Chapter 102: Chapter 102: The First Person to Treat Me So Well Besides My Brother

Lin Xu wasn’t like those fanatic fans who would constantly talk about Ji Zeqiu, so when Ji Yuqiao spent time with her, she would unconsciously forget that Lin Xu was a fan of Ji Zeqiu.

It wasn’t until she received Ji Zeqiu’s call that she remembered it.

She recalled the photo on Lin Xu’s phone screen with Ji Zeqiu, and Lin Xu even said she was a super fan.

Ji Yuqiao felt like she shouldn’t let her friend down, so she said to Ji Zeqiu, “Why don’t you send me an autographed photo, I’ll give it to her.”

A flicker of surprise crossed Ji Zeqiu’s eyes. Previously, she would have disdainfully said that her classmates had no taste for being fans of someone so romantically obsessed.

Not to mention asking her for an autograph, she would even act like a stranger in front of her classmates.

And now, she was actually asking him for an autograph for a friend.

“This friend of yours…” Ji Zeqiu hesitated for a moment, “Is it a guy or a girl?”

He was worried it might be another Xiao Yu.

“A girl, of course!” Ji Yuqiao said helplessly, “If you’re not sure, next time you come to see me, I’ll arrange for her to meet you.”

Ji Yuqiao imagined the scene and thought that Lin Xu would definitely be extremely excited.

“Let’s talk about it another time, I’m still busy with work here, gotta hang up.” Ji Zeqiu’s manager seemed to be rushing him, gave a few hurried instructions and then hung up.

Looking at the disconnected call, Ji Yuqiao then remembered she had actually come to ask him for money.

Just as she anxiously wondered whether to continue asking him for money, her bank account abruptly received a stingy deposit of two hundred thousand.

“That stinky older brother, can’t he give me a bit more living money?” Ji Yuqiao grumbled discontentedly, “He used to spend tens and hundreds of thousands on Wen Li, now when it comes to spending money on his sister, he’s so stingy.”

When Lin Xu came back from the restroom, Ji Yuqiao joyfully grabbed her arm, shook the phone balance at her, and said, “Let’s go buy some clothes!”

She had been broke for several months, and the bags she had bought before were almost sold out.@@novelbin@@

Although the pocket money Ji Zeqiu gave was nothing compared to the unlimited Black Card from Ting Yang, at least she finally had some spending money now!

Ji Yuqiao, full of enthusiasm, pulled Lin Xu towards the shopping mall.

Her eyes sparkled, her steps were lively, and her face, beaming with a radiant smile, was filled with energy, a stark contrast to her previous forlorn appearance at the bar.

Just as Lin Xu caught up, her phone vibrated several times in her pocket.

After entering a clothing store, Ji Yuqiao picked through the clothes on the racks, and after a while, she took a heap into the fitting room.

Only then did Lin Xu take out her phone.

In WeChat, it was Ji Zeqiu frantically sending money transfers.

Only when he hit the transfer limit did he stop, quite discontentedly saying,

Zeqiu: “This transfer limit is way too low!”

Zeqiu: “Wait till tomorrow, I’ll give you all the cards I have on me, buy whatever you want!”

After giving his sister some pocket money, Ji Zeqiu realized that his mother hadn’t spent any of his money for such a long time.

In his haste, he made ten transfers in a row,

As if he wanted to pass all his belongings to her.

It was too exaggerated.

Lin Xu hurriedly refused.

Willow Wadding: “There’s no need to give me so much, just keep the money for yourself. Besides, I still have the card Ting Yang gave me, don’t worry.”

She still remembered that Ji Zeqiu himself was strapped for cash, having had to live in that small apartment before.

If I give her all the money, won’t I be left so poor that I can only eat dirt later on?

Ji Zeqiu felt a bubble of happiness when he read the first part of the sentence, thinking that his mother was feeling pity for him. However, when he saw the second part of the sentence, he instantly reacted.

Zeqiu: “No! I can’t use that bastard’s money, I can only spend mine!”

Zeqiu: “I won’t wait till tomorrow, I’m going home tonight to give you the money!”

Lin Xu tried to persuade him a few more times on WeChat, but she didn’t see any more replies from him.

Perhaps he got busy again.

“Lin Xu, do you think I look good in this?” Ji Yuqiao came out of the changing room.

Lin Xu put away her phone and looked up.

She saw Ji Yuqiao wearing a simple white dress, turning around in front of her with a face full of anticipation.

The plain and simple clothing clashed with her flamboyant and headstrong character, making it look quite awkward.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xu picked out an orange dress for her, “I think this dress suits you better.”

“Really? Then I’ll try it.” Ji Yuqiao took the dress from Lin Xu’s hand.

A moment later, she came out of the changing room.

The bright orange dress complemented her cheerful and flamboyant demeanor, as if infusing the beauty of the entire summer into it, radiating vitality.

Ji Yuqiao turned several times in front of the mirror, seemingly very satisfied with this dress.

“Let’s buy this one,” Lin Xu suggested.

“Okay…” Ji Yuqiao was about to agree when her voice suddenly halted, becoming tangled, “Never mind, let’s not.”

“Why?” Lin Xu didn’t understand.

She clearly liked the dress very much. Could it be a problem with the money?

“The girl he likes dresses simply and plainly; if I wear this, he’ll definitely like me even less,” Ji Yuqiao said, feeling downcast.

Lin Xu knew the “he” she referred to was the boy Ji Yuqiao liked, but she was still somewhat puzzled, “So if you wear the white dress, he will like you?”

“Probably, that girl dresses like this. I’m sure I won’t be wrong if I mimic her style,” Ji Yuqiao said.

Since the day Lin Xu met Ji Yuqiao, she had seen her wearing plain and mismatched clothes. Lin Xu thought she just didn’t know how to dress or perhaps just preferred that kind of attire.

Now she realized Ji Yuqiao had always been imitating someone else.

“You don’t need to imitate anyone else; it will only cause you to lose yourself. Just be yourself,” Lin Xu said seriously as she looked into her eyes. “Everyone has their own unique qualities, and the people who truly like you will be moved by your spark, not because you are someone’s substitute. You know?”

Ji Yuqiao shook her head, not fully understanding, “I don’t get it…”

“It’s okay, you’ll understand when you’re a bit older,” Lin Xu said with a light laugh, reaching out to touch her head.

Her palm was warm and gentle, and a warmth spread through Ji Yuqiao’s chest, softening a corner of her heart.

“So, do you still want to buy the white dress?” Lin Xu asked her.

“No, not anymore,” Ji Yuqiao cast a furtive glance at Lin Xu, her ears turning slightly red, and sheepishly returned to the changing room to change back into her original clothes.

When she brought the bright orange dress to the counter to pay, the cashier told her it had already been paid for.

Ji Yuqiao looked at Lin Xu in surprise.

“It’s a gift for winning the school competition. Remember to wear it,” Lin Xu winked at her.

Ji Yuqiao paused for a moment, then her face burst into a radiant smile. She excitedly hugged Lin Xu, wrapping her arms around her neck and said joyfully, “I really like you, you’re the first person besides my brother who has been so good to me!”