Chapter 30 "You be the star, and I'll be your designer."
A week later on Saturday, Xia Ruoxin drove Qi Ying to Shi Yu's birthday party.
Shi Yu's birthday party was held at home. Originally, the two of them thought they had arrived early, after all, they came here right after closing the store after work. However, they did not expect that as soon as they arrived at the villa area, Shi Yu's door and yard were already surrounded by people.
The women were all wearing beautiful dresses, the men were in suits, and even the servants standing at the door of the villa were dressed very formally.
Xia Ruoxin looked at her and Qi Ying's casual clothes and said, "I told you to dress up, right? If we were dressed like this, people would think we were here to collect rags."
Qi Ying also looked down at his jeans, frowned and said, "Why don't we just put our things down and go."
Xia Ruoxin gloated and said, "Do you think you can get away?"
Qi Ying glanced at her.
"A Ying!"
Shi Yu's voice came from the yard. The two looked up and saw Shi Yu appear in front of everyone wearing the birthday dress designed by Qi Ying. The champagne-colored fabric set off her rosy face, and her slender waist was narrowed, but the exaggerated bow did not feel abrupt. In addition, she had put on exquisite makeup and hairstyle today, which made her look even more beautiful.
Everyone's eyes shifted to Shi Yu, and they were attracted by this pretty young lady.
Shi Yu came down the stairs holding her skirt and walked slowly to Qi Ying.
"You're here." Shi Yu smiled and said to her, "I thought you stood me up today."
Qi Ying lowered his eyes and looked at her, saying calmly: "There was a traffic jam today so I came a little late. This is a gift for you. I wish you a happy birthday."
Xia Ruoxin understood and handed the bag over.
But who would have thought that Shi Yu didn't even look at Xia Ruoxin, but grabbed Qi Ying's hand, smiled and said to her: "Ying, this is your first time to visit my home, I'll take you to see it!"
Qi Ying was dragged away by Shi Yu before she could react, leaving Xia Ruoxin alone with the bag in her hand. She was embarrassed about how to lift it up and put it back, then she touched her nose and walked into the villa dejectedly.
Shi Yu's house is really big, with a three-story villa and a huge yard. Even outdoors, there are five air conditioners facing the yard, for fear that the guests who are dressed in complicated clothes will get too hot.
As soon as you enter the first floor, there is a staircase that extends from the second floor like a catwalk. The living room is large and luxurious. In addition to the buffet, they even invited someone to play the piano. The melodious music and atmosphere made Qi Ying feel fresh. It was the first time she saw such a grand scene.
Shi Yu could see that Qi Ying was very satisfied, so he pinched the hem of her skirt and held her wrist, whispering in her ear, "Do you want to go to my room?"
Qi Ying glanced at her warily.
Shi Yu smiled and said, "Don't get the wrong idea. I want you to go look at my dressing room. There are many dresses designed for me by other designers. And I always feel that my outfit today is not very good. Can you give me some advice?"
There is nothing wrong with entering a girl's bedroom, but entering Shi Yu's bedroom is a different matter.
Qi Ying broke free from Shi Yu's hand, took a step back and said to her: "Ms. Shi is very beautiful today. I don't think you need my advice."
Shi Yu became a little unhappy when he saw that she was distancing herself from him. He reached out to grab Qi Ying again, but Qi Ying dodged again.
Shi Yu's face turned red, and he stood there looking at her with resentment.
Qi Ying coughed and said, "I'll go see where Ruoxin has gone. Your house is too big. Don't let her get lost if she turns back."
Shi Yu stomped his feet unhappily and shouted "Aying", Qi Ying turned around and hurried away. Shi Yu originally wanted to chase after him, but soon other guests he knew came over. Shi Yu had to greet those guests reluctantly and watched Qi Ying slip away.
After coming out of the hall, Qi Ying found Xia Ruoxin eating a buffet in the yard.
She walked over with a sullen face and asked her coldly, "Aren't you also a rich second-generation? Why do you look like you've never seen food before?"
Xia Ruoxin was startled by Qi Ying's elusive appearance and handed over the plate in her hand: "Try it, this roasted pigeon tastes really good. I don't know which store made it. I want to buy a few."
Qi Ying didn't answer it, turned around and sat down on the bench next to him.
Xia Ruoxin quickly picked up a few other things, then walked to Qi Ying and sat down. As she ate, she sighed, "Look, look, this yard is so beautiful, this house is so big. If you agree to Shi Yu's pursuit, you won't have to work hard for the rest of your life!"
Qi Ying rolled her eyes at her and said, "Do you want this blessing?"
Xia Ruoxin laughed and stuffed two more pieces of cake into her mouth.
Qi Ying was too lazy to pay attention to her.
After that, Shi Yu didn't know what tripped her up, and she didn't come to see Qi Ying until the birthday dinner started at 7 o'clock.
When the birthday dinner started, the servants invited all the guests in the yard to the first floor. Qi Ying and Xia Ruoxin were also invited there, but they arrived a little late and could only stand in the last row of the crowd.
All I could hear was the piano and violin playing music nearby. At the end of the stairs was Shi Yu, who was wearing a champagne-colored dress. Next to her stood a middle-aged woman in a cheongsam. The two looked somewhat alike, like mother and daughter.
Shi Yu raised his eyes and glanced at the crowd, and immediately saw Qi Ying standing in the crowd. He smiled at her, then slowly walked down the stairs from the second floor with his mother.
The crowd burst into thunderous applause, and Qi Ying also applauded.
Shi Yu lifted the hem of her skirt. She was elegant and calm. Standing on the commanding heights, she looked like a goddess looking down on everyone. She smiled confidently and was not at all stage fright in front of so many guests.
The lights, the music, everyone's eyes were focused on Shi Yu.
Today, she is the protagonist.
Qi Ying was shocked by this scene. She looked at Shi Yu's eyes and suddenly thought how beautiful Xing Xiaochu would be if she was standing in that position wearing the dress she made.
If only that little girl who dared not speak, was inferior and sensitive could one day shine like Shi Yu, wear the clothes designed for her by Qi Ying, and receive everyone's approving gazes.
How beautiful would Xing Xiaochu be like that?
Qi Ying's heart was restless because of her own thoughts. She stared blankly at Shi Yu who was walking slowly down the stairs, thinking of her as Xing Xiaochu. She seemed to see the timid child smiling at her gently, and then walking towards her little by little while holding up her skirt.
Xia Ruoxin stood in the crowd and looked at Shi Yu, saying with emotion: "The clothes you designed are beautiful. I think we can take this opportunity to advertise. Maybe we can get a few more orders. Don't you think so?"
But when Xia Ruoxin turned her head, Qi Ying, who was originally standing next to her, was gone.
After logging into the game, Qi Ying's mood has not yet calmed down.
She looked at the door of her house and took a few deep breaths before unlocking it.
As soon as he opened the door, Qi Ying saw Guazi playing with a little fish on the sofa. The kitten meowed excitedly when it saw Qi Ying, then looked at the height between the sofa and the ground, hesitating as to whether to jump down.
Xing Xiaochu came out of the kitchen when she heard the noise. She was holding a spatula in one hand and wearing a small brown apron with lace. She looked at Qi Ying with disbelief in her bright black eyes and asked in confusion, "Sister? Didn't you say you had something to do tonight so you wouldn't be going home?"
Qi Ying walked quickly to Xing Xiaochu and hugged her in his arms regardless of the fact that she was still holding a shovel in her hand.
Xing Xiaochu was startled, raised the spatula high and looked at her in surprise: "Sister, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm fine." Qi Ying held Xing Xiaochu's shoulders with her eyes shining, full of excitement and excitement that could not be concealed. She said to Xing Xiaochu: "Xiaochu, you go be a star!"
Xing Xiaochu: “!!!”
Qi Ying held her face in her hands, looked at her face which was stunningly beautiful even without makeup, and said to her confidently: "You be the star, and I will be your designer."
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The lights in the empty living room were shining brightly, and the originally noisy crowd faded away, leaving only a mess on the ground.
Shi Yu was sitting on the steps wearing that beautiful dress, holding a bottle of red wine and a goblet in her arms, drinking without any image.
Tonight, when she was standing on the steps and walking down, she saw Qi Ying's eyes shining as he looked at her. Shi Yu was very happy. She couldn't contain her excitement and a shy smile appeared on her face.
Shi Yu thought that Qi Ying must have fallen in love with him.
After all, who doesn’t like a girl who is rich, powerful, beautiful and devoted?
But Shi Yu never expected that in the next second, Qi Ying suddenly turned around and ran out, leaving the crowd and disappearing around the corner.
Yu was a little absent-minded throughout the entire birthday party. She couldn't even listen to the speeches of her parents and friends. The scene of Qi Ying turning around and running away after seeing such a shining her kept repeating in her mind.
It’s so hurtful to my self-esteem!
Shi Yu tilted his head back, took a gulp of wine, and began to cry.
She has been a little princess since she was a child. This is the first time she likes someone. How could she have expected that the other party would be so disrespectful and leave without saying anything!
"Qi Ying, you are such a bastard!" Shi Yu cried and cursed, "You scumbag!"
"I wanted to introduce you to the birthday party... You were staring at me with your eyes wide open, why did you just turn around and walk away!"
"What on earth is wrong with me that you don't like? I'm rich and pretty, and I pursue you so eagerly, but you really don't give me any face at all!"
"Qi Ying, Qi Ying you bastard, if I like you again in the future I will be a dog!"
Xia Ruoxin walked into the living room. She heard Shi Yu scolding his friend from afar. She picked her ears and looked at Shi Yu, who was sitting on the steps with his legs crossed and drinking red wine, a little embarrassedly, and walked over helplessly.
Shi Yu noticed someone in front of her, and looked up with tearful eyes. When she found out it was Xia Ruoxin, she looked away without interest.
Xia Ruoxin put the bag in her hand next to Shi Yu and said to her, "Happy birthday, Miss Shi. Here is the gift for you. If you want it, take it. If you don't want it, just throw it away. Anyway, I think you don't need it. I'll leave first."
"etc."
Shi Yu called her and said to Xia Ruoxin drunkenly, "Don't leave. Come here and scold Qi Ying with me."
Xia Ruoxin said awkwardly: "It's not good, right? After all, she is my friend."
Shi Yu said: "I'll give you money."
Xia Ruoxin immediately sat down next to Shi Yu and asked her, "How do you want me to scold you?"
Shi Yu handed her the red wine and said, "Drink with me. I'll give you 100,000 for one bottle, 20 for two bottles, and if you can drink five bottles, I'll give you 1 million directly."
So generous?
Although Xia Ruoxin was not short of money, she would not think that she had too much money. Moreover, Xia Ruoxin felt that this girl was quite pitiful. It was her birthday today and she had just broken up. She could not help but feel sympathy for her. She took the red wine from her and said, "Okay, I'll drink with you."
The next morning, when Xia Ruoxin woke up and looked at the unfamiliar ceiling and the person lying next to him, he felt that people really shouldn't drink too much alcohol.
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