The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

October is truly a magical month.

When people think of September, they often imagine the sweltering heat of summer, with the scorching sun shining down on the earth just like in July or August, and a refreshing popsicle that can bring joy all day long.

As for November, it is a time of biting winds, white snow, and treetops covered in silver. When passing under the trees, one has to worry about the snow falling onto the back of one's neck.

However, only October separated these two months.

"Achoo!"

Wen Yao rubbed her red nose and shivered as she tucked her arms into the cuffs of her long sleeves.

"It's so cold! I was wearing short sleeves yesterday, but it's still so cold in long sleeves today."

Xu Xi, who was sitting next to her, was already wearing a hoodie with cat ears.

Her petite body was wrapped in thick clothes, and even the space between her cotton shoes and cotton pants was covered by thick cotton socks.

Just last night, she was wearing a short-sleeved shirt when her brother took her out and they spent an hour shopping, buying several hoodies and cotton-padded jackets.

Xu Xi felt a little sorry for her brother, thinking it was a waste that he had spent so much money on her.

Moreover, it wasn't time to wear a down jacket yet, and trying on so many thick clothes made her sweat profusely.

Looking back now, Xu Xi can't help but feel very fortunate for her brother's foresight.

Winter arrived overnight, which perfectly describes Yuncheng yesterday and today.

"Xi Bao, aren't you cold?"

Wen Yao looked at Xu Xi beside her with a wronged expression and couldn't help but shiver.

Xu Xi shook her head.

"It's not cold."

She lifted her sleeve, revealing the cotton lining inside.

"My brother bought it for me yesterday, saying that it would get very cold today, and told me to make sure I wore it."

"Ah... I'm so envious of you."

Looking at the white, thick cotton wool, Wen Yao couldn't help but shed tears of envy.

"My parents didn't even remind me, and they left me behind to go to Beijing to have fun again."

"Speaking of which, it seems they went in summer clothes. They're probably shivering on the Great Wall now, hahaha..."

"Achoo!"

Wen Yao trembled as she looked at her timetable and saw that there were still three classes left before school ended. She suddenly felt dizzy.

After a while, she stood up and snapped her fingers towards the window.

"What are you doing? Oh, let me get some sleep, grandma. I stayed up all night last night."

Xu Bowen moved over with a look of utter despair.

Wen Yao glanced at the coat he was wearing; it seemed quite thick.

"Take off your clothes."

"What?!"

Xu Bowen took two steps back in terror, clutching his chest tightly.

"No, boss, I'm a respectable person, I don't sell myself. If you want it, go to Red Romance."

"Are you out of your mind?"

Wen Yao glared at him with disdain.

"Lend me your jacket, I'll return it after school."

Upon hearing this, Xu Bowen paused for a moment, then tightened his zipper.

"No, ma'am, I've lent you the clothes, but what am I supposed to wear?"

"Aren't you a sports student? Go downstairs and run a couple of laps, then you won't be cold anymore!"

"Are you kidding me? I just ran 10 kilometers this morning."

Wen Yao cleared her throat, gave a kind smile, and held up three fingers.

"Labor and management on the Shu Road!"

......

Finally, Wen Yao, wrapped in her still-warm coat, looked blissful.

Xu Bowen sat by the window, trembling all over, clutching the muscles in his arms, shaking uncontrollably.

"Ahem, the homeroom teacher informed us that the flu is quite severe recently due to the seasonal change. Students near the windows, please open them to keep the room ventilated."

"I work from 8 AM!!!"

......

After school, Xu Xi didn't go straight home, but instead headed towards the pedestrian street.

She stopped in front of the men's clothing store where she had bought a suit for her brother last time.

Welcome!

The male shop assistant came up to her and recognized Xu Xi.

"Little sister, you're here to buy clothes for your brother again?"

"Uh-huh!"

Xu Xi nodded.

Just before leaving home that morning, she vaguely remembered that her brother was wearing a black cotton coat with several holes in it.

While riding the bike, you can still see a few strands of cotton drifting out from the hole.

"It's the change of seasons, time to buy some warmer clothes."

The male shop assistant led Xu Xi to the winter clothing section.

"Yes, do you have any cotton-padded coats?"

"Yes, we have sporty styles here and business styles there. Which one would you like to choose, little sister? I'll find the right size for you."

Looking at the two shelves, Xu Xi still felt somewhat dissatisfied.

The sporty colors are too bright, and my brother gets them dirty easily because he's out in the wind and rain every day. Plus, cotton-padded clothes are hard to wash, so they'll look really dirty.

Business style is even less suitable. The suit I bought for my brother last time is still hidden deep in the closet and has never been worn.

My brother said that he wasn't suited to wearing such high-end clothes; it was like a pig with a scallion stuck in its nose, trying to look like an elephant.

"Do you have any jackets that are practical and durable enough to withstand dirt?"

Xu Xi gestured with her hands, hoping the male shop assistant would understand what she meant.

"Of course."

The male shop assistant led Xu Xi to another shelf.

Most of the cotton-padded coats here are dark-colored and very large, making them slightly bulky.

It did meet Xu Xi's requirements for clothes that were more in line with her brother's needs.

However, he looks a bit old-fashioned.

It looks like something his father or grandfather would wear.

"The cotton-padded coats in this row are more suitable for older people. If you want to buy them for your brother, they won't look very good."

"However, these clothes are very practical, very thick, and the fabric is waterproof. If they get dirty, you can just wipe them clean or put them directly into the washing machine."

"To increase practicality, a lot of aesthetics have been sacrificed. I actually really like this kind of clothing. As everyday wear, it's much more cost-effective than those fancy clothes."

Xu Xi's gaze wandered over the coats, finally settling on a military green overcoat.

"Can I take this down and have a look at it?"

She pointed to the military overcoat.

"Oh my, little sister has good taste."

The male shop assistant picked up the coat hanger and took down the military overcoat.

"This set is modeled after military-style cotton-padded jackets. It has thickened padding inside, making it windproof and waterproof, and it has an extremely long service life. It can be worn for several years or even more than ten years without any problems."

"Moreover, this outfit has many pockets, including inner pockets and slanted pockets, which can hold a lot of things."

"There's also a layer of fleece around the neck, so you don't have to worry about cold wind getting into your neck when you're walking or cycling outdoors, and you can even skip the scarf."

As the male shop assistant explained the clothes, Xu Xi became more and more satisfied with them.

She unbuttoned the coat and unzipped it; the military overcoat wrapped itself completely inside her.

The size is also suitable for my brother's height.

"This one will do. Could you please pack it for me?"

"OK."