"Wait!"
Ye Fan chased after her and stuffed another fifty yuan in Fan Xi's hand. "Take this money and buy anything you like. I know you make money alone, but what if you don't have enough after you buy your necessities? Just take it as a backup. Whether to spend it or not, the decision is yours."
Fan Xi originally wanted to refuse. But saw that he had a sincere look she graciously accepted it. "Thank you!"
The military base was in the suburbs, near the city center. So it took about 10 minutes to get to the bus stop.
In this era, buses were still trams. The fare was incredibly cheap. We only had to pay ten cents to go to any stop.
Fan Xi kept the spare change from Liu Su's payment to facilitate the exchange. The bus had become increasingly crowded when she boarded, but there was still room for her.
The bus swayed, and the other passengers on the bus were drowsy. Only the bumpy bus made Fan Xi dizzy.
Fan Xi complained in her mind. As expected, being a modern person was the most comfortable.
After a hard time getting to her destination, Fan Xi felt dizzy and almost threw up as soon as she got off the bus. Thought that back in the day, she had not gotten motion sickness.
After leaning against a tree to catch her breath, Fan Xi finally began to take in the city.
She could only see the 1980s in old photos of the past, but it was quite different to experience it personally.
Fan Xi checked her purchase list and followed the signboards to decide what store she should enter. She spent much time but only bought three things on the list.
"Boss, can you tell me where these things are sold?"
After walking through two or three stores, Fan Xi realized she couldn't just bump around like a fly on the street. It would waste time, so she asked the owner who sold Vaseline.
The boss was a middle-aged man with a beard and kind eyes. She asked for directions because she thought the boss looked kind and would help her.
"Is this your first visit, ma'am? Leave my store, turn left, and get on another street. There is a supermarket with everything." as Fan Xi held the list, the boss looked up. He pointed casually and smiled.
Fan Xi was taken aback and almost swore out loud, "You're the one who is old. Your whole family is old people! Do I look like a grandma to you? I am only in my twenties!"
The boss was amiable. After he gave her directions, he said, "If you don't know the way, I can have my colleague take you there."
Fan Xi's mouth twitched. Faced such a kind boss, she controlled her urge to scold and reject him. "There is no need, boss. I do not disturb you. I wish you a prosperous business!"
Fan Xi turned her head and left the store. She headed toward the boss's point and found the rest of the needed items.
"Pearl powder, Vaseline, and edible colorants are ready. I need to go home and make the cosmetics. I am starting my journey to earn money!" Fan Xi felt excited to think about it.
Fan Xi prepared to go to the bus station according to her remembered route. Along the way, she calculated the expenses against the list. Suddenly, she stopped, "These things cost me eighty-five yuan!"
She exclaimed in shock, then held her chest and showed a pained expression. "The 106 yuan I earn all go in a flash. Money does indeed flow like water. I need to earn more money quickly."
Passersby stared at her strangely as she walked down the street. Some whispered to themselves, wondering if she needed help. Fan Xi stood up straight and walked with determination the next second. She seemed optimistic.
"This person is crazy, right?"
"Who knows? Let's go, let's go."
Fan Xi looked back at the two of them in surprise. She was baffled, but she quickly walked forward happily.
After walking for a few steps, Fan Xi saw a large group of students dressed in school uniforms rushing toward her. She looked up and saw the signboard of "Yan Jing University".
"I am actually walking this far."
Fan Xi muttered. She remembered that Ye Wan went to this university.
Fan Xi started to hesitate again. Should she go in and see Ye Wan? She could have told Ye Fan how Ye Wan was when she returned, but Ye Wan had always been close to Liu Yun. Since Fan Xi had stolen Ye Fan from Liu Yun, Ye Wan must have hated her inside.