It was a sunny weekend, but Huo Yu wasn't there, and Jiang Mianmian felt that time was passing particularly slowly.
She was sitting on the porch, eating watermelon out of boredom, when suddenly a car horn sounded, which was particularly loud in the empty alley.
Jiang Mianmian was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly ran out to see.
A bright red convertible sports car was parked at the entrance of the alley. Its streamlined body was dynamic and shone with a unique luster in the sunlight.
The driver, with wavy hair like a big star, took off his sunglasses, waved at Jiang Mianmian, and smiled, "Let's go out and have some fun today? Get in the car!"
Jiang Mianmian was both surprised and delighted, and almost screamed out loud: "Xia Zhi? It's you!"
This was completely different from the Xia Zhi she knew.
Until last week, the Xia Zhi she knew was still that plainly dressed, low-key female student.
Then Xia Zhi stopped coming to class. Jiang Mianmian sent her a message, but the only reply she received was a vague sentence: "I took sick leave."
But today...
"Hey, Miss, are you coming or not?"
Jiang Mianmian smiled, greeted her parents, and skipped into Xia Zhi's luxury car.
The interior of this car is also extremely luxurious.
It probably won't be cheap.
Jiang Mianmian took a deep breath, looked down at her own T-shirt and jeans, then at Xia Zhi's exquisite dress, high heels, gemstone necklace, and pearl bracelet... Suddenly she felt that Xia Zhi had become a swan, while she would always be the ugly duckling.
There was Xia Zhi's designer bag in the back of the car; it seemed to be the brand that required you to buy a bunch of other items before you could actually buy the bag.
Jiang Mianmian was a little stunned, wondering what had happened in the past few days that could cause such a dramatic change in a person.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Xia Zhi smiled.
The sports car sped along the road, the wind blowing through her curly hair, and she looked radiant.
"It's nothing," Jiang Mianmian said with a smile.
Actually, what she wanted to say was, "Suddenly I feel like we're not in the same world anymore..." But the words stuck in her throat, so she changed them to, "It's just that suddenly I think you're so beautiful."
Xia Zhi was overjoyed when she heard this.
"Mianmian, that old saying is right... clothes make the man! Look, with this kind of packaging, even Gu Zihan would be outshone by me, right?"
Jiang Mianmian smiled: "You're prettier than her to begin with!"
"Then today... I'll take you to become more beautiful too!"
"ah?"
Jiang Mianmian was stunned and hadn't reacted yet when Xia Zhi suddenly stepped on the gas pedal, and the car sped along the riverside highway with a roar.
Soon after, Xia Zhi led her to Xinlong Plaza, the largest shopping center in Jiangzhou.
The two of them frequented this shopping street, but every time they passed Xinlong Plaza, they would tacitly quicken their pace.
A place where a pair of socks costs over a thousand yuan is something they wouldn't even dare to dream of.
Jiang Mianmian was stunned, and then subconsciously grabbed Xia Zhi's hand.
However, Xia Zhi did not stop, but instead smiled and pulled her inside.
"Are you crazy..." Jiang Mianmian glared at her and whispered, "What are you doing here?"
"Just buying things, what else can I do!"
"Xia Zhi," Jiang Mianmian exclaimed incredulously, "Did you win the lottery?"
Xia Zhi smiled but didn't say anything. She pointed to a pair of high heels and asked her if she liked them.
Jiang Mianmian felt uneasy.
However, all the shop assistants in sight gave Xia Zhi a standard professional smile and a 90-degree bow upon seeing her.
"Mianmian, try these shoes on!" Xia Zhi walked into a boutique, excitedly picking out clothes and shoes to match her. "And this one, and this one... try them all on!"
"Mianmian, this bag suits you very well!"
"Give it a try, I'll be waiting for you right here!"
As she spoke, Xia Zhi sat down on the sofa in the middle, and immediately someone brought out some exquisite snacks.
Jiang Mianmian felt like she was dreaming. Several shop assistants followed behind her, each with their hands full and a smile on their face that only appeared when they saw the God of Wealth.
Seeing that she hesitated to go into the dressing room, Xia Zhi went over, took her hand, and chuckled, "Okay, I'll tell you the truth... my parents did indeed make a fortune!"
"What?"
"It's...it's those few stocks they bought years ago," Xia Zhi's eyes darted away, "and lately, for some reason, they've been skyrocketing, hitting the daily limit, to the point that they're questioning their existence! Ha, isn't this a windfall?"
Jiang Mianmian was skeptical.
She usually pays some attention to market information; although she doesn't understand it, she can still look at charts and trends.
As far as I can remember, the overall market was down, but there were a few stocks that stood out and rose across the board.
Perhaps Xia Zhi's parents really were lucky...
"Even so, we can't waste it like this!" Jiang Mianmian placed her hand on the back of her hand. "Besides, this is all your uncle and aunt's money, how can we spend it recklessly?"
"No, no, some of it is mine!" Xia Zhi hurriedly explained, "Anyway...anyway, you can spend it. I'll buy you whatever you want today, it's on me!"
“Xia Zhi…”
"Mianmian, you are my best sister!" Xia Zhi looked into her eyes with deep emotion. "Don't you remember when I argued with my parents and was kicked out of my home, I hid at your house? You often took me in and stood up for me when I was in trouble... I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life!"
Jiang Mianmian felt a warmth in her heart and smiled softly.
"Mianmian, I've always wanted to find a chance to repay you." Xia Zhi's voice gradually lowered, carrying a hint of pleading, "Please let me repay you just this once today, okay?"
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