Chapter 9: The Expensive Western Fast Food

"Ha ha, Shuqi, they just like to joke around, don't take it to heart." Lin Feng's explanation felt weak even to himself, but Huang Shuqi didn't get angry. She just lowered her head with a blush, remaining silent, which made her look even more charming.

"Um... Let's go to McDonald's!" Huang Shuqi's silence made Lin Feng feel awkward. Seeing the McDonald's across from the computer city, Lin Feng pulled Huang Shuqi over.

Aren't young girls supposed to love McDonald's and KFC? Lin Feng hoped this would ease the awkwardness between them. If their relationship became strained just because of Li Zongbao's joke, Lin Feng would probably regret it for the rest of his life.

"Ah, no, Brother Xiaofeng, this is very expensive. Let's not eat here. We can just walk around!" At the entrance of McDonald's, Huang Shuqi, who had finally recovered, pulled Lin Feng back, looking around and speaking softly.

Lin Feng sighed and shook his head. Huang Shuqi came from a single-parent family, and Aunt Huang had no special skills, so she could only work in a textile factory. Although she had raised Huang Shuqi, their life was very poor. The clothes Huang Shuqi was wearing were from two years ago, but fortunately, they were bought one size larger at the time, so they still fit well now.

"Come on, I'll treat you. Brother Xiaofeng has earned some money, so let's eat!" Lin Feng pulled Huang Shuqi into McDonald's without giving her a choice.

"That's enough, that's enough, that's a lot." While Lin Feng was ordering, Huang Shuqi kept pulling on his shirt from behind, hinting that he should stop, but Lin Feng ordered over a hundred yuan worth of food, piling the tray high.

"Waste!" Huang Shuqi pouted and sat across from Lin Feng, not even looking at the food on the table, staring straight at Lin Feng, silently accusing him of wasting money.

Huang Shuqi's accusation made Lin Feng smile wryly. She was already a sixteen-year-old girl, yet she still acted like a little girl.

"Alright, Shuqi, if you don't eat it, it will really be wasted. We've already bought it, and it can't be returned." Lin Feng picked up a French fry and put it in his mouth.

"A hundred yuan is enough for my mom and me to eat for a week." Huang Shuqi knew that not eating would be a waste, but the thought of spending over a hundred yuan on such a small amount of food made her feel heartbroken. It was such a waste—100 yuan could buy a large pile of radishes and cabbages.

Lin Feng shook his head helplessly. Spending over a hundred yuan at McDonald's wasn't actually much. A set meal costs 28 yuan, so for two people, it would be 56 yuan; two cups of soft serve ice cream would be another 13 yuan, totaling 69 yuan; and adding some fried chicken, 100 yuan wouldn't even be enough.

Sigh, Western fast food is said to be cheap, but compared to China's economic situation, it's still a bit expensive. It can't be like in America, where it's just a quick meal to fill your stomach. In China, especially in small cities, eating at McDonald's or KFC is considered a high-end consumption.

Wait!—Lin Feng suddenly had a flash of inspiration, as if he had thought of something, but when he tried to focus, he couldn't grasp that fleeting moment.

"Brother Xiaofeng, why aren't you eating?" Huang Shuqi, who had finally given in, started eating the Western fast food she had never tried before.

It has to be said that McDonald's fast food is still very tempting to most students. Especially the soft serve ice cream, which is loved by all girls. Huang Shuqi finished the soft serve in front of her and kept sneaking glances at the one on Lin Feng's table. When they were young, the two of them often fought over things, but now that she was older, Huang Shuqi felt a bit embarrassed.

"Shuqi, take it, I don't like sweet things." Lin Feng smiled and handed the soft serve over.

"Thank you, Brother Xiaofeng." Huang Shuqi's delighted gaze confirmed the rumor that girls love sweet things.

Lin Feng thought for a moment but still couldn't grasp that flash of inspiration, so he stopped thinking and started to focus on finishing the hamburger and fried chicken in front of him.

After they finished eating at McDonald's, Lin Feng decided to buy Huang Shuqi some clothes. The clothes she was wearing were too old and worn, and Lin Feng really couldn't bear to see it.

"Come on, since we're out, let's get you some new clothes. These are too old." Lin Feng pointed to the clothes Huang Shuqi had been wearing for over two years.

"Thank you, Brother Xiaofeng, but it's not necessary. Clothes are too expensive, and we usually wear school uniforms, so there's no time to wear them." Huang Shuqi refused to buy clothes, and Lin Feng had to give in helplessly.

When they returned to the computer city, Li Zongbao had already installed the four computers for Aunt Huang. After Lin Feng checked them, Li Zongbao paid and left.

"Be careful, be careful." Aunt Huang's eyes were filled with joy as she saw the four computers being brought in. She had only helped Lin Feng manage the internet cafe that morning and realized how easy it was to make money. In just three hours, five computers earned 45 yuan, while she earned only 18 yuan for a full day of hard work at the textile factory.

This money is so easy to earn!—Aunt Huang marveled, and her smile towards Lin Feng became even more gentle.

"Come, Xiaofeng, have some food first, then help me install the computers." Aunt Huang had already bought roasted chicken and century egg congee, which were only eaten during holidays.

"No, Aunt Huang, Shuqi and I just ate outside. You eat first, and I'll start installing the computers so you can open for business sooner." Lin Feng smiled and shook his head, starting to set up the computers.

"You, this child..." Aunt Huang's smile became even more gentle, "Shuqi, are you still hungry? If not, go help your Brother Xiaofeng."

"Yes, ma'am." Huang Shuqi obediently responded.

Although Huang Shuqi wanted to help, she was at a loss with the unfamiliar computers and ended up interfering with Lin Feng's installation several times.

"I'm so useless..." Huang Shuqi pouted and walked to a corner, sulking.

"Shuqi, don't blame yourself. Once you start school, you'll be able to help Brother Xiaofeng." Lin Feng smiled helplessly, walked over