Phi-Fic Chapter 23 A Powerful Counterattack: Li Xi Teaches You What True Arrogance Is!
Chapter 23 A Powerful Counterattack: Li Xi Teaches You What True Arrogance Is!
Jiang Qingkong is a celebrity in Dongzhou's socialite circle, with over five million followers on Douyin.
Jiang Qingkong regularly shares her fashion and skincare philosophies, as well as her favorite products online. The items she recommends consistently see a surge in sales, making her a popular partner for businesses.
Five months ago, Jiang Qingkong flew abroad and found a well-known designer to customize her wedding dress and toasting attire.
Getting a marriage certificate is a grand occasion, and Jiang Qingkong even had a white dress custom-made for it.
But Li Xi was pushing her too hard. Jiang Qingkong was getting her marriage certificate today, and her little white dress wasn't even finished yet.
In order to take the best photos for their marriage registration and maintain her online popularity, Jiang Qingkong had no choice but to hurry up and buy another pretty white dress to get her marriage certificate.
And this photography studio happens to be the most famous one in Dongzhou City.
Hearing that their family had just purchased a new batch of haute couture gowns from Paris three days ago, Jiang Qingkong came over immediately after breakfast.
Logically speaking, Xie Xingyun should have been by her side the whole time on such an important day.
But Xie Xingyun went directly to the company.
Jiang Qingkong was dissatisfied with this and called Xie Xingyun to question why he didn't come to keep her company.
Xie Xingyun actually said, "Sorry, I'm busy with official duties. Once you're done, we can meet at the Civil Affairs Bureau."
Jiang Qing was furious, but she was helpless against Xie Xingyun.
Those who are loved are always fearless.
Because she was the one who took the initiative in this relationship from the very beginning.
Jiang Qingkong, who had come alone to try on the dress, was already holding back a lot of anger and was looking for an outlet when she heard Li Xi's voice.
Just now, Jiang Qingkong stood behind the curtain, eavesdropping on the conversation between the staff and Li Xi.
Hearing the makeup artist praise Li Xi as a porcelain doll sculpted by Nuwa, Jiang Qingkong almost coughed up blood.
In her opinion, Li Xi wasn't a porcelain doll made by the goddess Nuwa; she was a little devil trained by the King of Hell, specifically to bring misfortune upon her!
Jiang Qingkong, standing on the high platform, stared at Li Xi's red dress with a half-smile, then suddenly looked down at the shop manager, Sister Zhou.
"Manager, do you know who Li Xi is?"
Sensing Jiang Qingkong's unfriendly tone, Sister Zhou quickly smiled apologetically and asked, "Miss Jiang, have you chosen your dress yet?"
Seeing that the store manager avoided answering her question, Jiang Qingkong smiled mysteriously.
She suddenly raised her right hand and pointed at Li Xi, her tone domineering: "I want the one Miss Li is wearing."
Sister Zhou frowned; this was the situation she feared most.
As the store manager, providing attentive service to every customer is Zhou Jie's job. However, the Jiang family is wealthy and are considered high-value customers of their store.
If Jiang Qingkong really wants to make things difficult for Li Xi, it will be very difficult for Sister Zhou to protect Li Xi.
Thinking of this, Sister Zhou gave Jiang Qingkong a flattering smile.
She quickly waved to the staff member next to her.
The employee was carrying a tray with bottled mineral water and a cup of Italian coffee.
This is an exclusive service available only to VIP guests.
Sister Zhou picked up a bottle of mineral water and handed it to Jiang Qingkong, saying with a forced smile, "Miss Jiang, you're going to get your marriage certificate today. Miss Li's dress isn't suitable for this occasion."
"It's still early. Why don't we have some water and take our time choosing? Maybe there are other styles that would suit you better."
Jiang Qingkong forcefully knocked the bottled water out of Sister Zhou's hand.
She gave Li Xi a provocative smile, deliberately making things difficult for Sister Zhou: "I'm going to get my marriage certificate today wearing this dress I'm wearing. But I've also taken a liking to the dress Li Xi is wearing!"
"Even if I don't wear it, I'll still buy it and hang it up. Just consider it money spent to make myself happy."
"Manager, are you selling or not?"
Sister Zhou was caught in a dilemma.
She glanced at the aggressive Jiang Qingkong, then at the calm-looking Li Xi, and felt as if a million ants were scratching at her heart.
Li Xi, who had been observing the situation with a cold eye, finally spoke up: "Jiang Qingkong, why are you making things difficult for a working person? Is this the kind of upbringing your Jiang family has?"
"How did I make things difficult for her? I was just making a normal request, and the money in my bag just happened to meet my needs. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?"
"Besides..."
Jiang Qingkong deliberately raised her voice and said in a dramatic tone, "Li Xi, although you are my fiancé Xie family's adopted sister, you were kicked out of the Xie family just two days ago."
"You can afford to rent such an expensive dress, but can you afford to pay for it if it gets damaged?"
Jiang Qingkong then looked at Sister Zhou and deliberately tried to scare her: "Manager, you'd better think carefully. Do you want to sell the dress to me, or risk offending me and befriend a powerless orphan?"
Upon hearing the word 'orphan girl,' Xue Ni's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
She is an orphan herself, so she knows all too well what it feels like to be called an 'orphan'.
Xue Ni risked being fired to seek justice for her best friend.
She turned to look at Jiang Qingkong and said emphatically, "I am also an orphan. I have no parents to teach me, and I know that I cannot use malicious words to hurt others."
"But Miss Jiang's parents are still alive and she comes from a wealthy family. It's quite remarkable that you can say such things to attack a girl without any restraint."
"...You!" Jiang Qingkong knew she was in the wrong and shut up after being scolded by Xue Ni.
Seeing Xue Ni defend him like this, Li Xi felt a warm current flow through his heart.
She patted Xue Ni on the shoulder and said to her, "Xue Ni, come on, help me untie my dress."
"Now? Right here?" Xue Ni said, "Let me help you pull up the curtain."
"No need for that." Li Xi untied the bandages on her back herself.
After taking off her dress, Li Xi covered her chest with her right hand and stepped out of her skirt.
To make it easier to try on the dress, Li Xi wore leggings before going out to avoid being completely exposed.
Li Xi swung her long, straight, and sexy legs, quickly passing in front of Sister Zhou and the others, and took the coffee from the staff's tray.
He turned and walked to the display stand where Jiang Qingkong was standing, raised the coffee cup in his left hand, and poured it over Jiang Qingkong's head...
The icy liquor dripped down Jiang Qingkong's hair, slid down her cheeks, and instantly stained and soaked her little white dress.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
This scene not only stunned Sister Zhou and the others, but also frightened Jiang Qingkong.
This is the dress she tried on five or six times before finally choosing the one she was most satisfied with!
There's only one of these dresses in Dongzhou City right now!
"what!"
Jiang Qingkong finally snapped out of her daze and shouted angrily, "Li Xi! How dare you dirty my dress!"
Jiang Qing was so angry she almost fainted, but Sister Zhou caught her in time.
Leaning against Sister Zhou's chest, Jiang Qingkong glared at Li Xi with bloodshot eyes and roared, "Make her pay! If she doesn't have money, call the police and have her arrested and jailed!"
"Jiang Qingkong, have you forgotten?" Li Xi smiled sweetly and kindly reminded Jiang Qingkong, "Your father only willingly gave me 30 million yesterday to protect your reputation."
After saying that, Li Xi tilted his head back and sipped the last drop of wine in his glass.
She gracefully placed the cup on the tray and said to Sister Zhou with a smile, "I'll buy both the dress Miss Jiang is wearing and the one I just tried on."
"Even if I don't wear it, I'll be happy just looking at it after I buy it and hang it up. After all, happiness is priceless."