"Xiao Xue, come quickly and see if there's anything you like."
"I..." Wen Tingxue pointed to the washbasin, "I just brushed my teeth, maybe next time."
Meng Xiyao frowned. How could this be?
Bian Wei was waiting for her reply.
"Then you can take a look too," Meng Xiyao said, taking her hand and pulling her over.
"He'll be buying more in a couple of days. I need to make sure he buys things I like. What if no one eats them?"
Wen Tingxue was dragged to Meng Xiyao's desk.
She looked at the table full of snacks.
Wen Tingxue really had no appetite.
"I... perhaps you shouldn't trouble your friend. I don't really like eating them..."
Meng Xiyao immediately interrupted, "Oh! Don't be so polite. You can brush your teeth again after this. Just take two!"
Seeing that she was about to force them on her, Wen Tingxue quickly pointed to two items at random.
"Alright, I'll have him bring them for you next time, but you're not allowed to brush your teeth beforehand next time," Meng Xiyao said to Wen Tingxue, her expression gentle and friendly.
It was as if they were best friends.
Wen Tingxue was dumbfounded.
What was going on?
Why did she seem like a different person?
"Oh~"
Sensing the doubt in Wen Tingxue's eyes, Meng Xiyao bit her lip shyly.
"I know I was wrong. I just got off the phone with my friend.
"I told her everything that's happened these past few days.
"And she scolded me. She said I shouldn't have spoken to You Ran's boyfriend like that.
"And I shouldn't have thrown tantrums at you all.
"You don't know, sometimes when I'm in a bad mood, I just lash out at people around me.
"I didn't really mean to target anyone, I just wanted to vent. You guys..."
She looked around meekly, her voice even softer, "You're not mad at me, are you?
"I promise I won't call out 'gege' anymore, and I'll try to control my temper.
"I know I can be annoying, I'm just a bit too enthusiastic with boys.
"But I really don't have any improper thoughts. Do you believe me?"
Meng Xiyao looked at them with sincere eyes.
Lu Youran, having eaten from Meng Xiyao's snacks, immediately said, "I believe you!"
"Thank you!" Meng Xiyao smiled happily.
Her smile seemed genuine.
Lu Youran swallowed what was in her mouth and said, "Honestly, before you came back, Xiao Xue and I were just discussing.
"How to appease you after we upset you just now."
As she spoke, she nudged Wen Tingxue with her elbow, meaning: Say something quickly!
"..."
Wen Tingxue smiled but remained silent.
She thought of Lin Yuanzhi at the dinner table and Meng Xiyao's previous actions.
Her intuition told her to be cautious.
No one knew what Meng Xiyao was up to.
After all, unusual behavior often signals hidden motives.
But the atmosphere had reached this point, and it wouldn't be appropriate to dwell on the past.
So—
"Yes, we were just surprised. We're not angry with you."
Wen Tingxue also said sincerely.
"That's great! I bought a lot of food and drinks especially to apologize."
Meng Xiyao distributed the items she had bought to everyone's tables.
...
Jiao Yutong returned from the library and was slightly surprised to see the items on her desk.
"What is this..."
"This is my apology," Meng Xiyao said immediately, her expression showing no hint of fakeness.
Jiao Yutong looked at her thoughtfully and then nodded, "Thank you."
"You're welcome, you're welcome. I have a lot more sweets here, see if there's anything you like?" Meng Xiyao pointed to a bag by her hand, her tone enthusiastic.
Jiao Yutong shook her head, "No need, I don't eat sweets at night."
Meng Xiyao was about to say, "Oh, okay."
However, as the words left her lips, she realized something was wrong.
If she had said that, Wen Tingxue might have become suspicious.
After all, her attitude towards Wen Tingxue wasn't like that.
To complete the act, Meng Xiyao insisted on cajoling Jiao Yutong.
She wouldn't let go until Jiao Yutong mentioned a favorite dessert.
Jiao Yutong was naturally reserved but had a good temperament.
She soon named her favorite sweet, and only then did Meng Xiyao let her go.
...
Returning to her seat, Meng Xiyao happily ate a small cake given by Bian Wei.
This cake was originally for Wen Tingxue.
But Wen Tingxue had too much.
Even her position as literary committee member was given to her because everyone was considerate of Wen Tingxue!
Every time she thought about this, Meng Xiyao felt uncomfortable.
So, taking a small cake from her wasn't too much, was it?
As for Bian Wei, it was his fault for appearing at such a opportune moment.
Of course, she had to make good use of him.
She knew Wen Tingxue wouldn't easily let down her guard.
But on her way to buy things, she had replayed all her annoying behaviors.
Finally, she concluded that Wen Tingxue's lack of warmth towards her was most likely due to her attitude towards boys.
Therefore, she only needed to change this aspect, or rather, make it obvious.
With time, Wen Tingxue would open up to her.
No rush, she could afford to wait.
"Yaoyao," Lu Youran asked casually as she came out of the shower, "When are you going to give me the money for the hand cream?"
A flicker of annoyance flashed in Meng Xiyao's eyes, but her face showed a troubled expression.
"This... I just bought so many things, and I still need to eat. Give me a few days. I just received my living expenses from my parents."
Lu Youran didn't think much of it, "Okay, I'm not in a hurry."
Meng Xiyao gritted her teeth.
Why rush if I'm not in a hurry!
In a few days, I'll find a way to get your boyfriend to transfer money to me!
Then, I'll use his money to pay for my hand cream!