Chapter 33: Su Yun Jiao's Elaborate Dressing

Hold a belated birthday banquet for Lu Chi?

Su Yun Jiao found it strange; how could she remember that in her previous life there was no such thing?

How could Lu Mu, who was perfectly fine, suddenly want to hold a belated birthday banquet for Lu Chi?

"Miss Su?"

Liu Ma looked at Su Yun Jiao doubtfully.

Su Yun Jiao smiled at Liu Ma and said, "Trouble, Liu Ma, please put the clothes here; I'll put them on shortly."

"Or I'll help Miss Su get dressed."

Liu Ma unfolded the gown and said, "This was specially borrowed in an emergency by sir."

"Borrowed?"

Su Yun Jiao froze.

There's also such a thing as emergency borrowing of gowns?

Even Lu Jingqing needs to borrow a gown?

She had thought Lu Jingqing could just wave his hand and buy the whole gown shop.

Her intuition told her that Lu Jingqing surely had some other plan.

To be safe, Su Yun Jiao still put on the gown.

Liu Ma pulled up the zipper of the gown and found it fit astonishingly well.

Before the mirror, Su Yun Jiao's face was like peach blossoms, her skin smooth and delicate, and those lively, mischievous eyes made one unable to forget them at a glance.

Her figure was enhanced by the gown, appearing full-busted and slim-waisted.

Although the white gown was originally pure and innocent, on her it exuded a tempting sensuality that seemed to invite transgression.

"I never expected Miss Su to look this fitting in the gown; I'll go tell sir right away—upon seeing Miss Su like this, sir will surely be shocked."

Before, Su Yun Jiao always wore loose, baggy uniforms, which hid her natural advantages.

Now, wearing this set of gown, her appearance seemed to have risen several levels.

In just a moment, Secretary Li had already summoned a makeup artist and a stylist to fix Su Yun Jiao's hair.

In the afternoon, Su Yun Jiao leaned against the chair, almost falling asleep.

It was the makeup artist's exclamation that woke Su Yun Jiao.

"Miss Su, do you think it looks good?"

The makeup artist placed the mirror in front of Su Yun Jiao.

The woman in the mirror looked youthful and tender, with an oval face, full and crystal lips that shone with a beautiful luster; although only light makeup was applied, her whole demeanor seemed different.

Those eyes were lively and captivating, making it hard to look away.

"Miss Su is simply a natural beauty; I've never seen a socialite as lovely as her, not even movie stars compare."

Looking at her reflection in the mirror, Su Yun Jiao also felt a momentary daze.

Having grown up in the Lu family since childhood, Lu Mu never taught her how to dress or put on makeup.

Even when she married Lu Chi, the Lu family didn't hold a wedding for them; they just had a simple meal.

In the years when the Lu family fell on hard times, she worked herself into a sallow-faced woman; her delicate fingers became rough, and her once fair little face grew fine lines.

Speaking of which, it seems she never really took the time to dress herself up.

Who would have thought that dressing up could make her look this good.

"Boss Lu."

Footsteps came from outside the door.

The makeup artist turned around and greeted Lu Jingqing.

When Su Yun Jiao turned her head, she met Lu Jingqing's gaze.

As their eyes met, Lu Jingqing stared at Su Yun Jiao's appearance, momentarily lost in thought.

"Boss Lu, isn't Miss Su especially beautiful?"

The makeup artist said, "Just now we were saying that in Hai Cheng, it's hard to find a second socialite as beautiful as Miss Su."

Su Yun Jiao looked curiously at Lu Jingqing and asked, "Does it look good?"

"…"

Lu Jingqing averted his gaze and said lightly:

"It's about time; let's get ready to leave."

Seeing that Lu Jingqing had no intention to continue the conversation, Su Yun Jiao could only stand up.

"Miss Su, the high heels."

The stylist half‑squatted and actively helped Su Yun Jiao put on the high heels.

Su Yun Jiao used to rarely wear such shoes while living in the Lu family; wearing them made her feel a bit unsteady.

Lu Jingqing specially chose a pair with heels not too high, so walking in them wasn't too difficult.

"Brother Jingqing, why did Aunt Lu suddenly want to hold a belated birthday banquet for Lu Chi?"

Lu Jingqing explained: "That night Lu Chi slipped away, and the Lu family felt the coming‑of‑age ceremony should be more formal, so they prepared to redo the birthday banquet."

Hearing that, Su Yun Jiao hesitated for a moment.

Nonsense!

If that were truly the reason, then in her previous life the Lu family should have held a belated birthday banquet for Lu Chi as well.

Her intuition told Su Yun Jiao that Lu Mu's sudden decision to hold a belated birthday banquet was surely aimed at her.

Lu Jingqing glanced at Su Yun Jiao beside him and said, "Tonight the Lu family will have many guests; if you feel bored, just stay in a corner by yourself—remember, don't run around."

"Brother Jingqing, don't worry—I'm well behaved."

Su Yun Jiao smiled at Lu Jingqing.

"That would be best."

Su Yun Jiao stayed at Jingyuan for a few days, but Lu Jingqing didn't think she was well-behaved and sensible at all.

In just a few days, she had already caused quite a bit of trouble.

Secretary Li drove the car to the Lu family's residence.

Su Yun Jiao looked at the Lu family residence before her, and memories from her past life surged forth.

Having lived here for over ten years, all it had brought her were painful memories.

"Jingqing, you've finally come."

Lu Mu was greeting everyone, ushering them into the Lu family home.

The Lu family residence was very spacious; the 900-square-meter villa seemed endless, and the hall was even more spacious.

Today, Lu Mu had specially arranged for everyone to come over for a small gathering.

The hall alone was spacious enough to accommodate dozens of people.

Lu Mu walked out from outside the Lu family residence, and when her gaze fell on Su Yun Jiao, she was slightly startled.

Su Yun Jiao had put on makeup and dressed in formal attire today; her whole being was transformed, as if she had become another person, almost unrecognizable.

"Is this... Jiao Jiao?"

Lu Mu still thought she had misseen.

How could that dead-headed Su Yun Jiao from before possibly be this pretty?

"Aunt Lu, it's me."

Su Yun Jiao took the initiative to greet Lu Mu.

The smile on Lu Mu's face was a bit awkward.

She had long known that Su Yun Jiao was good-looking, so since Su Yun Jiao was fifteen, Lu Mu had always been casual about her clothing and appearance, almost letting her dress however she liked, even if it was ugly.

She feared that Su Yun Jiao might be snatched away by boys from high school.

Lu Mu believed that once this woman knew she was beautiful, she would become spoiled and arrogant.

By then, her son would find it hard to control Su Yun Jiao.

But Lu Mu never expected that this girl would still be this good-looking.

If Su Yun Jiao continued to dress like this at school, it was hard to guarantee that no boys would chase after her.

Then her son would be in danger.

Thinking of this, Lu Mu couldn't help but say: "Jiao Jiao, you said you'd come, so why dress up so formally? Today is just a family meal; normally, being casual like at home is fine."