1445 Childhood Sweethearts
Qiao Mei raised her hand and knocked Xia He on the head. “What nonsense are you talking about? I’ve never been angry or ever complained about these things. It’s just a casual remark.”

“I don’t want so many things. I don’t know how to store such valuable items. I just want the wedding dress you embroidered for me.” Xia He hugged the dress like it was a treasure that she did not want to let go for even a moment.

“If you don’t want the items, then I’ll throw them onto the streets and let someone else take them all. I don’t lack these things either,” Qiao Mei said stubbornly.

She actually liked all the jewelry very much, especially the headpiece. It would be worth a lot of money in the future and might even become a priceless treasure. Her heart would ache if even one pearl dropped out! However, she also knew that Xia He would not bear to let these things fall into the hands of others.

“I… I’ll just take them, alright!” Xia He said resignedly.

She had only seen merchants forcefully buying and selling things, but she had never seen anyone forcefully giving away something! Moreover, these were all such valuable items.

The two of them chatted about everything. Once Xia He got married, there would be very few opportunities for them to hang out like this. The next day, Xia He went to work on time and nothing happened along the way. Xia He also kept Qiao Mei’s words in mind and rode the bicycle carefully, not daring to be so rash anymore.

Inside the practice studio, everyone worked very hard. Ever since Xia He became the principal dancer, the practice studio was a much nicer environment to be in. They were all very enthusiastic about rehearsing their own parts and worked harder than before.

This was because they all knew that as long as they worked hard, they would get results. Xia He would help them fight for the roles they wanted and would not bully them like what Yang Xin did.

“Sister Xia He, why isn’t Brother Deng Fan here? He hasn’t come to work for many days,” Xiao Nan asked.

“That’s right, that’s right! Sister Xia He! When are the two of you getting married!” another colleague asked.

Xia He blushed and said, “He’s been busy recently and probably won’t come back in the future. Our… our matter can only be settled after this busy period.”

“Then you must invite us to the wedding banquet!” Xiao Nan said excitedly.

“We don’t plan to hold a wedding banquet, but we can have our own gathering. We will definitely give you wedding candy!” Xia He said.

Everyone understood that Xia He’s status was quite unique. It was true that she should not be overly extravagant now. They were already very happy to be able to receive wedding candy.

Then again, there were also many people who felt that Xia He was just being stingy. There were also people who were jealous that a previously married woman like Xia He could actually settle down with a good man like Deng Fan. These issues were unavoidable and there was no way that Xia He could make everyone like her.

When it was time to get off work, everyone left together. The moment they stepped out of the main door, they saw Song Dan standing at the door with a big bouquet of flowers. As he looked at Xia He passionately, everyone stared at him intently. Only Xia He walked towards her bicycle as if she did not see anything.

“Xia He! Xia He, wait for me! These flowers are for you!” Song Dan chased after her agitatedly.

“What nonsense are you talking about! What have I got to do with you!” Xia He said in annoyance.

“I’m here to apologize! Let’s go and buy clothes! I still feel bad for dirtying your clothes the last time,” Song Dan shouted loudly, as if he wanted everyone around them to hear him.

Xia He’s colleagues instantly gasped. They did not expect Xia He to be involved with another man. What could the two of them be doing to get their clothes dirty? Furthermore, it sounded that they were alone when that happened.

“I just know it. Xia He isn’t a decent person. She’s engaged to Deng Fan on one hand, but she’s still flirting with another man on the other hand. What a slut. She probably got a divorce because she had an affair,” whispered Li Hua, who used to be quite close with Yang Xin.

“There are much worse things that I can say. Who do you think you are? Are you Xia He’s lapdog? Even if you want to curry favor, don’t pick the wrong person!” Li Hua said as she raised her head smugly.

Xia He glared at Song Dan and said, “I haven’t settled the score with you for bumping into my bicycle when it rained the last time! Just go away! I won’t pursue the matter anymore!”

“Even biological brothers have to settle their accounts clearly! We’re childhood friends! I must make it up to you!” Song Dan said as he pestered her.