Like serving an empress, Wenli enthusiastically hosted Mimi. She first blew the tea to cool it down before handing it to Mimi, while speaking flattering words: “Please enjoy slowly, Miss Ouyang. I’ve cooled it down so it won’t burn you. You can drink it with peace of mind. This flower tea is special, with beauty-enhancing effects. Drink it and I guarantee you’ll be stunning! Even the super famous Asian model Lin Zhiling is not one-ten-thousandth as beautiful as you, Miss Ouyang!”
Mimi was confused by her fawning enthusiasm and friendly smile. The woman who used to be sharp-tongued was now constantly lowering herself to please her. Was she dreaming?
“You, you you you—” Mimi stammered, suspecting Wenli had taken the wrong medicine, “I told you I’m not Ouyang Mimi anymore. Please stop calling me Miss Ouyang.”
“I can confidently say 100% that you are Ouyang Mimi.”
“Why?”
“The reason is simple. You admitted it yourself!”
“Did I? ” “I just asked if you were Ouyang, and before I even finished saying the name, you already admitted it.” “This…” Mimi knew she couldn’t hide anymore, hanging her head in shame, “Why are you still so kind to me? Aren’t you afraid I’ll dirty the brand-name clothes in your store? Aren’t you afraid I’ll interfere with your business?” “Not at all!” Wenli shouted emotionally, “I’m touched that you personally came to visit my store! Quick! Look at my eyes—” Mimi leaned forward curiously, frowning and carefully observing Wenli’s eyes, “What’s wrong with your eyes?” “Are they red? Are they? Ah… such moving, glistening tears! They’re about to roll out of my eye sockets! Can you see them?” Wenli dramatically widened her eyes larger than a cow bell. “There really is water!” Mimi noticed. Mimi discovered that a tear was indeed hanging in Wenli’s eye socket, rolling but never quite falling – she was truly impressive. But, so what? “Uh… what does having water in your eyes matter?” Mimi stared blankly at her. “Oh! It means I’m about to cry my heart out!” “Why are you about to cry?” Mimi didn’t understand. Why cry for no reason? She, Ouyang Mimi, had a hundred reasons to be sad, but did Wenli? “Didn’t I just tell you! Because of you!”
