After lunch, the director announced the afternoon’s task.
“Everyone’s probably seen plenty of videos online of people dressing their pets in cute little outfits, right? Well, this afternoon the guests’ mission is to make a little outfit for their own pets! Then just take a commemorative photo and you’re done!!”
The guests immediately groaned, especially Zhou Jia and Li Xiaoyun.
Zhou Jia: “Why do we have to make clothes too—wahhh!”
Li Xiaoyun: “Exactly! At least I could say I’ve cooked instant noodles before, but making clothes? I’ve never even touched that.”
The director listened to their complaints with a smile, then added, “Of course the production team considered that, so we’ve invited a professional tailor to teach everyone.”
The guests’ eyes lit up—except for Chi Yan, who merely raised an eyebrow.
Li Wan tilted her head up to look at him. The moment he sensed her gaze, he lowered his own and, without the slightest hesitation, ruffled her back with his hand.
“……”
—Hmph!! Bad guy!!
The little kitten puffed up angrily, turning her back to start grooming the fur that the villain had deliberately mussed.
【…Why do they feel like students zoning out in class】
【Hahahahaha—can’t believe someone like Brother Chi can’t keep his hands to himself】
【I don’t blame Chi Yan. Faced with such a cute little kitten, who could resist?】
【I couldn’t! Wuwuwu, Wanwan, come let Auntie give you kisses, mwah mwah mwah!】
【Such an adorable kitten is going to get kissed bald, wuwuwuwu】
The director was pleased with their reactions and waited until everyone had cheered up before adding unhurriedly, “But you can’t just look up tutorials on your phones like you did this morning.
“The little outfits for your babies need to be designed by you yourselves. Our tailor will only teach you how to sew.”
That meant the challenge just got harder.
Li Xiaoyun dragged out a wail: “Ahhh—”
Zhou Jia added, “I’m really all thumbs!! Wuwuwu—Baby Yueya, Papa’s sorry, wuwuwu!”
Du Qingqing thought for a moment and asked, “Is there a time limit for this task? What if we just can’t finish?”
“There is,” the director said with a snap of his fingers. “If any guest fails to finish, then no one gets dinner. Of course, this doesn’t include the little pets.”
“Any other questions?”
Chi Yan paused, then looked up. “Cats aren’t suited to wearing clothes.”
【Wuwuwu, who says Brother Chi doesn’t like animals? He knows cats’ habits inside out!!】
The director was delighted he’d raised that point and gently explained, “That’s fine. We’ve taken that into account. We only require you to put the outfit on the pet long enough for a photo.
“Alright,” he clapped his hands with a bright smile, “let’s get started!”
The production team had prepared everything needed on a long table in the yard. It was an overcast day with a light breeze, perfect weather for some outdoor handicrafts.
The guests all took their seats and began sketching their designs.
Li Wan lay beside her own butler, watching as he sketched a simple little floral dress.
It actually looked pretty nice: a small sundress style with two blue bows where the straps met the bodice, like something a child might wear.
When he finished, Chi Yan held the design up to the little kitten. “Make it like this?”
Li Wan gave a soft *meow,* showing her approval.
But Chi Yan thought a moment, then added a small cross-body pouch shaped like a sunny-side-up egg to the blank space on the page.
Even cuter.
“How about this?”
Li Wan: *Meow meow!*
Her human was amazing!!
To show her praise, the little kitten rubbed her fluffy head against the silly two-legger’s hand.
On the other side, the tailor, seeing that he had finished the design, came over with a look of surprise. “Teacher Chi, have you made clothes before? It seems like you have quite a solid foundation.”
Everyone’s eyes turned toward Chi Yan.
“Right, right,” Li Xiaoyun’s eyes sparkled. “Such a cute little outfit, Wanwan will look absolutely adorable in it!!”
Zhou Jia: “And Teacher Chi is so thoughtful, he even added a cross-body bag. Even cuter!!”
Du Qingqing glanced at her own messy design sheet, fell silent for a moment, and couldn’t help exclaiming, “Brother Chi, are you a professional?!”
【Wow, Brother Chi really is an all-rounder, nothing can stump him】
【Am I the only one wondering why an award-winning actor like Brother Chi can cook and make clothes?】
【Fans, don’t exaggerate, he hasn’t done everything! He just drew a design, the clothes aren’t made yet】
【Heehee, still better than a certain someone. Look, he’s already wasted several sheets of paper and still can’t draw a thing】
【And he call himself a rich second generation? Never even learned to draw?】
【To be honest, Chi Yan always looks like someone untouched by worldly concerns. I never thought he’d be good at so many things. Total boyfriend material!】
Only Fu Shilin’s eyes had a fleeting hint of mockery.
Others might not know, but he knew perfectly well why Chi Yan seemed capable of everything: from childhood he hadn’t even had money to buy clothes. Most of what he wore were pieces he’d scavenged and altered from what others threw away.
Ha.
A beggar like that, daring to compete with him?
Daring to steal Du Qingqing away from him?
Even Chi Yan’s own mother had abandoned him—what right did he have to take Du Qingqing?
Fu Shilin’s face grew darker and darker. When his gaze caught the ever-present camera, his expression eased a little.
Once the sewing teacher gave her approval, Chi Yan began making the tiny outfit.
The production team had provided a small sewing machine, so the work went quickly. Before long, the clothes were already taking shape.
By now Zhou Jia and Li Xiaoyun’s design sketches had also been approved, and they too began sewing according to their drawings.
Du Qingqing, spoiled since childhood and never exposed to anything like this, still couldn’t get her sketch right.
Even Fu Shilin’s design had already passed, yet she was still revising.
Fu Shilin narrowed his eyes. His chance had come. Hands behind his back, he walked over, “Qingqing, let me help you.”
Du Qingqing glanced at his sketch and fell silent: “……”
She couldn’t quite keep her tone in check. “You help me?”
All eyes instantly shifted to Fu Shilin’s drawing.
For a moment the air itself seemed to pause.
What was that supposed to be? Had the sewing teacher really understood it?
【Hahahahahaha what on earth is Fu Shilin thinking?】
【I’m A’Lin’s fan, but honestly, even I can’t watch this. Babe, check your own skills first!】
【LOL Fu Shilin is hilarious!】
【Our young master insists on helping Du Qingqing no matter what—this is love, woo woo woo!】
【Better not drag her down instead of helping, okay?】
【At least he’s trying. Unlike a certain Movie Emperor. He’s the fastest, but has he offered to help anyone?】
Fu Shilin’s pride smarted; he cleared his throat. “It just looks a bit abstract. The sewing teacher has seen through essence. Don’t worry, Qingqing, I’ll show you how to draw it.”
Du Qingqing still looked doubtful.
Across the way Zhou Jia and Li Xiaoyun exchanged glances, barely stifling their laughter. They quickly lowered their heads and busied themselves to hide it.
Just then Chi Yan finally stopped working.
The sewing teacher, standing beside him, gasped in admiration.
“Teacher Chi, you’re a superb tailor trapped in an acting career!”
Everyone turned at once.
Li Xiaoyun’s eyes sparkled; she ran over. “Wow!! Teacher Chi, you’re amazing!”
Zhou Jia gazed enviously, hugging his own little one. “Don’t look, baby Yueya. It’s all fake. Your Papa’s level—that’s reality, QAQ.”
The dress really was stunning.
The straps were made of sky-blue fabric, thick enough for comfort, with two bows as accents, utterly adorable.
The skirt itself was a field of tiny blue and orange flowers, adding a sweet touch.
And that little fried-egg shoulder bag—its yolk the same orange as the flowers—made the whole outfit as harmonious as a store-bought piece!
“Let’s try it on Wanwan!”
Li Wan meowed and cooperated as the humans dressed her and added the little bag.
*Meow meow!*
Li Xiaoyun clutched her chest, pretending to swoon.
“Too cute—aaaahhh!
“Come give Aunt a kiss!”
Everyone wore an expression of sheer delight.
Li Wan tilted her head toward her own human. *Meow?*
—”How do I look?”
Chi Yan somehow read her expression; a smile flickered in his peach-blossom eyes, “Vain little cat.”
—Hmph!
The kitten proudly strutted over to Xixi, “Pretty, right? My human made it!”
Xixi snorted, looking away, “Hmph. Just so-so.”
It would never admit it looked good.
Then Li Wan padded over to Du Qingqing. *Meow meow meow.*
—”Mommy Qingqing, look at me!”
Du Qingqing laughed, patting the kitten’s head in praise, “Wanwan is the prettiest!”
Xixi: “……” Hmph! Vain cat!
But the next second the girl’s warm palm landed on its head too, “Baby, you look handsome as well!”
“……”
Its little cat face slowly reddened. It turned away awkwardly, not daring to meet her eyes.
After showing off to everyone, Li Wan finally went to admire herself in the mirror.
—Woooow, so pretty!
As expected of her. Even as a cat, she was a great beauty!
【This is too cute, Wanwan kiss!】
【Hahaha never seen such a vain little cat!】
【Brother Chi is totally two-faced, calling the cat vain while never taking his eyes off her.】
【Understandable! If I were Chi Yan, I’d kiss her bald on the spot!】
【Chi Yan’s finished, Qingqing should ask him for advice!】
Du Qingqing didn’t need to read the barrage to know what they were saying.
Looking embarrassed, she held her own sketch and went up to Chi Yan, “Brother Chi, could you help me? I don’t know why, but I keep getting it wrong.”
Chi Yan of course wouldn’t refuse.
His gaze slid, unnoticed, across Fu Shilin, a flash of mockery in his eyes, while his face remained as composed and elegant as ever.
“Of course.”