The company was small and when she first entered, she was only an apprentice. An apprentice’s salary is only 800 a month and includes only one meal.
In a lucrative place like A City, it is difficult to live there with an 800 salary. The place Yu Wan was living in was small and old and the rent was 600 a month. The remaining 200 was used to take the subway and bus.
Even though she was tired and suffering, she never thought about moving back to City C. This is the first time she rebelled against her mother. If she gives up so soon, she can never do this again.
Because she doesn’t have enough money to buy something good for her to eat, Yu Wan was in a vulnerable state of mind. Fortunately, the supermarket at the Starlight Department Store would have different free samples every day. Yu Wan would always go twice a week to improve her life.
She is especially grateful to the owner of Starlight Department Store who fed and raised her.
The third time she came for the samples, Yu Wan couldn’t help but post something to her Moments, “The steaks at Starlight Department Store today are delicious but I am afraid the salesperson might recognize me immediately. Are there any friends working at the Starlight Department Store who can give the shift schedule for the supermarket? _(:з」∠)_”
Li Shen happened to be buying food at Starlight Department Store with his roommates today. While he was in line to checkout, he was looking through his Moments and saw Yu Wan’s post.
After he added Yu Wan on WeChat, they never talked. Li Shen looked through her Moments and unfortunately, it only showed posts from the last three months.
In the past three months, she only posted two times to Moments. :)
Today, he coincidentally saw her post.
After reading her post, Li Shen couldn’t help but laugh. He put away his phone and said to Zhu Gan who is standing in the front, “I remember there is something I still need to buy. You check out first.”
“Huh? What else do you need to buy?” Zhu Gan said to him without turning. However, Li Shen didn’t respond.
He remembered when he was buying groceries, he saw a tasting area for steaks. He walked over and saw the familiar long-haired girl at a glance.
It is Yu Wan who still hasn’t left.
Li Shen guessed she must have taken more than one sample of steak since the salesperson is looking at her with dissatisfaction. Li Shen walked up to her and stuffed a pack of steak to Yu Wan, “You like this? I’ll treat you.”
Yu Wan’s hand turned icy from the package of steak which was taken out of the freezer. She blankly looked up and saw a gentle smile on his face, as if it can warm the chill of her hand, “Ah, it’s you, Li Shen?”
When he heard her say his name, Li Shen became even happier, “You still remember me, Lily.”
Yu Wan, “.....”
When did she get an additional English name?
Li Shen glanced at the supermarket salesperson and took another pack of steak out of the freezer. He led Yu Wan onward, “Let’s go, I’ll treat you to two packs.”
“Uh, but….” But the steak that’s being fried up is about ready! She has been waiting for a long time!
In the end, she couldn’t get a word out as she was dragged away by Li Shen. After Zhu Gan and the others finished checking out, they waited outside for Li Shen. Li Shen saw the message he sent and replied, “I still have something to go. You guys return to school first.”
Zhu Gan: Ah?
Zhu Gan: Are you trying to hide from us you are flirting with a girl?
Li Shen: Think about the motto you posted above your bed.
Zhu Gan: …..
The motto is, mind your own business.
Yu Wan snuck a glance at Li Shen’s screen, “If you have something to do, you should go first.”
After he leaves, she can put back the two packs of steak.
Li Shen put away his phone and said to her, “It’s fine. It’s almost our turn.”
Yu Wan felt it was a bit improper, “But how can I let you pay….”
Li Shen gently smiled, “It’s only two packs of steak. No need to be so proper.”
Yu Wan earnestly responded, “Two packs of steak are very expensive!”
“......” Li Shen was baffled by her expression, “Why are you living so miserably? Did your parents not give you any living expenses?”
Yu Wan pursed her lips and looked down, “I came out here to work. How can I ask my family for money?”
Li Shen was shocked, “You’re already working? Have you graduated yet?”
“....I graduated three months ago.”
Li Shen, “.....”
All along, he thought she was younger than him.
Yu Wan was a bit embarrassed, “Do I not look like a working person?”
Li Shen responded, “You look like you’re eighteen years old.”
Yu Wan stared at him blankly and then burst into laughter, “You can really talk!”
Li Shen looked at her laugh and raised his lips.
After they finished their purchase, they went downstairs. Yu Wan held the plastic bag and sneakily looked up at the guy next to her. From her point of view, his features are more defined, tall nose, beautiful lips. Although he gives off a youthful vibe, his face shows the outlines of a man.
In a few more years, Yu Wan reckon he will be more handsome than now.
Li Shen suddenly looked down at her. Yu Wan, who had just been caught staring, hurriedly looked away. Li Shen saw her red ears and couldn’t help but laugh.
It’s a bit cute.
Yu Wan heard the low laughter next to her and her ears turned redder. She let out a slight cough to disguise her embarrassment. She took out a pack of steak from the plastic bag and held it out to Li Shen, “I think it would be better if both of us get one.”
“Uh, but there is only one plastic bag? Do you want me to hold it with my bare hands?”
“.....” It seems that it is cold. “Then you use the plastic bag and I will put mine in my bag.”
Li Shen still refused, “But the steak will thaw. Wouldn’t it wet your bag then?”
Yu Wan, “....”
Why does this boy know so much? Also, was he trying to act cute just now?
Li Shen took the steak in her hand and put it back in the plastic bag, “Enough, I said I will treat you to two packs, no more no less.”
Yu Wan’s ears burned again, “But you are still a student. I feel a bit embarrassed ...”
“That’s too bad because I will make you feel more embarrassed.”
“Ah?” Yu Wan finally looked up at him. Li Shen’s smile deepened, hotter than a midsummer sun, “Because I want to treat you to a cup of milk tea.”
Yu Wan realized they just happened to be standing in front of a tea shop. This tea shop is very popular in Starlight Department Store. When she came to the Department Store in the past, she can smell the sweet aroma of milk tea from a mile away. Then she would inhale a few breaths and pretend she is drinking a cup of tea. Today, she has walked to the stop without knowing it.
…...Sure enough, men can be distracting.
“Let’s go. We’re already here. Might as well go in.” Li Shen pulled Yu wan into the tea shop. He tried to pay attention to propriety but because they are both wearing short-sleeved shirts, their skin came in contact.
Li Shen’s hand is hotter than she imagined. She doesn’t know whether it was him or her.
Li Shen walked to the front counter and let go of her. He looked up at the menu on the wall and said to the cashier, “I will have a cup of white peach oolong tea. You?”
“Uh…..I will have a cup of matcha milk tea.”
The cashier tapped a few buttons on the computer screen and repeated the order, “A cup of white peach oolong tea and matcha milk tea. Would you like to add ice?”
Yu Wan answered, “I don’t want ice.”
“And this handsome man?”
“Just a little.”
“Okay, please wait for your order.”
Li Shen didn’t ask Yu Wan why she didn’t want ice but she felt that he would jump to the conclusion she is on her period so she explained, “I have a weak stomach. I get stomach pains easily when I eat cold food.”
Li Shen smiled, “Ok, I will remember.”
Yu Wan, “.....”
No, she didn’t mention this so that he will remember! She just doesn’t want to be embarrassed!
After they got their tea, Yu Wan sincerely took a sip and was almost moved to tears.
She was finally drinking it! She doesn’t have to imagine it anymore!
Seeing her like that, Li Shen couldn’t help but ask, “Is your job not going smoothly?”
Yu Wan unconsciously stirred the drink with the straw and said, “Not at all. Right now, I am only an apprentice so the salary is low. It is 800 a month.”
He remembered when he was buying groceries, he saw a tasting area for steaks. He walked over and saw the familiar long-haired girl at a glance.
It is Yu Wan who still hasn’t left.
Li Shen guessed she must have taken more than one sample of steak since the salesperson is looking at her with dissatisfaction. Li Shen walked up to her and stuffed a pack of steak to Yu Wan, “You like this? I’ll treat you.”
Yu Wan’s hand turned icy from the package of steak which was taken out of the freezer. She blankly looked up and saw a gentle smile on his face, as if it can warm the chill of her hand, “Ah, it’s you, Li Shen?”
When he heard her say his name, Li Shen became even happier, “You still remember me, Lily.”
Yu Wan, “.....”
When did she get an additional English name?
Li Shen glanced at the supermarket salesperson and took another pack of steak out of the freezer. He led Yu Wan onward, “Let’s go, I’ll treat you to two packs.”
“Uh, but….” But the steak that’s being fried up is about ready! She has been waiting for a long time!
In the end, she couldn’t get a word out as she was dragged away by Li Shen. After Zhu Gan and the others finished checking out, they waited outside for Li Shen. Li Shen saw the message he sent and replied, “I still have something to go. You guys return to school first.”
Zhu Gan: Ah?
Zhu Gan: Are you trying to hide from us you are flirting with a girl?
Li Shen: Think about the motto you posted above your bed.
Zhu Gan: …..
The motto is, mind your own business.
Yu Wan snuck a glance at Li Shen’s screen, “If you have something to do, you should go first.”
After he leaves, she can put back the two packs of steak.
Li Shen put away his phone and said to her, “It’s fine. It’s almost our turn.”
Yu Wan felt it was a bit improper, “But how can I let you pay….”
Li Shen gently smiled, “It’s only two packs of steak. No need to be so proper.”
Yu Wan earnestly responded, “Two packs of steak are very expensive!”
“......” Li Shen was baffled by her expression, “Why are you living so miserably? Did your parents not give you any living expenses?”
Yu Wan pursed her lips and looked down, “I came out here to work. How can I ask my family for money?”
Li Shen was shocked, “You’re already working? Have you graduated yet?”
“....I graduated three months ago.”
Li Shen, “.....”
All along, he thought she was younger than him.
Yu Wan was a bit embarrassed, “Do I not look like a working person?”
Li Shen responded, “You look like you’re eighteen years old.”
Yu Wan stared at him blankly and then burst into laughter, “You can really talk!”
Li Shen looked at her laugh and raised his lips.
After they finished their purchase, they went downstairs. Yu Wan held the plastic bag and sneakily looked up at the guy next to her. From her point of view, his features are more defined, tall nose, beautiful lips. Although he gives off a youthful vibe, his face shows the outlines of a man.
In a few more years, Yu Wan reckon he will be more handsome than now.
Li Shen suddenly looked down at her. Yu Wan, who had just been caught staring, hurriedly looked away. Li Shen saw her red ears and couldn’t help but laugh.
It’s a bit cute.
Yu Wan heard the low laughter next to her and her ears turned redder. She let out a slight cough to disguise her embarrassment. She took out a pack of steak from the plastic bag and held it out to Li Shen, “I think it would be better if both of us get one.”
“Uh, but there is only one plastic bag? Do you want me to hold it with my bare hands?”
“.....” It seems that it is cold. “Then you use the plastic bag and I will put mine in my bag.”
Li Shen still refused, “But the steak will thaw. Wouldn’t it wet your bag then?”
Yu Wan, “....”
Why does this boy know so much? Also, was he trying to act cute just now?
Li Shen took the steak in her hand and put it back in the plastic bag, “Enough, I said I will treat you to two packs, no more no less.”
Yu Wan’s ears burned again, “But you are still a student. I feel a bit embarrassed ...”
“That’s too bad because I will make you feel more embarrassed.”
“Ah?” Yu Wan finally looked up at him. Li Shen’s smile deepened, hotter than a midsummer sun, “Because I want to treat you to a cup of milk tea.”
Yu Wan realized they just happened to be standing in front of a tea shop. This tea shop is very popular in Starlight Department Store. When she came to the Department Store in the past, she can smell the sweet aroma of milk tea from a mile away. Then she would inhale a few breaths and pretend she is drinking a cup of tea. Today, she has walked to the stop without knowing it.
…...Sure enough, men can be distracting.
“Let’s go. We’re already here. Might as well go in.” Li Shen pulled Yu wan into the tea shop. He tried to pay attention to propriety but because they are both wearing short-sleeved shirts, their skin came in contact.
Li Shen’s hand is hotter than she imagined. She doesn’t know whether it was him or her.
Li Shen walked to the front counter and let go of her. He looked up at the menu on the wall and said to the cashier, “I will have a cup of white peach oolong tea. You?”
“Uh…..I will have a cup of matcha milk tea.”
The cashier tapped a few buttons on the computer screen and repeated the order, “A cup of white peach oolong tea and matcha milk tea. Would you like to add ice?”
Yu Wan answered, “I don’t want ice.”
“And this handsome man?”
“Just a little.”
“Okay, please wait for your order.”
Li Shen didn’t ask Yu Wan why she didn’t want ice but she felt that he would jump to the conclusion she is on her period so she explained, “I have a weak stomach. I get stomach pains easily when I eat cold food.”
Li Shen smiled, “Ok, I will remember.”
Yu Wan, “.....”
No, she didn’t mention this so that he will remember! She just doesn’t want to be embarrassed!
After they got their tea, Yu Wan sincerely took a sip and was almost moved to tears.
She was finally drinking it! She doesn’t have to imagine it anymore!
Seeing her like that, Li Shen couldn’t help but ask, “Is your job not going smoothly?”
Yu Wan unconsciously stirred the drink with the straw and said, “Not at all. Right now, I am only an apprentice so the salary is low. It is 800 a month.”
“800?” Li Shen was shocked, “I have more than 800 of living expenses a month. Your boss is too ruthless!”
“There’s nothing I can do. Fortunately, the company also includes a free lunch meal otherwise I would definitely starve.”
Li Shen thought about what she posted to her Moments and smiled, “So you come here every day for free samples?”
Yu Wan blushed, “It’s not every day, only twice a week. Also….: After the salesperson finally notices here, she is ready to change supermarkets.
“Also what?”
“Nothing.” Yu Wan doesn’t want to reveal her plan. It is too shameful, “Thank you for the steak and tea. When I get a raise, I will definitely pay you back!”
“You said it. I will wait for you to contact me.”
“No problem!” Yu Wan accepted, “But it will take a while. I have to pay for next month’s rent.”
Li Shen cover his lips over his straw and looked up at her, “You live alone?”
“En, I am from out of town.”
“Then do you have any relatives in A City?”
“I have a college classmate who also works in A City but she already has roommates. The house they rented isn’t big so it wouldn’t be wise for me to squeeze in.”
“So it’s like this.” Li Shen nodded and asked, “What is your job?”
Yu Wan responded, “Learning about wedding planning in a wedding company. Although the salary is low, at least I can learn something. My teacher wants me to fully understand the marriage industry in A City first.”
Li Shen seemed interested in her work, “How do you understand this? By going to weddings?”
Yu Wan said, “I’ve thought about it. I can pretend to be newly engaged and go to various wedding companies to inquire. Maybe it will be faster.”
Li Shen seemed to have thought of something as his eyes brightened, “Then I can help you! We can pretend to be a couple, it will be more believable!”
The author has something to say: The first day of the new year has a sweet flashback!
Today’s question: Who will be the one to make the first move?
A: Li Shen
B: Li goudan
C: All of the above
Li Shen using her desperation to hang around her XD
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Li Shen seemed to have thought of something as his eyes brightened, “Then I can help you! We can pretend to be a couple, it will be more believable!”
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So smooth and black bellied already
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