In the few days after meeting Zhong Chu, Lin Yixun was worried. Firstly, she feared that Mr. Tang might retaliate against her for what happened that night, but what worried her most was that Zhong Chu might tell Leng Yixiu about their encounter.
When she divorced years ago, Leng Yixiu had once said harsh words, vowing not to let her have a foothold anywhere in A City. And he achieved it too; at that time, no company dared to hire her, not even jobs like waiting tables or washing dishes.
It was then that she finally realized how "powerful" her ex-husband was. If he wanted to deal with someone, he could destroy them just by lifting a finger.
She had no doubt that if Leng Yixiu wanted, he could reach his hand all the way to T City and prevent her from establishing herself there.
Surprisingly, none of her fears came true. When Mr. Tang saw her, he even changed his previous arrogant attitude and greeted her politely.
Leng Yixiu also did not look for her.
She couldn't help but ridicule herself; what was she to him? After so many years, Leng Yixiu must have long forgotten about her, so why would he go to great lengths to deal with her?
Time slipped away bit by bit, and soon it was the end of the quarter again, the lease for the house was about to expire and needed renewal.
Lin Yixun checked her bank account and calculated carefully. After deducting her mother's medical expenses, the remaining money was just enough to pay this month's rent.
However, just when the contract renewal was near, the landlord requested an increase in rent.
"Aunt Li, didn't we agree on fifteen hundred a month? Why suddenly raise the rent?"
"Xiao Lin, it's not that Auntie wants to make things difficult for you, but Auntie also has to eat. The prices of groceries are getting higher every day. If Auntie doesn't raise the rent, how can she get by?"
"Well, Auntie, can you raise it a bit less? You must know my situation; most of my salary is spent on my mom's medical bills. I really can't afford two thousand a month!"
"Alright, alright, I'll reduce it by two hundred, eighteen hundred, eighteen hundred is the least I can do."
"Thank you, Aunt Li! Thank you!"
After signing the contract and getting on the bus, Lin Yixun felt utterly exhausted.
The rent was increasing, the prices were increasing, and the medical expenses were astronomical. She increasingly felt her limitations.
When Lin Yixun arrived at Nightshade, she found AXing in the dressing room. Seeing her hobble in with someone's help, Lin Yixun quickly went up to assist.
"I accidentally twisted my ankle on the stairs just now. What should I do? I still have to dance later!"
Seeing her ankle swollen high, a server frowned and said, "How can you still dance ? Don't you want your foot anymore?"
"What can I do? You know the manager's temper. If I can't find someone to replace me, he'll skin me alive!" AXing's eyes suddenly lit up when she looked at Lin Yixun, "Yixun, you can do pole dancing, right? Could you replace me?"
Speaking of Lin Yixun's pole dancing, it was a misunderstanding from years ago. During the year-end party, Lin Yixun was forced to drink a lot of alcohol.
Who would have thought that the usually introverted and quiet Lin Yixun had peculiar behavior when drunk? Instead of rambling, throwing a fit, or passing out, she danced on a pole?
But admittedly, Lin Yixun's pole dancing did have its charm.
"Me?" Lin Yixun was so shocked that her eyes widened, she quickly shook her head, "No, I can't, I can't!"
"Why not? You dance very well." AXing, who had finally grabbed onto this lifeline, was not going to let go easily, "Yixun, just help me this once, will you?