Xia Ruolin's eyes dimmed. She didn't make a scene. In this situation, if she fell out with Ouyang Mingqi, people would only sneer that she got engaged just for the sake of the child.
A look of panic flashed across Xia Weilan's face.
Now Mo Beichen would never marry her, and no well - known family in the capital would marry a woman who had been pregnant.
Moreover, her fiancé was so philandering.
What if Ouyang Mingqi divorced her right after the child was born?
Xia Ruolin pretended not to see what Ouyang Mingqi had done at the door. She composed herself, walked to the front desk, and paid the deposit.
The salesgirl knew that Xia Ruolin and Ouyang Mingqi were a couple. Seeing Xia Ruolin's patient expression at the moment, she couldn't help feeling sorry for this woman.
Her fiancé had publicly abandoned her to pester another woman. Xia Ruolin was really wronged.
Moreover, Ouyang Mingqi had been lukewarm to Xia Ruolin just now, but as soon as Xia Weilan came, he had become extremely enthusiastic. The difference in treatment was really heart - wrenching.
"Miss, I'll inform you when the design draft is ready," the salesgirl said respectfully to Xia Ruolin.
Xia Ruolin nodded and walked to the door. Ouyang Mingqi had already left.
After Xia Weilan picked up the evening dress, she rushed to Mo Ying Group.
Now Liu Yinyin worked in the group as Mo Donglin's assistant.
Liu Yinyin received the call and ran to the lobby to pick up the dress.
"Weilan, thank you. I'm going to be a bridesmaid soon. This dress is custom - made, and I'm eager to see it. Thanks for your trouble," Liu Yinyin pretended to be enthusiastic as she spoke, but sneered in her heart.
She knew that Xia Weilan and Ouyang Mingqi had been lingering at the entrance of the wedding dress shop, and her people had even taken photos.
Xia Weilan didn't say much. Thinking that it was the weekend and she could just go and see Mo Beichen, she wanted to go upstairs directly.
Liu Yinyin secretly thought it was bad and immediately said, "Weilan, Mr. Mo has gone out for a business meeting. He's not in the company."
"Okay," Xia Weilan replied. Since Mo Beichen was busy, she wouldn't bother him. So she returned to the Splendid Royal Mansion along the same way.
On Monday, when Xia Weilan went to school again, she received many strange looks.
Xia Weilan and Rui Li walked towards the classroom in surprise. Just when they were wondering what was going on, a male classmate they didn't know well suddenly walked up to Xia Weilan, smiling, "Good morning, Miss Xia."
Xia Weilan politely smiled back at the classmate. Unexpectedly, the male classmate blushed and almost tripped over his feet.
What on earth was going on? Xia Weilan was completely confused.
At this time, a little girl walked towards them. She stared at Xia Weilan excitedly.
When Xia Weilan passed by, she suddenly stopped and asked the little girl, "Do you know me?"
The little girl blushed and nodded.
This made Xia Weilan even more curious. "Can you tell me what's going on?"
The little girl said excitedly, "I'm your fan. The newspaper you designed has received a great response in the whole school."
So that was it.
Xia Weilan rushed to the classroom. The female class monitor came over with the newspaper in her hand. "Weilan, there's a surprise. Guess what it is?"
Rui Li almost burst out laughing. "Stop beating around the bush. We all know it."
Hearing this, the female class monitor immediately showed the newspaper to Xia Weilan. "Here, the newspaper you designed."
The text part of the newspaper was written by the female class monitor and others, but the design work was all done by Xia Weilan alone. Unexpectedly, as soon as this issue of the newspaper came out, it was like a work of art. It received a great response and was quickly sold out. They were even reprinting it.
When had the school newspaper ever been so popular?
"Weilan, you're really amazing. I admire you so much," the female class monitor said with a smile. "From now on, the design work of the school newspaper every month will be handed over to you."
Xia Weilan looked at the newspaper she had designed and felt a great sense of achievement, but she deliberately said sourly, "Well, I was so busy last time when it was so urgent."
"No more. From now on, we'll give you a month to design slowly. You could hand in such a perfect design draft in such a short time. I can't even imagine what it will be like in a month," the female class monitor wished Xia Weilan would nod right away.
"Okay," Xia Weilan smiled. It was good for her to have some practical experience.
At noon, when Xia Weilan went to have lunch with Rui Li and the female class monitor, Xia Weilan received another wave of attention. Especially the students from the design department looked at Xia Weilan like she was an idol. Their eyes were too enthusiastic.
"Auntie, have you also read the school newspaper?" Xia Weilan raised her eyebrows when she saw the extra drumstick the canteen aunt had given her. "Hehe, everyone was rushing to buy it. I was curious and bought a copy. It's really beautiful."
For students, having a powerful and wealthy family could only gain flattery and sycophancy, but real talent would surely earn people's heartfelt admiration. No one could look down on it.
Especially when that talent was so far beyond your reach that you couldn't even be jealous.
Le Xin and Fan Ming finished getting their food and sat at the same table with Xia Weilan and the others.
Le Xin envied the way Xia Weilan was admired. She wished she could be the center of attention like that. So she said enviously, "It's a pity I'm not from the design department. Now I even want to change my major. I don't know if it's too late. My major is so boring. Unlike Weilan's, it's both interesting and prestigious."
Fan Ming couldn't help retorting, "Stop making trouble. Just focus on your studies. Your thick head is not suitable for design."
Le Xin bit her chopsticks and felt depressed.
"I heard that Xia Ruolin and Ouyang Mingqi are engaged. Weilan, is Xia Ruolin your elder sister? I heard their wedding will be held during the winter vacation," Le Xin changed the topic.
"Ouyang Mingqi, such a god - like figure, is already taken. How sad!" Le Xin said with a sad face, looking a bit regretful.
Xia Weilan didn't say much, but Fan Ming rolled his eyes. "Why is everyone your god - like figure? You're so philandering."
"I just purely admire them," Le Xin said aggrievedly. Why did Fan Ming always like to retort to her?
Fan Ming's face darkened. Did she just purely admire him too? This little girl who was not even fully grown up was really both amusing and annoying.
Rui Li glanced at Xia Weilan. Fortunately, Xia Weilan didn't seem to be annoyed by this topic.
The group chatted and ate. Soon they moved on from this topic.
At the Xia family villa, Xia Ruolin had taken a leave of absence from school because she was pregnant.
One day, Liu Yinyin rushed to the Xia family, trying to persuade Xia Ruolin to target Xia Weilan.
"Ruolin, why are you so calm? Xia Weilan and Ouyang Mingqi often find opportunities to meet privately."