You are my wife, don't doubt it!

"I didn't intend to bother you. I thought I'd find a place to stay for ten days or half a month, and then go back and talk to my dad after he calms down. Who knew that now you need an ID card everywhere?" Shen Jie put down her chopsticks and pushed the bowl away: "Grandma's cooking is still so delicious."

"Grandma is out, today's dish is... made by Yu Luying..."

"But grandma should be back soon, right?" Yu Luying said.

"It won't be that fast..." Xiao Yao coughed twice.

Chapter 80 Fighting for Food

2023-01-09

"But grandma should be back soon, right?" Yu Luying said.

"It won't be that fast..." Xiao Yao coughed twice.

Xiao Yao didn't need to explain, he naturally hoped that Shen Jie would stay. Grandma was not at home, and it was convenient to go in and out. Shen Jie could live in Shen Tianyun's room - of course, if she wanted to live outside the mirror, he Xiao Yao had no reason to object. It's just...

By the way, could this be the reason why Shen Jie gave me the nice guy card before?

"Shen Jie, I don't think it's appropriate." Yu Luying thought for a moment and said seriously, "After all, Xiao Yao can't live with me. So, I'll let Xiao Yao give me his ID card, no, my ID card, to let you stay in a hotel. The cost... the cost... we'll find a way to help you."

"Oh, what are you talking about?" Shen Jie stood up and bent down to pick up the black plastic bag on the ground. "If I run away from home, I have to take money even if I don't take anything with me. I don't need you to support me."

She pulled out another black plastic bag from the bag and poured out the contents.

Xiao Yao and Yu Luying both took a breath of cold air.

I had only seen these stacks of big red bills on TV and in banks before.

"How much is this?"

"Not much, maybe tens of thousands, which should be enough to last for a while."

"Not much... Did you steal from your dad?"

"What the hell," Shen Jie said dissatisfiedly, "These are all my New Year's money red envelopes. I can't use a credit card. If I use a credit card and there is a spending record, my dad will find out?"

"This……"

"You can deposit half of this money into your own card," Shen Jie stretched out her hand and pushed the newspaper in front of Xiao Yao. "When I live here, I can use your card for emergencies. Keep the other half at home for daily expenses..."

Seeing Shen Jie's attitude of "this matter is settled", Yu Luying immediately became angry: "You...you..."

For a moment I didn't know what to say.

"Xiao Yao, say something!" Finally, Yu Luying remembered to point the finger at Xiao Yao.

"This...don't worry, both of you. I'll think about it again and again, and I'm sure I can think of a solution." Xiao Yao responded vaguely.

He felt four murderous gazes cutting his skin painfully, and he subconsciously lowered his eyes.

"Yu Luying," Shen Jie thought for a moment and cleared her throat, "This is Xiao Yao's home. It's not convenient for us to stay here. He should know this."

"Shen Jie...I...you guys..." Yu Luying's previous fighting spirit was completely gone, and she couldn't organize her words anymore.

Seeing that Yu Luying was about to cry, Xiao Yao quickly advised: "Shen Jie, it's still early, don't worry, wait for Yu... wait a little later, we can talk alone."

"Okay." Shen Jie rubbed her eyes and nodded.

Yu Luying heard that Xiao Yao wanted to say "after Yu Luying leaves", so she stood up angrily and said, "You guys chat, I'm going back."

"I'll take you there..." Xiao Yao stood up.

"Don't leave in a hurry. If it's too late, just let Xiao Yao take you there." Shen Jie said.

"Okay." Yu Luying agreed immediately and sat down again without any hesitation.

??? Ladies, what are you doing?

"The food...if you don't want to eat it, I'll take it away." Xiao Yao wiped the sweat from his forehead and reached out to take the dishes on the table. Neither of the two girls moved, but just sat there with their faces folded. Shen Jie looked at Yu Luying, but Yu Luying looked up at the ceiling.

"Luying, did you cook all these dishes?" Shen Jie put her right foot on the chair. This sitting posture reminded Xiao Yao of Shen Tianyun.

"Yeah." Yu Luying nodded slightly.

"Thank you for your treat. It was really delicious. Teach me next time you have the chance." Shen Jie leaned forward and held Yu Luying's little hand.

Xiao Yao felt her little hand, as soft as ever.

"It's not really a treat, it's just some leftovers. I'm sorry to bother you." Yu Luying pulled her hand back calmly.

...Is there something behind your words?

"Although some dishes have cooled down, they are not necessarily leftovers." Shen Jie chuckled. "In the restaurant run by my uncle, people often invite guests to a table and order a table of dishes, but they don't take many bites before changing places. Often, some dishes are cooked slowly, and when they are served, the guests have left. If we just throw them away, it would be a sin of wasting food."

“And then your uncle will pack it up and bring it back for you to eat?” Yu Luying smiled.

Shen Jie was outmaneuvered and a look of annoyance flashed across her face.

"That's right," Xiao Yao quickly said, "Last time I went to eat wontons, the table in front of me ordered a large plate of braised meat for some reason, but left without even touching it. I watched the boss give the whole plate of meat to Xiao Gou, and I felt so sad..."

"Who are you calling a dog?" The two girls pointed their guns at the outside world.

"Me! I am the dog and the dog is me." Xiao Yao quickly raised his hands.

All three of them laughed, and the tense atmosphere on the field seemed to be eased.

"Actually, what my sister said is right. If people rush to eat the food, it will taste good even if it's not delicious. People are a bit like this," Yu Luying moved a chair and sat next to Shen Jie.

"Yes, sometimes a store that is usually deserted will suddenly be crowded with customers one day, and the line will become longer and longer, with people scrambling to get in." Shen Jie said thoughtfully.

"But after all, one table of food cannot entertain two tables of guests." Yu Luying took a piece of apple and brought it to her mouth, but her eyes drifted towards Xiao Yao beside her.

"But if someone occupies the table without ordering any food, I wonder how the owner of this restaurant will respond?" Shen Jie also reached out and took half an apple, turned around and threw it into Xiao Yao's hand.

"Hey, speaking of this," Xiao Yao slapped his head, "The newly opened self-service barbecue restaurant on Dongdaming Road is very popular. There are queues every day. It's only 3 o'clock now, so you shouldn't have to wait too long. I'll treat you to a meal, just as a welcome for Shen Jie, okay?"

"A welcome party?" Yu Luying asked.

"No, we're celebrating her getting rid of... uh, the courage to get rid of a loveless political marriage and bravely embrace the beginning of a new life!" Xiao Yao began to flatter each other: "We're also celebrating Yu Luying's ability to deal with her mother and embracing a new life!"

"What? Has your family arranged it for you?" Shen Jie asked Yu Luying curiously.

"That's not true," Yu Luying thought for a moment and said, "But my mother is no easier to get along with than your father."

"So we're both sitting at Xiao Yao's house," Shen Jie said sadly, "At least you don't have to live on the streets."

"I won't end up on the streets." Yu Luying said this, but she didn't know who the subject was.

Seeing that the atmosphere had really eased up, Xiao Yao felt slightly relieved. However, the two girls continued to talk, but their butts seemed to be glued to their chairs and neither of them stood up.

The three children each had their own thoughts and complained about the adults in their own families. A ray of slanting sunset also shone through the curtains onto the uneven ground.

"Now it seems that this may not be appropriate," Yu Luying said, "Sometimes I envy Xiao Yao, his family relationship is simple and he is free."

"Hey..."

"That kind of family entanglement... Have you seen the recent drama "Beautiful Magic City"? It's so real."

"No," Shen Jie turned to Xiao Yao and said, "Then let's go to see "Beautiful Magic City" tomorrow afternoon. It sounds better than the made-up story of "Troy". I'll book the tickets. Does Lu Ying want to go with us?"

"Xiao Yao and I have already seen it..." Yu Luying said faintly.

"You two? When?" Shen Jie held the phone tightly in her hand.

"Uh, Tuesday night." Everything happened so unexpectedly that there was no time to interrupt. Xiao Yao could only hope to confess and be treated leniently.

"Tuesday night, the night you told me you were going out with your classmates?"

"We are classmates, for sure..." Xiao Yao argued.

"So, you called me on Monday night to ask me what movies were good, just so you could watch them with Luying?" Shen Jie asked gently, "But I foolishly thought you wanted to invite me to watch a movie."

"This is a misunderstanding..." Xiao Yao said anxiously, "Let me explain..."

"As for me, I suddenly remembered that I have a trustworthy friend," Shen Jie stood up, wrapped the cash on the table, and stuffed it back into the big black plastic bag: "Although that person is a little stupid, a little naive, and I don't get along very well, but there is one good thing about him, he won't lie to me.

"Shen Jie, where are you going?" Xiao Yao was flustered. He watched Shen Jie walk to the door barefoot and squat down to put on her little leather boots.

"I won't cause you any more trouble." Shen Jie said.

Xiao Yao reached out and grabbed her bag.

"put."

Xiao Yao didn't let go.

"Let go!" Shen Jie warned sternly.

Yu Luying ran over and ignored Xiao Yao. She just said to Shen Jie, "Sister, can I lend you my ID card to stay at the hotel?"

Shen Jie pulled hard, and the big black plastic bag broke, and the clothes, pillows, bags and other things inside fell to the ground.

"Shen Jie!" Xiao Yao didn't even bother to put on his shoes and ran downstairs barefoot.

"Hey..." Yu Luying reached out to pull him, but failed.

In just a few seconds, the two disappeared one after another.

Yu Luying stood blankly in the soap room with all four doors wide open. At her feet were torn black garbage bags, and clothes and cash scattered on the floor.

The large grandfather clock in the room started to wind up as if it was saving its nose, and it rang six times, "ding ding ding."

--split line--

When Xiao Yao went down the stairs, he jumped directly down the last three steps.

Fortunately, he did not sprain his ankle, but the impact still caused some pain to the soles of his feet and knees.

Fortunately, before Shen Jie's figure disappeared around the corner of the alley, Xiao Yao caught a glimpse of her afterimage.

"Make way, make way..." Xiao Yao ran after him.

The old lady in the alley looked up in surprise, watching the petite girl flash past her. Ten seconds later, a big man without shoes, panting, appeared: "Shen Jie, don't run, stop!"

"Ah, isn't that Mrs. Miao's grandson?" said the old lady.

"It seems so?" A mischievous smile appeared on the wrinkled face of the old lady of the Jin family.

Although he has the advantages of height and long legs, Xiao Yao is still slower than Shen Jie. Fortunately, he shares Yu Luying's speed, so catching up with Shen Jie becomes a possible thing.

Shen Jie wanted to run out of the alley, but she was not familiar with the terrain and ran deeper and deeper into the alley. The roots were tangled and complicated, and even Xiao Yao would often get lost when he first came to live in the Magic City.

In this huge maze, the two turned six or seven corners. Xiao Yao knocked down a bicycle and pushed an old man aside: "Excuse me, please make way..."

"Little bastard..." The uncle muttered curses as he looked at Xiao Yao's back.

Unfortunately, it’s always just a little bit short.

Shen Jie ran across a stretch of ground covered with sewage. Xiao Yao frowned, but still ran over.

He endured the discomfort coming from the soles of his feet - even with double the strength, he was almost unable to cope.

Fortunately, Xiao Yao watched the girl turn into a dead end.

Hehe, now you are trapped in a jar.

"Don't come over here!" Shen Jie was just panting slightly, leaning against the three-meter-high wall: "If you come over here again, I'll call someone!"

"What are you doing?" Xiao Yao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Wife, if there is anything, let's go back--"

As he spoke, he slowly walked towards the other person.

Shen Jie's figure began to move.

By the time Xiao Yao reacted, it was too late.

The tip of the small leather boot kicked the boy's chin solidly. Although he didn't use full strength, he still screamed, fell backwards and leaned against the house.

Then the girl jumped up and climbed onto the top of the wall by stepping on the corner.

She squatted on the wall, looked back, and found that Xiao Yao was not seriously injured, so she jumped down.

Xiao Yao leaned against the rough stone wall, breathing heavily.

He held his chin: a sharp pain was coming from there.

You domestic violence bastard!

Xiao Yao took out his cell phone and dialed Shen Jie's number.

Fortunately, this time the call went through - not only was it not blocked or hung up, but it was answered.

"Hello? Honey, listen to me, this is all a misunderstanding, come back first, if there is anything we can--"

"It's me." A faint female voice came from the other end of the phone.