"Jiang Li, do you have anything to say to me?" The man's eyes were full of meaning, as if he wanted to read some other emotions from the depths of her eyes.
But her eyes were clear and clean, looking extremely beautiful under the light. Most importantly, there was nothing but frankness in them.
Jiang Li smiled. "Yes, I do."
Xiao Yanzhi stared into Jiang Li's dazzling eyes.
"Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for the compensatory gift you sent me." Jiang Li's smile was radiant, with the perfect curve of her lips. "I'm really happy to own Ruiyuan as my first property under my name."
She was saying something insincere but with great sincerity, showing no sign of being untruthful.
Xiao Yanzhi stared at her for a long while. Finally, he withdrew his gaze and didn't look at her again.
Jiang Li left tactfully and walked into the dressing room.
Qin Yaoyao had already changed into the clothes for the shoot. Standing in front of Jiang Li, she was as obedient as a primary - school student eager to learn, looking extremely docile.
"Sister Jiang Li, please give me more advice today. If there's anything I do wrong, please point it out for me." As she said this, she even took Jiang Li's arm.
She acted so intimately as if they were real sisters.
Jiang Li pulled her arm out indifferently. She was too lazy to deal with Qin Yaoyao's pretentious act. She picked up the hanging clothes and headed towards the cubicle in the dressing room.
Just as she was about to step in, she suddenly spoke up. "The scandal between me and Chen Siqi. Did you ask the public - relations department to expose it?"
It was Sister Chen who told her about this.
Qin Yaoyao still looked as cute as ever. "I'm sorry, Sister Jiang Li. I was just about to apologize to you."
She fidgeted with her fingers and spoke in a humble tone. "That day when I passed by the public - relations department, I saw the press release on the desk. When I learned about your relationship, I was so happy that I couldn't help but post it."
"I thought it was arranged by the company."
She stuck out her tongue. There was no trace of shame on her face. Instead, she even sent her blessings. "But Sister Jiang Li, you and Mr. Chen are really a good match. You'll surely be together for a long time."
Jiang Li glanced at Qin Yaoyao.
That glance was extremely cold.
Qin Yaoyao's smile froze on her face, looking stiff and embarrassed.
"Don't worry about my business. Just handle your own affairs well." Her tone was cold, showing no mercy.
Qin Yaoyao hated Jiang Li's lofty attitude the most. She was really annoyed, but her tone remained soft. "Sister Jiang Li, don't worry about me. Yaoyan and I have always had a good relationship."
Her pride and show - off were obvious.
Jiang Li looked at her for a while and suddenly asked out of the blue. "Has he ever admitted that you two are a couple?"
This question stumped Qin Yaoyao.
Even though Xiao Yanzhi cared about her and protected her everywhere, she had never heard him introduce her as his "girlfriend".
If Jiang Li hadn't brought it up, it would have been fine. But once she did, Qin Yaoyao seemed a bit flustered.
She tried to stay calm, but her emotion management was not up to par. There was still a flicker of evasion in her eyes, which didn't escape Jiang Li's notice.
Jiang Li couldn't help but smile faintly.
She didn't fight with Qin Yaoyao before because she thought it was unnecessary. Now that she really started to fight with her, it seemed a bit childish.
They were not on the same level. Even if she won, there would be no sense of accomplishment.
Jiang Li shrugged. Just as she was about to change her clothes, Qin Yaoyao behind her couldn't hold back and suddenly shouted. "But I'm going to get engaged to Yaoyan soon."
Jiang Li frowned.
Seeing her pause, Qin Yaoyao felt that she had regained the upper hand. She continued complacently. "Madam has made an appointment to meet me tonight. I'm sure Sister Jiang Li will hear the good news of my engagement with Yaoyan soon."
The first half of the sentence was true, while the second half was made up.
Whether they would get engaged or not was another matter, but Su Jialan finally wanted to meet her by name.
In Qin Yaoyao's eyes, this was a good sign.
Jiang Li only paused for two seconds. Then, in a very calm tone, she softly said. "Then I wish you good luck and a pleasant meeting with Madam."
There was not even a hint of fluctuation in her tone.
It was as if this matter had nothing to do with her from beginning to end.
"Of course." Qin Yaoyao replied proudly.
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Jiang Li was wearing a long knitted dress. It had a deep - V design on the chest. The overall color was a milky white with a very low saturation. It was the main spring - summer style of Swell in this batch, with a simple overall style.
This dress was very demanding on the model's figure. Especially because of its figure - hugging design, one couldn't wear a shaping bra inside, otherwise the effect would be greatly reduced.
Fortunately, Jiang Li had a perfect bust shape. Her overall temperament propped up the dress.
It was effortless and natural, with an innate beauty.
"My lady, you're really a seductress."
At the first sight, Xu Yansen couldn't help but clap his hands. He asked her to stand in the center of the display stand. "Sometimes I really wonder if my design was tailored for you."
Jiang Li walked over with a smile. Her steps were calm. She gracefully accepted the compliment and then tilted her head to look. "Where's Qin Yaoyao?"
The brand said they wanted to shoot sister - style clothes, so she naturally had to be in the same frame as Qin Yaoyao.
A few minutes later, Qin Yaoyao walked out of the fitting room. Her expression was still a bit coy, and her face was flushed unnaturally.
She was wearing a floor - length blue mermaid dress. Because of the wavy train of the skirt, she had to bend down and hold the train, looking a bit embarrassed and restricted.
She looked so petty.
"Miss Qin, just let go of the train and hold your head up high." The relevant staff member kindly reminded her. "Don't worry about the train."
Qin Yaoyao then let go of her hand, but she walked even more cautiously than before, worried that she might accidentally step on the train and fall.
She was still complaining in her heart. Why was there such a design?
Qin Yaoyao walked up to Jiang Li with difficulty and forced a smile. "Sister Jiang Li, you must be laughing at me."
"You've lost your poise and charm while walking. People will surely laugh at you."
Jiang Li said bluntly. "Didn't you attend the posture - training classes on time?"
It was a statement.
Anyone who had seriously attended the posture - training classes wouldn't fall apart after just walking a few steps.
Most of the posture - training classes involved hard work. Sometimes, one had to stand in one position for several hours, which was very challenging and required perseverance and the willingness to endure hardships.
And Qin Yaoyao had always been averse to hardships.
Qin Yaoyao suddenly felt nervous. She opened her mouth and lied. "Of course I attended the classes well. But I'm a bit nervous today, so I've forgotten some things."
"Then just try to remember. Don't hunch your back during the shoot later like you are now."
Jiang Li said casually. Only then did the other person realize the problem and immediately straighten her back. "I remember. Don't remind me."