47 Chapter 47- Suits, courtesy of Xiao Nai (1/2)

Nothing could have prepared the tailor's for the circus that descended upon them. Had they been fully cognizant of just how hectic the afternoon was going to be, then maybe they'd have taken an extended lunch. As it was...

”Hey Beautiful.” Mei flashed a winning smile.

”Give me your store's best suit.” Ban Shan was more direct and with one line, the gloves came off.

”No! If there's only one, give it to me.” Mei stepped in front of Ban Shan and employed his charm.

”Give it to me!” Yong Hou pushed them both out of the way as all three barrelled towards the bewildered assistant.

”Should we go to a different store?” Xiao Nai turned to Wei Wei. He was (almost) sure that she would feel uncomfortable with the three hooligans; however, his effort to save her any embarrassment was in vain, as Wei Wei eagerly joined the fray.

”Please, also choose a suit that would fit this gentleman.”

Tugged along by Wei Wei, Xiao Nai had a moment to wonder just how things had come to this. He was sure that he'd left the office with four grown men and a mature woman yet here he was watching those same 'adults' jump and climb all over each other in a useless competition. Did they not understand how suits work? Did they seriously think the same style of suit would fit each of them? Reining them in seemed like climbing a tree to catch fish (A/N: climbing a tree to catch a fish = pointless.) so rather than waste his energy, he held his peace and sat on the lounge to wait for the mania to pass (A/N: I almost wrote ”he bit his tongue” and given the connotation of that phrase in Chinese literature it would have completely changed the atmosphere of the scene! lol.). When Wei Wei sat next to him, he stretched an arm over the back of the lounge and lightly played with the back of her blouse.

”You're not trying one on?” Wei Wei turned to him and Xiao Nai was struck once more with how guileless her expression was. It was gratifying to note her disappointment that he wasn't joining the others in their impromptu fashion parade.

”I have several suits. I don't need to buy any for the time being.” And he could sit with her rather than stand in a change room by himself.

They sat like this for a few minutes, talking about inconsequential matters until the doors to the change rooms opened. Hao Mei, Yu Ban Shan and Qui Yong Hou stepped out, posing in front of Xiao Nai and Wei Wei. All three were wearing the same suit, however Hao Mei's individual style was evident in comparison the other two. Mei looked his older brothers over before shaking his head at them.

”I advise you guys not to wear the same style as me. It will only highlight your shortcomings.”

”You're just afraid my manly body will make you look like a wimp.” Ban Shan tugged at his jacket and missed Wei Wei leaning to whisper in Xiao Nai's ear.

”Did he look in the mirror before coming out?”

Xiao Nai bit back a smile.

”Stop fighting you two. This type of suit looks best on mature men like me. Change into something else you two.” Yong Hou smoothed a hand over his hair, preening with satisfaction.

As if choreographed, Mei and Ban Shan sneered at him. Rather than argue the matter himself, Mei turned to the most impartial judge they had available. They'd have had no chance of getting a straight answer out of her had Xiao Nai been trying on a suit as well, but as it was, surely Wei Wei could manage to clear the matter up for them.

”Saosan, you be the judge. Who is the most handsome one?”

Wei Wei stood, clasping her hands behind her back as she looked the three men over. ”Why do you guys have to wear the same style?”

”It has to be the same style. This way you'll be able to see who is the best-looking.” Duh. Mei rolled his eyes.

Unable to help himself, Xiao Nai cast his eyes upwards, beseeching the heavens for a divine intervention. Or a lightening strike. Was this seriously what a trip suit shopping had degenerated to? A beauty competition?

”You're all very handsome... however I don't think that you guys should wear the same style. People will think they're wholesale suits.” Xiao Nai mentally commended his furen's diplomacy even as he wished she would just give them an answer that they could fight over while he used it as an excuse to drag her away from their influence.

”How can we all be handsome? You'll have to rank us first, second and third,” Ban Shan pointed to himself, then Mei and finally Yong Hou, who promptly whacked him on the back of the head.

”Saosan, take note of this thing called sophistication.” He gestured to himself while Ban Shan laughed sarcastically.

”You have to be honest, Junior. Is it that difficult to speak the truth?” While he wasn't all that invested in her answer, Mei couldn't help needling Wei Wei a bit more. It wasn't just about teasing Old Man Yu or Monkey anymore... he now had a sister that he needed to torment as well.

Wei Wei hemmed and hawed, trying to avoid answering. ”The truth? Let me gather my thoughts....” Her words trailed off as the fourth change room opened and KO stepped out. Unlike the others, he had chosen a different design in a stark black that suited him perfectly. Wei Wei froze, wide eyed. ”Senior KO is so handsome...”

Xiao Nai shifted in his seat to get a look at Wei Wei's face. The shock and utter appreciation on her face made a hard lump form in his stomach and he frowned. Was this jealousy? Almost like heart burn? Hmm. He definitely wasn't a fan. Fortunately for his stomach, the hacker was well and truly taken by the man who held his complete attention.

”Why are you looking at me?” The others could have been invisible for all the attention that KO gave them.

Mei tsked at him. ”Your collar isn't straight. Honestly. You wear it sloppily, but you still look so good. You can't unbutton the second button of this suit. That's so tacky.” His tone and words were nagging, but Mei's finger's were gentle as he resettled the suit collar and did the button up for KO.

”Why? I don't really understand.” KO looked at Mei for an explanation, ignoring the sharpness of Mei's tongue.

”It doesn't matter anyway.” Mei sighed before smiling at KO. ”You're good looking anyway.”

The forgotten four watched the couple as KO submitted to Mei's fussing. Ban Shan shrugged.