
After saying that, Wen Wan quickly picked up the tools and began to peel the crab meat carefully.

At this time, Li Xingyu leaned close to He Xi's ear and whispered, "Look, your love rival is much more sensible than you. You just let her taste it, are you going to let her eat it in the shell? It's no use just saying it, you have to take action. If you love her, peel crabs for her."

"What do you mean my love rival? I was wrong. Wen Wan is not her."

"Well, anyway, he is much more attentive than you."
After saying that, Li Xingyu put the peeled crab meat into a plate and handed it to He Xi: "Here, I have some peeled crab meat here, give it to you to save face."

When He Xi saw the large plate of crab meat on Li Xingyu's plate, he couldn't help but open his mouth wide: When did this guy peel so much?

He Xi took the plate and placed it directly in front of Mingmei, "Mingmei, I have some peeled ones here, you can try some."

Wen Wan raised her head and immediately widened her eyes: When did He Xi peel so many?
Surprised, she put down her tools and handed the chopsticks to Mingmei: "Try it now, remember to dip it in the sauce! I've been here before, it's really delicious." After saying that, she blinked her eyes and looked at Mingmei with expectant eyes. Mingmei picked up the chopsticks and picked up a small piece, carefully dipped it in the sauce, and then put it in her mouth, chewing and savoring it carefully...

"How is it? Is it delicious?" Wen Wan asked hurriedly.

Wen Wan was so looking forward to it, and He Xi was also waiting for Mingmei's evaluation with great curiosity.

Mingmei swallowed the crab meat, and recalled the taste in her mind. She described it as follows: "The crab meat is fresh, tender and smooth, with a light sweetness. The dipping sauce is just right. It does not cover up the sweetness of the crab itself, but adds to the taste. It is so delicious that I can't help but want to take a second bite. It is an addictive taste."

Wen Wan sniffed and said proudly, "I told you they were delicious. Wait, the way I peel them will definitely taste even better." Wen Wan seemed to be encouraged by Ming Mei's words and began to peel the crabs desperately again.

It was already completely dark, and the moon was not stingy with its light, spreading its moonlight to the earth. However, the bright lights in all the houses made the moonlight seem insignificant.

He Xi had no appetite, his eyes were always on Ming Mei, and when he wanted to meet her gaze, he quickly looked away, looking very reserved. But seeing that she was eating happily, he gradually felt happy too.

Wen Wan ate heartily and noticed that He Xi hardly picked up the chopsticks, so she reminded him, "He Xi, you have to eat. You ordered a lot of dishes. Not wasting food is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation." Then she unscrewed a bottle of Coke and handed it to Ming Mei, "Ah Mei, have a sip of iced Coke to stimulate your taste buds!"

Mingmei enjoyed the meal to her heart's content. She took a sip of the Coke and exclaimed, "Wow, I haven't eaten so much in a long time."

The four of them fought well. Soon, all the food on the table was eaten up. Wen Wan drank the rest of the Coke in the bottle in one breath, squinted her eyes, pursed her lips, shook her head, and burped: "Ah! I'm so full!"

Mingmei took out a tissue and wiped the oil off Wenwan's mouth, and echoed, "Me too, I'm so full." Then she looked at He Xi and said with a smile, "He Xi, thank you for letting us eat such delicious food."

He Xi looked at Ming Mei and said sincerely, "If you like it, we can come here often in the future."

"Okay, it's a deal!" Wen Wan turned her head to He Xi and answered first, "I can eat you until you go bankrupt."

Li Xingyu said: …
Is there a possibility that the meal was paid for by Li Xingyu?
He Xi invited the guests, and he Xi earned the favor. What was left for Li Xingyu was a bill, in one word: absolute.

Mingmei said, "I don't think it's fair for you to treat me alone. How about this, next time I'll invite you to my house and let grandma cook a big meal for you. Grandma's sweet and sour pork ribs are delicious. I guarantee you will like them."

Wen Wan clapped her hands: "That's great! I've eaten it a few times before and I can't forget it."

Li Xingyu also said: "It's great. I've never eaten it before. I must try it if I have the chance."

"Okay, then I... will wait for your invitation." He Xi appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was actually surging with excitement.

After finishing the big meal, He Xi and Li Xingyu sent them to the gate of the community, watched them go upstairs, and then walked back slowly.

When they reached a quiet alley, they were blocked by a group of street thugs.

The leader was an old acquaintance of He Xi - Sun Tingyu. He looked drunk and must have drunk a lot of alcohol.

"He Xi? I haven't seen you for a long time."
Sun Tingyu turned his head to Li Xingyu again: "If it's none of your business, get out of here."

"Okay, I'll get out of here right away."
Li Xingyu agreed very straightforwardly, then yawned, tilted his head and said to He Xi: "Sister Xi, since you are meeting acquaintances, I will leave first. Anyway, I will be a hindrance if I stay here. I leave it to you. Bye."
She knew He Xi's ability, so she wasn't worried. After she finished speaking, she picked up her schoolbag and left without looking back.

After Li Xingyu walked away, He Xi asked coldly: "Is there something you want to talk to me about?"

Sun Tingyu burped and said loudly, "It's nothing, I just haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you a lot. I still remember the punch you gave me when we were little. Let's go, have a meal and drink some wine! Let's catch up."

He Xi waved his hand and said, "No, I have something else to do."

Sun Tingyu laughed suddenly, and then said to the people behind him: "I understand. After entering high school, we are top students and arrogant. We are illiterate and people don't want to play with us." After that, he turned his head to He Xi, his eyes immediately became fierce, and he said threateningly: "If you don't drink today, you are not giving me face, and I will not let you go!"

Sun Tingyu started to come into contact with drugs in 2017 and was arrested in 2021.

Although He Xi hated his drug trafficking, she hoped it wouldn't happen, so she said coldly, "Sun Tingyu, this is the first time I remind you that you are the same age as me, and you are in your prime youth. I hope you will take care of yourself and don't do anything illegal. Once you are addicted to something, there is no turning back."

Sun Tingyu didn't take it seriously, instead he burst into laughter. Then he winked at the people around him, and the few people around him dispersed as if they understood and were about to come forward to surround He Xi.

He Xi frowned, observed the other party's movements, and couldn't help but clenched his fists tightly.

(End of this chapter)