Chapter 247: Yuan Shen's First Hanfu Experience
“This cos clothing store was opened by my brother. After I graduated, I had nowhere to go, so I came to work for him. My parents make Hanfu; they’ve been doing it their whole lives and are quite famous in Suzhou,” the shop assistant, or rather, the young boss, led Jiang Shu and Zhang Yuanying to a storefront not far from the cos clothing store.
Compared to the cos clothing store, this storefront was undoubtedly brighter and more magnificent, filled with dazzling Hanfu. Not to mention Zhang Yuanying, who was seeing them for the first time, even Jiang Shu was almost overwhelmed.
“Please take a look and see which set you like. I can make the decision to rent them to you,” the young man, who had transformed from a shop assistant to the young boss, waved his hand at the other shop assistants and said to the two with a smile.
“I don’t need one. It’s mainly for Xiao Yuan,” Jiang Shu said, pointing at Zhang Yuanying.
“Alright,” the young boss didn't mind and continued to look at the two with a smile.
Zhang Yuanying was so overwhelmed by the dazzling array of Hanfu that she didn't know where to start.
“Can you recommend some for me?” Zhang Yuanying turned to the young boss and asked.
At this moment, the young boss beckoned to a shop assistant.
Although she didn't get close, the shop assistant still heard their conversation.
“The customer is tall and slender, so I recommend a Mamian skirt,” the shop assistant said, taking down a black and red Xuan-colored Mamian skirt. “The Mamian skirt is one of the most representative types of Hanfu and is very suitable for tall customers.”
Zhang Yuanying looked at this Mamian skirt, which was not overly complicated but had a visual effect that was no less impressive than any other Hanfu. Her eyes shone like the Ultraman Tiga she had just cosplayed.
“I’ll try it on!”
“Alright, what size do you wear?”
Zhang Yuanying and the shop assistant went to get the Mamian skirt together.
Jiang Shu and the young boss stood in place, waiting.
After a while, Zhang Yuanying, having changed her clothes, appeared before Jiang Shu.
The Xuan-colored Mamian skirt was already a high-waisted modern Hanfu, which perfectly showcased Zhang Yuanying’s long legs.
Paired with a white sheer V-neck long top, and the Xuan-colored Mamian skirt, her entire being exuded a feminine heroism.
“President Oppa, how is it?” Zhang Yuanying lifted the hem of her skirt, spun around in front of Jiang Shu, and asked with an eager expression.
“It’s very good, but your makeup can be adjusted to be sharper and more aggressive,” Jiang Shu commented.
“No problem,” Zhang Yuanying nodded happily. “How much is this set?”
“Since you two are just going to Zhuozheng Garden for a photoshoot, I won’t charge too much. Two hundred will be fine,” the young boss said with a smile.
The shop assistant on the side looked like she wanted to say something but was stopped by the young boss’s gaze.
“Then thank you,” Jiang Shu replied with a laugh.
“It’s about helping each other,” the young boss was almost bursting with laughter inside.
Which celebrity endorsement doesn’t start at six or seven figures? What did his family put in? A small rental service, that’s all.
He was winning big, alright?
“Get her a pair of high heels too.”
“The store has them.”
Soon, at the young boss’s signal, the shop assistant came over with a pair of white high heels.
Jiang Shu glanced at them. It seemed that all the Mamian skirts paired with high heels he saw online were this style?
“I’m ready!” Zhang Yuanying, having changed back into her clothes, came skipping back, holding a bag.
Although it was a rented outfit, Zhang Yuanying was as happy as if she had bought a new bag.
Looking at Zhang Yuanying in front of him, Jiang Shu suddenly felt a sense of accomplishment, like he had earned money to buy something for his younger sister.
What the hell?
Jiang Shu couldn't help but blink.
The last time he felt this way was when he bought something for Liu Zhimin…
Thinking of Liu Zhimin, Jiang Shu’s eyes darkened.
He was young and ignorant back then.
“Let’s go,” with a shift in his thoughts, Jiang Shu came back to his senses and said to Zhang Yuanying.
“Yes~”
…
After washing up at the hotel, Jiang Shu changed into a casual outfit that matched Zhang Yuanying’s Mamian skirt set, then went to Zhuozheng Garden with Zhang Yuanying.
The tickets were seventy yuan each. After buying two tickets, they successfully entered the garden.
Photographer?
The production team paid for it themselves!
Although they had won the three thousand yuan prize for Mission Four through the comic con, it wasn't enough for them to spend. They hadn't even earned enough for tomorrow's hotel fees yet!
Originally, when they were outside, they thought there wouldn't be many people inside because there was no queue, but after entering, Jiang Shu realized it was his illusion.
“So many people!” Zhang Yuanying exclaimed like Zhou Xun.
Jiang Shu didn’t speak, but his eyes were also looking at the dense crowd.
Black, white, yellow…
People of all races could be seen in the garden.
There were also many girls wearing Hanfu taking photos next to various scenic spots.
Seeing this, Jiang Shu silently pulled out his phone.
“Xiao Yuan, do you want to take a picture?”
Zhang Yuanying, who was busy taking various photos with her phone, immediately stopped when she heard this.
“Can I?”
Her two big eyes were sparkling.
“Of course.”
Zhang Yuanying excitedly put away her phone, found a spot next to the entrance courtyard, stood still, pouted her lips, and made a V-sign with her fingers covering both sides of her eyes.
The pose was ready. Jiang Shu picked up his phone and aimed it at Zhang Yuanying.
When he was dating Liu Zhimin, they used to go out and play together, and his photography skills improved by leaps and bounds under Liu Zhimin’s constant complaints. Now, he was completely proficient and could take the photos girls wanted.
But unfortunately, the girl who used to complain about him every day was no longer by his side.
Jiang Shu got distracted again. Zhang Yuanying didn't notice Jiang Shu’s expression. When she saw him put down his phone, she immediately leaned in.
She tapped the album icon in the bottom left corner of the screen and enlarged the photo she had just taken.
“President Oppa, your photos are really good.”
“They’re all thanks to my ex-girlfriend’s training,” Jiang Shu said faintly.
Zhang Yuanying was stunned when she heard this. She subconsciously looked at the cameraman, but then raised her hand and patted her head.
“I forgot that President Ouni, you’re not an artist anymore. I was still thinking the photography teacher was still filming,” Zhang Yuanying muttered.
“Hahaha, professional habit?” Jiang Shu immediately laughed, interrupted by her.
“Yes,” Zhang Yuanying nodded, leaning closer to Jiang Shu. “Who was your ex-girlfriend? Was she pretty?”
“She was a very nice person, and very beautiful too,” Jiang Shu said with a smile.
“I see,” Zhang Yuanying nodded with a “realization.” She was purely asking something she already knew. She knew very well who Jiang Shu’s ex-girlfriend was.
“Then do you still like her?”
Jiang Shu raised his eyebrows at her question, his suspicious gaze falling on Zhang Yuanying.
“You’re so interested in her, is that right?”
“Ahem, isn’t this just caring about President Oppa’s relationship status?”
“Hehe,” Jiang Shu looked at Zhang Yuanying and sneered. “Do you know who my ex-girlfriend is?”
Zhang Yuanying’s heart skipped a beat.
“How could I? I didn’t even know you had an ex-girlfriend!”
Jiang Shu had a look that said, “You think I believe that?”
Zhang Yuanying gave an awkward laugh.
“President Oppa, let’s not stand here anymore. Shall we go inside and have a look?”
“Hehe.”