114 Soar Eterna

"What do you mean, uncle? Pretty and beautiful are just the same, right?" Europa stared in confusion at Wang Yuvin."Maybe they are the same, but not for me. Hmmm... Let's put it this way... A pretty person has a good physical appearance that might fade someday... But when someone is beautiful... She shines from within." Wang Yuvin slightly nodded his head, seemingly pleased with his explanation."I get it now! You are right, uncle. Big sister is not pretty, she is beautiful!" "What a clever girl! Next time you see her, tell her she's beautiful, okay?""Sure uncle! I will.""Alright, alright. I suggest you continue your chit-chat across the street inside the ice cream parlor." Wang Reiji said while pointing the shop located on the other side."Good idea sis!" Seemingly approved of his sister's suggestion, Wang Yuvin turned his body toward the boutique's door."How about mama? Will she come and join us after her appointment?" Unlike her uncle, Europa didn't seem to feel excited since her mother won't be joining them until later. "Don't worry about me, sweetie. Have fun with your uncle." Wang Reiji planted small kisses on her daughter's forehead before embracing her tightly and turning her attention to the assistant."Hello, there! Are we supposed to stay here or we'll be moving to a different room?" Wang Reiji asked Assistant Yu in a polite way."We'll just stay in this room, madame while we wait for the gowns" The assistant responded right away."Mama! I want to see what your gowns look like." Europa's eyes sparkled, thinking that the gowns will arrive any time soon."Aww, do you want to destroy your mother's gowns as well?" Wang Yuvin wasn't able to refrain himself from teasing his niece. "No! I'm not like that." Europa pulled herself away from her mother's embrace and approached Wang Yuvin."Meanie!" With all her might, Europa tried to throw a punch at Wang Yuvin. However, her fist was immediately caught and her body was lifted above the ground by her target instead."Got you! Sis, we'll leave now. See you later." Wang Yuvin said as he carried Europa with one arm and Misha on his other arm."Okay, I'll catch up soon!" Wang Reiji and the assistant watched as the two walked out from the shop and crossed the street, then out of nowhere the assistant asked Wang Reiji a question."Madame, he's your brother, right? Does he have a girlfriend?" The assistant's eyes were brimming with curiosity. "Yup! He's my brother. He doesn't have a girlfriend.""Really, madame?" The assistant suddenly felt lively and hopeful with what Wang Reiji had said."Yes, no girlfriend because he is already married to his husband." Wang Reiji winked at the assistant as she sat down the couch and crossed her leg."Are you kidding me, madame? If that's true, what a waste of good genes!" The lively facial expression of the assistant turned gloomy in an instant.Wang Reiji just gave the assistant a bright smile before pulling out a magazine under the table. She then silently scanned its pages andpatiently waited for the arrival of her gowns.After a few moments of waiting, an attendant arrived and brought in the gowns.Two different gowns were hanging on the stainless clothes rack. With one look at them, one can discern that the gowns were made from the finest materials and were carefully put together by a skilled artisan. However, out of the two gowns, Wang Reiji instantly fell in love with the sleeveless blue oriental cheongsam with red lace phoenix embroidery covered in dazzling black, green, yellow, and white crystals as its plumage.Noticing Wang Reiji's amazement over the gown, Assistant Yu started talking about the masterpiece."Madame, please allow me to present to you one of Lady Tong's prized collection, the Soar Eterna." The assistant then carefully placed the gown in front of the other to give Wang Reiji a better view of the item."This long cheongsam was inspired by the Phoenix, the feminine counterpart of the Chinese dragon."Assistant Yu said, seemingly proud of the gown's symbolism."It is believed that the mythical Phoenix only appears in places that are blessed with prosperity. That is why Lady Tong and the rest of the Queen's Wardrobe team also believe that the Phoenix embroidered on the gown will bring much abundance to Oriental Europa." Assistant Yu added."Amazing masterpiece! I'll be keeping the two of them, right?" Wang Reiji was really enchanted by Lady Tong's majestic creation."Yes, madame! These two gowns are yours to keep!""Alright! Let me try them on now."Wang Reiji didn't hide her excitement anymore as she took the Soar Eterna and went inside the fitting room, smiling brightly.