19 Dolls
◎BJD Designer◎
Walking deeper into the corridor, there is an even more spacious exhibition hall.
On the circular display stand stood life-size BJD dolls of various shapes and sizes, including male and female figures.
Compared to the exhibition hall, this place is more like a magnificent ball that has been silently paused, with beautiful women dancing gracefully, and the dazzling lights creating a dreamlike fairy tale world.
The woman's clothes were gorgeous and her makeup was exquisite. Xu Huaihuai held the cotton doll and carefully observed the woman's makeup. Her eyes were sparkling like a galaxy, her eyelashes were naturally curled, and even the creases of her double eyelids were exceptionally realistic, as if she would playfully wink at any moment.
I'll fight you tech-savvy people to the death!
Xu Huaihuai held his soft, squishy daughter and thought to himself.
Xu Huaihuai admired them one by one in order, and the more she looked, the more she felt that the distance between people was truly vast.
Some people's hands can only be used for washing their face, eating, and wiping their bottoms, while others' hands can be used for writing poetry, painting, and creating art.
Waaaaah.
Is this right? This isn't right.
Xu Huaihuai stopped in front of a male body.
It has an impeccable face, but compared to other BJDs that are dressed more formally, this male body looks much more casual.
He was only wearing a bathrobe. A very low-cut, deep V-neck bathrobe.
Xu Huaihuai leaned a little closer to take a look.
Defined collarbones, full pectoral muscles, and well-defined abdominal muscles.
The skin texture is incredibly realistic, the body lines are smooth and beautiful, and every detail is meticulously crafted; you can even see the bulges on both sides of the chest lightly covered by the bathrobe.
A BJD with absolutely stunning features!
Xu Huaihuai looked at his hands again. They were long and slender with pink knuckles. This BJD was really something.
My gaze fell on the BJD's tightly fastened belt, which gave it a very ascetic look.
But if you were truly abstinent, you wouldn't wear a deep V-neck dress, would you?
It's quite a contrast.
Suddenly I feel like if I have a daughter, raising a BJD (Browser-Jointed Doll) seems like a good idea too?
But this belt knot seems so familiar.
When Lin Xu entered the exhibition hall, she saw Xu Huaihuai standing very close to booth A6132. She was so engrossed in her observation that she didn't notice anyone approaching.
A6132 has a realistic style, with a very lifelike appearance. The way she stands so intently and cautiously in front of A6132 is like a BJD doll finally getting a chance to observe another of her kind. But does she really need to get that close?
"Sister Huai, what are you looking at?"
Xu Huaihuai was almost startled. She turned her head and didn't notice when Lin Xu had arrived.
"Looking at these dolls?" Xu Huaihuai almost forgot this was Lin Xu's studio, and remembering that she had rejected him three times, she was a little afraid to meet his gaze. Her eyes returned to the bathrobe-clad BJD male doll, and she awkwardly tried to start a conversation, "Where's Xuelu?"
"She went to chat with someone else. Sister Huai, why are you staring at him?"
Lin Xu asked quite calmly, and Xu Huaihuai was a little unsure what he wanted to hear. "Uh... he's quite handsome?"
"It's pretty good-looking?" Lin Xu repeated, "What's so pretty about it?"
Is this an easy question?
This is Lin Xu's studio, and these might be some of his works. It's probably fair to praise them to the skies, since who doesn't want their work to be recognized?
"He's just so handsome! Look at his eyes, they're so bright and expressive, and his eyebrows have such natural, flowing lines. Just looking at his eyes is amazing. And his nose, the bridge, the height and curve are perfect. Uh, his hair is styled so well, it makes you want to touch it..."
"Think hard, you stubborn fool!" Xu Huaihuai thought Lin Xu seemed a little unhappy, her mouth a bit speechless.
The praise wasn't enough; it lacked depth and sophistication.
Is there anything else?
As expected, Lin Xu asked a follow-up question.
With tears in her eyes, Xu Huaihuai continued to search her meager vocabulary, trying her best to craft sentences and prolong her praise, "And then there's the color of his skin, the lines of his muscles, they're all very beautiful, and his outfit, this open yet restrained, casual yet genuine clothing, is also very artistic..."
"How do you like it?"
Whew, Xu Huaihuai breathed a sigh of relief. She must have praised him enough. She nodded quickly, repeating "I like it" three times in a row, "I like it, of course I like it, I really like it."
"So, between him and me, who do you like more?"
Xu Huaihuai's expression froze.
Why did it suddenly become a life-or-death question?
She tried to recall exactly where she had gone astray, and her survival instinct drove her brain to work faster than ever before.
Oh, so you misunderstood the question from the beginning.
It's definitely you!
Xu Huaihuai began to try to salvage the situation, hoping that the examiners would be magnanimous and give the student who made a mistake in understanding the question another chance to retake the exam.
"This guy in the bathrobe, look how disheveled he is, how can he compare to you? My appreciation for him is only very superficial, just a simple appreciation of art. The question you asked is so irrelevant, how can he be compared to you?"
"Really? Didn't Sister Huai just say that his eyes are very bright, his nose is perfect, and his hair is very soft to touch..."
Lin Xu said this with a smile on her face, but Xu Huaihuai had a feeling that a great disaster was about to befall her, and she tried to make amends.
"No matter how bright his eyes are, the highlights are still applied. And his nose, that's artificial, you know. I just prefer my natural nose. His hair only looks smooth and easy to touch. If you actually touched it, the synthetic fibers would be so frizzy."
Lin Xu reached out and gently pinched Xu Huaihuai's cheek. "Liar."
"No, I'm telling the truth. There are so many eyes watching, how could I lie?" There were indeed many eyes around, but they belonged to BJD dolls.
"So, who said they didn't have time tonight?"
"I really have something to do."
"Okay, I'm not angry. Did you enjoy shopping with your sister?"
Knowing that Lin Xu wasn't angry, Xu Huaihuai's expression brightened considerably. "Of course I'm happy! There's even an unexpected surprise!"
"Um?"
"I have a daughter! Look!" Xu Huaihuai held up the cotton doll in her arms for Lin Xu to see.
The cotton doll has pink pigtails and pink eyes.
It's as bright as a pink star, and it feels warm.
"So cute." Lin Xu touched the cotton doll's soft, round hand, her eyes curving slightly. "Our shop offers doll clothing tailoring services. Would you like to try some on?"
"Really? Don't you do nasal base surgery here?"
Lin Xu laughed, "The nasal base also needs to wear clothes."
"So you can also use a sewing machine?" Xu Huaihuai said, then realized something was off.
Ah! It's all because of her constant surfing! Whenever I think of sewing machines, I think of entertainment news stories about so-and-so going to sew.
"If I could operate a sewing machine, would you like me a little more, Sister Huai?"
"Of course, that's a bonus!" A man who can perform nasal base surgery and operate a sewing machine is totally the dream man of anime fans!
Lin Xu replied without hesitation, "Then I'm very good at stepping on things."
Zhong Xuelu was chatting with Ding Yi and the others when she felt like she had forgotten something. After thinking for a while, she finally remembered that she had brought her best friend with her today.
Oh no, it seems she left Xu Huaihuai in the exhibition area.
She searched the exhibition hall but couldn't find Xu Huaihuai, so she sent him a message: "Where are you?"
"Here, here!" Xu Huaihuai peeked out from Lin Xu's private office area.
"What are you doing?"
Her little brother was doodling and drawing, while her best friend stood beside him, her face beaming with excitement.
"Making a new dress for my daughter!"
Zhong Xuelu looked at the cotton doll sitting on Lin Xu's table with a smile, "Oh, how happy the cotton doll is!"
"Wait, Mian has a new dress. Hey? Lin Xu, aren't I your older sister? Why didn't you make me a new dress?"
Lin Xu, who was drawing blueprints, didn't look up. "Sis, your closet is overflowing with clothes."
“That’s true.” Zhong Xuelu thought Lin Xu’s words made sense, so she stopped worrying about it. She pulled Xu Huaihuai aside to whisper, “Huaihuai, what do you think? The exhibition area is amazing, isn’t it?”
"It's quite amazing. So many BJD dolls, and those that are life-size. It must have taken a lot of time and effort to make them."
"Yes, in my aunt's words, our family is doomed. The eldest doesn't want to take the postgraduate entrance exam or the civil service exam, and the youngest doesn't want to take the postgraduate entrance exam or the civil service exam either. He just thinks about children's toys all day long."
"How can it be a children's toy? It's not only children who need dolls. Children who like dolls will grow up eventually, and adults like dolls too."
"Sigh, I think so too, but my aunt doesn't understand. She really wants someone in our family to get on the 'right track.' Although she's not as difficult as some of yours, she's definitely a stubborn and headstrong old lady. And, well, my aunt is like that, hahaha..."
Zhong Xuelu lowered her voice, "Do you know what she said about my dad? She said that my dad only became Lin Xu's mom's toy because he didn't work hard enough. I think my dad is quite happy with that. My aunt is now afraid that my brother will also become a girl's toy. But I feel it's coming soon, it's only a matter of time."
"Hahaha..." Xu Huaihuai poured herself a glass of water. "Why do you say that?"
"Because I feel like he's been up to something lately. Tsk tsk tsk, did you see that mark on the side of his neck? It's not very obvious, but it's probably from a girl kissing him. That's good, being able to become a girl's toy. Xiao Linzi is quite something."
Xu Huaihuai choked on her water, coughing and coughing.
Zhong Xuelu quickly patted her back, "Are you alright?"
"It's okay, it's okay, it's just a little hot."
"It's probably because the temperature control system isn't set up properly, Xiaolinzi, remember to adjust it, it's too hot right now."
Lin Xu checked on Xu Huaihuai for a while to make sure she was alright, then said, "Okay, sis."
"Huaihuai, I should go back soon, otherwise my little Shanzhu will worry. Huaihuai, do you want to come with me? Or do you want to stay a little longer so you don't have to see your relatives when you get back?"
Xiao Shanzhu is Zhong Xuelu's cat, named for its paws resembling small bamboo shoots.
"Then, I'll watch the birth of the doll clothes for a while longer. Snow Deer, you can go back now."
Zhong Xuelu glanced at Lin Xu's progress, "Looks like you're about to start sewing soon, not bad, not bad, it should be a smooth delivery, brother, good luck with the delivery, and remember to deliver my Huai'an home safely after you're done!"
[Author's Note]
Love can transcend dimensions! [heart emoji]
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