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Shang Song practically fled back to the 88th floor.

Xie Jing was still in the study.

He patted his round belly, kicked off his slippers, threw himself onto the sofa, and sprawled out in a comfortable "big" shape.

The sofa was large and soft, almost completely enveloping him. If you didn't look closely, you would think he had "melted" into the sofa, with only his belly bulging and heaving.

After a few seconds, he took out his phone, opened the group chat, and started typing rapidly.

Shang Song: @Are you all awake yet?! Are you ready to leave?! Give me your estimated arrival time! [Kitten banging drums.jpg]

Shang Song: Important Reminder! Just take a taxi to the main entrance of Genting Highlands! Do NOT go inside! Message me when you arrive! I'll come down to meet you! Remember, do not go inside! [Serious cat emoji.jpg]

A few minutes after the message was sent, responses began to appear.

Boss: Just left the lab! On my way back to the dorm! I'll shower and change right away! I need to be in the best possible condition to meet Professor Xie! I expect to arrive at the palace around 4 PM! [Hands clasped together]

Boss: The main entrance, right? Got it! By the way, why can't we go in? Are the guards at the gate not letting us in?

Third brother: [Image: A bowl of empty white porridge] I'm just finishing the last bowl of white porridge. I guarantee I'll have to hold onto the wall to get to the top of the mountain! I'll arrive around 4 o'clock too!

Second brother: Busy!

Second child: [Image: Shen Yan wearing a light-colored sweater and beige trousers in front of a fitting room mirror]

Second child: I'm getting some new clothes for my Yan Yan! He doesn't have enough clothes! Does this outfit look good on my Yan Yan?

Second brother: Then Yan Yan and I will also arrive at four o'clock!

Shang Song: @Boss, it's not that the security guards wouldn't let me in, it's that Professor Xie's place isn't the same as the other side; he has his own entrance and elevator.

Boss: A separate entrance and elevator? Got it, this is a world I'm not worthy of understanding. [Shocked cat.jpg]

Second child: [Images][Images][Images][Images][Images][Images]

Several photos of Shen Yan trying on clothes from different angles.

Second son: Hey! Where is everyone? Are you all blind?! Can't you see the picture I posted? Does my Yan Yan look good in this outfit? Give me a straight answer! [Angry][Angry][Angry]

Boss: ...

Third brother: ……

Shang Song: ...

Immediately, no one in the group wanted to talk to Xu Zhao anymore.

At that moment, a slight sound came from the direction of the study.

Xie Jing was carrying an empty porcelain cup as he walked from the study toward the kitchen island.

He was wearing light gray loungewear, with his hair loosely hanging over his forehead, looking very casual and relaxed.

As soon as Shang Song saw him, he jumped up from the sofa and rushed towards Xie Jing barefoot without even putting on his slippers.

"Xie Jing! Are you done with your work?" He asked excitedly, circling around Xie Jing for a bit, his gaze sweeping over Xie Jing's comfortable but too ordinary pajamas, and he frowned in displeasure.

The eunuchs are coming to see His Majesty the Emperor. How can His Majesty be dressed in his pajamas?!

Dah!

Today is a momentous day for him to redeem himself!

Xie Jing must be the most dazzling one!

It has to be impressive!

He suddenly grabbed Xie Jing's wrist and dragged him towards the master bedroom.

"Let's go! Let's go change our clothes!"

Xie Jing, being pulled along, raised an eyebrow in confusion: "Change clothes? What's wrong with this outfit?"

He felt it was just a small banquet with the younger generation, and that comfort and propriety were sufficient; he hadn't considered that it needed to be anything more formal.

"What's wrong?!" Shang Song's eyes widened, and she exclaimed disapprovingly, "What day is today?! It's the day I, Shang Xiaosong, am treating the whole group to dinner! It's an important diplomatic occasion—Professor Xie's first meeting with our representatives! How can you wear pajamas?!"

As he spoke, he dragged Xie Jing toward the walk-in closet connected to the master bedroom without saying a word. "We have to change! We have to change to the most handsome one! We have to make them stun us the moment they see him! So they'll never dare to laugh at me for being a looks-obsessed platonic guy again!"

Helpless, Xie Jing could only reluctantly allow himself to be pulled into the dressing room.

The walk-in closet was very large. After Shang Song moved in, Xie Jing had it redesigned and reorganized, with each of their clothes occupying one side.

With a clear goal in mind, Shang Song headed straight for Xie Jing's side. He yanked open the cabinet doors, revealing clothes hung in color schemes, mostly high-quality but minimalist Chinese or Western-style loungewear.

It was just loungewear again. Not satisfied, Shang Song went to rummage through the wardrobe full of shirts, suits, and coats.

Shang Song ran his fingers over the clothes, muttering to himself, "This black one is too serious, like a mafia boss; this beige one is too gentle, not imposing enough; hmm... this smoky gray coat is quite nice..."

As he picked through the clothes, he held them up to Xie Jing, saying, "No need for a tie and cufflinks, just that light beige silk shirt underneath, and a warm cashmere V-neck sweater!"

Xie Jing leaned against the door frame of the dressing room, quietly watching Shang Song bustling around.

His face was expressionless, but his eyes were deep.

"How is it? Is this outfit okay?" Shang Song asked, holding up the outfit he had put together.

Xie Jing reached out and took the clothes. "Hmm, the outfit is very well coordinated."

Upon receiving confirmation, Shang Song immediately nudged Xie Jing: "Go change it quickly! Let me see the effect! If it's not good, I'll change it again!"

Xie Jing readily went to the changing area to change clothes, and when she came out, she was wearing the outfit that Shang Song had carefully selected.

The man was tall with long legs and excellent shoulder-to-waist ratio. He wore a light beige silk shirt as a base layer, a soft cashmere V-neck sweater for warmth, and a neatly tailored smoky gray long coat over it. He wore no tie, and the top shell button of his shirt was undone, which perfectly eased the formality of the suit while still maintaining an elegant and dignified air.

Shang Song circled him twice before nodding in satisfaction: "Perfect! This outfit is a game-changer! It'll make Xu Lao Er feel ashamed of himself!"

Xie Jing's eyes held a smile: "Satisfied?"

"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!" Shang Song nodded vigorously, standing on tiptoe to help Xie Jing take off his coat and drape it aside. "Wait until they arrive before putting it on. You wear what's underneath for now; it's too hot wearing a coat at home!"

Just then, a bell rang softly; it was Lin Zhou and his men delivering a simple lunch.

Considering there will be a banquet in the evening, lunch will be prepared to be light and in small portions.

After lunch, Xie Jing seemed to have work to do and returned to his study, while Shang Song was completely engrossed in his work.

He couldn't sit still at all. One minute he would run to the floor-to-ceiling window and look down at the tiny stream of cars below, and the next he would wander to the entrance hall and stare blankly at the elevator door.

Finally, getting really bored, he curled up on the sofa and stared at the live monitor of the 85th-floor banquet hall on his tablet, watching the staff make final confirmations on the table arrangements and lighting effects.

Around 4 p.m., the group chat became active again.

Boss: I've finished bathing and changing! I expect to arrive at the main gate of the palace at 4:00 PM sharp!

Third brother: I'm with the eldest brother!

Second Brother: [Image: Shen Yan sitting in the back seat of the car, her profile gentle and serene, with the Yunding main gate sign visible outside the car window]

Second child: Yan Yan and I have arrived!

Shang Song couldn't sit still any longer. He sprang up from the sofa and shouted towards the study, "Xie Jing! They're here! I'm going to meet them! Remember to wear that coat when you come down later!!!"

After he finished yelling, he rushed into the elevator and quickly pressed the button for the first floor.