Before Guiying could respond, another voice drifted in from outside. "If you keep him in there any longer, we'll have to start tomorrow's fitting instead."
Shao Mingye leaned casually against the doorway, his camera hanging from one shoulder. "I still need to test the lighting."
Wenxi glanced at the time. "You're early."
"I finished the backdrop ahead of schedule." His gaze settled briefly on Guiying before shifting to the outfit hanging beside him. "The ivory one?"
Wenxi nodded. "I changed the opening."
Shao considered the decision for a few seconds before giving a small nod of approval. "...Good choice." He looked at Guiying. "The jacket moves differently when you walk. The cameras will pick that up before they notice the embroidery."
Guiying lowered his eyes to the garment in Wenxi's hands. For some reason, its weight felt different now. It was no longer just another fitting. It was the first step onto the biggest stage TongShu had prepared since opening its doors.
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