Chapter 90: Apologize to My Sister

Chapter 90: Apologize to My Sister

J City No. 2 High School, Class 9, 11th grade.

Yesterday afternoon, Chen Biyu had spread the news that "the overpriced stall is run by Jiang Peiyu's sister" throughout the class, telling almost everyone she met, which led some classmates to point fingers at Jiang Peiyu. However, early this morning, not long after school started, the official Weibo post proved her wrong.

The prices at Xuehe Stall were not a problem; their food was highly nutritious. Especially the Xia Yu Flower Candy. According to students from Yaori International High School, eating one piece every morning kept them alert during class, preventing drowsiness and making it much easier to learn from the textbooks.

All of a sudden, enthusiasm for Xuehe Stall and Xia Yu Flower Candy soared in the class.

Some people, remembering that the owner was Jiang Peiyu's sister, went to ask her for details. Now, Jiang Peiyu was surrounded by a group of classmates bombarding her with questions.

"Peiyu, is the candy from your sister's stall really that magical? Does eating one piece keep you alert all day in class?"

"Peiyu, have you tried it? How does it taste? Is it good?"

The classmates fired questions one after another. Jiang Peiyu patiently answered, "It tastes very good. After eating one piece, you really do feel more energetic and don't get distracted in class. If you want some, you can go to my sister's stall after school. It's 500 yuan per box, much more effective than some focus supplements."

Gradually, more classmates gathered around Jiang Peiyu, including some who had just yesterday been bad-mouthing Jiang Peiyu and Jiang Yingxue.

Chen Biyu walked over from about two meters away and said dismissively, "Peiyu, your sister sells this, so she must have given you a lot. Why don't you share some for us to taste? We're not asking for free; if it's good, we'll buy."

Hong Xinyue also chimed in, "Biyu's right. You must have some on hand. We're all classmates; sharing a little isn't too much to ask."

Others around Chen Biyu echoed, "Yeah, Peiyu, just give each of us a few pieces to try."

Jiang Peiyu's deskmate, Yan Yuman, frowned, thinking, *What's wrong with these people? Just yesterday they were criticizing Peiyu's sister for being money-grubbing and running a scam. How do they have the nerve to ask for food now?*

Yan Yuman said, "If you want to try it, go buy it yourselves. Besides, Xuehe Stall is just on the next street; it's not far. It's only a ten-minute walk cutting through."

She glanced around at those classmates who had been mean yesterday and added, "You're not just trying to avoid buying it, are you?"

Chen Biyu shot back, "Didn't I say we'd buy it if it tastes good? Are you deaf?"

Jiang Peiyu said calmly, "I do have several boxes, but my sister gave them to me, not to you. If you want to try it, go buy it from Xuehe Stall. It's only a ten-minute walk."

She paused, then continued, "If you think it's expensive, a few of you can pool your money to buy a box. That way you can try it, and it's a good deal."

"However," she looked up at Chen Biyu, "Chen Biyu, because of your nasty remarks at the stall yesterday, you've been blacklisted. Until you apologize to my sister, you won't be able to buy any food from the Xuehe Rice Ball stall. I hope you go apologize."

Blacklisting Chen Biyu was something Jiang Peiyu had proactively suggested to Jiang Yingxue. She felt Chen Biyu's public humiliation of her sister went way too far!

Chen Biyu's face darkened. "So what if I can't buy it? Who cares! Don't even think about an apology!"

Seeing that Jiang Peiyu wasn't so easy to bully, the people around Chen Biyu left somewhat sheepishly.

As the surrounding classmates dispersed, Jiang Peiyu and Yan Yuman visibly relaxed.

Yan Yuman said, "Peiyu, I heard Xuehe Stall has membership cards. Do you have one?"

Jiang Peiyu took out a Rainbow Membership Card. "Yep, got one. It's under my name."

"Wow! Your card is so pretty. My mom got a purple one." Yan Yuman's mother had already gotten a membership card yesterday and came home with 3 roast chickens, two cups of Immortal Brew Honey Water, a set of Spirit Flower Cookies, and Xia Yu Flower Candy. Yan Yuman had also eaten some before coming to school today.

A box of Xia Yu Flower Candy cost 500 yuan for 30 pieces, so each piece came to about 16 or 17 yuan. For those classmates to ask for several pieces each earlier... she wondered how they could have the nerve.

"I think it's because the rainbow ones are less common, so most people get single-color cards. But those are also very pretty."

"They really are! My mom is really protective of her card. She says the material feels even nicer than her bracelet, just a bit too thin."

"Aren't all cards about that thickness?"

*

The report was issued at 8 a.m., and by 9 a.m., the stall's location was already jam-packed.

When Jiang Yingxue arrived, a long line had already formed at her usual spot.

"The boss is finally here." Seeing the tricycle with the Xuehe Stall sign, the crowd buzzed but soon quieted down. They craned their necks, watching the stall owner set up, patiently waiting in line.

Under their gaze, Jiang Yingxue calmly arranged the food, computer, and other items.

After finishing, Jiang Yingxue smiled and asked the customer at the front.

"What can I get for you, sir?"

"Boss, I'll have one of your signature rice bowls." Ye Kai had come specifically for the so-called "overpriced boxed meal" mentioned online. He usually woke up at noon, but today he got up early just for this.

Jiang Yingxue asked her routine question, "Would you like to apply for a membership card?"

Ye Kai said, "No need." Although the internet said it was highly nutritious, if the taste wasn't good, he wouldn't repurchase.

Ye Kai took his packaged food and left. The next customer stepped up immediately. Most had come for the "overpriced boxed meal." Fortunately, she had prepared many yesterday.

To ensure at least 50 units in stock for each points-redemption item—garments from the sixth-order Weaving Moon Gold Rabbit, third-order Starlight Elk, and sixth-order Golden Feather Mesmerizing Sparrow—Jiang Yingxue had caught 20 of each of these spirit beasts used for clothing last night. She planned to catch the rest tonight.

Yu Wanyue was there to buy a meal for her boss. As soon as she stepped forward, she took out a bank card and said, "Hello, I'd like a red membership card."

"Okay, please place your hand on the ID scanner so I can register the information," Jiang Yingxue said. After the spirit tool collected the blood sample, she continued, "Please state your name and phone number."

"Du Yingzhe, phone number..." Yu Wanyue opened her phone's contacts to her boss's page and pointed to a string of numbers, "The phone number is this one."

Jiang Yingxue stopped and asked, "This isn't for you?"