Rules of Engagement novel Chapter 62

Because of Susie Qi, Elsa had a little fond of all kinds of clothes matching recently, and she had also improved a lot in dressing. In the past, she had no mood to dress up because she didn't pay attention to her appearance. Now when she looked at herself in the mirror, she would feel very comfortable after dressing up well.

She looked at herself in the mirror. She looked a bit strange, but her appearance was great with a smile.

The shopping guide saw her standing in front of the shop window, so she said to Elsa with a smile, "Miss, the clothes in our shop are very suitable for your subtle and elegant style. If you like it, you can come in and have a look."

It didn't matter if she just went to have a look. So Elsa walked in and looked carefully. Some clothes were indeed very good. When she was picking, someone behind her suddenly said, "Miss, I'm sorry to trouble you."

Hearing the gentle voice of this woman, Elsa turned around and saw a middle-aged woman in her fifties or sixties, who dressed herself up with good taste. That woman called her, but when Elsa looked back, she was shocked. Elsa asked, "What can I do for you?"

The woman was stunned for a moment and murmured to herself, "You look exactly like her."

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Elsa turned to look at the clothes again. In a hurry, the woman said, "Miss, I am helping my daughter choose clothes. She didn't come. I see that your figure is similar to hers. I want to ask you to help me to try it on."

Hearing that, Elsa turned her head back. Seeing the kindness in her eyes, Elsa could not help but remember her mother. Nodding, she said, "Okay."

The woman carefully selected several clothes and looked at Elsa up and down. She said, "You are almost the same height. Miss, could you please help me to try them on?"

So the shopping guide came to help them in person.

As soon as Elsa got changed and walked out of the fitting room, the woman's eyes lit up and said cheerfully, "Great! That's wonderful. What do you think, miss?"

The style of the dress was a little conservative, which fit well with her own temperament and style. It looked very good. The low-key blue gray color was also her favorite style. She really had something in common with the woman in front of her. She smiled, "I think so. But I don't know what kind of style your daughter likes."

"You're right. She likes bright colors. Her hair is also different from yours. Your black hair is so beautiful. But my daughter got wine red. She said it is popular and fashionable."

As far as Elsa knew, nowadays most young people would perm their hair. However, she was reluctant to change her black hair into another style. This woman in front of her reminded her of her own mother, who had always sent her clothes before. Elsa thought that maybe her mother had also troubled other girls who were similar to her in terms of their size to buy clothes for her.

At the thought of this, she took the initiative to select a dress for the woman, which was more bright and stylish, and said, "Madam, look at this."

The woman took a look at it and said happily, "Wonderful."

"Then let me try this," Elsa offered.

When Elsa came out of the fitting room, the dress looked good on her. The woman said happily, "This one is nice."

They tried some other clothes and finally the woman bought three. "Don't you buy something for yourself?" She asked Elsa, looking at her empty hands.

"I'm just looking around. I don't want to buy clothes."

"Thank you so much. You have wasted so much time to keep me company. How about I give you one as a gift?" The woman asked kindly.

Hearing that, Elsa waved her hands in a hurry. "No, no, thanks. It was just lifting a finger to do these things. My mother and I don't live in the same city. It occurred to me that when my mother bought clothes for me, she would ask other girls to help her. It's not a big deal that everyone should help each other."

The woman laughed and said, "You are a honest girl. My daughter has been abroad and hasn't come back for a long time. You are about the same age as her. When I saw you, I really thought that I saw my daughter."

Without thinking too much, Elsa said, "When children are out, it's inevitable for mothers to worry about them. In fact, children also miss the parents very much, but for various reasons, they can't be with them."

Thinking of her own family, Elsa said with emotion.

"Yes, you're right. I totally agree with you." The woman's eyes got a little red. She felt even closer to Elsa now.

The cashier had calculated the money and the woman took out her wallet to pay by card. Outside came in a handsome man. As soon as Elsa saw him, she felt somewhat angry. Turning her face away, she walked towards the door.

"Hey, Elsa Xia. What a coincidence! We meet again."

Caspar Qiao was handsome and was well-known in Linchuan City. But Elsa always felt that when he spoke, he was a bit dandiacal.

Elsa had to stop walking. Caspar said with a smile, "We have met twice in less than half a month. It's such a coincidence!"

"Linchuan City isn't a big place." Elsa said indifferently.

"Caper, what are you doing?" It was the woman. She had paid for the dress and walked towards this direction. She knew her son very well that she knew what he was doing at the first sight of him.

Caspar turned around, "Mom, I was looking for you."

He moved forward to help his mother with the clothes, trying to change the topic, "Why did you buy so many clothes for my younger sister again?"

"Your sister is abroad. How can she take care of herself? How can I rest assured since she is outside?" Said the woman sadly.

Hearing that, Elsa realized that the woman in front of her was Caspar's mother. This woman seemed very kind and well behaved. Elsa really didn't know why her son was this kind of person. It was not that his family education was not good. Caspar Qiao's father, Jason Qiao, was the mayor of Linchuan City. His grandfather was an old board member of the family firm.

In a flash, Elsa suddenly realized that this woman in front of her was the wife of the mayor of Linchuan City, Shirley Zhao. No wonder she felt a sense of familiarity while looking at her just now. 'I see.' When Elsa did an interview in the municipal government, she had seen her from a distance.

To avoid anything to do with Caspar, Elsa nodded to Shirley Zhao and left the shop quickly.

Caspar didn't dare to speak too much in front of his mother. He just watched Elsa go away. Shirley blamed him, "You should pay more attention to your own business. If you want to get married, you should seriously choose a girl. Don't disgrace your grandfather and your father."

Caspar Qiao shrugged his shoulders and said, "They have such a good reputation. How can I disgrace it? I can only disgrace the Qiao family."

Looking at her son, Shirley didn't know what to say. She looked at the direction where Elsa was leaving and said, "That kid really looks like your sister. I was wondering how is your sister doing abroad."

"Mom, you're overthinking because you miss my sister too much. Come on, let's continue to go shopping. I'll buy you a new dress." Caspar walked together with Shirley in the shopping mall, with one hand on his mother's shoulder. "But I have to make it clear to you. No matter how you play outside, don't spoil those good girls. They are raised up well by their parents. How can they stand your dissolute habit?" Shirley said.

"Mom, is your son so despicable in your heart? Why I will spoil other people's daughter?"

"That girl just now is good. Girls had better turn around and leave you without any word."

Caspar frowned: "Mom, that reporter had interviewed me before. I just wanted to greet her and make a joke with her, since she's always so serious. Why do you think evil of me?"

When Elsa went out of the shopping mall, it was almost half past nine. Thinking of the time for the appointment with Soren, she took out her phone. When she was about to dial, the phone rang. It was Soren. He said over the phone, "Where are you, Elsa?"

"I'm at the gate of the mall opposite the Children's Palace. Have you finished your business?"

"It's done. I'm almost there. Stay there and wait for me."

Then Elsa hung up the phone. Sure enough, within a couple of minutes, Soren's car came into view. He stopped the car in front of Elsa. Soren jumped off the car and said, "Why are you alone? Where are your friend and little Bun?"

"They went to an English class. After the performance, they left in a hurry. It's not easy for kids nowadays. They are like a movie star who has to go from one place to another without rest." Elsa shook her head.

"Yes. Unlike us, when we were young, we just hung around and play. Boys would climb the tree, ride on the wall or rob a bird's nest, while girls would play earth bag game or rubber band skipping. There were no such classes."

Elsa looked at him with an unbelievable look. "Did you also go crazy with other children?"

"Am I not like that?" Soren asked.

"I think you are very mature, who should be a little adult and a sensible boy from an early age."

Soren smiled, "No matter how mature a man is, he grows up from a little boy."

Hearing that, Elsa could not help but laugh. She had thought too much. Perhaps it was because he was so mature that she could not image what he looked like in his childhood.

"When do you have time? I can show you my childhood pictures. I have all my photos in my grandparents' home." Soren couldn't help but say.

At the mention of the photo, Elsa suddenly remembered the photo which he had taken with an intimate woman on his night stand. It was not long since that incident happened. Although she hadn't thought of it seriously, when it was mentioned again, several feelings came to her mind. The woman in the picture was very similar to her. Elsa hadn't thought too much before. But now when she thought about it again, she felt more confused. 'His kindness was really for her or that woman in his heart?' Elsa felt depressed.