Chapter 15 A Silent Slap in the Face (1/2)

The next morning, Su Xiaoxiao had already finished preparing breakfast when Xiao Bing got up. Xiao Bing was really comforted when he realized that his breakfast was also prepared.

Xiao Bing greeted with a smile, ”Good morning.”

Su Xiaoxiao seemed to have forgotten what had happened last night. Or perhaps she didn't want to mention it anymore. “Good morning.” She replied, indifferent, while eating a piece of sponge cake in a bowl.

Xiao Bing sat down and picked up a small spoon. He scooped up a spoonful of sponge cake. There was also a plate of steamed buns beside it. The taste of the sponge cake was perfect. Xiao Bing could not help praising, ”Did you make it by yourself? It's really good!”

Even though she was still unfriendly, Su Xiaoxiao was more at ease compared to yesterday. She probably felt sorry about the stomping. She finished her sponge cake and put down her spoon. She then picked up the napkin beside her and wiped her mouth. She said in a sad voice, ”I remember when I was still a child, while my parents were busy working, my sister would cook breakfast for me every day. Her best dish was sponge cake, and then I slowly learned how to make it. Unfortunately... no one has ever made it for me ever since. ”

Xiao Bing could tell it was a sensitive subject, so he quickly changed the subject. ”Were your parents always very busy?”

”My family has gotten better in recent years. How could my parents take care of the family when they had to earn money for me and my sister to go to school?” Su Xiaoxiao sighed. Her face fell when she realized she shared too much with this annoying man. ”I'll wait for you in my room. Let me know when you ready.”

Whether it was Yezi or Su Xiaoxiao, they were not happy. Even though they grew up with different backgrounds and their families were totally different. But in contrast, it seemed that Su Xiaoxiao would be happier if it weren't for her unfortunate circumstances.

Xiao Bing stopped that train of though and continued eating. He began to feel sorry for her, who with her indifferent expression, had hidden her own brand of loneliness.

After breakfast, Xiao Bing and Su Xiaoxiao left the house together. Su Xiaoxiao held the urn in her arms. For her, it was not just ashes, but it also held the comforting words of every relative of Su Peiya.

Su Xiaoxiao made a quick decision regarding the grave because she didn't need to consult others But she couldn't afford it due to her income as a college student. So they drew money from the bank card left by Su Peiya. Then Xiao Bing handed the bank card back to Su Xiaoxiao for safekeeping.

After setting up her sister's tombstone, Su Xiaoxiao looked back at Xiao Bing and said in a lonely voice, ”You go back first, I want to stay here and talk to my sister.”

”Then I'll wait for you outside.”

Su Xiaoxiao didn't refuse. After Xiao Bing walked away, she slowly sat down in front of the tombstone. Taking off the her facade, she knelt on the ground with her shoulders constantly trembling due to her crying. At first, she was just sobbing gently, but she quickly broke down into tears.

Xiao Bing, who was hiding at one side, saw the scene and sighed. His heart felt sour. Who caused all of this? After talking to Yezi, Xiao Bing no longer took on all the responsibilities upon himself. He was always thinking about getting revenge!

Xiao Bing had finished smoking two cigarettes before Su Xiaoxiao stood up from the ground. He quickly turned around and walked quietly toward the outside of the cemetery. Su Xiaoxiao, with red eyes, came out before two minutes had passed.

”Let's go.” Su Xiaoxiao still looked impassive, which made her seem strong-willed. If it weren't for her red eyes, no one would imagine that this girl had just cried her eyes out.

Xiao Bing asked, ”Where are you going?”

”School.”

”Wait, I'll call a taxi. I'll send you there since the noodle restaurant isn't too far from your school.”

Xiao Bing got a taxi. On the way to school, Su Xiaoxiao kept looking out the window, depressed. Xiao Bing didn't want to provoke another outburst, so he didn't speak either. Xiao Bing dropped Su Xiaoxiao off at her school and asked the driver to drive to the Xiaoxiao Noodle House.

When Xiao Bing entered, Li Hong, the noodle restaurant attendant, mistook him as a customer. She immediately showed an ambiguous smile after realizing it was Xiao Bing. She pointed inside the restaurant and smiled softly, ”Brother Bing, your friends are here to join us again. They just asked about you.”

Xiao Bing's heart trembled. Li Hong began to gossip before he even went in, ”Brother Bing, tell me more, for such a beauty... a few students who were having lunch said she was the campus belle of the Jiangcheng Normal University. How did you get to know each other? Is she your girlfriend?”

With a wry smile, Xiao Bing gave Li Hong a flick on her forehead and laughed, ”How old are you? You've become such a gossipmonger. She's just a friend. Don't overthink it.”

”Ouch... You bully. Be careful, I will spread some rumors to her.”

”Off you go.” Xiao Bing laughed and passed by Li Hong. He walked towards Yezi and her two best friends. Like last night, many people were looking at Yezi. Perhaps used to it, she looked very natural.

Xiao Bing laughed, ”Yezi, our noodle shop will close down if you come everyday to eat for free.”

”Such a cheapskate.” Yezi gently wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin. She then put down her chopsticks and said with disdain, ”Don't worry, you don't have to treat us today. We are here to support you today.”

Xiao Bing laughed loudly, ”Thank you for your offer.”