113 Pandemonium

Even though Wang Yuvin was still a few steps away from the boutique's door, he already heard an angry woman's voice."Did you hear that, Misha? You better behave or that angry lady will kick us out!" Wang Yuvin was being playful with Misha as he gently rubbed the cat's pink paw pads."Excuse me, good afternoon! Where is the waiting area?" Wang Yuvin looked charming in his pale pink shirt and black cargo pants while carrying Misha in his arms. Seeing the good looking guy holding a well-groomed cat, the attendant in charge of the reception was momentarily stunned. Wang Yuvin had to repeat himself and wave Misha's paw to draw the woman's attention back to his question."Hello, ma'am. Can you please tell me where can I find the waiting area for guests?" Wang Yuvin talked clearly and made sure his voice was loud enough to be heard by the woman he was speaking to.The attendant blinked a few times and at the same time swallowed an invisible lump in her throat before she was able regain her senses back to answer the question of the gorgeous creature in front of her."What's your name, baby-- I mean sir... Do you have an appointment with Lady Tong?" The shameless attendant giggled as her eyes met Wang Yuvin's.Wang Yuvin didn't mind her much and remained composed. "I don't have an appointment. I am just here to pick up my ---""Your girlfriend?!" The attendant yelled, interrupting Wang Yuvin's explanation."My niece. I am here to get my niece." Wang Yuvin retorted quickly before the attendant jumped into a hasty conclusion again."Ah! Are you referring to a little girl wearing a black shirt and purple skirt??" The voice of the attendant started to sound concerned and serious. "Yes... that's ri-" As soon as Wang Yuvin gave his affirmation, the attendant wasted no time and pulled him by the arm toward the waiting area while saying, "Hurry up! Use your charms on Lady Tong to save your niece!" "Huh?" Though confused about what's happening, Wang Yuvin obediently followed the attendant's lead.As soon as they reached the waiting area, a woman in her early 50s was standing in front of the door, blocking the way. She looked furious as she yelled at the people inside.Alarmed when he recalled what the attendant had said earlier, Wang Yuvin stood behind Lady Tong as he quickly scanned the room to look for Wang Reiji and Europa. He wanted to enter but Lady Tong wasn't going anywhere. Seeing her Uncle Yuvin standing behind Lady Tong, Europa ran toward him and wrapped her arms around his legs."Uncle Yuvin!" "What's happening here? What's the problem?" Wang Yuvin knelt down to Europa's level to ask her the question.Sadness flashed in little girl's eyes as she rested her head on her uncle's shoulders and gently stroked her pet's fur."Uncle, that gown..." Wang Yuvin's eyes quickly scanned the room to search for the gown Europa was trying to mention.As soon as his eyes landed on the gown, Lady Tong spoke."Well, well, well, allow me to tell you what happened! Your niece just destroyed my masterpiece! How are you going to compensate?!" "Excuse me, Lady Tong. My daughter didn't destroy the gown. What happened was an accident, please don't blame her, blame me instead."Lady Tong then stared at Wang Reiji's face. For an unknown reason, the older woman's raging heart suddenly calmed down. Was she moved by the woman's sincerity or was it because she looked familiar?Confused about the sudden change in her emotions, Lady Tong decided to set aside her anger and deal with the matter logically."Enough! So how do you plan to compensate for our loss?" Lady Tong asked, her right eyebrow slightly raised."I will pay for everything." Wang Reiji quickly replied. "Is 200k USD enough?" Wang Reiji's face looked serious and certain."200k USD to fix a gown? Isn't that too much, Lady Tong?" Kiang Leilei who fled down the stairs suddenly appeared behind Wang Yuvin and Europa. Upon hearing a voice that seemed familiar to him, Wang Yuvin can't help but to turn around to see the owner.'It's her! CEO Kiang's granddaughter!' Wang Yuvin screamed inside his head when he found out who the owner of the voice was.Kiang Leilei who was moving towards the room suddenly halted her steps when her eyes met with Wang Yuvin's.'Those eyes! Damn it! They look more amazing in person than in the photo!' Kiang Leilei started to get physically attracted to Wang Yuvin."Miss Kiang! Sorry to keep you waiting. Anyway, did you hear her offer? Are you fine with it?" Lady Tong's voice pulled Wang Yuvin and Kiang Leilei back to their senses."Ah, 200k USD is too much for just a gown repair. How about you create a new gown for me using that amount instead?" Kiang Leilei replied to Lady Tong, slightly smirking."Create a new gown? That's impossible, Miss Kiang!" Lady Tong seemed to dislike the idea. "But nothing's impossible with Lady Tong, right?" Kiang Leilei quickly retorted, confident that her answer was good enough to convince the designer."I can make you a new gown but I'm afraid that we won't make it in time for the event." "That's exactly what I want! I mean, you and your team better prepare now." Kiang Leilei almost revealed her hidden intention of not wanting to attend the ball."Excuse me, Miss. But it's already 3 in the afternoon. It's now my sister's appointment with Lady Tong." Wang Yuvin interrupted thinking that the woman he saved was starting to ask for too much. "Eh?" Kiang Leilei was surprised when the guy interrupted them. The b*tch in her wanted to put up a fight and yell 'The hell I care?' however a part of her was telling her that the guy was right and that she must listen to him for she ought him her life."It is fine, bro. I will just fit the gown, Lady Tong doesn't need to assist me personally."Wang Reiji didn't stay silent and spoke what's inside her head."Since the problem was caused by us, we must do everything to appease them." She added.The entire brief moment that Wang Reiji was speaking, all eyes were on her except for Kiang Leilei who was busy watching Wang Yuvin's reaction. However, it seemed like he felt her staring at him that he looked her way.Noticing that she got caught staring at him, she rolled her eyes out of panic. 'Did I just roll my eyes at him?!' Kiang Leilei started to be alarmed when she realized how foolish her reaction was!"Eh? Did she just roll her eyes at me? Was it because I caught her staring at us?" Wang Yuvin slightly lowered his head and gently whispered to Misha before staring back at Kiang Leilei in confusion."Owo! My head is starting to ache! Let's wrap things up! Since Miss new celebrity here is fine with me not personally assisting her, I must as well start with the new gown." Lady Tong rubbed her temples as she told everyone inside the room her decision."Miss Kiang, please follow me upstairs. Assistant Yu, take care of the other guests." Lady Tong added as she marched toward the staircase.Kiang Leilei decided to follow after Lady Tong but was stopped on her track by Europa."Excuse me, big sister." Europa ran toward Kiang Leilei and stopped in front of her. "I would like to say sorry for what I did. I didn't mean to ruin your gown, I just wanted to hug it because it is so pretty." Though her voice was a bit cracking, the little girl still managed to clearly deliver her message."I understand. Just be careful next time, okay? Not all big sisters are as understanding as me." Kiang Leilei said, smiling brightly at Europa."Thank you, big sis!" Europa then gave Kiang Leilei a tight hug around her waist which shocked everyone."I thought you only like to hug what's considered pretty." Wang Yuvin said as he pulled Europa away from Kiang Leilei.Hearing the guy's words at the same time seeing his action, Kiang Leilei assumed that the guy didn't consider her pretty. She then slowly turned her head away from them and hid her embarrassment with a bitter smile. "Excuse me, I think I need to go upstairs now." Kiang Leilei then moved quickly toward the staircase and went straight up ahead."Why did you say that uncle?I think big sister is really pretty! Please apologize for hurting her feelings." Europa looked at Wang Yuvin with disappointment. Kiang Leilei who was now midway up the stairs was greatly touched by Europa's words that she decided to stop for a while to eavesdrop."No, she's not pretty." Wang Yuvin said loud and clear. 'Eh?' Kiang Leilei felt completely humiliated upon hearing Wang Yuvin's words that she ascended up the stairs as fast as she can. Fearing that the guy she started to have a crush on would continue to say words that will make her feel horrible."She's beautiful." Wang Yuvin said while gently patting Europa's head.