She took off her suit jacket, revealing the bracelet on her wrist. The ordinary silver bracelet, though not old-fashioned, was given a high-end feel by her, and the blue bracelet complemented the silver bracelet.
Only the hair tie on her other arm was black.
Liang Shi's long dress was off-the-shoulder, with a layer of shimmering powder on her collarbone, making her exceptionally dazzling.
Xu Qingzhu only took a closer look at Liang Shi's attire after entering the store, and suddenly felt that her own business suit was not up to par.
Liang Shi's outfit is perfectly suitable for walking the red carpet.
In the restaurant, not only Xu Qingzhu was staring intently at her, but many other people's eyes were also on Liang Shi.
Someone at the next table even said, "This woman is so pretty."
"Hey...she looks so familiar."
"Come on, all the beautiful women look familiar."
"No! I remember now, it's that one that trended on social media last time!"
Which one?
"..."
After searching through the phone, the other party handed it over. "The red-clad lady from Qingyi University changed her clothes today, but she still tried to kill me."
"If your girlfriend hears this, you're really dead!"
Which girlfriend are you referring to?
"..."
The table not far away seemed to be a group of friends, simply there for a Western meal. There were two girls, and their eyes were glued to Liang Shi the whole time they were chatting.
Fortunately, Xu Qingzhu had excellent hearing. Even amidst the gentle cello music, their conversation reached her ears perfectly, without missing a single detail.
Xu Qingzhu also saw that trending topic last time.
The hashtag #RedWomanAtQingyiUniversity# later spawned the hashtag #BeautifulPeopleGoIntoTheEntertainmentIndustry#.
Liang Shi's fan base surged that day, and the production team of "Yu Guang" also joined in the hype.
Xu Qingzhu stared at the trending topic for quite a while, and the comments section was full of: "Wife, love, sister, love."
People who see it...
I don't know how she felt, but Xu Qingzhu drank a lot of water that day.
While they were chatting, Liang Shi got up and walked to Xu Qingzhu's side, but all she could hear was the music.
The cellist's skill level was average; he was probably a part-time student from the music department of a nearby university. He was alright, but not quite a professional cellist.
Liang Shi stood behind Xu Qingzhu, still using his ten fingers like a comb to play with her hair.
Xu Qingzhu's hair is very smooth and she hasn't done much with it. She hasn't dyed her hair, but her hair color isn't dark black; it's more of a brown, which complements her skin tone perfectly.
Liang Shi left two strands of hair by her ears, and tied the rest in his palm three times. He also pulled at the roots of her hair, leaving a section so it wouldn't constrict her scalp.
Xu Qingzhu sat quietly, and only after Liang Shi was almost finished did she tease, "Teacher Liang, are you dressed like this for a red carpet event?"
She often paused when she spoke, and her smile deepened with each pause. She raised her slender white hand and placed it on Liang Shi's waist, giving him a light pinch.
Liang Shi winced in pain, looked down at Xu Qingzhu, and instinctively grabbed her hand. "What are you doing?"
Xu Qingzhu teased, "Your waist is so thin."
“I can’t compare to you.” Liang Shi said, putting her hand down and explaining, “I don’t have to go to work today, so I’m putting on makeup at home.”
"So beautiful." Xu Qingzhu praised without reservation, "She has the air of a female celebrity."
Liang Shi: "..."
She sat back down, raised her hand to brush her long hair that was hanging in front of her back, and even her casual gesture was full of charm and captivating.
"Teacher Xu, are you praising me?" Liang Shi asked sincerely.
Xu Qingzhu nodded, raised an eyebrow, and smiled, "Why not?"
“I misunderstood,” Liang Shi said. “Teacher Xu always praises people in a way that makes it hard to tell.”
Xu Qingzhu: "..."
She glanced at Liang Shi, her voice softening as she spoke, unhurriedly: "Likewise."
"Such a great atmosphere." Liang Shi was the first to stop the argument. "Let's just have a proper meal."
"I didn't say anything." Xu Qingzhu's gaze happened to fall on Liang Shi's collarbone. "Teacher Liang, how many coins can you put on your collarbone?"
Liang Shi: "..."
"Why don't you give it a try?" Liang Shi said provocatively.
Xu Qingzhu pursed her lips, "I'll try again when I get home."
Liang Shi chuckled softly, but her hair suddenly fell down, almost landing on her plate. Xu Qingzhu reached out and picked it up for her, asking, "Why don't you tie it up? Can't female celebrities tie their hair up while eating?"
Liang Shi: "..."
"Do all female CEOs tie their hair up when they eat?" Liang Shi retorted.
Xu Qingzhu paused for two seconds, then nodded, "Yes, it was my wife who did it."
Liang Shi: "..."
Liang Shi's ears suddenly turned bright red.
She pinched her earlobe. "Alright, Teacher Xu, let's eat."
She lost this round of sarcastic remarks.
The main problem is Xu Qingzhu... she's too amazing!
Liang Shi comforted herself, thinking that businesswomen would stop at nothing to stop them!
The methods used were extremely heinous!
Xu Qingzhu smiled and reached out to the waiter for a hair tie.
She slipped the hair tie onto her finger and said sarcastically, "Female celebrity, do I have the honor of tying your hair?"
Liang Shi: "...Thank you, Mr. Xu, it's my honor."
Xu Qingzhu got up, walked to her side, and quickly finished bandaging her.
But the moment he finished tying her up, he suddenly leaned down, put his arm around her shoulder, and lifted her off-shoulder dress up to slightly cover her shoulder. He brought his lips close to her ear, exhaling his breath into Liang Shi's ear, making her feel hot and itchy all over.
To others, it looked like he was kissing her ear.
Xu Qingzhu whispered to her, "It is my honor to be able to braid Teacher Liang's hair."
Liang Shi: "..."
Her heart raced for a moment, and she could no longer hear the elegant cello music playing in the restaurant; she could only hear her own heartbeat.
Bang—bang—
Xu Qingzhu returned to her seat, smiled, and said, "Eat."
Liang Shi quickly lowered his eyes, not daring to look any longer.
The elegant cello music quickly faded away, and instrumental music began playing from the stereo, instantly diminishing the romantic atmosphere by half.
When the waiter came over again, Liang Shi politely asked, "Where is your cellist?"
The waiter apologized, "I'm sorry, miss, the cellist had something to do at school and has taken leave. The pianist who will take over will not be here for another half hour."
Liang Shi sighed helplessly, "Fine."
Guests kept asking about it. After finishing her steak, Xu Qingzhu suddenly asked, "Would you like to hear a cello performance?"
Liang Shi was taken aback: "Huh?"
Before she could finish saying "I didn't really want to," Xu Qingzhu had already stood up, taken off her suit jacket, and revealed her white shirt.
It was a loose fit, which made her look even slimmer. She unbuttoned her shirt cuffs, loosened her hair tie, and opened one of the tightly buttoned buttons at the collar, revealing a silver necklace and delicate collarbone.
Liang Shi paused, swallowing back the words he was about to say, and almost without thinking, asked, "How many coins can you put on your collarbone?"
Xu Qingzhu: "..."
Xu Qingzhu paused, her hand still holding the sleeve, and smiled slightly, "Go back and check on things tonight."
Her words were flirtatious and alluring; her voice, though still cool and aloof, sounded like a gentle, lingering whisper, captivating the heart and soul.
Xu Qingzhu turned and walked to the counter, lightly tapping her fingers together, seemingly discussing something with the other party.
Then he walked toward the idle cello.
Xu Qingzhu sat there, set up her cello, and gently plucked the strings. The melodious cello music filled the restaurant, even more soothing than before.
Liang Shi didn't know much about the cello, so he didn't know what piece she was playing.
But the music is sometimes high-pitched, sometimes low, sometimes like a stampede of horses, and sometimes like a babbling brook.
As the saying goes: experts see the details, while laymen just watch the show.
As an outsider, Liang Shi simply found the spectacle very entertaining.
To her, Xu Qingzhu's performance was much better than the previous one.
Xu Qingzhu sat within the halo, exuding a serene and gentle beauty that captivated all who beheld her.
As the piece ended, Xu Qingzhu placed her cello beside her, held the strings, and bowed in gratitude, eliciting applause from the restaurant.
At the very front of the stage was a standing microphone. Xu Qingzhu placed her cello before walking to the microphone. She looked at Liang Shi and said, "I dedicate this piece to Miss Liang. Thank you for dinner tonight, Miss Liang."
//
Liang Shi was still amazed by how well Xu Qingzhu played the cello.
When they got back, Xu Qingzhu actually made her park the car on the side of the road and go to the supermarket to exchange a bunch of coins.
Liang Shi: "..."
After returning home, Liang Shi stood in the living room and asked her, "Do you really want to get tested?"
“I already said I’d try it at home,” Xu Qingzhu said. “I’ve already bought the coins.”
Liang Shi: "..."