jdhmnovel Chapter 81 My first-year classmate, Wei Li, came looking for me.
Chapter 81 My first-year classmate, Wei Li, came looking for me.
After learning about the limitations of the space in the real world, Yuan Bao was somewhat disappointed, but he quickly adjusted his mindset.
She shook her head gently, putting aside the unresolved questions for the time being, and turned her attention to her plans for the day in the real world.
After all, the most important thing right now is having family by your side.
She recalled that when her elder brother Baoguo first arrived, he was still quite unfamiliar with the surroundings.
So, I decided to first show my older brother around the area, and then take my mother and older brother to the mall to buy new clothes for the family.
After his older brother Baoguo returned from his medical check-up, the family finished their meal. Yuan Bao noticed that his older brother Baoguo was sitting on the sofa, curiously looking around at everything.
"Brother, this afternoon I'll show you around the area where we live, so you can get familiar with the surroundings," Yuan Bao said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Bao Guo smiled warmly and nodded quickly, "Okay, Bao Ya, I feel much more at ease with you leading the way."
The two went outside, and as they walked, Yuan Bao pointed out the shops and landmarks along the way to his older brother. "Brother, look at that supermarket. We can basically buy everything we need for daily life here. And over there, there's a park. The environment is so nice; lots of people go for walks and exercise there." Bao Guo listened with great interest, occasionally letting out a gasp of amazement.
After walking around for a while, it was already afternoon. Yuan Bao and his older brother returned home, and their son Xiao Zhi had also come home from school.
Yuan Bao quickly prepared a sumptuous meal, and the family sat together, enjoying their dinner in a harmonious atmosphere.
Yuan Bao seized the opportunity and said, "Mom, Big Brother, let's go to the mall together tonight. I want to buy you some new clothes." Upon hearing this, Yuan's mother quickly waved her hand, "Bao'er, don't waste money. I have enough clothes."
Yuan Bao held his mother's hand: "Mom, please don't refuse. It's been so long, and I haven't bought you many new clothes. Besides, your older brother just arrived here, so he needs some new clothes too. Xiao Zhi has grown taller, so we should buy him some as well." Yuan's mother couldn't refuse, so she nodded in agreement.
In the evening, the family went to the mall.
As soon as you enter the mall, a dazzling array of goods comes into view.
Yuan Baoxian led her mother to the women's clothing section, where she wandered between the shelves, carefully selecting clothes that suited her mother.
"Mom, try this on. The color suits you perfectly and makes you look radiant." Yuan Bao handed a coat to his mother.
Yuan's mother went into the fitting room and came out a short while later.
Yuan Bao's eyes lit up: "Wow, Mom, you look so good in this! You look so young and energetic."
Baoguo nodded in agreement, "Mom, it really looks good. Baoya has great taste."
Upon hearing this, Yuan's mother's face beamed with a happy smile. Although she said it was too wasteful of money, her eyes were full of joy.
After choosing clothes for Yuan's mother and themselves, they went to the men's clothing section.
Yuan Bao selected several simple yet stylish shirts and trousers for his elder brother.
Bao Guo looked even more energetic after putting on his new clothes.
"Big brother, you look incredibly handsome in this outfit," Yuan Bao praised with a smile.
Bao Guo scratched his head a little embarrassedly: "Bao Ya, don't tease your older brother, but these new clothes are really comfortable to wear."
I picked out two sets of casual sportswear and a toy for Xiaozhi, and he was overjoyed.
The family spent the whole night shopping at the mall, returning home laden with bags of new clothes.
Back home, Yuan Bao continued his good mood from the day and logged into the game world.
Today, a friend who was unexpected yet felt strangely familiar came to Yuan Bao's house – Wei Li, who was Yuan Bao's deskmate in the first year of junior high school.
When Wei Li saw Yuan Bao at home, she visibly breathed a sigh of relief and a happy smile appeared on her face: "Yuan Bao, it's good that you're home! I came here early this morning to play with you, and I was worried that you wouldn't be here on the way."
"What a coincidence! It's the holiday, I went out for fun a couple of days ago and just got back." Yuan Bao hugged Wei Li warmly and teased with a smile, "What's wrong? Did you miss me too much?"
Wei Li pouted, looking aggrieved, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Yeah, I've been so bored ever since you skipped a grade. Nobody plays with me like you do, eats good food with me, and encourages me to study hard."
"Alright, alright, I'll take you to the food street today. Eat as much as you want, whatever you want, as much as you want!" Yuan Bao gently patted Wei Li's shoulder, soothing her gently.
"Wow, that's amazing! Baozi, you're the only one who understands me best. I heard about the food street event today, and you were the first person I thought of, so I came here specifically to ask you to come with me." Wei Li's eyes lit up, and she tightly clung to Yuan Bao's arm, continuing to plead, "You said it, you'd treat. I'm going to have a big feast today and try all the snacks on the food street. Hehe, don't say you didn't bring enough money later!"
"Haha, I didn't know there was such a good thing! Don't worry, there won't be any problems!" Yuan Bao patted his chest, his tone full of confidence and generosity. "Today, you can eat your fill and enjoy yourself to the fullest. There's absolutely plenty to go around, and you don't need to worry about the money; I guarantee there will be enough!"
"Hahaha, then I won't hold back today, feel free to eat my fill!"
After skipping a grade, Yuan Bao's life changed drastically, and she rarely thought about her "foodie" friend who had once shared joys and sorrows with her.
When Wei Li came to visit, Yuan Bao was deeply moved and immediately decided to treat her well today. The two of them would have a great time and fulfill their wish to "eat their way through the entire food street".
So the two girls, hand in hand, walked happily toward the food street, their laughter echoing all the way.
As soon as they stepped into the food street, the rich aroma wafted over them, like an invisible hand that instantly whetted their appetites.
Yuan Bao and Wei Li's eyes sparkled with excitement as they looked at the dazzling array of food stalls lining both sides of the street, unsure of where to begin.
"Wow, Yuan Bao, look! That grilled squid looks amazing!" Wei Li pointed to a stall not far away. The squid was sizzling on the charcoal fire, oil was splattering everywhere, and the stall owner skillfully sprinkled on various seasonings. The aroma was irresistible.
Yuan Bao pulled Wei Li along quickly and bought two skewers of grilled squid.
They couldn't wait to take a bite; the tender and chewy squid paired with the unique sauce created a delicious sensation that instantly blossomed on their tongues.
"It's so delicious!" the two exclaimed in unison, talking incoherently as they ate, their lips still smeared with sauce, looking quite adorable.
As they continued walking, a stall selling goods caught their attention.
Fluffy and soft like dreamy clouds, they shimmer with a captivating luster in the sunlight.
On a whim, Yuan Bao bought an extra-large one and playfully held it up in front of Wei Li, blocking her view.
Wei Li pretended to be angry and reached out to grab it. The two laughed and joked in front of the stall, attracting the attention of the people around them.
Suddenly, a cheerful melody drifted over.
It turned out to be a street performer putting on a juggling act.
An artist dressed in colorful costume tossed several small balls into the air, his hands moving nimbly, making the balls seem to come alive in his hands, constantly changing patterns.
Yuan Bao and Wei Li were deeply attracted; they squeezed to the front of the crowd and watched the performance intently.
When the performance reached its most exciting part, the artists even invited audience members to come up on stage and interact with them.
Yuan Bao pulled Wei Li forward bravely, and under the guidance of the artist, the two tried to toss and catch the ball.
Despite their frantic efforts and the ball falling several times, they laughed heartily and had a wonderful time.
After emerging from the crowd of juggling performers, Wei Li's gaze was drawn to a stinky tofu stall.
That unique aroma is an irresistible temptation for true foodies.
Yuan Bao and Wei Li stood in front of the stall, watching the vendor put pieces of stinky tofu into the oil. Instantly, the oil crackled and popped. Soon, the stinky tofu was fried until golden and crispy. After being taken out, it was drizzled with a special sauce and sprinkled with chopped green onions and cilantro.
Yuan Bao hesitated. She had never tried stinky tofu before and was worried that the taste would be unacceptable.
Wei Li, however, looked excited and picked up a piece of stinky tofu, putting it in her mouth and eating it with great relish.
"Yuan Bao, you have to try it, it's really super delicious!" Wei Li said vaguely while eating.
At Wei Li's strong recommendation, Yuan Bao mustered up her courage and took a bite. The crispy outside and tender inside, along with the unique flavor, made her instantly say "it's really delicious!"
The two women ate stinky tofu while laughing and teasing each other, filling the stinky tofu stall with their cheerful voices.
Just as Yuan Bao and Wei Li were completely immersed in the pleasure of the food and enjoying their meal, a slightly abrupt voice came from the side: "Yuan Bao, Wei Li, you two are here too!"
The two turned around at the sound and saw Chen Jingmei standing to the side, with her handsome male classmate Luo Yijun by her side.
Chen Jingmei, as her name suggests, has a beautiful face and a quiet and elegant temperament, like a pure and elegant lily.
In the past, she had little interaction with Yuan Bao and Wei Li, and their communication was minimal.
Yuan Bao had heard that Chen Jingmei's parents had divorced early on, and she had always lived with her father.
However, her father was often away on business, driving trucks for months at a time, leaving her, a child, alone at home with no one to care for her.
Because of her outstanding appearance, Chen Jingmei was highly sought after by male students at school, and many boys surrounded her like stars around the moon.
Some young people even wait at the school gate after school, just to catch a glimpse of her beautiful face.
Upon seeing the two people in front of him, Yuan Bao's thoughts instantly drifted back to his second year of junior high school.
At that time, Chen Jingmei and Luo Yijun suddenly dropped out of school without any warning and stopped coming to class.
Later, I heard that they were involved in a serious incident, which resulted in Chen Jingmei's unfortunate death and Luo Yijun being sent to a juvenile detention center.
But now, the two people in front of me seem to have a close relationship, and their behavior is full of the sweetness and tacit understanding between lovers, so they are most likely dating.
Yuan Bao recalled that Luo Yijun came from a wealthy family; his father was a highly respected judge in the court, and his mother was an experienced accountant in a bank.
If he hadn't committed an extremely serious offense, given the Luo family's connections and resources, Luo Yijun probably wouldn't have been sent to a juvenile detention center.