My girlfriend isn't as cute as me.

This is very interesting.

Because Lin Jiu was very cute, Wang Yuting initially thought she was a female junior high school student working part-time at the convenience store. It wasn't until she saw that the minimum age for part-time workers at the convenience store was seventeen that she gave up that idea.

According to national laws, minors aged seventeen or above who rely primarily on their own labor income for their livelihood are considered to have full civil capacity, which means they are considered adults.

This is why some companies can hire vocational school graduates who haven't graduated. Some vocational schools allow students to choose between employment or continuing their studies. These students are generally seventeen years old, though some are just turning eighteen. Students who choose early employment usually do so for one reason: they don't have enough credits to graduate. They have to either retake the exams or find employment to earn more credits—a choice between the two.

After returning to the company, Wang Yuting couldn't stop thinking about Lin Jiu, which even affected her work.

The frustration from the heavy workload clashed sharply with her anticipation of seeing the child again, ultimately transforming into work efficiency beyond her limits. Wang Yuting quickly finished the demanding tasks, all so she could take a longer route home to see the child again.

Unfortunately, Lin Jiu was on the early shift that day.

By the time Wang Yuting got off work, everyone else had already gone home.

To prove that the thoughts that welled up in his mind were just illusions caused by loneliness.

Wang Yuting went to several convenience stores late at night, bought things at each store, and then stared intently at the store clerks.

The shop assistants were trembling, not knowing what they had done wrong, and some even instinctively handed over their wallets with both hands.

Generally speaking, convenience store managers are trained to handle robberies without issue; they simply take the cash from the register and give it to the perpetrator. For example, Wango convenience stores typically have NT$500 in change ready in the register. Even if you encounter a criminal, consider it a safety precaution; the most important thing is that no one gets hurt. Besides, there's a possibility you might get that NT$500 back; the security situation is so good now, with security cameras everywhere.

Wang Yuting naturally did not accept the wallet offered by the other party. She returned to the front door of Mingyuexuan's house and opened the door with her key.

She looked at her dark and desolate home, a quietness that made her want to cry.

It was the same scene as usual, but I felt even lonelier than before.

Wang Yuting squatted in her entryway, a bag full of drinks lying on the floor like a garbage dump. She buried her head and remained silent for a long time, finally realizing something—she had probably fallen in love with that child at first sight.

That child is clearly younger than her, looks very small, and shouldn't be very old. What if he's not even a minor? This is a crime! A crime!

From then on, Wang Yuting would always take a detour to visit the Wango convenience store.

Until one day, when she saw the boy come to the store in his high school uniform, she felt a deep sense of regret and even considered giving up. She was already a working adult; how could she like a high school student? She had to think about him, after all. If the boy knew he was being targeted by a strange older woman, wouldn't he be very bothered?

Let's end it here.

My first love ended before it even began.

With this thought in mind, Wang Yuting walked into the convenience store. She planned to buy a few cans of alcohol to take home, get drunk, and then have a good cry.

As a result, when she walked into the convenience store and saw Lin Jiu's dazzling smile, her thought of giving up was rekindled and instantly reignited!

So cute!

Why are there such adorable creatures in this world?!

Compared to the male celebrities featured on the posters plastered on the windows of convenience stores, Wang Yuting thought Lin Jiu was much more handsome.

Having almost been late for work, Lin Jiu hurriedly changed into his work clothes, his face flushed, quite different from usual; it was a kind of extreme beauty that transcended mere cuteness. Wang Yuting was captivated by Lin Jiu's masculine charm, and left the convenience store completely tipsy.

She hasn't even had a drink yet.

The person was already drunk.

Later, Wang Yuting thought about it carefully.

She had two choices.

One option is to let him go forever and never see him again.

One option is to keep this love hidden in one's heart, silently watching him without disturbing him.

This is destined to be a relationship that is not recognized by the world. What kind of logic is it for a member of society to pursue a high school student? If she were a man, or if Lin Jiu were a girl, then Wang Yuting would not have any complaints even if she were taken away by the police.

After imagining the future of these two options, the answer became obvious to Wang Yuting.

Without much hesitation, she chose the latter.

Rather than continuing to live such a lonely and numb life, it's better to change your life.

This was Wang Yuting's first love, and she was mentally prepared to continue to harbor this secret crush.

She had a very fulfilling first year with Lin Jiu.

Every day at work, Wang Yuting felt motivated. To leave work early and see him, she constantly improved herself, finding the most reasonable and effective solutions to everything. She worked incredibly fast, almost to an unfair degree, and rarely made mistakes. Because of her outstanding performance, her boss unreasonably pushed a huge amount of work onto her, making her so angry that she drank alone at home, cursing her boss's ancestors. But whenever she thought of Lin Jiu, she felt an inexhaustible supply of energy, transforming her grief and anger into strength.

The second year after meeting Lin Jiu...

This is a scene I never dared to dream of before.

Wang Yuting shook the empty beer can in her hand, looking at Lin Jiu who was clearing away the dishes in front of her.

Lin Jiu bent over, her form-fitting dress flowing over her beautiful curves, a sight to behold.

"Lin Jiu".

"what happened?"

"It's so good to have met you."

Wang Yuting smiled sweetly, a slightly naive smile, her face still showing signs of intoxication.

Upon hearing this, Lin Jiu was stunned for a moment, then her cheeks flushed red, and she almost dropped the bowl and chopsticks.

Again!

She's like this again!

They made no attempt to hide it, just threw the ball straight at us!

Lin Jiu saw an unspeakable adoration in Wang Yuting's expression.

This isn't just playful banter; it's a serious statement.

"You..." Lin Jiu pursed her lips, but finally shouted with a flushed face, "If you're drunk, go back to your room and sleep!"

"Good~"

Wang Yuting put down the empty can and staggered back to her room.

Before closing the door, she added, "My door isn't locked."

"No need to remind me of this!!"

Lin Jiu closed the door for her, then sighed helplessly and leaned against the door.

He was silent for a moment, then muttered to himself, "Me too... It's so good to have met you."

On the other side of the door.

Wang Yuting leaned against the door.

She slowly tilted her head back, a slight smile playing on her lips.

Chapter Twenty-Two: Sha Sha!

early morning.

Soft sunlight streamed into the room through the frosted glass, and the sheer curtains swayed gently in the breeze.

As the morning light gently touched his sleeping face, Lin Jiu slowly opened his eyes, his bright eyes reflecting the unfamiliar ceiling. Still half-asleep, he lay on the soft sofa, lost in thought, a lazy smile creeping onto his face.

I haven't slept this peacefully in a long time.

Lin Jiu grew up in harsh living conditions and almost never slept properly.

The environment in the urban village was always noisy, especially since that man would often bring people home to play cards, making an unbearable racket. Particularly when the middle-aged men made lewd jokes, they would frequently glance at Lin Jiu, who was going to the toilet. Lin Jiu felt immense panic, to the point that he would wake up at the slightest sound.

Over time, he developed neurasthenia and became easily startled, but he kept putting on a brave face.

It's different now.

The days of living in constant fear are over.

Lin Jiu reflected on the events of the past two days, feeling as if she were in a dream; it still seemed unbelievable. It was like someone who had never won the lottery in ten years suddenly winning the jackpot – it all felt unreal.

He pinched his cheek.

It hurts.

Great, this isn't a dream.

Lin Jiu waited quietly until his energetic younger brother, who had been up early, returned to normal before standing up and slowly stretching his back. Just like a cat washing away its laziness, the last trace of drowsiness vanished without a trace.

Lin Jiu had always slept on a hard iron bed frame, so now that she was on such a comfortable and well-fitting sofa, she felt a little uncomfortable. It was a luxurious kind of trouble.

Last night at the supermarket, Wang Yuting originally planned to buy Lin Jiu a set of bedding, specifically the kind made with low-rebound polyurethane, the super expensive kind. When Lin Jiu said it wasn't necessary to spend so much, Wang Yuting got angry and said that she worked so hard to earn money so he could buy whatever he wanted!

Finally, persuaded by Lin Jiu, they only bought a pillow and a blanket, which was enough.

Instead of spending money to buy bedding to put on the floor, it's better to let him sleep on the sofa. Anyway, he can stretch his legs out long enough when he lies on it... This is the first time that Lin Jiu's height disadvantage has become an advantage. He doesn't know whether he should be moved or cry. At least he can be proud of himself at this moment. Being short can save money.

As the saying goes...

I have a flat chest, and I'm proud of it! I save fabric for the country!

A new day, a new life, has begun.

After a quick brushing of her teeth and washing up in the bathroom, Lin Jiu didn't change out of the dress she had been wearing for quite some time. This was mainly because she still had housework and breakfast to do, and it wouldn't be good to get her clothes dirty if she changed them now.

The house was cleaned yesterday and is much cleaner now, but Lin Jiu is still not satisfied.

If yesterday Lin Jiu was simply driven by his inability to bear the filth and mess of the house, deciding to fight against the stains and sweep away all the uncleanliness before him, then now he is brimming with energy and motivation.

This is work!

This is Wang Yuting's training plan for her future husband!

Lin Jiu has his own insights into cleaning. Organized cleaning saves time, and this kind of planning is a piece of cake for him. Although his nimble little hands can't carry two large bags of heavy items as easily as Wang Yuting's, they are quite decisive and efficient when dealing with things he can judge.

Good morning!

Wang Yuting shouted from behind Lin Jiu.

She meant no harm; she just wanted to give Lin Jiu a surprise.

However, what happened next was undoubtedly her fault. Because she suddenly shouted, Lin Jiu, who was easily startled, did not notice her footing and stepped on a spot that was still wet after the floor was mopped, causing her to lose her balance.

If it were Wang Yuting, she could probably easily regain her balance and perform a spectacular 360-degree spin in the air, landing gracefully without splashing any water. But Lin Jiu is not as good as her in this regard. Even when he subconsciously thinks about it and time seems to slow down to almost stand still, he can't find an option to avoid falling over.

The mind can keep up, but the body can't; that perfectly describes the current situation.

Just as Lin Jiu's head was about to hit the ground, Wang Yuting executed a beautiful sliding tackle and successfully caught him.