Chapter 248 – Salary Cut

Mengyao was angry. Very angry. This Lin Yi was simply too much!! What did he think he was doing, holding Tang Yins hand as he announced publicly, in school no less, that she was his woman?! Was he not concerned at all about her, did he perhaps forget that he had a Miss??? Wasnt he her shield and follower?!!

Tang Yin was her woman? What would that make her, then? How was he supposed to be her shield now? Maybe she could tell everyone that she was a concubine of Lin Yis?!!

Are you jealous, Yao Yao? Why are you this angry? Yushu said as she waved her hand in front of Yao Yaos face.

Jealous? Me? Im angry because hes not being a proper follower! Hes supposed to be my shield, but there he goes hitting on girls!! Hows he supposed to be my shield now!! Mengyao, naturally, wouldnt think that she was jealous- why would she ever get jealous for Lin Yi? Was that even possible at all?

Oh, its fine, isnt it? You can say youre his concubine! His second wife, you know? Yushu suggested.

Concubine? Shu, are you telling me to be his concubine???? Mengyaos eyes were flared open as she stared at Yushu- was she trying to console her or just piss her off best she could?

Whats wrong with that? Whats wrong with being a concubine? Ive always been prepared to be the second wife, right after you, but things arent that different- now youll be concubine number one and Ill be concubine number two! Yushu said casually.

You Shu, I dont know what to say to you anymore- whats wrong with you? You think its fun playing concubine or something? Mengyao was speechless- her soulmates thought process simply wasnt normal. She decided to not talk to her when in a bad mood from now on- shed just piss her off even more, piss her off to death even.

Hmm.. Yeah, I think its pretty fun. Yushu said as she flipped a page on the english textbook in front of her, bored. Yao Yao, theres still a test in the afternoon- Im gonna study first.

……… Mengyao remembered the upcoming English test as well, and had no choice but to pull her own textbook out- but Lin Yi wasnt off the hook yet. She had to talk to him about this later, the guy was getting out of control! Shed tell him that if he were to go on like this, then then shed cut his salary!

Mengyao realized at that moment that the only thing she had on Lin Yi was his salary- what a tragedy.

She got even more pissed off when Lin Yi texted her when school ended- the guy had the nerve to say he had something to do tonight, that hed be getting home late!!

Mengyao flamed up instantly. Shu! Look at this Lin Yi, he said hes coming home late! You think hes going on a date with Tang Yin??

Should be the case! Yao Yao. Yushu was a girl who constantly seeked chaos.

Mengyao gritted her teeth as he sent a text back to Lin Yi. You come back late and Ill cut your salary for a month!!

Lin Yi, on the other hand, had a bit of a headache as he looked at the text message. Cutting his salary for a month for coming back late? Wasnt that a little absurd? He smiled bitterly as he dialed Mengyaos number.

What is it? Mengyao said icily.

Miss, I really do have something to do tonight. Lin Yi didnt know where this was all coming from- what was up with Mengyao?

Something to do? Going on a date with Tang Yin? Mengyao responded with a question. Lin Yi, will you please think of our image? Youre my shield! If you really have to hit on girls then could you please do it in secret? Dont announce it!! Now everyone knows about you and Tang Yin, how am I gonna use you for my shield now?

Lin Yi paused as he understood what was going on- so this was what upset the Miss!

Yao Yao, Its not a date- Im just doing a friend a favor. Lin Yi explained.

What friend? What favor? Mengyao asked.

Its that Sun Jingyi I met in the bar that day, she asked me to do something for her. Theres compensation. Lin Yi made sure to mention the word compensation, lest Mengyao think he was hitting on girls again.

I dont care if theres compensation, just as long these girls dont walk up to our doorstep!! Mengyao didnt really want to let Lin Yi go to Jingyi, but didnt have a good enough excuse to stop him with. What was she even getting upset over? Could it perhaps be Yes, that had to be it- these women would ruin everything, Lin Yi wouldnt be able to act as her shield anymore if things got out of hand! That had to be it. Itd be fine as long as none of these women showed up at school, he could go and do whatever it was he wanted then!

With that, Mengyao hung the phone up. Lin Yi shook his head as he pulled the phone away from his ear- was this a yes you can go or no from Mengyao? Was his salary still safe, even?

Lin Yi went to the food street behind the school and saw Tang Yin, who had come to help her mother out- she probably wasnt really needed at the hospital anymore, with Xiaobo and Xinwen there to look after Fen.

Tang Yin jumped in surprise upon seeing Lin Yi, feeling a mixture of shyness, panic, and joy.

The news about them had spread throughout pretty much the entire school already, but for some reason she wasnt as mad as she had been towards the love letter incident from last time

After all, that incident was a rumor, while this one had truth to it Tang Yin thought that it was probably the case But was it really like that..?

Tang Yin shook her head, clearing her thoughts. She didnt reject Lin Yi from her heart anymore Quite the contrary, there was this excitement and throbbing she always felt, feelings that came from nowhere whenever she would spend time with Lin Yi. Could she really be in love at this young an age??

Wh What are you doing here.. Tang Yin lowered her head, too shy to meet Lin Yis eyes.

Im waiting for someone- a friend asked me for help. Lin Yi paused. And to visit you while I wait.

Tang Yin was feeling a bit disappointed at what Lin Yi was saying at first, thinking that the guy hadnt come to see her But the second part was like honey- it filled her heart with sweetness

Oh Tang Yin blushed, feeling really complicated at this point- was she really just going to fall for him like this? Just like this?? No

Business looks pretty busy for you guys You could hire a helper if the work loads too much. Lin Yi suggested as he looked at Mrs. Tangs stall- it was surrounded by students.

Yeah Mom said so too, that wed have to hire someone if its this busy Tang Yin felt thankful to Lin Yi- business wouldnt be this good if it werent for him. She remembered her relationship with him, and wondered if it counted as a repayment in disguise Tang Yin dared not think about it anymore- it was getting too confusing. Im gonna go help my mom then.

With that, Tang Yin ran off.

Lin Yis eyes looked distant as he watched Tang Yins figure fade away A life like this was so good.

But he was faced with those piercing, resentful eyes every time he closed his

Was he just too reckless back then? Because he was young, hot-blooded? Or was it his lack of confidence, because of the kind of family hed come from? Or was it he days of gunfire and blood, days he didnt know the end to?

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