Chapter 61: 055 Sins (first update)
Translator: 549690339
âFu Xiang Zhaiâs roast duck really lives up to its reputation.â Tao Xingxing covered her round belly, a satisfied expression on her face.
As the two walked out of Fu Xiang Zhaiâs entrance, a thought seemed to cross Tao Xingxingâs mind, and her little face suddenly fell.
âIâm definitely going to gain five pounds when I weigh myself tomorrow morning, itâs over, itâs overâ¦â
She glanced at Ming Jing beside her and snorted, âI treated you to roast duck, and all you did was drink water on the side. How could you resist such a delicious roast duck? No wonder youâre so thin; itâs not something ordinary people can accomplish.â
Ming Jing said, âI donât have dinner to lose weight.â
âThen why?â Tao Xingxing suddenly remembered the rumor that Ming Jing had grown up in the Nunnery.
She felt a bit distressed, âBut didnât you return to lay life already? Itâs okay to eat a little.â
Ming Jing smiled faintly, âIâve developed this habit over the years, besides, the desires of the mouth and the stomach are endless.â
Tao Xingxing looked at her, suddenly feeling somewhat ashamed, and quickly smiled slightly.
âYouâre really a fairy, feeling full just by drinking dew. Iâm not the same, my goal is to taste all the delicious food in the world.â
Ming Jing raised her eyebrows, âArenât you afraid of getting fat?â
âWho says Iâm fat? Iâm clearly plump. I have breasts and a buttocks. Itâs the modern aesthetic thatâs distorted. If I lived in the Tang Dynasty, even Yang Guifei would have to stand aside.â
Ming Jing smiled and nodded, âConfident women are the most beautiful.â
As the two walked out of the mall, it was already dark outside. Tao Xingxing asked, âMing Jing, how are you getting home?â
âItâs still early, Iâll take the subway.â
âMy mom is attending a social event nearby and will be here to pick me up soon. Why donât I ask her to drive you home? Itâs so late, there must be a lot of people on the subway.â
Ming Jing smiled and shook her head, âNo need, itâs too far out of the way for you both.â
As they spoke, a black Audi stopped on the opposite side of the road, and the driverâs window slid down. An exquisite middle-aged woman waved at them frnn⢠ineidp
Tao Xingxing said to Ming Jing, âMy momâs here to pick me up. Iâll leave first. Send me a message when you get home.â
âAlright, you go ahead.â
Tao Xingxing waved her hand, crossed the traffic, and climbed into the back seat of the car.
The womanâs gaze seemed to pass through the surging traffic and boundless night, looking at Ming Jing.
She quickly raised the car window, started the car, and disappeared into the flow of traffic.
Ming Jing stood still for a while, feeling the breeze, and then slowly walked toward the subway entrance.
âXingxing, is that your classmate?â Wu Jiaqi asked while driving.
Tao Xingxingâs fingers flew quickly over her phone screen, moving so gracefully. Without looking up, she said, âYep, sheâs the real heiress of the Zhu family.â
Wu Jiaqi was taken aback, âThe real heiress of the Zhu family? Are you close to her?â
âOf course, Ming Jing is really outstanding. Last time, she ranked first in the monthly exam, and sheâs great at fighting too. Today, while shopping, a girl bullied me, and Ming Jing stepped in. The girl left in a huff, it was so coolâ¦â Mentioning Ming Jing, Tao Xingxing started chattering nonstop, even forgetting to play her game.
âReally? Sheâs quite an impressive child.â
âBut why didnât the Zhu family send a driver to pick her up this late?â
âAh, donât even mention it. Her parents are so biased, and only care about that fake heiress. But Ming Jing doesnât seem to care.â
âPoor girl. Since sheâs your good friend, invite her over for dinner when you have time. â
The commercial area is bustling at night, with bright lights everywhere and people weaving in and out. Itâs even more lively than during the day.
The faint sound of Erhu drifted through the air, out of place amidst the bustling city.
Ming Jing saw a crowd gathered around a square not far away, from which the sound of the Erhu came.
Ming Jing walked over, and around her, people were scattered in groups. A man in his seventies sat on the ground, eyes closed, playing the Erhu with abandon.
An open box in front of him held some scattered change: fifty-cent and one-yuan coins, as well as one-yuan and five-yuan bills.
Erquan Yingyue, it wasnât Ming Jingâs first time hearing it. She had been to the National Grand Theater to listen to well-known artists perform it live. Though their skills were impeccable, their performances ultimately remained exquisite art pieces.
But this lonely old man, sitting on the street corner late at nightâhis technique might not be as exquisite, and he even made a few mistakes, but⦠Ming Jing looked around. Many peopleâs eyes were red, and one woman was even sobbing uncontrollably..