Jiang Xixi was sitting by the window, holding her phone. Her face was as shy as a blooming peach blossom. One could only wonder what sweet nothings the man on the other end of the phone had said to stir up her amorous feelings.
"Okay, it's a deal then. See you this weekend after you're done with your work!"
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Xixi was in a jubilant mood. Even the Americano in front of her seemed to taste sweet.
When she put down her coffee cup and looked up, she was startled to find a woman sitting across from her at the table.
"Ms. Lin, hello."
The delicate woman sitting right in front of her wore a wide-brimmed lace hat that covered half of her face. Only her fair chin and gorgeous red lips were visible. Jiang Xixi was taken aback for a moment.
It was obvious that this woman was extremely beautiful, but Jiang Xixi didn't recognize her.
"I don't know you."
Jiang Xixi was a simple - minded girl. When faced with someone who took the initiative to strike up a conversation, she couldn't help but feel a bit wary. "Please leave. This is my seat."
One could clearly hear the intention of getting rid of the other person in her words. However, Jiang Qiwei didn't seem to mind at all. Her expression remained calm. She slightly pursed her lips, took off her hat, and revealed her exquisite and elegant face.
"But I know you, Miss Jiang, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family."
Parting her crimson lips slightly, she looked at the innocent young lady in front of her and smiled faintly. "I heard that Miss Jiang is soon to be wed and will be holding a wedding with Mr. Lin. Is that true?"
"In Shanghai, our Jiang family also has a certain standing. We will surely prepare a generous gift for the occasion."
Hearing this, Jiang Xixi began to take a second look at the woman in front of her.
Jiang Xixi was from Jiangzhou. She rarely came to Shanghai. She had only come here recently to prepare for her wedding with Lin Chuluo, so she was staying in Shanghai for a short while.
She was completely unaware of the interpersonal relationships and the upper - class families in Shanghai.
After hearing what Jiang Qiwei said, Jiang Xixi looked at her suspiciously, her eyes lingering on her clothes and accessories.
They were indeed high - end brands, and the small silk scarf around her neck was a limited - edition item.
Jiang Xixi's wariness lessened a bit, but she still looked on guard. "May I ask what business you have with me, Miss Jiang?"
Seeing that Jiang Xixi across from her was finally willing to communicate with her, Jiang Qiwei curved her lips and looked up at the approaching waiter.
"A velvet latte."
After ordering gracefully, she looked at Jiang Xixi across the table with a gentle gaze.
"Miss Jiang, you are very beautiful. You and Mr. Lin are a perfect match."
Saying so, she took out her business card from her pocket, tapped it gently with her smooth fingers, and pushed it forward.
"Rather than the title of the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, I prefer the title of 'Designer Jiang'."
"If you two have any requirements for your wedding attire, you can come to me. I will do my best."
Jiang Xixi's eyes flashed with surprise as she looked at the business card the other woman had handed over.
"Really?"
No girl didn't love beauty, and no girl didn't want to look even more beautiful on her wedding day.
Faced with the invitation from Jiang Qiwei, Jiang Xixi's eyes sparkled. Her previous wariness was gone, and she was simply overjoyed. "Can you really design my wedding dress, Designer Jiang?"
"Of course I can." Jiang Qiwei smiled faintly, lowered her head, and rotated the coffee cup. Her tone was polite. "I suppose Miss Jiang has already chosen her wedding gown?"
"Yeah!" Jiang Xixi nodded vigorously.
Jiang Qiwei wasn't in a hurry. Instead, her smile deepened. "What about the toasting dresses? How many sets have you prepared, Miss Jiang?"
Jiang Xixi frowned. "I think it's two sets."
Jiang Qiwei said with a smile, "Then prepare one more set. Three sets are enough for you to change into."
After that, she added, "Moreover, I'm sure the toasting dress I design for Miss Jiang will be the most gorgeous and exquisite one."
Hearing this, Jiang Xixi got even more excited. Her big eyes were filled with anticipation. "Really? Can you really design the best toasting dress for me, Designer Jiang?"
Jiang Qiwei nodded with a smile, hiding the contempt and disdain in her eyes.
She was just a little girl after all.
Jiang Xixi was very excited at first. Then, after thinking for a while, she asked again, "Will your design be more beautiful than Ning Anmiao's?"
Jiang Zhou had told the family about Ning Anmiao winning the award, so she knew that Ning Anmiao was a designer now.
Not only a designer, but also a very excellent one.
Hearing Jiang Xixi comparing her with Ning Anmiao, Jiang Qiwei's eyes suddenly turned cold.
Was she even worthy of being compared with her?
However, she quickly adjusted her expression and said with a beaming smile, "Naturally. I've been in the industry for a longer time and have won more awards."
Her words and actions were so natural that it was hard to doubt her.
Just thinking about wearing a beautiful toasting dress at her wedding, Jiang Xixi felt delighted. There was no longer any wariness in her eyes when she looked at Jiang Qiwei.
"I have to send a message to Chuluo and tell him this good news!" Jiang Xixi murmured to herself and lowered her head to tap on her phone.
Seeing that the other person's guard had been lowered significantly, Jiang Qiwei knew that this was the best opportunity. She could finally get closer to her plan step by step.
"Miss Jiang, I feel that we're very destined. I'd like to make friends with you on this occasion."
"Sure, I'd love to be friends with you."
Jiang Xixi replied absent - mindedly with her head down. Her fingers were still tapping on the screen. She was probably chatting with Lin Chuluo.
Jiang Qiwei didn't like being ignored. Looking at Jiang Xixi acting like a young mistress, she frowned slightly but still held back her annoyance.
"Since we're friends, I'd like to tell you a secret."
She pretended to look nervous, glanced around, and after making sure there was no one around, she leaned closer to Jiang Xixi and whispered something in her ear.
The moment she heard that, Jiang Xixi's eyes went blank. She gasped in shock and stared at Jiang Qiwei in disbelief.
"Designer Jiang, are you serious?"
Jiang Xixi's eyes kept sizing up Jiang Qiwei, as if trying to determine the truth of her words.
Under her gaze, Jiang Qiwei wasn't flustered at all. Instead, she calmly nodded and made a "shh" gesture in front of her mouth.
"Miss Jiang, please don't tell anyone else." She blinked her eyes, and there was even a hint of disappointment in them. "I've been very troubled by this recently."
"I don't know what to do. I can't sleep at night."
Although Jiang Xixi was straightforward, she was also kind - hearted. Seeing Jiang Qiwei looking so dejected and helpless, she couldn't help but feel her heart ache.
"So, can Miss Jiang do me a favor?"
There was a pleading tone in her voice. She looked at Jiang Xixi with her eyes, as if pinning all her hopes on her.
Jiang Xixi was stunned at first, then she shook her head helplessly. "Designer Jiang, I can't help you with this."