It had to be said that Xiao Yu had a natural talent for driving, though she was a little flustered when she first got behind the wheel, unable to quite get the feel of it.
After driving a few hundred meters, she relaxed and was gradually able to control the steering wheel with one hand.
"Slow down, don't rush. Also, if you see any police, try to avoid them. Your school uniform is too conspicuous."
"Then I'll take off my uniform."
Xiao Yu stopped the car and took off her uniform, revealing a thin undershirt.
"Wangzai Little Biscuits?" Guo Xuyang glanced at her and, on a whim, said.
"What are you talking about? I'm just starting to develop, okay?" Xiao Yu puffed out her chest proudly.
"We'll talk about it when you're fully developed. Don't keep swaying in front of me."
"I know."
"Know what?" Guo Xuyang couldn't help but look at her.
"I know why you mentioned papayas. I just remembered that papayas have that effect." Xiao Yu said belatedly.
"Come back and buy some for me."
"Ah? Okay, no problem. As much as you want."
"You said that."
"Of course I did. If you want, I can have the fruit shop owner deliver them to you on time. As long as you don't find it too cloying."
"Are they not tasty?"
"Sweet and delicious, but a bit cloying if you eat too much."
"It's fine, I don't mind. I want to grow up."
"Growing up is good, but haste makes waste. You have to take it step by step."
"How come I feel like you're teasing me right now?"
"No, I'm not?"
"You said 'eat tofu'."
"That's a metaphor, isn't it? You're overthinking it. Besides, even if I wanted to 'eat you', you'd have to be available."
"Don't look down on people."
Xiao Yu said resentfully and started the car, driving towards the school.
When they reached the school gate, Guo Xuyang saw that the guard was the same old man from the morning.
"Uncle, please open the gate and let my little sister in." Guo Xuyang smiled and handed him a cigarette.
"What time is it? Why are you only arriving now?" The gate guard clearly didn't recognize Guo Xuyang and the others.
"We had to go see the doctor, and we rushed but still missed the appointment. We could only take her in the afternoon. Fortunately, everything is fine."
"Oh, it's you. You can go in then." The gate guard opened the gate.
As Guo Xuyang tried to follow, he was stopped again.
"You can't go in. The students are still in class. You reek of alcohol, and it's not appropriate for others to see you like this."
"Xiao Yu, you go get it yourself then. I'll wait for you in the car."
"Okay, you go buy a bottle of water to drink." Xiao Yu waved at him and went in.
Guo Xuyang checked the time; it was almost four o'clock. He hadn't expected lunch to last so long. Just then, his phone rang.
"Where are you?" Li Minxi's voice came from the phone.
"Outside. Just finished eating. What's up?"
"What do you mean 'what's up'? My parents are here. Aren't you going to pick them up?"
"I drank quite a bit at lunch. Why don't you let Xiao Li go instead?"
"She can't, she's new to this, and I don't trust her."
"Then let Brother Qi or the others go. Aren't there several people on the west side?"
"Alright then. When are you coming back?"
"I'm coming home for dinner tonight."
"You drank so much, you shouldn't be wandering around. Find a place to rest for a while."
"It's fine. Please send my regards to Uncle and Auntie."
"I know. Goodbye." Li Minxi hung up the phone.
Guo Xuyang looked at the phone in his hand and then remembered that Xiao Yu didn't have a phone. He turned and walked towards a nearby store.