sinovels Chapter 12 We're even now
Chapter 12 We're even now
The curtain of the fitting room was gently lifted a crack, and Ye Yixian clutched the hem of her clothes, not daring to step out for a long time.
She was dressed in the simplest and most elegant new styles carefully selected by the sales staff, without any fancy decorations, which perfectly suited Ye Yixian's temperament.
But this otherwise ordinary new outfit made her feel tense and uneasy when she wore it.
She looked at her faded old clothes and then at her brand-new clothes, and immediately felt the difference.
She had forgotten when she last bought new clothes.
She felt that she was poor and didn't deserve her clean clothes. She was afraid that she would get them dirty if she moved around, and even more afraid that Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe would notice her awkwardness.
"Little sister, come out and look in the mirror, you look really pretty." The waiter urged softly from the side, his tone exceptionally patient.
Ye Yixian bit her lip lightly, and reluctantly stepped out of the fitting room. Her head was lowered, her eyes only daring to stare at the ground, her hands tightly clenched on the sides of her jeans, her shoulders slightly hunched, as if she wanted to shrink herself into a ball.
She dared not look in the mirror, much less meet the gazes of Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe. Her heart was filled with the embarrassment of feeling out of place, and she felt like a thief who had stolen someone else's clothes.
Lu Yuan looked up and his eyes lit up slightly.
Ye Yixian has a good figure and carries off this fashionable women's clothing very well.
He didn't offer any deliberate praise, but simply said, "It suits you well, the cut is good, and it makes you look smart. She should like it."
Gao Zhe immediately understood and replied with a smile, his tone relaxed and sincere: "Hey, not bad. Don't look down, look up at yourself in the mirror, you look great."
Both of them spoke in a calm and natural tone, without any pity or mockery, as if they were casually chatting about an ordinary matter. However, it was this unintentional recognition that touched Ye Yixian's sensitive heart.
She hesitated for a moment, then slowly raised her head, her gaze falling on the full-length mirror in front of her.
The girl in the mirror was no longer the one wearing tattered clothes and looking away; she looked refreshed and energetic.
She subconsciously straightened her slightly hunched back, and a small crack quietly appeared in the thick shell of inferiority in her heart.
"I...I'll try another one?" she asked softly, her voice no longer as tense as before, but with a hint of probing.
"Of course we have to keep trying." Lu Yuan nodded slightly, his tone remaining calm.
Ye Yixian carried another set of clothes into the fitting room again. This time, her movements were noticeably faster, and most of her anxiety had dissipated.
After changing her clothes, she no longer lowered her head and avoided eye contact, but instead stood in front of the mirror and quietly examined herself.
Wearing clothes with more modern styles and patterns completely changes a person's aura.
She had never seen herself so clean and tidy.
There was a moment when I thought how wonderful it would be if this outfit were mine.
It's warm and stylish, and you'll never have to shiver from the cold morning air again when you wear it.
Of course, after a brief moment of self-indulgence, reality reminded her that these clothes would never belong to her.
She was just trying on clothes, simply picking out suitable styles for another girl.
After that, she tried a few more sets.
Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe were quite satisfied. Some styles were too exaggerated. Although she could pull them off, they weren't suitable for students, so Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe didn't choose them.
Lu Yuan decided to pick out two spring/summer outfits, plus a winter coat.
Since Ye Yixian tried on all the clothes, I simply asked her, "Which ones do you think are better?"
Ye Yixian asked in surprise, "Are you asking me?"
"What else? Tell me your opinion, and I'll take it into consideration."
"Um... I think these two are fine."
Ye Yixian chose them all according to her preferences. Although these clothes were not for her, it did not stop her from liking them.
"Yes, I think these are pretty good too." Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction and asked the waiter to pack them up.
Soon, Lu Yuan finished paying the bill, which came to a total of 200 yuan. He also received a cute little bear plush toy as a gift.
More than ten years later, the same style might cost five or six hundred, so Lu Yuan really liked the prices of this era.
After leaving the clothing store, Ye Yixian reverted to her original appearance, once again becoming that slightly slovenly, old-fashioned delinquent girl.
However, the trip was not without its rewards; at least she learned that she looked quite good after cleaning herself up.
This made her determined that once she was able to earn money, she would definitely take good care of herself.
"Alright, you've helped me try on the clothes, we're even now." Lu Yuan looked at Ye Yixian and said calmly.
Ye Yixian felt a little lonely. This meant that she would have to live a life of uncertainty about where her next meal would come from, and most importantly, she would be all alone again.
Despite feeling a slight reluctance in her heart, she still said nonchalantly, "Okay, we're even."
And so we parted ways, without any unnecessary sentimentality.
After they all left, Jiang Yiqing immediately pulled Xu Lingjing to the clothing store counter, a forced smile on her face, and asked the sales assistant, "Miss, what were those people buying? Did they take a long time to choose?"
Seeing their exquisite attire, the waiter didn't think much of it and truthfully said, "That young man bought several sets of our latest women's clothing, saying he wanted to give them to a girl with a similar figure to the one trying on the clothes."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yiqing's eyes lit up.
He immediately turned to Xu Lingjing, fawning over her, "Lingjing, it's definitely for you! You and Ye Yixian have similar figures, Lu Yuan clearly has your eye on you and wants to surprise you!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Lingjing couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly, but she deliberately put on a disdainful expression, curled her lips, and said in a light tone, "You think you can get rid of me with a few clothes? I don't even want them."
Despite saying that, her eyes were filled with barely concealed glee, and she was already overjoyed.
She was certain that Lu Yuan's coldness and distance towards her lately were all a way of spite, something he was deliberately putting on for her to see.
He clearly still couldn't let go of her, otherwise why would he have gone out of his way to find Ye Yixian, who had a similar figure to her, to try on clothes and even bought several sets? He was holding back a big surprise, wanting to find an opportunity to give her a surprise and make her happy.
The women's clothing sold in the central shopping mall is all at the forefront of fashion, and many girls want to buy it but can't bear to part with it.
If Lu Yuan gives her a ride, it will definitely make many girls envious.
Seeing this, Jiang Yiqing flattered her even more, saying, "That's right, what nice clothes hasn't our Lingjing worn? But Lu Yuan is really thoughtful to pick out such trendy clothes for you. It seems your charm is irresistible."
Xu Lingjing did not refute, but simply tossed her hair in a seemingly calm manner, while the smile on her lips became more and more obvious, filled with self-indulgence.
Before she knew it, she was already fantasizing about Lu Yuan bringing her new clothes to apologize.