Chapter 74
119 The Troubles of Texas (Part 2)
When the three of them went downstairs to the company's main entrance, they ran into Texas, who had returned after receiving the news.
They all rode in her car to Taigu Plaza, the most bustling commercial district in Lungmen.
The front passenger seat has now become Shi Lei's reserved seat, Croissant and Exusiai have moved to the back. She picked up her phone to ask her boss for the meeting place.
After a moment, he spoke:
"Go to the Victoria Royal Hotel."
This most luxurious hotel in the Core City of Lungmen is a property of the Schwayer Group. Within the entire Core City, it is the second most luxurious building after the Lungmen Guard Department building.
Half an hour later, the vehicle arrived at its destination.
Texas turned the steering wheel to enter the Underground Parking Lot, but was stopped by security personnel who lowered a barrier.
They were all dressed in suits and ties, wielding weapons that looked like batons, and approached, asking sternly:
"Stop! What are you all doing?"
"The boss asked us to meet here. Please wait a moment while I make a phone call to ask."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Emperor's voice came from the right:
"This way."
Shi Lei turned his head and saw the boss, who was wearing a black tuxedo. Because of his short stature, even though his clothes were carefully tailored, there was an inexplicable comical quality to them.
To the Emperor's right stood Miss Beatrix Suiya, dressed in a long black gown. She nodded to the bodyguards at the parking lot Entrance/Exit, signaling them to let her through.
"You may leave now."
Texas let the three of them get out of the car first, while he drove into the parking lot and waited to get back in to meet up with everyone.
Shi Lei walked up to her and waved to greet Miss. Suiya.
Just by standing there without saying a word, she exudes an aura of a wealthy patron.
Especially the purple agate necklace on her chest, it was really big and round.
Without needing any introduction, he knew that Miss Suiya was the client who commissioned this mission.
With so many security personnel on site, and the boss rarely wearing formal attire, it's clear the event was for a gathering of high-society individuals.
"We meet again, Mister Zhongli."
Suiya grinned, revealing a cute little canine tooth. She pointed to the opposite side and introduced:
"The banquet hasn't started yet. You can go to the shop across the street to buy a set of formal attire for your guests. In three hours, at 6:00 PM today, we will be holding a family gathering on the third floor of the Victoria Royal Hotel."
I need you to pose as guests and enter the inner area to protect the safety of all guests. Everything outside will be handled by other security personnel; you don't need to worry about that. No weapons are allowed inside. Is that acceptable?
"Aha, don't worry about that."
Exusiai walked up to Shi Lei with a grin and pointed at him with her left thumb:
"With Zhongli here, we can protect the entire area even without weapons. Leave it to us."
Swire believed in Shi Lei's abilities and nodded, saying:
"Okay, the clothing store has already informed them, you can just go directly there. I'm sorry, I have other things to take care of, so please excuse me."
"Alright, Miss Suiya, take care."
After she left, the Emperor prepared to cross the street:
"Let's go, children."
This job is virtually risk-free. All they have to do is eat and drink at the banquet and keep an eye out for suspicious individuals. If any criminals break into the venue, all the security personnel outside will be held responsible.
Actually Swire only wanted to hire Shi Lei when he approached the Emperor today. However, he didn't want to see Exusiai sleeping in the office all day, so he bundled them up.
The remuneration remains the same, but three additional Messenger will be added.
Swire knew they were a team, so he readily agreed. He even offered to buy custom-made suits to subsidize the expenses of the three Messenger.
The Emperor never imagined that the down-on-his-luck young man would become what he is today.
In just one month, he gained fame in the Lungmen Guard Department and the Lower City, and even spread his reputation to the Wasteland.
After several dozen days of preparation and development, he has now become the highest-paid bodyguard in Lungmen.
The cost of Shi Lei alone is equivalent to the price of an entire Rhine Lab tactical squad. Even so, choosing him still offers the best value for money.
Because Shi Lei can do what the tactical squad can do. What's more, with the group shielding and meteor shower attack, kidnapping hostages is completely useless.
The Emperor's happiness today isn't because he's made more money. He earns astronomical sums every year just from selling albums and merchandise. The sense of accomplishment from turning a white card into an orange card is something he can't explain to outsiders.
The four Messenger followed the shopkeeper across the street and into the clothing store opposite. The store manager, who had already been notified by Beatrix, and his staff warmly greeted them.
"It's too late to do a full custom-made set now; we can only select semi-finished products for processing and manufacturing. We need to take measurements first. This way, please."
The Emperor no longer needed to buy a formal dress; three female and one male shop assistants led Shi Lei and the others into different rooms.
When the female shop assistant took Texas's measurements, she noticed her defined abs and couldn't help but compliment her:
"You have such a great figure, I'm so envious!"
Texas took it as flattery and denied it:
"It's not that exaggerated, I've gained weight recently."
"You call this fat?"
The female shop assistant took two steps back and looked her over carefully, feeling that what she had just said was rather Versailles-like:
"Your body proportions are perfect right now. You would look absolutely stunning in a formal dress."
Texas still didn't believe it, thinking these salespeople were just like salespeople, only saying nice things and never pointing out the customer's flaws.
"Forget about all that, my legs have gotten a little chubby lately. Could you wear stockings with my dress to help slim them down?"
Seeing that she still didn't believe him, the shop assistant explained:
"Why
Hey beautiful, why would I lie to you? Miss Beatrix has already paid for your dress, and I wasn't trying to sell you anything.
Trust me, being slightly chubby is the way to go right now. Most of the nice clothes on the market are fitted. With your current figure, after some adjustments, you'll look just right. If you were any thinner, you'd look too skinny after the adjustments.
After seeing that the other person had finished recording the dimensions in the notebook, Texas didn't say anything more and walked out directly.
As I walked into the corridor, I ran into Shi Lei.
Seeing that she was being ignored, the female shop assistant, seemingly eager to prove her point, chased after her.
Upon seeing the man who had come with her, she surprisingly asked:
"Sir, this is a questionnaire. Do you think it's better for women to have thinner legs or slightly plump legs?"
Shi Lei's expression froze for a moment, feeling that the question was somewhat inexplicable, but he still answered truthfully:
"It doesn't matter, as long as I'm healthy. If I had to choose, maybe being slightly overweight would be better."
If you're too thin, you'll look like you're malnourished.
Upon hearing this, the female shop assistant smiled smugly, thanked him, and then turned and left.
Soon after, Exusiai and Croissant also appeared.
Texas picked out a dress and stood in front of the store mirror, looking at it from left to right.
Whether it was the mirror making her legs look longer or something else, she felt that she was indeed quite good now.
Sigh, why bother losing weight when it's so tiring?
That's it, I won't reduce it anymore.
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120 Just because you're so beautiful
Typically, it takes more than twenty days to receive a high-end bespoke suit. For more complex designs, the wait can be a month or even longer.
Considering that some customers may only receive their invitations a few days in advance and may not be able to wait that long, the merchant will select a similar style based on the measurements and make alterations to make sure the alterations are as seamless as possible.
The dress was delivered close to six o'clock.
Exusiai n't wait and was the first to go in and try on the clothes. The white top with red trim, to be honest, made her look a bit like a waitress at KFC.
Croissant orange, choosing a white top with orange trim, paired with an orange scarf, giving off a youthful and vibrant vibe. Adding some simple jewelry would give her a touch of a wealthy young lady.
Shi Lei was wearing a very standard suit, without any fancy designs. It wasn't particularly eye-catching, but it wasn't bad either; it was quite decent.
Texas went into the fitting room and waited for several minutes before coming out. It wasn't until Exusiai and Croissant repeatedly urged her that she reluctantly emerged.
"Wow..."
This evening gown is absolutely stunning.
The halter neck and off-the-shoulder design perfectly accentuated Texas's delicate collarbones. The black dress contrasted sharply with her fair skin. The silk satin draped over her body was even smoother than Dove chocolate.
A few sequins embellishing the hem highlight the exquisite details. The pure black evening gown is simple and flowing, looking incredibly beautiful. Paired with a subtle, cool elegance in her eyes, she exudes a unique air of sophistication.
Since weapons are not allowed at the venue, Exusiai's musket, Croissant's twin hammers, and Texas's Bronze Sword were left at the clothing store and will be retrieved after the quest is completed.
The Emperor waited outside the store, holding five VIP invitations. It wasn't surprising that such things were present at a family gathering of Suiya's caliber.
"It's almost six o'clock, kids. Let's talk about the situation at the venue as we walk."
The boss arrived here early, had scouted the venue beforehand, and was familiar with the environment.
"After entering the third floor, you'll find the first meeting room. This is where the collateral branches and confidants of the Schwayer family stay, and they have dedicated guards and bodyguards. Whatever happens here is not our responsibility."
Further inside is the second venue, the inner area. Those who can attend are all direct relatives of Patriarch Adams Suiya and important collateral relatives. In addition to them, some high-ranking officials and dignitaries from the Lungmen have also been invited.
One person should stay at the main entrance, and one person on each side of the fire escape. Shi Lei should guard the center. Once inside, you don't need to stand guard passively; you Exusiai, be a little more ladylike when you eat.
"Hahaha, I know, boss."
The Emperor, like a doting father, reminded everyone of important points, and concluded with:
"I know you won't listen no matter how much I say, so just don't cause me any trouble and have fun at the party."
"Received, boss!"
Exusiai raised her left hand, as if she were in a classroom. She was still in the mood to joke around with the Emperor, showing no signs of nervousness.
With Zhongli here today, no matter how big the problem, it's not a problem. Even if a group of thugs armed with heavy weapons forcibly break through the front hall, it would be child's play in front of him.
In just over two months, Exusiai felt like she had been turned into a useless piece of trash who couldn't dodge.
The five quickly arrived at the hotel's main entrance and took the elevator to the third floor. Using their VIP invitations as passes, they successfully entered the second venue after passing through two security checks.
There were already more than twenty people in the room, forming small groups. Just by looking at the distance between them, one could tell the closeness or distance between them.
No need for the Emperor's command
The four men automatically dispersed.
Without weapons, Croissant, a girl Croissant superhuman strength, is the most suitable to guard the main gate. Texas took the initiative to choose the right side, while Exusiai consciously went to the left.
The self-service area features high-end cuisine from all over the world. Some of the specialties are things you can't find anywhere else.
Shi Lei picked up his plate and casually ate a few pieces of finely cut game meat to tide him over. Then he picked up a glass of sweet wine and sat down near the central bar.
Gradually, more and more guests arrived. By 6:30 p. m., there were about 30 or 40 people in the room.
Looking around, the Emperor suddenly jumped onto the bar stool next to him and greeted him with a classic greeting:
Have you eaten?
"I ate some meat, and it tasted pretty good."
"You've been with the company for over two months now. How are you feeling? Are you getting along well with everyone?"
Shi Lei picked up the sweet wine and took a small sip, not forgetting to keep an eye out for suspicious individuals.
"It's great, there's no barrier between us. I really like the company atmosphere, it's like a big family."