Chapter 590: Chapter 590: Green is Your Color

Qiao Xi’s apricot eyes twinkled as she asked, “What kind of favor?”

There were still some outsiders present in the design studio, and she didn’t intend to make a scene with Lu Yingxue that they couldn’t get out of. She merely maintained a neutral politeness and distance.

Lu Yingxue smiled and said, “Miss Qiao always has excellent taste. You pick good husbands, and bond with good masters. Even Master Irina has opened doors of convenience for you. When I arrived, I couldn’t even book this studio’s biggest VIP room, so I was hoping Miss Qiao could help select an engagement dress for Ayi. Would that be possible?”

Qiao Xi furrowed her brows, unclear about what Lu Yingxue was really aiming at.

Could selecting a dress be a setup?

“Sure!”

Before Qiao Xi could finish, it was Huo Sijiao who had responded.

“My sister-in-law and I are willing to provide you with some suggestions; it’s the least we can do. But everyone has different tastes. If our words aren’t pleasant to hear, I hope Miss Lu won’t get upset.”

Narrowing her eyes with cunning, Huo Sijiao winked at Qiao Xi while holding her hand.

Lu Yingxue kindly said, “Your willingness to help is already the best, why would I be upset?”

After she finished speaking, she turned her head to look in the direction of the resting area and called out, “Ayi, it’s time to try on the dress.”

As her voice faded,

A tall and slender man with long legs that looked as if they came straight out of a high-class comic stood up. The impact of that moment almost made Huo Sijiao lose her composure.

It was an instinctive appreciation.

Zhong Yi, the man himself, was indeed the kind of person who could drive Xiang Mingzhu to distraction.

With such looks, such family background, and such cunning and strategies, it’s no wonder that many of the prominent daughters in Imperial Capital longed for him.

Xiang Mingzhu was not wronged!

As he approached, those seemingly affectionate eyes glanced at Qiao Xi, nodded emotionlessly as a form of greeting.

“Ayi.”

Lu Yingxue hooked Zhong Yi’s arm intimately and said, “It just so happens that Miss Qiao and her friends are here. They could help you pick out a suit. I’ve been selecting for half a day but haven’t found the right one. What do you think of this idea?”

Her heart was seething with rage at the thought of Zhong Yi liking Qiao Xi.

She couldn’t help being angry, wanting to act maliciously, wanting to vent.

On one hand, she did not want Zhong Yi to betray her, yet on the other hand, she wanted to see Qiao Xi and Zhong Yi, these two despicable beings, get together, and when things fell apart, it would bring benefits to the Lu Family.

Since Zhong Yi liked Qiao Xi, then let his most beloved woman pick out his engagement suit.

It must be hard for him to accept.

“Not a good idea.”

Zhong Yi spoke indifferently, “Men’s suits can just be worn casually, there’s not much fuss about them.”

His eyes and brows were enveloped in an undispellable chill, as though he was not in a good mood.

“Isn’t Ayi reluctant to trouble Miss Qiao?” Lu Yingxue’s voice carried a tone of reproach and coquetry, “Our two families’ engagement banquet will have a hall full of distinguished guests; we can’t afford any slip-ups. Just go along with me, please.”

Zhong Yi didn’t speak, which was taken as silent consent.

Lu Yingxue’s willowy eyes again gleamed with a smile, as she instructed the sales staff to bring out all the men’s suits.

Huo Sijiao spoke up from the side, “Miss Lu, Young Master Zhong has a good temperament and looks, he will look handsome in any suit. Since it’s an engagement banquet, picking only men’s styles won’t show much flair. It requires a matching set for men and women to complement and enhance each other. Sister-in-law, wouldn’t you agree?”

“Indeed.” Qiao Xi understood Huo Sijiao’s intention, and since Lu Yingxue had brought it upon herself, she might as well go with the flow.

She continued, “For this season’s limited edition from Master Irina, I am willing to give up my privilege for Miss Lu to choose first. Consider this an engagement gift from me. Manager, please bring up the women’s dresses as well.”

Lu Yingxue’s expression hesitated for a moment, but in front of Zhong Yi, she only dared to play small tricks and could not reveal she already knew the truth about his past with Qiao Xi.

She could only nod her head as though it was a great trouble.

At this moment, she realized that she had made a wrong move today.

She shouldn’t have been impulsive and vented on trivial matters.

“Manager, please prepare a pot of Ceylon tea and Chinese pastries for us. We will not choose the gowns now; let’s wait until Young Master Zhong and Miss Lu are done picking, then we’ll continue.”

Huo Sijiao, carrying herself like a pampered young lady, ordered as if she was in her own home upon entering the luxury store.

The manager was accommodating: “Of course, I will prepare everything. Please have a seat, and let me know if you need anything. Especially for Miss Qiao, we will provide thorough service.”

Qiao Xi nodded in thanks: “Thank you.”

Before long,

The sofas were arranged in the front row, the coffee table was laden with Chinese pastries and a pot of Ceylon tea.

Qiao Xi and Huo Sijiao sat on the couch while Sun Weimeng lounged on the edge of the sofa, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

He even took out his phone and bowed his head to text Huo Xingzhou, reporting on the situation at the scene in real time.

This stage was set like watching a clown perform.

Huo Sijiao’s sharp tongue, perhaps the people of Imperial Capital have not yet witnessed it.

Qiao Xi’s eyes gleamed with light amusement, looking at Lu Yingxue, who was struggling to maintain her smile, she said, “Miss Lu, please go ahead.”

Trying to regain control of the situation, Lu Yingxue said, “The gown I’m wearing is already selected, I just need to choose one from Ayi’s line to match it.”

Zhong Yi’s expression was cold: “The one you’re wearing is not pretty. An engagement is not a wedding; these bridal elements are too formal, I don’t like them. Since Miss Qiao has given you the privilege of Master Irina’s exclusive design, you go ahead and pick a new one. I’ll come and match it afterward.”

It sounded like it was for Lu Yingxue’s benefit, yet also seemed like he was intentionally contradicting Lu Yingxue.

Lu Yingxue’s face almost failed to retain its smile, “Then let’s listen to Ayi. Thank you for Miss Qiao’s generosity, I will choose a few sets now.”

She looked at the tall row of racks before her, her fingers lightly touching a snow-white gown with a unique cut.

Huo Sijiao said, “That one doesn’t suit you! Your hips are too wide; white will highlight your disadvantages. Miss Lu, I heard that the Old Master of Zhong Family really hopes you can have a child; you do have your advantages there.”

Lu Yingxue clenched her teeth and asked the shopping guide to get her a red dress with a hollowed-out design.

Huo Sijiao commented again: “Your skin is not fair enough; red can easily come off tacky. Especially with this hollowed-out design, it does not fit the dignified and elegant moniker of ‘female Hua Tuo’. This red seems more suitable for my sister-in-law, but if you want to choose it, go ahead.”

Lu Yingxue’s fingers froze.

Turning around and holding back, she said, “Then which one does Miss Huo think suits me?”

“That one.”

Huo Sijiao pointed to a gown at the end of the rack, “That green one suits you.”

Green?

What does that mean!

Lu Yingxue couldn’t help but overthink, who would wear green to their engagement party?

Sun Weimeng chuckled twice: “Huo Sijiao, green is not suitable. Don’t curse Miss Lu; otherwise, everyone will think she has been cuckolded. Pick again carefully.”

Huo Sijiao apologized awkwardly: “Sorry Miss Lu. I will choose more carefully.”

Lu Yingxue’s lips curled up, a chill in her eyes: “Let’s have Miss Qiao choose for me, the others are not suitable. Miss Qiao has the best taste, pick one for both me and Ayi, and we will go change.”

“Miss Qiao, what do you think?”