The jewellery store that Sheng Xia chose was a private studio. But from the design that was shown in the room, Sheng Xia felt that she had chosen the right one. Shen Wencheng also agreed with her.
The owner, who is also the designer, welcomed them personally, and Sheng Xia chose four bracelets and three necklaces. The owner promised to send the jewelry tonight after she customized it to fit Sheng Xia's preferred size.
After finalizing all the necessities, Sheng Xia and Shen Wencheng went to a restaurant to have lunch. They chose a restaurant that provided a private room.
After they ordered, Sheng Xia looked at Shen Wencheng, battling her curiosity over her conscience. Shen Wencheng himself was also deep into his own thoughts. The room was filled with silence.
When the food arrived, they started to eat, and Shen Wencheng finally asked Sheng Xia what had been clogging his mind.
"Little Xia, do you mind if I ask you something?"
Sheng Xia stopped stuffing food and stared back at Shen Wencheng. "Sure."
"Lingfeng said that your career was centered in Country A?"
Sheng Xia giggled. She thought he would ask about her crush. Every family member of the Shen whom she met for the first time always asked her about her crush. It had become a ritual that she had to face.
She wondered what would happen when she got married.
"Yes, my company is located in Country A. We also have some branch companies in Country S and Country G. My company's headquarters was also in Country A. You might not know, but my tech company was a branch company of GraceGuard Capital."
"GraceGuard Capital?"
"Yes. It is my Sister's company whom it's goal was to protect its branches. Cool, right?"
Shen Wencheng smiled. He had heard of this Elaine Su from his father. He was glad that Little Xia met Elaine that year.
"Yes, it's cool."
Sheng Xia laughed happily. Then, she remembered her curiosity. She stuffed some noodles into her mouth, wondering if it was okay to ask such things.
"What is it?" Shen Wencheng asked after seeing her eyes.
"Hmm, actually, I heard that you were traumatized by Cheng An. Is that true?"
Shen Wencheng was stunned. "... Yes. But traumatized is quite a big word. I was just shocked at that time."
"What did she do to you, Brother?"
"She... at that time, coincidentally, she attended the same high school as me. I was a second-year student, and she was a first-year student. We weren't supposed to be in a different building."
"Then?"
Shen Wencheng sneered. "At that time, I just met my homeroom teacher. By the stairs, we met. I didn't say anything. After all, she was so mean toward my grandparents. She was even so close to the Songs. So, I never feel the need to get close to her. But, she suddenly screamed."
"What?"
Shen Wencheng's face changed. His tone of voice had a tint of tremor in it. "Do you know what she screamed?"
Sheng Xia shook her head.
"She screamed and asked for help."
Sheng Xia took a glass of water. Somehow, she was thirsty.
"She was screaming and... a lot of people came. Some teachers from the room near us and some students. Before I even realized, she was already in tears. One of the teachers asked what happened. While crying, she said... I touch her boobs."
Pfft!
Water spurted from her mouth. She was too shocked to hold herself in check.
Damn. I shouldn't drink.
Shen Wencheng grabbed a handful of tissues and gave them to Sheng Xia.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm... wow. She is really something, huh."
Shen Wencheng smiled mockingly. His beautiful face twisted, but still beautiful. "She is."
Sheng Xia sighed, then grabbed Shen Wencheng's hand. "Brother, are you okay?"
Shen Wencheng smiled. "I'm okay."
"Did the teachers believe her?"
"Yes, sadly."
Sheng Xia frowned. "What happened after that?"
"The teachers call my parent. My parent came, but they believed in me. So, they argued with Cheng An's parent. Since she was the so-called victim, she had the upper hand. I was transferred to another school. But my family took all the donations that they gave to the school."
Sheng Xia snorted. "But you didn't do anything wrong!"
"At that time, what I wanted was to stay away, far, far away, from her. Even a few of my friends didn't believe in me. At that time, my mind was not strong enough. So the only thing I could do was run away."
"No, you didn't." Sheng Xia laughed. "It was more like saving yourself from another shits that's coming your way. If you stay in the same place as her, I bet she won't leave you alone."
Shen Wencheng grinned. "Really?"
"For real. I experienced it myself."
"You..."
"Well, since I don't want to waste my time on her, just like you, I left."
"That's good. Well, let's finish our meal and go to our next destination."
"Okay!"
They finish their food in a short time. Sheng Xia pouted when she saw Shen Wencheng pay the bill. The man laughed and escorted her to the car.
Not far from them, two men squat behind a car.
"He isn't wearing any disguise at all!"
"So brave."
"Isn't that mean they are in an open relationship?"
"Probably."
"Look at that smile. Isn't he famous for rarely smiling at people?"
"The doting is so obvious."
"Are you recording?"
"Since we saw them."
"Good."
"Hey, look at that car."
"I haven't seen that brand before."
"Let me look it up."
"How is it?"
"This... this is a super luxury car that not everybody can buy easily!"
"For real?"
"I am not lying!"
"A celebrity has a car like that, isn't that weird?"
"Are you saying that he latches onto some rich person?"
"Maybe that girl isn't some ordinary person."
"That young girl? Are you sure?"
"Why not check her identity first?"
"Okay, make sure you record them. Let me take a photo of her first."
Luckily, they got a good picture.
When the actor and the young woman entered their car, the two men ran toward their car and continued to follow their target.
In the other car, Sheng Xia laughed while looking back. She could see a black van following them closely. "So, this is the feeling when paparazzi follow you."
"Are you happy?" Shen Wencheng asked in amusement. "Just drive safely until we reach our destination."
"Yes, young master." The driver accepted the order.
"Do you think we will enter the hot search list?"
Shen Wencheng put out a candy and gave it to Sheng Xia. "I don't think so. I am not that famous yet."
"Really? But you have millions of followers, and I saw you a lot in many movies and dramas."
"I am not a traffic celebrity, so I rarely show up on social media."
"Oh, I see. But your face alone deserved to be on hot search, tho."
Shen Wencheng laughed. "Well, once, a video of me went viral because of my face, but my rival put it down quickly."
"What? Who was that?"
"I don't remember. I don't like wasting my time on them."
Sheng Xia laughed out loud. "Burn~"
After an hour, they arrived at a boutique. Grandma Shen had ordered a dress for her. But Grandma Shen wanted Sheng Xia to buy a few more dresses to fill the wardrobe, so here she was. They entered the boutique while the two paparazzi stood outside the building.
"This boutique... I have heard about it before. Many wealthy madams love their dresses. Do you remember the scandal where an actress wanted to buy a dress from here but was rejected at the door because she didn't make an appointment beforehand? This is that boutique!"
"..."
"Hey, did you hear me?"
"I heard you."
"What's wrong?"
"I think I found that girl's identity."
"Oh, who is she?"
"..."
"What? Why do you stop talking?"
"Look at this." One of the paparazzi showed his phone.
"Let me take a look."
A few seconds later, one of them asked the other one. "Can we even post this video and photo?"
"... I don't know. Why don't we ask our senior?"
"... I agreed. This is too shocking."
"Do you still want to follow them?"
"... No. Let's just go back to the company."
"Okay. Somehow, I feel my body lose its energy."
"Me, too."
"..."
"..."
The two paparazzi left the area in their car.
When Sheng Xia asked one of her bodyguards, she felt a little bit sad after hearing the report.
"Are they gone?"
"Yes..." Sheng Xia pouted. "I planned to wave at them after this shopping, tho."
Shen Wencheng laughed while giving a biscuit to Sheng Xia. "I told you, I am not that famous."
"Really? Why do I feel different about this?"
"Near this building, there is a famous milk tea. Do you want it?"
"Want!" Sheng Xia's train of thought turned without hesitation. "Pack the dress! I think I have enough for now."
The staff acknowledged the order.
Because the one who ordered first was Grandma Shen, the staff specially closed their store to serve them only. Sheng Xia chose many dresses easily and left satisfied.
The driver then drove to the famous milk tea shop.
Sheng Xia and Shen Wencheng stepped out of the car and entered the shop. But this time, Shen Wencheng wore a mask.
They queued while talking about how Shen Yaochen looked like a father to Shen Qingyan more than a brother. They laughed until their turn to order.
After choosing the signature milk tea, they sat at the table near the window.
Sheng Xia looked at her beautiful cousin. Too bad he wore a mask, but those eyes were still mesmerizing enough.
Look at those girls, squealing while taking a peek at Shen Wencheng!
Sheng Xia then turned her gaze to the dimmed sky. The chattering from the other customer. The sound of music from the store.
Ah, living like this is also good.