The satisfaction brought by money quickly turned into a burning urge to give.
He took a step forward, opened his arms, and wanted to hug Yu Bai in his arms.
This was the most direct "reward" he could think of at the moment for Yu Bai's "affection" and "dedication".
Yu Bai instinctively took a step back to avoid the suffocating and nauseating breath, almost screaming:
"Zhao Jia, IOU!"
The two words "IOU" were like a basin of cold water, poured over Zhao Jia's newly ignited fire of excitement over money.
His outstretched arm froze in mid-air, and the ecstasy and pride on his face faded away in an instant.
Even the original impulse and interest that came up because of the 100,000 yuan disappeared completely.
There was a subtle flash of anger and disgust in his eyes.
The money is already in hand, why are you still asking for an IOU?
But after all, he made this promise himself. Just a few minutes ago, he vowed, "I'll write you an IOU now."
If I turn my back on you now, it would be too ugly.
Even though he was extremely reluctant and felt that Yu Bai was ignorant, Zhao Jia still put on a serious face, tore off a flyer from the table next to him, turned to the blank space on the back, found a pen, and began to write quickly.
The handwriting was illegible and perfunctory, as if writing one more word would be an insult to him.
After finishing, he handed the thin piece of paper to Yu Bai, and his tone became much colder: "Here, it's done."
Yu Bai took the IOU, looked carefully at the amount and signature, and after confirming that they were correct, he carefully folded it and put it in his pocket.
She didn't want to stay here for even a second, nor did she want to look at Zhao Jia's hypocritical face again.
"Um...I'm leaving first."
She lowered her eyes, still maintaining that soft and slightly aggrieved tone.
"It's almost lunchtime over there, brother. I have to rush back to the hospital to get some food."
This reason is reasonable and consistent with her consistent image of being a "family-oriented" person.
At this moment, Zhao Jia's mind was full of the 100,000 yuan he had just obtained, and he didn't care whether Yu Bai left or stayed.
He nodded in a fake manner, forced a smile, and said perfunctorily:
"Well, go ahead, and be careful on the road."
"Brother...if you need any help, please let me know."
Of course, this is just polite talk.
Yu Bai lowered his head, said "hmm", turned around and left quickly.
It wasn't until the door of the rental house slammed shut behind her, isolating Zhao Jia's breath, that Yu Bai let out a long sigh.
The cautious, tearful and gentle expression on her face disappeared in an instant.
Taking out the IOU that was slightly wrinkled by her from her pocket, Yu Bai's eyes instantly became sharp when he saw the two scribbled names "Zhao Jia" on it.
With this IOU, everything really began.
This is just the first step, but it is a crucial one.
In this life, she will still use "debt collection" as the fuse.
The dirty deeds of Zhao Jia and Zhou Anan were once again accurately exposed to the public, sending them both "on the top" of the hot searches!
Little by little, she wanted to peel off the hypocritical mask of Zhao Jia, the Phoenix man, and reveal the dirty truth behind Zhou Anan, the rich girl!
Isn’t that the old saying?
Get up from where you fell!
His fingertips rolled over the scribbled name for the last time, and Yu Bai's mind moved slightly. The thin paper carrying the beginning of revenge was silently put into space.
It's safe.
She took another deep breath, suppressed the churning in her heart, then turned and walked downstairs.
The light at the stairwell was a little dim, with the damp smell unique to old residential buildings.
Just as Yu Bai was about to step out of the unit door, a familiar figure blocked her way.
It’s the landlord, Aunt Zhang.
This was no coincidence.
Yu Bai's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
This aunt has a big mouth.
I've seen her shopping for supplies before, and I've heard her mention that she and Zhao Jia "might want to break up." If I ask her to go up and say something to Zhao Jia...
In a flash, Yu Bai had made up his mind.
She immediately put on a slightly tired but forced polite smile and took the initiative to greet him:
"Aunt Zhang, no lunch break?"
Aunt Zhang looked her up and down, her tone was warm as usual, but also contained subtle temptations:
"Xiao Yu, I was just wondering if you came back to pack your things... What's going on? Are you and Xiao Zhao...making up again?"
Yu Bai's heart tightened, but he remained expressionless. Instead, he followed her words and revealed a bitter and helpless smile:
"No... I just have some unfinished business."
She paused, as if she had made up her mind, then looked up at Aunt Zhang and said sincerely:
"Aunt Zhang, I want to renew the lease of this house for another two months. I'll transfer the rent to you now."
Two months.
It was almost the time when Zhao Jia completely climbed up to Zhou Anan's high branch and abandoned her.
Without giving Aunt Zhang time to ask more questions, Yu Bai quickly took out his mobile phone, opened WeChat, and operated with his fingers quickly.
"drop!"
A crisp payment notification sound rang out.
"Aunt Zhang, here's two months' rent, not a penny less."
Yu Bai tilted the phone screen slightly towards Aunt Zhang, showing the page showing the successful transfer.
A hint of surprise flashed in Aunt Zhang's eyes.
This young couple had a quarrel, why did they renew their lease?
Looking at Xiao Yu's attitude before, he was clearly determined to break up...
However, Yu Bai has always been a good tenant who pays rent on time and doesn't cause trouble.
Since the other party was willing to renew the lease and paid the money on the spot, she had no reason to refuse.
About two months.
"Okay, got it."
Aunt Zhang nodded, and the doubts on her face faded a little.
"Well... you have something to do first, so Auntie will leave first."
"Okay, Aunt Zhang, take care."
Yu Bai nodded meekly and watched Aunt Zhang turn and leave.
She stood there and waited for a few seconds to confirm that Aunt Zhang had gone far away. Then she seemed to loosen a taut string and walked out of the unit door quickly with an expressionless face.
…
Not long after Yu Bai left, the door of the rental house upstairs opened again.
Zhao Jia was already dressed, with decent clothes and carefully styled hair.
Obviously going out.
However, Zhao Jia did not act on a whim.
It was because Zhou Anan posted a new update on her Moments a few minutes ago.
The accompanying picture is a photo of a person holding a coffee cup, with the background being the corner of an elegant coffee shop near the company, and a blurred street scene outside the window.
The caption only had a short sentence: "Afternoon tea for one person, a little quiet."
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