The Billionaire's Hidden Affection-Chapter 643 - 640: Back to Original Form7_1

But Yan Xixi signaled her to stop.

"Once I passed the exam, I totally let loose," Yan Xixi said. "I’ve been having so much fun these past few days that I’m seriously sleep-deprived."

Huang’s mother sneered internally. From crying, I bet. She really has the gall to boast, even spinning her dark circles into a sign of joyous celebration.

Zhou Ting calmly chimed in, "It’s been a while since we saw you and the Third Young Master out and about. Why so low-key? Are you two cooped up at home being lovey-dovey every day?"

Yan Xixi was ready for this. "Isn’t that so? Since he started dating me, he refuses to leave the house. He claims he’s become a homebody..."

Huang’s mother quickly interjected, "Oh, really? So he doesn’t even accompany you shopping on weekends? Doesn’t the Third Young Master enjoy shopping?"

She glanced at her son, then at Zhou Ting, smiling broadly. "I still believe that men in love should frequently accompany their girlfriends shopping, not be too chauvinistic. Besides, men have good taste; the things they pick are classier. Our Xiaojue, for example, loves choosing clothes for Zhou Ting..."

Yan Xixi’s gaze unintentionally fell on Huang Xiaojue’s face before she quickly averted it. Huang Xiaojue also glanced at her, remaining silent.

Zhou Ting continued cheerily, "Yes, I think Xiaojue’s taste is much better than mine. Donglin rarely accompanies you shopping, does he? He’s just like that; he can’t stand aimlessly wandering around with women. Miss Yan, that won’t do. You need to curb his chauvinistic attitude..."

"Heh, you can’t have it all, can you?" Yan Xixi replied. "It doesn’t bother me if he dislikes shopping. To be honest, I’d feel awkward with him tagging along anyway; shopping is best done with girlfriends. If he enjoys being a homebody, let him. Besides, men should focus on their work. They can’t spend all their time shopping, right?"

Zhou Ting burst into laughter. "Miss Yan, you certainly have your ways! Turning a renowned playboy into a homebody—impressive, truly impressive! Miss Yan, could you share a few of your husband-taming secrets? Let us all learn from you..."

"What secret technique could there be?" Yan Xixi said. "Isn’t it simply because I’m prettier than all the women he’s been with before?"

Zhou Ting almost spat out a mouthful of blood. How dare this woman say such a thing! Even for an heiress like her, her expression finally turned unsightly.

Yan Xixi smiled. And here I thought Zhou Ting would wear that graceful, hypocritical smile for a lifetime. Pretending to be noble and magnanimous? Hmph!

Xu Xiaoya nearly burst out laughing but managed to nod seriously. "True, Xixi looks good even in a potato sack. No matter how much of a playboy he is, where else could he find such a beautiful girlfriend? The Third Young Master is so devoted to Xixi; we’re all envious..."

Huang’s mother snorted coldly.

Yan Xixi, however, kept smiling. You all just want to see me make a fool of myself, don’t you? Haven’t you been waiting for this day? If I act weak, will you pity me? If I appear pathetic, will you lend me a hand? Bah! Get lost! Take a good look. The designer new arrivals and brand-name handbags I’m wearing are no less than what a young heiress like you possesses. Whatever you have, I have too. It’s not as if I can’t afford to eat, so why should I show weakness in front of you all?

Huang’s mother couldn’t bear it any longer. "For a woman, just being beautiful isn’t enough—"

Xu Xiaoya immediately cut her off. "But our Xixi is also intelligent, isn’t she? Could she have gotten into South Country University if she weren’t smart? Her admission was entirely legitimate; she scored full marks on several tests! I heard she was the only one from our entire province admitted this year. Impressive, right?"