Chapter 17

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Cheng Fang, who was about to take a taxi, was stunned. He strode to Kong Zhao’s side. “Aren’t we going home? It’s easier to take a taxi there.”

When Kong Zhao heard this, she turned around and rolled her eyes at Cheng Fang. “According to the way you spend money, I think you don’t have any savings! It costs about 100 yuan to take a taxi from the company to your home. The bus costs two yuan per trip. If it’s a bus and a subway trip, it will only cost 10 yuan. This is already a large sum of money for my daily expenses.”

“That’s why you feel that there’s not enough money for serious work. Although this amount of money is small, when calculated carefully, it’s a large amount. For example, the monthly commute fee is 22 days a month. It’s 200 yuan for a round trip. 22 days is 4,400 yuan. According to my commute method, 10 yuan a day in the morning means 220 yuan for 22 days. 2 yuan for a bus trip at night is 44 yuan for 22 days. In a month, it’s 264 yuan. It’s not even as much as taking a taxi. Doesn’t it feel like you earned more than 4,000 yuan?!”

Kong Zhao raised her eyebrows meaningfully.

Cheng Fang chuckled. This was the first time he had heard of such a way of earning money. He held back his laughter and said, “Yes, but you’re a rich young lady. This bit of money shouldn’t be much for you, right? I heard that the new artist’s painting you bought previously cost 1.05 million.”

Cheng Fang was talking about one of the many stupid things Kong Rong had done. This wasn’t something she, Kong Zhao, had done. However, now that she was married in Kong Rong’s place, she had to take responsibility for such a stupid thing.

Kong Zhao was stunned for a moment before saying seriously, “Sigh, I was young and frivolous back then. After starting to work, I realized that money was difficult to earn. I’m like Eugénie Grandet now. I only want to earn money, instead of spending money.”

Kong Zhao didn’t expect herself to think of such a good excuse.

With this saying, she could save money openly in the future and also find a part-time job for herself in the future to think of a way to save money for Mrs. Li’s surgery.

When Cheng Fang heard Kong Zhao’s fabricated words to hide her fake identity, he didn’t show it on his face, but he was secretly laughing. He even nodded in agreement with Kong Zhao.

When Kong Zhao saw Cheng Fang’s reaction, she thought that she had successfully deceived him. She silently praised herself for her wit and revealed a smug smile.

The CF Group was in the most prosperous prime location in the city. Their home was at the edge of the old town. It was the evening rush hour and the bus stopped at every stop. When the two of them alighted, it was already 8 PM.

Cheng Fang looked at Kong Zhao’s tired face and said, “Today is your first day at work. I think we should celebrate. Let me treat you to dinner.”

When Kong Zhao heard this, she thought for a moment. Even if they went to an ordinary restaurant to order two dishes, in such an old town, the per capita price was 30 to 50 yuan.

The money she had saved previously had been used to pay for the medical fees a few days ago. Now, she only had 1,000 yuan on her. This would last until her salary was paid.

On the surface, the two of them were husband and wife, but in fact, they were roommates. Kong Zhao thought that she had to return the favor after owing Cheng Fang a meal, so she said politely, “It’s still the probation period. You don’t have to be so polite. Let’s go home and cook noodles.”

Cheng Fang saw the shrewd look in Kong Zhao’s big eyes and knew that Kong Zhao was definitely thinking about saving the money in her wallet again.

Cheng Fang thought about it and said, “What’s there to be afraid of? I don’t need you to treat me. I don’t know how to cook. I’m also embarrassed to eat your food for free every day. Besides, didn’t you help me prepare lunch? I’m just treating you to a good meal occasionally as payment.”

When Kong Zhao heard this, she felt that it could indeed be considered a labor exchange, so she agreed.

However, when Cheng Fang suggested that they go to the hotel to eat, she stopped him in time. She also needed to bring food, so she just needed to prepare an extra lunch box. It wasn’t a troublesome matter. She was too ashamed to eat this meal that cost a few hundred yuan just because of that.

At this moment, she happened to see a restaurant with not many people. Kong Zhao tugged at the corner of Cheng Fang’s shirt without hesitation.

The two of them entered the Hunan Restaurant. As she looked at the colorful dishes on the menu, Kong Zhao felt like drooling.

Cheng Fang suddenly remembered that he had heard from somewhere that Kong Rong didn’t like spicy food, so he wanted to tease Kong Zhao again.

Cheng Fang asked in confusion, “I thought you didn’t like spicy food?”

Kong Zhao’s hand that was flipping through the menu paused. She looked up and played dumb. “Who said that I don’t like spicy food? Where did you hear this?”

Cheng Fang said seriously, “I heard your mother say that before.”