I Was Supposed to Be the Villainess, Now You're Telling Me I'm the Female Lead? - Chapter 23
Chapter 23: Don’t Move, Let Me Measure Your Waist
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Nan Zha rarely came here to order custom clothes. She would only occasionally come to take body measurements, then have them make clothes according to those measurements.
Originally, Nan Zha hadn’t planned to bring Bai Ning here, but Xia Zhichu had insisted very firmly that Nan Zha bring Bai Ning here. When asked why, she wouldn’t say, just stared at her with a smile.
Thinking back to Xia Zhichu’s meaningful smile from two days ago, and her request to call her before leaving, Nan Zha’s brow furrowed slightly. Sometimes she really couldn’t keep up with her best friend’s way of thinking.
This custom clothing shop was very small, filled with clothes that looked luxurious. Because the shop was so small, there seemed to be only one person working there.
Usually, one person would be fine, since this was a specialized custom shop with high prices and few customers.
But today’s situation seemed a bit special. When Bai Ning and Nan Zha entered, there was already someone inside, and the female employee seemed to be taking measurements for the person inside.
Xia Zhichu?
Why would she be here?
The moment Nan Zha saw who was inside, even she, a master of emotional control, was momentarily stunned, her delicate face showing surprise.
But it was only for a moment, not long enough for Bai Ning to notice.
Bai Ning didn’t know Xia Zhichu. In the few months she’d been pursuing Nan Zha, she had never met Xia Zhichu, so there was no worry about Bai Ning knowing they were acquainted.
“Welcome, welcome!”
The person in the shop also noticed Bai Ning and Nan Zha, continuing to take Xia Zhichu’s measurements while speaking apologetically.
“There’s only me in the small shop right now, so I’m a bit overwhelmed. Would you two mind sitting and resting for a while? This will take a bit more time to finish.”
“Look how busy it is in here. Why don’t we wait until tomorrow?”
Bai Ning tugged at Nan Zha’s sleeve, pursing her lips and suppressing a smile as she spoke quietly.
Even though she couldn’t escape, she could delay it by a day.
Hearing this, Nan Zha didn’t respond, just kept staring at Bai Ning with an unreadable emotion in her eyes.
Being stared at by Nan Zha made Bai Ning’s scalp tingle, so she lowered her head and looked away.
“Haha, actually, waiting a while wouldn’t be bad either.”
Then she was about to pull Nan Zha to sit on the chairs nearby.
“Oh, are you Miss Nan Zha?”
But just as they sat down, the shop clerk suddenly seemed to recognize Nan Zha, asking with surprise.
“Yes.”
When Nan Zha heard herself being called, the confusion in her eyes grew stronger. She didn’t come here often, so she was very clear that she had never seen this person before, which meant the clerk shouldn’t know her.
But when she saw Xia Zhichu smiling at her and continuously winking, she roughly understood why.
“Is Miss Nan Zha here for custom work herself?”
“No, I’m planning to have custom work done for her.”
She pulled Bai Ning slightly, indicating the custom work was for Bai Ning.
“Sorry, Miss Nan Zha, as you can see, I can’t free up my hands. This lady has ordered many different garments, and there’s still a lot to measure.”
At this point, the clerk looked apologetic, while Xia Zhichu beside her smiled and winked at Nan Zha.
“How about this, you’re a regular customer here and should know how to take measurements. Could you help measure this young lady beside you?”
She gestured toward them, saying this as Bai Ning looked on in shock.
As soon as the words were spoken, Bai Ning immediately wanted to refuse. Having Nan Zha help measure her body? That would be terrible!
“I don’t…”
“Alright, that’s fine.”
Unfortunately, before she could finish speaking, Nan Zha interrupted her.
Hearing this, Bai Ning’s mouth fell open slightly as she turned to look at Nan Zha in shock.
You’re a young lady, while I admit you have exceptional business talent, what do you know about the clothing industry?
Bai Ning looked incredulous, unable to understand why Nan Zha would agree, but in the next second, she seemed to remember something and broke out in a cold sweat.
Oh no, she definitely agreed because she wants to get revenge on me while taking measurements!
She’ll definitely use the measuring tape to strangle my neck, and when measuring my back, she’ll use the measuring stick to spank my bottom.
Thinking of this possibility, Bai Ning felt uncomfortable all over. Though she really didn’t want to, Nan Zha had already agreed, so nothing she said would matter now.
“Thank you so much for the trouble. The tools are over there, just give me the measurements when you’re done.”
“No trouble at all.”
At this point, Nan Zha had understood Xia Zhichu’s intention. The corner of her mouth curved up slightly as she walked over to get the tools.
[Nan Zha excited, comfortable, happy, feedback value +206]
Watching Nan Zha approach with the measuring tape and measuring stick, and hearing the system prompt, Bai Ning swallowed with difficulty.
Xiao Ning, you’re in trouble now.
“Let’s go to that room over there. Turn around first, I’ll measure the front.”
Pointing to the small room, she walked up to Bai Ning, indicating for her to go over so she could start taking measurements.
Bai Ning’s body stiffened. Though she really didn’t want to do this, she still slowly walked into the room and turned around.
Nan Zha looked at Bai Ning, who had just turned around. Thinking about what was about to happen, her breathing involuntarily grew heavier, and even her hands trembled slightly.
The room was very small. In the cramped, enclosed space, Bai Ning could even smell Nan Zha’s unique body fragrance. Of course, in such a small room, Nan Zha’s heavy breathing naturally couldn’t escape Bai Ning’s ears either.
It’s over. She’s already getting excited. She’ll definitely give me a terrible beating later.
When the measuring tape moved in front of her, Bai Ning couldn’t help but tremble, making a deer-like sound.
“Mm!”
Bai Ning heard the heavy breathing behind her, as if it were right by her ear. She could even feel the heat from Nan Zha’s exhales. She closed her eyes tightly, her whole body tense, her small face scrunched up, waiting for Nan Zha’s revenge.
But unexpectedly, feeling Nan Zha’s movements, Bai Ning’s face showed confusion.
Nan Zha didn’t seem to be doing what she had imagined, strangling her neck with the measuring tape. Instead, she was normally helping her measure her body.
However, her technique didn’t seem very skilled, and she kept accidentally brushing against certain areas.
[Nan Zha excited, comfortable, happy, feedback value +196]
Bai Ning’s whole body was tense, biting her lips. Her pale little feet and cute toes were curled up tightly, and a blush appeared on her small face.
Nan Zha is so unprofessional! Didn’t she say she comes here often? With technique like this? Is she doing this on purpose to make me embarrassed?
Her body felt somewhat uncomfortable and itchy, so Bai Ning was slightly squirming, seeming to want to dodge.
But in the next second, a pair of warm hands reached around to Bai Ning’s small waist, making her entire body instantly stiffen. A suppressed voice sounded by her ear.
“Don’t move, let me measure your waist.”