Have your aunt attend...and she must attend."
"But..." Mu Qiqi was very worried that Su Zipei would be mocked, especially by Mama Mu, and she didn't want her to go through such shame.
"Leave the rest to Jing Yun."
With a few days left until the conference, would leaving things to Jing Yun spare Aunt Zipei the mockery? Mu Qiqi knew very well that aristocratic composure and elegance basically overflowed from the bone, whereas Su Zipei's aura was very plain.
Still, she cannot be absent from the parent-teacher conference even if there was no telling what would happen.
Qian Qian appeared to see through her distress, and therefore told her, "So what if your aunt attends? Why compete riches at our age? If you're afraid that White Lotus Mu would try to bully her, I can tell our parents to help shield your aunt."
Mu Qiqi could not help but smile. "Thanks. You're very kind...but I'll think of something."
In fact, Qian Qian was right. Mu Qiqi could fight with her life if anyone tried to bully her aunt.
***
In the evening, Mu Qiqi returned home to find that Jing Yun had arranged for a stylist to come to the little mansion and give Su Zipei a makeover.
"Qiqi, you're home." Su Zipei was sitting on the couch, allowing the stylist to trim her hair as she wanted.
"Aunt Zipei...you..."
"Young Master Sheng told me not to embarrass you in the parent-teacher conference. That's why he has arranged for a stylist for me, who will also be teaching me a little about fashion. You wouldn't have to worry when the time comes." Su Zipei grinned. "Young Master Sheng is really
And that is why I love that man so much,' Mu Qiqi thought.
"Well, you guys carry on. I'll go upstairs and do my homework," Mu Qiqi said as she carried her bag upstairs, but she had already whipped out her phone to message Sheng Xiao.
"Xiaoxiao, are you really giving Aunt Zipei a makeover? In just a few days?"
Sheng Xiao received the text but did not reply. Nonetheless, he could tell from how excited the little one was that she must be anxiously waiting for the conference now.
Mu Qiqi herself decided too that she wouldn't hang her head after learning that Sheng Xiao did not give up. If someone were to really bully her aunt, she would put her life on the line to protect her.
Nevertheless, she wasn't sure when Sheng Xiao would return to the country, which was why she took some during the weekend and sought out a designer. With the plan she had made and some pocket money she had saved, she asked that he instruct her in his craft.
She did not need the cufflinks to be exquisite, but she would ensure there wouldn't be any other pair like it in this world.
***
Three days later, Su Zipei was a completely different person in outward appearance.
Her long, silky hair was now wavy and mid-length, which accentuated her beautiful facial features. Coupled with perfect makeup, Mu Qiqi was left surprised that women could look so different by prettying up.
As for her clothinghaving lived frugally, Su Zipei's clothes were usually plain and matched randomly. However, after having a professional help her revamp her wardrobe with matching dresses, she no longer wore mismatched items.
In fact, she now resembled an English noble from every aspect, even mannerisms.
"Aunt Zipei...I can't recognize you." Mu Qiqi could not help but marvel at Su Zipei's change.
That was when a tall figure moved behind her and touched her shoulder. "So excited? Hmm?"
Mu Qiqi turned and almost jumped when she found Sheng Xiao. She restrained herself, stopping short of diving into his arms since Su Zipei was around.
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