Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 511: Chapter 491: Who is the person behind the scenes? (Part 4)

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Lin Jiayou just raised an eyebrow, his face the picture of composure, as if he had anticipated their encounter: ”It’s quite a coincidence, isn’t it? Is it really hot?” He casually took out a pack of tissues from his pocket and handed it to Luo Qianqian.

Luo Qianqian took the tissues, touched the top of her head, and found a row of fine sweat beads had formed. She gave an awkward smile, pulled out a tissue, and wiped her forehead: ”Yeah, it is a bit hot. I feel like having two ice creams.”

Zhang Yun’s face was also a bit flushed, either from embarrassment or shyness, but then she regained her composure and said to Luo Qianqian, ”What flavor do you want? There’s a good ice cream shop upstairs.”

Qin Nuan couldn’t help but laugh as she watched the two: ”Qianqian, you go ahead and wait for me, I’ll come find you in a bit.” She finished speaking, patted her bottom, and walked away, as if afraid Luo Qianqian might follow her.

Luo Qianqian watched the two with embarrassment. Were they trying to make her a third wheel? Qin Nuan, this friend who places her love life before friendship!

”What are you looking to buy?” Lin Jiayou ultimately couldn’t bear to see Luo Qianqian looking clueless, so he spoke up to break the ice.

Luo Qianqian looked in the direction Qin Nuan had left: ”Originally, I was here to buy a birthday gift for Nuannuan, but then I couldn’t help myself when I saw children’s clothing and bought two pieces. Do you think they are cute?” As she spoke, Luo Qianqian took out the things she had just bought to show off to Lin Jiayou.

Lin Jiayou looked seriously at the little dresses: ”Are you hoping for a little sister?”

Luo Qianqian shook her head: ”A little brother or sister would be fine, but who says little brothers can’t wear dresses? It could be nice to take them out when they grow up, couldn’t it?”

Lin Jiayou thought about what she said and couldn’t help but soften his expression, rubbing Luo Qianqian’s head: ”What do you want to buy?”

Zhang Yun quickly chimed in: ”I haven’t bought mine either, let’s shop together?” It was just the right time for both of them, feeling a bit awkward and not sure what to do. Having something to do now was just perfect. Although, she had actually already prepared the birthday gift for Qin Nuan.

”I don’t know, I really want to give her nine yuan and send her off to register her marriage.” Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes, even though Qin Nuan wasn’t even twenty years old yet.

Lin Jiayou pointed to a boutique nearby: ”How about we take a look over there? The scent of Florida water is the strongest there.”

Florida water???

Luo Qianqian and Zhang Yun instinctively sniffed the air; it was clearly the scent of perfume. A straight man’s adjectives were truly terrifying.

”Brother Jiayou, your house has Florida water of this scent?” Luo Qianqian rolled her eyes again, but still followed Zhang Yun into the boutique.

They found a store with everything from perfume and nail polish, to cushions and cups, household items, decorations, and even cosmetics and socks.

Luo Qianqian looked around and picked up a plush toy piggy bank: ”Isn’t this not bad, quite novel?” But when she looked up, Zhang Yun was browsing elsewhere and Lin Jiayou was bending over to look at cups. No one responded to her.

Pouting, she put down the piggy bank. Qin Nuan certainly didn’t need such a thing, or need to save money...

From crystal balls to wind chimes, from cups to delicate cake forks and coffee spoons, from earrings to necklaces, the more Luo Qianqian looked, the less she could decide. And none of these seemed to fit Qin Nuan at all.

Frowning in frustration, Lin Jiayou picked up a pair of socks and handed them to Luo Qianqian: ”Give her these, they’re stylish.”

Luo Qianqian looked closely and saw they were red cotton socks filled with New Year’s cheer, her mouth twitching: ”I’d better decide myself.”

Qin Nuan lacked nothing, and the gift was all about the thought. If it were He Wenyu, after so many years of close companionship, Luo Qianqian could decide what to buy in a minute. But this was Qin Nuan, and she truly didn’t know.

After thinking for a while, her eyes suddenly lit up, she put down what she was holding: ”I know what to get her now.”

Then she took out her phone and began scrolling through photos, her face showing excitement.

Lin Jiayou didn’t understand what was happening and could only shake his head in confusion as he went to look for Zhang Yun. He could never fathom his sister’s thoughts.

After Luo Qianqian finished up, she lifted her head and saw Zhang Yun and Lin Jiayou looking at something, talking and laughing with a great atmosphere. She smiled as well; if none of these events had happened in the dormitory, she would have been quite happy with this outcome, but now, she was uncertain whether this result was good or bad.

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After some thought, she decided to walk over, ”Have you picked something out?”

Zhang Yun nodded, showing Luo Qianqian the items she had already picked out.

After seeing them, Luo Qianqian had meant to head directly to the upstairs ice cream parlor to wait for Qin Nuan, but Lin Jiayou spoke up again, ”I still need to buy my things.”

”What do you want to buy?” Luo Qianqian was puzzled, ”Valentine’s Day gift? Nuannuan’s birthday present?”

Lin Jiayou shook his head, ”The things I need to take to your grandfather’s house.”

”Just buying some fruits should be fine, no need to be so formal, Grandpa and Grandma aren’t that traditional,” Luo Qianqian shook her head and added, ”and, Nuannuan should be almost here.”

Luo Qianqian knew very well what kind of person Old Master Luo was. As long as someone didn’t have ulterior motives, even showing up empty-handed would be met with a welcoming smile, and there wouldn’t be many formalities involved. But if someone were to try to take advantage of their relationship with her to seek something from the Luo family, no matter how valuable the gift, they wouldn’t be allowed through the door next time.

”It’s a matter of courtesy, we can’t give people the impression our family lacks manners,” Lin Jiayou shook his head.

If Old Master Luo heard him say that, he would be furious. Do you think I’m unaware of the times you bullied Qianqian and Shufan when they were little? And you talk about courtesy, a good beating would be a courtesy!

”Qianqian.” Just as they were about to head upstairs, they had barely stepped out the door when they bumped into an acquaintance. Luo Qianqian was puzzled; this mall was not close to their school nor the most famous, so how come everyone was here?

”Xiu Ran, why are you here?” Zhang Yun was surprised to see Xiu Ran at the entrance of the boutique and her face showed it.

”I wandered over here while shopping for Nuannuan’s gift,” Xiu Ran responded with a polite smile: ”Are you guys doing the same?”

Luo Qianqian nodded demurely and said to Lin Jiayou, ”Brother, this is Sister Xiu Ran from our dorm, whom you didn’t meet last time.” She then turned to Xiu Ran, ”This is my brother, Lin Jiayou.”

On hearing that the person introduced by Luo Qianqian did not carry the Luo surname, Xiu Ran looked surprised but quickly returned to normal, ”Hi, I’m Xiu Ran.”

Lin Jiayou nodded, ”Hello, thank you for always looking after my sister.”

Xiu Ran shook her head, ”It’s nothing, I’ll be leaving now, you guys continue shopping.” Then she turned to leave, and Luo Qianqian slightly furrowed her brows; with two friends from the dormitory here, why the hurry to leave?

”Xiu Ran, wait, let’s go together,” Zhang Yun looked at Luo Qianqian and smiled, ”You’ll be heading home in a bit, so I won’t disturb you. Luckily, I’ve already found the gift I was looking for.” After she finished speaking, she waved at Lin Jiayou and Luo Qianqian and walked forward to loop her arm through Xiu Ran’s.

Watching the two leave, Lin Jiayou frowned, ”Are you guys having a disagreement?”

”Who?” Luo Qianqian didn’t take her eyes off the two until they had completely disappeared from view.

”Zhang Yun,” Lin Jiayou said with a frown, ”The atmosphere between you two seems different from last time. You clearly approved of my spending more time with her back then, but this time you seem hesitant.”

Luo Qianqian was taken aback and then laughed, ”Are you overthinking it? My only worry is that brother might not spoil me as much once he starts liking someone else. Girls get jealous easily.” She said, winking mischievously at Lin Jiayou.

Lin Jiayou was still frowning, seemingly wanting to say something.

But Luo Qianqian pushed him onto the escalator, ”Let’s go, I want ice cream.”

Not far away, someone turned from a hidden spot and vanished from sight.

”Where have you guys been? Just arrived? Huh? Where’s Zhang Yun?” Qin Nuan was already there, sitting by the door looking impatient, with a few boys eyeing her from the side.

”Did you get hit on?” Luo Qianqian raised an eyebrow, spotting a napkin on the table with something written on it in black ink and chuckling under her breath.