Free Web NovelChapter 162: Chapter 162: The Old Lady Inquiring About Yun Zijin?
While Yun Zijin was avoiding Lu Yunque, she spent her time either attending classes or, on a whim, going shopping to complete the spending tasks given by Randomly Spend.
By now, Yun Zijin had acquired quite a bit more real estate, along with some rewards from Randomly Spend—for example, Lingwu tea, whitening toothpaste, and so on.
However, what interested Yun Zijin the most was a bag of seeds for something called Moonlight Grass.
There was a plant on Earth with the same name, which was said to bloom under the moonlight and wither at sunrise.
But the Moonlight Grass Seeds from Randomly Spend were for a completely different plant than the one she had researched.
Randomly Spend had provided not only the seeds, but also planting instructions.
Yun Zijin immediately had Aunt Wang prepare a flowerpot filled with nutrient-rich soil. She took a single Moonlight Grass seed from the bag, planted it according to the instructions from Randomly Spend, and then moved the pot to the small, open-air garden on the top floor.
According to the information from Randomly Spend, the Moonlight Grass would sprout three days after being planted and be fully mature after seven.
Once mature, the Moonlight Grass would emit a soft glow at night, like a luminous fairy herb.
However, Yun Zijin felt there had to be more to the Moonlight Grass than just glowing at night. But since the information from Randomly Spend didn’t specify, all she could do for now was continue to cultivate it.
Aunt Wang didn’t know what Yun Zijin was planting, but she watered the Moonlight Grass every day as instructed. On the third day, when she saw a sprout emerge from the pot, she was so excited that she took a photo and sent it to Yun Zijin.
Yun Zijin received the photo right in the middle of a class. As she took out her phone, Qin Sitong, who was sitting beside her, glanced over.
She saw the little sprout on Yun Zijin’s phone and thought it was quite cute.
"What are you growing that Aunt Wang went out of her way to send you a picture of it?"
She distinctly remembered that the garden on the open-air balcony of Yun Zijin’s apartment was filled with many rare and expensive plants.
’And yet, she’d never seen Yun Zijin ask Aunt Wang to send daily photos or videos of those.’
"I came across the seeds by chance. This one is just an experiment. If it grows successfully, I’ll take you to see it."
"So secretive. Don’t tell me it’s some rare species. A prized orchid? A Cymbidium?"
"It’s neither. It doesn’t flower."
’It’s called Moonlight *Grass*, of course it doesn’t *flower*.’
"If it doesn’t flower, then why are you growing it?"
’What kind of weird hobby was it to plant grass in a garden instead of flowers?’
"You’ll find out soon enough."
The Moonlight Grass hadn’t fully matured, so Yun Zijin couldn’t explain. ’It wouldn’t be good if Qin Sitong started thinking she was delusional.’
Seeing is believing, after all.
"I’ll be waiting with bated breath, then?"
Qin Sitong didn’t want to dampen Yun Zijin’s enthusiasm, so she chose her words carefully after a moment’s thought.
Yun Zijin didn’t continue the topic either. Everything would become clear in another four days.
"Oh, right, are you going to the shop after class? You haven’t been around for the past few days, and a lot of customers have been asking for you. They all want to drink the Wangyou Milk Tea that you make yourself."
Those who had tried the Wangyou Milk Tea made by Yun Zijin could always taste a subtle difference compared to the ones Qin Sitong made.
A lot of people wanted to drink the Wangyou Milk Tea made personally by Yun Zijin, but unfortunately, after the first three days of business, she rarely showed up at the Wangyou Milk Tea Shop.
When those customers couldn’t find Yun Zijin, they all came to ask her instead.
What could Qin Sitong do? She could only tell them that she also had no idea when Yun Zijin would show up.
"It’s all Wangyou Milk Tea. What’s the difference between yours and mine? Don’t spoil them so much."
There would never be a substitute for Wangyou Milk Tea, so Yun Zijin wasn’t worried about losing customers in the slightest.
’Besides, those who need it will come on their own.’
"That’s what I said too, but they insist yours tastes better and has a stronger effect. I’m baffled myself."
"But you’ve had the ones I’ve made. How come you can’t taste any difference?"
"That’s what I’m wondering! Is my palate just not as sensitive as the customers’?"
This was something Qin Sitong couldn’t wrap her head around. ’They’re exactly the same!’
"It’s probably just a placebo effect. Don’t pay them any mind. If they don’t like the ones you make, they can buy something else. We have to stand our ground, you know?"
’After all, they were the one and only Wangyou Milk Tea shop.’
"Of course. I told them right then that if they didn’t like it, they could try the other flavors in the shop. There are plenty of choices, and they’re cheaper, too."
Yun Zijin smiled, glad to hear that Qin Sitong hadn’t been affected by it.
"Oh, right. There’s been an old lady coming to the shop for the past few days. The first day she came, she asked me if you were the owner.
Then every day since, she’s come in, ordered a single Wangyou Milk Tea, and just sat there all morning. I have no idea what it’s about."
Nowadays, the thing Qin Sitong talked about most with Yun Zijin was the Wangyou Milk Tea Shop.
Now, many people in their class, and even around the university, knew that the two of them had partnered up to open a milk tea shop.
Even though it wasn’t related to their majors, it would certainly count as their internship placement.
Student entrepreneurs could even apply for start-up funds from the university, but Yun Zijin, being fabulously wealthy, hadn’t bothered.
As Yun Zijin put it, the pittance the school offered wouldn’t even be enough to buy a new handbag. It wasn’t worth the trouble and was better left for students who actually needed it.
"An old lady? I don’t think I’ve met any old ladies recently."
’Asking about her right away, then staking out the shop every day... what kind of tactic was this?’
"Why don’t you come to the shop with me later and see for yourself? The old lady didn’t come this morning, so she’s sure to be there this afternoon."
"Alright. I’ll give you a ride after class."
Yun Zijin didn’t want someone keeping tabs on her indefinitely. After all, it’s impossible to be on guard day in and day out.
The two chatted on and off, half-listening to the professor’s lecture and occasionally jotting down notes. Before they knew it, the bell rang, signaling the end of class.
The professor had no intention of holding them late. The moment the bell rang, he dismissed the class, gathered his things, and left.
Yun Zijin and Qin Sitong packed their things as well, ready to leave.
"Hey! Yun Zijin, Qin Sitong!"
Just as the two of them finished packing and stood up to leave, someone appeared and called out their names.
"You are...?"
It was an elective class, so it was no surprise they didn’t recognize her.
"My name is Liu Xiaojuan, and I’m a Business English major. I heard you two opened a milk tea shop together, is that right?"
Yun Zijin and Qin Sitong exchanged a glance. It wasn’t a secret, but this was the first time someone had come up and asked them about it directly.
"Yes, we did. Can we help you with something?"
’What did their milk tea shop have to do with this girl?’
"Oh, I was just wondering if you’re hiring. I’m a Business English major, but I’ve also taken some business and finance courses, so my skills are quite relevant!"
"Sorry, we’re not hiring any full-time staff at the moment. But we do hire part-timers for weekends and holidays, with daily pay. You’re welcome to apply if you’re interested."
As she spoke, Qin Sitong took a business card she’d recently had made from her purse and handed it to Liu Xiaojuan.
"Neither of your majors have anything to do with business. Haven’t you ever considered hiring a professional to help you manage the shop?"
Liu Xiaojuan felt that as the top student in the business and finance program, she was already doing Yun Zijin and Qin Sitong a huge favor by proactively seeking a position at their little milk tea shop.
