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Chapter 391 Zhang Yimei's Boyfriend

Yunya nodded in agreement. Over the next few hours, customers came into the shop one after another, and under Zhang Yimei's guidance, Yunya successfully completed several transactions.

At the end of the day's work, Yunya was a little tired, but thinking about her performance and good salary, she was full of anticipation.

Their commissions are split equally, so they don't have to compete for orders. Otherwise, they wouldn't be so harmonious.

Zhang Yimei's boyfriend arrived at 5:30 pm. He works as a mail carrier at the post office, and the two hit it off because they saw each other often.

This was a tall, thin man whose physique resembled a bamboo pole—thin and elongated, lacking any masculinity and giving the impression of malnutrition.

Zhang Yimei, however, was very strong, standing at 1.6 meters tall and weighing around 150 kilograms. His skin was dark yellow, making him look like a strongman.

As the two were talking, Yunya came over, and Zhang Mei introduced her boyfriend to Yunya.

Yunya called out, "Brother."

Ding Wei nodded and smiled at Yun Ya, then looked at Zhang Yimei. Their eyes instantly locked, their expressions so sweet they were practically drooling.

Yunya blushed as she watched the two of them showing affection, feeling embarrassed. She quickly looked away and sat down by the door to watch the passersby.

Zhang Yimei then pulled Ding Wei into the deepest part of the shop, where it was somewhat dark due to the depth of the room.

As evening fell, it was nearly impossible to see anyone inside without careful observation. Meanwhile, the two were embracing and kissing at the innermost part of the house.

Yun Ya kept looking out at the passersby, not daring to turn around and look at them. She was afraid of seeing something she shouldn't, which would make everyone feel awkward.

The two people inside didn't pay attention to any of this. They were in the throes of new love, and their passion was so intense that they wanted to make love right there and then.

No customers came during that time, and it wasn't until it was time to leave work that the two of them came out with red lips.

Zhang Yimei directed Ding Wei to lock the door, while Yun Ya, carrying the small handbag given to her by her aunt, pushed her bicycle and said goodbye to the two of them.

Finally off work, Yunya slung her bicycle over her shoulder and pedaled furiously. Looking at the shops along the street, almost all of them were closed, and Yunya sighed inwardly at how hard people worked.

On the other side, Zhang Yimei and Ding Wei rode their electric bicycles back to Ding Wei's house, chatting and laughing.

Upon returning, Ding's mother greeted Zhang Yimei warmly, inquired about her well-being, and then served her the meal.

Ding Wei's family wasn't wealthy, but the warm hospitality they showed Zhang Yimei made her feel at home and consider her a part of the family.

After finishing their meal and washing up, the two went back to their bedroom. Ding's mother also went to her own room, turned off the lights, and went to sleep.

After dating for a month, Zhang Meiyi went to live with Ding Wei at his home. Ding's mother was naturally delighted, eagerly awaiting the arrival of her grandson.

Zhang Yimei has two sisters. Her parents always hoped for a son and spoiled their daughters, so they didn't care whether they came home or not.

Zhang Yimei is the second oldest child in her family. Her older sister, Zhang Guizhen, had a relationship when she was in school and got married as soon as she graduated.

Her younger sister, Zhang Ziying, is still in junior high school and is also focused on dating. She spends weekends hanging out at her male classmates' houses, while her parents completely ignore her.

The parents' indulgence led to all three daughters running off with other men at a very young age.

Zhang Yimei always knew that her parents disliked them because they were girls, so she never took them to heart, let alone paid attention to what they had said.

Yunya returned home, travel-worn, to find her family had already finished eating. She took the leftovers to reheat the dishes.

After heating it up, I ate only half a meal and went back to my room to sleep. The next day, I was full of energy to face my work.

Working in a bookstore makes it very convenient for Yunya to read. Without realizing it, she has quietly changed and can now speak eloquently at times.

She had a sudden inspiration, wrote a few poems, found the mailing address, and sent them over.

But there was no reply, and she disappeared without a trace. She knew it must have failed the review; she was just a student who hadn't finished the second year of junior high school, how could she have that level of skill, let alone dream of getting it published?

Yunya didn't pay any more attention to this matter. She continued to go to work every day and read magazines in her spare time.

Time flew by, and it was already the end of the year. Zhang Yimei and Ding Wei got engaged. She even left two bags of wedding candy in the store, handing them out to neighbors and familiar customers.

While everyone offered their blessings, they didn't approve of the boyfriend she had chosen.

They all agreed that Ding Wei's family was poor, his job was temporary, and there was nothing to look forward to in the future.

But so what? As long as they are both full of hope for the future, they deserve our blessings.

Yun Ya, while eating wedding candy, naturally congratulated the couple, and Zhang Meiyi, receiving the blessings, beamed with a happy smile.

The Lunar New Year holiday was approaching, and the boss's twin brother came to help deliver the New Year's goods. Yunya received the goods and happily carried them home.

Zhang Yimei carried her New Year's goods as a bonus, and Ding Wei came to pick her up after get off work. The two chatted and laughed sweetly as they walked away.

This time, she went back to Zhang Yimei's home. She left the New Year's goods at her parents' home and then went back to Ding Wei's home with him.

Zhang's mother watched her daughter come back, put down her things, and leave again, but she didn't stop her. Anyway, they were already engaged, so it didn't matter whose house they spent the New Year at.

The holiday lasted for several days, and the business didn't reopen until the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. Yunya was happy for a long time.

The family's breakfast stall is also closed for the holiday, so Yunya is finally taking a complete break.

Staying at home was boring, and there weren't any TV dramas she liked to watch. Yunya wasn't home during the day; she would go to her second aunt's house to chat with her sister-in-law Zhang Haiyan, Xia Mili, and Zhang Haiying.

At this time, Zhang Haiying found a job helping out at a clothing store in the urban village. She had been working there for over a year and had become incredibly eloquent.

In front of her, Yun Ya could only listen and couldn't get a word in edgewise.

My sister-in-law, Zhang Haiyan, has always been a sharp-tongued person, but now she can only chime in with a word or two; the rest of the time everyone listens to Zhang Haiying speak.

Zhang Haiying and her colleagues run a shop in a prime location, and they don't even close for the Chinese New Year; they still work every day.

However, there are morning and afternoon shifts. She works the morning shift, and after get off work she comes to visit Zhang Haiyan.

Everyone likes to gather at Zhang Haiyan's house because she is the only one who is often home, and anyone can find her.

Zhang Haiyan has a very flexible work schedule: she doesn't work when it's cold, she doesn't work when it's hot, and she doesn't work when she's in a bad mood.

February to May and August to October are the months when Zhang Haiyan looks for work; the rest of the time she stays at home unemployed.

The other three girls envied her lifestyle, which was free and unrestrained.

She got used to this lifestyle, doing what she wanted and quitting when she didn't, since her parents spoiled her and didn't ask her to hand over her salary.