Jiang Mianmian felt like she was dreaming.
In my dream, there was a royal motorcade, a royal procession, and a majestic and noble palace slowly approaching.
In a dreamlike state, she seemed to transform into a princess cherished by everyone, surrounded by respectful gazes and warm smiles.
The car Jiang Mianmian was in was spacious and the seats were very comfortable, but she felt extremely uncomfortable and uneasy.
She quietly took out her phone and called Huo Yu.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
There's not much of a time difference between Nanyang and Jiangzhou, only about an hour. Jiang Mianmian checked her watch; Huo Yu should be open for business at the supermarket now.
Sure enough, the chaotic voice on the other end said, "I'm collecting money! There are quite a few customers today."
"Oh... never mind then."
"No!" Huo Junyu quickly grabbed the phone, then glared at the customers and shooed them all out before asking her softly, "What do you need?"
"It's just..." Jiang Mianmian lowered her voice, "I just wanted to talk to you. I feel like this is all unreal, like I'm dreaming!"
Huo Junyu paused, a slight smile playing on his lips.
She must have already received "state guest-level" treatment.
In crucial moments, my dad, this close male friend, really comes through!
"So, do you like this dream?" Huo Junyu asked in a deep voice.
Jiang Mianmian thought for a moment, then said in a soft, sweet voice, "It's a good dream. But without you, I don't like it."
Huo Junyu was scanning the product barcode when he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart. He squeezed the snack packaging of the puffed food so hard that he almost crushed it.
In that instant, it was as if a field of flowers appeared before him, and suddenly, a magnificent sea of flowers bloomed.
Ah Su's voice came through the microphone: "Jiang, it's time to get off the bus!"
Jiang Mianmian agreed, then whispered to Huo Junyu, "Huo Yu, I should get off the bus now. Let's video chat at the same time tonight, don't forget!"
"Oh... um."
Huo Junyu answered reluctantly, then stared blankly at the now-black phone screen for a while before smiling brightly.
The motorcade drove directly into the Grand Palace and stopped in the center of the courtyard.
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Jiang Mianmian slowly alighted from the car. They watched as Asu treated her like an honored guest, and then watched as she didn't even need to go through security and could directly join the tour group.
They just went through layers of security checks, which took nearly two hours!
Gu Zihan was already burning up from the sun, and seeing Jiang Mianmian only made her angrier. She rolled her eyes countless times and muttered under her breath, "Ha, a country bumpkin like her comes to the palace. Luckily, there are no foreign reporters here!"
These words clearly reached Asu's ears.
Asu glanced at her, putting it aside for the moment, and smiled as he looked at Jiang Mianmian, then politely said, "Jiang, your attire is indeed not in accordance with the requirements."
"I'm so sorry!" Jiang Mianmian said with some shame, "Before coming to Southeast Asia, I didn't expect to have the opportunity to visit the Grand Palace, so I didn't prepare..."
"It's alright!" Asu smiled gently, clapped his hands, and immediately someone brought out a set of fine clothes.
"Jiang, these are clothes worn by our former little prince, Princess Sang Qing. You're about the same size as her back then, so you'll have no problem wearing them!"
"What?"
At this moment, everyone present except Jiang Mianmian was extremely shocked.
The maid opened the dress, revealing exquisite hand embroidery, a rich royal blue background with intricate patterns, gold thread inlay, and pearl embellishments—the epitome of luxury.
This isn't just an outfit; it's a work of art!
The students couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, and then looked at Jiang Mianmian with puzzled and surprised eyes.
"This...this is too expensive!" Jiang Mianmian finally managed to control her pounding heart. "How could I wear this..."
"But to enter the palace, one must wear a long gown and a long skirt to cover the arms and legs; this is a royal rule!"
“Sir, please find me a regular set, that will do,” Jiang Mianmian said, glancing at her classmates. “Aren’t they wearing…”
"Oh," Asu paused for a moment, then continued to fabricate a lie without changing his expression, "The clothes they're wearing are specially prepared by the royal family for visiting dignitaries; they're all made in uniform. But you arrived a little late, and the clothes have already been distributed, so this is the only one you can wear!"
Jiang Mianmian was a little confused.
However, to enter the palace, one really has to follow their rules. My T-shirt and jeans outfit is definitely not suitable.
Jiang Mianmian nodded and, led by the maid, carefully carried the clothes into the dressing room next door with a feeling of pilgrimage.
The remaining people looked at each other, somewhat suspicious, but said nothing.
Instead, it was Asu who first explained to everyone: "You students have come all the way from Jiangzhou and are not very familiar with the customs of Southeast Asia. The Grand Palace is a forbidden area, and not just anyone can visit it. If the number of people today does not match the list, His Majesty will blame us for not handling things properly!"
"Sending a motorcade to pick up Student Jiang is our royal family's way of hospitality, and also His Majesty's way of showing his hospitality. His Majesty said that not a single person should be missing from the visit!"
The students laughed, finding the explanation acceptable.
Although Southeast Asia is traditional and conservative, it is also a warm and hospitable place, which perfectly demonstrates the grandeur of the royal family, doesn't it?
While others could understand, a few people felt uneasy and stared at the changing room with gloomy expressions.
When Jiang Mianmian came out after changing her clothes, the students' eyes lit up.
Xu Xiaonuo excitedly ran over and circled around her several times.
"Mianmian, you look so beautiful! You look like a princess in this dress!"
"Ha, a princess?" a shrill voice rang out. "A poor man's appearance is a poor man's appearance. Wearing glass slippers won't make him a princess!"
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