Lin Miao was deliberately exploiting the mentality of certain people to embarrass Gu Zi, making it seem like Gu Zi wasn't a down-to-earth villager. Upon hearing this, a woman dressed like a butterfly chimed in, "Oh, these days even villagers don't focus on practical things anymore, dressing up so nicely. Can you still do farm work when you go back to the village?"
The woman's tone was heavily tinged with jealousy. People around could tell she envied Gu Zi's youth and beauty. Gu Zi wasn't angered. She had long seen through Lin Miao's intentions. If it was just to inform others that she, Gu Zi, shouldn't wear a wedding dress because she's a villager, then she felt relieved. At least, she wasn't trying to harm her here.
Gu Zi felt that in comparison to Lin Miao, she was still more cunning. With a smile, Gu Zi replied to the butterfly-dressed woman, "Auntie, I disagree with your opinion that I can't do farm work while dressed like this. Auntie, when you have time, come to our village and let me show you how to elegantly work in the fields. So, Auntie, you won't have such narrow views like a young girl in the future."
Gu Zi's words sparked laughter all around. Just when everyone was bored waiting in line, this beauty turned out to be quite humorous. Even Su Shen smiled lightly, as she was mocking the butterfly lady for being ignorant and also poking fun at Lin Miao for stirring up trouble.
And he retorted effortlessly. He did not feel uncomfortable at all because he was in the countryside. And effortlessly returning fire without feeling constrained because of her rural background made her relaxed demeanor more appealing than her stunning beauty. Who would care whether she was a villager or not?
The butterfly lady indeed appeared not very young, worthy of being addressed as "auntie."
Some people felt indignant for Gu Zi. She was just beautiful and did not provoke anyone. Why did the older lady stir up trouble? It was really embarrassing for the people in the city.
Another person teased, "Auntie, is this your second marriage? This gentleman beside you seems old enough to be your son!"
The man next to the butterfly lady blushed and almost cried. Didn't he want to marry an eighteen-year-old beauty? He just didn't want to work; was that wrong of him? Why were they all laughing at him? Did they think everyone could accept being a sugar baby? Especially being a man? It was too much to drag him into this, too much...
A man in traditional Chinese clothing greeted Gu Zi warmly, "Little Zi, haven't seen you for so long, you've grown into a young lady." Gu Zi looked at the source of the voice and felt delighted. So, the original owner was very familiar with this place from childhood. The shop owner, Uncle Li, was considered her acquaintance.
No wonder when she came in just now, she naturally went to take the number and queued up. She felt that everything was very familiar. She responded affably, "Uncle Li, so you're in the shop. I and my fiancé came to buy a wedding dress."
Gu Zi glanced at Su Shen as she spoke, and Su Shen greeted Uncle Li.
Uncle Li looked at the tall and handsome man in front of him with a satisfied expression. He said, "You're a perfect match. Come, you don't have to wait in line. Uncle Li will take you in and prioritize your selection."
Uncle Li moved to take Gu Zi and Su Shen inside. Lin Miao, feeling indignant, stepped forward and said, "This isn't fair! Why don't they need to wait in line? If they go in, we should too."
Uncle Li looked at this strangely dressed girl with an expression of helplessness. What kind of aesthetic sense did this young girl have?
"This is my shop. Gu Zi is an acquaintance of mine. She used to be a child model for our shop, and she did it for free. Look over there, there are pictures of Gu Zi when she was a child model. So lovely."
Uncle Li pointed to a photo wall opposite them, where dozens of pictures were framed in a big star-shaped frame in the upper left corner. The pictures showcased the same girl at different stages of her life. Everyone sighed; this girl had indeed grown from a beautiful child to a beautiful young lady!
This wasn't a villager at all; she was simply a little princess.
On the other hand, the person who initially said this beauty was a villager seemed more like a troublemaking countrywoman. Disdainful gazes fell upon Lin Miao, making her blush deeply.
That damned Gu Zi! If she hadn't stolen her life, she would have been the flower girl model instead!
Lin Miao was so angry that she gritted her teeth. She couldn't care less about maintaining her gentle and polite image, nor did she notice that Gong Zhan, who was standing next to her, distanced himself silently.
Uncle Li continued, "In theory, I should pay her for advertising, but she never takes money. Even if I'm returning a favor by letting her skip the line, it's not unreasonable. If you feel it's unfair, you're welcome to leave the store by turning left after going out. Thank you.."