Shi Manwen: "Get lost."
Just then, there was a knock on the door. Sheng Muxi said into her phone, "I'm hanging up now," and then hung up.
She originally wanted to change her clothes before opening the door, but the person outside rang the doorbell again.
When Chai Qianning came out, she had a mint in her mouth. Standing outside the door, she felt the coolness in her mouth while wondering if the other person had gone out again.
Just as she was about to hang the clothes on the other person's door, the door suddenly opened.
The woman who opened the door was wearing a deep V-neck black halter-neck bodycon dress with a slit in the neckline, revealing a large expanse of skin.
The fabric clung tightly to her fair skin, a thin layer that outlined her curvaceous figure.
Chai Qianning had to admit that her figure was indeed very eye-catching, especially when paired with such an outfit, plus those captivating, mesmerizing eyes, she was simply breathtakingly beautiful, like a bewitching enchantress.
She subconsciously swallowed, accidentally swallowing the mint she was holding in her mouth as well. It got stuck in her throat, and a strong, hot sensation exploded in her throat, making her feel uncomfortable. For a moment, she forgot that she had come to return the clothes.
But after a few seconds, she realized what was happening and handed over the clothes, saying, "Your clothes fell on my balcony."
Sheng Muxi glanced down at it, took it, smiled faintly, and said "Thank you."
Chai Qianning's words "You're welcome" were still on her tongue when she lifted her eyelids and met Sheng Muxi's smiling eyes.
Her skin was typically fair and cool-toned, and the white light in the corridor made her appear even fairer.
She could pretend nothing was wrong even with a piece of candy stuck in her throat, and she remained calm and composed even when she almost had lustful thoughts towards Sheng Muxi, without showing any signs of distress.
But the blush on her cheeks gave her away, and Sheng Muxi happened to notice it. Meeting her slightly stunned expression, he joked, "Haven't you ever seen one this big before?"
Chai Qianning knew what she was talking about, but she answered her calmly and complimented her, saying, "I've seen people like you, but I've never seen anyone as beautiful as you."
"That would be an honor." Sheng Muxi smiled gracefully.
Chai Qianning asked, "Are you going out?"
The dress she's wearing isn't suitable for staying at home; it's more like she's going to a dinner party or a date, which is why she chose to wear such a formal yet sexy dress.
Even though the woman wasn't wearing makeup and was wearing slippers, she might be about to put on makeup and go out.
"No, I'm trying on clothes," Sheng Muxi replied.
"I see." Chai Qianning watched as she placed her underwear on the table next to her and reminded her, "The clothes aren't dirty, but you still need to wash them."
Sheng Muxi tucked a strand of hair behind her ear: "Thank you anyway. If you hadn't brought it up, I definitely wouldn't have wanted it." She lowered her eyelashes, her expression slightly shy: "I'm so sorry to have troubled you to come all this way."
Chai Qianning smiled faintly, thinking to herself that she had guessed correctly; the other party was embarrassed not to come and collect it.
Fortunately, Chai Qianning has a thick skin.
"You're welcome. We're neighbors, it's nothing."
"I should be the one who feels embarrassed."
Although Chai Qianning said that, there was not a trace of "embarrassment" on her face.
"Hey, I heard the doorbell ringing and didn't have time to change. I'm going to some bachelor/bachelorette party tomorrow, so I need to pick out an outfit today," Sheng Muxi said.
Chai Qianning grasped the meaning of the phrase "singles party" and thus learned that the other party was still single.
What bachelor/bachelor party?
Seeing that she seemed interested, Sheng Muxi started chatting with her.
Then, Sheng Muxi naturally invited Chai Qianning to his home for a visit and helped her choose an outfit that would suit her, thus establishing a deep neighborly relationship.
There were four outfits in total, and each one looked stunning on Sheng Muxi. But in the end, Chai Qianning chose a red long dress for her with a slit on the side of the leg. However, compared to the other three outfits, this one was the most conservative.
Sheng Muxi twirled around in her red dress, then raised an eyebrow at Chai Qianning, who was sitting on the sofa: "I also thought this one suited me better at first."
Sheng Muxi folded the black one up and said, "This black one is too flashy and doesn't suit me."
Chai Qianning found her quite amusing: "But she's also pretty."
She was telling the truth; Sheng Muxi's outfit did look good and suited her taste perfectly. The only downside was that Sheng Muxi was going to a bachelorette party to show off, so she passed on the black one.
“But red suits you best.” Chai Qianning rested her chin on her hand and looked at her.
Before leaving, Sheng Muxi gave her a watermelon, saying that he had bought too much and couldn't finish it all by himself, and that it would spoil if left in the refrigerator for too long.
As is customary, the two exchanged WeChat contacts, and Chai Qianning casually asked her where the bachelorette party she was attending the next day was located.
Seeing that she seemed interested in going, Sheng Muxi's eyes lit up: "Do you want to go too?"
"Just curious," Chai Qianning replied.
After returning home from downstairs, Chai Qianning learned an important piece of information: the bachelorette party that Sheng Muxi was going to attend was at her bar, which her friend Su Ye had borrowed from her.
Chai Qianning had lent the money, and as long as the other party didn't get too carried away and wreck her bar, she had no intention of going to the scene.
She has never been interested in such activities and doesn't really want to spend the whole night in such a noisy place.
But then she changed her mind. Perhaps she wanted to see what kind of reaction the clothes she had picked out for Sheng Muxi would get at the event.
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Lesbian singles parties are places for people to seek pleasure and meet new people. They bring together many single women of the same sexual orientation, which is much faster than meeting someone by chance in real life.
After Sheng Muxi met up with Shi Manwen, they headed to their destination together. As soon as they entered, Sheng Muxi became the focus of attention, drawing all kinds of gazes.
Her friend Shi Manwen whispered in her ear, "Congratulations, you've gained the right to choose your partner first. See if there's anyone you like."
Sheng Muxi patted her arm: "Don't forget, you were the one who insisted on dragging me here."
"If I don't bring you here, you'll be either at school or at home all day, never participating in any recreational activities. Do you think love will just come knocking on your door?"
Sheng Muxi thought for a moment, then looked at Shi Manwen's profile: "Why is it impossible?"
Shi Manwen rubbed her forehead: "The probability of that is extremely small. Come on, I'll introduce you to a few people."
Shi Manwen pulled her along, and Sheng Muxi's eyes swept across the crowd. All sorts of glamorous people caught her eye; everyone had come prepared.
Her gaze shifted, noticing someone sitting in a corner who seemed out of place at the party. Chai Qianning was lazily sprawled on the table, even yawning towards the light.
The other person was wearing only a loose white short-sleeved shirt and light blue denim shorts, looking as casual as if they had accidentally wandered into this glittering, bustling place.
Chai Qianning lifted her eyelids and happened to see her as well. She smiled faintly at her, and Sheng Muxi returned her smile.
Watching Sheng Muxi disappear into the crowd, Chai Qianning slumped down again, looking completely dejected.
She wasn't really sleepy or exhausted; she was just lazy. She'd rather sit than stand, lie down than sit, and bend over than lie down.
Su Ye walked through the crowd to Chai Qianning's side, sat down casually, picked up her wine glass, and raised an eyebrow at Chai Qianning: "Little sister."
Chai Qianning propped her head up and glanced at her: "Who are you calling!"
Su Ye covered her mouth with a laugh, looking particularly irritating.
"Didn't you say you weren't coming? Why are you dressed like this for a bachelorette party?"
Su Ye gestured with her chin toward the crowd on the opposite side: "Look, the way you are, people will think you're a college student. Several people were trying to come over and chat with you with their wine glasses, but I persuaded them to leave with just a few words."
Chapter 3 Good Neighbors
Chai Qianning rested her chin on her hand, the light shining into her eyes, making them appear particularly hazy and unreal. She parted her thin lips slightly and smiled charmingly: "Then I must thank you."
"Don't mention it." Su Ye accepted it without hesitation, casually crossing one leg over the other, and took a sip of wine: "I bet you didn't come here because you're interested in this bachelor party I'm hosting."
“I’m sure you’re not very interested in people who try to chat you up,” Su Ye added.
Chai Qianning smiled and said, "You guessed right."
"Afraid I'll tear your bar down?"
"Yeah, so I'll keep an eye on things."
"Come on, do you think you're that free?" Su Ye checked the time on her phone. "Old cadre Chai, why aren't you resting yet at this hour?"
Chai Qianning is usually someone who goes to bed early and gets up late, and occasionally goes to bed early and gets up early. At a young age, she lost interest in various entertainment activities and outdoor sports, becoming a Buddhist-style rich second-generation youth, and was jokingly called an old cadre by her friends.
Although she manages a bar, she rarely comes to the bar except for necessary business, let alone lets her party all night.
To put it kindly, it's about health; to put it bluntly, it's just laziness.
“I’m actually quite free.” Chai Qianning leaned back down, staring at the shimmering light and shadow on the wine glass. “Why rest? Find some fun.”
Su Ye seemed to have heard something incredible, and drawled out, "Fun...?"
She curiously looked around, swaying her head left and right a few times before turning back: "What's so fun about it?"
Not far away, Sheng Muxi was surrounded by people. She politely refused every person who came to chat with her, even though she herself had no interest in them.
However, she has such a kind personality that even those rejected by her don't feel uncomfortable at all. In fact, they are happy to stay around her, just to have a few more words with her.
Shengmu Creek, nestled within this landscape, is like an incomparably beautiful and delicate flower, attracting countless butterflies and bees to flock to it in spring, swirling around it.
Under the light, Chai Qianning's eyes flickered and immediately locked onto Sheng Muxi's group of people.
Su Ye followed her gaze and didn't see Sheng Muxi in the crowd at first. After a few people dispersed, Su Ye caught a glimpse of Sheng Muxi and immediately realized who she was.
He joked, "It turns out that our old cadre Chai is finally going to have a taste of meat."
"However, you have quite a few rivals in love." Su Ye smiled and put his hand on Chai Qianning's shoulder, patting it gently.
Chai Qianning raised her hand and loosely tied her hair back, then said with a mischievous smile, "We're getting a new batch of goods coming in later, and only Aji is there to move them. Do you want to come with me?"
"Don't be like that." Su Ye looked her up and down. "You're so diligent? You're even helping the employees move goods?"
"Since we're already here, we might as well lend a hand."
"Isn't it the same to have someone move it tomorrow? Are you really that bored lately?"
“Yes.” Chai Qianning raised an eyebrow slightly, made a gesture to her, and then went into another door.
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Sheng Muxi was absent-minded the whole time, his eyes searching for something in the crowd. He had initially seen the place where Chai Qianning was, but now it was empty.
I wonder where she went. Is she hanging out with other people? The fact that she came to a bachelorette party means she's single, right?
Sheng Muxi's thoughts wandered for a long time before finally settling down after catching sight of a familiar figure.
Chai Qianning appeared out of nowhere, lazily dragging her feet back to her original seat. She took a sip from her cup, then rested her hands on the bar and slumped her head down.
She was dangling her feet in the air, swaying gently, one hand supporting her head, the other hand unlocking her phone, about to check a message, when she suddenly heard someone call her name.