When Tang Qi got up, it was already past ten in the morning. This was indeed not early, but it wasn't too late for today's goals.
Today's objective is to meet Lu Zhe and Xue Xiaodie and have lunch.
With another person joining the group, lunch became less important, and spending time with Lu Zhe wasn't the most crucial thing either. The most important thing was to hold her own against her potential rival, and even clearly outmaneuver her.
Miss Tang opened her wardrobe and began to carefully select items.
She first chose a Harajuku-style candy-colored mini skirt that she was more used to, and after putting it on, she stood in front of the mirror and tied her hair into pigtails.
At the same time, Tang Qi recalled the dressing style of that potential love rival.
"She seems to have a pure and innocent style, white stockings with a JK skirt... But which type does Lu Zhe actually like? Sweet and cool or pure and innocent?"
This problem is quite troubling for Miss Tang.
Because in their past relationship, Lu Zhe had always encouraged her, encouraging her to wear what she wanted, do what she liked, and not to care too much about other people's opinions. Through that long-term, gentle encouragement, Tang Qi gradually opened her heart to him and slowly overcame her withdrawn and socially anxious habits. But as for what Lu Zhe truly liked, she really wasn't sure.
But upon closer reflection, she did recall a certain style of dress. She was certain that Lu Zhe would like it, but it was definitely something she couldn't wear out in public.
In fact, even at her 'most daring' moment, she never wore those clothes in public. Instead, she only wore them at home when playing with Lu Zhe, after all...
"No, that maid outfit is way too much!"
Tang Qi shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off the slightly crazy idea. But when she stopped and looked in the mirror, she couldn't help but imagine—if she really put on a maid outfit, appeared in front of Lu Zhe, and said 'Master', would she be able to win him over on the spot?
As far as I can remember, he always seemed unable to stand it whenever I called him that...
She clenched her small fists and stood in front of the mirror, lost in thought. All that flashed before her eyes were the unspeakable scenes she and he had shared.
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It's lunchtime.
Lu Zhe left his workstation and walked out of the company office. Sure enough, he saw that familiar figure in front of the elevator.
Today, Xue Xiaodie is dressed in a JK uniform again, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and a light blue plaid pleated skirt. The style is simple, but it perfectly highlights the youthful feeling of the girl.
Her hairstyle was the same as always: her smooth long hair was braided into a princess braid like a flower wreath, gathered at the back of her head, and decorated with a butterfly-shaped hair clip, which made her look both pure and lively.
But Xue Xiaodie today was indeed different from usual. Because she had taken off her glasses.
Not only had she taken off her glasses, but Lu Zhe noticed that the girl's eyes looked exceptionally bright. Unlike her previous somewhat reserved style, she was remarkably captivating today.
“You…” Lu Zhe stood in front of her, stunned, not knowing what to say.
Xue Xiaodie pointed to her face and smiled sweetly, "Does it look good? I'm wearing contact lenses today."
After a two-second pause, Lu Zhe's Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
He whispered, "It's beautiful, really beautiful."
Xue Xiaodie: "Shall we go down now? Is Miss Tang waiting for us downstairs?"
During our WeChat conversation last night, she already knew who she would be facing extra this afternoon. She specifically switched from her glasses to contact lenses today, naturally in preparation for the upcoming confrontation.
Lu Zhe: "Yes, she should be downstairs."
The elevators were already crowded at noon, so the two chose to take the stairs. They chatted casually for a few minutes as they walked down.
Then we reached the bottom layer.
On the ground floor of this office building, there is a coffee shop. The coffee shop is small, with only a bar counter, behind which is the coffee-making area, three small round tables, and matching chairs.
When Lu Zhe and Xue Xiaodie walked over, Tang Qi was sitting at one of the round tables, sipping her latte.
He noticed that Miss Tang was somewhat different today.
Tang Qi's dress today seemed simpler than before. Of course, the style was still exquisite, but the colors were only black and white, creating a much more harmonious visual effect. Moreover, beneath the black and white dress, her slender legs were encased in black knee-high stockings.
The black thigh-high stockings were pulled up above the knee, revealing smooth skin on the legs between the hem of the skirt and the top of the stockings—isn't this the ever-present "absolute territory"?
Upon meeting his gaze, Tang Qi immediately jumped up and jogged over.
Perhaps it was because the little leather shoes and high socks made the young lady's legs appear slender that, for a moment, Lu Zhe even had a strange feeling. It was as if the person in front of him wasn't an 18-year-old girl, but a junior high school student who had been in school for at least three years.
"My apologies, my apologies..." Lu Zhe took a deep breath, silently reflecting. He wasn't a lolicon, so why was his heart racing?
Tang Qi stopped in front of him, with Xue Xiaodie behind him. So Lu Zhe stepped aside, placing them on either side of him.
Then he looked at the left and then at the right, and asked, "What would you like to eat for lunch?"
Tang Qi: "I'll listen to you!"
Xue Xiaodie: "I'm fine with anything."
The two girls spoke almost simultaneously, and their meanings were exactly the same.
After she finished speaking, Tang Qi and Xue Xiaodie exchanged a glance. They both felt a strong sense of threat. The difference was that Tang Qi was slightly surprised, while Xue Xiaodie was not surprised at all, but rather confident.
When Xue Xiaodie received the message last night, she understood—Lu Zhe hadn't thought things through when it came to love, and his thoughts were probably still a jumbled mess. Since that was the case, she decided not to play any tricks.
Seeing that the two women didn't seem to be focused on lunch, Lu Zhe made the decision for them: "Let's go to the restaurant in the back. It has two floors and a wider selection, including rice sets, noodles, dumplings, wontons, and more."
Xue Xiaodie smiled gently: "I'm fine with anything, no problem."
Tang Qi quickly added, "I'm fine with it too!"
"Let's go then." With that, Lu Zhe went out the door and headed towards the restaurant. The two girls followed him on either side.
For some reason, Lu Zhe felt that today's trip with the three of them was different from last night's. It seemed to have escalated from simple awkwardness to a subtle competition?
His feelings were rather complicated. He was a little conflicted, and there was definitely a bit of secret joy, but mostly he felt lost.
Upon reaching the restaurant entrance, Lu Zhe introduced, "The first floor has rice set meals, and the second floor has noodles. What would you like to eat?"
Xue Xiaodie countered, "Do you want to go to the first floor or the second floor?"
Lu Zhe: "First floor, I want to eat maocai (a type of Sichuan hot pot)."
Just as Xue Xiaodie was about to speak, Tang Qi interrupted, "I'll also go downstairs to eat maocai!"
Lu Zhe: "Maocai is spicy... Are you sure?"
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