After being hung up on by Miss Zhao, Jiang Linyuan couldn't shake the feeling that sothing was off.
She hung up just because her boyfriend asked one question? That made it seem like there was sothing shady between him and her.
Miss Zhao, your thoughts aren't so innocent.
Was she deliberately provoking him to make her boyfriend jealous, giving the two of them a chance to work on their relationship through a little argunt?
Love yourself before loving others, Miss Zhao.
Even though you don't have any...
"Stop daydreaming, we're about to head out."
Shen Wanyu walked out of the room, casting a brief glance at Jiang Linyuan standing frozen in place.
Although the Lantern Festival was at night, the venue would actually open for entry as early as afternoon.
To prevent overcrowding and accidents, the evening tour route would be fixed by the cultural tourism bureau, with visitors walking along a predetermined path.
So the ti before that was the best window for a full, leisurely visit.
"Departnt Head, are you already dying to see in my ancient costu?"
Jiang Linyuan sidled up to her.
"Sounds more like you're the one who can't wait."
Shen Wanyu shot him a look.
"Yeah, yeah, because the Departnt Head looks amazing, so I want to see you in whatever you wear."
Jiang Linyuan grinned.
Even wearing nothing would look good. It would look great.
"Slap!"
"Departnt Head! What did you hit the back of my head for again?!"
"A mosquito was buzzing around."
"Where would a mosquito co from in winter?!"
"An annoying mosquito that kept buzzing in my ear."
Damn it, the Departnt Head actually called a mosquito!
I'm so mad! I'm clearly the one getting my blood sucked!
It's just that my blood is white. Anyone want to be my blood servant?
"Slap!"
He got hit on the back of the head again.
Whoa! The Departnt Head responded! She wants to be my blood servant!
"You...!"
Shen Wanyu glared at him, then pressed her forehead and let out a long sigh, closing her eyes.
"Hehe, why did she suddenly close her eyes?"
Su Muzhi walked out of the room, saw Shen Wanyu with her eyes lightly shut, and flashed a smug smile.
"Is she afraid to face ?"
"Actually, the Departnt Head is just shy and doesn't dare look at ."
"I think she's terrified of ."
These two... ugh.
Did she have to cover her ears too?
"What are you all standing around for? Let's go."
Shen Guoguo also ca out of the room, looking at the three of them in their bizarre triangular formation, like two kids arguing about the sun while a Confucian sage stood by. She was a bit confused.
What were they doing?
"Let's go."
Shen Wanyu opened her eyes and walked out the door.
"Hehe, scared off by ."
"Probably so embarrassed she ran away."
The two of them exchanged jabs before following behind.
...
When they arrived at the styling shop Shen Guoguo had booked in advance, the streets were decked out with lanterns and bustling with crowds, but the shop itself was nearly empty.
"Hmph, getting a reservation at this place is actually really hard!"
Shen Guoguo said proudly, leading the three inside.
The shop owner was a gentle-looking woman. She glanced at the group as if she had been expecting them.
"Go on up to the second floor, you all."
Upstairs, several makeup girls pounced like wolves, their eyes fixed on the faces of the three—mostly on Jiang Linyuan's face.
A natural handso man!
Ah! If she got to do makeup on those faces, she'd unleash ten tis her usual skill!
Jiang Linyuan was snatched up by one of the makeup girls, shoved into a chair in front of a mirror, and attacked from both sides.
"Wow, your nose bridge is so defined. No need for contouring at all."
"Let trim your eyebrows a bit; they're a little ssy."
"Oh my, handso, your hands are a bit dry. Let put so hand cream on for you."
"Oh right, your lips look a bit chapped too. I have so water here. Want to moisten them a bit?"
...Wasn't there sothing a little off about this?
After finishing his makeup, Jiang Linyuan bolted under the makeup girl's regret-filled gaze.
What a sha. I had water right here. Why run off so fast?
Jiang Linyuan grabbed a set of clothes and headed into the changing room.
What a creep! She was all handsy even just doing makeup!
No dressing-room shenanigans needed. Jiang Linyuan changed quickly.
Standing in front of the mirror, he checked himself out.
A dark brocade robe with silver five-clawed serpent patterns, cinched at the waist with a jet-black jade belt that accentuated his tall, straight figure.
An ascetic male god.
Hehe, the mont the Departnt Head laid eyes on , she wouldn't be able to resist pouncing!
He stepped out of the changing room and found soone had beaten him to it.
It was Shen Guoguo.
"Do I look good?"
Shen Guoguo stood in front of him, smiling.
She wore a light blue magnolia-patterned silk long jacket over a dark silver-embroidered lotus-green moonlit skirt.
"A little princess outfit! Looks great, full of lively energy!"
Jiang Linyuan gave a thumbs-up.
"Brother Jiang looks great too, um..."
Shen Guoguo looked at his outfit, searching for sothing nice to say before settling on:
"Very handso. Sister Wanyu will love it."
"Hehe, I don't want her to love it."
Su Muzhi slowly stepped out of the changing room, letting out a cold laugh.
As Xiao Su's hehe rang out, Jiang Linyuan got a clear look at her outfit.
A dazzling red-and-gold phoenix coronet and robe—extrely eye-catching. With her eyes curved and lips curled up, anyone would think she was dressed for a wedding.
"Am I right or what?"
Su Muzhi walked up to Jiang Linyuan, extended her index finger, and lifted his chin. Her face, frad by fox fur, wore a mischievous smile, giving off the vibe of an empress teasing a pretty boy.
"I actually do want her to love it."
The pretty boy fought back, and the effect was devastating!
The empress got angry!
Gave him a kiss!
Then another kiss!
Shen Guoguo watched the two of them, then hurriedly jumped between them to pull them apart.
"How can you do that?! You two aren't even boyfriend and girlfriend! That's not okay!"
Su Muzhi didn't care at all. She chuckled and said:
"Adults' business. Little kids shouldn't interfere."
Damn it! I haven't grown up yet, but when I do, things will change!
Shen Guoguo couldn't beat Su Muzhi, so she could only comfort herself: when she grew up, she'd pay back all the humiliation she'd suffered double-fold!
"Let's go. You've changed clothes, so why are you still standing here?"
Shen Wanyu also walked out of the changing room.
She wore a loose, pure white Daoist robe, stark and clean.
A jade belt cinched her slender waist. She had a delicate nose and small mouth, skin smooth as congealed fat, brows like willow leaves, hair like a dark cloud, and her eyes were cold and solemn.
Love it, love it. My Daoist nun friend.
I want to discuss Daoist teachings with the Departnt Head in the middle of the night!
"Hehe, coming to the Forbidden City Lantern Festival dressed so plainly. No taste at all."
Su Muzhi smiled slyly at Jiang Linyuan.
Shen Wanyu shot her a glance.
"So people think that just by putting on the right clothes, they stand in the right position. How ridiculous."
"Then why don't you wear one, huh? Hehe, could it be that you can't fit into one?"
Shen Wanyu looked at Su Muzhi's chest for a mont, then let out a laugh.
"You haven't changed one bit in that area."
Su Muzhi's face instantly darkened.
What's it to you? Just drop dead already, you crazy bitch!
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