The latter was finally satisfied. He put the straw hat back on and then took Chu Yuan's hand and walked confidently down the street, ignoring the stares of those around them.
He took her to a three-story clothing store.
"What are we doing here?" Chu Yuan asked, puzzled. To avoid giving herself away, she thought, "Aren't we just having a tailor come to our house to make clothes lately?"
Huo Jin insisted on pulling her inside without saying a word, and slammed a sign on the counter, saying, "I'm here to pick up the clothes I ordered a while ago."
The shopkeeper's face changed as soon as he saw the sign.
Then, he flattered and said politely, "Yes, yes, it's an honor to have you here. Everything is ready. We'll send someone to find it for you right away. Please have some tea and wait a moment."
Huo Jin pulled Chu Yuan upstairs.
Once upstairs, you'll discover a hidden gem: not only is there a relaxation area for resting and enjoying tea, but also fitting rooms and a windmill screen that rotates in the breeze—all elegant and charming.
Huo Jin did not stay on the second floor, but led Chu Yuan to the third floor.
The third floor is decorated in an even more luxurious style, essentially a private, secret space.
There are also fitting rooms, which are quite large and have small tatami mats.
Chu Yuan found it intriguing. "What, does someone get tired of trying on clothes and take a nap before leaving?"
Huo Jin looked at her with a half-smile, said nothing, and circled her index finger around her thumb.
His eyes were very dark, and I couldn't tell what he was thinking.
A short while later, the shopkeeper, accompanied by a waiter, brought up all the clothes that Huo Jin had ordered, which were piled up in four trays.
"Please enjoy your meal, esteemed guest. We'll be leaving now." They put it down and left without lingering for even half a second.
Chu Yuan only saw a bunch of pink and silky fabrics stacked together. Curious, she tore off one piece to take a look, only to discover that they were all—bellybands!
They came in all sorts of colors and patterns, some embroidered and some plain, in various styles; just looking at them was enough to make one blush and their heart race.
Chu Yuan took a step back, alarm bells ringing in her mind—
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