novelraw Chapter 630: Love Me, Love My Dog
Chapter 630: Love Me, Love My Dog
Ji You, being short, could only manage to tiptoe among a bunch of tall, long-legged people in hopes of catching a glimpse of the food serving window, but even on her tiptoes, she could see only a little...
Initially, all she could make out was the top of a head.
Then.
It was a fair forehead...
Huh?
Ji You, who hadn’t thought much of it at first and hadn’t paid much attention, suddenly paused and jumped up to look toward the serving window.
At this look, Ji You was ecstatic!
Her odd behavior puzzled those behind her such as Chu Jiaojiao and Yue Qiguang.
Chu Jiaojiao spoke bluntly, "Ji You, are you trying to see how many spare ribs are left? I checked, and there’s enough for us." Pausing slightly, a silly smile appeared on her face as she said, "If you really want to see for yourself, maybe—I can lift you up to look?"
Ji You: "..."
Ji You cursed: "Shut up."
Chu Jiaojiao was just teasing. Seeing Ji You’s frustrated expression, she truly took it to heart and earnestly said, "Really, I’ll lift you up, then you can see what’s ahead."
Ji You nearly lost it and was about to punch Chu Jiaojiao, but remembering Grandma Chu and Second Aunt Chu, she forcefully held back, only managing to curse, "Jiaojiao, if you keep this up, we can’t be sisters anymore."
Chu Jiaojiao scratched her head, chuckling with a hint of regret on her face.
Soon after—
The queue decreased one by one, and finally, it was Ji You’s turn.
At the serving window, Senior Shi Ya’s calm face, usually expressionless, flickered when she raised her eyes and saw Ji You standing outside the window, and asked coldly, "What do you want?"
Ji You’s face blossomed with a smile, sweet as honey, she said, "Senior, when did you get back? I’ve missed you so much."
Senior Shi Ya’s hand, holding the scoop, paused slightly.
Ji You was genuinely happy, her entire face was filled with smiles as she said, "Senior, when did you return? Why didn’t you tell me? If I had known, I would have come to pick you up."
Shi Ya pursed her lips, asking again, "What do you want to eat?"
"Ah!" Ji You slapped her forehead and quickly responded, "Braised spare ribs with rice!"
Shi Ya lowered her gaze and began serving Ji You, first scooping a spoonful of white rice into the plate. This white rice was also natural food, pearly white, steaming hot, and emanating a fragrant rice aroma.
Ji You sneaked a peek and realized that Senior Shi Ya gave her more white rice than scumbag He Bi, Liu Fufeng, and even that third-year senior.
Indeed—
Immortal senior.
It was known that this white rice, although not as expensive as braised spare ribs, was also natural food and given in a fixed amount to everyone. While it was enough to be filling, they certainly wouldn’t allow students the chance to have more than they could eat or waste it.
Ji You felt overjoyed inside.
Then—
Shi Ya began to serve the braised spare ribs. Her fair fingers held the spoon gracefully, making a clean and brisk motion. She scooped a full spoonful and, without even shaking it, poured it directly onto Ji You’s white rice.
piece.
pieces.
pieces.
...
Definitely more than 10 pieces! And each piece was meaty!
Watching this scene, Ji You felt so touched she almost couldn’t restrain herself from shouting, "Senior, you’re so kind."
But she held it in, not daring to say such embarrassing words in front of Senior Shi Ya.
After Senior Shi Ya finished serving the food, her fingers paused lightly before adding another spoonful of sauce for Ji You.
Ji You could barely contain herself, almost weeping as she covered her mouth:
Her real sister was back!
This was her real sister!
The sister she had lost and hadn’t seen for nearly 500 years!
Finally—
Somebody cherished her.
Yingyingying~
Ji You kept a straight face, yet her heart was deeply touched.
Then---
After doing all that, Shi Ya still kept a cold expression, silent, and handed over the meal tray to Ji You. As Ji You received it, she inadvertently caught sight of Shi Ya’s hand, and her expression paused for a moment---
--- Senior Shi Ya was wearing a ring on her hand. The ring at first seemed inconspicuous, but it was engraved with some clover patterns, glinting faintly with a sheen, understated and restrained, mysteriously matching the senior’s temperament.
It’s beautiful!
So beautiful!
And, the size was mysteriously perfect.
But---
Why is it worn on her hand?
Isn’t this a pendant that should be worn around the neck?
Huh?
Did I forget to send Senior Shi Ya the cord to hang the ring?
For a moment, Ji You couldn’t quite remember, and she couldn’t help but raise her hand, gently touching the area over her heart. Right now, around her own neck, was a ring identical to Senior Shi Ya’s.
Hey!
This is what you call a sisters’ matching set!
Thinking of this made Ji You feel really delighted.
Ji You’s gaze suddenly landed on her own fingers. Shi Ya seemed to notice and quickly retracted her hand.
Ji You smiled broadly, letting out a chuckle, and asked, "Senior, do you like the gift I gave you?"
Although she had asked before, she was still eager to hear Senior Shi Ya’s answer in person.
Shi Ya, with her pale and seemingly indifferent face, spoke in a somewhat cold tone, "Thank you."
Huh?
She didn’t directly say she liked it.
But when texting, Senior Shi Ya had said she liked it.
Perhaps Senior Shi Ya is just reserved by nature, Ji You wasn’t disappointed at all, and directly said, "If you like it, wait until after the assessment, and I’ll make another one for you."
Shi Ya gave no response, her expression stern as she said, "Next."
Ji You immediately moved aside, giving her place to Chu Jiaojiao who was behind her, and cheerfully said, "Senior, the next few people are my classmates. I’m treating them to a meal today, and it’s all on my account."
Shi Ya’s lips pursed, "No credit."
Ji You narrowed her eyes, saying, "I know, I’ll pay all together later."
Shi Ya didn’t continue talking to Ji You but turned to Chu Jiaojiao and asked, "What would you like?"
Chu Jiaojiao eyed the meat in Ji You’s bowl longingly and said, "Senior, I want the same meat as Ji You."
Shi Ya lowered her gaze and began to serve the meal.
Silent, with an indifferent demeanor, her movements flowed smoothly, and in less than 10 seconds, she filled Chu Jiaojiao’s meal plate and passed it to her.
Chu Jiaojiao could hardly believe her eyes; she actually got two more ribs and an extra spoonful of sauce!
A surprise!
A huge surprise.
Chu Jiaojiao beamed with joy, exclaiming loudly, "Thank you, Senior."
Shi Ya, without lifting her gaze, said, "Next."
Next up was Shen Changqing.
Shen Changqing had been keenly observing the scene of Ji You and Chu Jiaojiao getting their meals, and it touched his heart. He glanced swiftly at Senior Shi Ya, and although at first hesitant to speak, he blurted out at the last moment, "Senior, I would like the same meat as Ji You."
Shi Ya lowered her gaze and continued serving the meal.
After she was finished---
Shen Changqing, holding his tray, his composed face now tinged with a hint of excitement:
[Today, this senior not only isn’t shaking the spoon but also gives out extra meat.]
Not only Chu Jiaojiao and Shen Changqing but following that, anyone among Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, Xuzhou, Zhang Ye, Sheng Qingyan, Lou and others who said they wanted the same as Ji You all received the same treatment.
So in everyone’s heart, there was only one thought: today’s meal serving window was simply moving enough to bring tears to one’s eyes.