Chapter 752: Queuing
Tang Yuchan had just finished speaking when she grabbed Zhang Tao and they made their way together to the store. Being a popular online spot, it had attracted a sizable crowd, necessitating a bit of a queue.
So, there they stood in line, feeling the soreness in their feet grow with time, truly on the verge of giving up. Yet, when they considered how long they had already stood there and the number of people that had lined up behind them, the thought of leaving now only to queue up again later seemed like a waste of time.
The ache in her feet was genuine, and her craving today was particularly strong. Ack! The dilemma was real; what should she do? However, Yuchan took consolation in the fact that she was faring slightly better than Zhang Tao. As she looked at him struggling with an assortment of shopping bags and still keeping her company in line, her own discomfort seemed less significant.
"Aren’t you tired carrying all of that? Hand some over to me, I’ll help you carry it. It’s already a bit embarrassing that you’ve spent so much; I’d feel terrible if you had to carry everything too. Later on, I’ll buy you a milk tea from here—they’re really delicious, especially since they’re ’influencer picks’. You could also go rest over there for a bit."
As Tang Yuchan spoke, she was actually testing the waters to see if he would let her carry the bags and if he would leave her by herself to rest. She wanted to gauge his behavior after an outing, which was a clever way to test a man’s character.
Zhang Tao was indeed feeling tired; it had been ages since he last exercised, and he hadn’t expected it to be this strenuous. Nevertheless, how could he allow a lady to queue alone while he rested? That just wouldn’t be right. It should be her resting instead.
"I saw a few seats over there just now. Take some of the items and go put them on the table. I’m having a bit of trouble carrying all these bags. Once you’ve set them down, just wait for me there. Send me a message about what you want to drink, and I’ll order for you. There’s no need for you to stand here, especially in heels—it has to be uncomfortable.
It would be easier for you to wait there. Plus, I’d have someone managing my stuff, making things much lighter for me. It’s better for you to get some rest than suffer here with me. Go on, take the heavier things over there. If I wasn’t worried about losing our spot, I would’ve already helped you carry it to the table. Don’t worry, I will definitely order something you like."