It seems the Xiao family and the Xu family are old friends, so Xiao Qing's presence here is not unusual. Xu Ershao glanced inside and whispered, "Where's the old lady? And has my eldest brother returned?"
Xiao Qing's expression turned somewhat strange: "Your eldest brother is in your father's study... well, as for the old lady, she's talking to someone in her room."
Xiao Qingdi's smile was strange. There was even a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes.
"The old lady pulled someone into her room to talk?" Young Master Xu thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "Ah! Could it be the blind date my brother is going to meet tonight?"
Xiao Qing suppressed a laugh: "I think so."
Young Master Xu also became excited, his eyes clearly gleaming with gossip: "The old lady is so mysterious, I don't even know which family's girl she found to match my older brother. Have you met that girl? What's she like? Is she pretty? Is she a little girl? Is she cute?"
Xiao Qingdi's gaze grew increasingly strange: "You...sigh, you'll see when you get there."
Something's strange!
Upon seeing Xiao Qing's attitude, Xu Ershao immediately became suspicious, and Chen Xiao beside him also looked at Xiao Qing curiously. In his memory, Xiao Qing was not the type to joke with people.
Just then, Xiao Qing's gaze shot towards what was behind the two of them: "Huh? She's out."
Chen Xiao and Xu Ershao turned around at the same time, and then they both froze!
On the steps leading to the second floor, a girl dressed in formal attire was gracefully walking down.
Chen Xiao and Xu Ershao both widened their eyes and opened their mouths. After exchanging a glance, they simultaneously gasped in surprise:
"Lu Xiaoxiao?!"
Yes, the girl who came down the steps was Lu Bancheng's daughter, Lu Xiaoxiao.
Seeing Lu Xiaoxiao was surprising enough, but what surprised them even more was her outfit today!
Originally, Lu Xiaoxiao was perceived as a very forthright and tomboyish girl, slightly chubby, who also loved martial arts. She spoke in a loud voice, like setting off firecrackers.
But looking at Lu Xiaoxiao now...
Well……
Her face was clearly made up, and it was obviously the work of a skilled makeup artist. Her originally slightly chubby face appeared much slimmer thanks to the added jawline. As for Lu Xiaoxiao's features, Xu Ershao had described them as "rough and rugged." What does "rough and rugged" mean? Simply put, it means big eyes, a big nose, a big mouth, big ears…
It's not that Lu Xiaoxiao is ugly. To be honest, although she can't be considered a beauty, her appearance is average. It's just that the lines of her face are a bit rough and too angular.
Now she looks quite feminine.
The jawline was drawn with a professional touch, making her face appear much smaller. The eyebrows and eyes were given a darker treatment, highlighting the eye contours and making the nose appear smaller. As for the mouth… her mouth was slightly large, not the traditionally small, cherry-like mouth of a beautiful woman. However, the light-colored crystal lip gloss concealed this flaw.
Lu Xiaoxiao's hair was originally cut very short, but tonight it had clearly been carefully styled. Short bangs adorned her forehead, making her look more playful and cute, while the hair on the sides and back of her head was obviously a wig, and a light blue butterfly-patterned hair clip was pinned to her head, adding a touch of feminine charm.
She wore a short-sleeved long dress with lace trim on the shoulders, which cleverly concealed her slightly broad shoulders. The dress was cleverly tailored at the waist, and the cropped hem accentuated her slender waist. The hem on both sides was intentionally left to the calves, revealing a section of the girl's fair legs. The strappy high heels further emphasized the delicate appearance of her calves.
It has to be said that the person who designed this whole outfit for Lu Xiaoxiao tonight must be a master. The makeup and the clothes almost perfectly softened some of the hard lines of Lu Xiaoxiao's appearance, and her originally chubby figure was also concealed, showing only fullness, but not bloatedness.
Originally, Lu Xiaoxiao's appearance was only a 60 out of 100, but after such careful dressing up, she actually looked like she had reached a mediocre 80 out of 100.
Even Young Master Xu couldn't help but glance at her a few more times, his gaze lingering on Lu Xiaoxiao's calves peeking out from under her skirt...
Lu Xiaoxiao's posture was even more strange. Her face was a little flushed. She walked down the steps, carefully lifting her skirt and taking elegant little steps, acting coy and hesitant. If it were any other day, she would probably have jumped down those dozen or so steps in just a few steps!
Xu Ershao couldn't help but sigh, glancing at Chen Xiao: "Is there something wrong with my eyes?"
"No." Chen Xiao shook his head: "Unless both of our eyes have problems at the same time."
Only then did Xu Ershao understand the meaning behind Xiao Qing's strange expression earlier! Lu Xiaoxiao's current attire made her look like—like a gift waiting to be unwrapped!
Lu Xiaoxiao's eyes also showed a hint of helplessness. She awkwardly and carefully walked down the steps, still managing to maintain a "ladylike" demeanor, even speaking in a soft voice: "Hello..."
Chen Xiao couldn't help but sigh, "Good heavens, hearing you speak in such a high-pitched voice is really scary..."
Lu Xiaoxiao instinctively glared at him, but then suddenly remembered something and quickly composed herself, lowering her head and putting on a "shy" look: "You... don't look at me like that..."
Chen Xiao and Xu Ershao shivered almost simultaneously!
"Others"?!
Lu Xiaoxiao actually referred to herself as "renjia" (a respectful term for a person of low social standing)?!
Xu Ershao simply reached out and touched Lu Xiaoxiao's forehead: "Are you out of your mind?"
Since their encounter on the resort island, the group of young people had become much closer. They spent their days together, and Lu Xiaoxiao, with her cheerful personality, often joked and laughed, even putting her arm around someone's shoulder. But the moment Xu Ershao reached out his hand, Lu Xiaoxiao quickly stepped back, a look of evasion on her face!
Xu Ershao was startled. Seeing Lu Xiaoxiao dodge away like a frightened rabbit, he awkwardly withdrew his hand, which was still raised, and glanced at Chen Xiao: "I... I suddenly have a feeling that I am taking liberties with her?"
Chen Xiao suppressed a laugh: "Lu Xiaoxiao, how could it be you? Are you the person Brother Xu is going on a blind date with tonight?"
Lu Xiaoxiao actually nodded gently, looking like a shy and timid young wife.
Xu Ershao was stunned for a moment, then quickly pulled Chen Xiao aside and whispered, "Something's strange!"
Chen Xiao smiled and nodded.
In any case, Lu Xiaoxiao could never be like this—even if she was paired with Young Master Xu, while it was somewhat unexpected, it wasn't too far-fetched considering the relationship between the Xu and Lu families. However, Lu Xiaoxiao's attitude and reaction were abnormal.
She looks like she did it willingly? How could that be?
Xu Ershao stroked his chin and said in a low voice, "Xiao Wu, I remember Lu Xiaoxiao used to be quite interested in you..."
Chen Xiao shook his head repeatedly: "Don't talk nonsense. It's just that she kept asking me to teach her kung fu, so I had no choice but to teach her some random things." The strangest thing was yet to come!
The old lady finally showed up at dinner.