Not Good Enough

Second floor of Liyuan Shopping Mall.

After buying the watch, Zhao Yachian became more lively and even took He Liting's arm, pulling her into the store to look at clothes.

"I'll try on this dress; they happen to have my size."

Zhao Yachian handed her the bag, watch, and gift bag, then picked up the clothes and went into the fitting room.

It took quite a while before he came out excitedly.

Standing in a busy passageway, I swayed back and forth in front of the mirror.

The black floral dress reached just to mid-thigh, with a beautiful drape, and the cinched waist accentuated her graceful figure.

May is almost here, and the temperature is getting higher and higher, so this dress is just the right size.

"Tingzi, does it look good? Does the back cover fit?" Zhao Yachian twirled around in front of He Liting.

He Liting nodded and said, "It really suits you, it makes you look fairer and slimmer."

Zhao Yachian nodded happily, took out her Mobile Phone and snapped a picture. She looked absolutely gorgeous!

I don't know why, but I feel like sharing this with Brother Song.

After changing back into her original clothes and spending 230 yuan to buy the skirt, Zhao Yachian's smile became even brighter.

After strolling around for a while, I helped He Liting pick out a dress, and then the two of them went to the Milk Tea shop on the first floor.

Zhao Yachian ordered a hot bubble Milk Tea and drank it with relish.

He Liting hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "Qianqian, tell me the truth, your unhappiness before was because of that Tang Song, right?"

She knew her cousin quite well and keenly sensed the problem from the other woman's series of reactions.

Zhao Yachian's hand trembled slightly, and she lowered her head to continue sipping her Milk Tea. "No, it's just that I'm in a bad mood."

"Something's not right with you," He Liting said, her eyes gleaming. "Even if you didn't say anything, I could guess! Qianqian, we're not just relatives, we're best friends. Is there anything you can't tell me?"

Zhao Yachian bit her lip and whispered, "I don't know what happened. It's just that he said some things to me last night, and I've been feeling anxious and confused ever since. I've never felt this way before."

"What did you say?"

Zhao Yachian, looking distressed, briefly recounted what had happened last night.

"Oh, so it was a confession!" He Liting instantly understood. "It was right to reject him; you two aren't a good match. But you've had plenty of confessions from boys throughout your life, why such a strong reaction this time?"

Zhao Yachian avoided eye contact and stammered, unable to speak.

He Liting gently tapped her forehead and said, "You don't actually have a crush on that programmer friend, do you? What is it about him that attracts you?"

Zhao Yachian took a big gulp of Milk Tea and cupped her cheeks in her hands.

After a long silence, she stared blankly and said, "Maybe it's because I have Good impression him. When I'm with him, I always feel... I don't know how to describe it, maybe it's a sense of security."

When we travel, he arranges everything perfectly and prepares many little surprises.

When it rains, I worry about the inconvenience of commuting, so I send red envelopes and drive people to and from work.

When they come for treatment, they also bring their favorite fried skewers Milk Tea.

They also frequently check in on their work and life via WeChat.

Moreover, he possesses a unique sense of relaxation and composure, seemingly full of confidence and goals for the future.

When you're with him, you're always unconsciously influenced by his charm.

Hearing her words, He Liting pinched her cheek hard. "Calm down. You've just entered the workforce. You'll meet many outstanding men in the future."

"Brother Song is also very outstanding. He has exceptional work skills and is very knowledgeable. He has successfully lost weight, and his skin has improved a lot. I think he's quite handsome..."

Zhao Yachian rattled off a long list of Tang Song's virtues, seemingly trying to refute her best friend's words.

He Liting took her Mobile Phone and looked at the photos Tang Song had recently sent.

She exclaimed in surprise, "You've changed quite a bit! You look much younger now, and your appearance is still quite good."

"I played a part in it," Zhao Yachian said, raising her eyebrows with a smug look on her face.

He Liting shook her head and said, "This is not enough."

Just as Zhao Yachian was about to say something, her expression suddenly changed, and she stood up abruptly.

"What's wrong, Qianqian?"

Zhao Yachian pressed her legs together and said awkwardly, "I got my period, and I didn't bring any sanitary napkins."

He Liting quickly took out a small pack of tissues and handed it over, "Use this as a pad first."

"Okay." Zhao Yachian took the tissue and walked quickly toward the mall's restroom.

Thankfully, I had a hot drink just now; if it had been cold, my stomach would have been acting up for days.

When Zhao Yachian, still shaken, returned to the Milk Tea shop.

He Liting's Mobile Phone just rang.

The call was connected.

"Hey, Brother Hui, my best friend and I are at Mixue Ice Cream & Tea on the first floor of the mall."

"Um, my best friend isn't feeling well, and we're on our way home."

"Um... okay, then thank you for your trouble. We'll just wait for you on the West Gate Road. The road there is wide and easy to park."

I hung up the phone.

He Liting winked at her and laughed, "A colleague who joined our company a while ago has been pursuing me relentlessly lately. I posted something on my Moments, and he immediately came running over."

"Oh?" Zhao Yachian asked gossipily, "What's he like? How far have things progressed in your relationship?"

He Liting laughed and said, "We've only known each other for a short time, how far can things go? Just a normal colleague relationship. As for him... he has a car and a house in Yancheng, and he's quite handsome, better than your programmer friend, haha."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yachian pouted unhappily, sensing that her cousin's words had a hidden meaning.

"Let's go, it's good that he can drive you home, so you don't catch a cold or get a stomachache on the way." He Liting smiled and put her arm around her.

As I walked out of the South Gate of the mall, it was already getting dark.

A cool evening breeze blew by, and Zhao Yachian, who had just started her period, quickly covered her lower abdomen with her bag.

The two waited by the roadside for a short while.

A white Accord drove up and slowly stopped in front of the two of them.

Immediately afterwards, a young man in his late twenties got out of the driver's seat.

He was wearing a light-colored casual suit, had a handsome appearance, and was about 175 cm tall.

"Liting!" The boy waved with a smile, "You're dressed as beautifully as ever today, I spotted you right away."

As he spoke, his gaze couldn't help but sweep over Zhao Yachian again.

Wearing a tight-fitting base layer with jeans, she perfectly accentuated her waistline. With her slightly wavy long hair, bright features, and 180cm height, she actually stood out more than He Liting.

He Liting smiled and said, "Let me introduce you, this is my best friend Zhao Yachian. Thank you for your trouble, Brother Hui, for making this special trip."

"It was nothing." Li Xinghui smiled and took the initiative to greet her, "Hello Yaqian, I'm Liting's colleague, Li Xinghui."

"Hello, Brother Hui."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three of them got into the car.

As Li Xinghui drove, he said, "It's lunchtime. How about I treat you two ladies to a big meal? You can go home later."

Zhao Yachian quickly shook her head and said, "I won't go, I'm not feeling well."

The blood was flowing out little by little, and she was really afraid that it would seep out, which would be too embarrassing.

"Um... then let's go back and get some rest. Liting, that new outdoor barbecue place near the company has a good reputation; several colleagues have been there, and they say the environment is fantastic. Shall we go grab a bite?"

Seeing her hesitation in the rearview mirror, Li Xinghui continued, "I've gone to all this trouble to come all this way, you won't refuse, will you?"

He Liting pursed her lips and said, "Then Brother Hui."

"Hehe, don't be so polite."