The woman grabbed her hand warmly and started to introduce the things that new high school students should know. After going on for a while, they finally veered back onto the right path. It turned out it was all for advertising...
"You see, young girl, as a new student, you'll need a lot of things, like toothpaste, toothbrushes, and laundry detergent. I've got them all here. And now, for a special back-to-school offer, if you buy laundry detergent, you'll get a basin as a gift."
Kate was a bit confused as she listened, her hand still held by the middle-aged woman. Even if she wanted to buy something, she had to drop off her luggage first. Besides, her brother would help her prepare all the necessary supplies.
Unfortunately, the middle-aged woman seemed afraid that she would leave. She kept saying that there was still so much fun left to be had, and she couldn't refuse her enthusiasm. Kate decided to just buy something and be done with it.
"Alright, thank you, ma'ma. I... I'll just buy the laundry detergent!"
"Well, okay. And here, young lady, this basin is for you!"
The middle-aged woman, wearing a floral dress, cheerfully took the money, confidently stuffed it into her bag, and then turned around, handing a huge red plastic basin to Kate.
Pure red.
Kate was dumbfounded. This basin! It was huge!!!
It was about a meter in diameter, and with this basin in hand, she couldn't carry her luggage anymore. She had no choice but to reluctantly balance it on top of her head.
But even though it was a gift, it would be a shame to lose it since she paid for it. So, in the crowd, a rather comical scene unfolded-a slender girl in a white dress, bravely navigating the crowded streets with a plastic basin twice her width.
From a distance, she looked like a moving, colorful mushroom.
Kate quickened her pace, fleeing from this side street.
Throughout her journey, Kate moved slowly and struggled. People passing by looked at this strange girl, wondering why she bought such a big basin.
But not a single person stepped forward to help.
She began to envy those beautiful girls who didn't have to carry their luggage themselves because they were often surrounded by helpful individuals.
Just when Kate was about to give up, a exquisitely handsome boy walked through the crowd.
He was around sixteen or seventeen years old, exceptionally good-looking, with wild short hair. his features were like a sculpture, especially his narrow, deep-set eyes that exuded depth.
Wow, he was so handsome, even more than her senior whom she secretly admired back when she was in sixth grade.
But the boy in front of her was clean and clear. His face was beautifully delicate, his bright eyes were captivating, and the slight upward tilt of his eyes seemed to be able to bewitch anyone.
He was wearing a white shirt paired with black pants, and his well-defined hands were symmetrical and slender. The sunlight shone on him, casting a shadow from his long, curly lashes.
He was like a prince living in a palace, exuding elegance, and inevitably became the center of attention in the crowd.
That young man maneuvered through the crowd, walking towards her direction.
At that moment, the world went quiet, as if there were only the two of them.
It was the first time Kate had looked at a boy so directly and boldly. She shyly lowered her head, wondering if he was coming to help her with her luggage.
Three steps, two steps, one step... he was getting closer.
The owner of the sneakers stopped in front of Kate, who looked up in surprise and blushed as she stumbled over her words, "C-c-classmate, are you here to help me with my luggage?"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: She Became Rich After Divorce (Cheyenne and Kelvin)
Nice story...