Universe Infinite Canteen

Shen Yue said, "Oh right, after they broke up, there were rumors in school saying Sister Yu didn't actually like her senior. She was only playing with him by dating him.

"Because Sister Yu had a nasty personality, and her popularity was terrible, in most of their confrontations her senior came out on top, and even in the photography club, there were more people supporting him than supporting Sister Yu.

"Sister Yu couldn't swallow her pride, so she came up with this malicious plan, pretending to be in love with her senior and then dumping him when their relationship was at its most passionate to get her revenge. The whole operation lasted a whole year."

"Ah, that's really vicious. No wonder the boss was so angry yesterday, he wouldn't even sell the braised intestines to Miss Yu. But then again, would anyone really spend a year pretending to be lovers with their enemy just for revenge?"

"Others probably wouldn't, but who knows with a woman like Yu Yitong. No one can tell what she's thinking."

Shen Yue continued to crack sunflower seeds, "However, she seemed to have changed a lot after coming back from abroad... Hmm, or should I say work really does have such a big impact on a person, even the witch's personality has improved?"

No sooner had Shen Yue finished speaking, a red Model S stopped by the roadside.

A young man around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, wearing black-framed glasses, and an Apple watch came out of the driver's seat and approached The Universe's Number One Snack Stall.

"Boss, give me a serving of braised intestines."

While speaking, he took out his phone to scan and pay.

"Sure, how about a flatbread? 3 bucks each, you can eat it with the intestines."

"Hmm, I'll take one of those as well."

"Just a moment."

Ma Lu grabbed a plastic container, scooped out the intestines, packed them quickly, wrapped a flatbread in greaseproof paper, and handed them over together.

The man thanked him and turned back to his car.

Then, the passenger side window rolled down, revealing Yu Yitong's delicate profile.

Yu Yitong took the braised intestines from the man, specifically lifting it to examine it from side to side, then flashed a radiant smile at Ma Lu, who stood outside the window with a stern face.

The Model S started up, eased into the crossroads, and merged into the flow of traffic.

Shen Yue looked up, letting out a satisfied sigh, "Ah, the taste is finally right this time."

Ma Lu scoffed and turned to Old Wang, "You saw the license plate, right? Send me the video later when you get back, I remember parking is forbidden along this entire road."

"Got it."

Running into Yu Yitong for two consecutive days left Ma Lu feeling particularly unlucky, and sure enough, helping Zhen Ye move that evening didn't go smoothly either.

Ma Lu had found three apartments, and without even visiting them in person, just by sending the photos to Zhen Ye, she showed resistance.

After giving it some thought, Ma Lu directly asked Zhen Ye.

"Do you have any place in mind where you'd like to live, other than my rental?"

Zhen Ye then lifted the corner of her bed curtain, pointing across the street.

Following her finger, Ma Lu saw an internet café.

"Ah? You want to live there?"

Zhen Ye nodded.

"That's not good; internet cafés are a mixed bag, it's too unsafe for a girl alone."

"Then... we... together, I teach you... how to play PUBG."

"I can't, I still have work," Ma Lu said, "Let's do it another time, I'll play with you another day."

Zhen Ye looked disappointed.

Ma Lu scratched his head, "Don't you have your own computer? Why insist on living in an internet café?"

"There are... many people in the internet café," Zhen Ye said, then she pointed at the room in the picture, "Only... me alone."

"Oh, are you afraid of living alone? But haven't you always been by yourself?"

"This... this is home, even though Dad... Mom and Dad aren't here anymore."

Ma Lu found the situation a bit tricky, and after thinking for a moment, he said,

"If you really must stay at an internet cafe, there's one right by my house. At least it's close enough that I can get there quickly if something happens. What do you think?"

This time, Zhen Ye didn't refuse.

Ma Lu loaded Zhen Ye's two packed travel suitcases onto the three-wheeler, and then Zhen Ye climbed aboard, sitting beside him in the spot where Old Wang usually sat.

As for Old Wang, he followed behind the three-wheeler by jogging, maintaining a distance of half a meter from the rear of the vehicle no matter the speed.

Not a step more, not a step less.

Although Old Wang himself had no complaints about walking and appeared normal even after running ten kilometers, without breaking a sweat,

Ma Lu still felt it was time to consider buying a car, especially since their range of activities had increased. Having a car seemed like it would be a lot more convenient.

And when it came to cars, Ma Lu couldn't help but think of the red Model S he saw in front of the school that afternoon.

Even though he had already reported the other party for a traffic violation on Shoushoupa, he still felt a bit annoyed.

Yu Yitong really knew how to get under people's skin, and because they had dated for a year, she also knew better than anyone how to make Ma Lu lose his temper.

However, this also proved from another angle that her composure and generosity that day had been all an act.

Ma Lu was a hundred percent sure that she had lost her cool as well; that's why she was so eager to get back at him today.

Thinking of this made him feel suddenly refreshed.

......

Meanwhile, Yu Yitong was still rushing to finish her report at her workstation.

She had carelessly placed the packet of braised pork intestines on her desk.

She didn't feel it was appropriate to eat in someone's car earlier, and by the time she got back, she was busy and forgot about it. It was still unopened now.

Yu Yitong typed the last character, checked the report again, and then clicked send.

Afterward, she stretched lazily, loosening up her neck, and then her eyes landed on the meal box beside her, her expression faltering momentarily.

She had bought this dish to provoke Ma Lu, and now its historical mission had been successfully accomplished.

Leaving it here would only be an eyesore.

Seeing this braised pork intestines, Yu Yitong couldn't help but wonder, why did Ma Lu's snack stall sell braised pork intestines instead of something else?

Was it because she used to like it? So, after she graduated, did that guy set up a snack stall at the school gate?

Was he still fantasizing that she would go back one day... No, Yu Yitong told herself she couldn't continue thinking about it, or she'd fall into an endless inner conflict.

By now, the box of braised pork intestines had gone cold. Yu Yitong picked up the box and was about to throw it away when,

the man from the opposite workstation stood up first, saying warmly,

"Serina, I've gone over your report, and there's nothing majorly wrong with it, but there are a few minor issues. You haven't had dinner yet, right? How about we go to the coffee shop downstairs and talk about it while we eat?"

The speaker was Yu Yitong's group leader, and he was also the owner of the red Model S.

On hearing this, Yu Yitong lifted the meal box in her hand,

"Thank you, Group Leader Mike, but I've got something to eat, it's what you bought for me."

"It's gotten cold, hasn't it?"

"It doesn't matter, I'll just heat it up in the microwave," Yu Yitong said as she walked over to the microwave with the braised pork intestines.

"Alright, then you eat quickly. I'll go back too. I'll talk to you about how to revise the report tomorrow."

Mike wasn't insistent; upon hearing this, he picked up his jacket and headed for the elevator.