Chapter 230 - 230 Makeup
230 Makeup
Shen Xi did not know why Guan Lei was suddenly willing to receive treatment, but it was a good thing he agreed.
Maybe she would not need to return to the observation room if Guan Lei’s condition improved. That way, their relationship would return to being classmates, nothing more and nothing less.
Shen Xi silently changed into her pajamas and lay in bed, dazed.
Guan Lei knew that Shen Xi was unhappy, but he could not understand why. Why was she still unhappy despite him agreeing to go for treatment?
Indeed, a woman’s thoughts were known to her alone.
Still, when Guan Lei said they would sleep with their hands holding each other, Shen Xi had reached out, not kicking up a fuss.
Joy bloomed in his heart as he clasped Shen Xi’s soft little hand.
Guan Lei seemed to have recovered much of his charm after a few good days of sleep.
Surprised, Zhao Yuan looked at Guan Lei and exclaimed, “You look better than you were two days ago; I just noticed.”
Guan Lei peeked at Shen Xi and said happily, “Oh? I just slept well, that’s all.”
Zhao Yuan followed Guan Lei’s line of sight and fixed her eyes on Shen Xi. She teased, “Looks like it’s the power of love. Tsk, tsk. I’m so jealous.”
Shen Xi shot Zhao Yuan a warning look, to which her friend gestured that her lips were sealed.
Liu Cheng laughed contemptuously. “Love between the poor, it’s nothing special. What is there to show off? Shen Xi isn’t like Xue’er, who has met the parents whom she loves. That’s right. Today is Old Master Xiang’s birthday; we’ll go to his birthday banquet to wish him well later. Xue’er is going as Xiang Cheng’s fiancée.”
Liu Cheng raised her voice on purpose and said to Shen Xi, “Young Master Xiang even gave Xue’er a limited-edition piece of jewelry, asking her to wear it for the celebrations. I’m sure everyone knows what it means.”
When the students around heard Liu Cheng mention Old Master Xiang, they gathered around her with no small amount of envy. Those who could attend Old Master Xiang’s birthday banquet were not ordinary people, not to mention that Jiang Xue was going as Xiang Cheng’s fiancée.
Listening to the envy and praise of the people around her, Jiang Xue felt like her social status had already improved, and she became even more disdainful of Shen Xi and Guan Lei’s public display of affection.
Liu Cheng was right. No matter how good Guan Lei was to Shen Xi, there was only so much he could provide. Worthless trinkets and worthless shows of love.
How could he compare with Xiang Cheng, who could give her limited-edition jewelry like they were pieces of candy? In the future, she would enjoy the best dresses and the most exotic clothes money could buy. She would lead a luxurious life, much more substantial than the cheap love he heaped on Shen Xi.
Shen Xi eyed Jiang Xue from the corner of her eye and smirked. The greater one’s delight, the more painful it would be when one stumbled and fell.
Jiang Xue and Liu Cheng did not attend the afternoon classes. Word of mouth indicated they had gone to get a makeover at a beauty salon to make it in time for the birthday party.
From this, it could be seen how important the banquet was to them.
This time, Old Master Xiang’s birthday banquet would be held at Kunlun Hotel, owned by Jiang Lun’s company. To please Old Master Xiang, Jiang Lun even waived the venue fees, paying on the Xiang family’s behalf to forge stronger ties between the Jiang and Xiang families.
No one dared to make a mistake, whether it was Jiang Lun, Xia Chun, or Jiang Xue. All they needed was a good word from Old Master Xiang, and the marriage between Jiang Xue and Xiang would go smoothly.
Jiang Xue sat in a luxurious private room in Kunlun Hotel, dressed to the nines. Even her makeup was exquisite.
Someone knocked on the door. Jiang Xue let out a sigh of relief and smiled. Gracefully, she said, “Come in.”
She had thought it would be Xiang Cheng, but it turned out to be Liu Cheng. Jiang Xue’s face fell, and her mood worsened when she saw Liu Cheng’s exquisite makeup and gorgeous dress.
“Chengcheng, you look pretty good today.” Jiang Xue’s eyes were fixed on Liu Cheng’s clothes. Her voice was faint, but Liu Cheng could sense the unhappiness in her tone.
Liu Cheng was no fool. She knew Jiang Xue was implying something with her words. She immediately knelt by Jiang Xue’s legs and said, “Xue’er, I’m not as pretty as you. I am the Ugly Duckling to your Snow White.”
Jiang Xue felt a lot better after hearing Liu Cheng’s praise.
However, it was far from enough. Jiang Xue snorted coldly and said, “You have good taste, but your clothes, makeup, and hairdo are all lacking! I know just the stylist to help you improve your look. I’m sure it’ll help.”