Chapter 1781 - 732: Encounter

Chapter 1781: Chapter 732: Encounter

Even in such a fervent atmosphere of the LiveHouse, there are always some people who prefer to stay quietly on the fringes, not noisy or rowdy, at most just nodding slightly to the music.

Ji Xiaoxi is one of them.

With skin like velvet and an oval face that exudes charm whether she’s cheerful or coy, her petite and rounded lips give off a delicate sensuality. But her demeanor is so clear and pure that the two boys at the same table can’t help glancing at her, yet they dare not meet her gaze directly.

The teardrop mole at the corner of her eye serves as a perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of allure that’s not too obvious under her current expression.

"Xiaoxi, is there something on your mind?"

A ponytailed girl with freckles plopped down next to the daydreaming young woman and asked with concern.

"I’m fine, maybe just a bit tired."

Ji Xiaoxi looked at her childhood friend in front of her and shook her head with a smile.

"It’s true, it’s unimaginable how you traveled to so many places in less than three months. It must be exhausting, but surely it’s fun too, right?"

The ponytailed girl said with some envy, "I haven’t even stepped out of the province yet. It’s really embarrassing. Ah, why did I choose a local university just to be closer to home back then..."

Ji Xiaoxi listened quietly to the girl’s complaints, occasionally smiling, as her gaze began to drift unconsciously.

The church-organized travel had ended after Ao Island.

With New Year approaching, Ji Xiaoxi, who had already terminated her contract with Wuyou Media, had nowhere to go, so she simply returned to her hometown in Min Province. Her parents were still working away and would only return for the New Year, leaving the old house in Qin Island solely to her grandparents, which instead brought Ji Xiaoxi a sense of long-lost ease.

Her parents always imposed strict control over her, and such periods of freedom where she could do as she pleased were rare experiences for Ji Xiaoxi.

If her parents had been with her, there was no way she could be sitting in a bar past midnight...

Bzzz!

At this moment, Ji Xiaoxi’s phone vibrated. She picked it up, glanced at it, and quickly answered the call.

"Hello, have you arrived? Wait a moment, I’ll come out to meet you..."

"Xiaoxi, wait for me, I’ll come with you!"

The ponytailed girl stood up excitedly and followed Ji Xiaoxi out.

When the two reached the entrance of the bar, they saw a tall girl with a YSL bag, holding up her phone and spinning around, seemingly finding the right angle for a photo.

She had a sleek head of long, straight black hair—a rare hairstyle in this era, as few girls have the confidence to pull it off, but the girl before them was clearly one of the few.

With a rounded, heart-shaped face and clear eyes, she had the tranquility of a misplaced painting, and her hair fluttering in the night breeze gave her the liveliness of an Elf.

Ji Xiaoxi’s childhood friend, a girl named Wanting, immediately felt a surge of envy upon seeing this woman.

What a beautiful first love face... She looks even better in person than on video.

"Suisui, over here!"

Ji Xiaoxi raised her voice slightly and waved at the girl taking selfies at the bar entrance.

"Ah... Xiaoxi!"

The tall girl turned her head, and upon seeing Ji Xiaoxi, she broke into an incredibly delightful smile, running over to hug Ji Xiaoxi.

"Suisui, how long has it been since we last met?"

Ji Xiaoxi hasn’t had many happy moments lately, but meeting Hua Suisui again is definitely one of them.

In Hang City, where social media stars abound, her friendship with Hua Suisui and Wang Xiaoxiao dated back to before they became famous, which made it especially precious.

Previously, due to a certain man, the trio harbored thoughts towards one another, resulting in less contact. Recently, Hua Suisui, for reasons unknown, suddenly reached out to her, allowing them to gradually restore their past friendship.

Upon hearing Ji Xiaoxi was idly returning to her hometown, Hua Suisui spontaneously decided to travel to Qin Island. She didn’t ask Ji Xiaoxi to pick her up or to help her settle in; she booked her own hotel room and made her way over.

Ji Xiaoxi was somewhat surprised because Hua Suisui, despite her lively appearance, was actually a very methodical person. Such spontaneous behavior was quite unlikely for her.

Regardless, Ji Xiaoxi was very happy about Hua Suisui’s arrival.

"Four months? Five months? I can’t remember... Anyway, it’s been ages. Since I left Wuyou Media, I haven’t seen you guys."

Hua Suisui replied uncertainly and then tightly hugged Ji Xiaoxi again, "Anyway, it’s so good to see you, Xiaoxi!"

"Me too. By the way, this is my childhood friend Xu Wanting. Wanting, this is the Hua Suisui you’ve been longing to meet..."

"Ah, Suisui, you’re so beautiful, definitely a hundred times prettier than in the videos!"

"It’s not that exaggerated, you look good too..."

After Hua Suisui and Wanting got acquainted, the three girls returned to their seats in the bar.

Compared to Ji Xiaoxi, Hua Suisui was more adaptable to such settings. She marveled at the atmosphere of the bar as she clinked glasses with Ji Xiaoxi’s friends, quickly fitting in as though she was a socializing pro.

Ji Xiaoxi watched this scene with a smile, feeling that Hua Suisui’s arrival dissipated a lot of her awkwardness. However, seeing Hua Suisui continuously pouring and drinking since they sat down, she still felt a bit concerned and gently tugged Hua Suisui: