As soon as Qin Shi stepped out the door and into Baogong Street, he saw two bicycles leaning against the wall.
He looked at the two familiar, sneaky faces and jokingly said:
"Yuan, Cheng, long time no see. Why are you avoiding me? Xiao Zhou said you two became bosses and don't want to recognize your old, poor buddies anymore? Afraid I might borrow money from you?"
At the alley entrance, Xie Yucheng with his hair slicked back and Li Yuan in formal attire and dress shoes turned around awkwardly and said sheepishly:
"Ah Shi... Brother Qin. We heard from the neighbors that you returned to Old Factory Street, so Yuan and I came over to thank you."
After a whole summer, Xie Yucheng looked less youthful and frivolous, becoming much steadier.
"We're all friends, no need for formalities. My sister told me that the renovation of the shack was all thanks to you guys finding workers and putting in the effort, even driving the appliances back."
