There is a happy inn in the capital.

Chapter 270 Father is a Teenager

Li Shuchen: "I have a pot of white lisianthus in my room, let me bring it over for Xiao'er."

Li Lingxiao shook her head: "No need, elder sister. White lisianthus is your favorite flower. How could I take away what your heart desires? Besides, I'm not interested in flowers at all. If Father wants to take it, then give it to him."

"Why are you saying bad things about your father? He hasn't gone far yet!"

A figure suddenly appeared at the window, startling the siblings.

Li Shuchen looked out the window speechlessly and said, "Father, how old are you? You're still as childish as a child. You're not even as mature as Xiao'er."

"What does Chen'er know? His father was a boy until his death."

After saying that, Mr. Li picked up the two pots of flowers and left.

"Is it because my parents love each other so much that my father is so childish?"

Li Lingxiao asked

Watching his father's swaying figure, Li Shuchen replied with a joyful stride, "Yes."

Li Lingxiao: "I hope my parents can always love each other like this."

Li Shuchen turned his head and met Li Lingxiao's bright, expectant eyes, and was slightly taken aback.

This should be the wish of all children in the world for their parents.

……

Grape: "Miss, you should treat yourself to a new dress for the banquet."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen glanced at himself. His clothes were from last year and were long out of style; he really needed a new one. So he spoke up.

"Grapes Go Home"

Grape: "Go home? Shouldn't we go to Flower Robe Pavilion?"

Li Shuchen crossed her arms, radiating beauty and charm, and said, "This time, I'm going to design my own banquet attire and dazzle the guests on the sixteenth!"

Grape clapped proudly: "Yes, Miss is definitely the most beautiful!"

No. 3 Xingfu Lane

Li Shuchen sat in the pavilion in the courtyard, picking up his brush to draw, and the details of the clothing gradually came to life on the paper.

Grape brought over the tea: "Miss, you're amazing! This dress is already beautiful on paper; imagine how stunning it would be if it were made and worn!"

"Your young lady may not have any other talents, but she has one unique ability: excellent taste. It would be a waste not to dress up so many beautiful women."

Li Shuchen looked at the five drawings with satisfaction: "Grape, bring the paint."

"Yes, miss"

Li Shuchen took a sip of tea and began to color each ingredient one by one.

The main color of her clothes was orange-yellow, Changning's was crimson, Ziying's was iris purple, Bingli's was cyan, and Yuying's was black.

After finishing the coloring, it was already dark. Li Shuchen hung the drawings in the yard to dry.

"dong dong dong"

There was a knock on the door

Li Shuchen went to open the door and was delighted to see who it was.

"Yuying, why are you here so late?"

Liang Yuying lifted the food box in her hand: "I brought you some snacks."

Li Shuchen felt hungry and stared at the food box with shining eyes: "Thank goodness you came, otherwise I would have been starving by the time dinner is ready. Come in, come in!"

Liang Yuying frowned upon hearing this: "Shu Chen hasn't had dinner yet?"

Li Shuchen: "Yes, I was so busy coloring that I forgot about lunchtime."

Liang Yuying: "What coloring?"

"Here, the clothing patterns are hanging on the rope."

Li Shuchen gestured towards the blueprints, then opened the food box. Inside, he found jade-colored celery and shrimp dumplings, crystal winter melon dumplings, and abalone cups, all neatly arranged and very appealing.

"How did Yuying know I like to eat these?"

Liang Yuying gently touched the pattern on her clothes and replied, "Ziying said so."

Li Shuchen sat down and took a bite of the shrimp dumpling. It tasted exactly like Xue Ji's steamed buns. He asked in bewilderment, "Isn't Xue Ji's steamed buns only available at the lantern festival? Where did Yu Ying buy them?"

Liang Yuying said calmly, "I met them by the roadside."

She met him on the street? How come she's never met him before? Could it be that Xue's Steamed Buns discriminates based on who you serve?

Liang Yuying's fingers lingered on the pattern of her custom-made garment, tracing it up and down several times before finally letting go: "Shu Chen seems to particularly enjoy designing black clothes for me."

Li Shuchen's mouth was full of food, and he mumbled something.

"Yu Ying looks best in black."

After saying that, she continued eating, unaware that her casual remark had been remembered by someone who would wear black robes for the rest of his life.

July 7th

Li Shuchen brought the blueprints to the Flower Garment Pavilion, placed them on the counter, and asked...

"Shopkeeper, can these clothes from these patterns be made?"

The shopkeeper smiled and took the blueprints, saying, "Please wait a moment, Miss Li."

"it is good"

Li Shuchen glanced at the new summer clothes with a sense of boredom. They were cool yet appropriate, and he couldn't help but admire Cheng Zhian's excellent clothing design skills.

The shopkeeper approached and said, "Miss Li, our boss invites you to come with me."

Upon hearing this, Li Shuchen raised an eyebrow. Cheng Zhian was actually there. He then followed the shopkeeper to a room on the third floor.

"Please, Miss Li."

The door opened, and Cheng Zhian was looking at clothing patterns. Li Shuchen stepped inside.

"Don't you have to go to class?"

Cheng Zhi'an smiled and said, "Today is the Qixi Festival, the academy is on holiday."

Li Shuchen sat down and sighed, "It's the Qixi Festival again. Time really flies."

Cheng Zhian: "It's quite fast. Your clothing designs are nice."

Li Shuchen flicked his bangs and replied, "Thank you for the compliment."

Cheng Zhian: "But..."

"Just what?"

Cheng Zhian: "But there are too many butterflies, which makes it look messy. How about I remove a few for you?"

Li Shuchen rested her chin on her hand: "Of course, it would be my honor to receive guidance from Master Designer Cheng."

As Cheng Zhi'an revised the blueprints, he said, "These are clothes prepared for the banquet, right?"

"yes"

Cheng Zhian: "The dress is very beautiful. If there were a camera to take pictures at the banquet, it would definitely be a great photo."

"You know this? Did your girlfriend teach you?"

Cheng Zhian smiled faintly and said, "I've never had a girlfriend; I just simply enjoy photography."

Li Shuchen laughed and said, "I didn't realize you were such a studious person. I thought you were just someone who buried yourself in your studies."

Cheng Zhian: "It's been revised. Do you think it's okay?"

After examining it carefully, Li Shuchen said, "Wow, that's amazing! With your simple alterations, the whole garment has become much lighter and more lively."

Cheng Zhian: "It suits your age very well, and it suits you to wear."

Li Shuchen: "Hahaha, I need to get these clothes by the fourteenth day."

Cheng Zhian: "Don't worry, it will definitely be delivered to you before then."

Li Shuchen stood up and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."

Cheng Zhian: "Wait a minute."

Li Shuchen turned around: "What's wrong?"

Cheng Zhian said somewhat shyly, "Today is the Qixi Festival. I heard that the streets are decorated with lanterns and it's very lively. I've never been before. Could you accompany me to the lantern festival?"

Li Shuchen: "The lantern festival is a lot of fun. There's tons of food and drinks, and you can go and have fun on your own."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhi'an lowered her eyes and said softly, "I'm not used to it. Those lively and joyful scenes seem to have nothing to do with me. I'm just an outsider, watching them be happy."

Li Shuchen watched Cheng Zhian lower his head and remain silent, shrinking into his smallest form. He found it strange; just a moment ago, Cheng Zhian was a normal man, even somewhat happy, but how could he suddenly become so lonely and dejected?

A dark, oppressive aura enveloped him; she was even afraid he might turn evil.

"Alright then, I'll accompany you around tonight, as a token of my hospitality as a fellow townsman."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zhi'an looked up abruptly, her eyes sparkling like fireworks, and said gently, "Thank you."