The Byoukidere Is Her Sweetie

Chapter 37: 037: He just listened to Zhou Xufang (first update)

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

He decided to express his defiance through silence.

Jiang Zhi glanced at him with an expression of disdain, then lay back and closed his eyes, ignoring him.

The phone with the broken screen rang. It was Xue Baoyi calling. Jiang Zhi was too lazy to move, so he raised his hand slightly. Ah Wan understood and went to answer the call, putting it on speaker.

“Brother Zhi, the Lu Family is hosting a business banquet at seven tonight. Are you coming?”

With a weak voice, Jiang Zhi replied, “Not going.”

Xue Baoyi, who enjoyed a wild time, coaxed him over the phone, “Lu Sheng, that little girl, is bound to stir up trouble. Aren’t you coming to check it out?”

Among the Four Great Families, the Lu Family and the Jiang Family had always been at odds. The elders of both families had some unknown grudge against each other, and they had been openly and secretly competing for decades without any respite.

The eldest son of the Lu Family had a sleeping disorder and was rarely awake during the day. Currently, the management was under the second daughter, Lu Sheng.

At just over twenty, Lu Sheng was quite impressive, a domineering female CEO, not an average person.

Jiang Zhi still showed no interest, “I’m not going out today.”

Xue Baoyi snorted, “What, are you cultivating moral character?” The banquet at the Lu Family, surely someone from the Jiang Mansion would attend. Jiang Zhi was overly leisurely and relaxed for someone from such a wealthy family.

Xue Baoyi was quite anxious for him. Although the Old Madam of the Jiang Family doted on Jiang Zhi the most, Jiang Zhi’s health was a disappointment. He didn’t have much real power, all of it being held by the first and second branches of the family.

Jiang Zhi remained indifferent and lazy, “It’s unsafe to go out at night. I’m a short-lived ghost, I need to treasure my life.”

“What kind of nonsense are you talking about?”

Jiang Zhi turned over without any sleepiness, sat up, and stared at his own hand absentmindedly, “Looking this good, I’ll get kidnapped if I go out.”

Zhou Xufang had told him not to go out tonight.

Xue Baoyi: “…”

By dusk, the filming ended.

Ah Wan happened to return from an errand, putting a new phone in front of his employer, “The phone has been replaced.” Also, “The screen protector has been applied as well.”

So dutiful!

“Ah Wan.”

“Yes, boss.”

Jiang Zhi fiddled with the new phone, rubbing the screen absentmindedly, “You’re not very bright, don’t try to be clever.”

Ah Wan: “…”

The screen protector was applied for free by the phone store! Was it his fault?!

Jiang Zhi tore off the screen protector, tossed it into the trash, took his coat, and stood up.

Ah Wan followed, “Should I drive you back?”

Jiang Zhi walked out, a faint smile appearing on his lips, barely noticeable, making his sickly look slightly better and his features even more striking. @@novelbin@@

Like a fairy.

The Jiang Fairy said, “No rush, it’s still early.”

Early?

The sun had already set outside.

Ah Wan took out the car keys and asked, “Where to then?”

“Ba Yi Bridge.”

Tsk tsk tsk, no wonder his eyes were brimming with flirtation. Ah Wan was clever this time, “Going to find Miss Zhou to apply a screen protector?”

Ah Wan thought, the employer was quite clingy.

Jiang Zhi didn’t respond, just asked lightly, “How’s that chicken Zhou Xufang gave me?”

Ah Wan wasn’t trying to take credit, just inexplicably proud, happily reporting to his employer, “Good teeth, good stomach, good body, everything’s delicious.”

Jiang Zhi hummed in acknowledgment, the curve of his lips lifting slightly again.

Ah Wan thought, that chicken had really good luck, just because it was a token of affection, its status was elevated from a dish to a beloved pet.

Before six, Zhou Xufang had already set up a stall under Ba Yi Bridge. It was Friday, her business was good; she applied eight screen protectors in half an hour.

Across the bridge, many people were dancing in the square, the music was loud and lively.

Next to Zhou Xufang, an auntie was selling stinky tofu. She didn’t have many customers and was bored, so she struck up a conversation with Zhou Xufang.

“Xiao Zhou, why are you here so early today?”

Zhou Xufang, with her head lowered, replied in a soft and cool voice, “The shoot ended early.”

The auntie had been here for half a year, knowing Zhou Xufang wasn’t talkative but polite and hardworking. She had a good impression of her and suddenly had the idea of matchmaking her with her single son.

“You are really hardworking, unlike my good-for-nothing son, who just plays games all day.” She laughed, a bit of pride showing on her face, “That rascal is unambitious but has a decent face.”

Zhou Xufang wasn’t good at socializing, so she just listened without commenting.

“How old are you, Xiao Zhou?”

She didn’t remember her birthday. The person who saved her had told her the year she was born. She answered, “I’m twenty-two.”

At twenty-two, setting up a stall, the aunt guessed she hadn’t had much education, “My son is two years older than you, he’s twenty-four. Been out of college for two years and still doesn’t find a job, hasn’t dated anyone, just fiddles with starting a business all day.” The conversation flowed naturally, “What about you, Xiao Zhou, do you have a boyfriend?”

Though this girl lacked education, she had good looks and a nice temperament. The more the aunt looked, the more she liked her.

Zhou Xufang frowned slightly, “No.”

Perfect! The aunt smiled so much that her wrinkles showed, “Auntie sees you alone every day without friends. Why not give me your WeChat, I’ll have my son add you. It’s good for young people to have things to talk about and make friends.”

Zhou Xufang didn’t want to give her contact information to strangers and was at a loss how to refuse when a voice answered for her.

“She doesn’t use WeChat.”

The voice was pleasant.

She knew it was Jiang Zhi, looking up, her frown relaxed.

The aunt obviously wasn’t happy with this unexpected interference, glaring over at the source of the voice, “And who are you?” This guy was excessively handsome!

Jiang Zhi tossed his phone in front of Zhou Xufang, raising an eyebrow, “Here to get a screen protector.”

Just another customer needing a screen protector. The aunt didn’t bother further, as another customer came over for stinky tofu. She handed Zhou Xufang a piece of paper, “Xiao Zhou, write your WeChat for me. Auntie’s old, can’t remember it without writing.”

Zhou Xufang hesitated briefly, then returned the paper, “I don’t use WeChat.”

“…”

The aunt sulked, throwing several white-eyed glances at Jiang Zhi, who was smiling provocatively, cursing internally, “What’s so great about being handsome?”

“Hi, hello.”

It was the young woman buying stinky tofu, shyly looking at Jiang Zhi, “Can I have your WeChat?”

Jiang Zhi’s smile faded, his peach blossom eyes cold, “No.”

The aunt: “…”

This world where looks mattered was infuriating. The aunt’s hands shook, accidentally dropping two pieces of stinky tofu back into the oil, angrily asking the young woman if she wanted it spicy.

The young woman left ten yuan, not taking the tofu, running away red-faced and embarrassed.

The aunt: “…”

Amid the bustling crowd, Jiang Zhi frowned and moved closer to Zhou Xufang, found a spot, and squatted down. Wearing high-end tailored clothes that clashed with the market vibe, he didn’t care, staring at her face, “Do people often hit on you here at the stall?”