Chapter 513 : Ridiculous
“Chen Ruo, seriously, this outfit just doesn’t suit you~”
In another clothing store, Ling Ning covered her forehead in exasperation as she watched Chen Ruo step out in her chosen outfit. Despite being told that mature styles didn’t suit her, Chen Ruo stubbornly refused to believe it.
As a result, Chen Ruo now looked like a little girl trying to wear her mom’s clothes, creating a ridiculous and awkward impression.
Hearing Ling Ning’s comment, Chen Ruo blinked and turned to the mirror. Sure enough, there was a strange sense of mismatch, just as Ling Ning had said.
Why did it turn out like this? She was already an adult, yet this was the result.
Her adorable, confused expression only made things worse.
Even the store clerks, trying to maintain their professional decorum, pursed their lips tightly, their faces threatening to twist as they suppressed their laughter.
Sighing in defeat, Chen Ruo returned to the fitting room to change back into her original outfit, which was much easier on the eyes.
Seeing Chen Ruo emerge, looking slightly disheartened, Ling Ning walked over and gently patted her head. “Don’t lose hope, Chen Ruo. That’s what I’m here for! I’ll pick out some outfits that are absolutely perfect for you!”
“R-Really?” Chen Ruo’s eyes sparkled with hope, as though stars had appeared in them.
“Of course! Trust me!”
Watching her Mom being patted on the head, Lin Yue opened her mouth as if to say something but decided against it. No matter what she said, it wouldn’t change the fact that her Mom had just been patted like a child.
As the group prepared to leave, Ling Ning felt a tug on her sleeve. She instinctively turned to see her daughter, Ling Ye, pointing at a particular outfit. “Mom, I think you’d look great in that outfit!”
Following her daughter’s gaze, Ling Ning saw the clothes in question—a very “housewife” ensemble. Typically, someone her age wearing such a style might look completely out of place.
But this was Ling Ning. As a professional model, she believed there wasn’t any style she couldn’t pull off. If her daughter wanted to see it, why not give it a try?
Under the surprised gazes of everyone present, Ling Ning picked out a suitable size and headed to the fitting room. Moments later, a transformed Ling Ning stepped out.
Although it was still her, and she hadn’t applied any makeup, her hair had been tied into a loose ponytail draped over her shoulder. The outfit, combined with her natural aura, amplified a serene, housewife-like elegance.
Even the store clerks were stunned. A young maiden, instantly transformed into the perfect housewife?
“Mom looks amazing in this outfit!” Ling Ye declared proudly, as if she were the one wearing it.
Chen Ruo looked at Ling Ning with envy, muttering to herself, “Ah, so nice~ If only I had that kind of figure and presence, people wouldn’t mistake me for a middle schooler.”
Even Lin Yue had a flicker of awe on her face.
As for Xia You, her thoughts strayed to a different realm—perhaps next time, she could convince Ling Ning to wear this while… Cough, cough! No, don’t think too much. It would just be for playing games together. That’s all. Anyone overthinking it could go reflect in a corner.
Seeing her daughter so pleased, Ling Ning smiled gently and proceeded to the cashier. Since her daughter liked it, she would buy it.
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“Why are all the clothes Ling Ning picked for me so… so cute?!”
Chen Ruo puffed her cheeks in frustration as she looked at herself in the mirror. Although the outfit suited her, its overly youthful vibe made her feel even more like a child. Wasn’t she already mistaken for a middle schooler often enough?
Hearing her complaint, Ling Ning chuckled. “Of course it’s because you’re adorable, Chen Ruo! Adorable people look great in adorable clothes. It’s a perfect match!”
“Wha?! Adorable?” Chen Ruo covered her face, blushing furiously. Being called adorable out of the blue was a bit overwhelming.
Xia You noticed the sly smile on Ling Ning’s face, feeling there was a mischievous undertone to it. But since she had already bought her clothes, she decided to quietly follow along.
“Don’t hesitate, Chen Ruo. These outfits are perfect. Trust my judgment!”
“Well… if you say so, Ling Ning, I’ll take them,” Chen Ruo relented, bouncing off to the cashier.
Watching her go, Ling Ning’s smile deepened with satisfaction.
After Chen Ruo completed her purchase, Ling Ning suggested with a warm smile, “It’s getting late. How about we all grab some lunch together?”
Hearing this, Chen Ruo instinctively looked at her daughter for approval. After all, the decision wasn’t up to her anymore. The realization made her feel even more pitiful. How had things turned out this way? Wasn’t she supposed to be the mom?
Lin Yue hesitated but, seeing her Mom’s hopeful expression, sighed in resignation. “Fine, let’s go.”
The restaurant wasn’t far, only a fifteen-minute walk. However, upon arriving at the entrance, they realized there was a major problem—Chen Ruo was missing again.
Scanning the area, Ling Ning sighed. Just moments ago, Chen Ruo had been right behind her. How had she vanished so suddenly?
Shaking her head, Ling Ning turned to Xia You. “Xia You, you and Ye Ye head inside and grab us a table. Yue Yue and I will go look for her. If all goes well, we’ll find her quickly.”
Xia You nodded and led Ling Ye into the restaurant. Meanwhile, Ling Ning was about to call Chen Ruo when she realized something—Chen Ruo’s phone was still charging in Lin Yue’s bag. Given how much Chen Ruo had been gaming that morning, it would have been a miracle if her phone still had any battery left.
With no other option, Ling Ning and Lin Yue split up to search for her. Based on past experiences, Chen Ruo shouldn’t have wandered far. Still, the fact that she could get lost even while sticking with the group left Ling Ning at a loss.
Sure enough, after retracing her steps for a short distance, Ling Ning spotted Chen Ruo in the middle of a crowd, looking completely bewildered. She was clearly panicking, glancing around helplessly.
All it had taken was a brief lapse in attention, and now she was lost again. She had tried hurrying to catch up, only to find herself in an unfamiliar area. To make matters worse, her phone was still in her daughter’s bag.
Chen Ruo felt like she might be in for another crisis.