"Stop, make yourself clear, who did you just call an idiot?" An icy demand came from behind Chu Ge.

Although both Chu Ge and Shu Lulu heard the voice, neither paid any attention, continuing their conversation and laughter as they walked straight into the mall entrance.

Meanwhile, some onlookers at the mall entrance turned their gaze towards Tan Jingjing. A few who were slightly older frowned.

Noticing these looks, Tan Jingjing immediately realized she was in a public place, under everyone's watchful eyes. This girl, who in everyone's view was a model of virtue and learning, had actually uttered such vulgar words.

She cursed inwardly with even harsher words, stomped her foot, and as Chu Ge and Shu Lulu continued ignoring her, she couldn't swallow her anger and continued following them.

No matter what, she couldn't just let this go today. She had to find a chance to disgust Shu Lulu again.

Once inside the mall, Chu Ge casually asked, "Do you have a feud with that Tan Jingjing?"

"In your words, it's just jealousy due to attention, I suppose. We were in the same middle school before, in the same class. I was always number one, she was always number two. I was prettier, had a better figure, and was taller. More boys liked me than her, and the guy she liked also liked me, so she naturally couldn't stand me."

Because of Chu Ge's earlier comment, Shu Lulu was no longer angry, but when she saw Tan Jingjing still following them, she couldn't help but feel disgusted, and deliberately spoke loud enough for Tan Jingjing to hear.

"You? Always top in exams?" Chu Ge was genuinely surprised. In his memory, Shu Lulu seemed to have nothing to do with diligent study or striving forward, especially considering she couldn't be bothered to attend evening study sessions in her senior year.

"Hehe, you couldn't tell, right? But talking about this doesn't mean much. A good girl doesn't boast about past victories, and unlike some people who hold grudges, making a big deal out of little things."

Chu Ge gave a nod of approval, "Hmm, your attitude is quite good."

Shu Lulu giggled, "One should live happily, right? After all, the past is the past. If I kept holding on incessantly to everything, I'd be exhausted. Don't you think so, uncle?"

Chu Ge smiled and nodded, "Hearing this from you, I'm seriously doubting if you're really Shu Lulu, this is quite rare!"

Shu Lulu laughed too, and continued, "What's so rare about it? I have many merits, unlike some people with a heart so small it's like an airport, probably wouldn't even need makeup to cross-dress as a man."

Watching Chu Ge and Shu Lulu banter and hearing her last remark, Tan Jingjing's face turned blue, then red, with eyes twitching in anger.

She hadn't even had a chance to disgust Shu Lulu yet and ended up feeling disgusted herself. She wanted to flaunt her wealth in front of Shu Lulu but didn't need to think to know that if she went to a counter to buy something, Shu Lulu would walk away without a glance, out of her sight.

Walking side by side with Chu Ge on the first floor full of cosmetic counters, after saying a few words meant for Tan Jingjing to hear, Shu Lulu turned the conversation to the task at hand.

"Uncle, the digital products are on the fifth floor, should we go there directly or look around first?"

"Let's take a look around first, buying a computer and then something else isn't convenient. Is there anything you fancy?"

Hearing Chu Ge's words, Shu Lulu's eyes lit up with surprise, "Uncle, do you mean you're going to buy me a gift?"

Chu Ge patted Shu Lulu's head, and with a smile, said, "You've been calling me uncle for so long, as an elder, I should show some gesture, right?"

"Pssh, if it's because of that reason, then forget it." Shu Lulu's surprise immediately turned into dismay, shaking her head in protest and flinging away Chu Ge's hand.

"How about if it's to cheer for your college entrance exams? Would you want it then?"

"Yes, I want it, I want it!"

Chu Ge laughed heartily, "Then let's go, first look at what you like, then head to the fifth floor to buy the computer."

After yesterday's events, he learned that Shu Lulu didn't have a father to take care of her, and he finally understood her shocking behavior.

In Chu Ge's view, Shu Lulu had found a father-like feeling in him, which is why she enjoyed being with him, calling him "Uncle" so sweetly.

Because of this, Chu Ge sincerely felt some affection for this optimistic and lively girl and planned to take this opportunity to give her a gift.

Hearing such a conversation, Shu Lulu naturally beamed with happiness, while Tan Jingjing, who was following them like a tail, also curled her lips into a smirk.

However, what appeared on Tan Jingjing's face was a cold sneer.

She had been struggling to find an opportunity to disgust Shu Lulu, but now, she finally had a way.

"Uncle, can you buy me anything I want?" Shu Lulu asked excitedly, linking her arm with Chu Ge's, her eyes sparkling with little stars.

Chu Ge chuckled, "Certainly not something too expensive, your uncle here is just a poor guy. If you said you wanted an airplane, I couldn't afford it, right?"

"Hehe, don't worry, Uncle, I won't ask for anything outrageous, absolutely within your range."

Chu Ge nodded, "Then there's no problem."

Shu Lulu's eyes brightened, "It's a deal then! No backing out! Pinky promise?"

Though he found it quite amusing, since Shu Lulu was so happy, Chu Ge stuck out his little finger and locked it with Shu Lulu's.

However... after the pinky promise, he suddenly noticed the little girl's face was wearing a mischievous and sly smile.

"Uncle, let's go, let's head upstairs!"

Having succeeded in her plan, Shu Lulu was in a fantastic mood, like a joyful little deer, she pulled Chu Ge's hand and happily skipped towards the elevator.

Despite feeling like he might have fallen for a trick, since he had already agreed, Chu Ge could only helplessly quicken his pace.

"Hmph! So childish! How old are you, and still playing the pinky promise game! Shu Lulu, don't be too happy now, let's see if you'll still be laughing later!"

Tan Jingjing chuckled coldly in her heart, hurried a few steps, and got on the elevator a few steps behind Chu Ge and Shu Lulu.

Upon arriving on the third floor by elevator, when Shu Lulu dragged Chu Ge towards a certain area, he finally realized, with some helplessness, that he was indeed tricked by Shu Lulu into her "scheme."

This is... the ladies' wear section.

"You wouldn't want me to buy clothes for you, would you?" Chu Ge stopped in his tracks, asking somewhat speechlessly.

"Yes, yes, that's the gift I wanted. Uncle, you're not thinking of backing out, are you?" Shu Lulu nodded as if it were a matter of course, with a slight mischievous and proud smile on her lips.

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure, certain, and positive, this is the gift I want." Shu Lulu nodded once again very decisively.

"Alright, let's go." To Shu Lulu's surprise, Chu Ge seemed not at all embarrassed and spoke very naturally.

"Eh? Uncle, aren't you bothered? I'm having you buy me clothes; usually only fathers and daughters or couples do that. We're neither, and I'm just your mistress. Aren't you planning on running away?"

Shu Lulu was really curious why Chu Ge agreed so readily?

She expected that even if Chu Ge agreed in the end, she would have to coax and plead and was prepared for a back-and-forth, with lots of arguments in mind, but it seemed they would not be needed?

"You little rascal, who let me willingly board this pirate ship?"

Chu Ge gently tapped Shu Lulu's nose and said with a smile, "Don't worry, Uncle keeps his promises and won't leave you behind."

This time, seeing Chu Ge smiling so warmly and speaking so generously, Shu Lulu became a bit embarrassed, giving a shy smile, "Hmm, thanks, Uncle!"

After speaking, Shu Lulu, with a slightly flushed face, walked into a women's clothing store.

This scene, in Tan Jingjing's eyes, was quite perplexing.

She originally thought of using her wealth to annoy Shu Lulu, planning to buy more expensive similar items in whatever store Shu Lulu shopped in, and then throw Shu Lulu a triumphant sneer.

But... Shu Lulu brought a man to a women's clothing store? The man she called "Uncle" actually followed her in? What the heck?

Although it was indeed an opportunity to bother Shu Lulu, she felt a bit awkward.

Damn it! What is the relationship between Shu Lulu and that man? Could it be... Shu Lulu is the man's mistress? But somehow, that doesn't seem likely?

Besides, she noticed that these two were very skilled at banter and worked well together. If she went into the same store with them, she might not out-talk them.

Standing a few meters away from the women's clothing store, Tan Jingjing hesitated for nearly half a minute, weighing her options, until finally, she decided to endure the awkwardness, gritted her teeth, steeled her heart, and made a decision.

It was an opportunity not to be missed! If she waited any longer, they might finish shopping and leave!

After three awkward years in middle school, she had to gain some interest back today, no matter what! Who cares if she can't out-talk them, she knows she has money!

With this in mind, Tan Jingjing entered with a stern face, holding her head high, wearing an expression as if she had just eaten a fly, and walked in briskly.

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