The next day, to coax the little girl Ge Baitao, Song Xi specially chose a more upscale restaurant, where they could not only drink coffee but also have Western food.
There weren't many people at noon. Song Xi sat by the window and waited for ten minutes before the person arrived.
"Why come here?"
Ge Baitao was a little surprised. A meal here could easily cost hundreds of yuan.
Song Xi smiled and handed her the menu, showing her sincerity.
"It's just that I'm afraid you'll be angry again."
This made Ge Baitao feel a bit embarrassed, but also very touched. She really did consider her a friend.
She didn't stand on ceremony either and generously ordered a pile of food.
Although Song Xi felt a pang in her heart, she still doted on her verbally, "I just got paid recently, order whatever you like."
Ge Baitao chuckled and discreetly tucked her VIP membership card into the menu and handed it to the waiter. Then, she changed the subject and asked, "Right, you're about to graduate, what job have you found? I heard you're doing modeling?"
The news had spread so quickly.
Song Xi nodded, "It's for a Hanfu photo shoot."
"Ah, I knew it. How could you possibly be a wild model!"
Song Xi frowned, "Who said that?"
"The school forum, don't you know? This post has over a thousand replies. There's someone called 'Hua Chen Yue Xi' who has been defending you. Do you know this person?"
Song Xi glanced at the phone she handed over and scrolled a couple of times. "No, I don't."
Ge Baitao said, "Maybe it's one of your little fans. If I weren't under my grandfather's strict watch, I'd join in the scolding too!"
Song Xi didn't take it to heart, "Forget it, let them say whatever they want. I'm used to it anyway."
That was true. Those people online were vicious. It was good that Xi Xi didn't care, saving her the trouble of getting annoyed.
The food arrived, and Ge Baitao began to get down to business.
Song Xi answered whatever she asked, without reservation.
Everyone had a tacit understanding and didn't mention the name "Lou Yuming."
They were chatting animatedly, completely unaware that not far away, Yi Xiaoling, arm in arm with a man wearing a hat, had entered the restaurant.
Yi Xiaoling said, "They're over there!"
Zhang Qi lowered his hat brim and said fiercely, "This time, I'll catch this bitch red-handed!"
There was still space nearby, so the two took the opportunity to sit down.
Because they were close, they could clearly hear their conversation.
Ge Baitao said sympathetically, "So that's how it is. Xi Xi, you've really suffered. I didn't know you were carrying so much!"
Song Xi frantically tried to comfort her, "It's okay, it's all in the past."
The pampered young lady who was not a flower of wealth in this world had never experienced such hardship and was moved to tears.
As she spoke, she prepared to transfer money to her, which startled Song Xi. She quickly stopped her.
"Baitao, do you think I would accept it?"
Ge Baitao wiped her tears, "I'm willing to do this. Yangyang is still sick, don't be polite with me!"
"No."
Song Xi said firmly, "This is a matter of principle. I can earn it myself. If I really need it in the future, I won't be polite with you."
Ge Baitao knew she wouldn't accept it and instead said, "Then I'll find a way to transfer Yangyang to another hospital! I know a senior who can help us!"
"But..."
"Alright, don't keep saying 'no' or 'can't.' You've broken up with him now, can't you get someone else to help with this matter?"
She hit the nail on the head. Song Xi clenched her fingers. Indeed, relying solely on her own capabilities, transferring hospitals seemed like a fantasy.
"Will it be too much trouble?"
"It's just a word."
Since that was the case, Song Xi didn't refuse anymore.
Ge Baitao smiled with relief, then suddenly realized something and had an epiphany, "So, does that mean that scumbag Zhang Qi was already wearing a cuckold's hat a long time ago?!"
"Hahahaha, I'm so thrilled! He has it coming! I knew you wouldn't have been so blind to fall for him. It's true that heaven's justice is served, and karma is a bitch. I really want to see what he'll look like when he finds out. He'll probably be so angry he'll die!"
"Bang—"
A water cup was smashed violently onto the floor. Zhang Qi, unable to stand it any longer, stood up, "Song Xi, you have a lot of nerve!"