At the same restaurant as last time, even at the same table, Liu Jingze scanned the code with his phone and, while looking at the menu, said, "I recently got a bit more pocket money, so this meal is on me to repay the one you treated me to last time."
He Kao: "Why did you bring your phone today?"
Liu Jingze: "My mom insisted I bring it, saying it'd be easier to reach me if needed, and the class teacher agreed."
Two dishes and one soup, plus two bowls of rice, were soon served. Liu Jingze picked up his chopsticks and said again, "Thank you for your help this time."
He Kao: "No need for thanks, even if I hadn't come to find you, you could've solved it by yourself. But I'm not sure if you're satisfied with what I did?"
Liu Jingze didn't answer but instead asked, "I know you have many questions, but I want to ask you first, what were your thoughts in doing so?"
