Cheng Yu’s Floating Car was both flashy and flamboyant, but really fast. Ji You actually beat Sheng Qingyan, Chu Jiaojiao, and the others, stormed into the canteen, and zipped ahead of someone into the food line.
Ji You turned her head to look, oh wow~
It was none other than the honest Shen Changqing.
Ji You smiled: "Hey~ Shen Changqing, what a coincidence."
Shen Changqing: "..."
He was just about to join the food line when suddenly someone cut in front of him, meaning he had to wait one more person longer for his meal.
Shen Changqing, with a touch of resignation, said: "Hello, Ji You."
Meanwhile, slightly behind, Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Louise Carter... also joined the queue for the red braised pork ribs.
Among all the food service windows in the Lanyue Star Military Academy canteen, the queue for red braised pork ribs was always the longest and busiest each day—because red braised pork ribs truly had a unique charm that left everyone who tasted them remembering and craving more.
Clearly, Ji You wasn’t the only person singularly devoted to red braised pork ribs; everyone else in line behind her, like Shen Changqing, Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan... were all loyal fans.
The food line moved forward in an orderly fashion.
Ji You felt both anticipation and anxiety in her heart.
She wondered if she would see Senior Shi Ya today.
Come to think of it, it had been two days since she last saw Senior Shi Ya, and she missed her quite a bit.
Ji You craned her neck, trying to peek around, but alas, the people in front were too tall, and at 165 cm, the petite girl simply couldn’t see the food service window.
While Ji You was looking around, Shen Changqing hesitated for a long time and, after a lengthy internal struggle, finally raised his hand cautiously to tap Ji You’s back: "Ji You..."
Ji You with a puzzled face: "Huh?"
Even after his mental preparation, Shen Changqing’s face still couldn’t hide his embarrassment as his ears turned red upon seeing Ji You’s confused expression: "Ji You, I wanted to ask what you’re planning to get today?"
The careful thoughts of an honest person are just too easy to guess.
Ji You, feeling a bit mischievous, said: "Tofu mixed with green onions."
Shen Changqing immediately brightened, saying: "Ji You, I’ll get that dish for you if you could get red braised pork ribs for me, how about it?"
Faced with such pleading eyes, Ji You almost couldn’t bear to refuse, but she still coldly declined: "No."
Shen Changqing: "..."
Shen Changqing’s gaze dropped.
Ji You turned away, not wanting to see his look of disappointment.
Everything was just for the red braised pork ribs alone.
Ji You decided to be heartless as steel.
The line kept moving forward.
Inside the window, a figure became gradually clear and distinct.
Upon seeing, Ji You felt as if everything around her darkened and the world started to shake...
It was that damnable Senior He Bi again.
Where had her angel Senior Shi Ya gone?
How come she hadn’t been seen for several days?
It was Ji You’s turn now.
Before Ji You could speak, He Bi at the serving window proactively asked, "Do you want tofu mixed with green onions, or radish and green vegetable soup?"
Ji You said: "Senior, please give me a serving of red braised pork ribs."
He Bi was taken aback for a moment, then smiled, "Fellow student, it’s 5 points, or 500 credit points, and payment is due upfront. We don’t accept credit."
Ji You felt a bit stifled.
Was the fact that she was a pauper already known to everyone?
Even Senior He Bi, the server at the meal counter, had to roast her?
What’s wrong with being poor?
We the working people eat with our diligent hands, not by stealing or robbing or swindling; there’s nothing shameful about being poor, okay?
Seeing Ji You’s face colorful with emotions, He Bi figured it was about time to stop teasing her and promptly said, "Alright, please swipe your card."
But who would have thought—
Ji You didn’t immediately swipe the card; instead, she suddenly said, "Senior, give me a few more servings of braised spare ribs; I’m in a good mood today and want to treat everyone."
By intentionally provoking the junior girl, had he caused her to lose her reason? He wondered if Yaya would beat him up if she found out about this?
For a while, He Bi was conflicted, contemplating whether or not to stop her.
Before Yaya left for her mission, she had instructed him to take good care of this junior named Ji You, but He Bi was a natural tease. Not only did he fail to take good care of her; he even repeatedly played tricks on her. He especially enjoyed observing the dejected expressions of the junior girl—
Much more entertaining and hilarious than anyone else’s.
Just as He Bi was about to speak out and stop Ji You, she turned her head and began to ask Shen Changqing and Chu Jiaojiao behind her, "Shen Changqing, Jiaojiao, do you guys want braised spare ribs?"
Chu Jiaojiao grinned and said, "Yes, we do."
Shen Changqing opened his eyes wide in surprise, "Are you treating?"
Ji You confidently and dominantly declared, "Of course! I’m in a good mood, so I’m treating you to braised spare ribs."
I ask you—among the freshmen present, who’s wealthier than me?
I am a tycoon, loaded with money.
This being the first time being treated to a meal, Shen Changqing felt slightly awkward, but seeing Ji You’s resolute tone, he thought for a moment and quietly said, "Thank you, classmate Ji You."
Behind Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan desperately made his forehead visible, and raising his hand, pointed at himself, asking Ji You, "What about me? Don’t forget me, huh? Are you not treating me?"
Ji You glanced at him sideways, "Too spicy for the eyes, no invitation for you."
Squeezing his head from behind Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiguang looked at Ji You and loudly said, "Number 4444! Daddy always knew you were a generous and straightforward person, why not treat Daddy’s dinner while you’re at it?"
Ji You: "In a bad mood, not treating."
Yue Qiyuan tried hard to distance himself from his idiotic brother, saying, "Classmate Ji You, today you’re smart, beautiful, lively, generous, pure, lovely, kind-hearted, gentle..."
Ji You raised her hand, interrupting him, "...You’re in the same nest of snakes and rats as your brother. If you continue to flatter me insincerely, my mood will be even worse."
Ji You turned her head, looking at Senior He Bi and smiled, "Senior, make it three servings."
Saying that, she immediately swiped her card.
Would Yaya truly beat him to death if she finds out he bullied her precious junior?
But—thinking of Senior Shi Ya’s cold, icy face, He Bi inexplicably shivered.
When He Bi was shaking the spoon, his hand couldn’t help but tremble slightly; not only did Ji You’s portion of braised spare ribs not increase, she even lost one. Ji You noticed that there were only nine pieces, but He Bi seemed to have not caught on, and instead handed her the plate, signaling her to take it.
Senior He Bi, you’ll pay for the braised spare ribs!
He Bi felt an inexplicable chill, and following Ji You’s gaze, he noticed one was missing. He quickly picked up the spoon and added it back.
Only then did Ji You pick up her own plate. Before leaving, she couldn’t help but glance at He Bi and say, "Senior He Bi, the way you shake the spoon really makes you look like a scumbag!"