Cheng Su didnāt stay long at the orphanage. Around five or six in the afternoon, she left by car.
Back at the hotel, Xiao Ya hadnāt returned yet. It was a hot day, and after taking a shower and just drying her hair, Ying Xiaoya came in carrying a lot of bags.
Cheng Su chuckled as she looked at her, then glanced around the room. For the past couple of days, it was filled with the things Ying Xiaoya bought, almost reaching the point of overflowing.
"Are you trying to bring the whole of Guangcheng back home? How much have you bought?" Cheng Su said while brushing her hair.
"Oh, Susu, Guangcheng is so fascinating, and thereās so much stuff to buy," Ying Xiaoya said. "The clothes and shoes here have so many styles and are so fashionable. By the way, I also bought you a dress."
She rummaged through the bags by her side, pulled one out, and took out a blue checkered dress to unfold, "Try it on and see how it looks on you?"
"Thereās something for me too?" Cheng Su looked at the dress for a few moments; it had a bit of a vintage look, with a butterfly collar, made of pure cotton, and quite nice.
"Of course, we are best friends, after all. I have to think of you," Ying Xiaoya said with a playful smile.
Cheng Su glanced at her, thinking about the past few days. She and Ning Ge had been busy discussing buying land, while Xiao Ya, who had nothing to do with it, was taken around by Cheng Yaozu for fun every day.
Now, the girlās face was smiling and glowing. When she first arrived, her face was full of gloom and flushed eyes, troubled with heavy thoughts!
Since Ying Xiaoya and Xiao Pinshan got together, her once bright smile had become rarer. Especially in the past two or three monthsāher brows often furrowed. But now, she looked like her old self.
Smiling brightly and happily, living genuinely and freely.
Cheng Suās thoughts moved slightly, and she said, "Guangcheng is so interesting; why donāt you stay here for a long, long time?"
"What are you saying? Itās not my home, no matter how nice it is," Ying Xiaoya replied.
"Then why donāt you get married here?" Cheng Su said offhandedly.
Ying Xiaoya was startled and spaced out for a moment, saying, "How would I do that? Xiao Pinshan isnāt even here, how could he be here?"
Cheng Su almost slapped herself. She wanted to slap her too, still thinking about Xiao Pinshan!
"Canāt you have more ambition? Youāve broken up, so why still be hung up on him? Didnāt we agree to make him regret it? That means living better yourself; thatās what will make him regret it and be unable to forget you." Cheng Su walked over and poked her forehead, "Remember, a good horse never turns back to graze old grass."
"You were the one who mentioned it first!" Ying Xiaoya huffed, then smacked her own forehead, "Look at me, I got so caught up I forgot to tell you. Cheng Yaozu said his old man invited us for dinner at their house. Heās waiting downstairs now. Whereās Ning Ge? Iāll go call him!"
"No need to panic, Ning Ge has something to do and is out," Cheng Su said, taking her hand. "Since Cheng Yaozu has invited us, it looks like you two are getting along quite well these days."
Ying Xiaoya blushed and said, "Itās okay, I guess. Heās such an interesting person, always telling jokes that crack me up. Even though he seems rough around the edges, he can be quite thoughtful at times."
"Oh, listen to you singing his praises!" Cheng Su teased her. "The Youngest Cheng doesnāt even have a significant other yet!"
"Look at you, canāt go three sentences without saying something like that. Iām going to be mad!" Ying Xiaoya gave her a playful nudge, "Hurry up and change into the dress I bought you!"
Cheng Su chuckled and looked at her meaningfully, "Xiao Ya, life is long, and when youāre looking for someone, make sure to find someone interesting who can keep you laughing. Just for the peace of mind, you know?" And then she went to change clothes.
Ying Xiaoya sat there in a daze, biting her lip.