Chapter 2 The Ungrateful Childhood Sweetheart 2

We only worked odd jobs together at the restaurant during winter and summer vacations.

At first, the original owner felt a little guilty, after all, Jiang Xiaomei had been too good to him.

But as time went on, he owed Jiang Xiaomei too much to repay, so he put all that behind him.

He was also dazzled by the abundance of universities.

Seeing the glamorous female classmates at school, he would subconsciously compare Jiang Xiaomei to them and feel that she was not good enough for him. He thought he should break up with her after graduation and finding a job.

Actually, he had also felt romantic feelings while he was in school.

However, he knew how hard-won all of this was, as the original owner cherished his reputation.

His affair with Jiang Xiaomei couldn't stand scrutiny, and even if their relationship were exposed one day, he couldn't afford to have a scandal at school.

So the original owner suppressed her inner turmoil, pretending not to see the love letters others were handing her, and trying not to pay too much attention to the wealthy female classmate she liked.

He cannot ruin his future.

And so, I persevered until I graduated from university.

During this period, neither he nor Jiang Xiaomei returned to their hometown, and they tacitly avoided mentioning their families.

When he graduated, the original owner mustered up the courage to ask the goddess for her contact information, but unexpectedly she refused.

"We're just classmates, and we won't have any contact after graduation, so there's no need for this contact information," the girl said politely.

However, the original owner persisted: "Precisely because we were classmates and it will be difficult to see each other again in the future, that's why I want to ask you for your contact information."

"Wan Jie, actually, all these years, I've felt for you..."

Before the original owner could finish speaking, the goddess interrupted him:

"Ji, we've only been classmates all these years."

The original owner understood the rejection.

He persisted: "Why? Is it because of work? Or do you think I'm not a local?"

"If it's work..."

"Ji, my family and I ate at Xinxin Restaurant during the summer vacation."

The original owner thought she was disgusted by her past as a waitress, and instantly felt extremely embarrassed.

Unexpectedly, she said, "Actually, the girl who came to the school to give you things wasn't your sister at all, was she?"

"She's a good girl. She must have had a tough time during your university years. I hope you won't let her down."

Something even more embarrassing than what had just happened occurred.

The original owner blushed repeatedly, realizing that the goddess had seen through his own flaws and the filth in his heart.

This is worse than killing him.

After fleeing in panic, he felt that Jiang Xiaomei had told him that when he saw the goddess at the restaurant, he refused to go out to serve the food, which made Jiang Xiaomei realize that he really liked someone else.

She deliberately told her goddess.

After returning home, he had a big argument with Jiang Xiaomei.

When questioned about why she told her classmates about their relationship, Jiang Xiaomei was bewildered. She had never said anything like that, and she didn't know any of the original owner's other classmates besides the people in her dormitory.

The original owner said some very hurtful things: "If it weren't for me, you would still be in that village, either working hard for them or already married to someone in the village."

"What else are you dissatisfied with? Why did you tell her about our relationship?"

"You think you can tie me down like this? Look at yourself, you're just a middle school student, do you think we're a good match?"

"I just graduated and received three job offers in one day. My future looks bright. What about you?"

"Still working as a waiter at that restaurant."

The things people say when they're in a good mood are often the most hurtful.

Jiang Xiaomei finally understood.

The man in front of her had always disliked her. He had someone he liked at school, and now that person knew about their relationship, he was very angry.

He graduated.

Tuition and living expenses are no longer required.

So now I want to kick myself.

Everything that the other colleagues in the store predicted came true.

Jiang Xiaomei didn't argue with the original owner; she just stared at him blankly.

Watching him talk about how bad he is, and seeing him list out all his shortcomings.

Over the past few years, she has been working too hard and not getting enough rest, and she hasn't taken care of herself. She looks several years older than Ji Huaizhi.

And what about him?

He just graduated from university, has a bright future, and is quite good-looking. How could he possibly be interested in a waitress like her?

You weren't like this before.

Jiang Xiaomei's tears were worthless to the original owner.

"What should I do? Do you think that just because I spent your money, I belong to you? Jiang Xiaomei, look at yourself! Where is the woman you are now?"

"People who don't know better might think you're my mom."

"Let's break up, we're not compatible."

The original owner felt a sense of relief when she said the words "break up," and turned her head away upon seeing the despair in her eyes.

I know you're good to me, but I can't lie to myself and continue being with you.

"Don't try to morally blackmail me by saying I spent your money. I'll pay you back when I have money at work."

After saying that, he left her alone in the dilapidated house and turned to leave.

Jiang Xiaomei looked around; that was when they had just arrived in the provincial capital.

Things were fine back then.

At first, the original owner felt guilty, but more than that, she felt relieved.

He felt he had finally gotten rid of this burden.

After earning his internship salary, the first thing he did was buy himself a nice set of clothes, completely forgetting about paying back the money.

With his goddess classmate Wan Jie gone, he set his sights on his rich and beautiful female colleague at the company.

I would occasionally think of Jiang Xiaomei, but I would immediately put her out of my mind and tell myself, "Look, I've met better people since we broke up."

He eventually won the heart of his beloved, but she asked him to quit his job.

Since office romances are not allowed, one of them has to leave.

So the person who left was the original owner.

The original owner was unwilling, as the company offered good benefits, and he wanted the rich and beautiful woman to quit her job: "If I quit my job, your family will definitely not agree to our relationship."

"And you know, I'm not well-off. I had to work part-time to support myself while I was in school. If I lost my job, I would have no source of income."

Unexpectedly, the other party nonchalantly replied, "If you don't have living expenses, I'll give you some."

“My family won’t disagree either, because we originally wanted to find a son-in-law who would live with us. You just take good care of the family, and I’ll go out and earn money to support the family.”

The original owner thought he had misheard.

Only good-for-nothings would come knocking, but the rich and beautiful woman directly issued an ultimatum.

"If you don't want to, then let's break up."

The original owner couldn't bear to give up his job or his beautiful, rich, and charming girlfriend.

In the end, I gritted my teeth and agreed.