178: Chapter 178 Li Siqi's Scheme

Huanya Shopping Mall.

Compared to Deji and National Capital, Huanya Shopping Mall can only be considered a mid-tier mall.

Naturally, the prices are relatively affordable; if people wanted to buy luxury goods, they wouldn't come here.

However, high-end cosmetics are quite popular here, with Givenchy being one of the hot brands.

Right now, on the third floor of the mall.

The reception area for shopping guides at the Givenchy store.

"Give me the phone; I want to see how Young Master Li replied."

"What's the rush! The message isn't going anywhere."

Song Keyi said, turning to glare at the Best Friend who was trying to grab her phone.

"I just sent a greeting message, why did you insist I add your name! Isn't that being too obvious?"

"Isn't being obvious better? Are you still waiting for Young Master Li to give you a hint?"

Li Siqi said, looking at the phone while adding crossly,

"Besides, just during dinner last night, there were already three women we knew of. How long do you plan on being subtle?"

"I'm not saying we should be subtle, but isn't this too fast? What if it makes Young Master Li feel repulsed?"

"You mean Young Master Li might think we're easy women."

Song Keyi nodded after hearing that.

"That's exactly what I mean."

"That really is a problem."

As she spoke, Li Siqi thought for a moment, then something occurred to her, and her eyes instantly lit up.

"How about this, don't you know that personal trainer, An Ran?"

"Yeah! I know her! But what does she have to do with this?"

"Wait until I finish, okay?"

Hearing this, Song Keyi stopped talking and just gestured to her Best Friend to continue.

"I mean, we'll have An Ran reserve a room for us, and the two of us will take Young Master Li inside for some stretching exercises. What do you think?"

"Huh? That kind of exercise is basically done close together with a lot of physical contact. Are you sure you want to do that?" Song Keyi hesitated.

"Physical contact is exactly what we want! Plus, we'll be wearing yoga outfits; with that skin-tight effect, I don't believe Young Master Li won't be tempted," Li Siqi said confidently.

After hearing that, Song Keyi felt her face flush just thinking about the scene.

Not to mention the three of them actually doing it together.

"What? Are you shy? Then just give An Ran a heads-up, and I'll take Young Master Li in myself," Li Siqi teased, seeing her Best Friend silent.

"No way. Who knows if you'll talk behind my back or say bad things about me," Song Keyi rolled her eyes at her Best Friend.

"Since you say no, then isn't it better if we just go together?"

"It's not that, Siqi. I'm just wondering, is it really worth it for us to do this?" Song Keyi asked, a hint of confusion in her eyes.

"There's no such thing as 'worth it' or 'not worth it,' only whether you're willing or not."

Li Siqi said, a look of determination appearing in her eyes.

"Besides, life itself is a gamble. If you want to change your destiny, you naturally have to have the courage to be shameless."

At this point, Li Siqi paused for a few seconds, then put down her phone, took her Best Friend's hand, and continued.

"Ke Yi, ever since I joined this group, I knew there was no going back."

"Even though I have no money, in the eyes of outsiders, I carry designer bags and go to all sorts of high-end places. Enjoying their jealous and envious looks really intoxicates me."

"Young Master Li's appearance is an opportunity for me, so I must seize it firmly."

Hearing these words from her Best Friend, Song Keyi didn't know what to say. If Siqi was vain, wasn't she the same?

"So your plan now is to take the initiative?" Song Keyi asked.

"Yes, and not just taking the initiative. I plan to show my hand to Young Master Li right then and there after we finish stretching."

Hearing this, Song Keyi was startled.

"Are you crazy? You've only just met and you're already acting so recklessly. Aren't you afraid of ruining the relationship completely?"

"And if you're so forward, there's a huge chance Young Master Li will just stop talking to us altogether."

Li Siqi didn't argue but nodded in agreement.

"I know that! That's why I'm telling you, so you can help me come up with a plan!"

"I don't have a plan for this sort of thing; don't ask me. My original plan was to take it step by step, but you're trying to reach Jingdu before you've even left the village."

"Everything I just said was for nothing. You think we're dating by taking it one step at a time?"

Li Siqi said, glancing at her Best Friend, and continued to advise her earnestly.

"You're aiming to be someone's mistress; have some awareness, will you? Besides, what did I tell you before? Don't get emotionally involved. It seems you didn't listen."

"I did listen, I just feel like moving this fast might not be good," Song Keyi said, conflicted.

"Not good? You're afraid of messing things up, aren't you?"

"Duh, what else would it be?"

Li Siqi chuckled.

"Don't worry, slow has its benefits, and fast has its benefits. Everything has two sides."

"For example, isn't there all this talk online about 'slow-to-warm-up' women? Haven't you seen how fast men turn and run from them?"

"They want the benefits without putting in the effort. Where in the world is there such a good deal? Does she think everyone is her parent, humoring her like that?"

At this point, she let go of her Best Friend's hand, took a sip from a nearby water cup, and continued.

"I'm different. Once I get the money, I really deliver. I'll make sure Young Master Li is served comfortably and lives like an immortal."

"Of course, I just don't want to waste time, so I'm trying to be as efficient as possible. But as for how to plan this, I definitely need to think it through carefully."

Song Keyi nodded in realization, then teased.

"I thought you were just going to rush up and ask, 'Young Master Li, can I be your woman?'"

"Am I stupid? Would I be that dumb?"

"You're not stupid, so tell me your plan for what's next," Song Keyi asked with a bit of curiosity.

"My plan is exactly that! The two of us will help Young Master Li stretch for forty minutes. After all that maneuvering, he'll definitely be parched."

Song Keyi blushed at this and quickly said shyly,

"Aren't you disgusting!"

Li Siqi ignored her Best Friend and continued to herself,

"Then we'll seize the right moment, acting shy and timid while slowly laying out the bait. I don't believe Young Master Li won't take the bait—unless he isn't a man, to be indifferent to two beauties like us in that situation."

"You're just selling your looks; what's there to be proud of!" Song Keyi said dismissively, seeing her Best Friend like this.

"Of course. It's just a physical shell; it's not worth mentioning."

Li Siqi said, her tone suddenly becoming somewhat righteous.

"I grew up with nothing but four bare walls. I have no choice but to succeed."

"And you? Besides inheriting your dad's convenience store, what else do you have? What even are you?"