Chapter 6 Help You, Help Her_3

Li Li dawdled for what felt like ages before, under her grandmother's urging, she reluctantly donned the red new coat and stepped outside. At the entrance of the alley, she encountered Pei Shangxuan, who was about to visit relatives with his parents for the New Year's greetings. She first politely wished the elders a happy new year.

"Li Li, you look very pretty today," said Pei's mother, studying her hand carefully.

Pretty? This word had nearly vanished from Li Li's life. As for her appearance, the kindest comment was "well-proportioned features," which was the same as saying nothing at all; these days, it was rare to find someone whose features weren't well-proportioned. Not wanting to disappoint Pei's mother's kindness, she tried hard to suppress the urge to laugh.