She was delighted to see the cat and gently picked it up, stroking its soft fur and playing with its paw.
She giggled. "What a good girl," she said, petting the cat.
Mo Yunru fell asleep beside the cat on her bed. She was feeling a bit tired after the long trip.
...
When Mo Yunru woke up in the morning, it was already 11 a.m.
She got up and saw a note beside her bed.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to say goodbye to you, Yun'er. You were sleeping soundly, and I can't bear waking you up. You can go to the company if you want; I've already arranged where you're supposed to study; the only thing you need to prepare is your school supplies. You can use this card. Mom [(heart)] then saw a black card besides the note.
After taking a bath, Mo Yunru dressed in a white turtleneck, a cardigan, and a pair of high-waisted jeans. She accessorized with a small sling bag and a pair of comfortable sneakers. She decided to go out this afternoon and buy some things for her school tomorrow.
Feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead, Yunru grabbed her jacket and made her way downstairs. The afternoon sky was a mix of clouds and sunshine, making for a pleasant atmosphere.
"Miss, are you going out today? Do you want to eat lunch before going out?" Grandpa Yuo asked.
"It's okay, Grandpa Yuo, I'll eat on my way," she smiled.
Mo Yunru walked to the gate and spotted a Rolls-Royce car waiting for her.
She climbed into the back seat and greeted the driver.
Mo Yunru, who was at the back of the car, looked outside the window with a blank look, as if she were thinking of something important.
"Miss, we're here."
Mo Yunru woke up from her trance. "Thank you, Uncle Chen. I'll message you when I'm done."
Mo Yunru got out of the car and entered the mall.
The mall was bustling with shoppers, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement, anticipation, and joy.
The shops and stores were filled with colorful display windows and tempting deals that drew her in.
...
After 4 hours, Mo Yunru was finally done shopping for all the things she needed at school.
She messaged Uncle Chen to let him know that she had finished shopping. She was feeling happy and satisfied with her purchases, but as she was walking towards the exit of the mall, she noticed a cute teal dress in a window display.
She hesitated for a moment, but curiosity got the better of her. She entered the shop and took a closer look at the dress. It was absolutely adorable, with a flattering fit and a beautiful pattern. Yunru knew she had to have it and picked out the perfect shoes to pair with it.
Girls her age always liked beautiful backpacks and clothes. No matter how free-spirited Mo Yunru was, she also liked shopping.
Mo Yunru turned to the staff and said, "Can you pack this and this for me?" She pointed at the dress and the green sandal heels. She didn't even bother looking at the price.
There was one word that entered the staff's mind. Spendthrift.
After a while, the staff returned with a bag. "Thank you. Please come again."
"Where's the teal colored dress?" the girl around her age asked the saleslady.
"Miss, the dress was just sold," the saleswoman apologized while looking at Mo Yunru.
The girl noticed that she was looking at Mo Yunru; she then approached her.
"Are you the one who bought the dress? Can you sell it to me? I'll pay you double the original price," she demanded haughtily.
Everyone at the scene was shocked. The original price of the dress was almost a hundred thousand yuan, and she wanted to buy it at double the price. Just for a dress?
Mo Yunru was insulted. Double the price? Does she think she was short on money?
"No, thank you." She was smiling, but her smile didn't reach her eyes.
"What?" The girl was surprised. "I'm doubling the original price? You probably spent all your allowance just buying the dress." She might sound kind at first, but she was insulting Yunru for buying something that's out of her league.
Her patience finally snapped. Mo Yunru was angry. She was not happy to take this insult from a random, haughty heiress. 'two hundred thousand yuan? Hmp.' She had enough to buy out eight generations of this girl's family.
"Do you even know who I am?" she asked arrogantly.
Mo Yunru rolled her eyes. Does she think she's a villain from a third-rate novel?
"Whatever, I don't have time for this," she stated as she started walking towards the exit.
"Stop right there! Who said you could go? Do you know who I am? I'm the niece of the head of the Xia family!" she shouted.
She was still calm, but she was ready to slap this spoiled missy.
She turned around to face her to face her. "Before you even think about insulting me by trying to snag the dress I just bought, maybe try mastering some manners for a change," she breathed and continued. "Quit screeching like a shrew or acting ignorant, seriously."
She turned around and finally left. She ruffled her hair in annoyance.
It's been a while since she flipped out like that. She took a deep breath, trying to calm down.
Click. Mo Yunru's footstep finally slowed down. She turned around and saw a woman in her twenties with a camera in her hand.
"Are you photographing me?" Mo Yunru looked at her in confusion.
"Yes, I'm sorry, Miss. Your side profile was really beautiful, so I couldn't help but rake a photo without your permission. I'm sorry." The woman apologized profusely and said that if Mo Yunru didn't want to be photographed, she could delete the photo.
"Can I take a look?" Mo Yunru was a little curious.
"The photo is quite good. Can you send this to me? Here's my qr code." Mo Yunru showed her qr code as the woman scanned it. In the photo, Zhong Ruolan was sizing up the leather of the bag. A few strands of her hair hung down on her face, and the warm light shone from the top of her head, making her look like a goddess.
After that, Zhong Ruolan finally exited the mall, where she saw the car.
"Miss, do you want me to help you?" Uncle Chen asked.
"It's okay; I can manage," she said as she climbed through the back seat.
Mo Yunru, who was at the back of the car, was looking out the window; she was looking at the scenario.
Her eyes widened when she saw a shop called "Imperial Coffee and Tea."
"Uncle Chen, can you stop for a moment? I'll buy something," she urged.
Uncle Chen, who was driving, complied and stopped.
Imperial Coffee and Tea
While standing in line, she had so many choices in mind that she didn't know what she should get. That was when she remembered that she hadn't had matcha in a while.
She ordered a matcha with half a cup of milk and no ice. After ordering, she waited for her drinks at the table.
After a minute, she went to the counter when she heard the exact same order coming from the employee's mouth. When she got there, the employee smiled. "I'm sorry, miss. This isn't yours; yours is next. This belongs to Lin Zhiyuan."
"Oh," she said, stepping aside and letting the boy named Lin Zhiyuan take his order from the counter.
Like the waiter had said, her order was next in line. As soon as her drink was handed to her, she stepped out. The moment she stepped out and entered the car, the boy next to Lin Zhiyuan pointed at her. "Big Boss Zhi, she ordered the same drinks as you. She has the same taste as you."
"What's so interesting about that? It's just a drink; it's not like I'm the only one who drinks Matcha."
"The drinks are fine themselves, but it's the toppings that matter! Normally, people order the same fruits as the drink and level of sugar. You mixed matcha with strawberries. You and your no ice life with three scoops of strawberries! The waiter even said that the drinks were the same." He explained his logic behind calling it interesting.
"And that is interesting because?" He sipped his fruit drink as he walked in the opposite direction.
"Because it's rare to have the exact same order. Both drinks!" Xu Ran, his friend, tried to make a point, but Lin Zhiyuan didn't see his point as much as he did.
It was already 6 p.m. when Yunru got home, and as she walked through the front door, she saw her mother still in a suit, which meant she had just arrived home as well, probably within just the past few minutes. Her mother looked tired, but she still managed to muster enough energy to welcome her with a hug and pepper her with kisses as soon as she walked in the door. The greeting made Yunru feel warm and loved, despite the fact that her mother was just as exhausted as she was after a long day at work.
Mo Yunru put her shopping bags down on the couch and went to the dining table, where her mother was waiting. They sat down to eat together and talked about what happened today.