Berry Muffins

Chapter 15 Accident

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Seeing that it was almost time to get off work, there were only a few small cakes and buns left in the counter, and they were all unpopular ones. I didn't expect that the person who opened the store was actually an acquaintance.

Or an acquaintance that Tao Lan didn't want to see.

A small group of people poured in at the door. There were men and women talking and laughing. They all looked young.

Tao Lan's business smile hung on his face, until he saw Roger's face, he became a little stiff, and his jaw line tightened slightly.He lowered his head quickly, somewhat unhelpfully but still hoping that Roger hadn't seen him.

A group of people found a seat in the store and sat down, only two people came to order.When that unfriendly gaze stared at him, Tao Lan knew that Roger had discovered him a long time ago, but he was still trying to ignore it and keep calm.

Tao Lan skillfully prepared the fruit tea without making any mistakes.

Roger and his group did not leave after getting the cake and milk tea, but chatted and ate in the store.That annoying line of sight has always been glued to Tao Lan's body.

It was approaching the end of get off work, and everyone had already started to tidy up the things in the store, and there were no customers at this time.

Tao Lan was about to deal with the remaining unsold European bags at the counter, when Roger suddenly shouted loudly.

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"Hey, did you make the milk tea?" A tall boy wearing a black mask walked towards Tao Lan while talking, holding an opened orange juice in his hand.

Tao Lan happened to be standing outside the counter handling the bread at this time, he was a little taken aback when he heard the words, and after he answered in a low voice, the boy had already walked to his side.

"Yes... May I ask what's the problem?" Tao Lan raised his face slightly and asked in a daze.

The boy was wearing a mask so he couldn't see the expression on his face clearly, but his sharp eyes seemed unfriendly, and his tone was a bit domineering and fierce.

"Who asked you to make the sugar-free version of the seven-point sweet that I want? How can I drink it if it's so sour?"

Tao Lan slowly opened his eyes, because this orange juice drink has lemon juice added, so customers usually choose sweeter ones when ordering.When the girl came to order just now, she clearly stated that she wanted sugar-free, so Tao Lan specifically confirmed it.

"But I just confirmed that it's sugar-free..." Tao Lan defended in a low voice, he was indeed a little scared by the person in front of him.

"You mean that I'm wronging you?" The boy's voice suddenly became louder and more frightening.

Tao Lan couldn't help but took a half step back cautiously, grabbing the green apron around her waist with her slightly drooping fingertips.

Everyone at Luo Jie's table looked at this direction as if they were watching a good show, and the girl who ordered just now just buried her head in eating the cake and didn't intend to testify for Tao Lan.

The principle of the cake shop is never to argue with customers. In the end, Tao Lan decided to make another cup of seven-point sweet for him, and the money will be deducted from his own settlement. One thing more is worse than one thing less.

"No..." Tao Lan pursed his lips and looked into the boy's eyes, "Then let me help you make another cup that is seven-point sweet."

After he finished speaking, he wanted to walk in from the counter, but he didn't expect that someone pinched his shoulders and pushed him hard when he walked halfway.

Tao Lan lost his balance and fell to the ground. He seemed to have twisted his foot when he fell, but before he could react, the glass of orange juice in the customer's hand had already splashed on his face and body.

The exclamation of the clerk and the laughter of the people at Roger's table subtly overlapped, but Tao Lan's ears were subtly deaf for a moment.

When he was working part-time, he always wore hearing aids, but when this man poured orange juice, he also splashed it on his ears.The hearing aid struggled weakly for a while and then stopped working.

Colleagues hurriedly helped Tao Lan who had fallen down. He didn't speak, but took off the broken hearing aid with a pale face.

The group of people went out one after another as if nothing happened after the incident, but Luo Jie pretended to take a tissue and came over to try to wipe Tao Lan's face.

Tao Lan's retreat became more and more obvious, and there was a little panic in her beautiful eyes.

Roger just shrugged his shoulders indifferently, threw the tissue on the ground, and cursed Tao Lan silently.

That's the mouth of a bitch.

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The clerk's sister locked the glass door and mopped up the messy floor. Tao Lan stood listlessly in front of the sink and washed her hands.He had already taken off the uniform and apron that had been stained with orange juice, and was going to take them back to wash them at night.

The sticky feeling after the orange juice dries and the faint sweetness are quite uncomfortable.

The ankle is still aching and it's all frustrating.

Seeing him looking like a wounded little animal, the clerk's sister also came over and handed him a pack of wet wipes, and patted Tao Lan's head by the way.

"Are you hurting your foot? Then you have to catch the subway back later?"

Tao Lan nodded, gratefully took her wet towel and wiped his face, and replied softly: "Fortunately, it doesn't hurt very much, I can go back by myself."

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Tao Lan took a plastic bag and packed all the dirty clothes. Fortunately, the subway was finally less crowded at this time, at least there was a seat.

When Tao Lan opened the door of the house and found that it was pitch black inside, could it be that Lu Yuqing hadn't come back at this point?

Tao Lan turned on his phone only to find that Lu Yu had replied to him early in the morning, saying that he would not be coming back tonight because of something else.

Fortunately, at least he couldn't see himself in such a mess.

After taking a shower and washing his clothes, the sweet and greasy orange scent on Tao Lan's body finally dissipated. It is estimated that he will not want to drink orange juice for a long time.

Beans, the king of big stomachs, did not know how many meals he ate secretly. After changing the automatic feeder, the smart kitten learned to steal.A lot of fat is visible to the naked eye.

The smell of safflower oil and Yunnan Baiyao on the ankle is really pungent, and the beans that always like to stick to him have never come to meow.

Tao Lan still kissed the kitten's head affectionately, and said softly: "Good night."

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Han Xu still knew what happened that night, so he kindly gave Tao Lan two days off, but his swollen ankle was indeed not suitable for going to work.

It was rare for Tao Lan to sleep back into the cage, curling himself into a cocoon under the quilt, looking very insecure.

Thick blackout curtains covered the midsummer sun, and the air conditioner was set at a comfortable 26 degrees. Tao Lan heard the sound of the door being pushed open while he was half asleep and half awake.

He woke up completely when Lu Yuqing's hand was placed on his forehead.

Boys have a very good smell, a little bit of orange blossom, and it's like the aroma of shower gel.

Tao Lan subconsciously reached out and grabbed the hand covering her forehead.

Lu Yuqing smiled at him and asked softly, "Are you awake?"

Tao Lan hummed lazily, and made a sound of milk just waking up.

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The sky was bright, Lu Yuqing was sitting by the bed, and the faint light illuminated the bedroom.

The boy's beautiful long eyelashes drooped slightly, and after restraining the gentle smile on his face, his expression looked a little indifferent and serious.

"Brother Han told me what happened last night." Lu Yuqing reached out and rubbed Tao Lan's black and soft hair, "Do you know the person who caused the trouble?"

Tao Lan slowly got out of the rolled-up quilt, his hair was messy, and the old T-shirt he used as pajamas was also crumpled.

He shook his head in a daze: "I don't know the person who poured my drink, he should be my cousin's friend..."

Lu Yuqing pinched his face and asked, "Your cousin?"

"He's a rotten person." Tao Lan pursed his lower lip, a little sullen, "I don't want to mention him."

"Okay, don't mention it." Lu Yuqing lowered his eyes.He'll find out anyway.

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After Tao Lan was not so confused, he looked at the clothes Lu Yuqing was wearing with some doubts, and always felt that he didn't change his clothes.

"Did you go out to play last night?" Tao Lan still couldn't help asking.

Lu Yuqing smiled, nodded slightly, and said: "I got together with my old friends, and I got a little late to drink, so I just found a place to rest for the night."

Tao Lan gave a soft oh, and looked at Lu Yuqing suspiciously, as if doubting his drinking capacity.

Then he was pinched hard on the cheek flesh.

"Didn't Lao Han give you two days off, take a good rest, don't work too hard, little money fan."

Tao Lan opened his eyes and stared at him. The tuition of S University is not expensive. The money he earned from part-time jobs, plus the money left to him by his mother and grandma, is almost enough to pay for the tuition.

It's just that the accommodation fee of S University is 1200 a year. He is hesitating whether to live on campus, but it is troublesome to live here in Lu Yuqing all the time.

And Lu Yuqing refused to accept his rent.

"I'm thinking about whether I want to live in college..." Tao Lan lowered her eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "If you want to live in a dormitory, you need to make more money."

"Isn't it good to live here?" Lu Yuqing asked suspiciously, "It's also very close to the school. If you want to sleep late, you can also buy a bicycle to travel."

Tao Lan hurriedly waved his hands: "There is nothing wrong here..."

After a while, he replied lazily: "It's because you're so kind, and you haven't charged my rent all the time, which makes me feel so guilty, and I feel like you've been taking advantage of you."

The clothes Lu Yuqing was wearing were a bit mature, so when he smiled lowly, he was less youthful, and instead had a little manly tenderness.

"I'm your brother, so naturally I should take care of you."

Tao Lan bit her lower lip, her beautiful almond-shaped eyes were filled with moisture.

Yes, he has always regarded me as a younger brother...

The little idiot's liking has always been sneaky, because of low self-esteem and fear of rejection, he doesn't even have the courage to speak up.

So what about the younger brother, at least a better relationship than ordinary friends, even if there is no blood relationship.

"Then... I will let you take advantage of me when I have money in the future." Tao Lan said sincerely and seriously.

Lu Yuqing laughed louder, raised her eyebrows slightly and said, "Okay."