Chapter 38: Take It and Use It

"Keep it a secret, never tell anyone. The one who’s short of money in the five elements is you, Shi Qingqing."

Shi Qingqing nodded and placed two more pieces of food on her plate. "About the family heirloom phone..."

"I saw it with my own eyes—your grandfather gave it to your father, and your father gave it to you."

Shi Qingqing was very satisfied and let her have the rest.

At that moment, Senior Sheng Chao walked over with a tray of food.

He smiled warmly. "Hello, you two!"

Zhang Xiaotu quickly made room for him. "Hello, Senior!"

But Sheng Chao didn’t sit next to Zhang Xiaotu; instead, he took the seat beside Shi Qingqing. "Qingqing, didn’t we agree to have lunch together? Why didn’t you wait for me?"

Shi Qingqing cleared her throat. "Senior, to be honest, we’re not that familiar with each other. Really, returning your lost wallet was just the right thing to do. Anyone else would have done the same. You don't need to thank me too much."

Sheng Chao gazed at her, looking dashing. "Finding my wallet was fate between us. There aren’t many kind-hearted girls like you these days."

Shi Qingqing could only laugh awkwardly.

Kind-hearted? Honest?

He was overthinking it!

The day she found the wallet, she’d picked it up, saw there was no cash inside, and was just about to toss it back when Sheng Chao, the owner, appeared.

She had no choice but to return it—was there even a chance to keep it?

"I heard you have an antique phone, and Young Master Zhan even spoke to you today?"

"That’s right!"

"Zhan is not in the same social circle as us. It’s best if we don’t get too close to him," Sheng Chao said, scooping a piece of beef from his plate and offering it to Shi Qingqing.

Without a word, Shi Qingqing picked up her plate and subtly moved it away.

"Senior Sheng, you must be joking. You’re not in our circle either. It’s better if we keep a certain distance."

"Are you pushing me away? Qingqing, do you believe in love at first sight?" Sheng Chao asked affectionately.

Off to the side, Zhang Xiaotu felt instantly neglected, like a dog left out in the cold!

At that moment, only gnawing on spare ribs could soothe her wounded soul.

Shi Qingqing was speechless, then answered decisively, "I don’t believe in it."

Had she truly become lucky in love lately? Why did she keep running into handsome, wealthy men one after another?

National heartthrob Zhan Su—Shi Qingqing could accept that!

Not to mention, his stunning looks were enough to make anyone swoon with just one glance…

But as for Senior Sheng Chao, he should just go to bed. She felt nothing at all for him, and there was even a faint sense of aversion.

Something just felt off…

While Shi Qingqing was lost in thought, Sheng Chao smiled, pulled a brand-new Fruit 7 phone from his pocket, and handed it to her. "Your old phone must be on its last legs. This is the latest Fruit 7 from my family’s store. Take it."

Zhang Xiaotu’s mouth formed an O, and she shot Shi Qingqing a series of envious, jealous, and resentful looks.

Shi Qingqing was startled too. "Senior, this is too much. Returning lost items was just my duty, there’s no need for such a big gift."

"We’ve known each other for a while now. As friends, it’s nothing to give a small present. Just take it."

"I can’t accept such generosity for nothing, Senior. We’re finished eating, so we’ll be off now."

With that, she grabbed Zhang Xiaotu and stood up.

Zhang Xiaotu protested, "Hey, I’m not full yet! My braised spare ribs…"

There were still three pieces left, which Zhang Xiaotu stuffed into her mouth, cheeks bulging.