"Why can't you just look sexy in any of the clothes?!" Wei Chujiu blubbered out. Zhu Yunqing just looked like a peerless and innocent beauty in every outfit she tried on, even in the red empire top and short black skirt. That was the only outfit that Wei Chujiu even felt a little sexy vibe from when Zhu Yunqing wore it.
The only response she received from Zhu Yunqing was a bland look as she said, "This is the last one." She held up a maroon dress. But upon inspecting the dress, she asked, "Where is the rest of the dress?"
"What do you mean?" Wei Chujiu replied with a question.
"Well, it looks like it is supposed to be worn with something else!" Zhu Yunqing answered.
"Huh! Ah… ah! Very funny Qingqing. Hurry up and change! Hopefully, with this, you should look sexy," Wei Chujiu rolled her eyes as she replied. She seemed tired from trying to dress Yunqing up to look sexy. She had the right figure but didn't have the right clothes. 'We really need to go shopping,' she thought.
"If this dress doesn't work, I'll just have to rely on the makeup tomorrow. Smokey eyes should work, right?" Wei Chujiu contemplated.
A few minutes later, Zhu Yunqing came out wearing the maroon gown.
"Ahhhh! Oh gosh! This is perfect! You look gorgeous!" Wei Chujiu yelled, with excitement written all over her face as she circled Zhu Yunqing to properly see the dress on her.
Zhu Yunqing felt uncomfortable and kept on pulling at the dress.
"What are you doing?" Wei Chujiu asked after noticing her actions.
"The dress is too exposed! It is short and tight!" Zhu Yunqing complained. 'Humph! I have always worn a complete dress, this looks like I am only in my inner garments.'
Wei Chujiu just rolled her eyes at her and said, "Okay… okay… look I know you are quite conservative, but this is needed for tomorrow's show, Okay! So, just bear with it!"
"Now that we have settled on the dress, tomorrow is going to be a grand showdown!" Wei Chujiu said with a playful smile on her face.
"Well, I better get going now. I have to get some things ready. I'll come by early tomorrow, Okay! I'll help you get ready~ see you tomorrow~" Wei Chujiu said, making her way to the door. 'Now that we are back being friends, I guess I'll have to hurry the arrangements. It is tomorrow, after all.'
"Hmm… bye~" she replied at the fleeing image of Wei Chujiu. Then she removed the dress and kept it aside before going downstairs. She and Wei Chujiu had spent the entire afternoon together, and it was now evening time. So, she was quite hungry now, especially after the dress-up session they just had.
As she was coming down the stairs, she heard Wei Chujiu and Li Qingling's distant voices as they conversed.
"Ah! Jiu'er, you are leaving? I thought you would stay for dinner?" Li Qingling asked.
"Oh no, Aunt, maybe next time. I have a couple of things I want to take care of before it's too late," Wei Chujiu explained.
"Oh! Alright, send my regards to your parents," Li Qingling replied.
"Will do, Aunt," Wei Chujiu replied before dashing out the door.
When she was finally down the stairs, she ran into her mother, Li Qingling.
"Ah… Qingqing, you are down! I am sure you must be hungry, you didn't have anything for lunch. Why don't you have a rest in the living room? I'll have Aunty Zhang prepare our meal now. Let's have an early dinner, huh!" Li Qingling said to her daughter.
"Okay Mum~" Zhu Yunqing replied with a smile before making her way to the living room.
"Alright let me tell her to prepare some fruits then," Li Qingling said. Then she walked toward the kitchen.
When Yunqing entered the room, she just sat with crossed legs on one of the fluffy couch. Since she did not carry her phone with her, she became bored and had to ask one of the maids to switch on the TV for her. At first, she stared at it in awe, fascinated that plays could be shown and watched at your convenience. Back then, the various entertainments they had were usually performed by people in front of them, and the performers might have to be booked or requested before the said date of the performance.
Though she was amazed at the new experience, she soon lost interest in what she was watching as soon as the wheels of her brain started turning. She just remained seated in a crossed legged manner with her body slumped backward as she became lost in thought.
She had not seen her father, Zhu Yusheng, ever since she woke up in this body. 'Are they trying to use underhanded means to steal the company? I would have to find a way to help out, but how?' she pondered, furrowing her brows. Though she had the memories of the original Zhu Yunqing, there was very little to her understanding of this timeline.
A few minutes later, Li Qingling entered the living room holding a platter containing fresh fruit salad. The salad was made with various fruits—watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, apples, and Kiwis. The fruits were sliced up nicely except the smaller fruits; and they were all neatly arranged on the platter.
When Li Qingling came in, she saw her daughter looking at the show on the TV with disinterest as if she was thinking of something. "Why do you look so absent-minded? Is there a problem?" she asked, placing the platter down before taking a seat beside Zhu Yunqing.
"Nothing, I was Just wondering when father would come back," Zhu Yunqing replied with a sweet smile etched on her face. She broke out of her thoughts when she heard Li Qingling's voice.
Upon hearing her, Li Qingling heaved a deep sigh, before her gaze held an affectionate look as she said, "He will come back later. It's just you might not see him as he might arrive late. It is okay. I'll make sure to get a video of him checking up on you at night."
Her last statement made Zhu Yunqing's smile widen. Since she was in the hospital, Li Qingling had told her that her father always came around to see her. Though he always came when she was either sleeping or during her test, and he never stayed for so long. That was why she had not seen him since she woke up.
After staring at her daughter for a few seconds, Li Qingling pulled her into a warm hug. She would never have believed it if someone had told her that she would come close to losing her daughter.
The mother and daughter pair just remained there confined in each other's side embrace as they picked fruits to eat from time to time.
After about thirty (30) minutes, Aunty Zhang came to inform them that dinner was ready. They both moved to the dining room. They ate an early dinner, and Li Qingling asked her daughter to rest early, as she was still recovering, which Zhu Yunqing gladly complied with.