Chapter 23, "Baby Bowl," what's with that horrible joke? He held her hand.
After leaving the barbecue restaurant, Xia Qingyang took Lu Lian'er to another Western restaurant.
To their surprise, the restaurant manager greeted them as soon as they stepped inside.
Xia Qingyang, with the arrogant demeanor of the second young master of the Xia family, assumed the manager was trying to curry favor with him.
"We want to go to a private room."
"Sorry!" the manager said, glancing at his phone. After confirming that it was indeed Xia Qingyang and Lu Lian'er, he coldly added, "I'm sorry, our restaurant is full and we cannot accept any more customers."
"What's going on?" Xia Qingyang frowned, taking Lu Lian'er's hand. "Let's go!"
I went to several restaurants in a row, but they were either booked out or full and there were no seats available.
Lu Lian'er sat pitifully in the passenger seat of the Land Rover, "Second Brother, have we offended someone? Otherwise, why are there so many coincidences today?"
Xia Qingyang's face was clouded with gloom, his eyes icy cold. "Damn it! If I find out who's behind this, I'll make sure they pay!"
Lu Lian'er sighed heavily, "Why don't we just go home..."
"This whole area is the city center. I refuse to believe that I'll be kicked out if I go to the suburbs for a meal!" Xia Qingyang started the car and headed towards the suburbs.
A sweet feeling rose in Lu Lian'er's heart as she gazed at Xia Qingyang's profile as he drove intently.
Her second brother still cared for her, treating her to a good meal to comfort her fragile heart after being hurt by Master Yang.
So, an hour later... Xia Mian saw Lu Lian'er's latest post on WeChat Moments.
A small children's bowl contains a few slices of roasted meat, and next to the children's bowl is a large bowl.
Add a picture of the countryside scenery and a barbecue platter!
The key is the copywriting!
"When I eat barbecue with my second brother, he coaxes me into having a baby bowl, and I get praised for every extra bite I take! My second brother is so good to me!"
Looking at the caption Lu Lian'er wrote, along with the photo of the barbecue restaurant, Xia Mian could guess that it was located in the suburbs.
Why did you go to the suburbs? To feed the mosquitoes?
Just as she was about to put her phone away, she saw a comment from her older brother, Xia Qinglin, under this post on WeChat Moments.
"Lian'er is still a baby after all, with a small appetite, and can't eat that much, so of course she has to use a baby bowl!"
Third brother Xia Qingfeng then replied, "Baby's mouth is so small, I'll feed baby next time. In your heart, Lian'er will always be a baby who never grows up."
Xia Mian's lips twitched as she watched, and she felt a chill run down her spine.
Is this some new trend in baby literature? Is it someone boasting about having a small appetite?
Lu Lian'er's WeChat message suddenly popped up: "Xia Mian, you must be very jealous when you see how much my three older brothers spoil me and prepare baby bowls for me, right?"
Xia Mian stared blankly at the message for a long while before replying, "Is it satisfying to objectify and weaken yourself?"
Lu Lian'er, enraged and embarrassed, sent a voice message: "Xia Mian, I know you're just jealous. You can't stand seeing me being doted on by my three older brothers!"
"Fine, you're pampered, so you're right." Xia Mian was speechless.
Lu Lian'er sent several voice messages in one go to show off, "My second brother specially drove me to a farmhouse in the suburbs for a barbecue. You've never had it before, have you?"
"He even tried to cheer me up, saying I was like his little kitten, much more lovable than you, you idiot!"
"Don't let my cold demeanor fool you, my second brother is actually incredibly warm-hearted! He spoils me rotten!"
Xia Mian found it laughable. In her past life, she was always hurt by Lu Lian'er's boastful words, and she would do everything she could to win the attention of her brothers, trying her best to please them, only to be met with their disgust and aversion.
In the end, he was physically and emotionally wounded, and died tragically in a no-man's-land.
In this lifetime, her heart is as still as water, and she will never again be swayed by Lu Lian'er's words.
She smiled and sent a voice message into her phone.
"What does 'baby bowl' mean? Is it showing off that it has three male masters? A good dog shouldn't eat too much of its master's food; it should be grateful for even a scrap of its master's food!"
"The dog food bowl is even smaller. Next time, I suggest putting a leash around your neck and having you eat under the table. Your masters will pamper you even more!"
After saying that, she tossed her phone aside and started working on a design on her computer.
Zhao Baoqi told her that it would be Madam Fu's birthday banquet in a while, and she would give the old lady a gift that she had designed herself.
Lu Lian'er was furious in the Xia family's room! Xia Mian actually dared to call her a dog!
She paced back and forth, a glint of malice flashing in her eyes. "You bitch, don't forget your mother's still in the nursing home!"
I refuse to believe I can't handle you.
...
LX's early autumn fashion show makes a dazzling debut!
The show was held in a European Gothic castle, highlighting the brand's emphasis on fashion and history.
The event was packed with celebrities and big names, boasting a powerful lineup.
Some wealthy socialites and heiresses are frequent guests at the fashion show!
Some minor internet celebrities or even obscure stars go to great lengths to get a ticket, doing everything they can to attend LX's show and boost their fashion sense and fame, trying to project an image of sophistication.
After all, LX's status in the fashion world is undeniable.
However, none of this has anything to do with Xia Mian.
As LX's diamond-level client, her and Zhao Baoqi's tickets had already been personally delivered to their door by the publicity director.
Zhao Baoqi picked out an LX dress for Xia Mian from the wardrobe. The dress was adorned with some rhinestones, very light, and could highlight Xia Mian's graceful figure.
"Mianmian, you are so beautiful!"
"You're beautiful too!" Xia Mian looked at Zhao Baoqi, who was wearing a short, strapless, light red dress that revealed her slender legs and high heels, looking charming and lovely.
The stylist had arrived at the Fu family manor long ago and had done the makeup and hair for the two girls.
Just as Zhao Baoqi was about to go into the garage to drive her Porsche, a stretched Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of her and Xia Mian.
Fu Yanshen's bodyguard, Chen Yu, got out of the car and opened the door. "Ladies, please!"
Xia Mian was stunned for a moment, and then she saw Fu Yanshen sitting with his long legs crossed.
He wasn't wearing a military uniform, but a black suit that hugged his tall, slender figure, making him look aloof and dignified!
His cold expression made it seem as if he were completely isolated from everyone else.
However, the moment he looked up at Xia Mian, his dark eyes narrowed, as if a surge of heat rushed into his brain, making his brain cells dance wildly.
In all his past lives combined, he had never seen Xia Mian so radiant, beautiful, and breathtaking!
This dress is practically tailor-made for her! Her slender waist isn't even as wide as his palm!
Her delicately made-up face was so beautiful it looked like it could be squeezed to release moisture, alluring and captivating.
His throat was dry. "Get in the car."
"Big brother, are you going to the show too?" Zhao Baoqi blinked in confusion. Didn't his older brother never participate in these kinds of events?
Because she was wearing a short dress, she nimbly jumped into the car and was about to turn around to take Xia Mian's hand when...
A large hand reached past her and grasped Xia Mianying's fair and jade-like hand.
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