19. It’s All Your Fault!
“Lots of pretty dresses?”
Ruo Xiaoxi’s eyes lit up at the keyword, but she quickly shook her head, resisting the temptation. “No, um, I shouldn’t…”
“They’re really pretty dresses. If you like cosplay, I have a few outfits that would suit you perfectly. Come on, I think you’d look absolutely stunning in them,” Xia Zhibai urged.
“But… but, didn’t you say there were people at your house today? I, I can get a little loud sometimes, and I might disturb your parents. We might get caught…”
“Yes, Xiaoxi’s voice is quite lovely when we play games together~ So delightful.”
Seeing Xia Zhibai’s reminiscent expression, Ruo Xiaoxi covered her face. “Don’t think about that!”
“But I didn’t say coming to my house meant that, did I? I’m just inviting you to try on some dresses, maybe take some photos, that’s all.”
“Is that so…” Ruo Xiaoxi had a nagging feeling she was being tricked.
“Besides, no one’s actually home. I thought my parents were coming back, but it turned out to be Aunt Chen, coming to clean. She called me at noon to ask for the code to the spare key box.”
“Sister Xia has a maid? So impressive…”
It was already obvious from the fact that she lived alone in a hundred-plus square meter apartment.
And it wasn’t even rented; her family owned it. Ruo Xiaoxi had seen pictures of Xia Zhibai’s actual home, a multi-story villa with a garden, spacious and luxurious, with incredibly high ceilings.
The villa was exquisitely decorated with high-end furnishings. There was even a photo of Xia Zhibai’s parents sitting on the sofa. Her father, wearing a suit and glasses, looked like a distinguished gentleman.
Her mother, in an elegant long dress, had a sophisticated hairstyle that Ruo Xiaoxi associated with wealthy women. Leaning against her husband, she looked like an intelligent and graceful woman.
Whenever Ruo Xiaoxi recalled that photo, she felt a shiver of fear. If those parents knew she had “played” with their daughter, she would be in deep trouble.
Wuwuwu, the blood of a rich young lady was delicious, but dangerous!
“So, if you’re my girlfriend, you won’t have to worry about food or clothing. I’ll be responsible for working hard, and you can be responsible for being beautiful and caring, and, you know, warming the bed at night~”
“So, I, I just need to, uh, perform my wifely duties, right?”
“That’s not what I meant. I’m just saying if Xiaoxi doesn’t want to work, you can relax and let me take care of you. Of course, if you have dreams you want to pursue, I’ll fully support you. That way you won’t be bored and can gain a sense of accomplishment, right?”
Wow, so working was just for the “experience.” Was this how rich people thought? She could easily support Ruo Xiaoxi, no problem.
How did that saying go? I don’t lack money, I just want a relationship.
Being kept, just being a cute little wife at home, warming the bed, wearing white stockings and dangling her pretty little feet, waiting to please her older sister when she returned home.
No need to worry about a job after graduation, just living a life of leisure, playing games, pursuing hobbies for a sense of accomplishment. Wasn’t that a dream life?
If Ruo Xiaoxi were an ordinary girl, she might actually be tempted.
But she wasn’t an ordinary girl. She was Ruo Xiaoxi, a unique firework. No one could try to rein in this freedom-loving little white foal.
Time to steer the conversation back on track! Overtime? No, she wouldn’t allow it. She would end this game right here!
“Um, about trying on the dresses… Sister Xia, look at how beautiful the fireworks are tonight, and we’re here together, just the two of us. Shouldn’t you, you know, do something?”
Ruo Xiaoxi decided to take a direct approach, hinting that Xia Zhibai should confess.
Xia Zhibai blinked, thought for a moment, then her eyes lit up, and she gently lifted Ruo Xiaoxi’s chin with a smile. “Little glutton, do you want to kiss me again?”
“Huh? No, no, that’s not what I meant, I meant…” Ruo Xiaoxi blushed.
“Hmm…? Didn’t you say ‘do something’? But sure, if you want my affection, I’ll fill you up with it when we get back.”
Eh—???
Damn, the fireworks were over, the perfect confession opportunity missed.
Oh well, she would try on the pretty dresses at Sister Xia’s place. There would be other opportunities. Since Xia Zhibai hadn’t confessed, Ruo Xiaoxi didn’t feel the pressure of commitment.
It wasn’t like she wanted to see those pretty dresses or anything.
What was wrong with a girl liking pretty things!?
So, after the fireworks, Ruo Xiaoxi foolishly followed Xia Zhibai home.
Practice makes perfect; she had memorized the way to Xia Zhibai’s apartment.
“There are more than ten dresses, all in the closet. You can try them on in front of the mirror.”
“More than ten… is this the confidence of a rich person?”
Ruo Xiaoxi had to admit she was a little envious, but not inferior.
Her family might not be rich, but they were harmonious and happy. Her parents and relatives were healthy, and she had a younger sister who was growing up alongside her.
She didn’t know the joys of the rich, but she knew the simple happiness of an ordinary family.
Seeing Xia Zhibai leave her alone in the room, Ruo Xiaoxi suddenly felt uneasy. “Where are you going, Sister Xia?” she asked softly.
“I… I’m going to change…” Xia Zhibai’s face was slightly flushed.
“Why?” Ruo Xiaoxi asked innocently, sitting on the bed.
Xia Zhibai threw a damp, cold piece of fabric at Ruo Xiaoxi’s face. It was good to change out of rain-soaked clothes, but wait, what was this?
Xia Zhibai’s cheeks burned. Seeing Ruo Xiaoxi’s innocent look, she became even angrier. Was she pretending to forget about those little white fish tickling her calves under the milk tea shop table?
“Still asking! It’s all your fault!”
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