Chapter 66: Mission Item: Cloud-Slicing Robe

Chapter 66: Mission Item: Cloud-Slicing Robe

On Weibo, the gossips about the fashion circle's collective stumble were devoured repeatedly by netizens, their clamor drowning out the news of Dehu Chocolate's official announcement of their celebrity couple endorsers.

Today was February 14th.

Valentine's Day!

Their Valentine's Day special chocolate endorsement news had actually been overshadowed by others!

How tragic!

Dehu Chocolate was still struggling at third place on the hot search list, stretching desperately for second place. But then, a Du Mei official announcement immediately pushed it down to fourth.

Dreams shattered!

The Dehu editor was on the verge of smashing their keyboard, while the public opinion monitoring department sweated profusely in the cold winter. What had Dehu done wrong? Wasn't Valentine's Day supposed to be their territory?

How could they have lost such heat so mercilessly?

Netizens! Look at me! I'm Duhu, your eternal love!

Duhu cries out, but no matter how hard they try or how much their fans assist, they remain in fourth place.

It's Valentine's Day, but netizens are more into the thrill of gossip and entertainment news – that's the essence of it all!

Couples! Romance! Chocolate endorsements! Can any scandal be as sweet as an entire industry's collapse?

Not at all!

Du Mei's official account:

@Tang Fei FF, the queen returns in the winter of 2021, donning her armor for battle! You are the dazzling jewel atop the mountain!

The accompanying image is a live shot of Tang Fei, and one can sense the powerful aura just from the picture.

To the untrained eye, it's merely an exciting spectacle; to those in the know, it's a massive surprise.

A 22-year-old actress flawlessly embodying Du Mei's style!

No air of maturity, no sense of being weathered - a youthful queen, sharp and melancholic, elegant and noble, radiating an intrepid spirit that captivates the gaze. One single photograph held attention captive for over ten minutes, leaving viewers mesmerized by its stillness.

Tang Fei!

Among all models and celebrities who donned Du Mei's designs, she outshone them all!

She was opening up new market segments for Du Mei!

Du Mei wasn't solely for mature women; it could make the young go wild with excitement!

Comments flooded in:

"This photo must have some special effects! I felt like I was watching a movie, it's so expressive."

"All this while, I kept hearing about Tang Fei, thinking she was just some third-rate celeb. But after seeing this picture, all I can say is 'woah' (an exclamation derived from the word 'weed')."

"Can I still squeeze into the live stream? I feel like I just missed out on a fortune."

"I didn't even play my game, I've been staring at this photo for thirty minutes. It's addictive!"

At this moment, someone raised an inquiry.

"Where's the fashion commentator raving about Song Li? She's wearing Jiaolu, but why isn't the brand acknowledging it?"

This netizen seems to have stumbled upon something significant!

"The Jiaolu brand's official account just commented on someone else a minute ago. They're online!"

"Oh no! Could it be that Song Li looked so terrible in it that the brand doesn't want to claim her?"

"Tsk, it seems the brands aren't buying what the commentators are selling."

"They might be blind, but the brands aren't. Who would dare acknowledge such a comparison? They'd probably wish it never happened."

"This is the most absurd plot twist I've seen all day."

"Yao Hui has been making one blunder after another lately."

"They've done this before. As a fan of another star, I've had enough! Congratulations to them for running into the bug that is Tang Fei! I've already bought firecrackers – I'm going to set them off all night! If Tang Fei can make Yao Hui stumble, I'll become her stan and pour money into supporting her."

Who could have imagined being outshone so visibly just by wearing an outfit! There was no excuse for Song Li to look like an auntie compared to Tang Fei. It was hard to believe they were the same age.

Online, the sarcastic netizens honed in on Song Li, a scene that both her fans, known as Little Fences, and her studio's professional fan leaders found eerily familiar yet alien.

In the past, they were the victors; now, they were the defeated.

Before, Tang Fei had been at their mercy, but today, it was their turn to be trampled upon.

The tables had turned, and the fans' mindset crumbled!

Our Little Sister Song Li would never buy fake news! She's low-key, principled, and strives with all her might. Her success is purely due to her abilities, not some capitalistic manipulation!

Sister Song Li's charm is irresistible; others simply adore her so much that they voluntarily speak up for her and sing her praises. No buying involved!

What you're saying is all false, I won't listen, I won't listen.

They had once marched forward, shielded by supporters, with marketing accounts promptly echoing their calls and random bystanders chiming in with praise. But now, they faced a sea of mockery from thousands.

Both Song Li and Yao Hui were being criticized relentlessly, with creative and amusing jabs thrown their way. The public's imagination far exceeded the monotonous templates of paid trolls.

It was hilarious enough to make people burst into laughter.

Until suddenly, a fan's father sent a message: "Dear daughter, I heard that your favorite, Song Li, had an accident. Is he severely injured? What did the hospital say?"

Crying on her bed, Xiaoli Ba realized that news of her idol had spread nationwide.

Faced with netizens, Xiaoli Ba angrily declared,

"You are all paid trolls!"

"It's all because of you guys badmouthing our sister."

Immediately, the comments section was flooded with bank account numbers and QR codes for payment.

"Are you paying? Here's the account, don't try to weasel out of it."

"Scan the code to pay, how much for each one? You can decide."

"You're from Africa and yet you blame the sky for being too dark to highlight you?"

In this round, the humble fence was utterly defeated! OUT!

At the signing ceremony, Song Li sensed veiled curiosity and ridicule from those around her. Shen Fan had even distanced himself from her, as if he found her sitting too close, and she got a foreboding feeling.

After picking up her phone, she was bombarded with countless WeChat messages and entertainment news notifications, turning her face pale. Now, she understood the reason behind those discreet glances and suppressed smiles.

She felt like the world was collapsing around her; in just an hour, everything had turned upside down.

Tang Fei!

This opponent who relied solely on her looks had ultimately triumphed over her with her appearance.

The world was so unfair. Apart from not being as good-looking, where else did she fall short compared to Tang Fei? Why was it only the visually pleasing who received kindness?

She had been momentarily captivated by Tang Fei's beauty—how pathetic of her! Tang Fei only had her parents to thank for her looks, while she was nothing without her own efforts!

The brand didn't even bother mentioning Song Li's outfit, and for the first time since her debut, she found herself being treated as a clown, serving as a mere backdrop for others.

Song Li glared at Tang Fei on stage with resentment.

On stage, the woman remained elegant and enchanting, leaving onlookers mesmerized.

Just as she was about to vent by tugging at her dress, Shen Fan's secretary promptly seized her hand. "Sis Song Li, borrowed things must be returned."

Borrowed! To be returned!

Even her clothes exuded superiority over hers!

Looking at Shen Fan, Song Li had used her to undermine Tang Fei, only to distance herself when trouble arose.

She clenched her fist, digging her nails into her own arm, imagining tearing at Tang Fei and Shen Fan's faces until blood seeped through her skin.

It seemed that everyone around her was casting curious glances. She couldn't bear to be the object of ridicule!

"I'll take my leave first," Song Li rushed out of the venue as if fleeing, her disheveled figure captured by reporters. The caption read, "Fleeing in disgrace, Song Li lacks confidence to face Tang Fei."

She hit send on the tweet.

As the news broke, the microblogging platform erupted once more with fervor.

"Reality surpasses drama, the first time I've seen an actress flee from comparison in a photo shoot."

"If she really got caught in the same frame, wouldn't that be public humiliation? Song Li has self-awareness."

"It's still public humiliation now. Running will make a difference?"

"What a rare sight! It's not even the end of the first quarter, and we're already competing for the Golden Mold Award for the most unfortunate female actress of the year?"

"A memorable scene! I'm investing early, pushing this photo for the Golden Mold Award by year-end."

Back at the signing ceremony, Tang Fei sat upright on stage. Before her eyes, fireworks burst into bloom, while drums, gongs, suona, and erhu harmoniously played joyous tunes!

If there were a bridal palanquin, she could marry right then.

"Congratulations, Empress! You've accomplished the task of outshining all others!"

This was a grand, personal display of fireworks and resounding music just for her!

Zhou Weichuan blinked. Had he been up all night and was now seeing stars and hearing ringing in his ears?

In Tang Fei's vision, a dazzling array of colors exploded around her, forming four-dimensional, three-dimensional bursts. She was enveloped in a fireworks display.

A floating gown materialized amidst the fireworks, a white pleated skirt adorned with silver cloud patterns intricately embroidered upon it. The shimmering patterns seemed to ripple like waves, as if clouds were unfolding across the horizon.

"This is the Cloud Tailoring Robe, a legendary item from the White Cloud Temple. It weaves the heavens, severing clouds to make attire, using cloud fibers as thread, weaving them into a luxurious fabric, and adorning it with silver embroidery."

"Upon wearing, the Empress shall receive: Lightness +80, Evasion +30, Affinity with Water +20, Concealment +20."

This Cloud Tailoring Robe was encapsulated within a card, its cloud patterns nebulous, almost invisible unless observed closely, resembling an ordinary white card at first glance.

Concealed attributes? Tang Fei grasped its usage.

The costume slot finally welcomed its first occupant.

However, The Record of Unusual Cases was still stuck at 99%. What was going on?