126 The Cheongsams Grace (1/2)
Ye Shuang's choice of outfit was interesting. The cheongsam was traditional Chinese attire, and it was touted as an outfit that could enhance the softness of the female beauty. It was adored even by the international crowd.
However, unlike other articles of clothing, the cheongsam did not have much difference in price due to a limitation of cheongsam manufacturers. Of course, there were still several traditional seamstresses. From the upper echelon of the society to the common folk, there was an occasion for everyone to put on a cheongsam, and the difference in quality could mainly be discerned from the needlework and embroidery. As the founding place for the various schools of embroidery, finding a professional seamstress in Jing Hu City, while not easy, was not too difficult.
With enough money, a cheongsam exquisite enough to trick others was born.
Other than that, Ye Shuang wore simple accessories, a normal pair of silver earring, a sandalwood bracelet, and a hair pin. None of these things were expensive, but since no one would expect people to take sandalwood, which was normally used in prayers, and fashion it into accessories. The natural speculation was that these accessories were transferred down through generation, and the socialite was one who appreciated culture and tradition. Even though the question 'Why did she not wear jade then?' did flash across several people's minds, it was soon overwhelmed by Ye Shuang's gentle and graceful presence.
[What a beautiful young lady. Only a traditional family would be able to produce such a soft, reserved woman.
Ye Shuang was like a vision from the past, a wonderful presence wrapped in silk like she had just walked out from a Chinese painting. Simple yet graceful attire enhanced the soft and kind smile that blossomed on her face.
Luo Mingxin glanced to his side and was not surprised to find that the young master beside him had unconsciously lost himself in her deception. He stood up from the chair in a hurry to greet Ye Shuang like she was someone that deserved such a respectful treatment.
[Does your father know you're so easily tricked by women‽
After a brief conversation between the young master and Ye Shuang, the latter made the introduction for Luo Mingxin. ”By the way, Celebrity Luo just mentioned Miss Ye. Let me make the introduction. This is Miss Ye Shuang, and I believe Celebrity Luo needs no introduction… Hahaha. Who would have thought that someone like Miss Ye also follows celebrity news?”
[Why do this couple share the same name‽ Also, am I imagining this, or is the man implying that knowing me pulls down the taste of her goddess‽
Luo Mingxin finished the remaining glass of wine with a trace of sadness before standing up with a polite smile. ”Nice to meet you. I'm surprised Jing Hu City has someone as beautiful as Miss Ye. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.”
”Jing Hu City is as picturesque as a painting; it is definitely my misfortune to not have been born in such a gorgeous place.” Ye Shuang smiled like she did not hear Luo Mingxin's probing. The brilliance of her performance was almost blinding to Luo Mingxin.
Luo Mingxin pretended to not notice and asked directly, ”Then where does Miss Ye come from?”
Ye Shuang was baffled before a trace of melancholy surfaced between her brows. With a forced smile that was hiding plenty of history, she asked, ”Why don't you guess?”
The young master frowned and surreptitiously pulled on Luo Mingxin, who had more questions, warning him that he had crossed the line. Luo Mingxin almost fainted from frustration due to this man's interruption. [I've not even said anything yet. Why are you so worried‽
According to social manners, pressing on another's privacy was very rude behavior, especially when it was clear that the other person did not want to talk about it. Luo Mingxin had a pretty good idea about how the lady managed to brush over the questions on her background and history. If he did not know about her background, even he would have been tricked by this flawless performance of hers. Since he did not know where the young lady learned such amazing acting skills, he was curious. If someone insisted on knowing her history, how would she avoid it‽
After all, even if China had plenty of traditional families, those who would wear cheongsam on a daily basis were rare. Only old royalty who had survived for generations would insist on such a tradition, and the numbers of such families were dwindling. In fact, one could count them with two hands. Therefore, even though the cheongsam had helped Ye Shuang solve the issue of her inability to purchase branded goods, it could be considered her biggest mistake.
Luo Mingxin was interested to find out how she was going to come up with a 'Ye Family' that had survived for decades already. With a wicked interest, Luo Mingxin ignored the young master and pressed with anticipation, ”If Miss Ye doesn't mind, may we know where Miss Ye's family comes from?”
”Mr. Luo!” The young master was pissed; his whispered warning was filled with dissatisfaction.
Ye Shuang shook her head and smiled to console the young master before sighing. ”What is the point of history when I'm all alone in a foreign land, being a foreign guest? Sometimes, I'm reminded that I have no one around me and…”
The sentence trailed off, and the beauty's pair of eyes were covered with sadness. The young master immediately tried his best to console Ye Shuang and picked a more light-hearted conversation topic.