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nXi Ning ran down the stairs. “You…… why did you come here?”

nSong Zhou approached and stretched out his hand to support Xi Ning. “The teacher asked me to visit you.”

nXi Ning didn’t believe a word.

nClasses were not over yet, so Song Zhou probably took leave and came here alone according to his memory from his last visit.

nIt was impossible to say that he was not happy. Xi Ning suppressed the expression on his face and said to the servant who was still standing beside him, “He is indeed my classmate. You can go back to work.”

nThe servant answered and left. Xi Ning led Song Zhou toward the living room. “Don’t you need to attend class?”

n“No need.” Song Zhou didn’t explain further. He put his schoolbag on the corner of the sofa, and carefully looked at Xi Ning’s face. “Have you eaten anything?”

nXi Ning nodded. “I just ate a little bit.”

nHe was still hungry now. Did Song Zhou come here just to cook for him?

nXi Ning was ashamed to ask directly and took the initiative to pour Song Zhou a glass of water. Song Zhou took the glass and took a few sips of water slowly but didn’t say anything.

nWas it true that Song Zhou just came to visit him?

nXi Ning was hesitating to ask Song Zhou. He sat next to Song Zhou and was looking at him from time to time, obviously hinting at Song Zhou.

nAfter a long while, Song Zhou said slowly. “Is there anything I can help with?”

nXi Ning thought, of course there was.

nBut if he wanted to give Song Zhou money as a reward for cooking for him, how could he express it more appropriately? While he was distressed, Song Zhou said, “Are you hungry?”

nSeeing that he took the initiative to ask, Xi Ning honestly replied. “Yes.”

nNow that there was no one else in the living room, Song Zhou asked again. “You said at school that you can only eat what I give?”

n“Yes,” Xi Ning swore to Song Zhou for fear that he would not believe him, “What I said is true, I don’t have to lie to you…… I’m embarrassed to have troubled you so many times for lunch before, so…..”.

nBefore Xi Ning finished speaking, Song Zhou interrupted him. “Okay, I believe you.”

n“Would you like me to make you something to eat?” Song Zhou tempted Xi Ning. “Since you are unwell today, I’ll just make something light. Do you have any ingredients at home?”

nHe intentionally chose to come at this time. He estimated that the cooking auntie was most likely absent at this time. It was more convenient this way. Although the things he made were not as good as the cooking auntie’s, Song Zhou thought they still tasted good.

nXi Ning nodded quickly. “Yes, there should still be ingredients in the kitchen. You can just cook some porridge.”

nSong Zhou was satisfied but didn’t show any expression on his face. It seemed that cooking for Xi Ning was just as easy as lifting a finger for him. “If you want me to help you in the future, just say it directly.”

nHe got up and walked towards the kitchen. He remembered where the place was the last time he was there. Xi Ning followed him. “I’m so sorry to waste your time…… How about this, I usually didn’t use up my pocket money, I……”

nSong Zhou suddenly stopped and turned around. Xi Ning almost ran into him.

n“You don’t need to pay.” Song Zhou stared at Xi Ning longingly. “I don’t need it.”

nXi Ning was unaware of this. He was still immersed in his gratitude to Song Zhou. Since Song Zhou didn’t need money, he would not mention this matter anymore and would look for other opportunities to compensate him in the future.

nThe cooking auntie had just purchased ingredients at noon. Xi Ning had a stomach ache today, so Song Zhou cooked two dishes and a large portion of pumpkin porridge.

nIt takes some time to cook porridge. Song Zhou said to Xi Ning during the waiting time while it was cooking, “I have prepared extra porridge. If you are hungry at night, you can heat it up and eat it.”

nXi Ning had been watching him cooking in the kitchen, and nodded obediently after hearing this. “Okay, thank you.”

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