Chapter 14: Attention

Cao Kun thought that Lin Yi was still deeply in love with Jing Yan. He wanted to use Jing Yan to make Lin Yi change her mind so that he could avoid paying her back.

“Don’t bother. I only want you to return the money. There’s no room for negotiation.”

Lin Yi was the arrogant one now. She turned around and looked at Song Mei. Song Mei did not dare to say a word, as if she was afraid that Lin Yi would ask her for money.

Although Song Mei did not borrow money from Lin Yi, they lived in the same dormitory. Song Mei liked to take advantage of others, so she often asked Lin Yi for food. Sometimes, she even secretly used Lin Yi’s skincare products.

“Big Sister…” Cao Kun wanted to continue pleading.

“What happened?” A deep male voice suddenly sounded.

Cao Kun turned his head and saw Jing Yan.

“Jing Yan, you’re finally here! Hurry up and talk to Lin Yi. She likes you, so she’ll definitely listen to you. You have to save me!” Cao Kun grabbed Jing Yan and pushed him toward Lin Yi.

After listening to Cao Kun’s explanation, Jing Yan frowned and looked at Lin Yi. “Aren’t we friends? Do you have to do this?”

Lin Yi looked up at Jing Yan.

Was this the male protagonist in the novel? He wasn’t much. He was like a man who lived off a woman and did not have any masculinity at all. He wasn’t even as manly as Wei Luan.

She did not understand why Lin Yi liked this man so much that she wanted to jump into the river and kill herself for him.

Lin Yi glanced at Jing Yan, then shifted her gaze away and said impatiently, “I’m a creditor, so I have the last say about calling in the debt. It’s completely within my right to make these demands! Jing Yan, have you forgotten that you borrowed money from me before? Why are you acting all high and mighty? Shouldn’t you just pay me back first before you act lofty?”

In fact, Jing Yan did not borrow money from Lin Yi himself. Lin Yi knew that Jing Yan needed money, so she took the initiative to ask Cao Kun to give the money to Jing Yan.

But it was her money anyway. Whether she loaned the money on her own accord or indirectly, Jing Yan owed her money!

Jing Yan did not expect Lin Yi to ask him to return the money.

Was she crazy?

In the past, Lin Yi treated Jing Yan too well. Whenever there was something delicious or fun, she would ask someone to give it to him. Therefore, Jing Yan could not accept Lin Yi’s cold and heartless attitude now.

Could it be that Lin Yi was doing this to attract his attention?

That made sense. She was already married. Logically speaking, there was no chance for her to interact with him. She could only use this excuse to get him to return the money so that she could continue interacting with him.

Hmph, it certainly was a well-plotted scheme.

However, when he thought about how Lin Yi still liked him, Jing Yan felt proud and happy.

He raised his head and saw that Lin Yi’s expression was still cold. He thought for a moment and said, “I’ll return a portion first, and ask Cao Kun to pass the rest to you. However, I still don’t like you, so it’s useless no matter what you do. Got it?”

Lin Yi’s eyes widened.

Got what? She just wanted him to return the money!

Was this man a narcissist? He was simply crazy!

Jing Yan took out a few coins from his pocket and handed them to Lin Yi. Seeing that Jing Yan had returned the money, Cao Kun and Zhao Bin gritted their teeth and returned a portion of the money as well.

Lin Yi took the money with satisfaction. Just as she was about to say something, a sharp female voice suddenly sounded. “See, I knew it. I just knew Lin Yi was here. She must be here to look for Jing Yan!”

Lin Yi turned around and saw the smug Jiang Yun. Beside Jiang Yun stood Wei Luan and Lan Hui.

Why did the three of them come together?

A few minutes ago, Wei Luan, Jiang Yun, and Lan Hui left the village chief’s house and went to the soybean farm.

The soybeans had been harvested, but there were still many beans in the field. In order to avoid waste, the village would arrange for them to be picked up again.

Picking up beans was an easy task. Usually, arrangements were made for female educated youths and some weak rural women to do the job.

Wei Luan remembered that Lin Yi liked to slack off and was not active in farm work. If she came to the production team, the team would definitely arrange for her to pick up beans. He wanted to go to the soybean field to find her.

However, the three of them did not see Lin Yi when they arrived at the soybean farm.

Jiang Yun excitedly guessed, “Why isn’t Lin Yi here? She must have gone to the dormitory and gone to look for Jing Yan!”

Lan Hui coughed. Jiang Yun saw that Wei Luan’s expression was very angry and shut her mouth awkwardly.

Lan Hui stared at Wei Luan and said hypocritically, “Jiang Yun, stop it. Lin Yi isn’t that kind of person.”