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"Xixi, we've only ever seen this kind of silk in ancient books, not even in black and white pictures. Could you let me take a look at it?"

"Xixi, we'll just study it a bit, we definitely won't break it for you. This is one of a kind in the world... Please, for the sake of my old bones, I don't have many days left to live."

"Xixi, tell me, would you rather persuade the Mermaid King to let me study him, or let me study this Mermaid Silk? The choice is yours."

……

As the professors spoke, their eyes and hands were practically glued to the box in Gu Xixi's hand.

Gu Xixi was surrounded by a crowd, and Chu Feng couldn't even reach in to help her, so he smiled helplessly.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Gu Xixi immediately gestured for everyone to stop talking. Everyone was talking, and she didn't know who to listen to. "Professors, so many of you want to do this research, so who should I hand it over to? Why don't you discuss it first?"

The professors exchanged glances, their eyes filled with the tension of competition.

Jiang Xi quietly raised her hand, "Let the professors figure it out themselves. Sister Xi, how about we find a place to display it first and let us broaden our horizons?"

She was the only ordinary person here, and she was happy just to catch a glimpse of the cloth woven by the legendary mermaids.

Her requirements are not high, and she has finished her work and has plenty of time.

"Yes, Xixi, show it to us first, so we can all appreciate it. As for who takes it to study, we'll discuss it amongst ourselves and then come back to you to see if that's okay."

I agree with that.

"Chu Feng, hurry, let's go to the newly built material specimen display building in front. The third floor is empty, isn't it? It's perfect for displaying this unique mermaid silk."

……

Everyone was in a hurry and pushed Gu Xixi out to the backyard of the supermarket, to the building in front of the backyard, and up to the third floor... a place decorated like a museum.

Surrounded by everyone, Gu Xixi opened the box with anticipation.

Because the box was only the size of her four palms, and the Mermaid King said it was a dress, Gu Xixi thought it was just a summer nightgown.

But when she opened it, she couldn't help but let out a soft "Hmm?"

There were many layers stacked on top of each other, and the thickness was exactly the same as the box, about twenty centimeters. Because they were neatly stacked in the box, the style of the dress was not visible.

But looking at the fabric alone, it's incredibly thin, as thin as a cicada's wing, and sheer. Under the light, it even shimmers with a faint, ethereal blue light, like the shimmering light of a pearl.

The pearls inlaid inside the box complement each other beautifully, making it clear at a glance that it is no ordinary item.

"The Tang Dynasty poet Li Qiao said in his poem 'Su': 'Its beauty rivals that of silk gauze, and its radiance rivals that of a moon-blown fan.' Indeed, its reputation is well-deserved."

"There's a type of silk gauze from the South China Sea that doesn't get wet when submerged. Besides being thin, it has this other property. Xixi, why don't we give it a try?"

"Your experimental spirit is kicking in again. What if it doesn't work and you mess it up?"

……

【The silk looks extremely thin, but it is indeed waterproof and not easily damaged. You can try it on. It was originally a dress given to you by the Mermaid King, so it's just a dress.】 The system suddenly spoke, startling Gu Xixi.

She immediately snapped out of her reverie at the beauty of the silk. Indeed, it was a garment given to her by the Mermaid King; she should try it on.

So she looked at Chu Feng and asked, "Are there any clothes hangers here? I'd like to try them on." They're so thin, she'd probably need some undershirts or pants underneath, right?

Old Chen immediately gave a thumbs up, saying, "Gu Xixi is really something! She dares to wear such a treasure just because she says she'll try it."

But upon closer reflection, no matter how precious it is, it is a gift from the Mermaid King, and it is her personal property. Wouldn't it be a waste not to take the clothes out and wear them?

Besides, this is a dress made of silk. Even if it is sent for research, someone will still be found to wear it and show its beauty in the future. Naturally, it is more suitable for Gu Xixi herself to wear it than for outsiders.

Chu Feng went to get a special hanger for the clothing made specifically for cultural relics. Gu Xixi carried the box into another room and took out the items one by one according to the system's instructions.

There are only five pieces in total: an inner garment, long trousers as a base layer, a short top, a skirt as a second layer, and finally an outer garment that reaches the ankles.

At the very bottom of the box was a square piece of cloth about the size of a palm, which was probably a handkerchief.

Gu Xixi carefully put it on and looked at herself in the reflection of the window. It was truly amazing; it felt incredibly light, thin yet not see-through, and when she moved around, she truly felt like she was floating on air.

The only thing I'm not used to is that I always feel like I'm not wearing clothes.

Gu Xixi opened the door, and everyone turned to look. They saw that the light and shadow on the silk were even more dynamic when people wore it and moved around, just like the shimmering waves of the sea under the sunlight.

Old Chen had already taken out his professional equipment to start filming the details, and then had Gu Xixi record videos of her walking and spinning before he stopped.

"As expected of the Mermaid King's aesthetic sense, it looks really good, and the size is just right. It's only about ten degrees today, Sister Xi, don't you feel cold wearing so little?" Jiang Xi asked the key question.

Everyone else was wearing thick hoodies, and some were even wearing padded jackets.

Gu Xixi was also surprised, "It's not cold, the temperature is just right, like a gentle spring breeze." It's as if this silk has the function of keeping the human body warm.

【Very beautiful】The system's voice was lower than usual, and Gu Xixi inexplicably sensed a sense of relief and appreciation. This system always flattered her unexpectedly.

[Are you smitten, Brother Tong? Isn't she so beautiful it makes your nose bleed?] Gu Xixi is good at teasing.

system:【……】

When she showed the handkerchief in her hand, the other professors' eyes lit up. The clothes fit Gu Xixi so well; even a little damage would be a huge loss.

But this handkerchief...

Gu Xixi thought so too, so she handed the handkerchief to Chu Feng, "Once the professors have decided who will be the first to conduct the research, give this silk handkerchief to him. I'm going to change my clothes."

Although the system said it was not easily damaged, she felt less comfortable wearing tattered clothes than she did.

As soon as she turned to leave, the professors started arguing again. A group of old men argued heatedly, and finally came to a conclusion: whether it gets wet or not will be tested on the spot, and everyone will study it together. However, before the study, it will be sent to a museum for display.

To avoid destructive research ruining this legendary treasure, the Jiaoxiao silk, so that people will never see it again.

So Chu Feng fetched a basin of water. After passing the silk ribbon around in everyone's hands, it fell into the water and became invisible, seemingly blending into the water.

If it weren't for the shimmering light of the mermaid silk still visible in the water, everyone would have suspected that the mermaid silk had turned into something else.

"Wow, amazing." Old Chen reached out and picked up the silk handkerchief. The handkerchief was still dry. The others poked it and said, "It really isn't wet. It was clearly soaked in water."

Mr. Chen continued recording videos, so that if future generations didn't believe him, he would have pictures, videos, and the truth to prove it.

Gu Xixi hugged the box even tighter, unwilling to let go. She had to sleep with this thing in her arms... Everyone in Shen Qingyan's world called her a goddess, hahaha, if she appeared wearing this outfit...

Tsk tsk tsk, she really knows how to be a goddess.

[Brother Tongzi, could you shorten the cooldown time in the modern world so I can go back to the parallel world to do my missions sooner?]