For a second, Qin JiaShu was speechless. Looking at the person in front of him, he instantly felt his temper fade. The inexplicable irritation was gradually replaced by logic and reason. Suddenly, he felt that his own behavior right now was both outrageous and absurd.
Releasing his grip on Wen ZhiChu’s face, the large figure stood in place for a few seconds before turning around to leave. During this, he didn’t spare Wen ZhiChu another glance.
With his long legs, he took big steps. Soon, he disappeared around the corner.
Wen ZhiChu stood in place somewhat blankly. Seeing this, Skycat Genie thought this child had turned dumb in shock and said soothingly.
[System: Don’t listen to his nonsense. Why would no one like you? I for one like you quite a bit.]
In face of this abrupt confession, Wen ZhiChu was stunned: “Thank you, Skycat Genie.”
[System: It’s nothing. A man’s words can’t be trusted.]
Wen ZhiChu lowered his head bashfully: “But you’re not a man.”
Skycat Genie: ……
Miscalculated.
Wen ZhiChu looked at the street corner in front of him, no longer as much sadness in his heart. He knew Qin JiaShu had said those words out of kind intentions; his tone was just somewhat mean.
Although people might feel unhappy hearing those kinds of emotional words, Wen ZhiChu really felt very grateful for Qin JiaShu tonight, thankful that the other had spent the time to help him and stood up for him in the police station. This was the first time in 10 years since his parents left that someone supported him.
It was late at night when Wen ZhiChu returned home. He still held the ice bag and medicinal patches that he received from the policewoman, which saved him a huge bill from the pharmacy.
Qin JiaShu called for a taxi and headed home. After changing into slippers, he returned to his room directly and pulled out a box of cigarettes from the drawer. At this time, the scattered candy inside the drawer started to roll around from the force. Qin JiaShu saw and felt agitated.
With a bang, he closed the drawer and held the cigarette between his fingers without lighting it. Qin JiaShu gazed outside the window as he searched for a reasonable explanation for his behavior today.
At first, he needed to vent, so he went to hit someone. Then, his behavior became quite uncharacteristic. He has never been someone who meddled in other people’s affairs.
The scenery outside the window was quiet, with only the leaves rustling in the night breeze.
The warning and admonishment he gave were subconscious. No matter how clear-head a person was, they’d have a hard time escaping the control of thought and desires. Although this only occurred to him a few times, these absurd thoughts still existed.
What was he thinking back then? Since he felt desire towards this person, then other people would also feel the same. He had the intellect and self-control to hold back from implementing his desires, but others might not. The thought that others might possess the same intention made him inordinately disgusted.
Wen ZhiChu gave people an intrinsic impression of being timid and easy to bully. That’s why this idea would appear.
He didn’t want to have any interactions with the other, so he rejected Wen ZhiChu’s approach and expression of goodwill, but at the same time, he couldn’t suppress the desire he felt towards the other. It’s fine for him to just ignore Wen ZhiChu, but at the same time, he subconsciously rejected people who approached Wen ZhiChu with the same intentions.
That’s why he said those words. If Wen ZhiChu didn’t change, there’d be no shortage of people with the same intentions around him.
Qin JiaShu was just giving the other a warning, that’s all.
He lit the cigarette in his hand. A wisp of smoke spiraled upwards into the air. Soon afterwards, the nicotine was consumed entirely, however the smell still permeated the air.
Wen ZhiChu went home and slept. When he got up the next day, the red swelling on his face had already vanished. However, when making expressions, his face still felt somewhat sore. Going to school and finishing his final exams, Wen ZhiChu originally wanted to thank Qin JiaShu again. However, he couldn’t find the other. Returning home carrying his backpack, he tossed the fear of confronting today’s English exam to the back of his mind.
After returning home, Wen ZhiChu started to initiate his plans during summer break. The first step was to find a job over the summer break. Although completing the missions in the past has helped him save up somewhat, summer break was still over a month. Not to mention, he still had a debt to repay.
The next morning, Wen ZhiChu got up immediately at 7am.
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
[System: Why are you up so early? You’re not respecting break time anymore?]
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The two shops were both located downtown. Upon arriving at the milk tea shop, Wen ZhiChu stopped. The entrance of the milk tea shop was half open. The worker that just took up the post saw Wen ZhiChu and said with a smile: “Is there something you’d like?”
Wen ZhiChu, nervously: “The shop…shopkeeper.”
“Many apologies, the shopkeeper is not for sale.”
Skycat Genie: …….
This was actually the first time it saw someone picking up after Wen ZhiChu’s conversation.
Wen ZhiChu corrected his wording: “I con…contacted the shopkeeper, and came here to accept a job position.”
That person understood after hearing this and beckoned: “Come inside then. The shopkeeper is in the back.”
Wen ZhiChu thanked them politely and walked inside. The shopkeeper was in the process of cleaning appliances. Seeing Wen ZhiChu, he was stunned briefly: “You are?”
Wen ZhiChu: “I came…… to accept the job.”
The shopkeeper froze: “There’s such a thing?”
“Yesterday… on the job app.”
The shopkeeper finally remembered and said with an embarrassed smile: “I have a terrible memory, my apologies.”
Then he wiped his hands: “Take a seat.”
Wen ZhiChu sat down. The shopkeeper looked to be a 25 year old man.
“Have you worked in this field before?”
Wen ZhiChu shook his head honestly.
“Any requirements for the salary?”
“2500.”
“Wow! That’s exactly the amount I had in mind.”
Wen ZhiChu: “It’s written… written on the application.”
The shopkeeper: ……
The shopkeeper examined Wen ZhiChu up and down. This person looked quiet and calm, not like someone who’d cause problems. However, the shopkeeper still pointed out an area of dissatisfaction: “I see that you speak with some effort.”
Wen ZhiChu nodded: “I… I speak with somewhat of a stutter.”
Normally, they didn’t accept people with a stutter. After all, when there are a lot of people, this will take up time. However, seeing that Wen ZhiChu had a very good appearance, he should attract looks if placed at the sales counter.
“Do you know how to ring up purchases?”
Wen ZhiChu thought about the cash register on the counter: “Never used it, but… but I can learn.”
Hearing this, the shopkeeper nodded and said purposely to create some difficulties: “Alright. How about you practice for a day first?”
Accepting someone who stutters was making an exception after all. However, if the other didn’t want to try for a day, he wouldn’t accept them either.
Hearing there’s potential, Wen ZhiChu started smiling: “Okay.”
Seeing Wen ZhiChu’s sincere gaze, the shopkeeper also spoke honestly to him: “Actually, we don’t usually accept people who stutter like you, but seeing you have pretty good looks, if you have the courage then get some practice. There are plenty of customers in this shop everyday so you have to speak occasionally.”
Wen ZhiChu nodded.
The shopkeeper smiled: “With your circumstances, it can be considered ‘relying on your face to make money’. ”
Saying this, he patted Wen ZhiChu’s shoulder: “Alright, you can head to the front counter and learn the process first.”
Wen ZhiChu got up and went to the front counter.
[System: The shopkeeper said just now that you’re ‘relying on your face to make money’. How come you’re not surprised at all?]
Wen ZhiChu with an accustomed expression: “It’s the same as before.”
[……]
For a second, Skycat Genie was speechless. It’s true that Wen ZhiChu has lost face quite a few times before.
Wen ZhiChu stood in front of the counter with the worker who greeted him initially and received a basic education on how to use the cash register.
“Actually, it’s popular for people to pay with WeChat nowadays. We use this very little.”
[System: Then why don’t they just stop using it?]
Wen ZhiChu: “Rejecting cash is against the law.”
The other worker was a young female student. After conversing with her, Wen ZhiChu learned that she had graduated year 3 and was also working here during summer break.
Learning that Wen ZhiChu stuttered, she patted him on the back: “It’s fine and can be corrected. You just need more practice.”
Facing goodwill, Wen ZhiChu nodded.
During the day, there were a total of five people in the milk tea shop. He was responsible for collecting orders and receiving payments. Sometimes when speaking got too strenuous for him, there was someone nearby to help him.
After starting here, half a month passed. Gradually, he started to get used to the pace.
Today was the weekend. JI FengChang was bored staying at home, so he dragged Qin JiaShu out of the house and discussed going to the boxing club.
“Let’s go. I made a deal with the boss today and saved a spot specifically for us.”
Qin JiaShu: “Why did you suddenly decide to go to the boxing club?”
Ji FengChang: “Hasn’t it been a long time we haven’t gone?”
“That’s true. Even fallen dust needs someone to blow on it.”
Ji FengChang: …….Asshole.
When passing the downtown area, Ji FengCheng looked out the side: “Let’s buy something to drink before going.”
Saying this, he told the driver to stop the car. There was no parking spot here, so Qin JiaShu had no choice but to follow. The driver drove elsewhere to wait.
Ji FengChang saw a milk tea store that didn’t have a lot of people so he walked over there. In front of them, there were only 3-4 people.
Wen ZhiChu was collecting money in a flurry at this time. He has never seen so much money in his entire life. Suddenly, he heard a voice say: “Can I ask him to help me with my order?”
“Of course.”
As soon as the voice spoke, Wen ZhiChu felt his arm being touched. He looked up in surprise and saw a 16-17 year old girl.
Wen ZhiChu was somewhat nervous: “Is there… something you’d like?”
He walked out from the side and also entered the view of the two people in the back. Upon seeing him, a hint of surprise flashed across Qin JiaShu’s eyes.
Ji FengChang on the other hand, was astonished: “Fuck, the annoying pest!”
In the public setting, his voice wasn’t loud. After all, that person was working. Calling him nicknames was not too good. What if poison gets added into his milk tea in a bit?
Wen ZhiChu didn’t notice the two people yet. Instead he looked at the girl.
The girl replied: “I want a cup of mango yogurt with additional boba.”
Wen ZhiChu nodded: “O…okay.”
He heard the girl continue to say: “Without mango and without yogurt, just the boba.”
Ji FengChang stood behind them with his arms crossed. This girl seemed to have taken a liking to Wen ZhiChu. He wanted to see Wen ZhiChu’s expression.
However, Wen ZhiChu had a composed face, without any change in expression, as he began to explain: “Boba…Boba can’t be sold on its own.”
Ji FengChang: …..
In the end, the girl bought the original drink and left. When it was Ji FengChang and Qin JiaShu’s turn, Wen ZhiChu’s eyes lit up as he stared at Qin JiaShu unblinkingly.
Last time Qin JiaShu helped him. He still hasn’t found a chance to thank him yet.
Ji FengChang: “I want to buy two of the same cup as that girl before.”
Wen ZhiChu took down the order and went to the back. Looking at a worker making the drinks, he said: “How much boba can be added into a cup?”
Someone only wanted boba. Boba should taste pretty good.
That person looked at him, somewhat surprised: “Did someone you know come?”
Wen ZhiChu nodded.
“Alright, bro will add more for you.”
Saying this, he added a few more scoops.
When handing over the drinks, Wen ZhiChu separated them specifically. Seeing this, Ji FengChang said: “I’m taking them together.”
Wne ZhiChu was stunned briefly. He felt somewhat awkward, but still instructed specifically: “This… this one is for him.”
The target of the poison is extremely clear.
After the two people walked away, Ji FengChang gave that cup to Qin JiaShu: “I suggest you drink it carefully. It’s specifically for you, perhaps there’s poison.”
Qin JiaShu gave him a glance and took the cup out of the bag, planning to throw it away. The transparent wall of the cup immediately revealed everything.
Ji FengChang: “……He wants you to choke to death.”
hahahhah boba fountain is truly a way to show a gratitude
WZC is truly just a girly and i love him so much
i ugly cackled at the last line😭😭
Ji FengChang please 😭😭😭😭
Bobo breakdown…choking…lmao! Thanks for update! 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣🧋🧋👀
Being addicted to tapioka I’d be that girl without any other meaning than really only wanting a cup of tapioka without milktea
WAAAAAAA SO CUTEEEE!!! Ty for the chapter 💖💖💖💖💖
When the girl asks for just boba, is there some kind of double meaning?
I’m not 100% sure but I have two potential explanations. One is that the word ‘bobo’ aka boba is homophone for the word for ‘smooch smooch’ in Chinese. So asking for ‘boba only’ means asking for ‘kisses only’. The other explanation is that when girls interact with ppl they like, they ‘sajiao’, which means they try to act unreasonable, but in a cute way to attract the other’s attention.
Ahh I see, thanks! And thank you for the wonderful translation so far. Seeing an update for this story always makes my day better. 😊😊😊
LMAOOO 😂 wen zhichu’s good intentions always backfire somehow hahahha
I don’t understand why the girl said she only wants to buy Boba. What’s the hidden meaning here? How does it relate to the girl liking WZC?
It means that she’s interested in him, as the boba itself can be meant as love
Ah ok, thank you for the explanation!!!
As I said in a comment above, I’m not 100% sure but I have two potential explanations. One is that the word ‘bobo’ aka boba is homophone for the word for ‘smooch smooch’ in Chinese. So asking for ‘boba only’ means asking for ‘kisses only’. The other explanation is that when girls interact with ppl they like, they ‘sajiao’, which means they try to act unreasonable, but in a cute way to attract the other’s attention.
Poor wzc he will stay misunderstood 😂😂
Ahhhhhhh WZC is too cute!!!! Thank you for the chapter!
Thank you for the update ❤️💯
Thank You for the new chapter ♡(ღ˘⌣˘ღ)
Thanks for the chapter!!
Or gain calories for all that boba!
Planning to throw the cup you just ordered away???? I hope I misunderstood something.
Thank you for the chapter!
Idk if i misread it, but i think it implies throwing away the plastic bag?
LOL😂
thanks for the chapter!