Chapter 6 The Ungrateful Childhood Sweetheart

Jiang Xiaomei really didn't know.

"When did this happen?" I felt a pang of sadness.

"Go ask your boyfriend and see what he says." Sister Wen placed the clean bowls on the cabinet next to her.

"But don't confront her, she always likes to tattle."

After get off work, Jiang Xiaomei was surprised to find Ji Huaizhi picking her up.

There was also a conspicuous white bandage on his head.

"Why did you come to pick me up? Wasn't I telling you to rest?"

Jiang Xiaomei laughed and jumped down the steps.

"It's nothing serious, let's go back together." Ji Huaizhi looked down and frowned: "Why are your clothes wet?"

"While washing the dishes..." Jiang Xiaomei hadn't finished speaking when she heard Sister Wen's voice:

"I got the dishes wet by Zhang Hong while washing them, and she didn't even apologize."

People from the restaurant came out in droves after get off work. Even though the original owner was on holiday, everyone knew each other and greeted each other.

"A college student, picking up his girlfriend from get off work?"

"Xiaomei is so lucky."

Ji Huaizhi smiled.

Zhang Hong also heard Sister Wen's words: "Sister Wen, what you're saying makes it sound like I did it on purpose."

"If you didn't do it on purpose, why don't you apologize?" Ji Huaizhi asked directly.

"I didn't see it." Zhang Hong was clearly unhappy.

Jiang Xiaomei tugged at Ji Huaizhi's sleeve, indicating that it was alright.

"Now you see it." Ji Huaizhi pulled Jiang Xiaomei to stand still.

Zhang Hong didn't expect him to keep pressing this matter. What was he pretending to be, Prince Charming?

This was the first time Sister Wen had ever found Ji Huaizhi so pleasing to the eye, and she was clearly smiling with schadenfreude as she left.

"Sorry!" Zhang Hong said impatiently. What a tasteless man! Seeing that he wouldn't give up, she didn't want to waste any more time here.

He glared at Jiang Xiaomei as he left.

"If your eyeballs feel uncomfortable, I'll gouge them out for you."

Jiang Xiaomei was clearly pleased that he was protecting her, but she still advised him not to act impulsively: "They say Zhang Hong is having an affair with the boss."

"She likes to tattle."

Ji Huaizhi: "Everyone knows she's having an affair with the boss, so I'll also tell the boss's wife about it."

"Then can we still continue working here?"

Jiang Xiaomei was worried.

Ji Huaizhi frowned when he took her hand; that hand had done a lot of work.

"I'm not doing it anymore."

"Huh?" Jiang Xiaomei thought she had misheard.

“I told you I’m quitting. I’ll help you resign tomorrow,” Ji Huaizhi sighed.

"It's alright, Huaizhi." Jiang Xiaomei knew they were broke and without work, Ji Huaizhi wouldn't have any living expenses next month.

He was impulsive; he couldn't act rashly.

"Actually, this place is quite nice. Sister Wen and the others take good care of me because I'm young."

"It's alright, don't worry about the money." Ji Huaizhi patted her head. "I have a way."

Ji Huaizhi went to the restaurant early in the morning without letting Jiang Xiaomei come with him.

It just so happens that the landlady was there this morning.

"Hey, what's wrong with this college student's brain? Hope he's not not smart anymore," the proprietress joked.

"I fell." Ji Huaizhi rubbed his head. "Sis, I came to talk to you about something."

The landlady thought he wanted to ask for leave for Jiang Xiaomei.

"Are you taking leave?" He waved his hand and said, "Sure, young people should relax more. Xiaomei is such a good girl, you should cherish her."

"I will, but I'm not asking for leave, I'm here to help her resign."

Zhang Hong saw Ji Huaizhi standing at the front desk talking to the proprietress while she was in the kitchen, and she felt a little scared and panicked.

He wouldn't say anything to the landlady, would he?

I secretly cursed him, calling him a lunatic.

Sister Wen leaned in too: "Oh my, you're so scared, what did you do wrong?"

"You startled me." Zhang Hong glared at her.

"What time is it? The guests will be here soon, so hurry up and get to work!"

Sister Wen exclaimed, "You little brat, you should call me 'sister' even though I'm a senior!"

"You're even ordering me around now?"

"Hey, what's all the commotion about?" The group of men cooking tried to smooth things over: "Sister Wen, why are you arguing with a little girl? She's just being immature."

"Why are you speaking up for her?" Sister Wen glared at him. "You're already dizzy from being called 'brother' so many times."

Never seen a woman before?

"That's an unpleasant thing to say," the man said, equally displeased.

The landlady paid Jiang Xiaomei's wages: "Thank you for telling me. This is Xiaomei's wages. Consider the rest as a treat for you two to have a nice meal."

"Not that much, Xiaomei borrowed it in advance yesterday," Ji Huaizhi said truthfully.

"Take it." The proprietress simply shoved it into his hand.

Seeing her like this, Ji Huaizhi became less polite.

After giving a slight smile, he thanked her and left.

As soon as I stepped out the door, I heard the landlady yelling, "What's all the noise about?"

"You guys have driven away all the popularity!"

"Where's Zhang Hong? You come here right now!" The proprietress stepped forward and grabbed her hair. "Have I been bad to you? You know perfectly well that he's my man, he's married with children, and you still go after him!"

"You really think I'm easygoing and have a joking, carefree attitude?"

Sister Wen was stunned.

Did Ji Huaizhi just expose this matter like that?

The boss came in, heard the commotion, and asked anxiously, "What are you doing?"

The proprietress thought that the girl was young and naive, and was probably deceived by her husband, mainly because her husband couldn't control his own desires.

What effect would hitting her have?

It still comes down to hitting men!

"What? You've given me the password, and you dare to eat behind my back!" The proprietress slapped him across the face.

That sound.

It left everyone in awe; the boss even got a nosebleed from it.

"I told you to manage the shop, but where have you been?" Then the red fingernails left several claw marks on the man's face.

Even rabbits don't eat the grass near their burrows! How old is this girl, you shameless old man!

Xinxin Restaurant closed for one day.

The proprietress planned to fight until she had her fill before saying anything more.

After returning home, Ji Huaizhi handed the money to Jiang Xiaomei: "You pack your things first, I'll go look at houses near the school."

"I'll pick you up by tomorrow at the latest."

Jiang Xiaomei pushed the money back: "Take it, houses near the school aren't cheap."

She always felt uneasy, as if Huai Zhi was acting on a whim.

“I have money, don’t worry.” Ji Huaizhi noticed her unease: “There are plenty of part-time jobs near the school, you can definitely make a living.”

Ji Huaizhi first went back to the dormitory and found the original owner's secret stash.

He sewed it into the lining of his coat.

Not much, but enough to rent a house.

When Zhou Peng returned from outside, he was surprised to see Ji Huaizhi: "You're back?"