Chapter 21: Twenty-One
Less than five minutes after the camera was listed, a buyer with the nickname “Yumiao121” inquired.
【Yumiao121: Hello, is the camera still available?】
Yu Jiang ignored the nameless pervert and began to communicate with her about the transaction.
When the other person learned that Yu Jiang was really planning to sell a brand-new camera at this price and not just using a low price as clickbait, she sent a long string of “!”s.
【Yumiao121: Sis, you’re not a scammer, are you?】
The pile of purchase proofs that the nameless pervert had just sent came in handy at this moment.
Yu Jiang first forwarded the relevant purchase screenshots. Worried that the other person might not be at ease, she also took a picture of the delivery box on the floor and sent it to her.
【I just received the package. I haven’t even opened the camera’s packaging box yet. If you’re still suspicious, then let’s just forget it.】
【Yumiao121: No, no, we can’t forget it. I was just wondering why you’re selling a package that just arrived this morning so quickly. Wouldn’t it be more convenient to just return it?】
【Sorry, that’s for personal reasons. It’s not convenient for me to tell you. Think about whether you want it or not. Another buyer has contacted me. If you don’t want it, I’ll go ask her.】
【Yumiao121: I’ll take it, I’ll take it!】
【Yumiao121: Sis, I’ve placed the order! Can you ship it for me today?】
【I can schedule a courier to pick it up now.】
【Yumiao121: Then thank you, sis! If there are no problems upon arrival, I’ll give you a whole thousand-word five-star review!】
Yu Jiang replied with a system sticker of a heart-shaped fish, then opened the transaction details interface, preparing to place the shipping order based on the other person’s address.
When she saw that the recipient’s address was Lanling Bay Complex, she was stunned for a moment.
【Are you a university student?】
【Yumiao121: Yes, why? Are you too, sis?】
【I’m from University A. I don’t have classes this morning. If it’s convenient for you, we can meet in person?】
【Yumiao121: Oh my god, what a coincidence! I’m from your neighboring University B. I don’t have classes today either. Then I’ll change my clothes and go out now. Can we meet at the north gate of your school?】
【Okay, see you in a bit then.】
【Yumiao121: Oh right, sis, you don’t need to give me the delivery box. Just give me the packaging box. See you in a bit, bye-bye.】
Twenty minutes later, at the north gate of University A.
Yu Jiang successfully met up with “Yumiao121.”
The other person didn’t intend to inspect it. She accepted the goods in front of Yu Jiang and said goodbye, holding the box. “Then thank you, sis. I’ll write you a five-star review when I get back.”
Yu Jiang pointed to the item in her arms and reminded her, “Aren’t you going to open it and check it?”
“We’re both university students, I trust you! But if I need after-sales service later, could I trouble you to help me contact customer service?”
If it were something else, Yu Jiang wouldn’t mind being the middleman.
Unfortunately, she wasn’t the one who bought the camera. If after-sales service was needed, she would have to take the initiative to contact that damn pervert.
There was no way Yu Jiang would walk into her own demise.
“Sorry, I didn’t buy this item, so I can’t help you with after-sales service. If you really mind, I can give you a refund.”
“Yumiao121” hesitated for about half a minute before finally deciding to buy it.
The two said their goodbyes.
Not long after Yu Jiang got home, she received a new notification from the second-hand platform.
She opened it and saw a thousand-word positive review from “Yumiao121.”
【Yumiao121: Super good, super good, super good…】
A dense block of text, probably even exceeding a thousand words.
Seeing it, Yu Jiang couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
On the other side.
“Yumiao121,” who was just about to cross the road holding the camera, was stopped by a beautiful stranger.
When she heard the other person offer to buy the camera in her hands at the original market price, she stared with wide, astonished eyes.
“Yumiao121” hesitated for two seconds before telling the truth.
“I actually bought this camera from someone else. She sold it at a second-hand price. If you really want to buy it, just transfer me the price I paid her.”
Chu Qingzi didn’t ask for her transaction proof, just told her to open her payment QR code.
“Yumiao121” reported the amount to her while doing as she was told. “Is Alipay okay? WeChat charges a fee for withdrawals.”
“Yes, either is fine.”
Chu Qingzi scanned the code and paid, then held out her hand, gesturing for her to give her the camera.
“Yumiao121” obediently handed over the item, then looked down at her phone and was instantly shocked by the payment amount displayed on the screen. “Hey, why did you round up the amount for me?”
The response she got was the other person’s already distant back.
Chu Qingzi looked at the camera packaging box in her hand.
Faintly, she could still smell a scent that belonged to Yu Jiang.
It was just a pity that it had been in contact with Yu Jiang for too short a time. Chu Qingzi had barely pressed her nose against it to sniff when the light fragrance on the outer packaging dissipated.
She walked past a trash can with a blank expression.
With a thud.
Behind her, the brand-new camera that no longer held any meaning for her became companions with the waste inside the can.
The doorbell rang.
Yu Jiang, who was watching a variety show on the sofa, ran to open the door.
“Qingzi, you’re back.”
Both of Chu Qingzi’s hands were full of things. Yu Jiang bent down slightly, wanting to help share some of the load.
The hand she extended was gently dodged by the other.
“I’ll get it. Just close the door for me, baby.”
Yu Jiang obediently did as she was told. “Next time, just send me a message when you get to the complex entrance. I’ll come out to meet you.”
Chu Qingzi said pointedly, “There won’t be a next time.”
Yu Jiang didn’t understand. “Huh?”
“From now on, I’ll have you accompany me whenever I go out.”
A perfectly normal arrangement, yet because of that faint, ambiguous tone, it made one’s cheeks blush.
Unable to help, Yu Jiang followed behind Chu Qingzi into the kitchen, empty-handed.
“I bought steak. Shall we have steak for lunch, baby?”
“Okay.”
Yu Jiang’s gaze was quickly drawn to the milk tea she had brought back.
At first, she was worried she had mistaken it, so she specifically opened her chat history with Chi Jing to compare.
After confirming that Chu Qingzi had bought the exact milk tea Chi Jing had recommended that day, she was extremely surprised.
“Why did you buy milk tea from this shop? I don’t remember there being a branch of this brand near the supermarket.”
Chu Qingzi was putting frozen food into the freezer.
Hearing this, she didn’t turn around and explained, “When I was buying dessert, I heard someone next to me say that the milk tea from this shop was very good. I searched the map, and it wasn’t far from the dessert shop, so I made a trip there.”
She closed the refrigerator door and asked in return, “Do you know this brand too, baby?”
Yu Jiang told the truth. “There happens to be one near Chi Jing’s school. She also said it’s very good and recommended I try it if I get the chance.”
“What a coincidence. I’ve had it for a while now. If I leave it any longer, the taste will get worse. You should drink it first, baby.”
“Okay.”
Yu Jiang tore open the plastic seal, only to find that although Chu Qingzi was holding a bag for two cups, there was actually only one cup of milk tea inside.
“You only bought one cup?”
Chu Qingzi, who had given the other cup to the security guard before coming back, blinked innocently.
“I don’t really feel like drinking it today. I’ll just have a sip or two when you’re drinking. Is that okay, baby?”
Of course, Yu Jiang said it was no problem.
Only after the entire cup of milk tea had been shared and finished by the two of them did she realize it belatedly.
Eh???
Didn’t you say you weren’t very interested in milk tea today?
Then why did you lean over for a sip every time I took one!!!
It’s not that I won’t let you drink it…
It’s just…
You clearly have tissues right next to you!!!
Why did you put your hand in your mouth again after wiping my mouth!!!
