Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Um, Cui’an, why don’t you find a job that includes food and accommodation?” Zhu Bixuan had a sudden idea and spoke up, “I heard there are many holiday jobs that provide these benefits, and the pay is decent too.”
“But those jobs offering accommodation are in the factory,” Zhou Cui’an frowned, “I don’t want to work in a factory.”
“In that case, there’s not much else we can do.” Zhu Bixuan shrugged. “I’m just a student myself, so I can’t really help you.”
Upon hearing Zhu Bixuan’s suggestion, Zhou Cui’an’s expression turned sour.
She couldn’t tell if Zhu Bixuan was being deliberate. Did she look like soone who would work as a factory technician? She was also a student at Capital University, just like them. Why were the others in the dormitory acting so superior and was she the only fit for these nial jobs?
The more Zhou Cui’an thought about it, the more unfair it seed.
She stood up and walked out.
Zhu Bixuan was startled by this sudden move. Initially, she had wanted to help Zhou Cui’an find a solution. But now, seeing her deanor, she felt it was best not to interfere.
Though carefree, Zhu Bixuan wasn’t naive. She didn’t want to involve herself in thankless tasks. Since Zhou Cui’an had already left, she decided not to dwell on it too much. She didn’t want Zhou Cui’an to think she was being patronized and ungrateful, as that would make their future interactions awkward.
With that in mind, she pushed aside thoughts of Zhou Cui’an and continued packing, preparing to head ho as soon as possible.
On the other side, Zhou Cui’an, now outside the dormitory, couldn’t help but stop in her tracks after descending the stairs. She seed lost in thought. Standing there, she wasn’t sure where to go next.
Or rather, she didn’t know what to do next. Returning to the dormitory now would be too embarrassing. Especially since she didn’t see anything wrong with her actions. Zhu Bixuan’s words had clearly belittled her.
Zhou Cui’an wandered around campus.
There weren’t many people left; most had gone ho after receiving their results. Even those still on campus were preparing to leave, hurrying about their business.
Only Zhou Cui’an seed burdened, pacing around campus.
After walking for so ti, Zhou Cui’an finally sat down at a pavilion. She took out her phone and opened her contacts. Seeing a particular number on the screen, she hesitated.
It was Murong Yung’s number, overheard from Ye Leng’an. She’d seen it many tis but never dared to call.
She didn’t know what she was thinking, but seeing the number now stirred sothing within her.
Murong Yung, being from the Murong family, could easily resolve her current predicant. But she also knew Murong Yung didn’t know who she was, let alone help her.
Still, she wanted to try. Perhaps there would be an unexpected outco. Even if Murong Yung couldn’t help, it couldn’t get worse than this.
Besides, although she had no personal interaction with Murong Yung, she’d heard of her reputation.
Despite being from a wealthy family, Murong Yung was humble and polite. She was known for helping fellow students.
With a deep breath, Zhou Cui’an pressed the dial button.
As the phone rang, her heart raced, as if about to burst.
Finally, the call connected, and a puzzled voice ca from the other end.
“Hello, who is this?”
Murong Yung, on the other end, was surprised to receive an unfamiliar call. She didn’t recognize the number.
This was her private number, known to few. If it were soone she knew, they would have introduced themselves. Yet here was a completely unknown caller.
“Um…Hello!” Zhou Cui’an’s nerves were on edge. She stuttered, “Senior…Senior Sister Murong, I’m…I’m Zhou Cui’an.”
“Zhou Cui’an?” Murong Yung’s frown deepened at the unfamiliar na. Her tone grew sharper. “Who are you? And how did you get my number?”
She didn’t know Zhou Cui’an, nor how the other party obtained her private number.
“Um…” Zhou Cui’an grew even more nervous at Murong Yung’s stern tone. Her words beca jumbled. “I…I… Senior Sister Murong…”
Hearing the disjointed response, Murong Yung cut in, “Who are you? What’s your motive? If you don’t explain, I’ll hang up.”
At the ntion of hanging up, Zhou Cui’an urgently tried to suppress her panic. “Please don’t hang up, Senior Sister Murong. You might not know . I’m Zhou Cui’an, Ye Leng’an’s roommate. I got your number from her.”
Bringing up Ye Leng’an, she hoped to establish credibility. She knew that if Murong Yung hung up, she might lose her nerve to try again. And if Murong Yung blocked her number, all her efforts would be in vain.
Murong Yung paused at the ntion of Ye Leng’an. Then she asked, “You’re Ye Leng’an’s roommate, right?”
She didn’t doubt Zhou Cui’an’s claim, but she was skeptical of her intentions.
And was this really Ye Leng’an’s doing?
“Yes, I’m really Leng’an’s roommate,” Zhou Cui’an replied anxiously. “Otherwise, I wouldn’t have your number from her.”
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