After Jiang Sifan finished chatting with Huang Hui, he took Jiang Silu to the cafeteria.
While they were in line, Jiang Silu was constantly fiddling with her new phone.
When Jiang Sifan saw this, he couldn't help but tease her, "It's just an iPhone, isn't it? Is the novelty really that strong? You're still not over it."
"What are you talking about?" Jiang Silu knew Jiang Sifan was taking a dig at her, but she didn't care at all. Instead, she said directly, "I was using Mom's old phone before, and it was ridiculously laggy. Sometimes it would take forever just to open WeChat. The reason he gave me this phone, I'm guessing, is because that time it was raining, my phone kept lagging and had no signal when I was trying to pay for the car repair. That's probably why he decided to get me a new one."
Jiang Silu shot her brother a look. "After all these years, do you really think I'm that materialistic? Seriously."
Jiang Sifan knew it was true. Back then, their mother, Jiang Yixia, had wanted to buy his sister a new phone, but Jiang Silu had used their mom's old one instead.
In that respect, Jiang Silu really had made a sacrifice.
So now that she was using the new iPhone from that man, Jiang Sifan figured she might as well use it.
'Besides, that man owed them.'
Just as he was about to say a few more words to Jiang Silu, a voice came from nearby.
The cafeteria lady at the next window was asking, "Young lady, there's no money on your meal card."
Standing at the window was a girl with a nice figure.
Her pretty face was bright red, and her well-proportioned curves were visible even through her faded clothes.
Beneath her long eyelashes, her eyes were clearly filled with embarrassment and anxiety.
"There's no money? Then... can I... return this food?" She spoke in a very soft voice.
She was afraid the cafeteria lady would refuse and mock her right then and there.
Jiang Sifan recognized the girl next to him. It was Wen Wan from his class.
So he walked over and asked, "Wen Wan, what's wrong?"
When Wen Wan saw Jiang Sifan appear in front of her, she was first surprised, then said awkwardly, "It's nothing. I... I forgot to add money to my meal card... I can't pay."
Jiang Sifan glanced at the tray in the cafeteria lady's hands and saw only a single serving of a vegetable dish and some rice.
'She eats so little? No wonder Wen Wan is so thin.'
He had originally thought she was on a diet like other girls, so he hadn't thought much of it.
Jiang Sifan spoke up, "Here, I'll pay for you. I have my meal card."
With that, he turned to the cafeteria lady. "Ma'am, I'll get it. How much is it? Just key in the amount."
Seeing this, the cafeteria lady quickly entered the amount on the card reader.
Wen Wan had wanted to politely refuse, but she didn't want to hold up the other students in line, so she said gratefully, "Thank you, Sifan."
"It's nothing, we're classmates," Jiang Sifan said with a smile. "Isn't this what classmates are for? Helping each other out?"
Just then, Jiang Silu, who was still in line, shouted, "Hey, Jiang Sifan, hurry up and swipe the card! I don't have a card for your school."
"Coming," Jiang Sifan said, shooting her a look over his shoulder. "Hurry, hurry, hurry. You're going to be the death of me."
"I'm hungry!"
Wen Wan held her tray, watching Jiang Sifan and Jiang Silu laughing and talking together. Seeing how lively and cheerful the other girl was, she lowered her head and decided to find a corner to eat in.
Since there were a lot of students eating today, Jiang Sifan and Jiang Silu scanned the room with their trays, and their gazes also landed in the direction where Wen Wan was sitting.
So, Jiang Sifan led his sister to the spot opposite Wen Wan and said, "Wen Wan, you don't mind if we eat together, do you? Your table happens to be the only one with empty seats."
"I don't mind." Wen Wan shook her head and went back to eating.
At this moment, Jiang Silu noticed Wen Wan sitting in front of them. Sometimes women are like that; a single glance is enough to form a good impression.
Jiang Silu thought this girl seemed gentle, shy, and cute. She'd be a pretty good match for her brother.
At least, she was much better than that Huang Hui.
She had met Huang Hui during the summer vacation.
As a woman herself, Jiang Silu had always felt that Huang Hui wasn't right for her brother.
But unfortunately, Jiang Sifan was acting as if he'd never seen a woman before, completely set on Huang Hui.
Jiang Silu's mind started racing. She then pretended to ask, "So you two are classmates?"
Wen Wan nodded. "Yes."
Jiang Sifan then introduced her, "Her name is Wen Wan. We're in the same class."
Then Jiang Sifan looked at Wen Wan and introduced Jiang Silu. "Wen Wan, this is my younger sister, Jiang Silu."
After hearing this, Wen Wan looked up again. Although still a bit shy and bashful, she smiled faintly and said, "Hello."
"Hi there~" When Jiang Silu saw her smile, she found her even more beautiful and couldn't help but take a liking to her. "Wow! Sister Wen Wan, you're so beautiful when you smile."
Wen Wan gave an embarrassed smile.
Seeing his sister teasing and joking around, Jiang Sifan immediately cut her off. "Hey, hey, hey, don't act like you've known her forever. She's my classmate."
"So what if she's your classmate? You should feel lucky to have such a beautiful girl in your class," Jiang Silu teased.
Jiang Sifan didn't know what was up with his sister. He couldn't be bothered to deal with her and just focused on his food.
Meanwhile, Wen Wan looked at Jiang Sifan and said, "Sifan, how much was that? I can transfer it to you on WeChat."
"Don't worry about it. It's no big deal, just the price of a meal," Jiang Sifan explained.
"No, that won't do. I'm already very grateful for your help, but I have to pay you back for the meal," Wen Wan insisted.
Jiang Sifan was about to say it was just a few bucks and she didn't need to worry about paying it back.
But Jiang Silu cut in, "Sister Wen Wan, my brother's like that, he's obsessed with saving face. If you insist on paying him back, he'll actually be unhappy. Or, you could just treat him next time you two run into each other at the cafeteria."
"Oh... okay then." After hearing that, Wen Wan nodded in agreement.
"Sister Wen Wan, where are you from?"
"I'm from the Sichuan and Chongqing area."
"No wonder! I was just thinking you're so pretty and have such a sweet way of talking. So you're a Sichuan girl!" Jiang Silu's favorable impression of Wen Wan rose even higher.
Seeing Jiang Silu asking questions nonstop throughout the meal, Jiang Sifan rapped on the table. "Hey, hey, hey, has anyone ever told you not to talk while you eat?"
"Who says?"
"Ding Zhen."
Jiang Silu shot him a glare and went back to eating sullenly.
Before long, Wen Wan stood up. She looked at Jiang Sifan and Jiang Silu and said, "I'm full, so... I'll be going now."
"Okay."
"Bye, Sister Wen Wan!"
Wen Wan waved back, shyly saying goodbye to Jiang Silu.
After she left, Jiang Silu reminded him, "You should take good care of my Sister Wen Wan from now on."
"Why?" Jiang Sifan asked, confused.
"Her family's situation is pretty tough. Even tougher than ours," Jiang Silu replied.
Jiang Sifan was a little surprised. "How do you know?"
"Look at what she ordered! Just one vegetable dish and rice. Even an idiot would know she didn't dare order more."
Jiang Sifan grew curious. "Couldn't she have ordered so little simply because she was on a diet?"
"Doesn't seem like it."
Jiang Silu shook her head. "Someone on a diet doesn't have that kind of expression or attitude. As a woman, my sixth sense is super accurate, you know."
Then she looked at Jiang Sifan excitedly. "Oh, by the way, I think this girl is perfect for you."
"Jiang Silu, are you crazy? I have a girlfriend! What about Huihui?"
"Break up with her."
The next second, Jiang Sifan gave Jiang Silu a sharp rap on the head.
Jiang Silu wailed, "Jiang Sifan!! I'm telling on you! I'm gonna tell Mom!!"