Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Shu Pan followed Ye Xiaomengâs instructions, took a nice bath and changed into a dress that Ye Xiaomeng bought her previously. She decided to enjoy her night out too.
The dress was red, and the close-fitting cut accentuated her curves.
Shu Pan wore her hair down. Her clear eyes were elegant yet sexy. Her skin was delicate, and she looked tranquil and relaxed.
She wore light makeup to complement her dress. The whole getup made her look radiant and vibrant.
Ye Xiaomeng was shocked when she saw Shu Pan. âGirl, you really canât judge a book by its cover. You should show off your good figure more. Itâs true that clothes make the man.â
Ye Xiaomengâs expression amused Shu Pan, so she joked back, âYouâre exaggerating. I look the same. How attractive can I be after giving birth?â âLetâs go on a date.â Ye Xiaomeng held her arm.
Ye Xiaomeng had on bright makeup, but she didnât look tacky. She wore a short skirt that showed off her long and slender legs.
The two of them were a sight to behold as they walked together in public, turning many heads.
Ye Xiaomeng brought Shu Pan to a buffet restaurant that had just opened. It was a recommendation from Ye Xiaomengâs colleague.
âXiaomeng, this place looks very high-end. Will it be very expensive?
âDonât worry. This place just opened not long ago and is quite hot now. My colleague gave me two vouchers. Itâs very cheap after the discount. You can eat without worry.â Ye Xiaomeng looked at Shu Pan. They used to splurge on meals before, but Shu Panâs heart ached now when she ate out.
Life had taken its toll on her.
âAlright, but just this once.â Shu Pan exhorted. It was too expensive. She felt the pinch even with just one meal here.
The two of them found a table and then each took a plate to pick up delicious food from the buffet table.
âThere are really all kinds of people these days. Why eat here if you are too stingy to fork out the money? So embarrassing.â
Seated at the next table were two well-dressed women. They seemed to have heard the conversation between Ye Xiaomeng and Shu Pan, and that was why they were mocking her.
Ye Xiaomeng flew into a rage when she heard that. Fortunately, Shu Pan held her back.
âThey didnât name names. Their mouths belong to them. Just let them say whatever they want.â Shu Pan didnât want any trouble. Life was complicated enough as it was.
âYou donât say. Itâs true. Many people donât know their limits. They think that just by coming here to eat, they can snag themselves a rich husband.â The other girl at the next table said. n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âSpeaking of rich husbands, the prospect your mother introduced to you is top-notch. Iâm so jealous. Youâd better hang on to him.â The girl opposite her said with a smile.
Her friend replied shyly, âYou are so bad. I know I shouldnât have told you. Itâs still a distant light on the horizon.â
âWhy didnât you ask him to join us for dinner tonight?â The two of them chatted as if they were the only people at the restaurant.
âHeâs gone on a business trip. I think itâs France.â Ever since Hu Shanshanâs blind date with He Ming, she often found all kinds of excuses to get close to him.
But He Ming had been avoiding her, saying that he was busy. She finally couldnât take it anymore and went to He Mingâs house with the excuse of visiting his mother when she was really there to check if he was really that busy.
He Mingâs mother told her that He Ming had been very busy lately and had just left for France on a business trip.
Only then did she believe that he wasnât avoiding her on purposes.
She was determined to get He Ming even if he was interested in someone else. He wasnât married yet, so nothing was for certain..