It's only been a few days since we last saw each other, hasn't it?
And he's already forgotten about me?
Wasn't it just a few days ago that he was asking me for Julia Yu's phone number?
Unbelievable. So annoying!
Julia Yu hadn't expected Sean Young to forget Lisa Li either. She smiled slightly and said, "She's Lisa Li."
Sean Young was stunned.
Lisa Li? She looks like this?
She's barely in her twenties, so why is she dressed so old-fashioned?
That 'auntie' lipstick is just too much.
She doesn't have the presence to pull off such a bold color, does she?
On the other hand, because Julia Yu was on vacation, she didn't have her usual workplace edge. A touch of natural tea-colored lipstick made her look healthy and gentle, making people forget her real age and see her as a young girl in the prime of youth.
The two of them sitting together looked completely mismatched.
Julia Yu looked full of youthful energy, while Lisa Li seemed old beyond her years.
Sean Young scratched his ear. "So you're Miss Lisa Li? It's been a while! What have you been up to lately? Last time I asked about your hobbies, you didn't say anything, so I didn't want to bother you again. After all, you don't like cars, don't drink, and don't sing with us."
Lisa Li hadn't even had a chance to ask Sean Young why he hadn't looked for her. Before she could say anything, Sean had already shut her down completely.
Julia Yu said calmly, "Having a hobby is a good thing. It keeps you from getting bored in your free time."
"So what's your hobby, Julia Yu?" Sean Young couldn't help but ask.
"I have a lot of hobbies, but they're not really fixed. For example, a few years ago I liked rock climbing, boating, and rafting. Now I'm more into tea art, flower arranging, and cooking," Julia Yu replied. "I played pretty hard in the past, but for the last couple of years, I've just wanted to take it easy."
Sean Young kept all that in mind and said, "Tea art is way too high-end for me; I don't know anything about it. But I can introduce you to some famous local tea artists. Flower arranging is too artsy, but I can show you the best gardens in the suburbs—the flowers there are amazing, all new breeds, you'll love them for arranging. As for cooking, I can't cook, but I can definitely join you in eating our way through Newport City. Don't worry, I've got plenty of spending money. My dad bought me a big fund when I was in school, so I get millions in dividends every year, plus I earn my own money. I can afford to treat you to every restaurant in Newport City."
Seeing Sean Young explain so seriously, Julia Yu suddenly didn't know what to say.
Sean Young thought Julia Yu didn’t believe him, so he immediately pulled out his phone, opened his investment app, and handed it to Julia Yu. He said, “Look, these are some of the investments I’ve made over the past few years. The person who introduced them is an old neighbor of my family, so the products are all really good. Just this month, I made hundreds of thousands in interest! They keep an eye on the rates for me—if there’s any sign of a drop, they let me know so I can sell and cut my losses.”
I may not be book-smart, but I know my food. I really do know a lot of great places to eat. Most folks don’t even know about them—only true foodies do. I’ve got a friend with a super picky palate; he spends most of his money on food, flying all over the world just for a bite. So, if you want to try something, just tell me—I’ll take you.
Julia Yu smiled politely. "Alright, I’ll reach out when the time comes."
Sean Young instantly lit up. "Don’t forget!"
"...Okay." Julia Yu smiled.
Lisa Li watched Sean Young fawn over Julia Yu, and the jealousy bubbling inside her nearly drowned her.
Why?!
Julia Yu is a thirty-year-old woman—how is she more popular than me?
Is Sean Young blind or what?
Just then, Mark Ma came over with the fire, expertly added charcoal to the grill, and respectfully introduced himself to Julia Yu: “I’m using smokeless coal here. It costs more, but it’s safe for your health, Chief Assistant Yu. Don’t worry—hygiene is our top priority. I promise our guests will want to come back again and again.”
Julia Yu nodded. "Mark Ma, that’s a smart move."
Lisa Li felt even more jealous.
Why does Mark Ma want to please Julia Yu too?
Didn’t anyone notice there’s a younger, prettier woman right here?
Soon enough, the barbecue was served.
Sean Young was busy grilling for Julia Yu, barely eating himself—he made sure Julia Yu was taken care of first.
Lisa Li was left out.
If she didn’t cook for herself, she’d probably go hungry tonight!
Sean Young only gave Lisa Li a skewer when Julia Yu didn’t want it or couldn’t finish.
As long as Julia Yu could still eat, Lisa Li didn’t get anything.