Chapter 8

Weekend

Raina Nan was lying in bed.

Staying in bed was a luxury she could only afford once a week.

Her slender and fair legs tentatively stretched out, only to quickly retreat. She decided to give up on getting up just yet…

Awake, but unwilling to get up.

"Brother, what are you doing?"

She typed a few words on her phone screen.

Thought about it and then deleted them.

"What are you doing? Dummy."

This time was right, sent.

Ding ding ding

"Sleeping."

"Who are you kidding?"

She murmured, would someone who hasn't gotten up reply in 5 seconds?

"Well, then go to sleep. Bye!"

Sent, she smirked.

"I'm awake! Speak!"

"Today is Bell's birthday, what should I give her?"

Bell Tong was turning 16 today. She said it was the beginning of the best years of her life and needed a proper celebration.

She invited many classmates to her house.

"What do you girls like? How would I know?"

"No wonder you can't find a girlfriend."

She remembered what her mother asked her to do that night. She hadn't forgotten, but she hadn't found the opportunity to ask.

"Little one, you really have nothing better to do early in the morning, huh? Finished your homework?"

"Done! You're useless; I won't ask you again!"

She put down her phone and got up.

Actually, she had already arranged to go shopping for the gift with Roxie Lin.

Looking in the mirror, she combed her hair, wore a light-colored skirt, and black over-the-knee socks.

Would she be cold dressed like this in winter?

Girls aren't afraid of the cold, as Roxie Lin had told her, and she began to think it made some sense.

She couldn't dress like this at school. The rare weekend provided an opportunity to release her so-called girlish charm.

"Little Rain!"

Roxie Lin spotted her from afar.

"Brother Nan didn't come?" She looked left and right, searching for Samson Nan.

"Nope."

"Really, what a pity…" She sighed, somewhat disappointed.

"..."

Raina Nan didn't want to inquire further and pulled her into the gift shop.

In the evening, they arrived at Bell Tong's house at the agreed time.

"Raina, Roxie, you're finally here!"

Bell Tong wore an exceptionally beautiful dress today, trading her perennial jeans for a skirt, making her look like a little princess.

"Gu Zihang, your goddess is here! Come and take a look!"

Who knew which boy shouted that, causing everyone to join the commotion.

"Hi~ Raina Nan."

As expected, Gu Zihang had also come.

He didn't shy away due to others' teasing and came over to greet her.

"Raina, I'm sorry! I didn't invite him, not sure who did. I couldn't just ask him to leave …"

Bell Tong looked at her apologetically.

"It's fine, as long as you're happy on your birthday, Bell~"

Besides, after the previous incident, she and Gu Zihang weren't exactly at odds anymore.

"Gu Zihang, you better behave this time! Or else ~ I'll set the dogs on you!"

Bell Tong looked around.

"Hey? Where is Brother Feng?"

"He didn't come …"

It was strange. Everyone was asking about Samson Nan. Did they think he would always be where she was?

"Hehe, so no one's supervising you today?"

"He's not my supervisor!"

She was unhappy. Their relationship was not about one supervising the other.

"Hehe, I get it, I get it~"

She laughed and took Raina Nan's hand.

Bell Tong's house was big enough for this group of young people to party.

Her father was a real estate businessman. His company had grown bigger, and his time at home had become less.

Bell Tong's childhood had no father, but an inexhaustible amount of pocket money.

The birthday party was lively.

They sang, popped champagne, and danced.

The middle school students who were always stressing over English grammar and math formulas in school finally had the chance to let loose.

"Raina Nan, may I have this dance?"

Gu Zihang found Raina Nan, who was hiding in a corner and drinking.

His affections were always straightforward.He reached out his hand, bending at the waist in a gentlemanly manner.

For Gu Zihang, who had grown up in a superior environment since childhood, such occasions were a piece of cake.

"I'm sorry, I can't dance."

She revealed an embarrassed smile.

"I can teach you!"

"But…"

"I'll dance with you!"

The one who accepted his kindness was Bell Tong.

"But I invited…"

"What, wouldn't you give the birthday girl a favor?"

"Of course! Haha!"

Gu Zihang forced a bitter smile.

She helped Raina Nan out of the awkward situation and winked before leaving.

Watching Bell Tong dancing gracefully, she looked like a carefree little elf.

Half a year ago, Bell Tong was not like this.

…

It was when they had just entered high school.

During the break, Raina Nan was in a daze in her seat.

"You are Raina Nan, right?"

She nodded. A short and cute girl was standing in front of her.

She couldn't remember the girl's name as it had only been a few days since they started high school.

"I heard you're quite impressive, first in your entrance test scores!"

"Oh… thank you."

She was surprised by the unexpected discussion from a stranger.

"Also, you are very pretty!"

"Uh, no…"

She couldn’t understand why someone would say this upon their first meeting.

"Let me tell you a secret, the guy sitting over there, see, that guy… he likes you!"

The girl whispered into her ear without even introducing herself.

"Uh?"

She was surprised.

"Don’t believe me?"

Before she could react.

"Xiao Rui, do you like her?!"

The girl’s voice was so loud, everyone in the classroom looked over.

Everyone was surprised, including, of course, the boy in question.

"No! When did I ever say that?"

The boy's face turned red, and he stuttered.

"Still won't admit it? You clearly said it! You said you like the pure type beauties like Raina Nan!"

She was relentless.

"When did I say she's beautiful?! My eyes aren't blind! She's so ugly!"

In a state of panic, the boy shouted.

Hypocrisy isn’t just a woman’s prerogative.

"I'm helping you!~"

"I don't need your help! Get lost!"

The furious boy rushed out of the classroom under everyone's gaze.

"Tsk tsk, he actually called you ugly!"

The girl looked back at Raina Nan as everyone watched.

It was then when she realized,

This girl wasn’t trying to be her friend, she was just making fun of her.

Later, she learned the girl's name, Bell Tong, from Roxie Lin.