Chapter 244 - 157: Too Much Hostility Isn’t Good

Chapter 244: Chapter 157: Too Much Hostility Isn’t Good

The elevator reached the first floor. The doors opened, and a few people surged in, bringing a gust of hot air with them.

And just like that, their conversation came to a halt.

Yan Xici was pushed back by the crowd. She wasn’t sure if it was the sudden blast of warm air, but she felt flustered and restless.

For a girl with absolutely no dating experience, a suggestive topic like this was mortifying.

She wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole.

She licked her lips, unable to stop her thoughts.

’Maybe... maybe I should just give it to him?’

’Holding out isn’t really a solution, is it?’

’But... but it’s my first time...’

The girl bit her lip.

Her face flushed with embarrassment.

’Forget it. So what if it’s the first time? Everyone has a first time!’

She fanned her face with her hand, trying to calm her racing heart.

The third floor was for jewelry, and many couples were sitting at the counters, carefully making their selections.

Si Yingying pulled Yan Xici toward a store called Liu Fu.

"Let’s go to that one. I think their styles are pretty good."

"Okay."

The two youthful girls walked into the store with cheerful steps.

Perhaps because they were so young and beautiful, they drew a lot of attention the moment they entered.

A woman picking out wedding rings noticed her boyfriend’s gaze had fallen on Yan Xici’s legs. She immediately reached out and gave his thigh a vicious pinch.

"Look here. Where do you think you’re looking!"

’So pathetic. All day long, he’s always staring at other girls’ legs!’

’As if I don’t have any!’

The man yelped in pain from the pinch but obediently turned his head away.

"I—I just thought her shoes looked nice, and I wanted to buy you a pair too!"

Hearing this, the woman also glanced at Yan Xici’s feet. She was wearing a pair of white sandals, and they were very pretty.

But it wasn’t the shoes that were beautiful; it was the girl’s feet.

Her toes were long and slender, her arches were lovely, and her ankles were especially beautiful.

She had to admit, even as a woman, she found feet like that attractive.

"I don’t think those shoes would suit me. My feet are too dark."

"That’s true."

The two continued their conversation in low voices.

The salesperson was a twenty-eight-year-old man with a buzz cut. Dressed in a sharp suit, he looked clean and energetic.

Seeing two pretty girls walk in, he hurried over enthusiastically. "Hello, what can I help you two with today?"

’If these gorgeous girls actually pick something out, I’d be happy to give them my best discount.’

At his words, Si Yingying laughed.

"Um, we’d like to look at necklaces. The kind suitable for a mother."

Yan Xici nodded obediently as well. "Yes."

Hearing this, the salesperson made a welcoming gesture. "This way. The necklaces are all over here. Please come and take a look."

The two girls leaned over the counter, browsing for a long time. It was all gold jewelry, and the bright spotlights made everything glitter so intensely it was almost dizzying.

The salesperson asked politely, "May I ask how old the mother is? I can help you both narrow down the selection."

Hearing that, Si Yingying subconsciously glanced at Yan Xici’s face. "He’s asking you. How old is your mother-in-law?"

As soon as she said that, the salesperson across the counter stared at Yan Xici in surprise.

’Well, damn. There goes my chance.’

’Who’s the guy who played so dirty? How could anyone bear to snatch up such a young girl?’

’And the key thing is, she’s even buying a necklace for his mom?’

’I’m genuinely so jealous!’

Yan Xici pursed her lips. "Um, she’s about fifty and very elegant." She then continued in a serious tone, "Could you please help me pick an elegant style?"

’Xiao Ran’s mother really is a very elegant person.’

’It has to be something very classy to match Auntie’s beauty!’

The male salesperson blinked, trying to console himself.

’Oh well. I may not be able to get the girl, but I can still get the commission.’

He took out several of the store’s current best-selling necklaces and arranged them one by one in a black display box to make it easier for Yan Xici to compare them.

Then he said patiently, "These are all very nice. Please take a look."

And he was right, they really were all quite nice.

She studied them for a long time before choosing one shaped like a magnolia flower. The bottom-most petal was inlaid with a piece of white jade, making it look very delicate.

The girl tilted her head and looked at Si Yingying beside her. "Yingying, what about this one?"

Si Yingying nodded. "It’s beautiful!"

’She’s right,’ Yan Xici thought. ’It really is a unique and elegant design. If Auntie sees it, she’ll definitely love it!’

The two girls agreed instantly. "This is the one. Could you please wrap it up for me?"

"This one costs over five thousand. Are you sure?"

To be honest, while it was beautiful, the price was indeed a bit steep, which could be a significant expense for a young girl.

"Of course!" The girl’s voice was sweet and very polite.

’I’d buy it even if it were ten thousand, let alone over five.’

’After all, Auntie is so good to me. That kind of kindness can’t be measured in money.’

The salesperson nodded, a look of admiration on his face. "Alright, no problem. I didn’t expect you to be so good to your mother-in-law."

’These days, nine out of ten daughters-in-law have a difficult relationship with their mothers-in-law. I really hope I can find a girlfriend who’s this good to my mom in the future!’

Yan Xici pouted slightly, her tone utterly serious.

"Auntie is very good to me, too, so of course I have to be good to her. When we get married, I’ll be even better to her!"

She wasn’t like Yan Li, who had a more withdrawn personality. She loved lively atmospheres—the whole family sitting together for breakfast, basking in the sun, and maybe even going on outings together. Nothing could be better than that.