The simple Western-style staircase seemed to lead directly to a grand hall.
Her hair was simply pinned up with a gold hairpin, and she wore no makeup, but that did not detract from the effect of the ensemble at all.
In this quiet setting, Jiang Lingxi approached Shen Yunqing and smiled as she called out, "Shen Qing."
Shen Yunqing was genuinely stunned for several seconds before raising his hand to grasp the hand extended towards him from beneath the resplendent wide sleeve.
Carl braced himself on a tall green plant nearby, his mouth slightly agape, until he saw the two of them holding hands, finally bringing himself back from the overwhelming shock he had just experienced.
This Dragon Robe, which his grandfather cherished most, had naturally already been admired by him, the most favored grandson.
More than once, in fact.
He even wondered which international supermodel in the current fashion world could bring justice to this clothing, which his grandfather had poured the most effort into.
He considered everyone and felt it would be a challenge for them all.
It wasn’t that he feared they couldn’t embody it but rather sensed they couldn’t control it.
He even wondered if his grandfather would invite that retired supermodel veteran back, but as the grand event approached, there was no indication of his grandfather reaching out to them.
Carl suddenly understood.
His grandfather had already found the perfect person for it!
Jiang Lingxi turned her head to look at Old Master Casuo, who was walking down the stairs.
"Wonderful, really wonderful. I can already imagine the magnificent sight at tomorrow’s closing show."
"Yes, closing." Casuo patted his grandson’s shoulder and then looked at Jiang Lingxi, adorned in the Dragon Robe, his tone full of admiration, "This Dragon Robe has been years in the making. I’m willing to call it the pinnacle of my life’s work. And I have a hunch that I’ll never create something more perfect, nor will I have that much energy again. Not to mention, I’ve found its best presenter. I’m very content now and should be satisfied!"
With that, a lighthearted smile appeared on Casuo’s face, "Lingxi, thank you. From now on, I will have no regrets."
Carl looked at his grandfather’s profile and then at Jiang Lingxi standing in front of him, taking a deep breath and pressing his lips together, silently thanking her in his heart as well.
After the excessively excited emotions subsided, Old Master Casuo quickly seemed a bit weary.
Jiang Lingxi changed back into her clothes and, seeing the situation, took the initiative to say goodbye.
"I really need to rest well today to be ready for tomorrow’s closing show. I won’t keep you any longer; see you tomorrow. Carl, you can see Lingxi and Mr. Shen off."
Carl nodded obediently, "Yes, Grandpa."
Even though Jiang Lingxi had already changed back into her original clothes and tempered her previously extended aura, the impact was so profound that Carl remained perfectly well-behaved while driving the two away.
"I’ll pick up Miss Jiang and Mr. Shen tomorrow. Well, could we exchange contact information so that I can notify you when I’m about to arrive?"
Shen Yunqing silently handed over his phone.
After exchanging contact information, he drove the car a short distance away before stopping by the roadside, took out his phone, and tapped on Kevina’s profile picture.
There were some words he couldn’t hold back anymore.
Kevina looked at the message just received on his phone screen.
Carl: [I seriously think you are not worthy of Miss Jiang?]
Did the kid take the wrong medicine today?
’If I’m not worthy, are you?’ Kevina thought.
But just as he finished typing and before he could send it, the second message arrived.
Carl: [Even if you were lucky enough to catch Miss Jiang’s eye, you’d only be fit for the fate of a male pet!]
Not even half as dignified as Mr. Shen!
Kevina deleted all the text he had just typed and decisively blocked the name ’Carl’ from his contacts.
He’d pull him out of the blacklist once he was over his tantrum.
Carl’s third message didn’t go through, and seeing the notification ’The other party has blocked you,’ he clicked his tongue, "This guy can’t take a joke!"
As she got out of the taxi, Jiang Lingxi looked at the picturesque vacation villa in front of them.
"Nice place to stay."
As she just entered the front door, someone sprang from the nearby living room.
"Sister Lingxi, Mr. Shen."
Jiang Lingxi hugged Changning briefly and glanced around the spacious living room, "Yun Yi isn’t here?"
"He’s at his mom’s place."
Wu Jue heard the commotion and came down from upstairs, twirling Buddha Beads in one hand.
His gaze fell on Jiang Lingxi, and his eyebrows raised slightly.
Changning happened to ask, "Sister Lingxi, why are you still wearing gloves?"
"For warmth." Jiang Lingxi took off the gloves and looked at Wu Jue, who had already walked up to her, "Can you see it?"
"I sensed Wu Hua’s aura." Wu Jue said, looking at the palm Jiang Lingxi extended to him. Her palm had already regained its rosy color, but if looked at closely, the veins beneath the skin still showed faint unhealthy dark purple tones, "You were reckless."
It was this person in front of him, and if not for her unrivaled fortune and virtue, she could not have withstood the increasingly dense death aura surrounding Wu Hua.
For ordinary people, even a slight touch could land them in the intensive care unit.
Jiang Lingxi narrowed her eyes slightly, "She approached me on her own."
"Because she’s anxious." Wu Jue said as he handed over the Buddha Beads, explaining, "It can speed up recovery."
As soon as Jiang Lingxi took it, she felt the warmth spreading from the beads, "What exactly is on her body?"
"The last time we encountered her in the underground ancient tomb in the desert, although it didn’t take her life, after some engagement, I had a vague suspicion about why she left the Changcang Sect and risked exposure."
"The magic she’s been practicing likely has long had issues. Coupled with her untreated heavy injuries, the death aura is now seeping uncontrollably."
Jiang Lingxi still remembered the feeling when she touched Wu Hua’s arm, "Her body was icy; I felt like I was touching ice."
Changning couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up, "Sister Lingxi, you are really brave and dare to touch anything!"
Jiang Lingxi felt the disapproving glances coming from the side, reaching out to push Changning’s thumb down, coughing lightly, "Just a moment of impulse."
Wu Jue glanced at the serenely focused Shen Yunqing, "Since Wu Hua deliberately revealed herself to us, it shows that she can no longer remain calm. But her main target has shifted from quietly contending with me to focusing on the two of you."
Jiang Lingxi fiddled absentmindedly with the Buddha Beads, "Wu Hua is your junior sister, and you know her well. So, what do you think, what methods will she use to deal with Yunqing and me?"
"I speculate: divide and conquer, strike at the heart."
Jiang Lingxi and Shen Yunqing simultaneously frowned.
Is she trying to separate them? Or sow discord between them?
This person perhaps is a bit overconfident!