After being reborn, I decisively broke off my engagement and married a cold-faced military young mas

The thought of this possibility filled Lu Jiangting with an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Because in that small mountain village, you couldn't find many people more outstanding than him in the surrounding area.

With me standing right in front of her, how could she possibly be interested in someone else?

Things are different now. He knows he can't compare to Fu Huaiyi.

……

Lin Yuyao cooked rice using the newly bought stove and also stir-fried some vegetables.

She originally only planned to buy a small coal stove, but Fu Huaiyi said it was too small to be convenient for stir-frying, so he bought her a larger one that could be used for stir-frying.

However, this would also increase kerosene consumption.

This little room is a great deal at ten dollars. It has a small balcony, which is very convenient for people who cook with a coal stove.

If it were indoors, it would smell terrible.

Lin Yuyao prepared some simple food, washed up, and went to bed.

The next day, after a simple breakfast, she put on clean and tidy clothes and went to the bookstore to start her new job.

She seemed a little uneasy on her first day at work.

Zhou Jing smiled and guided her through the tasks she needed to perform.

"Don't be nervous, Sister Fu is very easy to talk to."

"Sister Fu?"

"Yes, she's the owner of this bookstore."

"Then...then she and Fu Huaiyi..."

"You mean the person who brought you here yesterday?"

Lin Yuyao nodded.

"It looks like Sister Fu's younger brother, or cousin?"

Oh, it turns out she's his sister. I feel really bad for introducing me to such a great job.

I said I would treat him to a meal to thank him, but I ended up eating three meals from him instead.

He also insisted on paying for those other things.

Lin Yuyao silently kept track of all the money he spent, thinking she would repay him when she had the chance.

"Sister Zhou, thank you."

"You're welcome. Sister Fu asked me to mentor you, and it's my job to help you get familiar with the work."

Lin Yuyao followed behind her, listening attentively to what she had to say.

"Actually, our job is very easy. You only need to do a few things. First, keep an eye on the customers who come into the store and make sure no one steals books. Second, when customers need something, give them a simple introduction and answer various questions, such as what books are available and when they will be in stock, etc."

Third, you need to help customers find or reach books when they can't. Fourth, help with the stocking of new books. Fifth, keep the bookstore clean and tidy. Some customers will look at a book and then leave it behind, not putting it back in its place. In this case, you need to pick up the books and put them away properly after the customer leaves.

Lin Yuyao nodded and said, "Okay, I'll remember."

Zhou Jing added, "It sounds simple, but it actually takes some effort. For example, to answer customers' questions, you need to be very familiar with the books in the bookstore. You also need to know where each book is located, and you need to memorize all of this as soon as possible. You can't be searching for a book for a long time and not be able to find it when a customer needs it."

"Yes, I understand. Sister Zhou, I will remember it as soon as possible."

"Okay, I'll get back to work now. Contact me if you need anything."

"Ok."

Zhou Jing went to stock up on goods, glancing at Lin Yuyao every now and then.

It was quite amusing to see how carefully she handled the book.

But on second thought, she could understand.

Girls from the countryside are all like this at first.

Some timid people are so nervous they can't even speak clearly and dare not touch anything; they're not even as good as her.

……

The workday is very quiet, and there are hardly any people in the bookstore.

Lin Yuyao tried her best to remember the location of all the books.

Zhou Jing and another colleague, Liu Yihuan, were reading some youth novels.

Zhou Jing told her that they were like this most of the time, very idle.

There are usually more people after get off work, when students are leaving, and on weekends.

The owner of this bookstore, Fu Leyi, doesn't usually come here; she only comes when she has a lot of stock.

She was lucky that day.

After hearing this, Lin Yuyao said, "No wonder, I haven't seen Sister Fu these past few days."

Zhou Jing said, "The Fu family is very wealthy. Sister Fu's parents are both business people and they even own a factory in Lingxiang Street. She opened this bookstore just for fun."

That sounds so enviable.

"Hey, this book is pretty good, do you want to read it?"

Lin Yuyao glanced at it casually; it seemed to be a sweet romance novel.

"Huh, why is it in traditional Chinese characters?"

Zhou Jing smiled and said, "The author is from Taiwan. There are simplified characters, but I feel that reading the traditional characters is more enjoyable."

"There are some words I don't recognize."

"It's impossible to rely on guesswork or chance."

Lin Yuyao: "..." Okay, I'll just have to guess.

It might seem a bit difficult at first, but if you keep guessing, you'll gradually get into it.

……

Fu Huaiyi came over on the weekend; the bookstore was bustling with business.

She took a moment to run over and said, "I'm afraid it's not possible today. Look, there are so many people, and I just arrived, so it's not convenient for me to ask for leave."

"Okay, I understand. I just came to let you know that Lao Zhou is away on vacation. Your matter will probably have to be postponed."

Lin Yuyao was stunned.

"How long will it take you to get back?"

“He’s been doing this job for over ten years, and he gets a month’s leave to visit his family every year. He’s only been gone a few days, so he probably won’t be back for at least twenty days.”

Twenty days.

She's found a job now, and she can wait twenty days, but... she's worried that Lu Jiangting will harass her at night.

"Brother Fu, could I ask you for another favor?"

She raised her head, her eyes were dark and clear, as clean as a deer's pupils.

With her hands nervously clutching her pants, looking so cautious, what man could resist?

Fu Huaiyi swallowed hard and said in a hoarse voice, "You speak."

"Is there any way to... to stop him from coming to see me tonight?"

He solved this problem for her a long time ago, otherwise how could she have a peaceful night these past few days?

"Yes, I've been very busy lately, so Lu Jiangting probably won't have the energy to come see you."

Lin Yuyao breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you."

Zhou Jing was calling her from across the street.

She looked embarrassed. "Brother Fu, I...I..."

Fu Huaiyi smiled and said, "Go ahead, I have something to do. I'll just grab a couple of books and leave."

"Okay, Brother Fu, thank you."

She quickly ran towards Zhou Jing.

Zhou Jing handed her a printed book, saying, "A few pages of this book have lost their print. Take it and register it, then return it to the printing factory later."

"it is good."

When she went to register, Liu Yihuan came over.

"Hey, Xiaolin, what's your relationship with Sister Fu's brother?"

"Oh? It's nothing, he... he's a classmate of mine from my hometown."

She didn't know how to introduce him. She wouldn't admit that Lu Jiangting was her man, so they could only say they were from the same hometown.

Is Fu Huaiyi considered Lu Jiangting's friend?

Fu Huaiyi said that they used to be friends, but he couldn't stand his shameless behavior, so they stopped being friends.

So let's just call them classmates.

Lin Yuyao was very busy on the weekend. She was busy all day, while Fu Huaiyi sat in the coffee shop across the street all day.

He said he had to leave, but that was just an excuse.

I took two books, drank coffee made with malted milk powder, and sat there all day.

……