Chapter 52: Shocked, Folks

Chapter 52: Shocked, Folks

This was Wu Yuan's first time working for a wealthy client, and she thought she would have to show up with large bags of equipment. However, a chauffeur-driven van from the club downstairs picked her up, along with all the necessary items.

The driver followed the instructions and headed toward the Shanhai Bay villa district.

Sitting in the car, Wu Yuan held her makeup case, while a variety of dresses in different styles and colors were hanging on a garment rack next to her, for the client to choose from.

She wasn’t just doing makeup for Fu Yining today. Apparently, she was also giving a styling service to Fu Yining's "mysterious" husband.

Wu Yuan had only learned about this today. Fu Yining explained that her husband had suddenly decided to piggyback on her stylist, and of course, the fee for this service would be paid by him.

Fu Yining told Wu Yuan to just wait for the bank transfer notification.

Wu Yuan happily agreed.

Why turn down easy money? That'd be crazy!

Looking out at the unfamiliar scenery outside the window and then at the neatly arranged items inside the car, Wu Yuan thought the last time she had witnessed such an extravagant scene was in a shoujo anime. In the anime, the protagonist's wealthy best friend prepared a car full of beautiful dresses for the protagonist, with each episode featuring a different outfit, which had made the young Wu Yuan incredibly envious.

"Who are you? What are you doing here?"

The car smoothly arrived at Shanhai Bay, where the security guards routinely stopped unfamiliar vehicles to inquire.

The driver rolled down the window to communicate with the guards, and after confirming with the homeowner, they were allowed to proceed.

Soon after, one imposing villa after another, like something out of a TV drama, came into Wu Yuan's view.

Is this really Fu Yining's place? Wow, this is way too fancy, right?

Wu Yuan couldn't help but feel like a newbie who had wandered into an elite community, finding everything around her unreal. She was still in shock when the car finally stopped in front of the villa.

"Miss Wu, we've arrived."

"Okay."

As soon as Wu Yuan stepped out of the car, someone from the villa greeted her, directing others to unload the items from the car, including the case she was holding.

"Be careful, handle everything gently!"

"Miss, may I take that from you?"

"Oh, sure."

Wu Yuan let go of the case and soon caught sight of Fu Yining.

"Xiao Wu?"

"Yining, I'm here."

"Let's head inside, shall we?"

"Okay."

Wu Yuan followed Fu Yining through the main gate, across the courtyard, and into the villa. Her jaw dropped, and her eyes widened in amazement.

"Xiao Wu, what's wrong?" Fu Yining asked, puzzled.

"I’m fine, just a bit carsick, I think."

Wu Yuan couldn't bring herself to say that she was overwhelmed by the grandeur of the villa, but she couldn't be blamed. After all, she was just a young stylist who hadn’t been exposed to much.

Fu Yining expressed concern and had someone bring Wu Yuan some hot tea, asking her to rest before getting busy.

"No, thanks, Yining. I’ll get started so we don’t fall behind."

"No rush, there’s still plenty of time. We can wait until they finish moving the stuff, and also, my... um, my husband hasn’t come back yet."

"Oh, okay."

Wu Yuan sat blankly in the living room, sipping the tea.

As the people outside finished moving the items from the SUV to the upstairs rooms, Wang Yue came to the living room and spoke to Fu Yining.

"Madam, they have prepared the items you need."

"Good, I understand."

Hearing their conversation, Wu Yuan set down her teacup, and Fu Yining nodded, signaling for her to follow.

Wang Yue watched their backs as they left. So this is the new stylist Madam hired—so young, and the way she calls her "sister"...

The two went upstairs, and Wu Yuan, staring at the spiral staircase, hesitated to speak.

The dresses and other items from the SUV were placed in Fu Yining’s private dressing room.

Fu Yining took out a set of emerald jewelry and placed it in front of Wu Yuan.

Wu Yuan was mesmerized by the jewelry’s sparkle and exclaimed, "Sister Yining, this set of jewelry is stunning!"

She could tell that the craftsmanship and quality of the jewelry in front of her were top-notch; it definitely wasn’t cheap.

"Sure, it’s fine."

Fu Yining nodded but didn’t tell Wu Yuan who gave it to her, only instructing her to style it according to the color and design of the jewelry.

"Don’t worry, Sister Yining. I’ll make sure you look stunning!"

"Good!"

Fu Yining had been curious and looked it up last night. This set of jewelry seemed quite famous, having sold for over twenty million at an auction in Yuncheng. As for her return gift to Yu ZhiLi, it wasn’t 999, but just 249.

Two hundred bucks for twenty million? What a steal!

Snapping back to reality, Wu Yuan stood in front of the wardrobe, selecting a suitable gown for Fu Yining.

To complement the emerald jewelry, a bright color would work best. But her eyes kept returning to a striking black strapless gown.

She thought, if Fu Yining wore this dress, she would look stunningly cold and elegant!

So Wu Yuan took the dress and walked up to Fu Yining, asking, "Sister Yining, how about this one?"

"Hmm, beautiful!"

"Then, go ahead and try it on, Yining!"

Wu Yuan immediately urged Fu Yining to try it on.

When the fair-skinned and beautiful Fu Yining, dressed in a black strapless gown, appeared before her, Wu Yuan was once again mesmerized.

"Sis, you're absolutely stunning!"

Even though Fu Yining was just wearing a gown, with her hair down and no makeup, that innate elegance couldn't be concealed.

Fu Yining smiled shyly, and Wu Yuan covered her face and waved her hands frantically.

"Sis, stop smiling, I can't handle it!"

"Really?"

Fu Yining leaned in closer, her delicate fingers gently lifting Wu Yuan's chin, her smile dazzling and enchanting.

Wu Yuan was so stunned she forgot to blink, her cheeks flushed as she stared at Fu Yining in awe.

Oh my God, what kind of otherworldly beauty is this? No, don't get any closer, I feel like my nose is going to bleed!

It wasn’t until there was a knock on the door that Fu Yining finally let go, sparing the flustered Wu Yuan.

"Who is it? Come in!"

As soon as the door was opened a crack, Song Qingyu’s voice called out from outside, "Mom, are you putting on makeup? I want to see too."

"Not yet, but you can come in if you want."

"Okay!"

Song Qingyu entered the room and was equally mesmerized by Fu Yining’s black gown, her mouth dropping open in amazement.

"Mom, you—are so beautiful!"

Facing the heroine's admiration, Fu Yining nodded modestly.

To be honest, while this gown was beautiful, it was too form-fitting, especially around the chest and waist, making it hard for her to move much. She always felt like the seam might split open if she wasn't careful.

Song Qingyu stared for a long time before reluctantly shifting her gaze to the other person in the room.

At the same time, Wu Yuan also turned around, curiously looking at this "daughter-in-law of Yining."

When their eyes met, both of them widened their eyes in surprise.

"It's you!"

"Wu Yuan?"

"Song Qingyu?"