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The phone hangs up.

Shu Zi held her phone and sat quietly on the carpet for a while.

Sunlight fell on the champagne-colored skirt, making it sparkle.

Fang Ran is right. She has nothing to panic about. Let things take their natural course.

She took a deep breath, got up from the carpet, changed out of her dress, and hung it back in the dressing room.

At four o'clock in the afternoon, the doorbell rang, and the professional styling team arranged by Gu Yan arrived at Yunqi Platinum Yue on time.

Shu Zi had changed into a light gray silk loungewear outfit and was sitting cross-legged on the carpet, casually scrolling through her tablet.

Hearing the bell, she put down her tablet, got up, and opened the door.

Three or four people stood outside the door, carrying professional bags with understated logos, dressed impeccably and meticulously.

The well-dressed woman in the lead smiled and spoke:

"Hello Ms. Shu, this is Eva. Mr. Gu arranged for us to come and prepare your look for tonight."

"Please come in."

Shu Zi stepped aside, turned and went into the bedroom, where she took off the champagne-colored dress and put it on again.

When she stepped out of the bedroom again, Eva and her team were ready.

Eva asked her to sit down in front of the makeup mirror, carefully examined her face shape and skin texture, and asked about the nature of the occasion that evening before opening the silver box full of bottles and jars.

"Miss Shu has such great skin and such well-defined features."

As Eva applied her pre-makeup moisturizer, she spoke softly, her movements gentle and precise:

"Tonight's styling direction is elegant and sophisticated, matching your own temperament and the style of the dress. We will focus on highlighting your strengths without excessive embellishment."

Shu Zi closed her eyes and hummed in agreement, feeling the brush and fingertips gently caressing her face.

The next few hours passed quietly within a professional process.

Makeup, hairstyling, and final touches.

The reflection in the mirror gradually blended perfectly with the dress, looking elegant and stunning, as if it were meant to be that way.

At 6:20 p.m., the entire styling was completed.

Shu Zi stood in front of the full-length mirror.

The girl in the mirror wore a champagne-colored dress that accentuated her slender figure. Her makeup was exquisite but not overdone. Her long hair was loosely tied up, with a few wisps of hair falling lazily. Her pearl earrings gleamed with a warm luster.

She looks elegant and graceful, with an unconscious, uniquely "Shuzi" air of delicate nobility.

She was very satisfied.

After the styling team left, the living room returned to silence.

Shu Zi glanced at the time and was about to send Gu Yan a message when the doorbell rang.

Shu Zi's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason. She took a deep breath and went to open the door.

Gu Yan stood outside the door.

He had changed into a formal black suit, the tailored fit making his figure appear even taller and more slender. His tie was tied meticulously, and his eyes were cool and aloof. He held a small, exquisite velvet box in his hand.

The moment he saw Shu Zi, his gaze clearly froze, a distinct look of amazement flashing across his eyes before turning into a deeper, surging ink-black.

His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. "Very beautiful," he murmured.

Shu Zi's cheeks flushed slightly, but she forced herself to remain calm and raised her chin slightly: "Of course."

A second later, "Wait, what do you mean by that! Wasn't I pretty before?"

Gu Yan was amused by her sudden question, and a low laugh escaped his throat, magnetic and pleasant.

He stepped inside, gently closing the door behind him, and walked towards her step by step. His tall figure slowly loomed over her, and the faint scent of pineapple enveloped her.

The two suddenly closed the distance between them, and Shu Zi subconsciously took half a step back, her back gently pressing against the wall of the entrance hall, her heartbeat suddenly becoming erratic.

Gu Yan lowered his gaze and stared at her, her image clearly reflected in his dark eyes.

His gaze slowly traced her delicate features, her fair and radiant skin, finally settling on her slightly pursed lips, his voice low and tender:

"You've always been beautiful."

He paused, his gaze returning to her eyes, "But tonight, she was exceptionally stunning."

As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly raised his hand, holding the small velvet box in his palm, and handed it to her.

"For you."

Shu Zi's gaze fell on the velvet box, her heart stirred slightly, and she hesitated before raising her hand to take it.

Her fingertips touched the cool velvet, and she gently lifted the lid of the box.

Inside lay a delicate diamond collarbone chain.

The chain is delicate and exquisite, with a small teardrop-shaped diamond set in the center. Its warm luster is understated and elegant, perfectly complementing the shoulder and neck lines of the strapless dress and making her beautiful collarbone even more exquisite.

"I noticed this morning that the walk-in closet was missing some matching accessories, so I had someone prepare some at the last minute."

Gu Yan looked down at her. "It suits your dress perfectly."

Shu Zi held the box, her eyelashes fluttering slightly. She looked up at him, her tone straightforward and willful, with a touch of self-righteous arrogance:

"Then help me put it on."

Gu Yan's eyes suddenly lit up with a smile, and his voice was soft and pleasant: "Yes, I would be more than happy to."

He took the box and gently twirled the delicate chain between his fingertips.

His tall figure bent down slightly, deliberately accommodating her height.

Shu Zi obediently raised her hand and swept all her hair behind her shoulder, revealing a section of her fair and delicate neck. The beautiful lines of her collarbone were clear and captivating under the warm light.

The man's warm breath brushed against my skin, bringing a slight tingling sensation.

Shu Zi subconsciously tensed her back, her fingertips secretly clenching the hem of her dress, trying to appear calm, but her ear tips were bright red.

Gu Yan moved with the utmost gentleness, the cool chain brushing against his skin as it wrapped around the back of his neck. He lowered his eyes, focusing intently on fastening the tiny clasp.

Occasionally, their fingertips would unintentionally brush against the side of their necks, causing both of them to pause slightly.

A moment later, the clasp closed.

"alright."

Gu Yan straightened up, slowly took half a step back, and his gaze fell on her neck.

The teardrop-shaped rhinestones are set in the center of the collarbone, shimmering softly under the light, gentle yet understated.

"It suits you perfectly."

His voice was low, with a slight hoarseness at the end, and his tone was straightforward, yet filled with undisguised longing.

Shu Zi gently caressed the cool diamond with her fingertips, her ear tips still tinged with a faint blush.

She cleared her throat, her face serious, maintaining the air of an examiner, both noble and arrogant:

"Good eye, and you're dedicated to your work; that's a plus for you."

She paused, then added, "Out of ten points, you only have one!"

Gu Yan smiled, his eyes filled with doting affection: "Yes, thank you, Examiner Shu. I will continue to score points."

As he finished speaking, he leaned slightly forward, his tall shadow gently enveloping her.

"but……"

His breath drew near, and the crisp scent of cedar enveloped him.

"Since we've earned extra points, is there a reward?"

Shu Zi's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she subconsciously looked up: "What reward do you want?"

"for example……"

Gu Yan slowed down his movements, inch by inch, slowly getting closer.

The distance between them suddenly closed, and his warm breath brushed against the corner of her lips, the action restrained yet ambiguous.

He clearly did nothing, yet his actions were full of brazen probing.

His gaze fell, sweeping over her slightly pursed lips, his eyes darkening, and his Adam's apple bobbed very slightly.