Chapter 56: Forced Love

  After I and Fang Wenke tidied ourselves up, we had Zhao Jun and Liang Xue gather at our home.

  Because Zhao Jun used to come to Fang Wenke's house to play, he arrived in ten minutes with ease; but Liang Xue was different, after making a few phone calls to ask me for directions, she finally arrived at Fang Wenke's home.

  Liáng Xuě entered the house, openly expressing a state of rural people entering the city. I guess that when I first came to Fang Wenke's house, it was probably this kind of state too!

  The four of us sat in Wenke's house for a while, had some drinks and then set off.

  Because of the economic level of me, Liang Xue and Zhao Jun, Fang Wenke directly drove us three to Ouya Commercial Mall, because it is a relatively fair-priced mall. However, even so, I think clothes in the price range of 200 to 800 yuan are quite expensive.

  When we arrived at the Eurasian shopping mall, Liang Xue quietly tugged on my sleeve and nervously whispered in my ear: "Do you guys usually buy clothes in places like this? I'm afraid my money won't be enough!"

  Although I don't know much about Liang Xue's family situation, from her daily expenses, it can be seen that her family is not a wealthy one. It's basically at the level of being slightly better than mine and slightly worse than Zhao Jun's.

  I leaned over and whispered in Liang Xue's ear, "Don't worry! You don't have to pay the bill today."

  Liáng Xuě looked at me with a mixture of surprise and bewilderment.

  We drove the car to the parking lot and then went into the mall together.

  Because consumption levels here are not low, there will be no crowded situations like those in underground shopping malls, and the overall atmosphere of the mall is just right.

  We went directly to the third floor for women's clothing and left men's clothing till last to browse around.

  Because I knew Fang Wenke would pay for me, so when I was trying on clothes, I just tried them on and didn't even look at the price tags. Of course, this level of consumption is basically negligible for Fang Wenke.

  It's different with Liang Xue, she usually has some knowledge of fashion, and for those expensive brands that she can guess the price, she doesn't even bother to look.

  So when I was picking out clothes, she was just outside chatting with Zhao Jun and Fang Wenke.

  Fang Wenke wasn't stupid either, always creating opportunities for Liang Xue and Zhao Jun to be in their own little world. Either he would wander around by himself next door or keep poking his head into my dressing room, constantly urging me on.

  I came out of the fitting room and handed a light blue dress with a slightly small size to Fang Wenke, saying: "This is too small, it's also out of stock, I can't wear it!"

  I lowered my head and tidied up the hem of my clothes, while Fang Wenke, standing opposite me, said in a slightly collapsing tone: "Dear, this one is too small? Shouldn't you go on a diet?"

  I suddenly lifted my head and kicked Fang Wenke with one foot. Zhao Jun and Liang Xue, who were standing beside me, burst out laughing.

  Zhao Jun walked over, took the light blue dress from Fang Wenke's hand and said to me: "What a pity, this color matches your skin tone very well."

  It's probably because Zhao Jun praised me, Fang Wenke's expression immediately turned ugly. I knew Fang Wenke was jealous, but I didn't know he was so jealous.

  Fang Wenke snatched the dress back and piled it directly into Liang Xue's arms, then said ruthlessly: "What a joke! My family's Li Weiming is both fat and ugly, I think this dress suits Liang Xue just fine, Liang Xue you go try it on."

  Liang Xue stood there with a one-piece dress in her hand, dazed and staring blankly at the three of us.

  I looked at the awkward atmosphere and immediately said to Liang Xue: "Quickly go in and try it on! You're thinner than me, it should fit you just right. It'll look especially good when worn under clothes in winter!"

  But Liang Xue still didn't budge, flipping over the price tag on her collar, and muttered: "This... this is too expensive..."

  Fang Wenke saw that Liang Xue was hesitant, so he immediately made a joke to tease Zhao Jun, who smiled and then turned his head to say to Liang Xue: "What's the big deal? We didn't plan on letting you pay from the start! Zhao Jun said before we came out that he wanted to give you a gift! Right, Zhao Jun?"

  Zhao Jun was stunned, although he was a bit dizzy from Fang Wenke's words, but he quickly understood what Fang Wenke meant. Fang Wenke just wanted to match him with Liang Xue after all.

  Zhao Jun smiled foolishly and said to Liang Xue: "En, it's like that! You go try quickly!"

  Liang Xue's face turned red as soon as she heard that Zhao Jun wanted to give her a gift.

  After Zhao Jun's hospitalization last time, Fang Wenke and I knew that Liang Xue liked Zhao Jun, of course, Zhao Jun himself could also feel it.

  Just then, in the present situation, Zhao Jun could only say so as to avoid hurting Liang Xue's self-esteem.

  I finally feel that Fang Wenke's viciousness is really not ordinary.

  Liáng Xuě took the clothes and went into the fitting room, a minute later she had changed.

  When she came out, it really amazed us three people and proved that sentence: People who are born beautiful look good in anything.

  "It's too good-looking! Zhao Jun, you go pay the bill! This dress was tailor-made for Liang Xue!" Fang Wenke flattered and praised Liang Xue, while also urging Zhao Jun to go make the payment.

  Then Zhao Jun went to pay the bill and came back with the receipt, while Liang Xue's face was still red and hot, and she couldn't say a word.

  Just as we were about to attack the next women's clothing store, Jiang Xiaoqiao called me unexpectedly. After a few simple conversations, I learned some unexpected news that surprised everyone.

  I hastily pulled Hou Wenke, who was walking quickly, and said: "Jiang Xiaoqiao is in trouble. Let me and Liang Xue go to the police station to pick her up. You and Zhao Jun take a stroll by yourselves, and then buy winter clothes, okay?"

  "What? Police station? What has Jiang Xiaoqiao done now? Is it related to Wang Taos sister?" Fang Wenke asked in surprise.

  "I don't know! It's hard to say in just a few words, anyway, I have to go with Liang Xue now." I pulled up Liang Xue who was still blushing on the side.

  "We'll send you two away!" Zhao Jiong hastily said.

  "No need! You're not unaware of Jiang Xiaoqiao's temperament, once something happens and outsiders find out, she'll go crazy, you two just take a stroll!"

  "Then you two go quickly! I and Zhao Jun will finish our stroll and then head back home, you two give me a call when you arrive!" Fang Wenke said.

  I pulled Liang Xue and rushed out of the mall, hailed a taxi, and sped towards the police station.

  In the taxi, Liang Xue's face was still flushed, and it seemed that she had not yet recovered from the lingering shyness of just now.

  "Hey! Still shy? I called you yesterday and you didn't pick up?" I pushed Liang Xue, telling her to hurry up and wake up.

  "What? Yesterday? Ah! I was doing yoga in the living room at that time!" Liang Xue covered her face.

  "Wasn't Jiang Xiaoqiao at home with you yesterday afternoon? I called her phone and it was turned off!"

  "No! After we three parted ways this afternoon, Jiang Xiaoqiao took a taxi by herself and didn't even tell me where she was going. Then I just went home directly. What's wrong? Has something big happened?" Liang Xue finally asked with some concern.

  "Yes! Something big happened! Yesterday, Jiang Xiaoqiao's love rival Wang Tao jumped off the building and committed suicide! I immediately called you two at that time, but neither of you answered. Later, Fang Wenke went home, and I forgot about it!"

  "What! Wang Tao is dead? That's great news!" Liang Xue's anxious expression suddenly turned bright.

  "You're stupid! Jiang Xiaoqiao probably ended up at the police station because of this, and you're still happy to come out?" I looked at Liang Xue in despair, suddenly feeling that women who fall in love really have a low IQ!

  Liáng Xuě Chōng I pouted and pursed my tender little lips, then tightly hugged the shopping bag in my arms.

  Liang Xue really likes Zhao Jun, it seems to be unquestionable. But I'm also worried about her, I'm afraid she'll end up like Jiang Yun, recklessly falling in love with someone and then retreating with a wounded body.

  Although I don't know Zhao Jun's inner thoughts, from the way he looks at Liang Xue, I can tell that he doesn't have any extra feelings for her, it's just a simple friendship.

  Because eyes can't deceive anyone, and it's also very hard for love to be mutual.

  The taxi drove smoothly on the road, I sat in the car and kept glancing at the people and scenery outside the window, I found myself gradually falling in love with this kind of movement, that is, walking through the flowers as a bystander.

  I immerse myself in this not-so-prosperous city, and constantly feel the coolness before early winter, feeling the unpredictable changes around me, feeling the ups and downs of love and unlove.