C7 There Was Nothing She Could Do

Zhao Sitong placed her foot on the ground, attempting to walk, when suddenly she twisted her ankle. "Ah!" she exclaimed. Thankfully, Mrs. Wu was quick to steady her, preventing a fall.

After wiggling her foot a bit, Sitong was relieved to find it wasn't injured. She promptly slipped off her shoes and said to Mrs. Wu, "Never mind, I'll go barefoot. The floor is flat enough as it is."

Mrs. Wu was at a loss for words, overwhelmed by her emotions. She simply set the shoes aside, gathered the damp clothes Sitong had shed, and escorted her downstairs.

Descending the spiral staircase with grace, Sitong resembled a noble princess making a grand entrance, captivating all onlookers.

"Wow!" The crowd gasped as Sitong came into view, their eyes wide with astonishment at her stunning appearance.

A girl in a light green vintage princess gown, her hair cascading like a waterfall, stepped down the stairs with delicate, pale feet. She seemed like a sprite emerging from the wilderness, indescribably beautiful.

"Huh? What on earth is she wearing?" Wang Yuqian was the first to snap out of the trance. Noticing the men's gazes glued to Sitong, jealousy surged within her. She hadn't expected such an eccentric girl to be so ravishing!

Yuqian's comment snapped everyone back to reality, leaving them momentarily stunned before erupting into a wave of laughter.

"This girl is hilarious, and her outfit is absolutely unique!" Su Qi couldn't contain his laughter.

"Quick, get your phones out, I need to snap this picture. Bet she'll be an Internet Celebrity in a second!" Qin Lang said, eagerly snapping photos.

The clicking sound startled Sitong, who feared it might be a concealed weapon. Without hesitation, she misstepped and her foot flew towards Qin Lang's hand.

"Smack!"

Qin Lang's phone plummeted to the ground, its screen shattering into fragments. He stood there, mouth agape, still posed as if to take another photo.

"Haha!" Su Qi was the first to recover, laughing heartily before patting Qin Lang on the shoulder, then doubling over in laughter again.

"Wow, who knew this girl had such impressive moves?" Rong Xiaoyi observed, arms crossed, as he watched a vigilant Sitong. The shift from a serene princess descending the stairs to a skilled female hero was startlingly swift.

"Haha, look at her. She's wearing a long dress over leggings."

"Seriously, she's even more outlandish than the Internet Celebrity!"

"We have to take a photo!"

"Only if you're not worried about your phone becoming the next Qin Lang."

...

Wang Yuqian and Gu Xiyan mocked Zhao Sitong's attire back and forth.

Lin Yanran, however, did not join their conversation. She knew all too well that Muh Chen disliked women who gossiped. Besides, with Wang Yuqian and Gu Xiyan there, she didn't need to exert herself. Yet, Lin Yanran couldn't conceal the scornful smirk in her eyes. How could she even dare to fancy Muh Chen with such taste!

Amidst the commotion, Muh Chen glanced up at Zhao Sitong. A flicker of surprise crossed his face, but he quickly returned to his composed state, continuing his work as if the scene in the hall wasn't unfolding before him.

Zhao Sitong might not have fully grasped this world, but she understood they were mocking her fashion choices. She remained unfazed, her eyes disdainfully observing Wang Yuqian in her revealing miniskirt and Gu Xiyan in her scanty camisole. These women were utterly shameless, dressing so provocatively in broad daylight. And yet, they had the audacity to ridicule her!

"Young Master, dinner is ready," Mrs. Wu announced, breaking into the noisy chatter of the hall.

"Little lady, join us for dinner," Su Qi invited with a grin, eager to witness the surprising things this girl might do or say during the meal. This was, without a doubt, the most amusing day of his life.