Chapter 38
Upon hearing this, Yin Zhihua couldn't help but complain.
"You're already treating us to a meal, why are you still being so stingy..."
Jin Chuwan shrugged, indicating that her funds were limited. "You can choose whatever you want when I have money in the future, but for now, you should make do with what you have."
Yin Zhihua crossed his arms, glanced at Jin Chuwan, then shook his head and went to the storage room to get a bag of dog food.
The boy squatted on the ground taking care of the puppy, while Jin Chuwan sat on the sofa yawning. Perhaps because she had just woken up, she was still a little listless.
"By the way, now that you and Jiang Chen are both here, do you still want to live together like before?"
Jin Chuwan looked at Li Xing'en's text message, hesitated for a moment, and then closed her phone.
"No, I rented a place elsewhere and will move there in a couple of days."
The boy, who was watching the puppy eat, suddenly turned around and looked at the back of Jin Chuwan's head.
"Then I'll come help you?"
Jin Chuwan thought for a moment. Although she didn't have much luggage, she still needed to buy some household items, and her place definitely needed to be cleaned. It would be better if someone could help her. So she turned to look at Yin Zhihua.
"If you're not busy, I'd be very happy to have you here."
The boy raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "So, will you owe me a meal again then?"
It is only natural to repay someone for their help.
"Let me make this clear first, I can't afford to hire anyone too expensive."
The boy sighed upon hearing this.
"Alright, alright, I know you're stingy..."
After taking good care of the puppy, Yin Zhihua took two baseball caps from the entrance, put one on his own head, and put the other on Jin Chuwan's head.
"Come on, let me take you to the night market in the East District. There are lots of delicious foods there, and sometimes there are performances too."
Jin Chuwan was led to her feet by Yin Zhihua. She hurriedly picked up her bag and then asked.
"Where is the night market you mentioned? Is it far away?"
Yin Zhihua took the bicycle down from the wall. "What are you worried about? Would I sell you?"
As he spoke, he pushed the bicycle outside the door, then mounted it and waited at the door.
Jin Chuwan shook the doorknob twice to make sure the door was locked before going out. There weren't many pedestrians outside, so even though the boy on the bicycle looked sunny and handsome, he didn't attract many people to stop and watch.
Kim Cho-wan slung her bag over her shoulder and then straddled the back seat.
"Alright, you can go now."
Yin Zhihua glanced at Jin Chuwan with a hint of disdain, "Other girls sit sideways and casually put their arms around each other's waists, but the way you're doing it, you might not be able to find a boyfriend in the future..."
Jin Chuwan glanced at herself. Why did she have to be so careful when she wasn't wearing a skirt?
"Stop talking nonsense and let's go."
Yin Zhihua wanted to say a few more words, but Jin Chuwan urged him on again, so he could only sigh and head towards the night market.
It was much cooler in the evening than during the day. Jin Chuwan looked at the street rushing past and suddenly felt much more relaxed. She looked at the boy's back and then poked him.
"I never imagined you lived such a simple life. I thought you were like Jiang Chen, with a driver around the clock."
Yin Zhihua shook his head.
"Things are different now. Your brother Zhihua has been kicked out of the family and now he can only work for that lady to make a living. He called himself a driver, but I am the driver now. So remember to treat me well in the future."
Although Yin Zhihua's words were pitiful, they failed to evoke the slightest sympathy from Jin Chuwan.
"You already have your own place, while I'm still renting long-term. Who should be treating whom better?"
As Jin Chuwan spoke, she poked Yin Zhihua's back again.
"Don't blame me for not reminding you, S City will definitely develop in the future. If you really have money, buy a few more properties, as well as shops on Huasheng Road Commercial Street. They should be quite cheap now. You won't lose out if you buy a few."
After all, it's a very old novel, and Jin Chuwan doesn't remember the specific plot about Yin Zhihua very well now, but she is still very clear about where the real estate market will be drastically changed in the future.
If she had the money, she would buy it too.
"Really? Actually, my mom thinks the same way, but she hasn't decided where to buy it yet. How do you know all this? Did Jiang Chen tell you?"
After all, Jiang Chen is the male protagonist who ends up with the female lead in the original work. In everyone's eyes, he is probably the kind of all-around strongman that is often mentioned on the internet in the future world.
Jin Chuwan couldn't very well say that her understanding came from the real world of the future, so she just went along with Yin Zhihua's reply.
"Yes, Jiang Chen said so."
However, she then added, "This is the real news. When you have money in the future, don't forget to repay me."
Yin Zhihua turned around and glanced at Jin Chuwan. The girl's expression was very serious, but for some reason, it made him feel amused.
"Then how do you want me to repay you?"
Jin Chuwan thought about it for a moment and suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.
"Keep it for now, we'll talk about it later."
As Jin Chuwan looked at the growing crowd around her, she suddenly seemed to understand many things. Her goal in this life was not to be as tired and rushed as in her previous life. She wanted a better life and a better future.
As for romance, that's not her primary concern.
I'll go back and explain things to Jiang Chen.
Jin Chuwan made up her mind, and even while strolling through the night market, she had already thought of what to say to Jiang Chen.
The night wind picked up, and it felt quite comfortable against their skin. They'd only walked one street when Yin Zhihua bought a whole bunch of snacks, and Jin Chuwan followed behind, paying for each one. Seeing that she'd run out of change, she suddenly regretted coming out.
This guy can eat way too much...
Just as Yin Zhihua said, this night market not only has a lot of food, but also street performers, and even mascots dressed in mascot costumes at some intersections to attract crowds.
The two stood in front of the ring toss stall for a while, then their attention was drawn to the young man drawing sketches.
Yin Zhihua originally wanted to join in the fun, but after asking around, he found out that there were seven or eight people ahead of him. Jin Chuwan was afraid of queuing, so she pulled him away instead.
It was peak time for people, and Jin Chuwan was jostled by the crowd. She frowned and was about to move aside when she suddenly felt a chill on her shoulder.
"Ah, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry—"
Most of the ice cream in the other person's hand was stuck to Jin Chuwan's body. Yin Zhihua frowned and pulled Jin Chuwan to his side. Just as he couldn't help but start to scold her, he heard her say with surprise.
"Oh, it's you—the classmate from the car! I'm Zheng Zhizhi, we've met before!"
Jin Chuwan had just shaken the ice cream off her shoulder when she looked at the short-haired girl in front of her and finally recognized her.
"It's you! What a coincidence."
Zheng Zhizhi quickly took out a tissue from her bag and handed it to Jin Chuwan.
"There are too many people here, it was an accident, please don't be angry. Otherwise, I'll pay you back for the clothes tomorrow?"
Jin Chuwan quickly waved her hand, "No need, this kind of thing can be cleaned up with a little washing, it's fine."
"...Is this really okay?"
"OK."
After Kim Chu-wan finished speaking, he glanced at the nearby public restroom.
"I'll go take care of this a bit. You and your friends can continue shopping. Don't worry about me."
Zheng Zhizhi nodded and watched Jin Chuwan leave, while the girl next to her kept staring at the silver-haired boy with a slightly furrowed brow.
"Hey, look! He's so handsome! What's his relationship with your classmate? Could they be boyfriend and girlfriend?"
Zheng Zhizhi glanced at Yin Zhihua uncomfortably, then pulled her friend aside.
"Keep your voice down a bit, do you really think nobody can hear you?"
Despite saying that, Zheng Zhizhi couldn't help but glance at Yin Zhihua. She suddenly became curious about who her classmate was and why every boy around her was so handsome and outstanding.
The girl narrowed her eyes, suddenly realizing she should learn more about it.
Meanwhile, Jin Chuwan, who was walking towards the restroom, slowly stopped.
Perhaps because this world itself is a novel, she always encounters stories around her.
Strawberry jam from an ice cream cone still clung to her collar; the heat made the sweetness sticky. Jin Chuwan stopped in her tracks, looking at the boy approaching. Though she had made up her mind, she suddenly felt lost again.
"Jiang Chen..."
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Jiang Chen was on the phone, but he hung up the moment he saw Jin Chuwan.
He was in a bad mood because he had been hidden from for a day, and when his friend called him out, he came. He just didn't expect to run into Jin Chuwan.
The young man chuckled lightly, then walked unhurriedly to Jin Chuwan's side.
He had originally intended to confront Jin Chuwan, but fell silent after seeing the marks on her clothes.
Jiang Chen glanced around, then frowned and said to Jin Chuwan, "Wait for me here for a moment."
Jin Chuwan was stunned for a moment. She watched Jiang Chen walk quickly into the clothing store next door, and then come out with a bag a short while later. Jiang Chen's expression seemed a little bad, and Jin Chuwan felt a little nervous.
"It should be your size..."
Seeing Jin Chuwan's uneasy eyes, Jiang Chen tried his best to make his voice sound calm.
"How did you get yourself into this state?"
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