Chapter 13
“Boss, give me two boxes of water.”
As soon as he entered the small shop, Qi Lin greeted the shop owner skillfully.
Rich and carefree, Qi Lin was a frequent customer of the school convenience store.
Although he had only transferred to the school a month ago, he had already become familiar with the owner.
“No problem. A-Qiang, move two boxes of water out for Young Master Lin.”
The shop owner chuckled and called his silly son to carry the goods.
Because Qi Lin drove a luxury car to school and spent money generously, the shop owner jokingly started calling him Young Master Lin.
“Heh, you really think when people call you Young Master Lin they’re flattering you? Who knows how they’re cursing you as an idiot in their hearts.”
Seeing Qi Lin chatting warmly with the shop owner, Wang Cheng, who followed behind like a little lackey, felt sour inside.
If Qi Lin heard what Wang Cheng said, he would definitely scoff.
Wang Cheng had received so many favors from Qi Lin, yet when Qi Lin encountered difficulties later, he chose to stab him in the back.
After Qi Lin’s family went bankrupt, he returned to his former school and chatted with the shop owner about life.
Not only did the shop owner not look down on Qi Lin, he even gave him water for free and tossed him a pack of cigarettes before he left.
Not flattering someone when they’re successful, and not mocking them when they’re down—the shop owner handled things quite well.
Compared to him, Wang Cheng wasn’t even worthy of carrying his shoes.
“Wang Cheng, take whatever you want to eat or drink.”
Qi Lin took out a cigarette, lit it, and spoke casually to Wang Cheng.
Normally, the shop owner didn’t sell cigarettes to students, but he made an exception for Qi Lin.
Wang Cheng had been waiting for Qi Lin to say exactly that. His face lit up with joy as he started picking things.
However, he had gotten a little smarter.
While grabbing snacks, he paused and tested Qi Lin.
“Just to be clear—this time I didn’t bring any money. I really can’t treat you.”
Hearing this, Qi Lin felt a wave of contempt inside.
But on the surface he smiled and flicked the ash from his cigarette.
“Don’t worry. I’ll pay this time.”
With those words, Wang Cheng finally relaxed.
He grabbed a huge pile of snacks from the store—about seventy or eighty yuan worth.
The shop owner beside them kept shaking his head.
This was the first time he had seen someone shamelessly exploit a friend like this.
He felt sorry for Qi Lin for having such a friend.
Wang Cheng didn’t take any water, since Qi Lin had already bought two boxes—there would definitely be some for him.
“Young Master Lin, all these items come to 168. I’ve rounded it down for you—just give me 160.”
The shop owner set down the calculator and said cheerfully.
Qi Lin didn’t rush to pay. Instead, he glanced at Wang Cheng.
That sudden look startled Wang Cheng.
He just knew it—Qi Lin must be planning to trick him again and make him pay.
Wang Cheng had already decided that no matter what Qi Lin said this time, he wouldn’t fall for it again.
At worst he would just put the snacks back.
But this time Wang Cheng really misunderstood Qi Lin.
“Recently my body’s been a bit weak—muscle fatigue. I can’t carry heavy things. Wang Cheng, how about you help carry these?”
Qi Lin rubbed his shoulder and smiled as he glanced at the two boxes of water on the ground.
Gulp.
Wang Cheng immediately understood—Qi Lin wanted him to carry the water.
Although Wang Cheng was 1.8 meters tall, he only weighed about 130 pounds, the tall-and-skinny type.
Carrying one box would be manageable, but two boxes might break his back.
But if he refused, another problem appeared.
What if Qi Lin suddenly decided not to pay?
Looking at the pile of snacks in his hands, Wang Cheng felt extremely reluctant.
“Wang Cheng, you’re not suffering from kidney weakness, are you? A guy who’s 1.8 meters tall can’t even carry two boxes of water?”
Seeing Wang Cheng remain silent, Qi Lin asked in an exaggerated tone of surprise.
Men hated being called weak in that way.
It wasn’t exactly moral coercion, but it was even more disgusting than that.
“Who said I can’t carry them? Two boxes of water—easy.”
The moment Wang Cheng heard Qi Lin imply he was weak, he couldn’t stand it.
Gritting his teeth, he said, “Boss, give me a hand and put the two boxes on my shoulders.”
“Sure, no problem.”
The shop owner immediately grinned.
He was a smart man. He had seen clearly how Wang Cheng had been exploiting Qi Lin lately.
He disliked Wang Cheng’s hypocritical act of tricking Qi Lin into paying.
Now that he had a chance to knock down the kid’s arrogance, he was quite pleased.
Thud!
The moment the two boxes landed on Wang Cheng’s shoulders, he realized how heavy they were.
They nearly crushed the life out of him.
Fortunately, Qi Lin finally paid the money.
“Damn it… carrying two boxes of water in exchange for a bag of snacks. Why do I feel like a laborer?”
Wang Cheng cursed inwardly.
They returned to the classroom.
“Xiao Shuai, hurry and help unload this.”
By now Wang Cheng’s face had turned the color of pig liver, clearly reaching his physical limit.
He was hunched over miserably.
On the way back, he had already asked Qi Lin why he bought so much water.
Qi Lin told him it was to give to their classmates.
“Trying to win over the class by going around me? Not that easy.”
Wang Cheng had sneered in his heart at the time.
He had already made up his mind—once they reached the classroom, he would say that both he and Qi Lin bought the water together for everyone.
If there was goodwill to be gained, he would take half of it.
After all, he was the one who carried the water to the classroom. No matter what, he had contributed.
Qi Lin wouldn’t expose him… right?
However, just as Wang Cheng finished unloading the two boxes with help from his friend and hadn’t even caught his breath yet—
“I’ve been here for a month now since transferring. Thanks for everyone’s care. Today I’m treating everyone to water—there’s enough for everybody.”
Qi Lin clapped his hands to attract the class’s attention and said with a smile.
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