"I can't help it if you insist on thinking that way," Li Rongrong smiled. "However, let me remind you, the real brand is personalized!" Her gaze landed on the old man who was holding Li Miao'er's arm. "Uncle, you weren't young anymore, and you're so wealthy. Why would my sister still want to buy high-quality imitations? Tsk tsk tsk..." After she finished speaking, she ignored Li Miao'er's ashen face and left the shop with her bag!
The smile disappeared from Li Rongrong's face as soon as she stepped out of the door. It felt satisfying to be proven wrong, but it also brought back unpleasant memories deep within her.
Li Rongrong forced herself to stop thinking about it. She was already very content now that she did not have to worry about food and clothing. The Li family had also faced suppression. She had to let go of herself and stop dwelling on those matters. However, she had only taken a few steps when someone suddenly rushed over and embraced her!
The person held her tightly, his breathing slightly hurried. "There's an urgent matter. Please cooperate!"
Li Rongrong was taken aback by the crisp male voice. She was caught off guard and embraced by a stranger?
"My idol seems to have gone that way! Let's chase after him!" A group of girls approached, holding their phones. They were so focused on finding him that they completely disregarded this situation.
Only after the group of girls had run far away did the man release Li Rongrong.
"Apologies for the intrusion." The man wore a hat and a mask, revealing only a pair of captivating peach blossom eyes.
His voice sounded pleasant, and Li Rongrong couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity.
"How about this? I'll treat you to a meal. Order whatever you like," the man said apologetically.
Li Rongrong furrowed her brow and thought, "That won't be necessary. However, I hope you won't act like this again in the future." After saying that, Li Rongrong adjusted her clothes and walked away.
The man chuckled a few times. He lowered his head and noticed a student ID card on the ground. He bent down to pick it up, revealing a photo and a name.
...
"Rongrong, it's my birthday today. There's a small gathering. Come, many classmates will be there!" As soon as she entered the classroom, Yu Xiaoyi approached her with a mysterious smile.
Li Rongrong hesitated.
Yu Xiaoyi continued to plead, "You haven't attended it before, and we're already in our third year of high school. We might be separated after graduation. Please come! Please ask your uncle if it's okay..."
Under Yu Xiaoyi's hopeful gaze, Li Rongrong thought for a moment and nodded. "Let me ask him."
The call went through. It was Lu Qinian's assistant on the line. "Miss, what can I help you with? CEO Lu is in a meeting."
"I'm going to celebrate my friend's birthday tonight," Li Rongrong said. "Please let Uncle Lu know."
After ending the call, Li Rongrong noticed Yu Xiaoyi's meaningful expression and couldn't help but touch her face. "Is there something on my face?"
"I remember you telling me that this Uncle Lu of yours isn't related to you by blood," Yu Xiaoyi chuckled. "Does he... have feelings for you?"
Li Rongrong was drinking water when she choked. "What nonsense are you spouting?"
"I'm serious. Look, you're beautiful, your grades are good, and your personality is good. He's a normal man. It's normal for him to have feelings for you. In addition to his requirements for you, you're not allowed to interact with boys or make friends. This is not just a normal fear of you falling in love at a young age. This is a reasonable guess," Yu Xiaoyi said seriously.
"He's ten years older than me, just like my biological uncle!" Li Rongrong held her forehead with her hands. In her heart, Lu Qinian was just an elder. She had no other feelings for him other than respect. However, at that moment, Li Rongrong's mind was wandering as various images of Lu Qinian flashed across her mind.
Yu Xiaoyi touched her chin. No matter how she thought about it, she felt that something was wrong.
After school, the two of them took a bus together. Li Rongrong thought that she was going to a hotel, but she realized that it was a beauty salon.
"It's my birthday today. It's not too much to dress up, right?" Yu Xiaoyi pulled her in. "And you, you can't wear this to my party."
When Li Rongrong went to school, even if she didn't wear her school uniform, she would still wear a T-shirt and long pants. However, Lu Qinian had forced her not to wear dresses in school.
"I don't need it." Li Rongrong frowned.
Yu Xiaoyi pushed her into the fitting room. "Just once, Rongrong. Try it!"
Li Rongrong couldn't refuse. After a while, she changed and came out. Yu Xiaoyi was stunned. A young girl who was in her prime, with a slender and exquisite body. Her face was still exquisite and captivating even without makeup, and the blue color made her skin look even fairer...
"Rongrong, you're so beautiful!"
Seeing her in a dress for the first time, Yu Xiaoyi was very excited. "A treasure whose beauty should not be concealed!" She quickly called the stylist over to do Li Rongrong's makeup and hair...