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Han Ning'er's home.

Jing Shanshan went straight home and didn't come over. Only Chen Dong and the other four of them squeezed into the kitchen, chatting and laughing as they cooked together.

Although they said they were together, it was mainly Chen Dong; Han Ning'er and the others were just doing it for fun.

"Dinner is ready."

Soon, one steaming, fragrant dish after another was served, and Chen Dong invited everyone to eat.

"Dinner's ready, dinner's ready."

Han Ning'er pulled Jiang Lina and Ye Wanwan to sit at the dining table, swinging her legs like oars, and pursed her lips as she smiled and called out to the kitchen, "Housekeeper, hurry up and serve the food."

"Alright, miss, your braised pork ribs are here."

Liu Yumo cooperated by serving the braised pork ribs to Han Ning'er, displaying the respectful attitude of a butler to his young master.

"Butler, where are my dishes?" Jiang Lina joked.

"Miss, do I look like your type?" Liu Yumo glanced at Jiang Lina, a sudden smile playing on his lips.

Jiang Lina felt so nauseous she felt like vomiting.

"Butler, you're being a little naughty. Lina is my friend."

"You're right, Miss Lina. Your food will be here shortly."

Liu Yumo bowed and scraped, even apologizing to Jiang Lina, acting just like a housekeeper, his careful attitude and manners were impeccable.

"Pfft~"

Han Ning'er and Jiang Lina finally couldn't help but laugh out loud. As Liu Yumo brought the dishes to the table, Chen Dongsheng brought out the rice, and the five of them started eating.

"The braised pork ribs are so delicious, Dong-ge. You have to come over during your holiday. Yezi is going back to her hometown and there's no one to cook for me." Han Ning'er looked at Chen Dong longingly while eating the pork ribs.

"I have hands and feet, how could I starve to death?" Chen Dong refused without hesitation, picking up his food.

He had barely finished speaking when he saw Han Ning'er tap him on the head with the other end of her chopsticks. "Dong-ge, what did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."

"I was just joking. I can't let you go hungry even if I'm hungry myself." Chen Dong dodged the joke by tilting his head and chuckled.

"Hmph, at least you have a little bit of conscience left." Han Ning'er pouted and snorted, but the smile that flickered at the corner of her mouth was hard to suppress.

Liu Yumo and Jiang Lina were also trying not to laugh.

Perhaps only Han Ning'er could slightly intimidate Dong Ge. If they dared to be so presumptuous in front of Dong Ge, especially Liu Yumo, they would probably have been kicked away long ago.

Seeing Liu Yumo trying to suppress a laugh, Chen Dong kicked him under the table, saying, "Did you eat a fly? Don't even think about escaping during the holiday. Come here and do your homework."

"Oh~" Liu Yumo's face fell instantly.

"You have to come too, the study group's progress can't be neglected." Chen Dong then looked at Jiang Lina, and instructed Ye Wanwan, "You have to do chores when you go back to your hometown, but you can't fall behind in your studies, understand?"

"Um."

Ye Wanwan was looking at Han Ning'er and Chen Dong, feeling somewhat envious of Han Ning'er. She wouldn't dare to act like that in front of Chen Dong, and instead, she was always being "taught a lesson" by him.

Upon hearing Chen Dong's arrangement for her, she subconsciously agreed.

……

After cleaning up the kitchen, Chen Dong and his group set off for the pedestrian street.

Han Ning'er received a call from Jing Shanshan as soon as she arrived. After the six of them met up, they started shopping. Chen Dong had only known that women were good at shopping before, but today he witnessed it firsthand.

They walked around for several hours without complaining of being tired. He and Liu Yumo both felt their calves were a little sore, while the girls chatted and laughed and were in high spirits.

However, Jiang Lina did not forget her mission. She took Ye Wanwan to many clothing stores and had her try on a lot of clothes and shoes.

At first, Ye Wanwan was a little uneasy, but Jiang Lina and the others said that it was just a trial, and that they had also tried it on, which eased Ye Wanwan's unease.

Ye Wanwan felt it would be difficult to accept that she didn't buy anything on the spot and would come back later. If they were to argue in front of so many people in the store, it would put immense pressure on her.

After dinner, no more games were played; everyone went home to pack their gear and set off the next morning.

After Han Ning'er and Ye Wanwan returned, Chen Dong said to Liu Yumo and the other two, "I'll go buy some things first."

Liu Yumo and Jiang Lina both understand.

Jing Shanshan then asked, "We're going to Sister Yezi's hometown tomorrow, what should we buy?"

"Xiao Yezi's hometown is in a remote mountain village with inconvenient transportation. There is only one elderly person in her family. I suggest that you buy some daily necessities," Chen Dong said.

"Daily necessities, rice, flour, oil, and salt?" Jing Shanshan blurted out, and upon reflection, it seemed to make sense.

Remote mountain village, inconvenient transportation, elderly living alone – when these words are combined, other gifts do seem less important.

"That's about right. I'll also buy some nutritional supplements for the elderly." Chen Dong nodded gently.

"Then I'll go buy it tonight," Jing Shanshan said.

"No need, my family runs a convenience store, and all these things have been prepared long ago." Chen Dong waved his hand with a smile, as Ms. Zeng Ling had prepared a very lavish spread.

He was initially worried that the money the group had pooled together wouldn't be enough, but when his parents heard that he was going to Ye Wanwan's hometown, they prepared gifts and gave him money.

It just so happens that his family owns a supermarket, which has all kinds of daily necessities, nutritional products, and even fruits, so there's no need to buy anything there.

He was very wealthy; Liu Yumo and Jiang Lina had even considered giving him the money their parents had given them last night, but he didn't need it.

Han Ning'er usually takes good care of Ye Wanwan, and this time she specially bought some snacks for Ye Wanwan. Of course, the rest can be left to them to arrange.

"You've all prepared everything, so what can I buy?" Jing Shanshan asked with a bitter expression. She wanted to buy something; she couldn't go empty-handed.

"We're all friends, and everything we've given you is a token of our friendship," Liu Yumo said with a carefree smile.

He meant well, but Jing Shanshan definitely didn't see it that way. Instead, she asked with some disappointment and nervousness, "You don't want me to go?"

She joined the study group later, with Han Ning'er as the central figure, but her relationship with Han Ning'er was very ordinary, let alone with Chen Dong and the others.

The study group wanted to accept her and was willing to play with her. She really wanted to integrate into the group, but now that they had everything prepared, it seemed as if the small group was rejecting her.

"Hey, I didn't mean that, I..." Liu Yumo panicked a little.

Jing Shanshan made a huge contribution to the study group, second only to Chen Dong. Whenever there was a group study session, she was the main speaker, which was of great help to them.

Everyone treats her as a friend; otherwise, they wouldn't invite her to gatherings or visit Ye Wanwan's hometown.

However, Liu Yumo was bad at comforting girls and could only look to Chen Dong and Jiang Lina for help.

Jiang Lina also looked at Chen Dong.

"Ning'er didn't prepare any of these either. She just bought some snacks for Xiao Yezi. And most of the time when she cooks here, you're the one who buys the groceries. We didn't say we wanted to settle accounts with you, right?" Chen Dong smiled slightly.

This is another girl who is somewhat sensitive.

Or perhaps she cares about this friendship. After all, many top students' worlds are almost entirely filled with academics, leaving them with few friends. Jing Shanshan is probably one of them, which is why she cares.