Chapter 93: She Knows Them
Wow, rich people!
Su Zhaozhao never thought she’d run into rich people in a place like West State.
But then again, it was pretty normal for a university campus.
Getting into university was tough in this era, and West State University’s national ranking wasn’t low. It was only natural for students from all over the country to end up here.
Besides, judging by their accents, they seemed to be from the south.
’The deep south, perhaps? Shencheng City?’
Su Zhaozhao turned to look at the young man and woman.
The clothes they wore looked completely different from everyone else’s.
The girl had a healthy, tan complexion, well-defined features, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, giving her a slightly boyish, heroic charm.
She was wearing a long, yellow, floral-print maxi dress. The fabric seemed to be chiffon—light and airy, with a beautiful drape.
It perfectly showcased her figure.
She also wore large, flashy earrings that matched her dress, making her look dazzling and full of life.
She was a stark contrast to the other girls around, who were dressed in dark or muted colors.
She was like a colorful butterfly.
The young man, on the other hand, wore a black short-sleeved shirt and cargo pants.
It was a very simple outfit, but his good looks—fair skin, delicate features, and a somewhat frail, delicate air—made it stand out.
Somehow, it made him incredibly striking.
’After all, since arriving in this world, she’d rarely seen a young man like him—so pale, with features as perfect as a painting, and an almost androgynous beauty.’
Su Zhaozhao couldn’t help but wonder, ’Is this novel world really that cutthroat? How is even a random background character this good-looking?’
’And rich, too.’
’Or had she stumbled into some kind of side quest?’
The student who had been asked hesitated; the offer was just too tempting.
It was just... the hair tie was so beautiful that she was reluctant to part with it.
After all, the quality and design were far better than anything sold in the state-run stores. Crucially, by buying in a group, they had gotten it for half price!
But remembering that Su Zhaozhao had said she’d be back in a couple of days, the student said, "Alright, then."
Hearing this, the stylish girl handed her a yuan.
"There, no need for change. The extra is a tip."
Su Zhaozhao, who had watched the entire exchange from the sidelines, was stunned.
’To think there were people this wealthy in this day and age!’
It was probably because she had only been in small towns since transmigrating into the novel.
Logically, the Reform and Opening-Up policies were already in effect, and many people had gone into private business.
So, it was only natural that some people had quickly made a fortune.
If she really was stuck in this world for good, Su Zhaozhao wanted to become one of those rich people herself.
Especially since Xie Huaizheng was still at a low point in his life. If she recalled correctly, in the novel, the Xie Family had just racked up massive debts from a failed investment around this time.
Xie Huaizheng was a soldier, so his pay was fixed and not particularly high.
Even if he had minimal expenses, without any other source of income, it would still take him a very long time to pay off his family’s debt.
It seemed Xie Huaizheng only managed to clear the debt after he was promoted to regiment commander.
"Hey, you! How did you do your hair like that? Can you give it to me? I’ll give you two yuan!"
A voice cut through Su Zhaozhao’s thoughts, pulling her from her reverie.
It was the stylish girl. She was staring intently at Su Zhaozhao’s hair. "I’ve seen actresses in Hong Kong movies with braids like that, but I have no idea how to do it. Can you teach me? And I’ll buy that ribbon-like hair tie from you, too."
Two yuan!
Su Zhaozhao agreed instantly. "Sure."
She began to undo her hair.
Back when she was really into looking good, she had learned all sorts of hairstyling methods from bloggers on short-video apps. This was one of the simplest.
"I’ll teach you the easiest way. Look, you make a loop in the ribbon like this... and then slip it over your head."
Su Zhaozhao placed the ribbon on the girl’s head, then began weaving it into her hair.
"There!"
Su Zhaozhao even took out her small mirror and held it up for the girl.
The girl was thrilled. "Wow, I love it! It’s gorgeous! You’re the one selling all these hair accessories, right?"
Su Zhaozhao nodded.
"When are you coming back to sell more?"
"The day after tomorrow."
"Okay, I want to place an order, too."
As she spoke, the girl turned to the young man beside her. "Xu Jiaming, give her twelve yuan."
Xu Jiaming sighed and reluctantly pulled out his wallet. "Xu Jiaxin, what do you think I am, an ATM? When Mom asks how much you spent today, you’re going to be in deep trouble."
’You can’t just throw money around like that.’
Still, Xu Jiaming’s gaze fell upon Su Zhaozhao.
The young woman before him was gorgeous.
He had spotted her almost as soon as he’d stepped on campus, and he hadn’t been able to tear his eyes away.
Her clothes may have been plain, but her stunning, radiant face was like a peony in full bloom.
She carried herself with an innate grace and nobility, as if she were the daughter of a wealthy family.
One wouldn’t overlook her just because her clothes were simple.
On the contrary, her beauty seemed to elevate the simple outfit, making it look much more refined.
Xu Jiaming held the money out to Su Zhaozhao, but to his surprise, she didn’t take it.
Her gaze was fixed on them, as if she were in a daze, or utterly shocked.
It was as if she knew them.
Xu Jiaming’s interest was piqued. A smile played in his amber eyes. "What’s wrong? Don’t want the money? You’re looking at us like you know who we are."
Su Zhaozhao snapped out of it and took the money, offering a smile. "No, not at all. I was just surprised. You’re very generous to give me so much."
"It’s not that," he said. "It’s just that my sister is rather headstrong. If I didn’t pay up, she’d throw a fit later."
"Good, as long as you know it." Xu Jiaxin was delighted. She couldn’t help but size up Su Zhaozhao as well.
"You’re so beautiful! I was starting to think there were no pretty girls in West State. I haven’t seen a single one this whole school year, and now I run into you right before summer break!"
Being stared at with such open admiration by Xu Jiaxin gave Su Zhaozhao goosebumps.
"Oh no, not at all. I’m not from West State myself. I’m just settling here for a bit and selling a few things on the side."
"Oh? Then where are you from?"
"I’m from Jiang City."
"Ah, the water towns of Jiangnan. It’s beautiful there. I’ve visited once."
"What about you? Judging by your accents, you don’t sound like you’re from around here either," Su Zhaozhao asked cautiously, hoping to confirm her guess.
"Yep, I’m from Shencheng City. *Sigh*, what can you do? I worked so hard to get into a good university, so even though it’s a world away, I had to come," Xu Jiaxin said, smiling at Su Zhaozhao. "By the way, my name is Xu Jiaxin, and this is my brother, Xu Jiaming. How about a proper introduction?"
Xu Jiaxin graciously extended her hand, and Su Zhaozhao shook it. "I’m Su Zhaozhao."
But inside, she felt things were getting stranger and stranger.
’She had actually just met Xu Jiaxin?!’