NOVEL NEXT Chapter 136 - Call the Police
Gu Yuehuan remained busy until four o'clock in the afternoon, at which point all the ingredients had been sold. She was preparing to close her stall when an unexpected guest appeared.
It was Jiang Yan. He couldn't fathom what was amiss with him today. Upon coming to eat, he found himself fixating on her from the sidelines. His gaze was unsettling.
He kept his eyes trained on her from the afternoon onwards, unrelenting even as she readied to shut her stall for the day.
Now, as she was packing up her stall, she was determined to usher him away.
Jiang Yan had been observing all afternoon. When he noticed her intention to close, he promptly rose from his seat and addressed her, “Lady Boss, I'm glad to see you're well. I have something to discuss. I've heard your stall is hiring, right? What if I join you? I'll work for a month, charging only 50 dollars. I'm tall and strong, and I can provide protection. I'll handle whatever tasks are needed. If you find me suitable… I'll start tomorrow.”
Gu Yuehuan was already aware that his presence wouldn't bode well. It all came down to this situation. She rejected him with a touch of annoyance, “No need. Our staff here is exclusively female. We don't require male employees. It's best you go home. We're closing the stall for today.”
Jiang Yan simply sought a pretext to get closer to the two of them. Therefore, her words didn't deter him. “It's okay. I just want to be of assistance. After all, you're so striking. It's quite challenging for you to be alone. No need to hire males; I'll lend a hand free of charge. I'm a bit rough around the edges, so tackling all the grunt work is second nature. I can tidy up your utensils and chairs without a hassle.”
Jiang Yan noticed that such an enchanting woman seemed to be losing control around him. With those words, he contemplated stepping forward and surreptitiously placing his hand on her shoulder, as if to discreetly touch her.
The audacious hand was nearing her waist.
Seeing him approach, Gu Yuehuan sensed that something was off and instinctively took a few steps back. She grabbed a nearby knife and addressed him cautiously, “Stay away from me. I know what you're thinking. If you dare to come any closer, I'll call the police right now.”
Jiang Yan had been contemplating actions, but he was startled when he saw her start pouring fruit. He didn't dare to proceed and swiftly raised his hands, saying, “Stop, Lady Boss. My mistake. I won't dare. I'll leave for now. If you ever need assistance, just let me know. I'll be more than willing to help. I'll drop by for dinner tomorrow.”
Gu Yuehuan found his sudden utterance rather odd. Why did he say that out of nowhere?
Tidying things up, she planned to be picked up by Huo Qingyue in an hour.
When she returned, the smell of oil and smoke clung to her body due to a full day's work. She entered to shower and emerged anew.
She thoroughly cleansed her body with soap, which left her feeling refreshingly comfortable. This had become her routine; after showering, she always followed up with a facial mask. This practice brought a soothing sensation to her face, as the warm air during a shower opened up her pores, aiding the absorption of the facial mask's nutrients. With her facial mask on, she prepared to step into the kitchen for some cooking.
Initially, it was his intention to cook, but Zhao Yun had already taken up the task. Over the past few days, she had been the one handling the cooking. The dishes she prepared tended to be rather oily.
Observing her mother-in-law busy in the kitchen, Gu Yuehuan had no choice but to set aside the facial mask preparation and laundry work.
Despite her ongoing engagement with running the store, she still had household chores to tend to upon returning home.
Since her elderly mother-in-law was unable to manage laundry, Gu Yuehuan undertook the responsibility of washing the entire family's clothes. Doing laundry was something she found satisfaction in, as it involved physical exertion and aided in weight loss. In recent times, she had been laundering clothes each night.
Following the clothes washing, she cleansed her face from the mask. With that task completed, she was ready to have her meal.
Zhao Yun remained consistent in her ways, as she presented a substantial bowl of pork-infused mixed rice for her.
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