"Wow, Miaomiao, your Ming Dynasty style outfit is so beautiful..."
At this moment, the Shuiyue Tower was filled with young ladies and gentlemen dressed in Hanfu from various dynasties. They gathered in groups of three to five, admiring each other's Hanfu for the evening.
"Like lotuses emerging from clear water, naturally free from adornment."
A handsome young man in Hanfu, holding a folding fan, looked at Qi Miaomiao in her pink Ming Dynasty Hanfu. She appeared delicate and bright, full of spirit and charm, and incredibly stunning.
"Hehe, Scholar Xu is stealing lines from that poet again to praise someone."
Qi Miaomiao, dressed gorgeously tonight, cast a coquettish glance with her spirited almond eyes at the handsome young man, Xu Wenhao. This drew suppressed giggles from the ladies around them.
However, Xu Wenhao was not embarrassed at all. He closed his folding fan and pointed it at Qi Miaomiao, smiling, "This is called offering flowers to Buddha."
"Get out of here. If you have the ability, compose one yourself."
Qi Miaomiao gave him a dismissive look, not falling for his flattery.
"Alright, Scholar Xu, stop showing off your few poems here."
A woman of exceptional beauty and elegance, dressed in a green veil of shimmering brocade adorned with large peonies, a trailing pink lily scattered flower skirt, a golden thread thin veil of shimmering green, and with her low-hanging hair styled with pearl and jade hairpin, walked over and asked Qi Miaomiao, "Miaomiao, where is Luotang? Why isn't she here yet?"
"Senior Sister."
Qi Miaomiao smiled slightly, "She's still waiting for her lover."
"Lover?"
Upon hearing this, all the young ladies and gentlemen present were astonished.
After all, Gu Luotang was a celebrity in the Huadu Hanfu circle, a modern-day lady of refinement. She was proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was gentle and reserved, recognized as a beauty within the Hanfu community.
When Xu Wenhao and the other young men heard Qi Miaomiao say Gu Luotang was waiting for a lover, they immediately became anxious. "How is that possible? Gu Luotang has always been single, how could she have a boyfriend?"
"Oh, my goddess..."
Many young men were heartbroken.
"Miaomiao, does Luotang really have a boyfriend?"
The beautiful woman named Yang Jinghan asked Qi Miaomiao with great surprise.
"Hehe, no."
Seeing that everyone had taken it seriously, Qi Miaomiao found it amusing, but she said to Yang Jinghan and the others with a smile, "But the person she's waiting for is indeed someone my Senior Sister likes. But you know my Senior Sister, she's never dated and is shy and reserved, so she doesn't dare to confess."
This made Xu Wenhao and the others unhappy. "No way, Luotang actually likes someone? Who is it?"
"Whoever Luotang likes must be very outstanding."
"Who exactly is it that makes Luotang like them? We are very curious..."
The young ladies and gentlemen present were filled with curiosity. After all, Gu Luotang was recognized as a refined lady in the circle, unmatched by anyone. They believed that the man she liked must also be an outstanding person, otherwise, Gu Luotang would never like him.
"Hehe, you all should know him, but I'll keep it a secret for now." Qi Miaomiao winked mischievously, playing coy.
"Oh Miaomiao, who is it? Hurry up and tell us..."
Yang Jinghan and the others tugged at Qi Miaomiao, but the girl refused to say.
Just then, a commotion arose in the long corridor leading into Shuiyue Tower. Many young ladies saw him and immediately showed adoring expressions, "Wow, it's Su Jingchu..."
Looking at the tall man, he had flowing black hair, tied with a hairpin at the crown. A piece of flawless white mutton-fat jade was inserted through it. He was dressed in a white Hanfu. He was incredibly handsome, with a pair of sword-like eyebrows framing starry eyes that shone brightly. His face was angular, his nose high-bridged, and his thin lips naturally curved upwards. His smile gave off a gentle aura.
He held a folding fan in his left hand against his chest, his right hand behind his back in a clasped fist. He held his head high, exuding gentleness and an extraordinary demeanor, as if he had walked out of an ancient drama. His appearance caused the surrounding Hanfu-clad young ladies to gasp in admiration, their faces flushed with adoration as they watched Su Jingchu approaching.
"Su Jingchu, why is he here!"
Qi Miaomiao was surprised to see Su Jingchu from Suzou attending the Hanfu circle event tonight.
"He came this morning. He asked me not to tell you and Luotang, saying it was a surprise for you!" Yang Jinghan said with a smile.
Qi Miaomiao's eyebrows furrowed slightly. She murmured, "Oh no, if Senior Sister brings Yun Ting Ge, Su Jingchu will definitely make things difficult for Yun Ting Ge..."
"Jinghan..."
Su Jingchu, with his elegant demeanor, greeted others along the way and walked into Shuiyue Tower. With his gentle and charming smile, he nodded slightly at Yang Jinghan and Xu Wenhao. Then, he looked at Qi Miaomiao and asked with a smile, "Miaomiao, long time no see."
"Mmm, long time no see..."
Looking at the gentle and refined Su Jingchu, Qi Miaomiao's expression became a little unnatural.
"Miaomiao, where is Luotang? Why haven't I seen her?"
Several equally handsome men were accompanying Su Jingchu. One of them, a man dressed in blue Hanfu, was named Wang Jiawen.
"Luotang isn't here yet?" Su Jingchu also asked.
"Ah, my Senior Sister, not yet."
Qi Miaomiao replied distractedly, "You guys have fun first, I'm going to find my Senior Sister..."
After speaking, she lifted her skirt and quickly left, leaving Wang Jiawen and the others confused, "What's wrong with her?"
Yang Jinghan and Xu Wenhao exchanged glances. They did not tell Su Jingchu what Qi Miaomiao had said earlier but changed the subject with a smile, "Jingchu, why did you suddenly come here to participate in our event?"
Su Jingchu felt that Qi Miaomiao was a bit strange but didn't think much of it. He smiled and said, "I'm planning to hold a Hanfu fashion show in Huadu City, so I came..."
At the entrance of the private villa complex on St. Hall Peak, a car was parked by the roadside. In the back seat sat Gu Luotang.
Tonight, she was dressed even more beautifully and enchantingly. She wore a blue dress, a blue pomegranate skirt, and a blue veil on top, with a cloak made of fine, light yellow silk on her shoulders, perfectly matching the skirt. The skirt was embroidered with white lilies, the white tinged with red, just like her fair and rosy cheeks. Her hair was coiled into a bun on the upper part of her head.
A few hairpin adorned with green gemstones were inserted. Her three thousand strands of dark hair were scattered over her shoulders. Her earrings were also set with green gemstones. The charming swan neck was adorned with a necklace interspersed with pearls and green gemstones, adding much flair to her delicate neck.
Her fair face was complemented by her delicate, soft, rosy lips, which added considerable charm to her fair complexion. Her entire aura was elegant. Thinking of the man she was about to meet, Gu Luotang couldn't help but blush, making her appear even more gentle and captivating, like a young lady about to meet her beloved.
Gu Luotang was also holding a set of Hanfu in her arms, a men's Hanfu she had specially prepared for Wan Yunting to wear tonight. It was the same style as her current outfit.
Therefore, Gu Luotang felt both nervous and excited, shy, wondering if people would think they were a couple when they walked out together with him wearing this Hanfu.
Wan Yunting had just sent her a message, asking her to wait at the entrance of the villa complex. Soon, a silver sedan slowly approached. It was Wan Yunting returning. He got out of the car and dismissed the designated driver.
Over there, Gu Luotang in the car saw Wan Yunting and her heart filled with joy. She quickly pushed the car door open, holding the clothes, and then adjusted her skirt before getting out. She eagerly called out to Wan Yunting, "Brother Yunting..."