Chapter 3

"It is not just because of that man," You Jia counted on her fingers as she spoke. "My parents divorced when I was young, and I was a burden that no one wanted, being tossed back and forth between both sides. In the end, I lived with my grandmother, who also did not like me because I was a girl. After finally graduating and finding a job, I thought I had found a man with whom I could spend my life, only to be cheated on. Now I am unemployed, my rental contract is about to expire, I have no savings, and I owe over 2,000 on my credit card. Tell me, what reason do I have not to commit suicide?"

Bai Ze: "... ... I have indeed never seen a woman as unfortunate as you."

Youjia, feeling exhausted, simply sat on the steps of a roadside shop, bending down to hug her knees: "I have already slapped him once and spilled a whole cup of coffee on him."

"I remember just seeing your identification at the police station, are you Bai Ze? Thank you so much tonight; if it weren't for you, if I had taken another car, I might have really died," You Jia said sincerely, extending his hand. "My name is You Jia. How about we go get something to eat now? I’ll treat you as a way to thank you and to apologize for the trouble I caused you tonight. I won’t bother you for the rest of the time."

You Jia did not get angry after listening.

This is so melodramatic, right? You Jia was captivated and, seeing him stop, eagerly asked: "What happened next?"

You Jia : `` ... ... ''

Bai Ze was too lazy to speak, simply responding with a couple of "heh heh" sounds

Previously, she and Yu Tao had agreed with the landlord to renew the lease for another two years, as You Jia had already regarded this apartment as their future marital home. Therefore, not only did she diligently clean it thoroughly on a regular basis, but she also put considerable effort into the decorative details.

She suddenly felt fortunate that the lease for the house would expire at the end of the month

Bai Ze, it is incredible: "Are you so broke that you can't even afford a taxi fare?"

Youjia: "... ... Thank you very much, could you be a bit more dedicated and finish the story?"

Bai Ze: "So you plan to return to your old profession?"

You Jia smiled at him: "Actually, I should thank you. If it weren't for you, I might have casually died under some car or jumped off a building to take drugs by now. Since I didn't die, I might as well live well from now on"

However, the warmth and romance that once filled the eyes have now turned into ironic jokes

In fact, You Jia's appearance is not bad; her features are delicate, her face is full, and she has two small dimples when she smiles. Three parts are innate, while seven parts are due to grooming. If she were to take the time to tidy herself up, she could still be complimented as a beauty.

The sound is resounding, echoing across the sky

In the frame, a man and a woman lean their heads against each other, their smiles bright and sincere. In a place beyond the reach of the camera, their fingers are intertwined. This photograph is no different from countless others of couples in love around the world. The female protagonist's sweet and content smile seems to indicate the stability of their relationship. If there are no unforeseen circumstances, it may not be long before the attire of the couple in the photo is changed to wedding dresses and suits.

He was tired from walking and sat down as well. His expensive casual outfit was incomparable to You Jia's cheap clothes, but Bo Ze seemed indifferent.

She surveyed the furnishings of the room; most of Yu Tao's belongings were still there, except for a laptop and a few changes of clothes—this indicated that the other party had at least hurriedly returned once, likely not wanting to encounter her

Isn't that settled then

Bai Ze cast her a sidelong glance and said, "With your capabilities, what new job do you expect to find? At best, you could only work as a sales associate or in customer service. Even as a receptionist, they would consider you too old and faded."

Youjia smiled wryly: "Look, even you say that, which shows how much I have failed in life. I also want to be like those goddesses that men admire, dressing up beautifully every day, living life with grace and ease. However, some people are destined to struggle for a living; where would I find the means for that? But thanks to you, after all this turmoil, I no longer want to end my life. Tomorrow, I will look for a new job; otherwise, not only will I be kicked out by the landlord at the end of the month, but I will also run out of money for food."

Fortunately, it is now late at night; otherwise, others would surely think that there is another lunatic in this world

And now

Since you are so noble and selfless, even feeling embarrassed to let me treat you to a meal, I will not express my gratitude for your kindness! However, there is one more thing I would like to trouble you with

Youjia shrugged and turned to go upstairs

Bai Ze: "Do you have a problem? How can I afford a Land Rover when my family is bankrupt? I just felt sorry for you and made up a story to comfort you, so you wouldn't keep talking about how bad the rich second generation has it. Isn't there a rich second generation who is worse off than you?"

Bai Ze sneered: "I didn't ask you to carry a Prada bag or spray Dior perfume, but with you presenting yourself like this, it's no wonder your boyfriend wants to break up with you"

After a whole day of exertion and having consumed alcohol, I was utterly exhausted. Upon returning, I spent another two hours organizing my belongings. I was so drained that I barely had the strength to catch my breath. I took a quick shower and collapsed directly onto the bed

You Jia had originally made plans for the next few years: after the two got married, they would continue to rent a house until they were able to buy one for themselves

Bai Ze scoffed: "You just need to open the social news headlines every day; there are plenty of stories that are even more tragic than what I’ve mentioned. In comparison, your little troubles are nothing. You keep talking about wanting to commit suicide; if you have the ability, then pull yourself together, work hard to create a better version of yourself, and then go up to that man who abandoned you and slap him hard. That would be truly satisfying!"

You Jia: "Could you please give me a ride home when you take a taxi? My place is not close to here, and there is no subway at this time."

Bai Ze's expression was strange: "You are currently in debt even on your credit card, what can you treat me to? Fried rice with eggs, or eggs fried with rice?"

Youjia did not take it seriously: "If one cannot even manage their life, how can there be any spare money for dressing up? The women in your circle must not worry about food and clothing, which is why you only see their most beautiful side every day."

"What you said may be right," You Jia sighed, her eyes reddening again. "But I just feel so unwilling. Why is it that in this world, those who work hard and strive for their goals receive no rewards, while some people have everything handed to them from birth? They have food served to them, clothes brought to them, they look good, and a crowd of men and women rush to flatter them, all just because they were born into a good family! It's unfair, so unfair!" "It's unfair, so unfair!"

Yojia: "... ... Isn't this your own story?"

Bai Ze: "I take back what I said."

Turn off the lights, go to sleep

She made a round trip through the gates of hell and then followed him to the police station to go through the motions. In the end, she felt particularly exhausted, yet there was also a sense of relief, as if to say, if one is not afraid of death, what else is there to fear? At worst, it is just a matter of seeing through the scum of humanity and starting anew!

Bai Ze: "Oh"

Youjia shook her head: "I do not wish to listen"

Bai Ze: "Speak quickly if you have something to say, and let it out quickly if you have something to release"

Although he said so, Bo Ze ultimately unwillingly took a taxi to send You Jia home. However, before she could even express a word of thanks, the young master directly instructed the driver to drive away, leaving her with nothing but the smoke from the car's exhaust.

Bai Ze: "Then I could not continue writing."

Youjia pouted, pulled the photo out of the frame, tore it to shreds, and then directly turned the empty frame upside down on the table

"Look at you!" Bai Ze said with irritation as he withdrew his gaze, "I have never seen a woman as unkempt as you!"

Youjia: "... ... Could you use a different word? I am indeed preparing to continue looking for a job in game customer service, as it is better to do something familiar than to start anew. Moreover, I have been in the gaming industry for four years, so I have a relatively good understanding of this field. Starting from customer service in a large gaming company, if there is an opportunity, I can still transfer to other departments. The prospects and benefits are not bad."

In the face of such a wealthy second-generation individual, You Jia felt no need to conceal: "I still have a few dozen yuan in cash, and it seems there are over three hundred on my savings card, but that is meant to address the upcoming meal expenses. Every little bit saved counts, after all, you already owe me one favor, so owing another one is just the same!"

In the end, she threw her head back and shouted, venting all her dissatisfaction.

Bai Ze: "You might as well find an opportunity to take your own life."

You Jia noticed that the other person had been staring at her, with only appraisal and criticism in their eyes, devoid of any ill intentions, and couldn't help but wonder: "What are you looking at me for?"

Unknowingly, You Jia's skin has also thickened: "A small gift carries deep feelings!"

From the perspective of Bai Dashao, You Jia's foundation is actually not unattractive; it is just that she does not pay attention to her appearance and has made herself look pale and haggard, with lifeless eyes, resembling nothing more than a market vendor.

Once there was a wealthy second-generation heir who had enjoyed a privileged life since birth. As you said, everything was handed to him on a silver platter, and he lived this way for over twenty years. One day, he suddenly discovered that he was adopted, and that his adoptive parents had taken him in out of guilt for having caused the death of his biological parents in a car accident. Shocked by the truth, the heir found himself unable to blame his adoptive parents, yet he could not forget his biological parents. Thus, he decided to leave his adoptive parents and live independently. However, at that moment, his adoptive parents' company went bankrupt, and his father was diagnosed with uremia, requiring a kidney transplant. After undergoing tests, the heir discovered that his kidney was a perfect match for his adoptive father.

Youjia : `` ? ''

This house was originally shared by her and Yu Tao, but since their breakup yesterday, You Jia has not seen him again

Before her heavy eyelids closed, she caught a glimpse of a group photo placed on the bedside table

He furrowed his brows and scrutinized the other party for a long time, arriving at the above conclusion

Bai Ze rolled his eyes and said, "Let me tell you a story."

Oh, you really guessed it right: I used to be a customer service representative at a gaming company, and I wasted a whole four years with that scumbag!

The apartment is a small one-bedroom unit without an elevator, with a rent of over 2,000. It is not far from the subway station, and the cost-performance ratio is considered very high in this city with high living expenses. However, Youjia now only hopes to be able to leave this place as soon as possible, so as to avoid any further entanglement with that scumbag.