"Everyone, take your places-"
Late that night, instead of falling asleep as usual, the villa was alive with upbeat music and bustle.
Xie Mi's voice came through the living room speakers, with something of an MC's flair.
"Next up is our pajama showcase. Let's welcome contestant number one!"
At Xie Mi's command, even livelier music blasted from the speakers.
To the powerful drumbeat, Liu Woxing came down the stairs in a two-piece silk pajama set, made a circuit of the living room to show it off, then took a seat on the sofa.
After her came Yu Jinche in black polka-dot pajamas. The young man's gold-rimmed glasses had been replaced with black frames, making him look even more sweet and harmless. He likewise made a circuit before sitting down.
Next was Lai Bingxuan in a vintage-style white nightdress. Refreshed after her hot bath, she even made a bold declaration during her showcase. "There's no way I'm losing tonight!"
"What a joke."
Qiu Chengye emerged in black pajamas with a subtle gold pattern, not forgetting to mock Lai Bingxuan. "That nightdress makes you look like an elementary school kid, and you still have the nerve to talk tough."
Lai Bingxuan calmly raised a hand to her ear and asked elegantly, "Was that a dog barking?"
Next came a heavyweight guest.
Shen Yeqing came downstairs in what passed for one particular province's official attire: an extra-thick set of black, fleece-lined quilted pajamas. With both hands tucked into his pockets, he looked supremely relaxed.
While everyone else had made a circuit like models, he wandered around the living room like a neighborhood loafer.
Three people on the sofa watched, dumbfounded. Only Liu Woxing looked on longingly.
"I really want a set..."
Lai Bingxuan said, "Liu Woxing, you've got some pretty unique taste."
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