If he was just giving her a ride because it was on his way, picking up a neighbor's kid from school might seem... barely plausible.
This would only make sense if the person was warm-hearted and the two families were on very good terms.
However, even though he had only met the man once, the memory of his severe, icy face was enough for Xi Zirong to know that this "neighbor big brother" was not the helpful type.
As for what would compel a neighbor to lend her his phone, Xu Su hadn't said.
But regardless of the reason, it proved their relationship wasn't so simple.
Xi Zirong stared at her, stunned. "That man... he likes you?"
Xu Su was taken aback by his directness. After a moment, she slowly nodded. "Mm, that's more or less it."
'There was no reason to hide it.'
Xi Zirong's brow furrowed in complete confusion. "Do your parents know how he feels? They just let him drive you to and from school?"
