After asking around, they learned the nearest convenience store was near the basketball court. The two walked for a while longer under the scorching sun, already drenched in sweat.

Chen An picked up two bottles of ice-cold water and paused before opening one for her: “Can you drink cold beverages?”

Cheng Lele took it, directly twisted it open, and drank more than half the bottle. After recovering a bit, she asked the auntie at the checkout counter: “Sister, could I ask you—where is the teaching building for the machinery repair class?”

Chen An glanced at the auntie’s graying temples, admiring Cheng Lele’s audacity in calling her “sister.”

The auntie said, “The teaching buildings are all in that building on the south side. Just go there and ask a student—they’ll know.”

“Thank you, sister. May your business prosper!”

Seeing her politeness, the auntie asked an extra question: “Are you also here looking for Shao Kang?”

Cheng Lele’s eyes widened in amazement: “Sister, can you tell fortunes?”

The auntie said proudly, “Ha! I can tell you’re not from this school. Anyone coming here asking about machinery repair must be looking for Shao Kang. Don’t bother running to the teaching building—Shao Kang is playing basketball on that court up ahead.”

Cheng Lele shaded her eyes with her hand and gazed into the distance. Figures moved on the basketball court, and cheers could be heard from time to time.

Cheng Lele said, “Sister, give me two more bottles of Mizone and a bag to put them in.”

The auntie asked, “Do you want this?” The auntie handed over a headband with a pair of small red horns on it—the kind people wear to concerts.

Cheng Lele asked with confusion, “This is—?”

The auntie said puzzledly, “Shao Kang likes playing basketball—what’s it called again? Ah, streetball. His support color is red. This is essential for watching games—you didn’t know?”

Cheng Lele nodded: “I know, I know.” Then she put the little horns into the bag as well.

Walking out of the convenience store, Chen An asked, “Is Shao Kang the person you want to discuss cooperation with?”

“Yes.”

“You couldn’t set up a meeting with him, so you came here to catch him?”

“Yes.”

“You don’t need to go to such lengths, do you?”

“Older brother, look—people even have support items for him. Asking him to be a campus image spokesperson, making three visits isn’t too much, is it?” As she spoke, Cheng Lele ran toward the basketball court.