Lying on the edge of the hospital bed, Lu Weizhu finally had a good night’s sleep, dreamless for once.
When she woke up, Lu Weiyu was silently watching her, fingers threading through her long hair.
“Good morning, Sister.”
Lu Weiyu smiled.
“Good morning, Weiyu. Does it still hurt?”
Getting up shakily, Lu Weizhu stroked the girl’s face.
“It doesn’t hurt anymore, Sister.”
Lu Weiyu lied.
“What do you want for breakfast? I’ll go buy it.”
Lu Weizhu picked up her mobile phone from the bedside.
She didn’t usually take her mobile phone when going out, but since Lu Weiyu would get bored alone, most of the time she left it for Lu Weiyu to pass the time.
But now, she wouldn’t do that anymore.
She was worried that Ning Wan might call while she was away.
“Yesterday’s cake is fine.”
Lu Weiyu held onto Lu Weizhu’s wrist.
“Sister, you should rest a little longer.”
She blinked her eyes.
“….”
Not refusing her kindness, Lu Weizhu sat for a while.
She turned on her mobile phone, and while waiting for Lu Weiyu to eat, she searched for nearby rental houses.
Very quickly, she found a suite apartment not far from the hospital, two bedrooms and a living room.
The owner had bought a new house and couldn’t sell the old one, so decided to rent it out instead.
Lu Weizhu looked at the pictures and the introduction—the price was reasonable, and it was the only suite apartment for rent within several kilometers.
She made up her mind.
She agreed with the landlord to view the apartment at five-thirty in the afternoon.
By now, it was already eight o’clock.
“Weiyu, I’m going to work now.”
Lu Weizhu stood up.
“Okay. Good luck, Sister.”
Lu Weiyu watched her beloved elder sister leave.
Her mind drifted back to what Lu Weizhu said yesterday about winning the lottery.
She didn’t know if it was true or not, but she hoped it was.
If her sister really won the lottery, she could spend more time with her, right?
Lu Weiyu felt a little lonely.
“Good morning, Yun Jie.”
All the way to the café, Lu Weizhu greeted Bai Yun, who was preparing ingredients.
After being comforted by Bai Yun yesterday, Lu Weizhu decided to work even harder.
Bai Yun was her benefactor, but she couldn’t do anything for Bai Yun.
The only thing she could do was to face customers with a smile and work hard to bring in more business for Bai Yun.
After everything that happened yesterday, Lu Weizhu felt more open-minded.
“Mm, good morning. Little Lu, you seem to be in a good mood today?”
Bai Yun didn’t even look up, but could hear the lightness in Lu Weizhu’s voice.
“Mm, it’s all thanks to you, Yun Jie.”
Saying this, Lu Weizhu headed to the back kitchen.
She changed into her Catgirl Maid uniform, put on her pure white gloves, and checked herself in the mirror.
“…Not bad, hmm?”
She tried to smile—the smile wasn’t as stiff anymore.
“Hope it helps.”
Leaving the kitchen at a slow pace, Lu Weizhu began a new workday.
“Welcome, honored guest! What would you like to drink today? Maid Little Lu is happy to serve you.”
“And you, guest?”
“Here is your Tiramisu, please enjoy this moment of leisure.”
“Please take care on your way out, and we look forward to your next visit!”
With a beaming smile, Lu Weizhu began using her best looks to please the customers here.
Well, she wasn’t able to do this before, but after thinking about it, she realized she had no extra ties with the customers, she hadn’t broken any laws, and the customers seemed to enjoy her like this—so why not?
“/JB…”
“Bit……”
“Come here for a moment, Little Lu.”
Gradually, the guests in the café became more lively.
They started seeking Lu Weizhu out, asking for photos together, or asking her to use the so-called “magic of love” on their food.
“Little Lu, you’re so pretty.”
“Hehe, Little Lu, can I take a little sip? No? Well, I really do like you.”
“Cute girls are the best.”
At first, Lu Weizhu would feel shy—her face would turn red, and she would be tongue-tied.
But soon, the customers’ praise eased her awkwardness.
To be recognized, to be liked—after letting go, what she received was not contempt, but even more kindness.
Lu Weizhu’s enthusiasm for work soared, and her smile became sweeter and sweeter.
Bai Yun watched quietly from the side.
As more and more customers came in, her hands mixing drinks grew faster and faster.
The once withdrawn employee had become cheerful, and the usually sparse customers now crowded in.
Bai Yun should have been happy.
But her mood wasn’t so wonderful.
“/JB…”
The two-character nickname echoed throughout the small café, along with Lu Weizhu’s busy footsteps.
Bai Yun’s eyes dimmed.
Time passed, and soon it was closing time at the café.
Customers left one after another, and Lu Weizhu sat down on a chair, exhausted.
The white stockings that came with the maid outfit were damp with sweat, a little sticky.
Bai Yun walked over to Lu Weizhu.
Lu Weizhu hurried to her feet.
“Yun Jie! I did pretty well today, right? So many customers came—we should have made more sales!”
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, smiling, her light blue eyes sparkling.
For a moment, Bai Yun didn’t know what to say.
“Sigh, yeah, Catgirl Little Lu is really amazing. Everyone likes you.”
After a while, Bai Yun sighed.
“It’s just, from now on, Little Lu will belong to the customers, and have nothing to do with me, the Old Proprietor.”
There was a sour note in Bai Yun’s tone, and Lu Weizhu was at a loss.
“Yun Jie?”
She was completely confused by Bai Yun’s strange words.
“D…”
Bai Yun didn’t explain.
She just sighed again and sat down beside Lu Weizhu.
A faint citrus scent drifted by.
Bai Yun rested her hand behind her head and closed her eyes.
“Huh? Yun Jie, did I do something wrong?”
Her old habit flared up again.
Lu Weizhu was at a loss.
She took out all the tips the customers had given her.
She counted—it was nearly a thousand yuan, not a small sum.
Lu Weizhu’s looks really had a lot of power.
“These are today’s tips, here, Yun Jie.”
Lu Weizhu placed the tips in front of Bai Yun.
There was a moment of hesitation, but thinking of Bai Yun’s kindness, Lu Weizhu gritted her teeth and offered the money.
“Pfft, what do I want your money for? I don’t need that little bit.”
Bai Yun curled her lips.
“You’d better save it for your little sister, silly Little Lu.”
The sour feeling in her heart grew stronger.
Come to think of it, why did Bai Yun feel so sour?
She didn’t really understand herself.
“Ugh.”
Lu Weizhu froze in place.
“They all call you Little Lu, so what should I call you?”
While Lu Weizhu was still pondering Bai Yun’s feelings, Bai Yun spoke.
“Ah…”
Suddenly realizing, Lu Weizhu hadn’t expected that to be the reason.
“Yun Jie, you can just call me by my name?”
She asked tentatively.
“Hmm? That works too.”
Bai Yun sat up straight.
“Then, Weizhu? Take the tips home, your little sister is still waiting for you.”
She repeated the name twice in her heart, feeling pleased, and waved her hand.
Lu Weizhu’s heart sank halfway.
She wobbled to the door, almost bursting into tears again.
“Yun Jie…Can I still come tomorrow?”
She thought she was being fired for some strange reason.
“Nonsense, of course you can. You still have to work.”
Seeing Lu Weizhu’s teary-eyed face, Bai Yun laughed.
“Go, go, go, head home now.”
She pushed Lu Weizhu out of the café and closed the shop door.