"Sister, this dress looks really good on you, beautiful."
Warm breath brushed her ear, and the girl blushed, just as Luo Yuqi had predicted.
He felt a little bored, but remembering his goal, he continued without showing any emotion, "I like it very much."
Shen Jianxi, embarrassed and annoyed, bit her lip and glared at him in the mirror, but her flushed face rendered the glare harmless.
"You, what does it have to do with me if you like it? Let go!"
By the end of her words, her voice had a slight tremor of tears, not obvious, but enough to be noticed.
Luo Yuqi held her shoulders and turned her around, his knuckles lightly touching the verge of falling tears. His gaze and tone were incredibly gentle at this moment.
"What's wrong, sister?"
She bit her lower lip tightly, holding back her tears, refusing to appear weak.
However, Luo Yuqi's gaze was too captivating, making one unconsciously want to confide in him.
"You, this makes me feel very disrespected. What do you take me for? You're bullying me too much!"
The more she spoke, the more wronged she felt. Why was he so frivolous with her?
Luo Yuqi sighed softly, pulling her into his embrace. After a moment, he spoke, "Sister, I cherish you too much to ever bully you."
His eyes lowered, filled with a chilling coldness, yet his words were profoundly affectionate, "I've returned this time just for you."
"For, for me?" Shen Jianxi's voice was slightly hoarse from crying so genuinely.
Luo Yuqi released her, bent down to meet her gaze, and nodded solemnly, "Yes."
"Sister might not remember, but we met at a ball half a year ago. I've been looking for you ever since."
"I'm so happy to see you again."
Shen Jianxi asked, seemingly understanding but not quite, "Why were you looking for me?"
Luo Yuqi smiled faintly, faint dimples appearing on his cheeks, which turned a little red. "Be-, because, I was very attracted to you that day."
After he finished speaking, Shen Jianxi shyly lowered her head.
Tsk, another little kid who likes to lie, so unlovable.
Speaking of liking, her affection level hadn't budged at all.
But her acting was quite good. If someone offered her a role, she had to accept it, otherwise, it wouldn't be interesting to have a one-person show.
So, she didn't look up, as if embarrassed, her fingers twisting nervously. "Oh."
Luo Yuqi's voice immediately filled with disappointment, "Is 'oh' all sister has to say?"
"Then what do you want me to say?" Shen Jianxi looked up and playfully cast him a glance before quickly lowering her head again, as if shy.
"Blame me." His voice held a smile, but in the next second, it turned serious. "Although we haven't known each other long, and things are moving fast, I can't help myself."
"So, can you be my girlfriend?"
Shen Jianxi's lips pressed tightly together. Time passed, and just as Luo Yuqi thought she wouldn't answer, he suddenly heard a soft "Mm."
He widened his eyes in disbelief, as if asking again, "Sister, you're saying you'll be my girlfriend, right!?"
Although very "shy," Shen Jianxi knew she had to give a clear answer now.
So she took a step forward, wrapped her arms around Luo Yuqi's strong waist, rested her head gently on his chest, and slowly nodded, "Mm, I promise."
Only then did Luo Yuqi confirm, and with a look of surprise, he held her tightly. "Sister, don't worry, I will never let you be wronged. I will treat you very, very, very, very, very well."
He repeated "very well" many times to express his resolve.
The girl was amused by his silly behavior and broke into a smile, her tears turning into laughter.
Seeing her smile, the boy also grinned foolishly.
They held each other gently, seemingly affectionate, but in reality, devoid of true emotion.
77 watched the two of them perform, and for the first time, understood the saying, "As long as there is a play in your heart, any place can be a stage."
Wasn't this proof? In this tiny fitting room, these two had fully utilized the space.
...
Finally, they bought a set of diamond jewelry for Shen's mother.
On the way to take Shen Jianxi back to her dorm, Luo Yuqi looked at her fully disguised appearance with a mournful expression.
"Is it that embarrassing to walk with me?"
Shen Jianxi gave him a helpless look. He had just told her that he knew she was participating in a boy band.
Luo Yuqi's excuse was that he had found out when he was looking for her, but Shen Jianxi knew that wasn't the case.
"After all, I'm considered a public figure now. If people see us, it might have negative repercussions."
Despite this, Luo Yuqi still looked dejected, calling out softly, "Sister~"
Shen Jianxi's heart skipped a beat. Although she knew this person had ulterior motives, she truly couldn't refuse a boy with such delicate features acting cute and calling her sister.
She affectionately pinched the flesh on Luo Yuqi's cheek. "Alright, I know I'm making you feel wronged. Just bear with it a little. I'll quit the industry when I've had enough fun."
A flicker of sarcasm flashed in Luo Yuqi's eyes. The next second, he nodded obediently, "Okay, but don't make me wait too long, sister."
"I won't," she replied with a perfunctory smile.
Luo Yuqi was also tactful and didn't bring it up again, nor did he show any of his inner displeasure.