CHAPTER 572: 509 HMPH, I AM GIVING HIM ONE LAST CHANCE!

"Right," Song Lili said, unable to help but smile when she looked at the innocent expression on Lu Xiaoer’s face at that moment.

"What are you thinking about?" Lu Xiaoer asked, noticing that Song Lili’s thoughts seemed to be drifting far away.

"I was just thinking... Zhongli Wuzhi is really capable; he has mesmerized my Little Ear like this..."

"Hmph, this is his last chance. Whether he can grasp it, it’s all up to him now," Lu Xiaoer said, crossing her arms and lifting her chin proudly.

She said it with pride and couldn’t quite let go of her stance.

Yet, Song Lili clearly felt Lu Xiaoer’s importance and reluctance toward Zhongli Wuzhi.

She wanted to salvage their relationship...

Not thinking about anyone else, not thinking about Song Jing getting hurt or Chinian’s black bracelet, but just focusing on her and Zhongli Wuzhi, the two of them.

Just thinking about everything they had gone through together, all their experiences, and feeling everything with her heart...

"Xiaoer, you’re really brave."

Song Lili rested her chin on her hands, encouraging Lu Xiaoer.

Because she had truly seen Lu Xiaoer looking incredibly happy...

And that happiness might have been created by Zhongli Wuzhi.

Lu Xiaoer took out all her makeup tools, many of which were still new and unopened. Song Lili couldn’t help but joke,

"Did you buy the makeup tools just now?"

"I don’t usually use them much, and I don’t need makeup at the hospital... When it really comes down to using them, they are not all there," Lu Xiaoer muttered.

"It seems my Little Ear is really going all out this time."

On the video call, Lu Xiaoer sat in front of the makeup mirror, fiddling with a makeup brush in her hand...

"It was in the earthquake zone of Dongheng where he first left a different impression on me."

"I was also surprised when he was in Dongheng."

"Of course, the moment I started to have feelings... was in Caesar."

"..."

"He could have risked his life to save me... Just for that, I couldn’t question him about anything."

"..."

"All this time, it’s true that he has given more to me, and I’ve given less to him. I admit that... So when you mentioned it last time, I realized..."

"Xiaoer, I just hope you can face your feelings honestly. Don’t let a moment’s impulse leave you with regrets."

"Yeah."

Lu Xiaoer responded, starting to do her makeup.

Song Lili watched her put on makeup, occasionally giving her some tips and chatting from time to time.

Doing the makeup took an hour.

She curled her hair a bit, making it look fluffier, draping over her shoulders with a diamond clip in her bangs.

The strapless, tight-fitting red dress was extremely sexy, no matter how you thought about it.

But her hair, let down, would cover some of her allure.

Lu Xiaoer usually dressed simply, but now, in a red dress, she looked both fair-skinned and beautiful.

"Actually... you could really wear this type of clothing more often."

"..."

"Then I could feast my eyes more often!" Song Lili joked.

Lu Xiaoer rolled her eyes at her. She glanced at the time and then, finding it difficult to broach the subject, asked Song Lili,

"Um... do I need to prepare anything else?"

Song Lili raised an eyebrow,

"Candlelight dinner?"

"That’s already prepared, not that."

"Music? Aromatherapy?"

"..."

"Lighting, lighting is very important!"

"Not really!"

Lu Xiaoer became a bit anxious, her face flushed red, and Song Lili couldn’t tell whether it was real blushing or makeup.

Song Lili didn’t understand either, the atmosphere had already been set, what else needed to be prepared?

Lu Xiaoer felt awkward for a while, as if there were people around her and Lili, she still unconsciously lowered her voice and muttered,

"It’s just..."

Before she could finish, Song Lili suddenly understood what Lu Xiaoer was trying to say,

"I got it, I’ll text you."

"Do you really understand?"

Lu Xiaoer asked suspiciously.

Song Lili nodded, "I really do, go and get ready."

Lu Xiaoer then reassuredly hung up the video call.

Looking at herself in the mirror, dressed in a fiery strapless dress and meticulously made up...

To be honest, she felt a bit uncomfortable and unaccustomed.

But... isn’t this what Zhongli likes? His past girlfriends, each one knew how to dress up, each one was truly mesmerizing.

Lu Xiaoer, lay your cards on the table, tell him your worries, your considerations, what you want, what you desire!

She took a deep breath, silently fueled herself up, and geared herself up.

Soon, a text from Song Lili arrived, reminding her of what to bring that night.

Lu Xiaoer’s face flushed.

For someone who had never had experience with the opposite sex, there was bound to be some shyness and anticipation.

After hanging up the video call, Song Lili still lay sprawled on the table, absentmindedly daydreaming, unaware that Wen Nian had entered the room.

It wasn’t until he wrapped his arms around Song Lili’s waist and leaned over, his chin knocking on her shoulder.

Song Lili got a scare, but quickly recognized it was him from the familiar scent on his body.

She relaxed,

"Why did you come back suddenly?"

"Nothing much, just came back. Why is the little girl still sleeping?"

"Um, she slept quite late this afternoon."

"What are you doing lying here?"

Wen Nian asked, pressing on top of her.

"I was just video calling Xiaoer."

"Oh? What did you talk about?"

"Girl talk between girlfriends, you want to listen too?" Song Lili was surprised.

"I guess it’s about Zhongli."

Wen Nian said, to himself.

Song Lili quickly grabbed Wen Nian, "Did Zhongli tell you something?"

"No, but from your reaction, I know... were you indeed talking about Zhongli with Lu Xiaoer?"

"You’re like a fortune teller, nothing escapes your guesses, alright?"

Wen Nian stroked his chin, "So... would you mind telling me?"

"Xiaoer asked Zhongli out, they should be able to speak freely these two nights."

"Did Lu Xiaoer take the initiative?"

Wen Nian was unmistakably surprised.

Song Lili nodded, "It’s true."

"..."

"So after this, if Zhongli Wuzhi says everything requires him to take the initiative, that won’t hold up."

"Regardless, this is a good thing. What were you thinking about here..."

Song Lili turned to her side, propping up her head to look at Wen Nian, who mirrored her posture...

"I was thinking, even those with high self-esteem, those stubborn in nature, when they truly fall in love with someone, will involuntarily let go of their pride, their self-respect, let go of... everything."

Song Lili quietly watched Wen Nian.

Wen Nian gently laughed, taking over the conversation, "Like you."