Chapter 3 Three-Tube Star Sleep, 52 Marry Me Isn't Enough
High school students should be in class right now, right?
"Hey student, our shop has installed a self-service payment machine. Please try it first. If you don't know how, I can teach you."
Xu Zhiyu pointed to a sign on the cashier counter and patiently explained that, in order to make it easier to be lazy in the future, she would teach every customer who came to her shop how to use the new machine from now on!
However, the male student casually placed one hand on his stomach, his face slightly pale, and insisted on standing still in front of her counter.
Unfortunately, aside from the elderly, there are some stubborn individuals who like to make things difficult for service staff.
If you don't want to learn, then forget it.
She had clearly forgotten that he had used the self-service payment machine independently when he came to buy sandwiches that morning.
Xu Zhiyu casually swept up a loaf of bread, a box of biscuits, and a glass of iced milk that he had brought.
"Fifteen yuan, would you like to pay via WeChat or Alipay?"
He took out his phone and tapped the Alipay payment device on the table.
Take care.
Hearing the sound of the money arriving in her account, she still habitually watched him leave with a smile.
But--
The boy clenched his fist as he clutched his stomach, seemingly trying his best to suppress his pain, his brow furrowing slightly.
"What's wrong?"
Although she knew this person wasn't very talkative and would ignore her whenever she spoke to him, Xu Zhiyu couldn't help but ask him about it because she saw how upset he looked.
She watched him nervously until a noticeable bead of sweat dripped from his temple, at which point the male student managed to utter a few words with difficulty.
"Can...can it be heated?"
Xu Zhiyu was taken aback.
Tian Tian comes to the supermarket without providing bread and beverage heating services because it would make her very busy.
That doesn't mean she can't heat it up here.
The second floor is decorated as a small bar, with several small round tables and a sofa placed against the wall.
When friends come over, we usually meet up on the second floor to hang out. You can make coffee, milk tea, and desserts there.
I don't know why he didn't go to class in the afternoon, but came to the store to buy things.
Despite her doubts, she still led him upstairs.
Judging from the location where the boy was covering his hand, it appeared to be his stomach; he was probably starving and experiencing stomach pain.
Children are just children; they don't know how to take care of themselves. Even though they're feeling so unwell, they only buy some raw, cold, and hard food to cope with it.
Xu Zhiyu was boiling water at the bar, glancing at the people sitting there every now and then.
She pondered this to herself, but her eyes lingered on him with a hint of longing.
This child has beautiful features, thick eyelashes, and dark pupils, but he doesn't smile much.
Arrogant and difficult to get along with.
The second-floor balcony overlooks the school playground, while the other side features an openwork railing, offering a panoramic view of the supermarket's first floor.
About fifteen minutes later.
Xu Zhiyu was busy and her forehead was slightly sweaty.
She placed a plate of steaming, fluffy muffins and a glass of warm lemon water on his table.
At the same time, he pulled out the chair opposite him, held a cup of milk tea, and sat down naturally.
Seeing him drink hot water and eat food with her own eyes finally put her mind at ease.
"well."
"You silly child." She shook her head.
"I've talked to you so many times but you ignored me. I've kindly advised you so many times not to put the cart before the horse! I know you love studying, but your health is more important..."
She took a sip of the sweet milk tea, her breath icy and sweet, and decided to continue talking about him.
Unexpectedly, the boy who finished eating the pancake suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with a sinister and terrifying look.
He squeezed out two words through gritted teeth: "Very big!"
After leaving two harsh words, the man turned and walked downstairs without looking back.
Xu Zhiyu stood behind him, barely daring to breathe, her eyes wide with disbelief.
No, why is this kid so temperamental?
Did I accidentally offend him again?
Is he going through a rebellious phase?
How come it lights up so easily?
Oh wow, I can't afford to mess with them, I really can't afford to mess with them!
He walked with the speed of the wind, and the wind chimes rang urgently as he passed through the doorway.
"Hey, with such a rude attitude, I won't let you eat for free anymore!"
After the boy disappeared from sight, she angrily leaned on the railing and complained.
A short while later, the supermarket's Alipay announcement came on:
[Received 52 yuan via Alipay.]
Hmph, good deeds go unrewarded, like a dog biting Lü Dongbin.
What a naughty child! She was so worried about him and made him hot water, but he didn't even say thank you. How awful!
Well... how could those few pancakes cost fifty dollars?
Don't parents work hard to earn money?
He even threw money away in a huff, what a naughty kid, not cute at all!!!
"ah--"
Xu Zhiyu carefully placed the glass on the table, and after confirming that the glass and milk tea were both correct, she clenched her fists and shouted wildly from the second floor.
When you're angry, it feels better to vent it on the spot.
call.
Feeling better, I went downstairs to work.
.
The afternoon was slowly wasted watching TV series and dozing off.
In the past, Xu Zhiyu was afraid of wasting time. In college, she was always in the student union or clubs. When she was looking for a job, she would be anxious to death if she slept in her rented room for two extra days.
Because my classmates and friends have all settled into their lives, they are all busy preparing for civil service exams, postgraduate entrance exams, job interviews, and government-affiliated positions.
It seems that if I stop even for a moment, I will be laughed at.
Since that's the case, she simply stopped moving.
So what if they're college students?
So what if they are intellectuals?
No one dictates that college students should be sitting in an office. They may seem busy doing a lot of things, but none of them are for themselves.
She reflected on whether she had no dreams, but suddenly realized that people in today's society no longer talk about dreams.
Stability and being within the system are the most respectable topics of conversation after dinner.
The common trait of She Niu is that they are thick-skinned, so Xu Zhiyu's greatest advantage is that he doesn't care about saving face.
I can't understand why I'm stuck in a rut, unable to find a job that suits me or not. The unfamiliar city and the cruel society keep overturning the justice I learned from books.
She looked at the empty desk and watched as her supervisor, in a show of "fairness and justice," confiscated the cactus she was cultivating.
So she spent three days seriously thinking about what her dream really was.
What is it?
It is freedom, it is happiness, it is slowness, it is green.
She packed her suitcase and quit her job on the fourth day, breaking the rules she had set for herself, returning to her familiar hometown, back to the embrace of the old locust tree, and taking over the small supermarket she loved.
Those who have dreamed of visiting it love it.
Sitting behind the cashier, looking at the counter piled high with green plants and colorful figurines, she suddenly realized something.
It turns out that what was wasted wasn't time, but happiness.
So she decided to start collecting these joys now, storing them in her heart and mind, so that she could share them with those who needed them in the future.
"Fish, Mom has brought you dinner. I'm resting at home today, so I made lemon chicken feet. Try it and see if it's flavorful."
My mom parked her electric scooter at the door and called out to people coming in.
Xu Zhiyu was currently in the warehouse, counting the goods, trying to quickly calculate today's income!
Good heavens, it's almost eight o'clock! We can't dawdle any longer!
"Fish? Fish!"
Seeing no movement inside, Mom shouted at the top of her lungs from outside the door.
There was still no movement. She knew what was going on, so she parked her electric scooter by the roadside, picked up her lunchbox, and went into the store.
"It doesn't start until 8:30, why are you in such a hurry? Going to play mahjong isn't like going to work. Even if you arrive on time, others might be late."
She concluded that Xu Zhiyu was sorting goods in the warehouse and had overheard her words.
"Come and eat, Mom has opened your lunchbox. It'll get cold from the vent."
"Hey, Mom, I'm checking the goods, don't interrupt me." An impatient voice came from the inner room of the warehouse.
"Let me order some while I wait. I've had my night shift rescheduled, so I can stay on duty a little later tonight."
Their family was an ordinary family in a small city. The father was the head chef of a restaurant, and the mother was very beautiful and worked as a receptionist in the teahouse of a large hotel.
Xu Zhiyu is the only daughter in the family. They are not wealthy, but her parents have a good relationship and live a harmonious life. The three of them are very happy.
"Why stay up so late? Don't worry about me, Mom. I've already ordered everything."
She was keeping accounts on her tablet when she came out of the warehouse, looking like a chicken coop.
Her mother couldn't help but laugh at her after seeing this:
"Are you fighting in there? And your hair looks like that again."
Xu Zhiyu sat back in her little room and carefully copied the data into the spreadsheet on her computer.
Mom pushed the lunchbox toward her: "Eat first."
"Okay, okay, I'll take it with me to play mahjong later, we can eat while we play. Let's get this ready first, so we can go home after get off work."
"Hey, didn't I say I could stay a little later?"
"Why are you guarding it? Why do you have to earn money for those two hours at night? Mom, people need to learn to be content to be happy. You can take a walk, go back and scroll through Douyin, soak your feet, and that's perfectly fine."
"Who would complain about not having enough money? Silly girl."
"Yes, yes, I'm silly... Okay, I'm done, let's go home!" She quickly shut down the computer and tidied up the desktop.
"You're off today but you still have to go to work tomorrow, right? Either go home and lie down, or go keep your dad company. I have to leave right now, or I'll be late."
"Leave me alone! Go play your mahjong, you brat, you're really addicted."
Xu's mother laughed and slapped her hard. Watching her daughter close the shop early, she turned and started chatting with Aunt Wang next to her.
"Is Aunt Xu bringing food again?"
"Yeah, that girl is really clever. Look at her, when she talks about playing mahjong, she gets all excited, like she can't wait to launch into a tirade!"
"Haha, you're really living the good life! Your daughter is smart and filial, and she's made the supermarket so beautiful. Business has become the best in Huainan Lane!"
"What's there to enjoy? A girl this age can't even find a boyfriend. Xiao Huai is the real gem."
Xu Zhiyu listened to their conversation. She brought out her lunchbox, shrugged, and pouted.
"Mom, give me the keys, I want to ride your bike."
Xu's mother was engrossed in chatting with Aunt Wang and didn't pay attention to Xu Zhiyu. She casually rummaged in her pocket, then handed her the keys, casually instructing her:
"Drive slower, you hear me?"
She was being playful, nodding her head like she was pecking at rice, reciting as she walked:
"Yes, yes, yes... I heard it, I heard it, I heard it..."
It was already 8:17 when my phone rang in my pocket. I didn't even need to look to know it was my mahjong partner calling to urge me to stop.
I got a gold ring from my mom a couple of days ago and started wearing it. My luck at cards has been amazing ever since.
She glanced at her middle finger gripping the handlebars; a golden four-leaf clover strung in the middle of the black braided rope shone brightly, giving her a sense of peace.
My mom said this was a gift from my dad when he was young. She took it and wore it on her wrist, not for any other reason than to play cards.
She excitedly rode her little white electric scooter, the wind blowing against her face and making her hair fly up and down.
Xu Zhiyu's eyes shone with excitement; the happiest moment of the day was about to begin!
All hands on deck, here I come!!
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