CHAPTER 08 Duel of Rivals, Round Two: Observing Coldly

I let out a chuckle, and then, under the pretext of shopping for clothes, I openly enjoyed the heating in the department store while holding Ding Yue's hand

But how much can you earn working at a foreign trade company? You are not from a wealthy family, so treating tens of thousands as if they were just hundreds.

If it weren't for my nervousness at that time, fearing that you would be angry and ignore me, I still would not have been able to confirm that I had let go of that relationship

Ding Yue was somewhat displeased and said with a stern face: "Fusheng, what's the big deal about buying clothes for a girlfriend? Do you really have to make such a clear distinction with me?"

You are not someone who plays both sides. You wouldn't be dating Xia Changning while also going out with me, so I do not believe what Yue'er said

As I was walking, my gaze lingered for a moment on this clothing brand store, renowned for its black and white design.

Wu Yuewei let out a "humph," casting a disdainful glance at both me and Ding Yue. She swiftly grabbed four or five pieces of clothing from the rack and simultaneously pulled out a card, saying: "I'll take them all"

His words stirred my blood, making me nod vigorously, wishing I could spill everything about how I met Xia Changning and Wu Yuewei.

After work, he tries to pick me up whenever he has time

Wu Yuewei smiled at us and got into his car

Did you only understand after making a comparison

I turned my head to look at Ding Yue, not even blinking. He did not avoid my gaze and gently replied: "I am not seeking you out to fill the void due to a broken heart. Fusheng, you have your own charm."

I smiled with my lips pressed together and looked at him, somewhat helplessly saying: "Ding Yue, you should save the money to buy a car or a house. A piece of clothing costing several thousand yuan cannot be worn for a lifetime; it is not worth it."

As I passed him, I saw that Xia Changning's car had already driven far away. Ever since I smashed the Western restaurant last time, he has not come to find me. I thought to myself, now he truly will not come to bother me again

My mood instantly improved

At this point, I could only watch Ding Yue take out his card to pay the bill, and then leave while carrying that flashy coat.

Ding Yue was filled with anger and could not help but scold her, "You are so fake! You appeared out of nowhere and left just as mysteriously, even your name is a lie! Don't mention those three days; I was just a foolish and naive person. Now that I have a girlfriend, let's leave the past behind!"

I shook my head. He turned around and adjusted my scarf.

"Even if it costs a year's income to buy a piece of clothing for Fusheng, it is worth it." Ding Yue replied quietly, using his gaze to stop me from speaking further.

Ding Yue thought for a moment and said, "It is quite inconvenient without a car. How about this, since we are already here, let's go in and take a look? It's too cold to stroll outside."

I like it, but I can't afford it, so I'll just take a look. I smiled at Ding Yue, saying, "Not everything we like needs to be bought"

As he said this, he looked at me and smiled, saying: "Fusheng, I do not believe you are that kind of person!"

Ding Yue smiled, "It is a man's responsibility to make his girlfriend look beautiful. Fusheng, go give it a try"

I hate Wu Yuewei. It is too ostentatious for an ordinary person to wear a coat worth over 20,000. By saying this, isn't she forcing Ding Yue to buy it?

Fusheng, you are a person who brings good fortune. Meeting you makes me feel very lucky

Can it really be returned

I told him in detail how I met Xia Changning, how Xia Changning rejected Wu Yuewei, and how she threatened me by saying she would take him away.

"If she says she hasn't forgotten you either, and that she had to leave suddenly due to some urgent matter at that time. Now that she has found you, can she start anew with you, Ding Yue? Will you forget that past relationship?"

He always holds my hand and puts it into his coat pocket, constantly murmuring: "Is it warm now?"

I glanced at the price tag, and my hand trembled. This coat costs over 20,000! I immediately put it down and shook my head at Ding Yue, saying: "Too expensive, I don't want it!"

He just smiled, "Fusheng, others often cry about not having money when pursuing their girlfriends. You saving me money like this, I truly feel fortunate. However, please do not save money for me; after all, I have been working for a few years longer than you, and I am not someone who pretends to be wealthy."

After they walked away, I seriously said to Ding Yue: "It's really too expensive, it makes me feel uneasy wearing it, it's my entire year's salary. Why must we buy it?"

Hmm. It's just too expensive, I can't afford it, just taking a look. I answered her first. A person who undervalues themselves is invincible

At that moment, Wu Yuewei unexpectedly walked out of the fitting room in the store. Her gaze briefly shifted between me and Ding Yue, and with a smile, she greeted, "Teacher Ning also likes this brand?"

"Women do not need to be wealthy; it is sufficient for men to be so." Wu Yuewei must have overheard my conversation with Ding Yue, as she looked at him with a tone of sarcasm.

I sighed, "If only I could get a refund."

I am in a relationship with Ding Yue

He smiled, took my hand, and led me into the store, pointing to a black coat and saying, "Fusheng, I think you would definitely look good in this. Black suits you."

I was about to refuse when I suddenly caught Ding Yue's gaze. He did not want me to turn him down. I thought, if a girlfriend likes something that he cannot afford, wouldn't it be quite embarrassing for him? Especially after hearing Wu Yuewei's words, I looked up and smiled at Ding Yue, saying: "I like beautiful things, but that doesn't mean I have to buy them all"

We look at various options as a family, but we do not make a purchase

However, I still feel that dining at restaurants is quite extravagant. Just ordering two dishes and a soup, along with tea, watching a movie, and transportation costs, easily amounts to two to three thousand yuan a month. My monthly salary is only a small amount. I feel embarrassed to ask Ding Yue about his income, but going on a date with him and casually spending this much makes me feel somewhat uncomfortable. In the future, when I go on dates with Ding Yue, I will insist on avoiding those high-end restaurants and often take him to some very ordinary eateries. Sometimes, we can keep it simple and just have two bowls of noodles. I feel embarrassed to ask Ding Yue about his income, but going on a date with him and casually spending this much makes me feel somewhat uncomfortable. In the future, when I go on dates with Ding Yue, I will insist on avoiding those high-end restaurants and often take him to some very ordinary eateries. Sometimes, we can keep it simple and just have two bowls of noodles.

"Fusheng, the black shirt complements your temperament. Although you are slim, your body proportions are very harmonious." Ding Yue praised me, looking at me with a happy smile

I felt extremely embarrassed and could only say: "Don't buy anything too expensive"

I accepted it and found it very sweet

What kind of person?

I greatly admire his demeanor. Being unable to afford it has no bearing on the nobility of one's heart

"I was just joking, don't buy something so expensive for me. This is enough for me." He raised the lucky string on his hand. I had woven it for him. Since the moment it was tied to his wrist, he had never taken it off.

The reflection of myself in the mirror exudes an unexpectedly cool elegance due to this black outfit. I have never worn black before, as I am slender and feared that it would make me appear even smaller. However, the large lapels of this coat perfectly enhance my shoulder width, while my slim waist avoids the bulkiness that often comes with winter clothing. The coat's belt accentuates my perfect waistline. I must admit that Ding Yue has a keen eye for fashion. The large lapels of this coat perfectly enhance my shoulder width, while my slim waist avoids the bulkiness that often comes with winter clothing. The coat's belt accentuates my perfect waistline. I must admit that Ding Yue has a keen eye for fashion.

However, I still stayed to listen to her finish speaking. I really wanted to confirm one thing: during those three days, was she sincere? I was foolish for a year, wanting to completely let go of this matter, so I needed to hear her out and say 'goodbye' to her before coming to find you. Last night, did you encounter Xia Changning?

Imagination and reality are different. She never appeared; perhaps there has always been a dream deep within my heart. Yet she appeared, standing vividly before me, shattering this dream.

Aren't you sad? You have thought about her for a year! I am very curious

Ding Yue really returned that coat, but bought me the same style in black, leaving the price tag on. He said: "I want you to wear something more reliable; this one is just over 1,000, it's a replica of a famous brand. You must accept it."

"Hehe! Ding Yue, why bother? Spending one-third of a year's income on a piece of clothing is not worth it just to spite someone." Wu Yuewei continued to fan the flames.

In recent days, tonight is the first time I feel that my mother has given me a good name

Rest assured

Ding Yue chuckled, "Alright, let's go return it. As for the money from returning the clothes, how about we go travel when you have your winter break?"

The last sentence knocked me down. No matter how many compliments are given, I, Ning Fusheng, have my own charm! This statement made my body feel lighter

I clicked my tongue in astonishment as I flipped through the price tags of the clothes, letting out exclamations of surprise. Ding Yue stood with his hands in his pockets, watching me with a smile, completely ignoring the disdainful glances from the beautiful salesgirl, showing not an ounce of embarrassment

Ding Yue's gaze left me somewhat perplexed. It seemed a mix of sentiment and emotion, yet the smile at the corners of his lips was exceptionally gentle

Ding Yue replied to her: "It's all in the past now, seeing you is quite unexpected. My girlfriend seems to have misunderstood, I need to find her."

The place Ding Yue took me to left me utterly astonished! This is the most expensive department store in the city, with all the products being brand-name items, each costing several thousand yuan. I stood at the entrance, resolutely refusing to go inside.

Fusheng, you are a person who brings good fortune. Meeting you makes me feel very lucky. These days, tonight is the first time I feel that my mother gave me a good name.

However, people fight for a breath of air, while Buddha fights for a stick of incense. If I refuse again, Ding Yue will lose too much face, so I have no choice but to try on this coat

Ding Yuelang laughed heartily and said to me, "Alright, when I have a fortune of ten million, I will buy it for you. But for now, what should we do? It has already been purchased."

Ding Yue showed no signs of sadness and smiled as he said, "I told her my workplace in Ruili, but she never came to find me. Now that she has suddenly appeared, I can't help but think that there must be a reason for it"

Ding Yue looked at me gently and said, "Those three days were very romantic, like a fairy tale, yet also thrilling. I have never been able to forget them. The moon was beautiful and lively, and being with her made me feel as if I had gone mad. However, when I saw her again a year later, I realized that I no longer felt the same way as I did back then. But seeing you run away made me quite anxious. Fusheng, do you mind that I had this relationship?"

This method is good! I chuckled in agreement. Ding Yue then held me tightly, feeling both amused and helpless, "Silly girl!"

Ding Yue insisted that I give it a try, coaxing me by saying: "Just give it a try, don't buy it, just try it out."

Wu Yuewei merely sighed and said: "Can you provoke Xia Changning? The woman he has set his sights on, can you compete with her?"

Ding Yue knew Xia Changning. This city is neither large nor small, and Ding Yue had heard about Xia Changning's extensive social circle from others.

Wu Yuewei looked at him and said, "Yes, it is indeed quite surprising. I didn't expect to encounter you here. Do you already have a girlfriend?"

Ding Yue replied with a light laugh: "If you feel embarrassed, I can buy it for you, and you can buy it for me too!"

Ding Yue asked Miss Qiao to take off that black coat and handed it to me, then pushed me into the changing room. He seemed to realize something and whispered in my ear: "I want to buy you a piece of clothing, it doesn't have to be from this store." The implication was that he was not provoked by Wu Yuewei.

I feel very sweet inside, but I still refuse

He is an exceptionally considerate person. As the weather gets colder day by day, Ding Yue will send me a text message every morning, reminding me, "Remember to dress warmly for work"

As we exited the café, Ding Yue took my hand, and I blushed, turning my head away, my heart racing. His hand, like him, made me feel warm

Ding Yue told me that just when he regained his senses and was about to chase after her, Wu Yuewei stopped him. She said, "Ding Yue, don't you want to know the reason I left at that time?"

Ding Yue sighed, "Fusheng, what should we do with the money we saved? Shall we go shopping at the mall? Winter is coming, and it would be just right to buy you a few pieces of clothing"

At the beginning, Ding Yue always liked to take me to some better restaurants, but we were both people who earned a salary to eat. One time, I said seriously: "Ding Yue, this is quite wasteful."

While we were waiting for a car outside the department store, Xia Changning happened to drive by to pick up Wu Yuewei. He got out of the car, took the bag of clothes from her hand, and tossed it into the back seat. He glanced at me and then looked at the bag of clothes in Ding Yue's hand. I immediately recalled that he had once bought a five-thousand-yuan outfit in my size for a friend's occasion, which I had not accepted. Was his look at me a mockery of my acceptance of the flashy coat Ding Yue had bought?

I really want to roll my eyes. She is truly haunting me!

I felt a bit nervous, and Ding Yue steadily held my hand, gently asking me, "Are you cold?"

Ding Yue's smile grew increasingly radiant. He suddenly made a funny face at me and asked, "If I had money and didn't care about this more than 20,000, would you dare to wear it?"

The soul standing before God does not need to wear clothes Haha, I want to laugh, the ways in which the poor maintain their dignity are endless

I rested my chin on my hand and gazed out the window. The night was pitch black, and the only light on the glass window was a faint and hazy glow reflected from the candle on the table, allowing me to vaguely see Ding Yue across the way. A hint of anxiety was etched on his handsome face as his piercing gaze fixed intently on me

I take great pride in my quick wit. This time, she won't be able to retort in public, will she? If she dares to say something like "If you can't afford it, don't come to browse," I will immediately bring up the classic dialogue of A Q by Jian regarding Rochester.

Ding Yue asked me in a low voice: "Do you like it?"

Ding Yue chuckled and affectionately ruffled my hair. I did not shy away; in fact, I somewhat enjoyed his gesture.

His words made my heart race and thump. Is Ding Yue really worried about me?