To Be Beautiful (2)

Xi Qian couldn't refute, but she hated it when people thought that they could take advantage of her because she was always smiling, not knowing her smile hid the nasty thoughts she kept inside.

When they were younger, she initially didn't like Su Xiaofei like the rest of their peers. She was a haughty person even as a child. She used to say and do things that many people don't like. Her straightforward and strong personality naturally made other kids isolate Su Xiaofei from the rest of their group.

It was only when Xi Qian spotted Su Xiaofei crying on her own behind the playground of their school did she realize that while she hid her worries and troubles underneath a smile, Su Xiaofei built walls around her to keep everyone at an arm's length.

"Feifei, you can tell me everything, okay? I won't force you to tell me what worries you, but if you feel like you need a person to lean on, I'm here."