Adorable Food Goddess

Chapter 71: Who Is Pranking Who

Translator: YTJS_  Editor: Perriemix

Before she could even process what was going on, someone bumped into her again.

The person walked away without even a backward glance.

What the hell? Have I suddenly become invisible? Why is everyone knocking into me?

She glared daggers at her latest attacker’s back before she focused back on the money pouch that just appeared out of nowhere. This pouch was a lot heavier than hers, but  where did my money pouch go?

“Aiya, my money pouch is gone!” the person who had bumped into her screamed, looking back at Ye Jiayao.

It was that rude young man from the restaurant earlier!

“Aha! You bumped into me purposely just to steal my money!” Liu Li accused, pointing at the money pouch in Ye Jiayao’s hands.

The passersby gathered around both of them, wanting to get in on the gossip. They all looked at Ye Jiayao with disgusted eyes and talked among themselves.

“He does not even dress like a poor person, why must he steal…”

“You really can’t judge a book by its cover. Do you think only beggars dressed in rags will steal?”

“That’s true. Perhaps dressing this way would make it more convenient to steal since people won’t suspect him…”

Ye Jiayao finally understood what was going on. She has fallen into the trap of this young chap.  This f*cking undergrown brat. What a sore loser.

“Young Master, this prank is not funny at all. If you’re trying to get back at me for all the things I said to you back at the restaurant, then I apologize. Take your money pouch back and return mine. Tomorrow, I will reserve two cups of chilled drinks just for you, you can come anytime you like,” Ye Jiayao placated, knowing that if she didn’t give in, things would only get worse.

The corner of Liu Li’s mouth turned up in an undetectable sneer. It was too late now. She already had been humiliated and a princess would never forgive that.

“I have no idea what you are talking about.” Liu Li then turned to the crowd and said loudly, “This petty thief stole from me, and to get away from punishment, he’s talking nonsense, making it seem like we know each other. Look, he is holding my money pouch in his hands! There are five taels of golden leaves and a 100-tael banknote in there. If you don’t believe me, get him to open it. Guys, please be my witnesses, and I will give each and every one of you a tael. I despise petty thieves the most so I’ll make sure that this one will get the appropriate punishment!”

The crowd’s mood rose upon hearing that there would be a reward for those who would become a witness. Everyone started shouting their support for Liu Li.

“Little brother, we will be your witness! Drag him to the court.”

Ye Jiayao gritted her teeth.  Fine. I tried to play nice but you insisted on being a jerk.  You wanna play, little guy? Let’s play.

Ye Jiayao straightened her back and turned to the crowd. “What are you all shouting about? And why are you here? This is a fight between husband and wife, why are you all meddling in our affair?”

Everyone was dumbstruck. Husband and wife? They were obviously both male!

Liu Li was stunned, too. Did he see through her disguise?

While everyone was in a state of shock, Ye Jiayao bowed to Liu Li and said in a low voice, “Little Su, I understand your intentions. I feel the same for you, and my love is definitely no lesser than yours, it’s just… Father disapproves. I can’t just defy him especially now that he fell ill from worrying over our relationship. I am the only son in my family, Little Su, and if I take on this path, Father will die of anger. I love you so much but I can’t be with you. I know you’re angry and I don’t blame you. Hit me, kick me, do whatever you want… just know that I will never stop loving you. I will pray that hopefully, in the next life, we’d finally be able to be together the way we want to.”