After buying Ningguang new shoes, Makoto didn't rest at all; he immediately took Ningguang to a clothing store to buy new clothes.
However, this time, buying clothes wasn't as smooth as buying shoes had been.
Makoto took Ningguang to several clothing stores, but they all left empty-handed.
It wasn't a matter of price; it was that the clothes in the stores were too ordinary.
Since Makoto had already decided to take care of poor Ningguang, he naturally had to give him the best.
How could he just settle for anything?
Since there were no satisfactory clothes, he would personally tailor a set for Ningguang!
No sooner said than done.
Customizing clothes first requires drawing a rough sketch.
Makoto felt that the outfit that suited Ningguang best was undoubtedly the "Orchid's Evening Gown."
He clearly remembered when he did Ningguang's Hangout Event, he was completely stunned when Ningguang first appeared wearing the "Orchid's Evening Gown."
Because the "Orchid's Evening Gown" was designed too perfectly, it fully showcased Ningguang's elegant and dignified, yet aloof, temperament!
This also made it so that even though Ningguang was only a four-star character, many players still liked him.
Few people could resist such a rich big brother!
Soon, Makoto drew a sketch of the "Orchid's Evening Gown" from memory, and he also made subtle adjustments to the original design of the "Orchid's Evening Gown."
It lost some of the original maturity and sexiness, gaining a touch of playfulness and cuteness.
It was just right for Ningguang's current age.
During Makoto's drawing process, a naive Ningguang stood by his side.
She rested her chin on her hands, quietly watching Makoto draw.
Although Ningguang couldn't understand the complex and varied gray lines on the sketch yet, she felt that Makoto was amazing, capable of designing such beautiful clothes!
Of course, besides admiration, Ningguang's heart was filled more with gratitude.
Makoto could have simply bought him any piece of clothing and been done with it, after all, he was just a secretary.
But Makoto didn't do that; instead, he chose to personally design clothes for him.
This made Ningguang feel that he was valued by Makoto.
Aside from his mother, no one had ever cared for him so much.
Brother Makoto is so kind!
Ningguang felt a little fortunate in his heart, fortunate that he chose to become Makoto's secretary.
At this moment, Makoto looked at Ningguang and then softly asked, "Ningguang, do you know who the most famous tailor in Liyue is?"
With the sketch in hand, the next step was to find a tailor to make the clothes.
Finding a tailor couldn't be taken lightly, after all, the tailor's craftsmanship would affect the quality of the finished product.
In the game, Ningguang's "Orchid's Evening Gown" was customized for a very long time, which also indicated that making the "Orchid's Evening Gown" was extremely demanding on tailoring skills.
Ningguang pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Brother Makoto, I know there's a very skilled tailor nearby. Come with me~"
Ningguang led the way expertly, with Makoto following unhurriedly behind.
As they walked, Makoto felt that everything around him was a little familiar, as if he had been there before.
Makoto remembered.
The inn he stayed at last night was nearby.
Just then, Ningguang stopped and turned to Makoto, saying, "Brother Makoto, the tailor shop is here, it's this way~"
Makoto looked up and saw a tailor shop not far away.
Although the tailor shop didn't look big, the clothes they made were indeed more exquisite than those in the other clothing stores they had visited earlier, indicating that the owner of this tailor shop had excellent craftsmanship.
Makoto walked into the shop and politely said, "Hello, shop owner, I'd like to custom-make a piece of clothing."
After saying this, Makoto looked up at the shop owner and felt a sudden surprise.
Because the tailor shop owner was someone he had seen last night—Ying'er's mother!
He couldn't tell at all.
Ying'er's mother had so many properties under her name, running both an inn and a tailor shop.
This must be a low-key rich woman.
At this moment, Ying'er's mother looked at Makoto with a reproachful expression, like a little resentful wife in a secluded boudoir.
"What, last night you called me 'sister,' and today you've changed to 'shop owner'? Can you be any more of a stranger?"
"Indeed, what we had was just a business transaction."
"After we parted, we'd pretend not to know each other, right? Did you forget how you treated me last night?"
"In the end, I bore everything alone."
Makoto: "???"
No, why did that make him sound like a scumbag?
He and Ying'er's mother had nothing going on; he was completely innocent, alright??
At most, it was a landlord-tenant relationship.
Makoto became even more convinced that the reason Ying'er was the 'Liyue Car King' was entirely due to her mother's true teachings.
The innocent Ningguang didn't understand the meaning of these words at all.
He just blinked his big eyes, then looked up at Ying'er's mother and curiously asked, "Aunt Yu Jin, did Brother Makoto bully you?"
"Is there some misunderstanding here? Brother Makoto is a good person!"
Ningguang's face was full of anxiety.
Seeing Makoto's reputation being damaged, he was more eager than anyone to prove Makoto's innocence.
At this moment, the beautiful mature woman named Yu Jin squatted down and gently stroked Ningguang's head.
A faint smile played on her lips: "No, Auntie knows your Brother Makoto. I was just playing a little joke on him."
It was clear that Yu Jin didn't always make suggestive remarks; at least, when children were present, she would restrain herself a bit.
Her beautiful eyes looked at Makoto, and then her charming voice rang out: "You came to find me, is there something you need?"
Makoto handed the sketch of the "Orchid's Evening Gown" to Yu Jin, and then said, "I want to custom-make a dress for Ningguang. Can you help with that?"
Although Yu Jin liked to joke around, she was extremely responsible when it came to business.
When she heard that Makoto wanted to customize clothes, she immediately became serious.
"I need to look at the design first before I can give you an answer."
When Yu Jin saw the sketch of the "Orchid's Evening Gown," she was completely astonished.
Beautiful.
This dress was too beautiful.
As a tailor, Yu Jin had handled hundreds, even thousands, of clothes.
But only Makoto's sketch made her eyes light up.
It was no exaggeration to say that this dress, named "Orchid's Evening Gown," was a work of art!
Yu Jin could foresee that as long as the "Orchid's Evening Gown" appeared in Liyue, it would cause quite a sensation!
Perhaps the market would even undergo huge changes because of the "Orchid's Evening Gown"!
The more Yu Jin looked at the design, the more shocked she became.
The person who designed this "Orchid's Evening Gown" was definitely a genius!
Yu Jin's beautiful eyes looked at Makoto, then she asked with great curiosity, "Makoto, where did you get the design for this dress?"
"This is definitely the work of a master. Looking at all of Liyue, no one could design such clothing."
Before Makoto could speak, Ningguang, who was beside him, spoke first: "Aunt Yu Jin, this 'Orchid's Evening Gown' was drawn by Brother Makoto himself!"
"I was right there, watching Brother Makoto draw it stroke by stroke!"
Ningguang's tone was filled with joy.
After all, for Makoto to receive such high praise from Yu Jin, Ningguang was genuinely happy for him.
Hearing this answer, Yu Jin's heart became even more shocked.
She never expected that this "Orchid's Evening Gown" was actually made by Makoto?
It seemed this outlander was not simple!
Makoto bypassed the topic and asked Yu Jin, "So, can this dress be made?"
Yu Jin looked at the sketch of the "Orchid's Evening Gown" again and then said, "It's challenging, but it should still be possible to make."
Having received Yu Jin's affirmation, Makoto also said solemnly, "Then I'll trouble you. After all, these are Ningguang's new clothes."
Yu Jin nodded: "Don't worry, I'll take care of this matter."
"I also feel very sorry for that child Ningguang, so I will definitely be serious and responsible about this matter."
Yu Jin paused, then continued, "Besides, even if you are heartless towards me, I cannot be indifferent. After all, we spent a wonderful night together."
"Don't worry, I will treat this 'Orchid's Evening Gown' with the same care and tenderness as I would our child."