Why Won’t the Heroine Break Up With Me? [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 6

Perhaps it was due to the change of location, but Yun Li didn’t sleep very soundly. In her drowsy state, she faintly heard Tang Congyue calling her name. Her long, thick, and curly eyelashes fluttered slightly before she opened her dazed, peach-blossom eyes.

“Congyue?” Yun Li murmured Tang Congyue’s name, her expression still somewhat disoriented.

“Awake?”

Yun Li had been sleeping with her head resting on Tang Congyue’s lap. At that moment, Tang Congyue raised her hand, gently brushing aside the stray strands of hair stuck to Yun Li’s cheek and tucking them behind her ear. The back of her hand lightly grazed Yun Li’s soft, tender cheek.

Hearing Tang Congyue’s question, Yun Li merely hummed softly in response, then rubbed her eyes. But before she could continue for long, Tang Congyue grabbed her hand, stopping her from rubbing further.

“Congyue?”

“Don’t rub your eyes, it’ll make them uncomfortable.”

Hearing this, Yun Li had no choice but to obediently comply. She then sat up, picked up the windbreaker that had been covering her, and draped it over her shoulders.

“Were you the one calling me just now?”

“Mm.”

“What’s the matter?” Yun Li asked as she combed through her brown curls with her fingers.

“The cafeteria is about to serve food.”

Yun Li was still in a daze. It took her several seconds to process what “the cafeteria is about to serve food” meant.

“What are they serving?”

“I don’t know.” Tang Congyue glanced toward Zhu Yaqin, who was standing not far away with the survivors who had escaped from the library. They seemed to be planning to go up to the second floor. “We’ll find out when we go take a look.”

“Okay.” Yun Li nodded. The two of them first went to the restroom to wash their faces before heading up to the second floor.

By then, a long line had already formed on the second floor. Yun Li pulled Tang Congyue along and joined the very end of the queue.

“I wonder what there is to eat.” Yun Li had only muttered this casually, but the girl in front of her overheard and actually turned around to strike up a conversation.

“Are you two new to the cafeteria?”

“Yes.”

“You’re really brave.” As she said this, the girl gave Yun Li and Tang Congyue a thumbs-up. Then she added, “The cafeteria is serving rice balls today. The vegetables and other perishable foods are already gone. The rice balls only have a little bit of shredded meat inside.”

Upon hearing that the cafeteria was serving rice balls, Yun Li’s eyes lit up. Even though she knew she shouldn’t ask, she couldn’t help herself: “Are they good?”

The girl didn’t answer, only offering a complicated expression that spoke volumes.

Seeing this, Yun Li immediately understood and could only sigh.

Oh well. At a time like this, having something to eat is already a blessing. There’s no point fussing over whether it tastes good or not.

“Alright, I get it.”

The girl, seeing that Yun Li understood, said nothing more and turned back around to continue waiting in line.

Just then, Tang Congyue leaned close to Yun Li’s back. She had overheard the conversation between Yun Li and the girl. Lowering her voice, though not without a hint of tenderness, she asked, “I still have a few packs of instant noodles in my bag. Should I cook some for you later?”

Yun Li was taken aback for a moment, then quickly glanced ahead. Seeing that the girl in front of them hadn’t heard Tang Congyue’s words, she breathed a sigh of relief. After giving it some serious thought, she shook her head.

“Forget it. We don’t know the exact situation in the cafeteria yet, so it’s better not to draw too much attention.”

Tang Congyue understood Yun Li’s meaning. She curved her lips into a smile and reached out to ruffle Yun Li’s hair.

“Got it.”

“Mhm, mhm.”

They had been queuing for nearly five minutes and were almost at the front when some commotion arose behind them.

Yun Li couldn’t help but glance back and saw Zhao Jinhe approaching with a bowl. Assuming he was there to get a rice ball, she turned around and waited patiently. However, within less than a minute, Zhao Jinhe had made his way to her side.

“Yun Li.”

Hearing an unfamiliar voice call her name, Yun Li froze for a moment before turning to see Zhao Jinhe standing nearby.

Yun Li: “???”

How did this man know her name?

Seeing Yun Li staring blankly at him, Zhao Jinhe flashed what he considered a charming smile and extended the bowl in his hand toward her.

Yun Li instinctively lowered her gaze and saw pieces of cooked meat inside.

“What… is this for?” Yun Li looked up, puzzled.

Zhao Jinhe, captivated by Yun Li’s dazed yet beautiful peach-blossom eyes, straightened his posture. “This is monster meat. I brought it especially for you.”

Yun Li: “…”

Monster meat…

Images of the wolf-like creatures covered in black tumors flashed through Yun Li’s mind…

Emmm.

She had completely lost her appetite. What was she supposed to do?

Without a second thought, Yun Li shook her head and declined Zhao Jinhe’s offer. “Ah, this… you should eat it yourself.”

She truly had no fortune to enjoy such a delicacy.

Rejected, Zhao Jinhe frowned. Noticing the disdain in Yun Li’s eyes, he seemed to understand and quickly explained, “Yun Li, don’t be fooled by how ugly the monsters look, their flesh is actually delicious! Try it, and you’ll see what I mean.”

Yun Li continued to wave her hand. “No, no, you should eat it yourself.”

Zhao Jinhe opened his mouth to say more but was interrupted by a cool, detached voice.

“A-Li, it’s your turn to get a rice ball.”

Reminded by Tang Congyue, Yun Li snapped back to reality. She first said to Zhao Jinhe, “Thank you for your kindness, but I really don’t want to eat monster meat,” then stepped forward to collect her rice ball.

At that moment, Tang Congyue walked past Zhao Jinhe. Her expression was cold and indifferent, but in Zhao Jinhe’s eyes, she seemed utterly detestable.

This woman had interrupted him again!

His gaze turned fierce. Seeing that Yun Li would rather eat bland rice balls than accept his offer, he grew angry and decided not to stay on the second floor any longer. Clutching the bowl, he hurried away.

As he descended the stairs, the man who stood no taller than 170 cm hurried over to greet him. He seemed about to speak but fell silent upon seeing the untouched bowl in Zhao Jinhe’s hands.

Zhao Jinhe shot him a glance and shoved the bowl into the man’s arms.

“Brother Zhao…”

“She doesn’t know what’s good for her, refusing to eat monster meat!”

The man understood. He recalled how they too had been reluctant to eat monster meat at first, after all, the creatures were not only hideous but also cannibalistic. It wasn’t until one desperately hungry man disregarded these concerns and took the initiative to try it that they realized the benefits of monster meat.

Thinking of this, the man’s eyes shifted slyly. He first offered an ingratiating smile before saying, “Well, she is a woman, after all. It’s only natural she wouldn’t want to eat monster meat. Brother Zhao, don’t you still have some bread, candy, and chocolate? If you give her those, she might just accept.”

These words lit up Zhao Jinhe’s eyes. He couldn’t help but chuckle and patted the man’s shoulder. “You’re a clever one!”

“Not at all, how could I ever be cleverer than you, Brother Zhao?”

Flattered and in high spirits, Zhao Jinhe patted the man’s shoulder again. “Alright, enough with the flattery. You can have the monster meat in this bowl!”

“Thank you, Brother Zhao!”

…

Yun Li had no idea that Zhao Jinhe was discussing her with someone else. Holding the rice ball she had just received, she examined it carefully.

The rice ball was about the size of an adult’s fist and looked utterly unremarkable.

She stared at it for a while before finally taking a small bite.

Hmm…

As expected, it didn’t taste good.

A clear look of distaste appeared in Yun Li’s eyes. She glanced up at Tang Congyue, who was eating her rice ball bite by bite without the slightest sign of complaint. Mentally, Yun Li gave Tang Congyue a thumbs-up. Then, suppressing her own distaste, she slowly continued to eat.