Slowly pushed towards her, the mirror reflected a ray of light into the dim environment. Cheng Meiyan changed into the new coat that the store manager had brought, and shared her thoughts on the coat with her.
Lu Shizhen hadn't come out of the inner dressing room yet, so no one noticed what was happening on the sofa.
Yuanzi, leaning over the hem of her skirt, separated the two people sitting on the sofa. Xu Shiyue looked at Lu Shien beside her with a calm gaze, still maintaining her usual aloof and cold demeanor.
Actually, Xu Shiyue originally didn't want to pay attention to Lu Shien's words.
The fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl had simple thoughts. She thought she was clever, but her hints were blatantly obvious and could be seen through at a glance.
This also includes the time when she came out with Lu Shizhen, and Lu Shien quickly came over and separated them.
In this naive and simple way, she asserted her sovereignty over Lu Shizhen and wanted to possess her exclusively.
This approach is often the least deterrent.
But it was precisely because of these two sentences that that indescribable feeling surged up and blocked Xu Shiyue's heart once again.
The calm sea surface was churned with waves, as if a sea monster had sat on a reef in the deep sea. Enchanting songs drifted into people's ears along with the sound of the waves, over and over again, urging and instigating people to retaliate.
The same childish approach.
So Xu Shiyue spoke up for the second time after Lu Shien had secretly shown off to her.
Hearing Xu Shiyue's words, Lu Shi'en felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He turned around abruptly to look at Xu Shiyue and said in a low voice, "Don't talk nonsense here!"
She didn't want Cheng Meiyan, who was a parent, to know about this, so she deliberately lowered her voice and stammered, "Don't think that just because my sister brought you a dress, I'll believe everything you say. My sister won't tie the ribbon for you!"
Xu Shiyue was much calmer than Lu Shien, her voice barely changing: "Because she hasn't done it to you, you think she wouldn't do it, right?"
Lu Shi'en was hit right where it hurt again, his mouth agape but he was speechless.
She definitely wouldn't believe it if it were anyone else, but this person was Xu Shiyue. She could see that her sister was indeed very attentive to her. She refused to face it, but she had no choice but to. The little girl's eyes, flushed with red, were filled with loneliness.
The staff placed the freshly served dessert on the table; the slightly chilled cake was enhanced by the steam from the coffee, bringing out its sweetness.
Xu Shiyue looked at the little girl next to her who was biting in anger, took a sip of coffee, and felt the warm, mellow, and bitter taste spread on her tongue, which accumulated into a kind of pleasure.
But in the next second, it vanished again.
As if the siren's allure had lost its effect, Xu Shiyue felt that her pleasure came from nowhere.
She shouldn't have done that.
Why does she have to argue with Lu Shien about something like this?
This is clearly a trivial matter.
Just then, the faint sound of high heels clicking on the floor could be heard coming from the corridor.
The black skirt trailed on the ground, shimmering like stars scattered beneath it.
Lu Shizhen had never worn clothes like this before, and the shoes she was wearing gave her the feeling of being transported into the Little Mermaid.
It's not that the shoes are rubbing my feet or causing a lot of pain, it's just that when I arch my instep, I suddenly find it hard to walk.
Qiuqiu mentally encouraged Lu Shizhen, and Lu Shizhen walked very carefully and slowly along the way.
Finally, she walked nervously into the lounge and approached Cheng Meiyan somewhat awkwardly, saying, "Mom."
Dim lighting spread across the lounge, concealing many details that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Except for the smile on Sung Mi-yeon's face.
She looked at Lu Shizhen with her usual open and generous praise: "Oh my, my judgment was absolutely right, beautiful, so beautiful."
Cheng Meiyan was wearing the seasonal suit that the store manager had just given her; the exquisite and lavishly made clothes were luxurious yet aloof.
As she said this, she raised her hand, her well-defined fingers brushing past the stray hairs hanging down Lu Shizhen's temples, gently and carefully tidying up the unruly strand of hair.
Then it stopped on Lu Shizhen's face.
"That's wonderful, our Zhenzhen has grown into such a beautiful young woman."
"She's grown into a girl." Cheng Meiyan looked carefully at her daughter in front of her, her eyes filled with a sense of relief.
The soft fingertips pressed against Lu Shizhen's cheek, and this was the first time she had felt the tenderness from her mother.
This was a completely unfamiliar world to her, a temporary place where she would only stay for a short while.
"Wow, you look so pretty, sister! This dress suits you so well."
In the short time it took to freeze, Lu Shi'en ran over.
She stood next to Lu Shizhen, slightly tiptoeing, and asked curiously, "Are you wearing high heels inside, sister? You seem taller now."
“Yes.” Lu Shizhen immediately came to her senses and gestured with her hand, “It’s this tall, it must be five or six centimeters.”
Lu Shien replied casually, "That's alright, it's all worth it for the sake of looking pretty."
Lu Shizhen smiled, looking at her family members standing beside her, and noticed that Xu Shiyue hadn't come over.
The girl sat gracefully on the sofa, calmly stroking the dog beside her.
The conversation taking place nearby seemed like another world to her.
The lighting in the lounge was not as bright as in the changing room to match the atmosphere, which obstructed Xu Shiyue's view.
She gazed at the shimmering black in her vision, with delicate pink fluttering and overlapping on top of it.
The sounds of conversation and praise mingled in Xu Shiyue's ears. Her brain combined the dress style in her memory and managed to sketch out what the dress would look like on Lu Shizhen.
Light and airy? Luxurious and elegant?
Should I remain as simple and reserved as I am?
No one described it to Xu Shiyue, and she didn't know what kind of dress it was.
The sound of a phone taking pictures rang out in the lounge. Xu Shiyue looked at the blurry cube that was being held up and knew that Lu Shien was taking a picture with Lu Shizhen.
She must know.
She has very healthy eyes and can stand freely next to Lu Shizhen.
A little girl's mischievous laughter came from not far away, and Xu Shiyue narrowed her eyes slightly.
Those dark, silent eyes dimmed for a moment in the twilight. Without the siren's song, the waves on the sea were now only surging.
Just as the next wave was about to crash in, the dog's tail suddenly started wagging, instantly dispelling that feeling.
Xu Shiyue felt the sofa next to her suddenly sink, and then the scent of roses landed on the sofa.
Lu Shizhen put her hand on Yuanzi and said to Lu Shien, who was holding a phone, "I want to take a picture with Yuanzi too."
Upon hearing this, Xu Shiyue suddenly realized something and wisely gathered her skirt to avoid disturbing or ruining the scene Lu Shizhen wanted to create.
But the next second, her skirt was spread out even more beautifully, and she heard that person's impetuous and bright voice again.
She said, "Smile, Xu Shiyue."
Lu Shizhen noticed Xu Shiyue from the very beginning, and noticed that she was forced to stay away from this joy because she was blind.
She knew that Xu Shiyue might not like this kind of noisy and joyful atmosphere either, but she was unwilling to take it upon herself to expel her before she had even participated in the fun, just like she had done in the past.
She may not be able to see, but she can still feel.
A light from one side fell against the girl's gaze, illuminating her dark, sparkling eyes.
Xu Shiyue heard the sound of the shutter being pressed, and also the sound of her heart skipping a beat.
Thump.
Thump.
After trying on clothes all day, Cheng Meiyan bought several bags of casual clothes and shoes for her three children and then waved goodbye and went home.
At first, when Lu Shizhen tried on clothes, she would secretly look at the price tags and weigh the money in her hand. However, after realizing she couldn't count all the zeros on the third try, she chose to give up.
It was almost dusk when I got home, and the setting sun filled the car windshield.
Cheng Meiyan got out of the car and entered the villa. She saw several maids hanging paintings on the living room background wall, with Aunt Sun directing them.
She was curious, admiring the realistic oil painting that was even more beautiful than the sunset outside the window, and asked, "Who painted this? It's quite beautiful."
Aunt Sun smiled and said, "Madam, it was painted by our young lady. She brought it back from school a few days ago."
"Here, the framing expert just delivered it today."
"Zhenzhen!" Cheng Meiyan said, somewhat surprised and proud. "I always thought our Zhenzhen had artistic talent; she can even participate in art exhibitions with her paintings."
Lu Shizhen had always read other people's comments online, and this was the first time she had actually heard a voice message praising her.
She changed her shoes in the back, feeling a little embarrassed: "Mom, you're going too far."
Aunt Sun disagreed: "No, I think Madam is absolutely right."
Upon hearing this conversation, Lu Shi'en acted swiftly, changing his shoes and running to Lu Shizhen's painting.
She seemed to always be filled with admiration for her sister. Just looking at her like that, she turned around and asked, "What a beautiful sunset! Sister, can you paint one for me too?"
"Huh?" Lu Shizhen was taken aback by the sudden request.
"Draw me one, sister. I want a painting as beautiful as this too." No one dislikes beautiful things, especially Lu Shi'en, particularly since the person who created this beautiful picture was her sister, she really wanted it.
A breeze blew in from the open door, ruffling Xu Shiyue's long hair, which was still in the entryway.
The girl's movements slowed inexplicably as she changed her shoes, until she heard Lu Shizhen reply, "It's not that it's impossible."
Lu Shizhen had drawn pictures for others in her original world before, and even occasionally took on drawings to earn some money.
Looking at Lu Shi'en, who was gazing at her with longing eyes, she couldn't help but think about the issue of this little girl's moral education. Taking this opportunity, she said, "As long as you promise me to study hard and not think about those things, I can draw for you."
"I promise, sister!" Lu Shi'en readily agreed, then added, "But you have to promise to paint me just as exquisitely as this one, and I want the little pigeons on that tree over there too!"
The little girl's voice was as unruly and willful as ever, and her bright eyes were filled with joy and excitement.
Xu Shiyue listened silently to the sound of the wind, which then carried Lu Shizhen's soft laughter.
Somewhat helpless, yet also somewhat proud.
She had never heard a sound before.
"You little rascal, you have a sharp eye." Lu Shizhen looked at the pigeons she had hidden in the treetops, feeling a little smug that her little secret had been discovered. "My drawing is pretty good, isn't it?"
"Of course!" Lu Shi'en nodded, praising unconditionally. "Sister's painting is super beautiful, the colors are gorgeous, and the composition is perfect! I've never seen anyone use complementary colors so beautifully as sister!"
The wind suddenly stopped, leaving only a slight chill of autumn lingering by the girl's ear.
The small entryway light fell on her, and her eyes, tinged with a grayish hue, seemed somewhat vacant.
As Xu Shiyue listened to Lu Shien and Lu Shizhen's conversation, the oil painting hanging in her sight, like the black dress in the mall, blurred into an indistinct outline in her vision.
The surging seawater splashed onto the parched soil, and after days of accumulation, it finally seeped into the seeds buried deep in the soil.
The solid soil barrier cracked, emitting a faint yet deafening sound, and tender shoots broke through the soil seal, unfurling their leaves amidst the desolation.
Xu Shiyue suddenly felt a feeling called "jealousy".
Whether they are members of school clubs or members of the Lu family.
She was so jealous of these people, jealous that they could see Lu Shizhen paint on the canvas.
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