Auntie Zhang went to open the door. When she saw Song Xinyan standing outside, she immediately smiled. “It’s Miss Song. You’re here for Little Jiu, right?”
“That’s right. Has Little Jiu woken up yet?”
“She’s up. She’s having breakfast.”
Song Xinyan followed Auntie Zhang to the dining room. However, when she saw the young man sitting beside Su Jiu, her eyes widened in surprise. “Rong… Rong Si? When did you come back? And why are you at Little Jiu’s house?”
Su Jiu explained, “He came back to visit me after taking a few days off.”
Song Xinyan understood and laughed. “Tsk tsk, Little Jiu. You are letting your boyfriend stay at your house? You’re so bold. If your father finds out, he’ll be furious!”
Su Jiu put her hand to Song Xinyan’s lips to silence her. “Shh! That’s why you have to keep this a secret.”
“Of course! Do I look like someone who would betray her best friend?”
Song Xinyan looked at the two of them as she spoke. She felt that they were a perfect match, no matter how she looked at them. The scene of them sitting together was eye-catching. She couldn’t help but say, “Little Jiu, aren’t you and your boyfriend too compatible? I wish you a sweet life and a long life together!”
Poof!
A long life together?
Su Jiu had never thought of it before. But now that she suddenly heard it, her heart skipped a beat.
Could she and Rong Si really hold hands until the end?
Su Jiu could not imagine such a distant future, but she yearned for it.
Blushing, she smiled in embarrassment. “Thank you! I wish you and Young Master Li a happy life.”
It was Song Xinyan’s turn to blush. “I’m with him… He’s so domineering. It’s good enough that he doesn’t bully me. He’s even happy.”
Muttering, she quickly changed the subject. “I came to see you today to invite you out to relax. How about a beach barbecue?”
Barbecue, eh?
That sounds wonderful!
Su Jiu’s eyes lit up. She was the first to agree. “Sure. I like barbecue.”
Song Xinyan glanced at Rong Si. “Then… is your boyfriend coming too?”
Before Su Jiu could speak, Rong Si looked at her and said, “I’ll go wherever she goes.”
Song Xinyan was speechless.
D*mn! What did I do to deserve this so early in the morning?!
She coughed lightly and pretended to not have been affected. “Alright, it’s decided. Let’s go to the beach tomorrow!”
***
The next day, the sun shone brightly.
The blue sky was dotted with white clouds. The sun was warm today, but not hot, and a gentle breeze was blowing around.
“Auntie Zhang, which one do you think I should wear? This one or that one?”
In her room, Su Jiu took out all the clothes from her closet, firing off questions at Auntie Zhang.
Auntie Zhang found it funny and helped her fold her messy clothes. She said casually, “Just wear what you want. It’s fine as long as it’s not eye-catching. Otherwise, you might get kidnapped again.”
Su Jiu didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry. “I won’t. I have bodyguards protecting me all the time now. Besides, Rong Si is here. How can I get kidnapped again?”
“Is that so? That’s good, but you still have to be careful. Follow him closely, and don’t run around, understand?” Auntie Zhang reminded her.
“Got it.”
Su Jiu changed into a white lace-trimmed top and a light pink pleated skirt. Then she tied her hair into a loose bun, which made her look fresh and cute.
