The next day, Su Wanxia was sleeping soundly when she was suddenly awoken by the ringing of her phone. Being someone who always woke up grumpy, she couldn't help but frown, grabbed her phone without looking, and answered in a lazy, husky voice, "Hmm? Who is it?"
However, there was no sound from the other end of the line. "Speak up," Su Wanxia said, somewhat impatiently. It was early in the morning, someone calls, the line goes through, but they don't say a word—is this person crazy!
The more she thought about it, the angrier she became, but she didn't hang up; she just threw the phone next to the pillow and fell back into a drowsy sleep.
On the other end of the phone, Mu Yingchen's heart trembled uncontrollably the moment he heard Su Wanxia's voice. How familiar yet strange this voice was! It had been so long since he had heard it.
A sneer involuntarily curled up at the corner of his mouth. Ever since he found out yesterday she had returned, he had been unable to sleep, and yet, this woman was sleeping like a log—fine, very fine!
He decisively hung up, calmed his mind, and walked out the door with a cold face. He should head to the company too; today's schedule was packed.
Su Wanxia slept fitfully for a while longer until her mother came to call her for breakfast, and she had no choice but to crawl out of bed in a bad mood.
After breakfast and checking the time, seeing it was just past 8 o'clock, she picked up her phone and dialed Yan Yirou's number.
"Wanxia."
"Yirou, come with me to shop around today,"
"Sure, this beauty is very willing,"
"Hehe, okay, I'll come to your house in a bit,"
"OK."
After hanging up, Su Wanxia went upstairs to change into a casual white shirt and light blue trendy jeans. She took off her favorite stiletto heels and put on comfortable, casual canvas shoes. After telling her mother where she was going, she drove to find Yan Yirou.
The two hadn't seen each other for many years, and now they could finally go shopping and relax together, naturally, they were both very happy.
Yan Yirou picked up a silk red maxi dress, "Wanxia, do I look good in this?"
Su Wanxia shook her head without hesitation and picked out a light red knee-length tulle skirt, "Yirou, try this one."
Yan Yirou's eyes lit up; she happily ran into the changing room and soon came out.
Amazement showed in Su Wanxia's eyes. Though Yan Yirou had a loud voice, her appearance was petite and cute, so those loud, flashy colors didn't really suit her.
But this light red tulle skirt was perfect, it made her look even sweeter and more charming.
Yan Yirou stood in front of the mirror and exclaimed in surprise, "Wanxia, you have really good taste."
Su Wanxia gave her a look that said 'of course', "With my professional designer's eye, I can't go wrong."
Yan Yirou gave her a sideways glance, "You are an architectural designer, okay? Don't mix things up. Narcissist."
"Haha."
Coming out of the boutique, Yan Yirou looked at Su Wanxia, puzzled, "Wanxia, how did you know I wanted to buy a gown?"
"Because I am the reincarnation of a sage with prophetic abilities," Su Wanxia joked.
"Cut it out," Yan Yirou rolled her eyes at her.
"Hehe, because I know you're going to a banquet with your dad tonight,"
Yan Yirou looked at her with a surprised face: "How did you know?"
Then, as if thinking of something, she pointed at Su Wanxia, "Wanxia, you're also going to attend?"
"What? Am I the only one allowed there, the wealthy and prestigious Miss Yan, and not a designer like me?"
Yan Yirou exclaimed, "Wanxia, it turns out you're doing so well!" She could go only because of her dad's influence, but if Wanxia was attending as a designer, then she would be known all over the world. However, she had never heard Su Wanxia's name in the design industry.
Su Wanxia gave her a white look, "Let's go, after all this browsing, it's time to eat."
Yan Yirou still looked at Su Wanxia skeptically, as if she owed her eight million.
After lunch, the two sat in a café for a while before Su Wanxia took Yan Yirou to the international stylist she had booked in advance.
When the two were all dolled up and sitting in Su Wanxia's beloved car, Yan Yirou muttered, "Wanxia, I really regret agreeing to go to the banquet with you."
Su Wanxia glanced at her curiously, "What's wrong?"
Yan Yirou pouted and gave her another resentful look, "I, a beautiful woman, walking with you, have totally become the greenery."
Su Wanxia suddenly felt frustrated and helplessly looked at her, "Miss, just picture me as a tiny green leaf, and imagine yourself as a beautiful bright red flower. Will that do?"
"Hmph," she snorted.
When they arrived at the fanciest hotel in C City, many people were already heading towards the venue.
Yan Yirou exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my, such a grand scene; it's truly worthy of a world-class event."
She then whispered to Su Wanxia next to her, "Wanxia, I've never been to such a party before. If my dad wasn't one of the investors, I wouldn't even have received an invitation."
Su Wanxia smiled, "The Yan banquet is themed on architecture; of course, the setting has to be designed to be spectacular."
Yan Yirou chuckled, "That's true, haha."
As they were about to enter the venue, the elegant sound of music came from inside. Su Wanxia was about to take out her invitation when suddenly, a sarcastic female voice came from behind.
"Who do I see here if not Miss Yan herself?"
The two turned around simultaneously; with Su Wanxia in front, and Yan Yirou behind, after turning, Yan Yirou ended up in front with Su Wanxia behind her, which is why the mocking woman didn't notice Su Wanxia behind Yan Yirou.
Yan Yirou snorted, "Oh, I thought it was some lady of leisure, but it's Miss Ding."
Upon hearing Yan Yirou's words, Ding Nianzi immediately looked displeased and disdainfully glanced at Yan Yirou, arrogantly saying, "I didn't expect to see you here; what a surprise indeed."
Su Wanxia watched the woman in the red, sexy dress narrow her eyes - Ding Nianzi, still as arrogant as ever.
Back in Hill, their class had split into two factions, one led by Su Wanxia and the other by Ding Nianzi. Riding on her family's connection with the Mu Family, she constantly opposed Su Wanxia. After Su Wanxia started dating Mu Yingchen, Ding Nianzi was even more resentful towards Su Wanxia's crowd, always arrogantly claiming that Su Wanxia had stolen her place.
Back then at Hill, the two were famously mortal enemies. Su Wanxia gave a cold smile; it seemed that in the years she had been away, Ding Nianzi had not stopped troubling Yan Yirou and the others.
Su Wanxia moved forward one step, and the proudly sneering Ding Nianzi, casually glancing away, intended to see who was with Yan Yirou.
But, when she clearly saw the figure in the noble and gorgeous black attire, she was instantly dumbfounded.
Su Wanxia smiled gracefully and pretended to be affectionate, "Long time no see, Nianzi."
Ding Nianzi finally snapped back to reality, staring dumbfounded at the even more beautiful Su Wanxia, it took her a moment to speak, "Su Wanxia? You've come back?" Why would you come back, why would you appear here, a flash of panic crossed her eyes.