Chapter 52: You Set Me Up!
Speaking of which, where did Yu Linna work? Ye Zhiyun suddenly started pondering this question one day. Although she had known her for some time, she hadn’t really paid attention to where she worked. She only knew her family was very poor, she often worked outside, and her parents weren’t around.
So, where exactly did this girl work? Ye Zhiyun suddenly became curious.
How about actively looking for her? Anyway, being idle is being idle. Thinking this, Ye Zhiyun went out under the scorching sun. After returning to Guangnan City, her days, apart from school, were spent discussing business. Life was very busy, and she really wanted to find some fun. Anyway, Yu Linna was one of her few sources of amusement. Playing with her wasn’t bad either.
Of course, as long as it didn’t go too far. Like pretending to be her parents before, that was a bit over the line. She wouldn’t make that kind of low-level mistake again. But it was also because of that time that she learned Yu Linna’s bottom line.
Ye Zhiyun’s hobby was photography. Since she was going out today anyway, she took her precious camera with her. This camera was very expensive; it was impossible to afford without ten thousand yuan. Only a young lady like her would be so extravagant. She had played with this hobby for so many years and was quite proficient. Although not a professional photographer, she already had the demeanor of one.
Click.
Ye Zhiyun’s outing this time was also out of boredom. She captured several scenes along the way. In this city of reinforced concrete, it was difficult to capture green landscapes. But Ye Zhiyun didn’t just shoot landscapes; even photographing skyscrapers, she could capture a unique style. If she were to submit her work, she would surely be on the list. It was just that Miss Ye wasn’t short of money and wasn’t interested in these things.
Click.
Taking a few more shots, Ye Zhiyun enjoyed her journey freely. She remembered Yu Linna saying she worked at a convenience store, plus she had found a food delivery job, and she had seen her at the tutoring center before. However, Yu Linna rarely showed up at the tutoring center recently. Several times when Ye Zhiyun sent her cousin to class, she didn’t see her. After a while, she didn’t want to go anymore.
Suddenly, Ye Zhiyun thought, Actually, she didn’t need to look everywhere for her; she could just send her a message. Thinking this, Ye Zhiyun took out her phone and tapped a few times. Ten seconds later, Yu Linna sent her location.
Although her relationship with Yu Linna wasn’t great, Yu Linna was still willing to send her location, after all, she had helped her before. The corners of Ye Zhiyun’s mouth lifted. Relying on the location provided, she opened the map software and headed towards Yu Linna’s workplace.
She took a few turns, passed two traffic lights, and soon saw Yu Linna in the fast-food restaurant. Yu Linna was currently wearing a work uniform and helping inside. When customers ordered, she was responsible for printing the slips. Probably because it was afternoon, not many people ordered delivery, so Yu Linna was helping out in the store.
Anyway, her wages were included; doing anything was the same. The corners of Ye Zhiyun’s mouth lifted. With a light leap, she crossed the road to the opposite side. Remembering this fast-food restaurant, she could often order delivery from this place in the future. Then she could make things difficult for her to her heart’s content, hahaha.
Ye Zhiyun had already begun plotting her revenge plan.
As she opened the shop door, the front counter staff called out “Welcome.” She looked inside the not-so-crowded restaurant. Although the decoration wasn’t great, it was passable.
“Eek!”
Yu Linna, standing at the front counter, saw Ye Zhiyun at a glance, and alarm bells rang loudly in her heart. What was this woman doing here? She couldn’t be here to continue her revenge, right!
She hadn’t forgotten what this person did at noon!
This woman definitely held a grudge against her and wanted an excuse to retaliate!
Thinking back on some things she had done to her before, Yu Linna’s face turned ashen. No matter which incident was listed, it was very unfavorable to her, Yu Linna. Ye Zhiyun had plenty of excuses to make a fuss. Back at the tutoring center, she had tried to mess with her. She would never forget that fear for her entire life!
“Please… please order…”
Yu Linna forced a smile, standing at the counter feeling like she wanted to die.
“Aiya, isn’t this Zhiyun? You’re actually back. If I had known you were back, I would have called you out.”
Suddenly, a girl’s voice came. Ye Zhiyun turned her head. A girl with long hair tied in a scorpion braid stood before her. This girl wore a cute Japanese-style skirt and long socks. If this were anime, many people would probably post a “lick screen” bullet comment.
“Wenqian, hello.”
This girl was named Dai Wenqian, Ye Zhiyun’s classmate. Both were students at the Experimental Middle School. Moreover, Dai Wenqian was skilled at cosplay and was quite a famous coser in the circle. Usually, she was just a little cutie, responsible for acting cute. She became friends with Ye Zhiyun because they shared common hobbies.
“Zhiyun, since you’re here, let’s go eat something together. Let me introduce you, these are my friends from the club. Like me, they’re going to the summer comic convention.”
“Hello!”
The few boys and girls standing behind Dai Wenqian were partners from their school club. Dai Wenqian’s hobby was cosplay, and she was very familiar with things in the circle, even more familiar than Ye Zhiyun. Because Ye Zhiyun usually had to work and discuss business, her spare time was only used for watching anime and buying manga. She didn’t mix in the circle.
And she, Ye Zhiyun, was also a famous figure in school, the goddess of the third year. Everyone in the club knew her, so no further introduction was needed. Ye Zhiyun nodded, considered it a greeting.
“No need for food, I’ve already had lunch. I’ll just have something to drink. Wenqian, help me order a drink. I’ll sit over there.”
She deliberately chose a seat very close to the front counter. Yu Linna looked disgusted. What on earth did this woman want! Although she wasn’t messing with her now, it didn’t mean she would let her go!
Hmph, whatever, continue working. Yu Linna threw the thoughts out of her mind and devoted herself to work. Was it easy for her to earn this little money?
After ordering, Dai Wenqian sat down with her club partners. A table wasn’t large to begin with and was quickly filled. Out of politeness, Ye Zhiyun introduced herself well, got acquainted with everyone, and started chatting with them. She was well-educated, her attitude friendly, not standoffish. Everyone quickly relaxed and stopped being reserved.
While sipping her drink, Ye Zhiyun felt bored again. She picked up her camera and aimed it at Yu Linna, who was busy working at the front counter, and clicked the shutter. Click. A photo entered her view.
In the photo, a blonde girl with a ponytail was holding a scanner, scanning a QR code for a customer. Her small face wore a serious expression, a drop of sweat hanging on her cheek. Although it was an air-conditioned room, her forehead was already covered in sweat beads.
This photo is surprisingly good. Ye Zhiyun looked at her masterpiece, her mood improving. Sure enough, going out was the right choice.
“Senior Zhiyun, are you taking pictures? Can I see?”
Suddenly, one of the junior girls among Dai Wenqian’s group members saw her taking pictures and couldn’t help but go up and ask for the photos.
“That’s no problem.”
The junior girl took her camera. Just looking at the camera’s shell, she knew this thing was expensive, unaffordable for ordinary people. When she opened the photos and saw the beautiful picture taken of Yu Linna, she couldn’t help but gasp.
“Wow, it’s taken so beautifully! That little sister looks so beautiful in the photo! Look, Senior Zhiyun’s photography skills are super good!”
The junior girl, fearing no chaos, passed the photo to other club members. After seeing it, everyone exclaimed in admiration. Although they were in the circle, had cosplayed, and had professional photographers help take pictures, Ye Zhiyun was clearly just an amateur, yet the photos she took were almost indistinguishable from professional ones!
Instantly, everyone’s admiration for Ye Zhiyun grew even stronger.
“Hahaha, Zhiyun’s photography skills are very good. The girls in our class often ask her to take pictures. You don’t know, she started playing with cameras when she was little. In this aspect, she’s better than anyone in our club.”
Dai Wenqian spoke of her friend, her tone full of pride.
The club members admired her even more. They only knew there was a goddess in the third-year class, but didn’t expect this goddess to be so good at taking pictures. If they could ask her to help take pictures at the comic convention, how profitable would that be!
Ye Zhiyun just smiled without speaking, her eyes glancing towards Yu Linna at the front counter. Her appearance while working was different from usual, her face also serious. If captured, it could become a very good piece of work.
Dai Wenqian noticed her friend glancing at the little sister at the front counter. She looked closely. That blonde girl wasn’t old, probably younger than them. At first, she thought the little sister’s hair was dyed, but seeing her face shape, she knew this girl was mixed-race, and also very cute. Such a beautiful girl standing at the front counter would surely attract many otaku to order, just to hear the little sister’s voice.
“Zhiyun, so that’s your friend?”
“Cough! That’s not a friend.”
Ye Zhiyun choked slightly and blurted it out. Who knew, the moment she said it, she regretted it.
“Oh, so you really know her. You’ve been sitting here for so long and didn’t tell me. That little sister is really cute. Are you two close?”
“Not at all.”
“What, Senior Zhiyun, the girl standing at the front counter is someone you know? No wonder you were taking pictures of her!”
The last sentence was spoken by the junior girl who feared no chaos.
The moment she said it, Ye Zhiyun knew the situation was out of control.
“Hey, that little sister, hello there! Come over, come sit with us!”
“Hey, she’s still working!”
“Hehe, I knew you knew her.”
Yu Linna, working at the front counter, was startled. What’s going on? Why was someone calling her? Then she turned her head, saw Ye Zhiyun covering her face, and instantly understood something.
Ye Zhiyun, you set me up!
I won’t let you off!
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