"I have no appetite," Qin Xiaoyu said coldly.

"Come on, see what it is before you refuse." A Lei moved Qin Xiaoyu's body over. She still wanted to struggle, but a fragrant aroma wafted over, and she lost her strength to be stubborn anymore. She needed to eat her fill before she could fight.

Not only were there her favorite foods, but also wine.

But what puzzled her was that Are was unusually gentlemanly today, even his jokes were subtle and he didn't make a single flirtatious remark.

This doesn't make sense. Think back to his attitude towards her.

Yes, he said that he always parted amicably, and that they could still be friends after getting out of bed; none of his ex-girlfriends became enemies.

Could she be an ex-girlfriend too?

Does he have a new target?

Or has he really sorted out his feelings and is just treating her as a regular friend?

Qin Xiaoyu's heart sank to the bottom, and her mood plummeted. She couldn't resist and drank the wine.

She woke up in the early hours of the morning. Extremely thirsty, she had to get up and get some water.

The water in the kettle was warm, just like her relationship with A Lei.

One chased, the other fled. When one took the initiative, the other retreated.

It's always just 60 degrees, no more, no less.

To be honest, neither of them had the capacity for love. If they hadn't met each other, they would have likely spent the rest of their lives alone.

Qin Xiaoyu couldn't erase Zhou Xing's shadow and refused to accept anyone else. A Lei drifted between girlfriends, and in his later years, he would likely become a second Lei Bingzheng.

But now they've met. A Lei has tried his best, but Qin Xiaoyu ignores him and takes his love for granted.

If he just gives up like that...

Qin Xiaoyu felt a pang of pain in her heart and couldn't think straight. She went out onto the balcony to look at the morning light over Hong Kong.

The morning breeze was a bit chilly. She hugged her shoulders, and memories of her time with A Lei flashed through her mind like a movie. Before she knew it, tears were streaming down her face.

She just wanted him to say "forever," and that's true. He didn't dare to promise because he was afraid he couldn't keep it, and that's true too.

Being with her puts a lot of pressure on A Lei, so it's better to let him go and let him enjoy life.

If we part ways here, it can only be said that we were destined to meet but not to be together. Seeing how hard he tried to help me, I still consider him a friend. Sigh, if we're not meant to be, let's be friends; it's rare enough, isn't it?

One advantage of Scorpios is that when they experience heartbreak, their strong sense of self-esteem helps them mitigate some of the damage, allowing them to quickly process their emotions. By the time they come out of the shower, all traces of crying are gone from their faces.

With the court in recess for the next few days, there wasn't much they could do, so A-Lei suggested taking her around to have some fun.

"You can arrange it, I don't know anything about it anyway." Qin Xiaoyu had adjusted her mindset and felt relaxed.

"My third and fifth sisters are here too, they're here to watch the fashion show, do you want to come?"

"Yes!" Qin Xiaoyu jumped up from the sofa happily, just as A Lei bent down to put down the cup, bumping into him and making him frown.

"You're always so clumsy; you're not allowed to embarrass yourself in a moment."

Qin Xiaoyu stuck out her tongue and ran inside to pick out clothes.

I've been looking at Hong Kong's fashion trends these past few days, and they still can't escape the influence of the times.

When studying fashion history, the 1980s are often defined as a time for dressing to achieve success. The 1980s marked the maturity of the Western economy and the beginning of a prosperous era for Southeast Asian countries. The Four Asian Tigers were ahead of the curve, and Hong Kong was already a thriving metropolis.

Qin Xiaoyu was fortunate enough to return to this era, which was an extremely joyful thing for her, as she was studying fashion design.

A new trend is emerging: the "yuppies," referring to individuals who are increasingly pursuing fashionable taste and choosing the best. Many Hong Kong-based fashion designers are rising to prominence, with figures like Cheung Suk-ping and Yee Chung-man, still considered legends in the 21st century, beginning their ascent to stardom.

The most popular way to dress on the street is with a loose top, large shoulder pads, carrot pants, or three-stripe lantern pants.

The latter is probably because Hong Kong is a harbor, it's humid, and wearing baggy clothes is comfortable.

Qin Xiaoyu dislikes heavy shoulder pads; they make her look even shorter, like wearing armor.

A-Lei was a gentleman who had grown up among women and knew that changing clothes took a lot of time, so he didn't rush him.

When Qin Xiaoyu came out, he was somewhat surprised, as this was the fastest speed he had ever seen.

What surprised him was not only the short time Qin Xiaoyu used, but also her appearance, which was truly impeccable.

She wore a white, washed silk straight-cut dress that draped naturally three fingers wide from her shoulders, perfectly revealing her slender arms and elongating her figure, making her appear even slimmer. The dress showcased the superior qualities of washed silk to the fullest; it draped beautifully when she stood and flowed like water when she moved, highlighting her curves perfectly.

This dress is extremely selective in terms of who can wear it, but fortunately Qin Xiaoyu is extremely self-disciplined and has a very strict control over her figure.

Qin Xiaoyu left in a hurry, but luckily she always kept a set of jewelry in her suitcase. She took it out and compared it in the mirror, but it didn't quite match.

"That's all I can do for you." A Lei walked over, holding a necklace in his hand, and put it on Qin Xiaoyu.

This piece is inlaid with rubies, with gold wire intertwined around them. The lustrous rubies resemble ripe fruits, tempting one to taste them.

After finishing her outfit, Qin Xiaoyu turned around in front of the mirror again and again, still not satisfied.

"Something seems to be missing," Are also noticed the problem.

The current trend is for afros, and Qin Xiaoyu's little bun hairstyle looks too small and lacks presence.

She rolled her eyes, then had an idea. She loosened her hair again and put it into a slightly drooping bun.

Several of the pastries served at breakfast were delivered from a famous shop, and the paper plates were decorated with gold flowers, making them very exquisite.

She took out a new paper plate, pulled fresh flowers from the vase, picked two light pink roses, and secured them to the plate with hair clips. She then added some baby's breath and finally ran outside to the TV cabinet to get some decorative red beans.

By the time she pinned the hat made of paper plates to her hair bun, A Lei was already on the verge of a breakdown.

"Won't this thing fall off? Are you really sure you want to take it to the fashion show?"

"I'm sure, what's wrong?" Qin Xiaoyu smiled and turned halfway around in front of herself in the mirror, she was very satisfied.

"Okay, it looks great, but... it really won't fall off?"

"Don't worry. Will there be any problems with what I did?" Why did Qin Xiaoyu sound a little guilty after saying this?

"Yes!" Are replied in a muffled voice.

But what can he do? This woman has him cornered.

A Lei's family members don't look alike. Qin Xiaoyu once had a bold idea: in such an open family, who knows how much blood relation they have? Perhaps the biggest commonality is that they share the surname Fang, but apart from that, they have no other connection whatsoever.

Third Sister's mother was European, so she was tall and strong. Standing next to A Lei, their heights were quite compatible.

She inherited more of her mother's genes; she has blonde hair, blue eyes, and striking features. However, her skin is in a terrible state, with pores like a harvested wheat field, and plenty of freckles and pimples.

She just doesn't seem to care about these things, and considers natural beauty to be hers.

Upon seeing A Lei, she gave him a big hug, and the next second Qin Xiaoyu was pressed against her chest.