Chapter 64

“Don’t worry, comrade. That won’t happen. It’s her own fault for not wanting it,” the director said.

“And she didn’t take back the deposit she paid,” added Xia Yunxuan. “That’s good. I was afraid it would be a hassle if I bought the bike myself. What if someone claimed it was theirs later? I wouldn’t be able to explain myself.”

Xia Yunxuan checked the bicycle and found no problems. “I’ll take it,” she said. The director immediately beamed. “Okay, comrade. I’ll issue you an invoice right away. But remember to take the bike to the police station to register it. It’ll be easier to find if it’s lost or something.”

“Okay, thank you, director.”

“Come with me, both of you,” the director said, leading Xia Yunxuan and Xiao Yichen to the cashier. Xia Yunxuan took out 150 yuan and a bicycle ticket from her pocket and handed them over.

Xiao Yichen had offered to buy the bike for Xia Yunxuan, but she refused. It was better to buy big items herself to avoid any complications if they broke up later.

After buying the bike, Xiao Yichen said, “Little girl, you bought the bike yourself. Let me buy you a watch. It’ll be convenient for you to tell time. Don’t refuse. We just started dating. It’s okay for me to buy you something.”

Xia Yunxuan was helpless. “Alright, I’ll buy you a watch too. Otherwise, I won’t accept it.”

“Little girl, I’ll treasure the watch you buy me. I’ll definitely protect it. This is the second gift you’ve given me. The first was a fountain pen,” Xiao Yichen said.

They went to the watch shop. The saleswoman asked, “Are you looking to buy watches? We just got a new pair of couple’s watches. I think they’re perfect for you. Would you like to see them? These don’t require a watch ticket.”

“Okay, please show us,” Xiao Yichen said. The saleswoman carefully took out the watches. They were incredibly expensive, costing over 600 yuan. Their monthly salary was only 20 yuan. How long would it take them to save 600 yuan? They would have to live on nothing. She had to be careful. If they got damaged, she would have to pay. Even if she sold herself, she wouldn’t be able to afford it.

Xia Yunxuan didn’t care at all. She had plenty of these things in her space, but she had no excuse to take them out. She picked up the watch and had a look. It was quite nice. It even had diamonds. No wonder it was so expensive.

“How much is the men’s watch?” Xia Yunxuan asked. “It’s a couple’s watch, so it’s sold as a pair. We don’t sell them separately. They’re quite expensive, so not many people buy them. If they were cheaper, they would have been sold out. Many people like this style,” the saleswoman explained.

“How much for the pair?” Xiao Yichen asked. “600 yuan,” the saleswoman replied. Xia Yunxuan took out 300 yuan from her pocket and said, “Yichen, I’ll buy you the men’s watch. We’ll each wear one. Everyone will know we’re a couple.”

“Yeah, that’s exactly what I was thinking,” Xiao Yichen said. He quickly took out 300 yuan from his pocket. Together with the 300 yuan Xia Yunxuan had given, they had 600 yuan. He handed it to the saleswoman and said, “Comrade, count it. That’s 600 yuan.”

The saleswoman was surprised that they actually bought it. She had seen them carrying so many bags and buying so many things. They even bought a bicycle. They were so rich. She could only envy them.

After paying, they put on their new watches and walked out of the store with their bags. Xiao Yichen pushed the bicycle, and they went to the police station to register the bike.

Then, they went to the photo studio. Under the guidance of the photographer, they took some sweet photos together.

The photographer, whose surname was Tian, said, “You two look so good in the photos. I’ve never seen such a beautiful couple.”

They chose expedited photos, which would be ready in three days. They took several photos and it cost them 5 yuan. They chose color photos, which were rare in those days.

Finally, they went to the state-owned restaurant. They sat down, and Xiao Yichen poured water for Xia Yunxuan. Xia Yunxuan smiled at him.

The meal was filled with laughter and joy. They shared their happiness with each other, and their love grew even stronger. They were both good-looking, and they attracted attention wherever they went. At the state-owned restaurant, both the staff and the diners looked at them and whispered, discussing where this heavenly couple came from. They were so beautiful.

And the man was so attentive. He kept picking food for his girlfriend. He spoke so softly, and his eyes were full of affection for her. Unlike their boyfriends, who were like bosses. Maybe they should consider changing boyfriends.

Xiao Yichen and Xia Yunxuan left after finishing their meal. They knew that their looks would attract attention.

Xia Yunxuan rode her bicycle, and Xiao Yichen carried their bags. They quickly arrived at the bicycle storage area. Xiao Yichen paid the fee, and they each rode a bike home. People passing by were envious. They bought so many things, and they each had a new bicycle.

Perhaps they were too high-profile, and they were targeted. They had been riding for less than 10 minutes when they were stopped by several people with sticks on a small road. There were quite a few of them, about seven or eight.

The leader of the group weighed the stick in his hand and said, “Hey, you two, we just want your money. We don’t want to hurt you. Just leave your things and your bikes, and you can go. We promise you’ll be fine.”

“If you don’t cooperate,” the leader said, “it won’t be as simple as losing some money. This girl is so beautiful. We’ll just take her.”

“This is the first time I’ve seen such a beautiful girl, brother. Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of you. I won’t let you suffer. You just have to take good care of me.”

Xia Yunxuan quickly covered her nose with her sleeve. Her grandmother’s land, this guy probably hadn’t brushed his teeth since he was born. He was so stinky. His big yellow teeth were enough to stink a person to death.

Xiao Yichen gave Xia Yunxuan a look, meaning she should leave quickly. Xia Yunxuan shook her head. She clenched her fists, indicating that she knew martial arts and wasn’t afraid.

They exchanged a look, and when the men weren’t paying attention, they both attacked. They snatched the sticks from the men and smashed them hard on their legs.

Before the other men could react, they used the same method. Some of the men had broken legs, others had broken arms. There were sounds that were worse than a pig being slaughtered. Xia Yunxuan covered her ears and said, “Shut your mouths! You’re so noisy.”