Chapter 25

Tian Zini wanted to go to KFC, the global fast-food giant that had just entered Yangping this year. The little girl, who was passionate about food, could hardly contain her excitement.

Today was to see off Xiaoni, so naturally, everything would be up to her.

There was still some distance from the school to the bustling road where KFC was located. Currently, Tian Zini was riding a cool mountain bike, Ye Qingzhu was riding a small women's bicycle, and Tong Yan only had his two feet.

"You can ride your bikes, and I'll just walk behind slowly," Tong Yan said indifferently.

"That won't do, the road is still quite far," Tian Zini objected. She looked at Ye Qingzhu's bicycle, which had a rear seat, "Why don't you ride Ye's bike, and Ye can sit in the back?"

Actually, Tian Zini really wanted Tong Yan to carry her, and for Ye to ride her mountain bike, but looking at the slender frame of Ye's bike and her own figure, she felt it would be too much to ask, so she decided to let Ye have the easier option.

In her heart, she treasured Tong Yan, and Ye Qingzhu was not willing to let Tong Yan carry her. She had been cold and distant for so many years, and had never been in such close contact with a boy before. However, she couldn't refuse her friend's suggestion, so she grumbled, "If only your father's driver could have driven us today."

"He's not your father's driver anymore; he's the police station chief now. How can I ask him?" Tian Zini said.

"Wow, Uncle Wang is now the chief, that's impressive. Which district is he in?"

"In... Hey, Ye, why are you running? You're leaving Tong Yan behind."

"Let him ride after this." Ye Qingzhu left a trail of words.

Tian Zini smiled at Tong Yan, "Ye is shy, with so many classmates and parents around, she's embarrassed to let you carry her."

Tong Yan nodded, "Yeah, if it were you, you wouldn't think so much."

Tian Zini was initially quite happy, but gradually realized there was a hidden meaning, "Are you saying I'm thick-skinned?"

"Xiaoni, you really are the worm in my stomach!" Tong Yan said without hesitation.

"Looking for a fight!" Tian Zini rode her bike to chase him, while Tong Yan ran on foot. This scene was all too common during their four years of school, and Ye Qingzhu, who was waiting at the next intersection, was already used to it.

Seeing Ye Qingzhu had already taken the back seat and was waiting for him, Tong Yan ran over and took the handlebars, "Sit tight, let's go!"

Tong Yan pedaled hard, and Ye Qingzhu, caught off guard, immediately leaned back. To avoid falling, she quickly hugged Tong Yan's waist, stabilizing herself.

Realizing she was hugging the boy in front of her, Ye Qingzhu's face turned slightly red. She quickly withdrew her hands and placed them between her chest and Tong Yan's back. The brief intimate contact went unnoticed, even by Tong Yan, but Ye Qingzhu's heart raced for a while before calming down.

Outside KFC, there were still flower arrangements left over from the opening ceremony. Since it had just opened, the citizens of Yangping were still in the novelty phase, so there were many customers. Fortunately, it wasn't mealtime, or they would have had to wait in line.

So expensive!

Tong Yan looked at the menu and prices, feeling uneasy. Indeed, it was much more expensive than the buns at his home. He had thought about treating them, but the cost was too high, so he decided against it. He would treat them after earning some稿费 (royalties).

This was Tong Yan's first time at a Western fast-food restaurant. To avoid making a fool of himself, he followed Xiaoni and Ye, doing whatever they did.

After a while, Ye Qingzhu put the cola and chicken leg burger on the table and walked in a certain direction. Tong Yan immediately put down what he was holding and followed her.

Hearing Tong Yan follow, Ye Qingzhu turned around with a flushed face, "I'm going to the bathroom, why are you following me?!"

Not far away, Tian Zini almost burst out laughing, and Tong Yan's face turned red as he froze.

"You're still laughing!" Tong Yan sat next to Xiaoni, his voice stern.

"Okay, I won't laugh. Let me say something serious," Tian Zini said seriously, "After I'm gone, you have to help take care of Ye. There are many boys in our school who have designs on her, and you can't let her get bullied."

"Aren't you afraid I might have designs on her too?" Tong Yan asked casually, trying to break the awkwardness.

Tian Zini fell silent, and Tong Yan was taken aback. She couldn't be serious, could she? He looked at the girl, "Are you really afraid?"

Tian Zini shook her head, "I'm not afraid. Ye would never like you."

"That's a bit hurtful, I'm not that bad, am I?" Tong Yan said, boasting. Tian Zini smiled without speaking, and Tong Yan continued, "Then why did you hesitate just now?"

"Actually, Ye... " Tian Zini was about to say something when Ye Qingzhu returned.

"What were you saying about me?" She had heard Tian Zini's last sentence.

"I was going to tell Tong Yan about that thing." Tian Zini whispered to Ye Qingzhu.

"No." Ye Qingzhu said simply, and Tian Zini replied with an "Oh" and fell silent.

"What were you talking about?" Tong Yan asked curiously.

"Nothing, let's eat." Ye Qingzhu elegantly picked up a fried chicken wing with a napkin.

Tong Yan also started eating, asking, "Xiaoni, I still don't know where you're transferring to?"

"You finally remembered to ask," Tian Zini "hmm"ed, then pouted proudly, "Since you're asking so sincerely, I'll be merciful and tell you. I'm transferring to the capital, BJ, for school."

"Your father has been transferred back to the capital, so he's been promoted, right?"

Tian Zini nodded.

"Then what about the college entrance exam? Will you come back to take it?"

Tian Zini sipped her cola, "Actually, my hukou (household registration) has always been in the capital, and my school records have been kept at a middle school there. Of course, I'll take the college entrance exam in the capital. So if you want to see me again, you'll have to come to the capital."

"Do you want to apply to a university in the capital?"

"Having this hukou, it's more suitable to apply to a university in the capital."

Tong Yan thought about it and felt relieved. The capital is the city with the densest concentration of prestigious universities in the country, with 211 and 985 universities everywhere. The same universities have vastly different admission standards for students from the capital and other provinces. For a high school student, a capital hukou can change their life. Although Tian Zini couldn't even rank in the top fifty at Yangping No. 1 High School, the university she would attend might be much better than Tong Yan, who was in the top ten of his grade.

"You're too cunning. Our province is known for its high-stakes exams, and our exam skills are the best in the country. You completed your basic education here and then went to the capital to take the college entrance exam with others. Isn't that unfair?" Tong Yan said with disdain, but he was secretly happy for Tian Zini. This way, she would definitely get into a key university.

Tian Zini chewed on the chicken boldly, "If I finished the first semester of senior year and then went back to the capital to prepare for the exam, that would be cunning. Humph, I just go where my father tells me to. Kids have no rights."

Tong Yan looked Tian Zini up and down, muttering, "You're not that young anymore." He kept the thought "like a female T-Rex" to himself.

Even so, Tian Zini, despite the oil on her hands, made a move to hit him. Fortunately, Ye Qingzhu, who had been silent, spoke up, calming Tian Zini down.

"Actually, Uncle Tian's arrangement is correct. The capital has its own exam questions, and their style is very different from the national exam. If you don't adapt quickly, you'll definitely be at a disadvantage."

"Ye has a good point," Tong Yan praised.

Tian Zini nodded quickly and repeated, "We might not see each other again after today, so you two must come to the capital. I'll be waiting for you there."

[PS: Thank you to "Sujin Ping Sheng Yun Shui Xin" for the tip. This is the third update. I know we can definitely make it into the top 30 today, so I've done three updates. As for the top 20 and top 12, the additional update conditions for this week are still valid. If we can advance, I'll add updates on top of the two guaranteed updates. I hope everyone will bravely vote for me—Nimibai Fulu, who is feeling lost and helpless without a contract.]

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