Chapter 17: A Makeover and a Chance Encounter

Ji Wenyan’s eyes lit up as he gazed at Bai Mengze, now completely made up.

Ordinarily, Bai Mengze never wore makeup.

Her natural beauty was truly exceptional; otherwise, her usual plain appearance would have concealed her charm entirely.

Now, however, after the transformation of makeup, she was utterly different.

While still maintaining her innocent style, a subtle hint of allure now clung to her.

Her eyes, enhanced by the makeup, were even more captivating. When she looked over, they resembled a clear, bottomless lake, drawing one’s soul into their depths.

Her full lips appeared even more luscious and red, like candy beans scattered across a jelly. One couldn’t help but wonder just how soft and yielding they would be.

This sight reminded Ji Wenyan of the sweet kiss they had shared just last night.

“Mm, truly excellent! Compile a list of all the cosmetics used and send a complete set directly to my current residence.”

“Understood, Young Master Ji! They’ll be delivered this very evening.”

Ji Wenyan circled Bai Mengze a few times, his satisfaction growing with every glance.

The words that subsequently left his lips brought even greater contentment to the makeup artists.

A high-end cosmetics set meant a considerable commission for them.

Moreover, this wasn’t just a one-time transaction. Given how attentive Young Master Ji was to his girlfriend, they were sure to see him again!

Indeed, Ji Wenyan was practically a glittering goldmine in their eyes!

“Are we done now?”

As the makeup artists secretly rejoiced, Bai Mengze gently tugged at Ji Wenyan’s sleeve, then quietly asked her question.

Bai Mengze had never experienced a situation like this before, making her feel incredibly awkward.

Having strangers constantly touching her face made Bai Mengze so uncomfortable she wanted to flee.

However, since she had already agreed to Ji Wenyan’s request, she couldn’t back out now.

Her decision to come along wasn’t solely because Ji Wenyan had helped her; after all, there were other ways to express her gratitude that didn’t involve such intimacy.

Instead, Bai Mengze recalled the reason for Ji Wenyan’s car accident, which evoked a profound sense of shared misfortune within her.

Her own parents had died in a car accident, and Ji Wenyan had narrowly escaped the same fate.

This shared vulnerability made Bai Mengze no longer resist Ji Wenyan’s closeness.

Fortunately, it was finally over. With her makeup complete, she could at last breathe a sigh of relief.

“Alright, let’s go. Manager Yang, we’ll browse on our own from now on; you don’t need to follow us.”

“Very well.”

Noticing Bai Mengze’s desire to leave, Ji Wenyan immediately nodded to her. After speaking, he promptly led her away from the place.

“Manager Yang, who was that young lady? To catch Young Master Ji’s eye, her luck must be incredible!”

“Exactly! That’s Young Master Ji, the son of Ji Wenlin, a prominent figure in U City!”

“While that girl is pretty, she’s not exceptionally stunning! I have a niece who’s developing in the entertainment industry; she’s as beautiful as a fairy. Could I introduce her to Young Master Ji?”

“You might as well go home and sleep. How many boyfriends has your niece had? She has no sense of self-awareness, yet she dreams of climbing the Ji family tree. She’s only deluding herself.”

Watching Ji Wenyan and Bai Mengze depart, the makeup artists immediately began gossiping animatedly.

They were truly envious of the girl they had just made up!

After all, Ji Wenyan was no ordinary man. To be associated with him, she must have saved the country in a past life!

Standing nearby, Yang Shuang did not join the discussion. She merely lowered her gaze to her phone, the still-bright screen displaying a photo of Bai Mengze.

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“Bai Mengze, thank you so much for today. Without your help, I wouldn’t have known what to choose.”

“It’s nothing, as long as I could be of assistance.”

Ji Wenyan was in excellent spirits as he escorted Bai Mengze out of the mall.

He had just stolen a glance at his phone screen, where Bai Mengze’s attribute panel showed her Beauty stat had increased from 40 to 55.

A triumphant smile involuntarily spread across Ji Wenyan’s face at this realization.

A mere touch of makeup had resulted in such a significant boost to her attributes.

If he brought Bai Mengze here a few more times, her Beauty stat would reach 100, achieving the ‘Beginner’ level!

“Bai Mengze, what are you doing here? Didn’t you sell your house? Do you still have money to shop at the mall?”

Just as the two were about to leave the mall, a female voice suddenly rang out behind them. The moment she spoke, Ji Wenyan sensed an ill intention.

He couldn’t help but glance sympathetically at Bai Mengze, wondering why she always encountered such misfortune.

It seemed trouble followed her wherever she went.

Fortunately, he was there by her side.