Bab 101: Clash of Diamonds

The Kyoto Galleria Mall was a bustling hive of activity, its opulent corridors teeming with shoppers and the cacophony of commerce. Amidst the throngs of people, Feng Ruoxi and Xia Xingxing strolled arm-in-arm, their laughter and animated chatter a stark contrast to the chaos that surrounded them.

For Feng Ruoxi, these moments of simple joy were a welcome respite from the tumultuous events that had consumed her life of late. The weight of her past, the burdens of her present, seemed to melt away in the presence of her dearest friend, replaced by a lightness of spirit that she had thought long lost.

"Oh, look at that!" Xia Xingxing exclaimed, her eyes alight with childlike wonder as she tugged Feng Ruoxi towards a glittering display of fine jewelry. "Aren't those earrings just gorgeous?"