Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 298: Chapter 280: Wei Shenmo

”Who was the one calling themselves a universally loved beauty just now?” Luo Qianqian patted Chang Xi’s arm, ”Actually, I don’t even know what my brother likes, but you understand more as you spend time together, right?”

”Try this on.” Chang Xi smiled, didn’t reply, but reached into a pile of clothes from when she was about ten years old and pulled out a cheongsam, ”I never liked dresses before, but Grandma made a lot, and I never wore them. Now that I’m older, I wish I could wear them, but I never get the chance.” Holding her oversized peasant outfit, Chang Xi burst into laughter until tears came.

”If you don’t wear them, it’s perfect, they’re all mine. If you don’t slim down, see that wooden box you’re holding? That’s mine too.” Luo Qianqian knew Chang Xi felt upset, but couldn’t comfort her; comforting her would only make it worse. It was better to crack a joke instead.

”Who’s not wearing them? Humph, wait till I slim down. I’ll parade in front of you every day, wearing pretty little dresses.” Chang Xi swung her fist fiercely and earnestly put down the box she was holding, ”Once I’ve slimmed down, I can lift you with just one hand as well.”

”Blah, blah, blah.” Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes and nonchalantly took off her t-shirt right in front of Chang Xi to change.

”A bit loose. It seems you were quite chubby as a kid~” Luo Qianqian chuckled secretly.

”You were just slow to develop, and Grandma had never seen me this big, could it possibly fit right?” Chang Xi shook her head, ”When I was five, Grandma fell ill, and she passed away when I was seven. Most of these clothes were made during those two years, only the ones from before we were ten were made when Grandma was still well.”

Luo Qianqian paused, somewhat able to tell which ones were made after the illness. It wasn’t that the post-illness clothes were flawed, but their colors—before the illness, the colors used were very elegant, like the pale cyan one Luo Qianqian was wearing. The post-illness colors were clearly warmer and more vibrant.

”You still look better thinner.” Chang Xi watched Luo Qianqian in her cheongsam and sighed quietly.

”That’s because I’m also lovable.” Luo Qianqian replied instinctively.

Chang Xi smiled as she folded the clothes Luo Qianqian had changed from, ”Then keep wearing it; it’s good that your clothes got dirty too.”

Remembering what Wild Wolf had said earlier, Luo Qianqian didn’t argue and nodded. After all, the clothes on her were comfortable and attractive—everyone has a love for beauty.

”Xiao Xi!!!” A loud voice carried up to the second floor. Upon hearing it, Chang Xi made a soured face, ”Why is my dad back at this time?” but still responded loudly, ”Coming!!!”

Luo Qianqian covered her ears at one side.

Chang Xi, with Luo Qianqian, went downstairs and saw Wei Shenmo talking with Wild Wolf, holding a paper. He looked affectionate and not at all like a stranger.

”Dad.” Chang Xi’s demeanor instantly turned very serious as she respectfully called out.

”Hello, Uncle.” Luo Qianqian also greeted him, noticing Wei Shenmo’s gaze, but she met his eyes directly.

”Hello.” Wei Shenmo nodded in satisfaction, then waved at them, feigning ignorance as he took out a piece of paper, ”Xiao Xi, you see, you’re too heavy. Want to go to a military camp to slim down? Getting in shape might also help me find a good son-in-law, right?” He said this, eyes unblinkingly fixed on Ye Liang.

”Dad...” How could you say that...

”I heard Xiao Meng wants to go too? You two are perfect together, one older, one younger. How about going together?” Wei Shenmo glanced seemingly casually at Luo Qianqian.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qianqian instinctively looked at Wild Wolf. Seeing him nod, she slowly nodded in agreement and said, ”Thank you, Uncle.”

Watching Luo Qianqian accept so calmly, Chang Xi weakly spoke up, ”Dad, where are you sending me off to?”

”I think Wei Guang’s place is not bad,” Wei Shenmo slowly said, a hint of a smile on his face.

Chang Xi was stunned, her face turning very ugly in an instant, ”Dad, Xiao Meng is still a minor.” Even with her ample physique, she wouldn’t withstand that environment.

Luo Qianqian looked again at Wild Wolf, noticing his lips moving but couldn’t understand what he was saying.

”I’m fine. Since I’ve chosen this path, I have to follow it through no matter how difficult it is.” Luo Qianqian showed a smile, the difficulties were merely the stairs leading her forward; without them, how could she ever meet her brother?

”...You child...” Chang Xi was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and nodded, ”Then I shall risk my life to accompany a gentleman.”

”What do you mean by risking your life to accompany a gentleman?” Madam Wei, who was in the kitchen had finally finished cutting and marinating the meat and vegetables, wiped her hands, and walked out of the kitchen. Seeing Luo Qianqian, she was surprised, ”Isn’t this mother’s craftsmanship? Xiao Meng looks really good wearing it.”

Wei Shenmo then noticed the clothes on the girl in front of him and nodded, ”Indeed, it’s mom’s craftsmanship.”

Luo Qianqian blushed, ”I’m going to change right back.” She was embarrassed.

”Keep it on. It’s just sitting there otherwise; I think mom would be happy if someone wore it.” Wei Shenmo smiled, ”Besides, Little Xi won’t have the opportunity to wear this size anymore, it would just be a decoration otherwise. Little Xi, have you decided?”

”I’ve decided,” Chang Xi nodded, her eyes looking at Wild Wolf, her determination growing even stronger.

”That’s good,” Wei Shenmo said meaningfully and looked at Luo Qianqian, then stood up and grabbed Madam Wei, ”When do we eat?”

Chang Xi instinctively pulled Luo Qianqian away from the two people in front of them, bubbling with pink bubbles. Wild Wolf also followed them under the pretext of getting some exercise and ran out of the room.

”Brother,” Luo Qianqian watched as Wild Wolf also followed them out and hurriedly ran in front of him.

”The only good thing about Wei Guang is that you definitely won’t encounter the people you fear seeing,” said Wild Wolf, unable to give too obvious hints and could only say so.

Chang Xi curled her lip, ”Literally, who but my foolish brother would apply to go there? It’s difficult to work under harsh conditions, and even taking a shower everyday isn’t guaranteed.”

”But ...” Luo Qianqian felt somewhat uneasy. Wasn’t it agreed to send her to be a special forces soldier?

Wild Wolf actually agreed with the Wei Family’s approach. Luo Qianqian had no foundation, so going to such a harsh place to train would make it easier for her to face anything calmly in the future. But he couldn’t say this to Luo Qianqian.

”The border.” Chang Xi opened her mouth, then finally blurted it out. Courageously signing up without knowing the place, she actually went along too. She must be a fool; thinking about it, she doesn’t even recognize her own grandfather, how could she know what his brother does?

Luo Qianqian was dumbfounded. Could it be? ”Can I still regret it?”

”You probably can’t anymore.” Wild Wolf pointed at Wei Shenmo who had just left the room, ”Your application forms have likely already been taken away.”

Watching Wei Shenmo get in the car and drive away, Luo Qianqian felt an impulse to stop the car and throw herself in front of it.

”Xiao Meng... I should be the one regretting, right? I thought you knew, and that’s why I agreed...” said Chang Xi with a gloomy face.

Luo Qianqian lowered her head, and when she raised it again, her expression had eased a lot, ”Sister Xi, I’m going to need a lot of care from you in the future.”

Wild Wolf silently nodded. Even if he was unwilling, he would still go. But his young age was a big issue. He wondered how the Wei Family would solve it?

At dinner, when Wei Shenmo returned, he found out the answer. Too young? No problem, special recruitment, the reason for the special recruitment was surprisingly a computer specialty. Ye Liang, holding a skewer of meat, watched Luo Qianqian enjoying her meal. How come he never saw her as a talented person? Perhaps he still needed to find someone to train her specifically?