Chapter 4 Sweater

She received high praise from Hua Jiao, who said, "As expected, we still have to rely on our Ms. Jiang Xuanxuan."

Sneering, Jiang Yixuan said, "Come on."

She was already regretting it.

But to regret now would be much more wrong.

She was lawfully wed to Xie Liyun. Whenever she faced problems, she was afraid to talk to Xie Liyun. Rather, she seemed to be holding something close to her heart.

Jiang Yixuan said, "Ask Dou Chi."

Zhiran summoned Dou Chi. "Xiao Jiaojiao, what are you doing today?" grinned Dou Chi, who was sporting a Hawaiian-style flowered blouse.

Even though Hua Jiao is reserved and fearless with her friends, she nearly fell for his moniker, "Brother Chi." A number of "Perfect Partner" visitors have recently been stolen. I have run out of folks. Can I get assistance from Brother Chi?"

Dou Chi: "I have a friend who works for our company as an agent. There are two young idols of his that are free right now. I'm going to inquire about their schedules."

With her hands clenched, Hua Jiao said, "Thank you, Brother Chi!"

Dou Chi has always been reserved: "Well, we all know one another. Be less courteous. First to go, Xiao Jiaojiao~~"

When he called her out, Hua Jiao nearly felt tingles throughout her body.

With a smile, Jiang Yixuan said, "That's simply how he is. Simply ignore him.

Hua Jiao said, "It's really frustrating," as she glanced at her phone. "Let's go over and have a look; Chai Mi's store is open today."

Reluctantly, Jiang Yixuan said, "I don't want to go."

Hua Jiao: "I'd better go ahead and do it for Chai Yu's sake."

With reluctance, Jiang Yixuan said, "Okay."

-

Zhiran was instructed by Jiang Yixuan to arrange six flower baskets and hang banners, wishing for a seamless opening.

At the door stood Chai Mi and her fiancé, Liao Jiu. Hua Jiao was the first to greet Liao Jiu, saying, "Chai Mi, Liao Jiu,congratulations!"

Chai Mi was dressed in a short jacket, a small, aromatic knit skirt, and small leather shoes in the British manner. She was blinded by the size of the brand label on the clothing. She looked like a privileged daughter, donning costly white flower perfume and Chanel pearl earrings.

"Hey, Jiang Yixuan, why are you here too?" she asked, giving Huajiao a nod in response.

Before she even approached, Jiang Yixuan scowled, and the scent of her perfume with white flowers nearly killed her.

"What's your expression?" asked Chai Mi.

With a frigid twitch of her lips, Jiang Yixuan said, "Heh."

Chai Mi "Hey!"

Hurrying between the two of them, Hua Jiao said, "Okay, okay, Xuanxuan is a little dizzy from the scent of white flowers; she doesn't mean anything."

She gave Jiang Yixuan a quick glance after speaking, gesturing for her to stop talking.

The younger generations of the families knew one another since they all used to reside in the same compound—the Jiang, Hua, Chai, and Liao households. Although Jiang Yixuan and Hua Jiao were the closest of friends, she still needed to be given some credit because of her brother Chai Yu. Jiang Yixuan also had the worst relationship with Chai Mi.

The Chai family had a shaky base and became wealthy later in life. Chai Mi's parents didn't have time for their kids since they were too preoccupied with earning money. The Tao family's second daughter is named Chai Mi. She wants to wear the brand's insignia on her face and always dresses like a nouveau riche. After spending six months back home after her study abroad experience, she decided to launch her own fashion line.

Chai Mi's taste greatly troubled Jiang Yixuan, who said, "Okay, you're opening today, and I'm here to support you." I hope your firm prospers. However, keep in mind to locate a few qualified models and designers."

"Jiang Yixuan, are you mocking me?" Chai Mi said, clearly irritated once more.

Jiang Yixuan responded, "I'm not being sarcastic; I just seriously suggest you improve your taste."

Chai Mi: "Do you really believe that your taste is the only one? Are you the only one who can identify attractive things?

Jiang Yixuan: "A different way? If not, why would I become famous while you would not?"

Chai Mi: "...

Nice and wonderful, don't you think?

Hua Jiao immediately offered advice, seeing that the two of them were about to get into an argument once more. "Okay, okay, Mimi will take us into the store and let me pick out some clothes."

Now that he was by himself, Liao Jiu finally got an opportunity to speak up. "That's right, Jiang Yixuan, why did you bully his sister while Chai Yu was away?" he said.

He is engaged to Chai Mi and is Chai Yu's excellent brother. Both inside and outside of his words, he intends to protect.

With a sneer, Jiang Yixuan said, "I bullied who? Taking a step back, I will still bully anybody I wish to bully, regardless of his presence."

She did not grant Liao Jiu any favors, so he grinned mockingly and said, "Yes, yes, yes."

Hua Jiao and Jiang Yixuan leisurely strolled through the store. She was limited to stating that the garments differed in quality, with some being below par and others being passably good.

"You don't want to buy two pieces?" Hua Jiao said. Please help me."

"I don't know what to buy; there is nothing suitable for me," said Jiang Yixuan.

Hua Jiao: "Do you want to get your Xie Liyun two woolen sweaters? She must be terrified of the cold because she is so weak and ill, don't you think?

She was the only one in this group of friends who was aware of the marriage between Jiang Yixuan and Xie Liyun, so she spoke very softly.

For a little period, Jiang Yixuan was astonished. She wiped her hands over her garments and thought back to the cough she had heard the previous night. Xie Liyun looks great in this soft, cozy texture.

"Why should I give her clothes for no reason?" she asked, letting go of her hand.

Anxious, Hua Jiao said, "Ah! Don't we have plans to ask her to come on the show? Is it impossible for you to thank her?"

After giving it some thought, Jiang Yixuan relaxed and said, "Okay."

Following a half-hour of shopping, Jiang Yixuan purchased two woolen sweaters, and Hua Jiao purchased four articles of clothing.

When Chai Mi saw them paying the bill, he grinned and squinted his eyes, saying, "Thank you!"

Because Jiang Yixuan was too sluggish to dispute with her, she took Huajiao aside with a nonchalant hum.

Jiang Yixuan departed from Huajiao and grabbed a cab home.

At home, it was only four o'clock. Gazing up at the upstairs, Jiang Yixuan stood in the living room. Sister, you said right away, "Ayun woke up at midday. Now he ought to be reading a book."

Yixuan Jiang: "Oh."

She didn't inquire as to why Xie Liyun was speaking to her or where she was.

Dinner was about to be served. Jiang Yixuan refrained from returning to her room. While watching TV in the living room, she contemplated how to inform Xie Liyun that she was appearing on the show.

It had always been impossible for the two of them to get along. Seeking Xie Liyun's assistance, she was unable to hide her face. She would do Xie Liyun a favor going forward if he consented.

Sister You Bringing the cleaned cherries over, you inquired bewilderedly, saying, "Ms. Jiang, I apologize, but where did you say you saw the mouse this morning? I've spent the entire day searching my house for it, but I can't seem to find it.

Jiang Yixuan reported that there was a mouse in the house in the morning. Sister You perceived a significant influence on her business acumen, professionalism, and lovely disposition. She spent the entire day looking but didn't even find a mouse.

"Well... maybe I'm dazzled," said Jiang Yixuan.

Sister You"I'm just saying...that's good, that's good!" was your exuberant response.

With a murmur, Jiang Yixuan touched her ears awkwardly.

She sighed with relief and munched on some cherries when Sister You bustled into the kitchen. She found herself eating a large number of them at once. She placed the fruit plate aside while she ate, considering the female star's self-cultivation.

Xie Liyun eats a lot of food. The meal timings are always 7:30 in the morning, 11:30 at noon, and 5:30 at night when she is home.

When Xie Liyun spotted Jiang Yixuan ten minutes before dinner, she went downstairs and hesitated, saying, "You went back very early today."

All year long, trapeze artist Jiang Yixuan puts in extra hours and frequently returns at two or three in the morning for a shooting project.

Dinner was about to start, and Jiang Yixuan sat down at the table and ate silently.

Before meals, Xie Liyun enjoys soup, saying, "Today's soup is delicious."

Sister You said right away, "This is the soup that Miss Jiang brought back the day before yesterday."

Upon hearing this, Xie Liyun gave Jiang Yixuan a quick glance, grinned, and said, "Thank you."

Jiang Yixuan gave his approval. She couldn't talk about the show Hua Jiao had mentioned or the clothes she had purchased on the way back, even though she was thinking about both of them.

Xie Liyun averted her head and buried her face with a quiet cough when she had finished the soup. Putting down her fork, Jiang Yixuan inquired nonchalantly, "Xie Liyun, did you cough all night last night?"

"Sorry," "Did I disturb you?" Xie Liyun asked as she removed a tissue to clean her hands.

Yixuan Jiang: "Yes."

Her breath was lodged in her throat, making it difficult for her to swallow or talk, and the words sounded too much like worry.

With an apologetic look, Xie Liyun muttered, "I'm sorry for bothering you; I'll turn down the volume. Sister You'll invite someone to check on if the room's ability to block out sound is inadequate tomorrow."

Despite her kind and compassionate tone, constant attentiveness, and consideration, Jiang Yixuan became indignant when she heard these statements.

"I should not have inquired about knowing sooner. This person is incredibly boring to talk to."

Jiang Yixuan gave Sister You the two bags after eating.

Sister You: "Hmm? To whom?"

"It's up to you," says Jiang Yixuan. She then made her way upstairs.

Sister You mumbled to yourself as you stood there staring at her blankly and said, "You don't know who it is for? Is it truly what I need?

Sister You considered it when she heard the upstairs door slam, but she opened her handbag and discovered two woolen sweaters inside.

"Oh my god, it's such a small," she said to herself as she removed it and made gestures with her body. Not even that I can wear it."

-

After spending a day away, Jiang Yixuan removed her makeup and had a 30-minute bath. She opened Huajiao's video invitation as she was ready to put on a face mask.

He turned the speakerphone back on and pressed the answer button when Hua Jiao appeared in her pink bunny pajamas.

Unceremoniously, Jiang Yixuan remarked, "You are so elderly, yet you still seem so girlish. You get dressed like a girl in high school every day?"

"I am in my prime; how can you call me young?" Hua Jiao's appearance was pure and beautiful, but her words were stronger and tougher. "But you, you have been married for two years, and you are still living as a widow every day!" 

"Hey!" said Jiang Yixuan, gritting her teeth.

Hua Jiao halted right away, saying, "Just a joke. Would you mind discussing the variety program with your wonderful wife?"

Yixuan Jiang: "I didn't say."

Hua Jiao replied, "No, sister Jiang, I'm in a hurry; please hurry up."

Jiang Yixuan: "I am at a loss for words with her. I have no idea how to bring it up.

Hua Jiao: "No, because you are now officially married, shouldn't you merely spend more time apart and less time together? Additionally, you were formerly with her."

Jiang Yixuan responded, "Why do you bring up the matter of old sesame and rotten millet?"

"Then, why don't you let me help you think of words?" Hua Jiao exhaled deeply.

"I'm applying a facial mask; think about it," Jiang Yixuan stated.

When the phone rang silently on the other end, Jiang Yixuan chose to ignore it. She carefully applied the happiness mask after opening the bottle.

Not long after the face mask was put on, there was a knock on the door from the outside.

Casually, Jiang Yixuan said, "Come in."

But she was taken aback by the person who entered. It was not Sister You; it was Xie Liyun.

Unconsciously pulling her V-neck pajamas together, Jiang Yixuan realized how humiliating this was and got to her feet, asking, "What's the matter?"

"Are I bothering you?" "Is this the sweater for me?" Xie Liyun asked, grinning as she scooped up her purse.

Jiang Yixuan: "This, huh?"

Xie Liyun moved forward two more paces, saying, "Sister You said It should be for me, like you stated."

"Oh... that's right. Chai Mi new opened a shop and gave me a few items and asked me to give them away."

Xie Liyun, however, seemed not to hear, and smiled at her, her gentle eyebrows curved beautifully: "I like it very much. I haven't had time to go to the mall to buy clothes this winter. Thank you, Jiang Yixuan."

Jiang Yixuan would normally object to her being so courteous, but she was unaware of what had occurred tonight. Perhaps it was because Xie Liyun's voice was kinder than usual when she first entered her room.

She spoke icily, tilting her head uneasily and feeling a touch hot behind her hair. "You're welcome," she replied. Just that..."

She heard a new message from her phone before she could continue speaking: "Jiang Xuanxuan! I considered it."

It just dawned on Jiang Yixuan that Huajiao had not yet ended the video. The voice on the other end of the call said, "It doesn't matter if you can't speak," You just do it. Xie Liyun is so sick...".

With her face concealed behind the mask, nearly stiffened, Jiang Yixuan took up her phone right away and spoke through her teeth, "Hua Jiao, that's it; don't talk nonsense." I'll speak with you afterwards.

Hua Jiao shot back like a furious string of words before she could hang up: "Don't worry, I'm not asking you to beat her! Is that not considered to be domestic violence? What I'm trying to say is, Jiang Xuanxuan, if you really can't convince Xie Liyun, just seduce her. Please have some self-confidence in your attractive looks and muscular physique.

Even Xie Liyun's normally composed expression exhibited shock as she turned to stare in disbelief at Jiang Yixuan.

Jiang Yixuan said, "..."