Bai Xiaoruo and Ji Shushu arranged to meet at a coffee shop near the school.
There were no classes in the afternoon, so Ji Shushu was free to run out.
Because it's winter, people wear a lot of clothes, which can conveniently cover up the scars on Bai Xiaoruo's arms and the bandages that haven't been removed yet.
Bai Xiaoruo's right hand is not very flexible yet, and it still hurts when she picks up something with too much force. Since she is just out for a cup of coffee, she mostly uses her left hand to hold the cup.
Ji Shushu brought a beautifully crafted gift box, which she placed directly on the table upon arrival. When she saw Bai Xiaoruo, she happily gave her a hug.
"Xiaobai, what's wrong with you? When did you become so weak? You took so many days off to get sick. I was so worried about you."
"I'm out now, don't worry, I'll be going back to school tomorrow."
"That's good. By the way," Ji Shushu pushed the gift box on the table closer to Bai Xiaoruo, "open it and take a look. My brother paid for it, but I picked it out for you. It's custom-made and one of a kind in the world."
"What is this? You've really gone to so much trouble, Brother Ziqian. I feel so bad."
It was clearly Ji Ziqian's birthday, but he was giving Bai Xiaoru a gift instead. Bai Xiaoru couldn't understand what was going on.
She untied the ribbon binding the box, and when she opened it, a white chiffon dress studded with sparkling diamonds came into Bai Xiaoruo's view. Inside, there was also a thick, pure white otter fur jacket, and the brooch was also uniquely shaped like a gardenia, made entirely of pure crystal and handcrafted, extremely dazzling.
Such beautiful clothes, any girl would be tempted, they're just so gorgeous.
It not only keeps you warm in winter, but also adds a touch of sexiness and sweetness.
Bai Xiaoruo's gaze was completely drawn to the two pieces of clothing.
I stroked it carefully again and again, reluctant to let go. The soft fur felt so nice to touch. I thought it would be even warmer to wear it.
"It's so beautiful."
"Hehe, that's because I have good taste. If it were my idiot brother choosing, he would definitely spend ages trying to figure it out. He has no idea how to please girls, he's so stupid."
"Brother Ziqian isn't as bad as you say. I think Brother Ziqian is pretty good."
"Oh my, look at you, you're starting to protect your own now, Xiaobai, it seems you're definitely going to be my sister-in-law."
"Shushu, here we go again! I've already told you that Ziqian and I aren't what you think. This time, I was just celebrating Ziqian's birthday with him, simply hanging out with friends. Don't overthink it."
"Tch~" Ji Shushu pouted and silently drank the coffee in her cup. "Well, since you like it, Xiaobai, then accept it. It's my brother's birthday tomorrow, so you can wear it. I've already dry-cleaned it for you beforehand, so it's absolutely clean. Come to my house tomorrow, and I'll give you a beautiful makeover. If my brother sees it, he'll definitely be smitten."
"Look at what you're saying, it's not that exaggerated."
Bai Xiaoruo was actually quite looking forward to it, after all, the dress and jacket were really beautiful, and she was curious to see what she would look like wearing them.
***
At 7:00 a.m. sharp, after having breakfast at home, Bai Xiaoruo took the dress and jacket that Ji Shushu had given her yesterday and went out.
This outfit is more suitable for formal occasions; you don't need to dress up too elaborately when you're out catching a train.
Upon arriving at the Ji family home, Bai Xiaoruo was greeted by a servant. Ji's mother, still dressed as a noblewoman, smiled and pulled Bai Xiaoruo to sit on the sofa.
"Xiao Ruo, it's been a long time. You've become even more beautiful."
"Auntie, you flatter me. I've been too busy lately. I'll definitely come to visit you more often when I have time."
"well."
Seeing that Bai Xiaoruo hadn't come up yet, Ji Shushu, the little matchmaker, got anxious. As soon as she saw Bai Xiaoruo downstairs, she excitedly pulled her upstairs, saying that they had to hurry and chat for another time, as today was her brother's most important day.
Ji Shushu was incredibly busy today, serving as Bai Xiaoruo's makeup artist and stylist. She meticulously dressed Bai Xiaoruo up. Looking at herself in the mirror, Bai Xiaoruo couldn't help but feel inferior. They were both girls, but Shushu's makeup techniques were vastly different from her own casual light makeup.
Shushu, even if she doesn't become a painter, it would be great if she became a makeup artist.
After helping Bai Xiaoruo change her clothes, do her hair and makeup, Ji Shushu, not wanting Bai Xiaoruo to leave so quickly, told her to wait for her in the room first. Then she ran to Ji Ziqian's room.
Ji Ziqian was dressed much more casually today, wearing a khaki mid-length trench coat over a formal suit, and his hairstyle was also casual and unrestrained, without any major embellishment.
Ji Ziqian stood in front of the mirror in his room, feeling unusually nervous. In his pocket was a small, sapphire blue brocade box containing a platinum ring he had prepared to give to Bai Xiaoruo. He planned to confess his love to her again tonight when the time was right. If she was willing to become his girlfriend, he would take out the brocade box and put the ring on her finger.
"Oh dear, brother, are you all ready? You're making me so anxious! Have you memorized all the lines I asked you to? Don't get so excited when you see Xiaobai later that you'll say the wrong thing again!" Ji Shushu rushed in.
Ji Ziqian looked helplessly at his younger sister. Today was supposed to be his birthday, the day he was supposed to confess his feelings, but Ji Shushu was acting even more serious than him. "Shushu, actually I think it's okay not to say those lines. I think they're a bit too cheesy."
A week ago, Ji Shushu compiled all the sentences she had copied from several books on love and gave them to Ji Ziqian, telling him to read them carefully and memorize them, as they would surely win Bai Xiaoruo's heart.
But Ji Ziqian looked at it for a long time and tried to recite it, but he still couldn't say it. What "my darling" and "my sweetheart" were not like his usual style at all.
If he really told Bai Xiaoruo these things, wouldn't it be too strange? Wouldn't she be touched, or would she just laugh at him to death?
"What? You're not going to say it? There are so many classic lines, why aren't you saying them? Bro, although your dear little sister thinks you are indeed quite handsome, looks aren't everything! If you're all dumbfounded, no wonder Xiaobai won't be interested in you! Be careful you don't end up a bachelor for life!" Ji Shushu warned solemnly with a serious expression.
"Shushu, are you really my sister? How can you curse your brother like that?" Ji Ziqian was extremely embarrassed. In short, he really couldn't say those messy lines. Even if he said them on the day of the confession, he couldn't bring himself to express the right emotions.
"Shushu? Where did you go? When is it okay for me to come out?" Bai Xiaoruo was getting impatient waiting in Ji Shushu's room. She opened the door and walked into the corridor, wanting to find Ji Shushu.
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