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“Shih Sheng, Zhang Xiaoxiao and I are going to G Province. After we leave C Province, can you occasionally let her come over to pass the time?” Zhao Guangcai requested.
“Hmm?” Shih Sheng replied in surprise.
“Is that okay?” Zhao Guangcai asked hopefully.
“Haha, Guangcai, you borrowed a man from me,” Shih Sheng joked.
“Thank you, Shih Sheng,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said gratefully.
“You're welcome. When are you leaving?” Shih Sheng asked curiously.
“In a few days,” Zhao Guangcai answered.
“Well, you better hurry up then,” Shih Sheng reminded them.
“Yeah,” Zhao Guangcai nodded.
“You two chat first; I’ll go pick out a few books,” Zhang Xiaoxiao said.
“Okay,” Zhao Guangcai replied.
Zhang Xiaoxiao walked over to the bookshelf and carefully selected some books.
“That girl is quite pretty.”
“Yeah, but she doesn’t seem very smart.”
“Indeed, it’s really strange that she likes reading.”
“Hahaha…”
Zhang Xiaoxiao frowned slightly at the comments coming from behind her. She turned around and shot a cold glance at the group of young men before walking over gracefully.
“Were you just talking about me?” Zhang Xiaoxiao asked with a smile.
“And if we were?” one of the young men replied arrogantly.
“I’m curious, where do I look unintelligent?” Zhang Xiaoxiao raised an eyebrow.
“You look like a vase,” another young man bluntly stated.
“My looks are a gift from my parents; I cherish and take pride in them. Are you jealous of my beautiful face?” Zhang Xiaoxiao responded calmly.
"Who is jealous of you?" the young man retorted.
"Then why are you slandering me?" Zhang Xiaoxiao questioned.
"We just think you don't deserve this big brother," the young man said, pointing at Zhao Guangcai.
"Whether I deserve it or not is not for you to judge," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied firmly with a smile.
"You—" the young man said, furious and embarrassed.
"What about me?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked fearlessly.
"Miss, don't misunderstand; they were just speaking casually," Shih Sheng quickly intervened.
"Speaking casually? Can that excuse hurting others?" Zhang Xiaoxiao said coldly.
"That's not what we meant," Shih Sheng hurriedly explained.
"Then what do you mean?" Zhang Xiaoxiao pressed on.
"We just think you look fake when you're reading," the young man muttered.
"I look fake when I'm reading?" Zhang Xiaoxiao was taken aback.
She reflected on herself; she never pretended while reading. She simply believed that reading could make her smarter, and she enjoyed it.
"When I read, I never hide my emotions or pretend to understand everything; I just love reading and the feelings those words bring me," Zhang Xiaoxiao confessed.
"Is that really how you feel?" the young man doubted.
"Of course," Zhang Xiaoxiao affirmed.
"But reading isn't something girls should do," the young man mumbled.
"Who says girls can't read?" Zhang Xiaoxiao said, displeased.
"My mom says so," the young man replied defiantly.
"What era is your mom from?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked, speechless.
"The 1970s," the young man answered.
"..." Zhang Xiaoxiao fell silent.
"We have already reformed and opened up; women can pursue their dreams and have their own careers now; you shouldn't be limited by outdated thinking," Zhang Xiaoxiao said earnestly with a smile.
"We haven't thought about these things," the young man admitted awkwardly.
"You should pay more attention to the news and learn some new knowledge," Zhang Xiaoxiao suggested.
"Mm." The young man nodded.
"You should read more, think more, and not just believe everything you hear," Zhang Xiaoxiao continued to educate.
"We will," the young man replied with embarrassment.
"Reading is not for distinguishing social status, but for self-improvement and cultivating one's character," Zhang Xiaoxiao summarized.
"I have learned a lot," the young man said respectfully.
"No need to be polite," Zhang Xiaoxiao said with a smile.
Zhao Guangcai and Shih Sheng were both stunned; they had never seen this side of Zhang Xiaoxiao before. She seemed to radiate light, so dazzling, so beautiful.
"Zhang Xiaoxiao, what you just said has greatly benefited me," Shih Sheng said earnestly.
"I was just speaking casually," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied modestly.
"Your casual remarks are more profound than some people's careful considerations," Shih Sheng remarked with admiration.
"I... I’m going to pick some books," Zhang Xiaoxiao said shyly.
"I'll go with you," Zhao Guangcai quickly followed her.
Shih Sheng watched their retreating figures, lost in thought.
Zhao Guangcai quietly tugged at Zhang Xiaoxiao's sleeve and whispered, "Zhang Xiaoxiao, you are really impressive."
"What do you mean I'm impressive?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked in confusion.
"Your eloquence is excellent, and you have great poise," Zhao Guangcai praised.
"I just expressed what I was thinking," Zhang Xiaoxiao replied humbly.
"This is the first time I've seen this side of you," Zhao Guangcai said in surprise.
"Don't you like it?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked anxiously.
"No, I really like it," Zhao Guangcai said excitedly.
"Really?" Zhang Xiaoxiao asked uncertainly.
"Mm." Zhao Guangcai nodded vigorously.
"That's good," Zhang Xiaoxiao sighed in relief.
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