[ENG] Tokyo Love Accident 《东京爱情事故》

Chapter 8 : Scholarship

After returning to Tokyo, Wei Xiao noticed that Shi Yuquan often ignored her, but his attitude towards her had always been unpredictable. Wei Xiao didn't think much about it and just focused on attending classes and serving the young lady daily. She also worked hard to find ways to earn money.

Since she had promised Shi Yuquan not to work anymore, she didn't go back to look for Xu Tianci. Instead, she found an intermediary online to help her find "off-the-books" work, which meant working unofficially. The intermediary mentioned a job at the fish port early in the morning, where she would help unload the fish caught by fishing boats at the factory, process them, and pack them. The workload was heavy, and everyone except her was male. However, she could quietly go to the fishing port after everyone was asleep and return home on the first train before dawn. Without hesitation, she accepted the job.

Shi Yuquan was now busier than before. Besides submitting materials for graduate school and gaining experience from seniors, he also helped Han Yihuan prepare for the application to a vocal school and accompanied her to interviews. Therefore, he rarely paid attention to Wei Xiao's activities, or rather, deliberately chose not to focus on her. Not paying attention ensured he won't be influenced, right?

Towards Wei Xiao, he didn't know when it started, but the resistance and guard had disappeared. He began to appreciate her - her mature thoughts, sincere demeanor, strong professional abilities, and high learning efficiency. In short, she's intelligent, ambitious, and never gives up. Moreover, after ditching the slightly mature dress she wore when they first met, she often wears Han Yihuan's clothes on campus, making her not much different in age from their classmates. He realized he cares less about the age difference between them, and it scared him. She seemed to have a kind of magic that made people around her trust and like her. He didn't want to be captivated by this magic, so he kept his distance.

He naturally didn't know that Wei Xiao worked at the fish port every night. Wei Xiao didn't want anyone to know about it, but one night, while handling tuna, she accidentally reversed the fish knife due to exhaustion. The blade pierced deeply into her palm, causing profuse bleeding. The boss took her to the hospital, and lacking any identification, she had no choice but to call Xu Tianci for help.

At 3:30 in the morning, Xu Tianci drives to the hospital near the fish port. Wei Xiao extends her hand, wrapped in thick bandages, and grinned, saying, "Do I look like a mummy?"

Xu Tianci is speechless, "The doctor said your hand was almost pierced through. How can you still smile about it?"

"Almost, but it didn't really go through. What great luck! Of course, I should laugh."

Xu Tianci shook his head at her, feeling she is overly optimistic. "Why are you working again? Last time, you said the workload was too much for you. I think the workload in this job is much heavier than the one at the Chinese restaurant."

"I'm telling you, can you help me keep a secret?"

Xu Tianci nods.

"I want Shi Yuquan to work fewer hours, so he has time to do things he enjoys."

"For him? Why? He often nitpicks at you. Is it necessary for you to go this far for him?"

Wei Xiao hesitates, "I feel like he's working too hard."

"Are you falling for him?" Xu Tianci's eyes widen in urgency. "You must not. Shi Yuquan is like an iceberg, cold-blooded and ruthless. Falling for him is asking for trouble. Look at Yihuan, she's a living example!"

"Hey, why are you getting so worked up? I didn't say I like him. I just..." Wei Xiao suddenly thinks of a suitable reason. "Actually, I'm investing. Seeing Shi Yuquan's hardworking and determined attitude in studying, I know he'll definitely succeed in the future. By helping him now, I'm preparing for my own future."