Yujin could already predict that as soon as Misty Orchid appeared in Liyue, it would cause quite a stir!
The market might even undergo a huge change because of Misty Orchid!
The more Yujin studied the design, the more shocked she became.
Whoever designed Misty Orchid was an absolute genius!
Yujin gazed at Fang Xun with her beautiful eyes, then asked curiously, "Fang Xun, where did you get this design?"
"This is undoubtedly the work of a master. No one in all of Liyue could design an outfit like this."
Before Fang Xun could answer, Ningguang spoke up beside him. "Auntie Yujin, Brother Fang Xun drew Misty Orchid himself!"
"I was right there watching him draw it, stroke by stroke!"
Little Ningguang's voice brimmed with delight.
After all, Fang Xun had earned such high praise from Yujin.
Ningguang was genuinely happy for him.
Yujin was even more astonished by the answer.
She couldn't believe Fang Xun had designed Misty Orchid himself.
This foreigner was clearly no ordinary man!
Fang Xun steered the conversation elsewhere and asked Yujin, "So, can you make it?"
Yujin looked over the sketch of Misty Orchid again, then said, "It'll be a challenge, but I should be able to make it."
Reassured by Yujin's answer, Fang Xun said solemnly, "Then I'll have to trouble you with it. It's Ningguang's new outfit, after all."
Yujin nodded. "Don't worry. Leave it to me."
"I feel for that girl Ningguang, too, so I'll make sure to handle this carefully."
After a pause, Yujin continued, "Besides, even if you're heartless toward me, I can't be heartless toward you. We did share a wonderful night together, after all."
"Don't worry. I'll treat Misty Orchid with the same care and tenderness I'd give our child."
As Yujin teased him, Fang Xun couldn't help raising an eyebrow.
This woman was far too good at flirting...
Probably only the sly foxes over in Inazuma could keep up with her.
Little Ningguang, still innocent and inexperienced, didn't understand Auntie Yujin's suggestive jokes.
Her bright, beautiful eyes blinked again and again as she looked from Fang Xun to Yujin.
Did grown-ups always talk so strangely?
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Yujin stopped teasing Fang Xun and got to work with the design.
Since Fang Xun had drawn a simplified version of Misty Orchid, making it wouldn't take several long months.
And with Yujin's excellent tailoring skills,
the outfit was finished smoothly around noon.
Fang Xun looked over the Misty Orchid Yujin had made.
It was much as he'd imagined.
That was proof of Yujin's skill.
When Ningguang saw the outfit, her eyes lit up and she looked as if she'd found a treasure.
Clearly,
she'd fallen in love with it at first sight.
"Brother Fang Xun is amazing! You designed such a pretty outfit!"
"And Auntie Yujin is so skilled. This outfit looks really nice!"
Ningguang couldn't help exclaiming.
Children always said whatever came to mind, and she truly thought the outfit was beautiful.
Yujin handed it to Ningguang and spoke gently. "Little Ningguang, hurry and try it on. Let Auntie see how it fits and whether it needs any adjustments."
Yujin's expression was tender.
Perhaps because she had a daughter of her own, she felt such affection for Little Ningguang.
Fang Xun gently patted Ningguang's head and said softly, "Go put on your new outfit and see how it looks."
Ningguang nodded obediently, then nervously and carefully carried Misty Orchid into the dressing room.
A short while later,
Ningguang emerged, wearing Misty Orchid.
Fang Xun heard her and looked up.
The Little Ningguang before him seemed like a completely different person from the girl he'd first met.
They said clothes made the man, and it was absolutely true.
Ningguang had always been fair and lovely, but her rough, plain clothes had buried her radiance under a thick layer of dust.
Now that she wore Misty Orchid, her beauty shone at once.
Anyone who saw Ningguang now would be amazed by the girl.
Little Ningguang was fair, quiet, and well-behaved.
She also had a unique air about her,
a quality she'd been born with.
Just one look at her was enough to make her unforgettable!
Yujin nodded in satisfaction at how the outfit looked on Ningguang.
Ningguang was a little beauty in the making. When she grew up, she'd surely be breathtaking.
Then Yujin brought over a mirror for Ningguang to see herself.
When Ningguang saw her reflection,
she was completely stunned.
She couldn't believe the girl in the mirror was her!
Ningguang had always thought of herself as an unremarkable child,
the kind of girl people would quickly forget if they saw her in a crowd.
But now, the girl in the mirror had a distinctive beauty.
Even Ningguang herself was amazed.
Deep down, she knew Misty Orchid was what had changed her.
Little Ningguang instinctively felt
that such a beautiful, exquisite outfit had to be carefully protected.
It would be such a shame if it got damaged.
That made her look stiff and nervous,
so much so that even walking made her anxious and cautious.
After all,
Ningguang had always worn rough, plain clothes.
Now that she was wearing something so exquisite, her first reaction was worry—
worry that she might ruin Misty Orchid.
Fang Xun couldn't help laughing at how adorable Ningguang looked.
He was happy for her, but deep down, he also felt a pang of sadness.
The girl's home life had been so difficult that now she treasured her new clothes this much.
Fang Xun crouched down and ruffled Ningguang's hair, his face full of affection.
"Little girl, don't be afraid to walk around. Your Auntie Yujin made this outfit to last."
"And if it ever wears out, we can just have another one made. Don't worry so much, all right?"
Fang Xun's reassurance helped Ningguang relax a little.
She looked at him gratefully and thanked him earnestly. "I understand. Thank you, Brother Fang Xun!"
"I really, really love this outfit."
Little Ningguang didn't know how else to express her joy and gratitude,
so she just kept thanking him.
"You're my little secretary. Of course I should treat you well." Fang Xun lightly tapped Ningguang on the nose and spoke casually.
His words made Ningguang's eyes grow a little misty.
She was easily touched, after all.
Something that might seem like an insignificant, heartwarming gesture to others could stay with Ningguang for a long time.
Fang Xun really was so very good to her.
Ningguang could feel it clearly.
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