Chapter 1514 - 1513: This Is Not Her Style

Chapter 1514: Chapter 1513: This Is Not Her Style

Chapter 1513: This Is Not Her Style

Gui Xiaofeng didn’t know that Hai Xue’s life expectancy was beyond what she could compare to; she only knew that Hai Xue, who was the same age, appeared younger than her.

At this time, people haven’t resorted to cosmetic surgery on their faces, so she could only guess that Hai Xue must have used some good skincare products.

And she had long been accustomed to the fact that as long as it was Hai Xue’s belongings, she could coax them over. Thus, she was already thinking about how to coax Hai Xue’s skincare product for herself, to make herself look younger. Then, how to make those noblewomen in high society jealous.

Hai Xue replied calmly, "What good stuff could I possibly have in the countryside to use? It’s just that people like us never scheme against others or do anything unprincipled, so our lives are peaceful."

She deliberately emphasized the words "countryside."

Gui Xiaofeng was momentarily stunned. Indeed, she’s always been in the countryside, what good things could she possibly have? Even if Gu Ming in the Capital City gave her some good items, at most they would make her fairer, how could they make her look so young?

She was always someone who knew how to adjust her mindset; she immediately thought from another perspective: Even if Hai Xue did appear younger, she’s now just a housewife dependent on a man, could she compare with her, a departmental-level cadre?

Upon hearing Hai Xue’s last two sentences, her heart missed a beat. Why did the words sting somewhat? This was not Hai Xue’s style; she always spoke with regard for others’ feelings.

Could her decade-long rural life have changed her?

Gui Xiaofeng tucked away her desire for these precious items, hid the jealousy in her eyes, and handed the gift in her hand to Hai Xue warmly, saying, "Xiao Xue, I bought a little gift for you! Look, I know you’re somewhat economically constrained in the countryside, so I bought you a watch."

If both her hands weren’t holding things, she would have hugged Hai Xue.

Having lived in the countryside for over a decade, she must have long forgotten the taste of such luxury gifts, right? Thinking about this, her eyes showed a high sense of superiority.

Unexpectedly, Hai Xue neither accepted the gift nor invited her inside, but stood in the yard looking at her, "Gui Xiaofeng, I don’t have time to entertain you today, my family has guests."

Upon hearing there were guests, Gui Xiaofeng’s eyes lit up, "Is your future daughter-in-law here to pay respects to you for the New Year? As your good friend, I should go meet the younger generation." Saying this, she intended to bypass Hai Xue and walk inside.

Hai Xue stepped aside but blocked her again, "It’s my two elder sisters-in-law with their families. If you aren’t in a hurry, you’d better leave first; I really don’t have time to entertain you today."

Gui Xiaofeng finally noticed something was off about Hai Xue’s attitude towards her: It’s the festive New Year, yet Hai Xue repeatedly wanted her to leave?

This wasn’t her style.

It’s important to know, since childhood, Hai Xue has always had the demeanor of a noble lady, doing everything and speaking softly, never offending others face-to-face.

This was what she hated about her the most. Why, despite growing up in the same countryside, when people say it’s being simple and sincere, at worst it’s being plain, only she has a naturally aristocratic air about her. Like an old society’s proper young lady.

She just wanted to see, if she were to fall from grace and couldn’t even afford to eat, would she still maintain such a noble demeanor.

To her disappointment, when she went back to Hai Village to see her, even though she looked quite haggard, that kind of air still existed.

But now, this formerly gentle and noble lady was surprisingly disregarding etiquette and driving away her New Year guest?