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Chapter 34 Didn't you see how pale he looked?

Ji Sisi picked out three outfits and a pink cheongsam, mainly because its unique color stood out among a bunch of dark-colored clothes.

She still felt a little regretful when she thought about how she hadn't been able to try on that red cheongsam last time.

Ji Sisi fastened the last button, lifted the curtain, and went out.

The pink cheongsam perfectly outlined her figure, making her look slender and graceful. The collar, cuffs, and hem of the cheongsam were edged with off-white trim, and the cheongsam was embroidered with a few small white flowers. She looked as elegant as a fresh white lotus after the rain.

The moment Ji Sisi stepped out, the sales clerk was stunned. Qi Yan followed her out, his thin lips curving upwards, his gaze towards Ji Sisi deep and full of love.

"Is it pretty?" Ji Sisi walked up to Qi Yan.

This was her first time wearing a cheongsam. She had heard that cheongsams are very figure-dependent, and she was a little worried before coming out. But when she saw the saleswoman and Qi Yan's amazed looks, she knew that she could pull it off.

The original owner had a really good figure, with a curvy figure and all the flesh in the right places.

Qi Yan nodded, grinning utterly nonchalantly, "Beautiful!"

The saleswoman saw her opportunity had arrived; now was the perfect chance to make a sale!
"Comrade..."

Qi Yan stopped the sales clerk, "Comrade, could you please pack up the three outfits my fiancée just picked out?"

The sales clerk held up the clothes and asked Qi Yan to confirm, "Are you sure you want this much?"

That adds up to quite a bit of money, at least thirty-something yuan, which is almost a month's salary for her. This man is really willing to spend money on his wife.

Moreover, the woman is beautiful and has a great figure; she's truly blessed!
Without hesitation, Qi Yan said something that made the sales clerk even more envious.

"I noticed you didn't bring much stuff from Jianghai. Why don't you take advantage of today to buy a few more outfits?"

Ji Sisi was still immersed in the joy of shopping when Qi Yan's words immediately pulled her out of it.

She had stuffed all her things into her storage space, so it didn't look like there was much.

After Qi Yan's reminder, Ji Sisi realized that she had emptied the kitchen and living room, and the space was still piled with pots and pans from that era. She regretted not buying them earlier.

"These are enough. I have three or four more sets at home, enough for me to wear."

Qi Yan didn't insist and followed the salesperson to the checkout. After the two left the department store, they went to the supply and marketing cooperative and bought some other things to prepare for the wedding.

Just as the sun was about to set, Lin Peifeng finally drove back with Lin Miao.

By the time we arrived at the research institute, it was getting late, the moon was already high in the sky, and every household was brightly lit.

Hearing the roar of the car engine, all the onlookers rushed out.

Lin Miao and Lin Peifeng's dormitory was right next to the family compound, and since it was on the way, they parked their car in the courtyard of the family compound.

"Xiao Hong, you've come to watch the fun too?" Someone arrived late, craning their neck to look ahead. "I wonder what good stuff Dr. Lin bought this time. She gets to ride in a private car to the county town to buy things. I'm so envious of her."

"Tsk tsk, this is really a money pit! Buying so much stuff, do you even think you'll ever use any of it?"

A group of people stood outside the dam and discussed quietly.

"Dr. Lin is from Kyoto, so her standard of living is definitely different from ours. Haven't you seen how she dresses like a butterfly every day?"

Everyone assumed it all belonged to Lin Miao, and closed the car door after only two rounds.

"What's going on? There's still so much stuff in that car."

"Did you guys see that Ji Sisi was sitting in the car too? And Director Qi has never helped Lin Miao move things before. Could it be that all those things left in there were bought by Director Qi for Ji Sisi?"

Only then did they realize that the car had driven in the direction of Qi Yan and Ji Sisi's house. The object of everyone's envy instantly shifted from Lin Miao to Ji Sisi; they all agreed that marrying a good husband was incredibly important!
The group continued their discussion as they walked home.

"Guo Meizi, if you're not feeling well, why are you standing outside in the middle of the night? Are you waiting for Shiming?"

Guo Xiaolan stood at the door, silent, looking listless, like a wilted eggplant.

The bright moonlight made her face look pale, and she just stared in the direction of the research institute without saying a word.

The three onlookers were terrified.

Guo Xiaolan forced a smile and replied, "I came out for some fresh air."

Someone scoffed and teased her, "We thought you were just here to watch the show like us. You have no idea, Director Qi bought Ji Sisi a lot of things..."

Before the woman could finish speaking, the other two men forcibly dragged her away.

"If we didn't know you were a bit dim-witted, we would have really thought you were deliberately trying to annoy Guo Meizi. They came in the same batch, look at Ji Sisi, then look at Guo Meizi..."

"Didn't you see how pale he looks?"

The three walked further and further away, their figures and voices growing fainter.

The smile on Guo Xiaolan's face vanished, and her eyes became empty and lifeless.

Thinking back to that farce this morning, she must be nothing more than a clown in those people's eyes now.

When Guo Xiaolan returned from the infirmary, she immediately opened Fang Shiming's room and rummaged through his belongings.

She knew that what Wang Cuicui said was true, but because Ji Sisi did not give a direct answer, she still held onto a glimmer of hope that Fang Shiming would not treat her like that.

But from the moment she pulled out the marriage application, Guo Xiaolan didn't remember how long she was stunned. She only remembered that her ears were ringing and her mind was blank.

It was late at night when Fang Shiming returned home. He pushed open the door and saw Guo Xiaolan sitting in the room with red eyes and a blank expression. A pile of papers was scattered at her feet.

This was the first time he had seen Guo Xiaolan like this, and he was quite moved.

Did she see what Director Qi bought for her sister-in-law? Xiaolan must think he's useless now. He's the one who made Xiaolan feel wronged. Luckily, he hasn't submitted his application yet, otherwise what if Xiaolan regrets marrying him?
Fang Shiming remained silent, but he too began to feel distressed.

"Why did you come back so late?"

Guo Xiaolan's voice was hoarse, clearly from crying for a long time.

Fang Shiming frowned even more deeply. "I'll be going on a business trip starting tomorrow, and I'm not sure when I'll be back. I'm taking stock of the documents I need to take with me tomorrow."

Guo Xiaolan felt as if a piece of her heart had been ripped out, leaving her feeling empty. She let out a bitter laugh.

"If I don't wait for you tonight, are you just going to leave tomorrow and wait for someone else to tell me?"

Fang Shiming wanted to explain, but he was afraid of saying something that would anger her, so he ultimately chose to remain silent.

"Fang Shiming, why aren't you saying anything, you bastard! If you didn't want to marry me, why did you agree to my mother's engagement, and why did you send me to this godforsaken place!"

Guo Xiaolan stood up abruptly, and as she spoke, she began to choke up. She loudly vented her dissatisfaction, her words becoming incoherent.

"I came to this godforsaken place for you, and I'm humiliated and scorned every few days. I've never been treated badly by anyone before, but I'm treated badly every day here. That's bad enough, but why can't you make things easier for me?"

She hastily wiped away her tears, bent down to pick up the application form from the ground, and slammed it into Fang Shiming's face.

(End of this chapter)