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On the bustling street, the signs of various small shops lit up, instantly transforming the entire street into a dazzling array of colors.
The sun had set, but the heat had yet to dissipate.
Three people sat at a barbecue stall, drenched in sweat, their faces flushed from the spiciness of the chili peppers.
In front of them were bowls of sour and spicy noodles, with a layer of red chili oil floating on top.
Lu Qisheng was still battling with hers, determined to finish every drop of broth.
Shu Ran was beside her, blowing lightly on her noodles, taking small bites. The spiciness made her eyes water, and she seriously suspected that the owner had swapped her bowl for Lu Qisheng's extra spicy one.
As Lu Qisheng lifted her bowl to drink the last sip of soup, Shu Ran had just finished her cup of shaved ice, successfully dispelling the heat in her mouth.
"Ah! This feeling is just amazing!" Lu Qisheng licked her lips, seemingly ready to tackle a few more bowls.
By nearly seven o'clock, the food street was still bustling with people, lively and vibrant.
Li Xin was pulling out his wallet to pay when Shu Ran stood up beside him.
Li Xin hurriedly pulled out a red bill and called out, "Hey, Teacher Shu, let me handle this. You paid for the shaved ice earlier; let me take care of this."
As he reached out to hand her the bill, Shu Ran stood still and did not take it.
"It's okay, Teacher Li. If you treat me as a friend, then don't worry about these things."
After saying that, she walked straight ahead. Li Xin was taken aback, his gaze following her figure as it moved away.
Three or four high school girls in uniforms rushed past her, laughing and joking.
She slightly turned to the side to let them pass.
The fan above spun continuously, bringing a slight coolness to the summer night.
Just like her movements, which were so light that they went unnoticed yet felt comfortable.
After settling the bill, the three of them shouldered their bags and gently patted their slightly rounded bellies as they left the battlefield.
Through this gathering, the three formed an alliance and agreed to continue fighting side by side next time.
...
Li Xin and Lu Qisheng were heading home in the same direction.
Shu Ran bid them farewell and boarded the bus.
The bus at seven o'clock was lively; some were rushing out to meet friends, while others were just finishing work and hurrying home for dinner.
Shu Ran was lucky; just as she got on the bus, someone was getting off, freeing up two or three seats.
She carefully held onto the railing and chose a window seat to sit down.
The bus started moving.
Shu Ran had been tired all day and finally could sit quietly for a while.
She gently leaned against the window, gazing outside.
The streets flashed by her eyes, one after another.
With the noise gone, only silence remained.
In her mind, she kept replaying what Director Shang had said today.
Three million, in one week.
He spoke with confidence, but in reality, she had no idea how to come up with that amount.
What could she do to raise three million?
Who would lend her such a large sum?
She thought, as a sense of worry quietly crept into her heart.
...
The bus stopped, and a couple got on.
Intimately close, they were wrapped up in each other.
Their voices were a bit loud.
Shu Ran frowned slightly, truly unwilling to have her rare moment of quiet contemplation disturbed.
But this was a public bus, and everyone had their freedom of speech.
Shu Ran sat up straight, reached for her bag beside her, and took out her phone and earphone cord.
Putting on the earphones, she slowly opened her phone.
The screen displayed that it was in airplane mode.
This was a small habit she had developed before going to work every day.
She slid down the screen to turn off airplane mode.
Just after hanging up, a call from an unknown number came in, startling Shu Ran.
A strange number appeared on the screen.
She felt a strange sensation inside.
Shu Ran didn't answer, just quietly watched it ring.
After two minutes, the call automatically disconnected.
She unlocked her screen, taken aback.
What major event had happened?
It showed 28 missed calls and 7 messages.
Among them, 26 were from the unknown number, and 2 were from her mother.
She was puzzled about who the owner of this unknown number was.
She opened the messages.
And she soon found out the answer.
Today, she was so distracted by what Director Shang said that she completely forgot about Qin Xian's invitation to dinner yesterday.
Thinking of Qin Xian, she suddenly recalled something he had said.
"I can inject funds into the kindergarten so it can continue operating."
"But I have one condition."
"Marry me."
Marriage.
Marrying Qin Xian would allow her and her father's memories to remain, preserving what her father wanted to protect.
All the problems she was currently worried about could be resolved.
The temptation was immense.
...
The bus wound its way from the food street to South District.
South District is far from the city center. The economy here has not kept pace with development, so it has yet to be renovated. Old houses stand tall, but no one lives in them anymore.
Only a few old neighborhoods remained, still somewhat lively.
Shu Ran got off the car and walked alone on her way home.
The road was not serene; some young people were jogging at night, elderly folks were practicing Tai Chi, and children were laughing and chasing each other.
Under the moonlight, her shadow stretched long, accompanying her as she walked slowly.
It was only when she reached the old, rusty door of her building that the shadow bid her farewell.
Shu Ran arrived at her doorstep and rummaged through her bag for the keys. Just then, her phone suddenly flashed; she glanced at it and saw it was another call from her mom.
Bending down, she inserted the key into the lock, and with a click, the door opened.
"Mom, why are you calling me?" Shu Ran said as she closed the door with a thud and casually placed her bag on the cabinet.
A response came from the living room, mixed with the sound of the television; she couldn't hear it clearly.
After changing into her slippers, she rotated her neck and stretched her back before lazily heading toward the living room.
"Mom."
Shu Mother was sitting on the sofa, busy making tea. Upon seeing her return, she exclaimed with excitement, "Hey, Shu Ran, you're back! Look who it is!"
At the entrance of the living room, which is located in the upper left corner, one cannot see the left side of the living room while standing at the door.
Upon hearing this, Shu Ran walked into the living room.
Qin Xian was sitting gracefully on the sofa, holding a cup of tea in his long fingers, leisurely savoring it.
Hearing her voice, he looked up and glanced at her with a smug expression in his eyes.
Shu Ran's expression suddenly stiffened. Oh my God, who could tell her why Qin Xian was in her house?
And why was her mother telling her this in a tone that sounded like she was giving her a surprise?
Shu Mother urged her, "Shu Ran, come on, sit down. Why are you just standing there?"
Seeing her slow movements, she thought Shu Ran was shy and teased Qin Xian, saying, "Our Shu Ran is shy and easily embarrassed. Please don't mind her."
"How could I mind that, Auntie? A girl who gets shy is a good girl," he said while casting a meaningful glance at Shu Ran.
Listening to this, Shu Mother's fondness for Qin Xian grew even more.
What mother wouldn't like others praising her daughter, especially when it's from such an outstanding young man?
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