Beware Of The Best-Friend-Kiss Friendship Trap - Chapter 14

Chapter 14: And How Many New Scenes and New Poses Were Unlocked Because of Words Like That

“Buy it! Use my card!” Jiang Yiqiu poured a bowl of irresistible flattery down her throat. Chu Weiyue was so hyped up by the praise that she was ready to pay for everything in full right there.

The sales associate: .

Upon hearing that last line, the sales associate shut her mouth.

The customer is God; handing over money is king. So, those words were, in fact, the customer’s original thoughts.

When she asked the price, and the sales associate smiled and quoted a figure starting with the tens of thousands, Chu Weiyue’s smile froze on her face.

A bucket of cold water was poured over her; she instantly calmed down.

Just this one sweater cost two months of her salary.

One piece cost two months’ salary, so two pieces would be four months’ salary.

She would have to live on instant noodles for four months just to take home two sweaters!

Goddamn it, this horrifying cost of living.

Although she complained inwardly, she still planned to buy it.

Especially since Jiang Yiqiu was with her today.

Looking at the effect of the sweater on Jiang Yiqiu, Chu Weiyue’s gaze gradually became firm. Shouldn’t such a beautiful piece of clothing be worn by Qiuqiu permanently?

She could forgo her own piece, but she had to buy Qiuqiu’s.

No words were needed. Just by watching Chu Weiyue’s fluctuating facial expressions, Jiang Yiqiu guessed her intention and stopped her before she could speak: “Forget it, these clothes are too expensive. Let’s go look somewhere else.”

Chu Weiyue immediately marked a big ‘X’ in her heart. No way! She had to buy this for Qiuqiu!

She could sacrifice herself, but she couldn’t let her best friend suffer.

Chu Weiyue became even more resolute, intent on swiping her card without another word.

Jiang Yiqiu held her back, insisting they shouldn’t buy it. After a long deadlock, Chu Weiyue was ultimately no match for Jiang Yiqiu. She was threatened with a “full vegetable banquet” and obediently followed Jiang Yiqiu out of the store.

Feeling like she owed her best friend since she didn’t buy that sweater, she took the opportunity while Jiang Yiqiu wasn’t paying attention at other stores to swipe her card for several pieces of clothing she liked and took them away before Jiang Yiqiu could stop her.

Through this shopping trip, Chu Weiyue deeply realized the importance of money. If she were rich, she could have bought those two sweaters without hesitation and worn matching best-friend outfits with Qiuqiu. If she were rich, she could buy whatever she wanted without feeling the pinch.

She had to continue working hard to earn money, participate in competitions, get promotions, and get rich early so she could support her best friend.

She looked forward to the day she could buy any clothes she wanted and play “Miracle Qiuqiu’s World Tour.”

However, she failed to notice that Jiang Yiqiu had gone back to that store once while she was trying on clothes.

The two walked and looked, turning a corner and entering a KKV. The store was exquisitely decorated, with toys, makeup, snacks, and various daily necessities displayed in separate sections. There were many customers browsing.

In retail stores like this, many people enter just to look, with no intention of buying anything. However, after browsing through the dazzling array of goods, they always feel compelled to take a few items with them when they leave.

Chu Weiyue was just like that.

Before entering the store, she swore to Jiang Yiqiu that they had bought everything they needed and lacked nothing, so this time they would absolutely just look and not buy.

Jiang Yiqiu, knowing her nature well, didn’t even bother to object and quietly followed her.

Sure enough, after browsing, the “just looking, not buying” Chu Weiyue walked out carrying a bag of items.

And she didn’t just buy for herself; she also picked things out for her good friend.

When Jiang Yiqiu emerged from the store, in addition to the items Chu Weiyue had carefully selected for her and placed in the shopping bag, she also had two rabbit ears on her head, adding a touch of liveliness and playfulness to her gentle and graceful features.

The furry, soft, snow-white rabbit ear hairpin was very soft and elastic, with a wonderful texture.

This was the appraisal Chu Weiyue personally felt.

Looking at the delighted Chu Weiyue who was pinching her rabbit ears, Jiang Yiqiu sighed helplessly.

But she didn’t stop her.

If her assistant saw this scene, they would surely gasp internally, snap an 18-square collage, and post it in the company chat group without the boss to let their colleagues feast their eyes.

Because of the hairpin, Jiang Yiqiu’s already high head-turning rate doubled.

The beauty was already gentle and pretty.

A beauty with two rabbit ears on her head was simply explosively adorable.

Surrounded by intentional or unintentional gazes, Jiang Yiqiu wouldn’t normally care, but she felt a bit self-conscious about the hairpin on her head. She lowered her head slightly, and the fluffy rabbit ears swayed along, seemingly following their owner’s movements.

Red cheeks, red eyes, and snow-white ears—she truly looked like a shy rabbit.

Chu Weiyue was overjoyed by her cuteness. Using her height advantage, she pulled her into a hug and rubbed against her.

Jiang Yiqiu, rare to feel embarrassed, tried to take off the hairpin, but Chu Weiyue held her back: “It’s so cute, you’re not allowed to take it off.”

Jiang Yiqiu’s resistance was negligible under Chu Weiyue’s hand and was helplessly suppressed.

She remained “cute” like that all the way until they finished shopping.

Chu Weiyue consciously took on the heavy task of carrying the bags, using both her left and right hands. Jiang Yiqiu’s attempts to help were all refused.

There was still some distance from the mall to the underground garage. Jiang Yiqiu walked ahead, and Chu Weiyue followed behind. After a while, Jiang Yiqiu looked back, and Chu Weiyue had fallen behind.

Jiang Yiqiu walked over and asked with a smile: “Tired already? Or should I…”

Her intention was to help Chu Weiyue carry some of the bags, but before she could finish, Chu Weiyue instantly became energized as if injected with chicken bl00d. She even piled all the bags onto one hand, took long strides, and rushed away like the wind, leaving her behind.

As she strode forward, she said: “Who says I’m tired? A woman can’t say she’s tired! Why are you walking so slowly? Hurry up and catch up.”

“These things are too light. It’s like carrying a few bags of air. I could carry ten more bags!”

A gust of wind swept by, creating a distance of over ten meters between them and Jiang Yiqiu.

The “can’t say I’m tired” Chu Weiyue was very imposing, taking the lead. She put the large and small bags in the back seat, eagerly opened the car door, got in, and buckled her seatbelt in one swift motion. A few minutes later, Jiang Yiqiu caught up and opened the passenger door.

Chu Weiyue casually started the car and looked at the “late” person in the passenger seat: “We bought too few things. Carrying them felt like carrying nothing at all. Why are you only just getting here? I’ve been waiting for several minutes.”

Chu Weiyue said nothing, only expressing with her eyes: Quickly praise how capable I am.

Jiang Yiqiu tried not to laugh. She pretended not to notice Chu Weiyue’s lightning-fast movements just now and cooperatively nodded: “Yueyue is amazing. I knew you were very capable.”

Chu Weiyue’s tail was about to reach the sky. She leaned over and pinched Jiang Yiqiu’s rabbit ears several times to express her delight.

They’re really soft and squishy!

The snow-white long ears seemed to sense their owner’s thoughts and gently shook after the “devil’s claws” released them.

It was almost 9:30 PM when they left. The traffic was still heavy, and they spent quite some time on the road. When they parked in the garage, Jiang Yiqiu was asleep, leaning against the seat.

Chu Weiyue poked her shoulder: “We’re home. Go back inside to sleep.”

Jiang Yiqiu was hazy for a few seconds before slowly opening her eyes. Her cheeks were flushed pink under the warm yellow light, and her expression was dazed, looking a little dizzy.

She leaned obediently against the seatback, her down jacket half-draped over her. Her raven-black eyelashes fluttered, trembling gently. Her expression was utterly innocent and docile, like a plush doll being manipulated, adorable to the core.

Chu Weiyue’s heart softened, and her voice became a few shades quieter: “Tired? You managed to fall asleep in such a short time.”

Jiang Yiqiu hummed in acknowledgement. Her face looked flushed, as if she were drunk, and her thin eyelids were tinged with a light red: “A bit tired. I don’t know how I fell asleep.”

“Let’s go. Go home, take a shower, and then sleep. Put your clothes on properly; it’s cold outside, don’t catch a cold.”

Jiang Yiqiu agreed but didn’t move immediately.

Chu Weiyue picked up the bags from the back seat and then went to open the passenger door: “Ready to get out?”

Jiang Yiqiu said “Mhm,” but her expression was lazy. She stretched out a hand as if wanting Chu Weiyue to pull her up, but her slender fingertips didn’t touch Chu Weiyue’s hand. She only hooked onto her sleeve, gently swaying it twice, and then made no other movement: “Tired. Don’t want to move.”

Her tone was light and airy, like she was pouting for attention.

Chu Weiyue’s breathing hitched.

After a moment, she recovered and muttered: “You need to strengthen your exercise. Your physical condition can’t stay like this.”

Although she said that, she still half-bent down: “I’ll carry you.”

Jiang Yiqiu’s gaze fell on the bags she was holding in one hand: “You only have one hand.”

Chu Weiyue glanced at the items she was carrying, then looked at Jiang Yiqiu’s slender waist, raising an eyebrow at her: “What’s wrong with one hand?”

There was already a height difference between them. Now, with one standing and one sitting, the disparity in their figures was even more apparent. The light from behind shone on Chu Weiyue, casting a shadow that completely enveloped Jiang Yiqiu.

The only exit was blocked by Chu Weiyue’s body, and behind her was the pitch-black car interior. The warm body heat was right in front of her, impossible to ignore. Jiang Yiqiu’s expression was momentarily lost. She looked up at her from below, like a rabbit caught in a hunter’s snare, helpless and at a loss.

Before Jiang Yiqiu could respond, Chu Weiyue had already bent down and extended her hand toward her. The familiar scent enveloped her. She pointed to her own neck, signaling her to wrap her arms around it.

What she said was so matter-of-fact: “You’re so light, one hand is more than enough to carry you.”

Jiang Yiqiu’s eyes darkened. She slowly lifted her eyelids and whispered, “Is that so?”

Chu Weiyue had only said it casually at the time, not giving it a second thought. Naturally, she couldn’t have known how much she would regret saying those words later, and how many new scenes and new poses were unlocked because of words like that.