Chapter 27 Chapter Thirteen

The day I met an angel? Mai Mai stood in front of the mirror for a long time, changing clothes one after another, each one was beautiful and decent, even if it was placed in a place like Hang Lung, it would not be looked down upon, let alone be mistaken for a mistress.But I always feel that there is something missing on her body, unable to reflect her most beautiful point - the slender neck, wearing the Swarovski necklace bought on Taobao, still looks empty.This low-neck sheer sweater is perfect when paired with a cashmere coat and a charming silk scarf that reveals the crystal pendant of the necklace.

She thought of the purple silk scarf buried in the deepest part of the drawer. Esfahan. Mai Mai looked at the soft reflection in the mirror, touched her neck, and couldn't help opening the drawer. The seductive but frightening silk scarf, like a beautiful corpse, is delicately folded and lies deep in the coffin. She couldn't help stretching out her hands and touching the surface of Esfahan's silk scarf. The coolness and smoothness penetrated into her fingertips, reflecting purple luster, like the legendary moonlight gem, shining low-key but dazzling.Gently unfold the silk scarf, like grabbing a cold snake, and slowly winding it around the neck—the beauty in the mirror has taken on a completely new look, with purple hanging from her shoulders, which perfectly matches this sweater, as if for her skin color and Body shape tailor-made.There is no disgusting smell anymore, but the natural silk smell, and the original indescribable fear is replaced by a certain sense of happiness, which can no longer be resisted.She poses to the mirror, looking like a queen.

Scarves, friend! At four o'clock in the afternoon, I took a taxi to Nanjing West Road, and walked into Hang Lung Plaza wearing a silk scarf.From time to time, people looked back along the way, including young guys with girlfriends, old Taiwanese men with mistresses, and many fashionable girls with big bags.After passing the LV and Hermes stores, the counter ladies all looked sideways. What rich people and celebrities haven't seen it?The only thing I haven't seen is the silk scarf on Mai Mai's body. She looks forward to countless expensive labels, picks up a charming PRADA bag, and pretends to be indifferent - but she can't afford it with a few months of salary.

Suddenly, a charming scent of perfume wafted around him, and Mai Mai raised her head uncontrollably, and there was a middle-aged lady in front of her, who asked politely: "Miss, can I have a look at this bag?" This woman has a good temperament, her skin is well maintained, and her clothes are also famous brand formal clothes.Mai Mai smiled and handed the bag to her, and the woman did not forget to thank her. However, the lady glanced at her again, and couldn't help admiring: "What a beautiful silk scarf." She blushed and replied, "Thank you." Mai Mai didn't dare to show off in front of real rich people, just as she was about to leave, she saw a young man beside the lady.

It turned out to be him! Qian Ling was right, today is the day to meet an angel. Before he had time to call his name, the other party shouted in surprise: "Wheat!" "Praise!" He is wearing a straight suit and his tall figure is like a hanger. Standing in front of the PRADA counter is eye-catching. Mai Mai didn't dare to say that this was Qian Ling's arrangement, so she could only nod shyly and said, "What a coincidence." If it was three months ago, she would have jumped into her boyfriend's arms immediately, but after all, she had broken up, so she had to be more reserved.

The acclaimed eyes focused on her silk scarf: "You are so beautiful today! Do you have any companions?" This is a test. He knows that Mai Mai never visits Hang Lung Plaza, and he may have made a new boyfriend, who may show up in a blink of an eye. "No, I'll take a look alone, just to see." She made a cute grimace, she was still the house girl who loves to buy clothes on Taobao. Sheng Zan turned around and took the lady's hand and said, "Let me introduce, this is my mother." Mai Mai couldn't help lowering her head, she was just an ordinary woman in the market, the daughter of a powerless policeman, how could she be worthy of being the daughter-in-law of a noble lady?But she still said very politely: "So it's Auntie, nice to meet you!"

The praised mother smiled and nodded: "You are Xiaomai! No wonder I just saw you for the first time and felt destined to you. She is such a beautiful and sensible girl." The lady speaks differently, and Xiaomai may not be able to learn it in his life.At this time, there was another middle-aged man in front of him, tall and handsome, he looked like an old Hong Kong movie star.He gently took the lady's arm and knew who it was without asking.Sure enough, he was the boss of a big company, and he acted with extraordinary style: "Hello, I'm Sheng Zan's father." "Hello, Uncle!" Mai Mai was a little at a loss, and could only try to maintain his demeanor, "Nice to meet you."

"A beautiful silk scarf! There are even more beautiful girls!" very eloquent!His smile is full of affinity, and his voice is thick and steady, making people have to respect and surrender to him. "thanks." The ex-boyfriend's dad said with style: "Would you mind shopping with us?" "It's my honor." Mai Mai is extremely nervous, isn't it because his father who praises him opposes their relationship?He couldn't possibly like her as his daughter-in-law! When the ex-boyfriend's mother was trying on clothes, Mr. Sheng said with a serious face: "I am very sad to hear that your father died in the line of duty!"

"Oh, how do you know?" Seeing her surprised expression, Sheng Zan said softly, "I told my father." "Thank you for your concern!" After the lady bought the clothes, the praised father said: "We have already made a reservation for the western restaurant next door, why don't we invite Mai Mai to have dinner together?" "Okay, welcome." The lady also responded.But Tian Xiaomai declined embarrassingly: "This is not good, it is too much trouble for uncle and aunt." "It's okay, four people will have a better appetite for dinner."

Sheng Zan saw that his father was in good spirits, and took the opportunity to urge Mai Mai: "Go, I'm hungry." So, she followed her ex-boyfriend's family out of Hang Lung Plaza and came to the high-end French restaurant next door. With the sound of piano accompaniment, the praised mother took the menu, ordered a few dishes skillfully, and showed Maimai a courtesy. "I'm sorry, I'll pay my part." She was really embarrassed, and looked at Sheng Zan restlessly, but her ex-boyfriend turned to look at her father. "No, you are our guest, of course I should treat you."

Mr. Sheng's tone was as irresistible as a mountain. When the appetizers were served, Sheng Zan asked Mai Mai softly: "This silk scarf is so beautiful, where did you buy it?" There is also a subtext - which man sent it? She hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the truth: "Taobao." "How could it be?" Sheng Zan used to dislike her buying things online all the time, "Such a beautiful and delicate silk scarf can be bought on Taobao?" "There is a Taobao store where you can buy everything you want!" After she finished speaking, she felt a little regretful, why couldn't she control her mouth? "Really?" "Kidding!" She is determined to let the secret of the "Witch's Quarter" rot in her stomach, and she doesn't want her ex-boyfriend to get in too. The mother who praised it said: "This silk scarf is imported, I guess it is from the Middle East. You can see the plant patterns on the silk scarf, which are very characteristic of that place." Unexpectedly, he met someone who knows the goods, so Mai Mai boldly asked: "The brand of this silk scarf is called Esfahan. Auntie, have you heard of it?" Immediately, she wrote the letters of Esfahan on the paper. "Well, this is not a brand, but a place of origin - Esfahan, an important city in Iran, a famous ancient capital, translated into Chinese as Isfahan, rich in handicrafts such as carpets, once known as 'Isfahan half the world' .” "It turned out to be a silk scarf made in Iran. Auntie, your knowledge is really profound." "We just like to travel around the world. If we don't mind, we can travel together in the future." "This—please stop joking." Mai Mai is serious. Being able to eat the French meal invited by his ex-boyfriend's parents is the limit, and he didn't expect anything else. "It's okay, it's nothing." Yes, it’s a drop in the bucket for rich people, but it’s another world for Xiaomai. She once again confessed honestly: “Actually, today is purely a coincidence. I never visit Plaza 66. It’s just a rare day off. Stay at home as a home girl and go to Taobao, then come out and look around, but I definitely can’t afford those things inside.” "Mai, I like your honesty!" Mrs. Sheng raised her red wine glass, "Last night, my husband just flew back from Hong Kong and will go to Beijing on a business trip in two days. He is usually busy with work and has no time to accompany our mother and son. This time, I made an appointment a month in advance, asking him to accompany me and my son to Hang Lung Plaza at 4 pm this Saturday." "It's really... so fateful." Still not daring to mention Qian Ling, she took a sip of the wine shyly. The purple silk scarf was paired with the blood-red wine, her cheeks were flushed, and she was even more graceful.Every word and every action of her shows good upbringing, she is not considered a lady of the family, but also a little family jade, in short, she is a good daughter-in-law in her ideal, and she will be a gentle and virtuous mother in the future. "Mai Mai, December 10th is the 29th birthday of the praise. We are going to have a family dinner in the humble house. I wonder if you have time to be a guest?" "what?" This time I really lost my composure, I never expected that Mr. Sheng would invite her to come over - agreed to her dating with Sheng Zan?Looking at their expressions again, they were definitely not joking or teasing her. However, she said something that might spoil the fun, but had to be said: "I'm sorry, uncle and aunt, I can't come." "why?" Sheng Zan was taken aback, such a great opportunity, but many beautiful girls would even grab it. "It's been less than a month since my father passed away, and I'm still wearing a filial piety, so I came to attend the praised birthday family banquet, isn't that good?" Unexpectedly, this was the reason, and Mr. Sheng asked her solemnly: "Do you mind?" "I—" She looked up at the parents of Sheng Zan in embarrassment, "I'm afraid my uncle and aunt would mind." Mrs. Sheng quickly said: "Mai, as long as you don't mind. Do you think we are a superstitious family? I never believed in these things. Besides, your father died in the line of duty. He His deeds are all in the national news, he is an excellent policeman, you must be proud of your father, what else can be taboo?" Tian Xiaomai was flattered by these unexpected words: "Okay, I will definitely come!" Finally, Mai Mai's hand was grabbed by Sheng Zan.