CHAPTER 165: CHAPTER 165: BIRTHDAY 3_1

"Last time I asked you who the secret boss of this boutique was, you told me you didn’t know."

"Well..."

She sneered. "See! And you said you weren’t lying? Xu Xiaoya, you knew perfectly well that Sanshao opened this boutique. And who did Sanshao open it for? For you, Xu Xiaoya? Do you honestly think you’re such a big shot? It was obviously opened for Yan Xixi! Hmph, and you still lied to me. You really don’t consider me a friend at all. To think I even came especially to support your business..."

Xu Xiaoya was curious. "How did you find out?"

"How could I not know? Last time I was playing mahjong with a few people from our circle, they told me they’ve all bought bags from your shop because Sanshao introduced them. They said Sanshao opened it for a woman. Isn’t that woman Yan Xixi?"

Xu Xiaoya smirked. "Zhou Xiaoxuan, why do you care so much? Is it really that important who the secret boss is? Besides, didn’t I give you a VIP discount?"

Zhou Xiaoxuan looked around. The boutique spanned three lavish floors, with top-notch interior design that perfectly matched the brand—truly high-end, stylish, and classy. Moreover, it was the only store in the city selling this brand, so business was booming.

She hadn’t thought much of it before, but now that she knew the boutique belonged to Yan Xixi, how could she possibly feel good about it?

She muttered angrily, "Who would’ve thought Yan Xixi was so scheming and manipulative! I was wondering back then, what kind of person is Yan Xixi? Would she really leave without getting a single penny? As expected of someone who started out as a drink hustler, even Sanshao is wrapped around her little finger."

"Hey, Zhou Xiaoxuan, watch your words!"

"If she hadn’t used all sorts of tricks, how could Sanshao have opened such a large shop for her? You have to remember, Sanshao never spends much money on women. I just don’t understand. She has such a grand shop, so why does she still go to work? Is she intentionally acting innocent? Trying to change her identity and whitewash her past?"

"Does it bother you that Xixi works? She’s self-reliant and can make a living wherever she goes."

"Yeah, right. Her, self-reliant? It’s obvious she’s out trying to snag a rich man."

"Alright, Zhou Xiaoxuan. If you’re so unconvinced, why don’t you try getting a job like Xixi’s?"

"Xu Xiaoya, you’re benefiting from your association with her, so of course, you’d stick up for her. You two are just birds of a feather."

Xu Xiaoya was so irritated she laughed. This Zhou Xiaoxuan, with her spoiled brat attitude, is really unbearable. She’s clearly dying of jealousy. Honestly, is all this really necessary?

"Where does Yan Xixi work now?"

Xiaoya became vigilant. "What are you up to?"

"What could I possibly do? I just want to see what skills she has to get into a big company. Maybe she’s just relying on her looks for some minor clerical work, like at a reception desk, hoping to hook a rich man, right?"

Xu Xiaoya replied indifferently, "If you say so, then it must be true."

"Hmph, even if you don’t tell me, I’ll find out anyway. This city isn’t that big. It’s not like Yan Xixi can disappear into thin air."

"It’s none of your business where Xixi works. Zhou Xiaoxuan, just mind your own affairs."

"I’m not being nosy. I actually wanted to tell her some shocking news..."

Xu Xiaoya immediately pressed, "What shocking news? Is it about Sanshao?"

Realizing her slip of the tongue, Zhou Xiaoxuan clammed up, then said mysteriously, "Xu Xiaoya, this has nothing to do with you. If Yan Xixi wants to know, tell her to call me herself."

"Xixi doesn’t have time to gossip with you."

"HEH HEH, if she doesn’t make this call, she’ll definitely regret it. Just you wait and see if I’m not right."