When Chu Yang and Chi Yan returned to their apartment complex, the security guard greeted them again. Now the complex doesn't allow outsiders to enter, and delivery drivers can't come in either. Those who order delivery have to pick it up at the security office. Although it has become very strict, most residents are cooperating, even if some complain.
Chu Yang and Chi Yan entered the complex and walked towards a couple coming their way – an unfamiliar girl and a familiar boy, Gu Xiao.
Wow~ Is that girl beside the male lead another female supporting character?
The two pairs noticed each other. Gu Xiao disgustingly glanced away while the girl looked at Chu Yang and Chi Yan with great interest, then said to Gu Xiao beside her: "Xiao Xiao, there are so many good-looking guys and girls in your complex. That last couple just now were really attractive."
Gu Xiao had been in a bad mood recently because he fought with Li Qinglu. Hearing her say this, he immediately frowned, "They're just so-so."
The girl instantly realized Gu Xiao was unhappy. She was puzzled for a moment but quickly smiled and said: "Oh I'm just casually commenting. That guy isn't as handsome as you, and you and your girlfriend are the best looking couple. Speaking of which, I haven't seen your girlfriend around lately? Did you two fight? I think girls shouldn't be spoiled too much..."
Meanwhile, Chu Yang had arrived at Chi Yan's home. After taking off their shoes and entering, Chu Yang relaxed on the sofa, "I'm tired, gonna rest a bit."
Chi Yan responded with an "mm-hmm," but started busying himself - first going to the kitchen to pour a glass of warm water, then washing some fruit, turning on the TV, and taking out a broom to start cleaning the room.
By the time Chi Yan swept from the living room into the bedroom and cleaned the bathroom, Chu Yang had fallen asleep on the sofa.
Chi Yan turned off the TV, carried Chu Yang to bed and covered her with a blanket, kissing her forehead. He then went to his study and turned on his computer to start working.
He was currently designing a game that he could sell and earn money to buy presents for his girlfriend, so he could make his own money and Chu Yang wouldn't complain about him anymore.
An hour later, Chu Yang woke up. Not seeing Chi Yan, she looked through the slightly open study door and saw him facing his computer, diligently working or possibly studying hard.
Chu Yang didn't want to disturb him. After washing up and feeling refreshed, she took out her phone and logged into Weibo to start today's work.
Hmm, tomorrow will be windy with heavy rain. Let's make a post first.
Then check private messages - a client said her ring was missing and wanted to know where it was. This is easy; Chu Yang quickly replied: it's in the drawer by the door.
Then someone was looking for her lost dog. Also simple, it will come back itself tomorrow.
Someone asked if their trip tomorrow would go smoothly.
The fortune-telling witch replied: No, absolutely do not go out. Do not leave home no matter what.
On the other side, after the girl saw this, she hesitantly said to her boyfriend: "The fortune-telling witch said I shouldn't go, so I'm not going."
Her boyfriend said: "Who's this fortune-telling witch? Don't believe in superstitions."
"But everyone online says she's super accurate!"
"That's impossible, they're all scammers."
"No, I'm still not going."
The boyfriend thought for a moment. Weren't we going to hike? How about this - she probably meant hiking would be unpleasant. Let's go to the beach instead! We'll change locations, so it won't be unpleasant anymore.
The girl considered: "That makes sense. Okay then."
"I'll go make arrangements," he said.
After handling her client issues, Chu Yang went to the kitchen and made two kumquat lemonades. She gently knocked on the study door and brought them in, placing them on Chi Yan's desk.
Seeing her, Chi Yan asked, "You're awake?"
"Mm-hmm. Kumquat lemonade, I made it. Wanna try?"
Chi Yan took a sip. "Very delicious." The icy coldness filled his mouth and the lemon aroma lingered on his lips and teeth, invigorating him.
"I'll leave you be then. I'll go sit on the balcony."
"Alright."
Chu Yang left the study, thoughtfully closing the door behind her. Taking her lemonade, she went to the balcony which had a tatami mat and small table. She sat there reading a book and occasionally sipping her drink, extremely content.
That night, Zheng Tianyuan called Chi Jin: "Chi Jin, do you remember your cousin's girlfriend?"
Chi Jin of course remembered. "What about her?"
Zheng Tianyuan sounded mysterious. "You know what? This morning when I went to the swimming complex with Lin Da and the others, I ran into your cousin and Gao Miao fighting in the pool."
Chi Jin was expressionless. "Hmm. Did he win?"
Zheng Tianyuan said: "Of course he won. Gao Miao's eyes were swollen. Why doesn't he learn? He keeps provoking your cousin only to get beaten badly every time."
"Hmm. So what's the relation to my cousin's girlfriend?"
Zheng Tianyuan explained: "That's not what I wanted to say. After I stopped their fight, I gave your cousin a VIP pool. Later when I went over at his request, do you know what happened?"
Chi Jin: "What happened?"
Zheng Tianyuan dramatically said: "Your cousin Chi Yan asked me to put my hand on a crystal ball, then his girlfriend started doing some kind of spell! The crystal ball instantly lit up - scared me half to death, I thought I was gonna time travel! But a minute later, his girlfriend told me to go to the hospital and your cousin also said I should. Bewildered, I went..."
Chi Jin: "So did you become disabled or impotent?!"
Zheng Tianyuan thought, if she could cure it then she wouldn't have sent me to the hospital. "Uh...impotent."
Chi Jin asked again: "So did you pay her?"
Zheng Tianyuan slapped his thigh. "No...I will now! Gotta go!"
Then late at night Chi Yan received a bank transfer from Zheng Tianyuan: [50,000] for your girlfriend.
Chi Yan replied: Received.
Just after washing up in her dorm room, Chu Yang checked her phone and saw Chi Yan's message about the money Tian Yuan gave.
Chu Yang didn't reject it. Looking at her account, she realized she had earned a lot this semester. She transferred 10,000 to Chu Luo, 20,000 each to Chu's Dad and Chu's Mom, and the 50,000 was gone.
She then divided her remaining money into three parts - one for living expenses, one was a relationship fund since Chi Yan was always buying her things so she should give back, and the last part she directly donated to a reputable charity for their education support programs in rural mountain schools. Education is the foundation for escaping poverty.
