Chapter 25: Wanhai Member Shopping Center
The doctor advised Xia Cheng not to do excessive exercise after she recovered, so Xia Cheng had to give up the idea of going to Yu Jingyuan to learn swimming for the time being.
She rested at home for a week. Except for meeting her parents in the morning and evening, she was alone all the time. Xun Sheng never came back, and Xun Mo also lived in the school.
Xun Mo applied for day school at the beginning of her freshman year. Xia Cheng was not sure if she had a bed in the dormitory, but she was sure that Xun Mo would not live in the dormitory for no reason.
Xun Mo is now helping out in He Qing's studio. The studio is located in a busy area, close to home, but it is nearly twenty kilometers away from where Xun Mo lives.
What's more, Xun Mo is a greenhouse flower who has grown up independently without leaving home. Xun Youdong has always raised her as the apple of his eye, which forced Xia Cheng to connect her fall with Xun Mo.
But after she fell, Xun Mo didn't come back. Was it because she was afraid of being exposed, or was it because she didn't dare to face it?
However, it is also possible that Xun Sheng did it. Xun Sheng always opposes her. They are the only two living on the third floor. In addition, he has not been back in the past few days. He is no less suspicious than Xun Mo.
"Let's investigate." Xia Cheng kicked her legs on the bed. Her body was still a little unflexible.
"I can't see the surveillance footage, and I can't find the anti-slip mat. How should I investigate? Just ask them directly? No one will admit it... Unless I let them come forward themselves?!"
After Xia Cheng figured it out, she lazily got up from the bed. As soon as she sat up, she received a call from Liu Kelin.
She held the phone in her left hand and a toothbrush in her right as she washed up in the bathroom attached to her bedroom. Chen Kelin's voice grew louder over the rustling of her teeth, unable to conceal her excitement.
"Xia Cheng! I made it to Alia's preliminary screening! They asked me to audition next Wednesday!"
"Really? You're amazing!"
When Xia Cheng heard the news, she laughed while holding her toothbrush. She was really happy for Chen Kelin.
Becoming a model has always been Chen Kelin's dream. After entering university, she kept applying for model cards and was rejected many times. She also got auditions, but they were few and far between. Xia Cheng felt that she was lucky to be friends with someone who was so hardworking and persevering.
"Perhaps it's because Alia's new makeup is positioned towards youth and sweetness that I got a chance." Chen Kelin knows her strengths: her large eyes, long eyelashes, and Japanese-style features make her a natural fit for brands targeting young women. This is also the reason she's been repeatedly frustrated. While models like her are inexpensive, brands are more concerned about her lack of experience or the results of poorly prepared photos, a waste of time.
Chen Kelin was busy with finals and other things, so she only went to the hospital to see Xia Cheng once. She felt guilty, so she asked again, "Chengcheng, how is your injury?"
"I've been resting for two weeks and I feel much better now. I'm just a little stressed out by the postponed exam."
"Don't worry, I'll help you take the exam."
"Huh? How can I accompany you like this?" Xia Cheng spit out her mouthwash. "After school starts, I'll be taking an exam in the classroom. Will you cheer me on from the door? Then remember to shout louder. If I can't hear you, it won't count!"
"No..." Chen Kelin couldn't help laughing at this: "I also applied for a deferred exam."
"What!" Xia Cheng choked on the water and felt a burning sensation in her nose. "Why?"
"I have an exam next Wednesday, and Alia's interview is in Dongyang City. I can't make it back, so I just applied for a deferral. I was really scared at first, but the thought of deferring the exam with you makes me feel better."
"We are brothers in distress," Xia Cheng joked, coughed a few times, and asked, "Do you want me to go with you?"
"Do you have time?" Chen Kelin was overjoyed when Xia Cheng asked this question. She had already thought about it, but she was too embarrassed to say it.
They were good friends who met in college. Although they had a good relationship, Xia Cheng often stayed at home and they had never gone out together. They didn't spend much time together and were always worried about the issue of boundaries.
"Of course I have time. Let's just think of it as going on a trip together. How about it? Can I go with you?"
"That's great." Through the phone screen, Chen Kelin almost wanted to jump up and give Xia Cheng a big hug.
The two chatted for a while and agreed to go to the mall to buy some new clothes on the weekend. Xia Cheng then remembered that she had not given away the birthday present she bought for Chen Kelin yet!
The humidifier was still there, but there was only one ruby bracelet left. Xia Cheng felt that she should choose again, so she decided to go to the mall in advance before the meeting on Saturday afternoon and buy two more bracelets.
Because of the accident that happened at Jinfei Shopping Mall last time, Xia Cheng decided to hold the meeting at Wanhai Member Shopping Center.
This is a newly opened shopping mall. Although it is a membership shopping mall, the opening cost is only a few hundred yuan. It covers a large area, so you can easily spend an entire afternoon shopping for clothes while walking around.
More importantly, because it is a shopping mall controlled by a foreign company, its security facilities are very strict and you must pass security checks before entering.
Although Chen Kelin's family is not as wealthy as the Xun family, they are upper middle class and have no problem going to such a shopping mall.
When they first met, Xia Cheng was very poor, and Chen Kelin would find excuses to feed her snacks. Xia Cheng felt embarrassed, so Chen Kelin asked her to borrow her study notes. That's how their friendship was established.
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On Saturday, Xia Cheng slept until nine o'clock and then got up to put on makeup. She chose a blue sleeveless dress with a waist. Considering that she had to walk today, she wore a pair of silver flat sandals with diamonds.
He Qing and Xun Youdong were busy, and the two drivers at home were not with their schedule, so Xia Cheng simply took a taxi.
Xiao Lai was digging the soil to plant flowers when he saw Xia Cheng's flowing skirt from afar. He couldn't take his eyes off her. After thinking about it, he planted Diana in the soil.
This is a pink and white rose with light pink petals and white edges that curl outwards. It is fresh and sweet, but the thorns are also large, so it is inevitable to get hurt when picking it by hand.
Wanhai Member Shopping Center was built in recent years. Because there is not much open space in the city center, its location is relatively remote. It took Xia Cheng 50 minutes to take a taxi from the villa area to get there.
When she got off the bus, it was almost twelve o'clock. The agreed time was two o'clock in the afternoon. Xia Cheng did not dare to delay any longer. After passing the security check, she put the humidifier into the locker. Just as she put the note into her bag, she heard a voice beside her.
"Hello, are you Miss Xia Cheng?" The man in a white shirt and black trousers had a metal nameplate on his chest with the words "Regional Manager" engraved on it.
Xia Cheng glanced at the locker. Could it be that she closed it too hard just now and he saw it?
"I am. What can I do for you?"
"You're the one who lent a helping hand at Jinfei Mall a while ago, right? The mall's operations director saw your news and thinks you're amazing. We have a promotion today and would like you to go abroad and spread some positive energy, is that okay? Of course, we'll compensate you for wasting your time. This is a 50% discount coupon for everyone at the mall. Please accept it."
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