In the ward, Song Xi carefully flipped through Ke Chuyao's resume.
Ge Baitao observed her expression and comforted her, "She's just from a better family and has a higher education. Other than that, she has nothing on you!"
Song Xi chuckled self-deprecatingly, "She's very pretty."
"Not at all!" Ge Baitao denied. "Xixi, you can insult my intelligence, but don't insult my aesthetic!"
"But..." Song Xi smiled. "If it weren't for my face, Lou Yuming wouldn't have taken a liking to me. She and I... do indeed look alike."
Ge Baitao fell silent on this point.
She had met Ke Chuyao a few times before, but she wasn't one to remember faces. She only knew that Lou Yuming's girlfriend was beautiful. After getting to know Song Xi, she had never thought of her as Ke Chuyao. But now, at this very moment, when Ge Baitao saw Ke Chuyao's ID photo, she suddenly realized that the eyes of these two women were so similar! It was as if they were cast from the same mold!
Yet, even though they were very alike, Ge Baitao could still distinguish them at a glance.
Ke Chuyao's beauty was in her demeanor, the kind of aura that came from being born with a silver spoon. Her gaze, whether at people or the camera, was always downward, haughty and dismissive, arrogant and proud, creating a sense of distance.
But Song Xi was different. Her face told a story. Especially her eyes, which sparkled when she looked at someone, innocent yet a little stubborn. Her clear eyes were bright and intelligent, and the light that flickered within them was dazzling, drawing people in.
Ke Chuyao couldn't compare to Song Xi at all!
"Xixi, no matter what, that person is already in the past. You have to believe in yourself! And why should you feel inferior just because someone likes you?"
These words enlightened Song Xi.
Ge Baitao continued, "Besides, she went abroad long ago. I haven't heard of any connection between Uncle Lou and her in recent years. Now that Uncle Lou likes you, you should be more confident."
"He... likes me?" Song Xi was stunned. This was the first time she had heard someone else say that Lou Yuming liked her.
"If not, then what?" Ge Baitao smiled. "If he didn't like you, why would he be so angry when you were kidnapped! Did he never tell you?"
Song Xi shook her head. "No."
This man was so stubborn even at his age! Ge Baitao thought to herself. Xixi's current insecurity stemmed from Lou Yuming not giving her enough security. No, she had to find a way to make Song Xi hear Lou Yuming's feelings for her firsthand!
Ge Baitao acted on her impulse. She had originally planned to have Ye Hai come over to provoke Lou Yuming's jealousy, but unexpectedly, Ye Hai and Ye Tian had already gone abroad. It was over; her target for jealousy was gone.
After much thought, she decided to ask Duan Xiu for help.
Duan Xiu was a bit surprised to hear that Song Xi had been kidnapped, and even more astonished when Ge Baitao told him that Lou Yuming liked Song Xi.
"Impossible! How could Uncle Lou like that kind ofโ"
His voice trailed off abruptly. Ge Baitao's expression turned dangerous as she coldly asked, "That kind of what?"
Realizing he had spoken out of turn, Duan Xiu chuckled awkwardly. "Nothing. I just didn't expect Uncle Lou to like a celebrity."
"What's wrong with celebrities? Celebrities are people too. Do you have a strong opinion against the profession of being a celebrity?"
"Of course not!"
He just had a strong opinion against Song Xi.
Ge Baitao came up with a mischievous idea. She planned to use Duan Xiu as a pawn.
Duan Xiu naturally refused.
Ge Baitao then said, "If that doesn't work, then find some handsome guys."
Where would she find handsome guys...
"Duan Xiu~" Ge Baitao began to act cute. Although she felt it was a bit undignified to behave this way in front of her brother, she had to sacrifice herself for her best friend's love.
Duan Xiu actually wanted to know if Lou Yuming was serious. After a few seconds of hesitation, he finally agreed.