"Our shop has famous designers who specialize in designing ties. You can customize a unique tie for your boyfriend based on his preferences, zodiac sign, and birth date. It also comes with a tie clip on which you can engrave a message, making it a very meaningful gift."
It sounded good, and Xiaoxiao was immediately interested. She started talking with the shop assistant. Although Gu Qimiao didn’t say anything, she was already making mental notes.
After some discussion, Xiaoxiao liked the idea so much that she paid a deposit and got the tie ordered.
The shop assistant then asked Gu Qimiao, "Miss, you can also customize a tie for your boyfriend."
Gu Qimiao quickly waved her hand and laughed awkwardly, pointing to Xiaoxiao, "I’m just here with her to have a look."
The shop assistant didn’t press further but said, "We always offer custom gifts, so you can come here for your boyfriend’s birthday as well."
The shop assistant handed the receipt to Xiaoxiao, and the two of them walked out.
With the gift ordered, Xiaoxiao felt a sense of accomplishment.
It was almost twelve o’clock. Just as they were deciding on what to eat, Gu Qimiao’s phone rang, "Ding—Ding—".
Gu Qimiao took out her phone and waved it in front of Xiaoxiao, whispering, "It’s my brother."
Hearing it was Gu Moming, Xiaoxiao curiously leaned closer to the phone.
Gu Qimiao answered, "What’s up?"
"The weather is cool today. How about hotpot for lunch?"
Gu Qimiao glanced at Xiaoxiao. Since they weren’t far from Gu Moming’s shop, she agreed, "Sure, let’s meet at the plaza. I’m heading over now, hurry up."
After hanging up, Xiaoxiao anxiously asked, "Miaomiao, should I come with you?"
"Of course! It’s a great opportunity to bond!"
They bought ice cream and walked towards the plaza while eating. They stood at their usual spot waiting for him.
Halfway through their ice cream, a red Ferrari pulled up. Gu Moming stepped out in casual clothes. Tall and handsome, combined with the sports car, he instantly became the center of attention, with passersby taking photos.
Seeing him walk over, Xiaoxiao tensed up, her gaze fixed on him as he approached.
Being the mediator, Gu Qimiao tried to ease the tension. But before she could speak, Gu Moming frowned at Xiaoxiao with disdain, "Why are you here too?"
Gu Qimiao pulled the flustered Xiaoxiao to her side and explained, "Xiaoxiao and I were shopping, so I brought her along."
Gu Moming glared at her, "I never said I wanted to eat with her."
His blatant disdain made it impossible for Xiaoxiao to even force a smile. His coldness felt like sharp blades cutting into her heart.
Slowly, she freed herself from Miaomiao’s grip, took two steps back, and without looking at Gu Moming, tightly grasped her handbag strap, hurriedly saying, "A classmate just called me. You two go ahead and eat; I’ll leave now." She didn’t even finish her sentence before running off.
Gu Qimiao quickly chased after her, "Xiaoxiao!"
But Gu Moming grabbed her, "She should leave. Just seeing her is annoying." Then he casually added, "Shall we eat at the usual place?"
Gu Qimiao was pulled along by Gu Moming while looking back at Xiaoxiao, who had already flagged down a taxi and left.
"What’s your problem? Xiaoxiao didn’t do anything to you."
Gu Moming unreasonably retorted, "I just don’t want to see her, okay? She’s Shen Yanchen’s sister, who came to confess to me. Isn’t it obvious she was sent by Shen Yanchen to break us apart?"
Gu Qimiao was a bit angry as well, shaking off his hand and annoyed, "Since when did you become so unreasonable?"
"Let’s not ruin the lunch with unhappy things, okay?" He said as he grabbed her hand and headed towards the hotpot restaurant.