Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

"What a coincidence, Lord Jiang Yu." Zhong Qin's expression darkened, but he still maintained his smile.

"Sir, are you actually a friend of Lord Jiangyu?" The shopkeeper was taken aback, not expecting that the handsome gentleman in front of him had such a noble status.

Zhong Qin looked somewhat embarrassed, smiled but didn't say anything. He looked hesitantly at Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu understood what he meant. Given his humble origins and the awkwardness of not having a formal status, he probably didn't want others to know too much.

So Jiang Yu didn't say anything more.

But if she knew that her friend would soon lose her life because of such foreshadowing, she would still take these details to heart and not pity those who should not be pitied because of her unfounded compassion.

"So, Mr. Zhong Qin, did you find something you like?" Jiang Yu looked around the small clothing store, then turned to the shop owner: "Put everything Mr. Zhong Qin chose on my tab."

Just as Zhong Qin was about to refuse, she looked at him with a smile and said, "Mr. Zhong Qin, you are a guest from afar. Please allow me to treat you well in the capital."

He then assigned a servant and instructed him, “Mr. Zhong Qin has come from afar and cannot travel alone. You will accompany him and act as his guide. All his expenses will be charged to my account. Please make sure you take good care of him for me.”

"Lord Jiang Yu, how can this be? Your hospitality is too kind and considerate. I feel unworthy of it. There's really no need for this." Zhong Qin waved his hands repeatedly, looking at Fan Qingyin for help.

"Divine messenger, please persuade the lord not to worry about me so much."

Fan Qingyin smiled and took one out of the box held by the servant behind her, saying, "What a coincidence! Xiao Yu just bought you a pair of cufflinks and said she would send them to you later. It just so happens that we met."

"You are a guest, and it is our duty to do our best to entertain you."

After bidding farewell to Zhong Qin, Jiang Yu and Fan Qingyin immediately returned to Ouerbo to prepare for the evening banquet.

Jiang Yu spread the clothes she brought on the bed, suffering from selective phobia. This was her first time appearing at a gathering of the royal city lords, albeit a small one.

"Qingyin, take a look, how about this blue one? Hmm, it feels like something's missing. How about this orange one? Wouldn't it make me look a bit too informal?"

Jiang Yu picked up two dresses and turned around to show them to Fan Qingyin.

"Actually, Xiaoyu, you look good in anything. Haven't you heard what people are saying outside? Lord Jiangyu's territory, Hollandpur, is the pearl of the French Riviera, and Lord Jiangyu himself is the pearl of the Ocean Empire."

Fan Qingyin pulled Jiang Yu to the mirror. The man and woman in the mirror were outstanding in appearance and looked perfectly matched.

"Xiaoyu, you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, both in appearance and in spirit. It's not because of my love, but because of you that I love you."

"Qingyin, you've become so sweet-talking lately, almost like Yi," Jiang Yu couldn't help but tease him.

“But you can’t just let him steal all your attention.” Fan Qingyin blinked, making a rare playful remark.

"Waaah, Qingyin, please help me choose one, it's so hard!" Jiang Yu started agonizing again, stomping her foot in frustration.

But then Fan Qingyin took the two dresses and hung them back in the closet. She then walked to the door and took a large gift box from the servant.

Under Jiang Yu's surprised gaze, Fan Qingyin unpacked the box, and with a tremor of her hands, picked up a shimmering dress.

The dress was a shimmering ice-blue color, embroidered with surging waves using extremely fine silver metallic threads. It's easy to imagine how stunning the realistic effect would be when you wore it and the waves surged as you walked. The off-the-shoulder design featured a pleated tulle trimmed with pearls, adding a touch of femininity and sexiness to the dress in addition to its glamour.

"It's so beautiful, Qingyin. This is the most beautiful dress I've ever seen. Where did you get it?" Jiang Yu's eyes widened. She unconsciously took two steps forward and gently stroked the dress. The fabric, which looked shiny, was not as stiff as she had imagined. Instead, it was as soft as a wisp of smoke.

The area is shrouded in mist and clouds, and the scenery is breathtaking.

"This is a dress I designed beforehand. I sent the design to the capital a long time ago and found the best tailor to make it. I knew you would definitely need it when you come to the capital to report for duty." Fan Qingyin saw that Jiang Yu was very happy with the dress.

"Was it designed by Qingyin herself? My God, how amazing is my husband? He can do everything! You're even better than professional designers and tailors!" Jiang Yu gave a thumbs up.

However, Fan Qingyin did not take credit. "I only drew a rough sketch. It was the tailor who was very capable. He understood my ideas, found suitable materials, and made my ideal a reality. I should thank him properly."

"Yes, yes, the tailor is amazing, and you're amazing too. You're probably afraid I'll praise you too much, aren't you? Qingyin, you're so thoughtful, how can you be so considerate?"

"You reacted so quickly when you met Zhong Qin earlier, you immediately pulled out a gift to shut him up." Jiang Yu found it amusing to think about how Zhong Qin was speechless after receiving the gift and had to force a grateful smile.

Fan Qingyin smiled helplessly: "Who would remember him? Since I took Yi's sleeve, I'll just have to give Yi another gift."

"You're really something, so that's how it is."

Jiang Yu turned around, picked up the skirt, and wanted to try it on, but then she remembered something.

"But Qingyin, tonight is just a small banquet at Orpheus. Isn't this dress too extravagant? There's a royal banquet after the report to the emperor. Should I save the dress for then?"

"Xiao Yu, you don't think I only designed one dress, do you?" Fan Qingyin magically produced another dress from the big box.

This dress, however, was not as sparkly as the previous one. It was made entirely of dark purple satin fabric, which looked understated yet elegant. The neckline was designed like a rose in full bloom, and the skirt was artistically inlaid with pearlescent purple tulle that swirled upwards like rose petals.

With only a few scattered light purple rhinestones at the waist and cuffs, the dress looks artistic and elegant, showing a refined aesthetic.

“A completely different kind of beauty, Qingyin, you have such excellent taste,” Jiang Yu exclaimed. “I think this purple one would be more suitable for a royal banquet.”

"That's right, Xiaoyu is so clever." Fan Qingyin patted Jiang Yu's head approvingly. "Do you know why?"

Jiang Yu shook her head: "I just feel it, I can't quite put my finger on why. So, was the distinction already made when Qingyin was first designed?"

Fan Qingyin shook her head: "This purple one was originally designed for the royal banquet. As for this blue one, I just came up with the idea and designed it. However, it just happened to come in handy for the banquet at Ober Castle."

"Xiao Yu is already dazzling, and even the most beautiful clothes are just icing on the cake. At such a small banquet, where the participants are all noblewomen and their partners from the royal city, it is not too much to be as glamorous as Xiao Yu is from a prominent family."

"But the banquet at the royal palace is different. In addition to nobles, there are also royal relatives. If the royal family attends, it is not appropriate to be too ostentatious. With Xiaoyu's appearance, it is not good to suppress and hide her. It would be better to think of some clever ideas."

"It's enough to just state our position. We don't want to shine or win the top prize."