When they reached a shop specializing in women's underwear, Su Yuan planted her feet as if they'd taken root and refused to go in. "Hongye, do we really have to go inside?"
"What do you mean, 'do we really'? Hurry up!" She grabbed Su Yuan's hand and pulled her inside.
The moment she crossed the threshold, Su Yuan felt the stark difference between inside and outside the lingerie shop, and her cheeks flushed despite herself. This was her first time stepping into such a colorful world. In the past, even when she passed by from the street, the place had seemed impossibly far removed from her life, as if it had nothing to do with her at all. She'd never imagined that one day she'd walk in openly and without a second thought.
Rows upon rows of bras in every imaginable style, sexy panties that seemed designed to save the country on fabric, and bras in all sorts of colors and sizes—Su Yuan's heart thumped wildly. She looked at everything timidly, almost as if she'd been caught doing something wrong, and kept darting her eyes away.
Wei Hongye smiled and began explaining on her own. "Girls have to choose underwear that suits them. It's not only more comfortable to wear; the right underwear can also help maintain and shape your figure. From the way you're acting, I'm guessing this is your first time shopping for it."
Su Yuan swallowed. "Yeah."
"No wonder. Did you know that without a bra, you're practically flashing everyone?" As she spoke, her gaze dropped to Su Yuan's slightly raised chest. Two little doves seemed about to burst free, with a pair of tiny peaks visible beneath the fabric. Fortunately, they weren't very large; otherwise, the outline would have been even more obvious to everyone.
"..."
Su Yuan lowered her head in silence. After a long moment, she seemed to understand why that driver had been so lecherous toward her earlier.
The way she looked now, she really didn't seem like a respectable girl.
"Come on, don't dwell on it. Just think of it as giving those lucky people a treat for their eyes. A little free show, that's all. Besides, it's not too late to figure it out now."
Wei Hongye laughed at Su Yuan's awkward expression. There were plenty of clueless girls in the world, and Su Yuan was clearly the kind who couldn't take care of herself once she left home. Wei Hongye suddenly felt that fate had brought them together: since she'd run into this girl, she had to help her break those bad habits.
The lingerie shop had so many different styles that they were dazzling and overwhelming. Su Yuan had no idea where to start or what to choose. Luckily, Wei Hongye was there to help, and she made most of the decisions. Before long, Su Yuan had several sets of underwear in her hands.
In the fitting room, Su Yuan frowned at the white lace panties and pale pink pair in her hands, along with the other styles nearby. Damn, should she be relieved that none of them were the kind that skimped on fabric to an outrageous degree?
With a rustle, she took off her old boyshorts and changed into the white pair. Hmm, they felt soft and fit just right. They were more comfortable than what she'd been wearing before. Su Yuan had to admire Wei Hongye's eye; she'd only glanced at her and somehow knew what size to pick.
Next came the bras. There were several styles, in colors that matched the panties.
Before they started shopping, Wei Hongye had asked what cup size she wore. Su Yuan had looked back at her with wide, innocent eyes. Wei Hongye had slapped her forehead and realized that Su Yuan didn't even know her own cup size. When a girl was this clueless, it wasn't stupidity—it was adorable.
Wei Hongye asked a shop assistant for a tape measure and measured her herself. Su Yuan's underbust was 74 cm and her bust was 84 cm, which meant her chest was roughly between a 34A and a 34B. To save time, Wei Hongye simply picked out several bras in both sizes for her to try on.
"Are you done yet? Want me to come in and help?" Wei Hongye called from outside the fitting room.
Su Yuan jumped. She remembered how Wei Hongye had been handsy while measuring her bust, and there was no way she'd let her come inside. She quickly chose a bra that matched the color of her panties and put it on.
Wei Hongye had no idea that Su Yuan had already dubbed her a "female pervert." The reason was simple: when she'd measured Su Yuan's bust, she'd gotten a little too handsy.
Some physical contact was inevitable while taking measurements, but to Su Yuan... Wei Hongye's touching had gone way beyond that. A few minutes earlier, Wei Hongye had volunteered to measure her bust with a tape measure. But after Su Yuan took off her top and bared her chest, Wei Hongye had sighed admiringly, cradled her little doves, and stroked them several times. She'd even given Su Yuan's two shy little strawberries a few gentle squeezes with her wicked hands. Only after getting her fill had she announced the results, like a victor.
If Wei Hongye had known what Su Yuan thought of her, she would have protested loudly. What was a little touching between girls? It was perfectly normal!
She wasn't really taking advantage of her!
A minute later, the fitting-room door opened, and Su Yuan crept out.
Wei Hongye's eyes lit up at the sight of her lovely figure and radiant beauty. She nodded over and over, then furrowed her brows. She'd noticed that the shop's sightlines opened directly onto the street. If Su Yuan came out of the fitting room like that, everyone outside would see her.
That wouldn't do! Wei Hongye's lips curled into a sly smile, her bright eyes flickering. She pushed Su Yuan back into the fitting room, drew the curtain, and began inspecting her from head to toe, like someone keeping a delicious treat all to herself.
The cramped fitting room was now packed with the two of them, leaving hardly any space to spare. Their warm breath brushed against each other, making their skin tingle.
"Not bad, not bad! Your figure is so enviable. Your chest isn't very big yet, and your hips aren't especially round, but that waist, that skin, and the softness of your whole figure—it's amazing!" Compared to Su Yuan's height of a little over 1.6 meters, her chest did look a little underdeveloped, a slight flaw in an otherwise lovely picture. Overall, though, she had a look that made people's eyes light up.
"Really?" Su Yuan felt a little embarrassed wearing something so revealing for the first time.
Wei Hongye nodded. "Absolutely. If I had to score your looks, your natural assets would get an eight, but without putting effort into your appearance, you're only about a seven in practice. If you put yourself together properly, you could definitely be a nine!"
"A nine?"
"That's right!"
Wei Hongye said proudly, "Ten is the highest score, and six is passing. Below six, you're ugly. A six is average, someone you can look at without complaint. A seven means you've got some looks—you could be called a beauty. An eight is school-beauty level. A nine is a stunning beauty, the kind who could topple kingdoms!"
Su Yuan stared at her. "How do you know all that?"
Weren't women's looks usually something men rated? She hadn't expected Wei Hongye to be into that sort of thing too. Still, hearing that she had the potential to score an eight or even a nine made Su Yuan feel an awkward little burst of happiness. At least there was one thing to be grateful for: she hadn't turned into an ugly girl.
"Why shouldn't I? Everyone loves beauty. Men aren't the only ones who get to appreciate beautiful women."
"That's true." Su Yuan smiled as the thought dawned on her. "So shouldn't you go outside now? I still need to get dressed." Without waiting to see if Wei Hongye objected, she pushed her out.
After paying at the register, Su Yuan's first-ever trip to a women's lingerie shop came to an end.
Next, they went to a large women's clothing store, where Wei Hongye had even more room to show off her styling skills. She put together several pretty outfits for Su Yuan.
She wore a white T-shirt beneath a watermelon-red, puff-sleeved knit cardigan, along with a pair of pale blue women's denim shorts. The cardigan was a vivid red, almost like a little vest with sleeves. Paired with the white T-shirt and denim shorts, it gave her a youthful, bright look.
When she saw how Su Yuan looked in the outfit, Wei Hongye's mouth fell open, her face alight with excitement. "This is amazing!" She hurriedly circled around her and took out her phone. The shutter clicked, capturing a lovely photograph.
People said clothes made the person, and Su Yuan looked as if she'd gained plenty of feminine charm in her new outfit. Standing there, she could have passed for a top model.
Then Wei Hongye had Su Yuan change into several more outfits. Every time she put something on, Wei Hongye would inspect it and offer her opinion. There were lace dresses, long-sleeved outfits with ruffled hems, pale gray cardigans paired with long jeans, and more. Some looked mature, others cute; each had its own appeal. Wei Hongye kept clicking away with her phone.
"Hongye, isn't that enough?" Su Yuan asked impatiently, frowning. Women sure took forever to shop. Wasn't it enough if the clothes fit?
"Oh, right. That should be enough."
Wei Hongye belatedly put her phone away. Seeing that they'd tried on enough outfits, the shop assistant smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Those outfits all looked great on you, miss. Are you her older sister?"
"Yes, I'm her older sister." Wei Hongye was delighted by the assumption. "Pack up all the outfits she just tried on."
"You don't have to buy so many," Su Yuan said, her expression changing at once. So many clothes—in a word, expensive! Besides, she wouldn't have many chances to wear them once she took them home.
"No, you have to buy them! If you're worried about the money, your big sister will pay for you!"
"Fine, then. I'll buy them."
Of course, Su Yuan didn't want to spend Wei Hongye's money, so she gritted her teeth and paid for the clothes herself.
There were four complete outfits in all, enough for her to rotate through.
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