Lowborn?

"That's true."

Xiao Wu blinked her big eyes. After glancing at Ye Xinyu, she tilted her head slightly and asked with a face full of confusion.

"By the way, what made you want to come here?"

After all, she had come here purely because it was remote. In the entire city, it was hard enough to find even a Soul King, let alone a Titled Douluo. It was safe to cultivate here.

But what normal genius would come to such a backwater? There were no cultivation resources to speak of—what was the point?

Naturally, Ye Xinyu had no idea what Xiao Wu was thinking. She gave a light shrug, her expression somewhat helpless.

"Maybe my mom thought I was a burden, so she dumped me here."

"Ahem, stop chatting. If you keep talking, the cafeteria will run out of food."

"Why didn't you say so earlier?" Xiao Wu's expression stiffened. She immediately grabbed Ye Xinyu's hand and hurried outside.

By the time the group rushed to the cafeteria, long lines had already formed at the serving windows. The densely packed crowd gave Ye Xinyu a headache.

"Come on, there are fewer people over here. Let's line up here!" Wang Sheng waved and shouted.

Ye Xinyu looked at the line Wang Sheng was pointing at. There were indeed fewer people, but not by much. They probably would not get their food for another ten or twenty minutes. The first-floor hall was packed, people squeezing past one another amid an endless din, while the air was filled with the mingled smells of all kinds of food.

Then she looked at the sparsely populated second floor and could not help saying,

"How long are we supposed to stand in line? Why don't we eat on the second floor instead?"

"Well, if it isn't Wang Sheng. You poor trash want to eat on the second floor too?"

A shrill voice rang out. Looking up, they saw a group of upperclassmen swaggering past. At their head was a tall boy in an ornate school uniform, his face arrogant and his eyes full of disdain.

As they spoke, the upperclassmen noticed Ye Xinyu and Xiao Wu as well. The boy leading them first looked delighted, then a flicker of disappointment crossed his eyes.

"Another little girl. What a shame—she's another lowborn Work-Study Student." He curled his lip, his tone brimming with contempt.

With that, he shook his head and led the group toward the second floor.

Though Ye Xinyu felt uncomfortable, she remembered her mother's earlier warning. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself, silently repeating, Don't get angry. Don't get angry.

But Xiao Wu, standing beside her, was furious. Her little face flushed red as she immediately wanted to rush over and argue. Wang Sheng reacted quickly and grabbed her.

"My Sister Xiao Wu, don't be impulsive. Once Tang San comes back, we can settle the score with them. Right now, the few of us aren't their match."

Xiao Wu said angrily,

"I can't stand it! That bastard calls me lowborn every time he sees me. This is already the third time!"

Wang Sheng wore a bitter expression as he said helplessly,

"They're born nobles. That's just how they treat commoners like us, Sister Xiao Wu. You'll get used to it."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze toward Ye Xinyu.

"Look, she probably comes from a good background too, and she didn't take it to heart. Sister Xiao Wu, learn from her."

Ye Xinyu nodded as well, her expression calm.

"When you're away from home, don't make trouble for yourself. If you can endure it, then endure it."

Wang Sheng hurriedly echoed her.

"Sister Xiao Wu, see? That's the bigger picture. We put up with it for now. Once Tang San comes back after getting his soul ring, then we'll have a chance of winning." As he spoke, Wang Sheng kept shooting Xiao Wu meaningful looks.

"Bigger picture my ass! No, I want to kill him right now!"

Seeing how hot-tempered Xiao Wu was, Ye Xinyu could not help feeling surprised. Logically speaking, Xiao Wu had already lived for a hundred thousand years. Why was she still so impulsive? Wouldn't it be better to endure for a moment and peacefully make it to adulthood?

"Enough, stop making a fuss. Let's eat." Ye Xinyu shook her head helplessly. With that, she walked up the stairs without hesitation, heading straight for the second floor. She had taken a general look at the food on the first floor already. It was basically all lacking in nutrition. Then again, at one Copper Soul Coin per meal, how good could it be?

Xiao Wu had just been about to say something else when she saw Ye Xinyu heading straight for the stairs and froze.

"Wait, you're going to the second floor?"

Hearing that, Ye Xinyu turned around and smiled.

"There are too many people on the first floor. Let's go to the second floor instead."

Xiao Wu felt somewhat embarrassed. Scratching her head, she said,

"But the food on the second floor is really expensive..." Her voice grew softer and softer.

Ye Xinyu shook her head slightly and said without concern,

"It's fine. I'll treat you this time." Her tone was relaxed.

"Really?" Xiao Wu's eyes immediately lit up, her face full of excitement.

After thinking for a moment, Ye Xinyu turned to Wang Sheng.

"Want to come too?"

What people feared was not having little, but having less than others. The three of them had come together, and if she only invited Xiao Wu, Wang Sheng might hold a grudge. Besides, this was a cafeteria, not a restaurant. No matter how expensive the second floor was, it should not cost that much.

Although delight flashed across Wang Sheng's face, he still shook his head.

"No, you two go ahead. I'll stay on the first floor."

What a joke. It was fine if he had never eaten the food on the second floor, but if he ate it a few times, how would he ever be able to stomach the first-floor meals again?

Ye Xinyu and Xiao Wu went up to the second floor. The environment there was clearly much better than on the first. The floor was covered in soft red carpeting, and footsteps were almost silent upon it. The windows were bright and clear, allowing sunlight to pour in unobstructed and lending the whole space a warmth and brightness.

The dining tables were not long tables that could seat dozens of people, but delicate square tables for four. Each table even had a bouquet of fresh flowers that gave off a faint fragrance, adding an air of elegance.

Xiao Wu stared excitedly at the menu on the table, her eyes sparkling.

"Boss, this, this—I want all of it."

Ye Xinyu could not help staring.

"Don't you like carrots?" The moment the words left her mouth, Ye Xinyu regretted them. She realized she had said the wrong thing. Xiao Wu had never told her that she liked carrots.

But Xiao Wu did not think much of it and simply said,

"If there's meat to eat, why would I eat carrots? Isn't meat tastier than carrots?" As she spoke, Xiao Wu swallowed.

Ye Xinyu was left speechless and smiled helplessly.

"Xiao Wu, can you even finish ordering this much?"

Xiao Wu pouted.

"It's not often that I get to have a good meal. Of course I have to eat more. Who knows when I'll get another chance?"

Ye Xinyu could not help asking,

"Xiao Wu, the prices on the second floor seem manageable to me. They're a little expensive, but with your allowance, it shouldn't be a problem to eat here once in a while, right?"

"Allowance? What allowance?" Xiao Wu blinked curiously.

At that moment, that group of students from earlier actually walked over. When they saw the two girls, they froze.

"Huh? Why are two lowborn here too?"