Back to the 1970s: Building My Fortune Through Time Trading-Chapter 149: Qin Shuang Gets Burned

Zhang Dongmei originally thought that with Wang Lili gone, she could strive for the position at the food counter. Unexpectedly, a parachuted new hire came in, making her feel somewhat depressed, even more so than not getting back at Su Xiaoxiao earlier.

She couldn’t help but mutter softly, "Isn’t this just a nepotism case? What’s there to be so smug about."

Someone nearby chimed in, "Isn’t it? She didn’t even have to participate in any evaluation and went directly to the most popular food counter. She must be some rich family’s princess coming down to garner experience."

Amid the discussions, Xu Cuilan cleared her throat lightly and spoke up, "Alright, Comrade Qin, this is your workstation. You can start working this afternoon. If there’s anything you don’t understand, just ask Comrade Su Xiaoxiao and Comrade Zhang Yulan, these two are your seniors."

Upon hearing this, Qin Shuang gave the two a faint glance, nodded at them as a greeting.

Zhang Yulan quietly poked Su Xiaoxiao beside her, "Why does it feel like this new colleague is a bit difficult to get along with?"

"It seems okay, maybe she’s just a bit cold natured."

After saying this, Su Xiaoxiao quietly asked Zhang Yulan, "Sister Zhang, I plan to go out for lunch later, did you bring yours? Want to join me?"

Zhang Yulan hadn’t brought lunch either today, "Sure, let’s go to the state-run restaurant for some noodles."

"Alright."

With a word of agreement, the two prepared to head out.

Xu Cuilan immediately stopped them, "From now on, Comrade Qin will be with you at the food counter. You two take care of her for me."

Su Xiaoxiao looked at Qin Shuang standing expressionless behind her and had to speak up first, "Comrade Qin, we’re going to the state-run restaurant for lunch, do you want to join us?"

She thought the other would refuse, but unexpectedly Qin Shuang nodded directly and silently followed them.

The two-person outing turned into three. Su Xiaoxiao and Zhang Yulan exchanged a silent glance, suddenly feeling a bit tense, mainly because Comrade Qin appeared too aloof.

The department store wasn’t too far from the state-run restaurant, so the three walked there directly.

Along the way, it was only Su Xiaoxiao and Zhang Yulan talking, with Qin Shuang silently following behind them, occasionally chiming in briefly when Su Xiaoxiao addressed her.

Tsk, this girl feels both quiet and aloof.

Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but remark in her heart.

The trio soon arrived at the state-run restaurant, which was packed due to lunchtime.

Su Xiaoxiao shaded her eyes with her hand to look inside the restaurant. Not finding a spot after a long while, she remarked with disappointment, "Looks like we’ll have to take it back to eat. Sister Zhang, did you bring your lunch box?"

Zhang Yulan nodded, then looked at Qin Shuang, "Comrade Qin, did you bring a lunch box?"

Qin Shuang shook her head, "No."

"Then remember to pay a small deposit when you get the food and use one of the restaurant’s lunch boxes for now."

Seeing her unfamiliarity with the place, Su Xiaoxiao couldn’t resist giving her a brief explanation. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

After discussing, seeing the crowded hall filled with people, Su Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, "Let’s go, get the food."

With that, Su Xiaoxiao led the way, squeezing into the crowd with her petite and nimble frame, soon wedging her way in.

Zhang Yulan stayed close by, and the two were about to reach the food window when Su Xiaoxiao turned and realized Qin Shuang was missing.

Frantically looking around without spotting her, she quickly handed her lunch box and meal tickets to Zhang Yulan, anxious, "Sister Zhang, please secure our spot, I’ll go find Comrade Qin."

Manager Xu just entrusted the person to them, they couldn’t lose track of her.

Out of breath, she squeezed her way back, finally spotting Qin Shuang nervously standing outside the crowd, the cool expression on her face slightly cracked.

Having previously lived abroad and just returned, it was her first time seeing such a scene, leaving her at a loss.

Unsure of what to do in her nervousness, a soft, fair hand grasped hers, "Comrade Qin, why are you here? You gave me a scare; I thought I lost you."

Qin Shuang looked up in surprise, meeting Su Xiaoxiao’s bright, sparkling almond eyes.

Tiny beads of sweat dotted her fair forehead, with strands of hair messily sticking to her cheek.

"Come on, you must follow me closely now."

"Okay."

Qin Shuang obediently nodded, allowing Su Xiaoxiao to pull her into the crowd.

Her hand was soft and smooth, almost boneless, quite comfortable to hold.

Qin Shuang paused, her gaze fixed on the petite figure weaving through the crowd, a small, uncontrollable smile tugging at her lips.

Just then, a server carrying two steaming bowls of noodles squeezed past Su Xiaoxiao.

Getting jostled by someone, the server yelped and lost balance, tilting sideways uncontrollably, with one steaming bowl toppling towards Su Xiaoxiao.

Seeing the hot soup about to spill on Su Xiaoxiao’s back, Qin Shuang quickly pushed her forward, but before she could retract her hand, the steaming soup splattered over her arm.

The bowl shattered on the ground with a "crack," spilling noodles and soup everywhere.

The crowded people immediately scattered a bit, forming a circle around the three of them.

Qin Shuang hissed lightly, the clothes were not too thick, and even through the fabric, she could feel the blazing heat.

Su Xiaoxiao turned around, seeing her condition, swiftly grabbed her arm, "Quick, someone is burned, where can we find cold water?"

The server, snapping back to reality, replied, "To the kitchen, there’s cold water in the back kitchen."

Without caring about the noodles on the ground, the server hurriedly led the two into the kitchen.

"Someone’s burned, please make way, folks, please make way."

Su Xiaoxiao grabbed Qin Shuang’s other arm and quickly followed the server.

Soon, the three of them reached the kitchen. Su Xiaoxiao rolled up Qin Shuang’s sleeve, revealing the reddened skin underneath.

Turning on the faucet, she washed Qin Shuang’s arm under cold water repeatedly, then asked with concern, "Comrade Qin, how do you feel?"

Qin Shuang shook her head, "I’m fine, thank you."

Su Xiaoxiao inspected her arm more carefully, only relaxing after confirming there was no serious issue, "You scared me, if your arm got scarred because of me, I’d feel so guilty."

After speaking, she looked up to find Qin Shuang’s lips slightly curved, unable to resist saying, "Comrade Qin, you should smile more, your smile is really beautiful."

Having been praised thus, Qin Shuang’s cheeks involuntarily flushed a rosy hue, and her usually cool demeanor took on a lively expression.

At that moment, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, Sister Zhang is still there securing our spot!"

She glanced at Qin Shuang, "What do you want to eat? I’ll get it for you, just wait outside for us."

Before she finished speaking, her hand was gently grasped by a beautiful, elegant hand.