Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 252 Shameful
I ran over quickly, peered out the window, and saw a turquoise river, green mountains, water surrounding the mountains, and an octagonal pavilion standing in the water, its reflection blending with the colors of the mountains, just like a landscape painting in traditional Chinese painting.

Xiao Ruonan loves to travel and has visited tourist attractions all over the world, but she has neglected the local customs and culture of China.

Imagine sitting by the window with your loved one after a long day, sipping tea and enjoying the scenery – such bliss is simply divine.

Seeing her relaxed face, Ning Zhiyuan also smiled with relief.

In the afternoon, Xiao Ruonan dragged Ning Zhiyuan along to buy intimate items for girls. This was the most upscale shopping mall in the area, and she immediately took a liking to a pair of high heels.

"Ah Lie, do you think these shoes look good on me?"

A pair of off-white Poggen shoes, with a black silk bow hanging from the heel. Ning Zhiyuan could imagine what Xiao Ruonan would look like wearing these high heels: pretty, charming, and with a touch of feminine sexiness, they would indeed suit her very well.

"nice!"

"These high heels cost 83,000 yuan, no discount. The brand next door is a low-end brand, you can go check it out there!" The saleswoman took the high heels as soon as she came over, her expression full of disdain and disgust.

"Stop!" Xiao Ruonan called out. "What do you mean? You think we can't afford it?"

In order to escape from the Xiao family, Xiao Ruonan had brought only sports and casual clothes, which were all from international high-end brands. Unfortunately, the saleswoman didn't know their value and thought they were poor.

"Isn't that right? People should know their own limitations. Not having money to buy something isn't the worst thing; the worst thing is trying something and breaking it and not having money to pay for it. That would be embarrassing!"

"You! Fine, today I'll show you what it means to be low-key, you snobbish jerk!" Xiao Ruonan pointed at the display stand, "That pair from before, and this pair, and this pair, no need to try them on, size 37, pack them all up!"

The saleswoman had just looked disgusted, but when she heard that the customer wanted three pairs of shoes, her attitude changed completely. She started bowing and scraping, pouring water and serving snacks.

"Miss, how would you like to pay?"

Xiao Ruonan showed her black card.

Upon seeing the black card, the saleswoman's eyes widened in disbelief, feeling ashamed of her own blindness and how she had almost driven away the God of Wealth.

"Ah Lie, you pick out a few clothes later, it's on me. You have to pick them, it's an order!"

"Miss, this card cannot be used. Would you like to try another one?"

Xiao Ruonan frowned, then took out another bill from her wallet.

Saleswoman: "Sorry, it still can't be swiped!"

Sorry, it can't be processed!

"Feel sorry……"

Xiao Ruonan: "Impossible, how could it be that I can't refresh at all?"

"Yeah, how could it not work? You're just putting on a show, aren't you? I'm telling you, if you don't have money, just say so. Why are you lying to people? You're such a cheapskate, making me work for nothing. Don't you even need money?!"

"Who are you calling a poor slut? I just had a problem with my card, how did I lie to you?"

The saleswoman chuckled, "Still not admitting it, huh? Fine, I'll call the police right now and have you arrested, you fraudster. I've lost several sales trying to please you. I'm so unlucky to have run into you today, you motherless brat!"

Suddenly, a hand grabbed the saleswoman's wrist.

"Ouch, it hurts so much..." the saleswoman cried out in pain.

"Apologize to her!"

Ning Zhiyuan's scar alone was frightening enough, and coupled with his perpetually stern expression, he exuded an evil aura. Which girl wouldn't be scared of him?
The saleswoman quickly apologized, "Yes, I'm sorry, I was just joking with you, please don't mind!"

"Hmph!" Ning Zhiyuan shrugged her off, then pulled a bank card from his inner pocket. "Swipe this card!" Under his gaze, the saleswoman swiped the card with trembling hands, and then tremblingly saw them off as they left.

From beginning to end, Xiao Ruonan looked at him with a gaze that was both admiring and shocked.

"No, Ah Lie, where did you get so much money?"

"Spent!"

"Then consider it a loan from me. I'll pay you back with interest another day!" Xiao Ruonan was quite generous. Then, she showed an embarrassed expression, "It must be my dad. He froze all my credit cards to force me to go back. He's so cunning!"

"That's what he's worried about!"

"So, you knew all along that I couldn't afford it, didn't you?" Xiao Ruonan narrowed her eyes.

Ning Zhiyuan avoided eye contact.

Yes, he had already guessed it, but he didn't mention it at all in order to protect her so-called noblewoman's self-esteem.

Ning Zhiyuan handed the card to Xiao Ruonan, saying, "There's not much money in it, but it'll be enough for an emergency!"

"That won't do. I'm the master. If I need your help even for this, wouldn't I be too embarrassed?" Xiao Ruonan's eyes lit up. "I've got it! I'll ask Fourth Brother for some!"

"Fifth Miss, you don't have to suffer in vain. As long as you go back and admit your mistake, the master will forgive you, and you can go back to your original life of comfort and ease. This kind of life for ordinary people is really not suitable for you!"

Xiao Ruonan shoved her phone back into her pocket. Despite her small stature, she exuded an air of authority. "What do you mean by that? Are you telling me to go back?"

"not me……"

"I'd like to ask, after so many years apart from Su Ying, why haven't you found another girlfriend? Don't tell me there haven't been any suitable ones. You know perfectly well whether there are other people in your heart or not. So, even you are a person who values ​​relationships extremely much, let alone me? Or is it that in your eyes I'm just someone who expects to be waited on hand and foot, someone with no feelings whatsoever, someone you could marry any man without any consequences? Or is it that I don't even have the right to choose love? Am I destined to sacrifice my marriage for personal gain in this life?"

Ning Zhiyuan: "..."

Why aren't you saying anything? Say something, say something!

Faced with Xiao Ruonan's aggressive questioning, Ning Zhiyuan had nothing to say. "I'm sorry, Miss Fifth, I didn't think that far ahead!"

Xiao Ruonan smiled, a pale and weak smile. "You don't like me, so of course you won't consider that much. I know that in your eyes I'm just a burden, a hindrance. Don't worry, I won't bother you anymore!"

Turn around and leave.

Ning Zhiyuan patted his forehead in self-reproach and urged, "Fifth Miss, wait for me!"

He grasped her arm. "I'm sorry, Miss Fifth, I shouldn't have said that to you!"

"Let me tell you, Ah Lie, although I, Xiao Ruonan, am a rich young lady, I can endure hardship. Let's make a bet. If I can persevere to the end, you...you..."

"Just what?"

"Be my boyfriend!" Xiao Ruonan said, blushing.

Ning Zhiyuan frowned.

"If you don't say anything, I'll take that as a yes!" In the end, the conflict ended with Xiao Ruonan's victory.

After taking a few steps, she turned around. "What are you standing there for? Hurry up and go home, I'm hungry!"

Ning Zhiyuan followed in a daze, a smile playing on his lips from an angle where Xiao Ruonan couldn't see him.