Chapter 59: A Snack Spree and a Surprise Request

Next day, 5:30 p.m.

Luo Su felt a twinge of sadness—her sister was gone… but not too sad, since she left a pile of cash. Gulp… sad for her departure, happy for the money. Combined…

“…”

“Ugh… feels weird.”

Shaking her head to clear odd thoughts, Luo Su clattered her cart, dashing gleefully to the snack aisle she’d eyed for days.

Yup…

Fresh off sending her sister off, she couldn’t resist the supermarket. Gotta move forward, not dwell on losses…

“Mhm…”

Lifting her head, she grabbed a big bag of candies, checking the weight. “500 grams, 13 yuan…”

“Hm…”

Then a small bag. “100 grams, 2.5 yuan… five small bags are 12.5!”

“Awesome!”

She swapped the big bag for four small ones—why not five? Hehe, the fifth’s money was her savings!

“Hmph~”

“Thrifty starts with me!”

Nodding proudly, she turned to leave. “Ugh… new chocolate…” Hesitating, “13 yuan for 100 grams… pricey.”

“Ugh, whatever!”

Grabbing it, she patted her chest, convincing herself, “A man’s gotta treat himself!”

“Hmph…”

With her snack haul, she headed to checkout. Why not buy more with her newfound wealth? Hmph, big reason!

(Having faced…)

(Famine, a squirrel always saves a nut…)

Even with a full pantry, Luo Su kept “survival coins” in her pocket~

“Ugh…”

Snacks bought, she tiptoed, scanning—long checkout lines. Blinking, she decided to check the discount aisle. Maybe score cheap eats!

…

[Today’s Deals]

[Glacier Mineral Water]

[Original ¥19.90 → Shock Price ¥18.80!!!]

Her paw froze—counting, “Ones… tens… hundred… only 1.1 yuan off?!” Poking the tag, “This is a deal? Insulting my intelligence!”

(At least 15% off…)

Next one.

[Original ¥4.90 Lao Tan Beef Noodles, Now ¥3.80]

“!!!”

Tiptoeing excitedly, she barely reached the discount shelf. “Mhm, one yuan off, perfect for a sausage!”

(Totally forgetting…)

(Who mocked weak discounts…)

“Lalala!”

Hopping, balancing a huge noodle pack on her head, she reached the sausage shelf, but…

“??!”

“Ugh, no way!”

Luo Su realized her height’s downside. Her favorite sausage, up high—she couldn’t reach, even on tiptoes!

“No way I’m beat!”

Huffing, she shoved her cart aside, stretching, jumping. “Just… a bit more!”

…

“Phew…”

Slumping on the floor, she sulked, questioning life. Unreachable… no sausage for her noodles.

She could’ve…

Stood on the cart…

But too scared. One slip, bowling down the aisle, shelves crashing.

(She’d…)

(Have to sell herself to pay!)

“Hahaha…”

“???” Hearing laughter, she turned, fuming. Laughing at her? She’s so cute—how rude!

“Jiang Ning?!”

Instantly excited. Hmph, her sausage savior arrived just in time!

“Hmph… need help~?”

Jiang Ning approached. Yup… she’d secretly recorded Luo Su’s sausage struggle but wouldn’t tell!

“Of course!”

Luo Su grabbed her hand happily.

“Hold on~”

Jiang Ning pocketed her phone, tiptoeing to grab the sausage—“noodle buddy.” Curiously, “Just noodles for dinner?”

“Nope!”

Hugging the noodles, Luo Su boasted, “Emergency stash! For late-night hunger, no need to go out.”

“Mhm.”

Jiang Ning nodded, impressed. The kid adapted to human life fast!

“By the way,”

Luo Su glanced around, puzzled. “Where’s Jiang Cha?”

She thought…

Those sisters were always glued together!

“Big sis…”

Jiang Ning’s mood dipped. Luo Su was curious but, seeing her reluctance, switched topics. “Heading home after?”

“Yup…”

Jiang Ning nodded. “Some stuff to do.”

“Okay…”

Luo Su added, “Be safe.” Jiang Ning chuckled, pinching her cheek. “You be safe~”

“G-got it!”

Clutching her red cheeks, Luo Su huffed, turning away. Always treating her like a kid, when they’re nearly the same age!

(As for…)

(Saying “be safe,” just politeness!)

“Mhm.”

Jiang Ning nodded, pushing Luo Su’s cart to help pay, but was stopped. “I-I’ve got money.” Luo Su puffed her chest, guarding her cart proudly.

“Alright!” Jiang Ning smiled.

So cute. After a pause, “Su Xi, can I ask a favor?”

“What?”

Luo Su blinked. A favor from the bad girl? She’d take it!

“Can you look after my sister?”

“Huh???”

Luo Su doubted her ears. Jiang Ning continued, “After midterms, I’m going home… but sis is down. Can you visit her…”

“Of course!”

Before she finished, Luo Su patted her chest confidently. “But, ugh, can I get the PC password…” Blinking expectantly.

“Sure!”

Jiang Ning whispered, “060108…”

“Ugh…”

Luo Su nodded seriously—she might’ve learned Jiang Ning’s birthday! A gift later? Gulp… gotta, but what does she like?

“See ya!”

Jiang Ning waved, serious. “Counting on you, Su Xi!” “Mhm!” Luo Su shrugged. She’d visit in dreams anyway… same thing!