The Emperor's New Clothes by Wang Jian

  Ah Jian Ah Jian, she can't possibly believe you.

  Tianran nodded solemnly and seriously, looking at Wang Jian: "Even I don't believe it."

  "Whoever believes is an idiot." Dawei indignantly said on the side: "Only Wang Jian would use such a low-end excuse, and the person he deceived is not only not brain-dead, but also an ultimate precision calculator."

  Wang Jian of course knew that Jin Hui Ming wouldn't believe him, but what could he do? That kind of typical psychologically twisted girl, language had no effect on her anymore, and he couldn't use violence either. Moreover, Wang Jian couldn't handle this kind of situation, so in the end it was a helpless move.

  "Alright, let's not talk about her anymore." Wang Jian shook his head: "I'm going crazy." "Anyway, it's all your problem, that guy's possessiveness is absolutely beyond what you can imagine, just see if you're lucky or not." Dawei also seemed to have no solution: "But if there really is no other way, then just give in to her."

  "No way! Ah Jian, no way!" Tian Ran waved his hands quickly: "This is not moral." Da Wei turned his head: "What's the hurry? It's someone else's private business."

  "I... I..."

  Tianran Er was stunned for half a day, unable to utter a word of explanation, and finally gave up trying to speak, pouting and teasing her little wolf cub with pursed lips.

  "Don't worry, it's impossible." Wang Jian stretched his waist with force: "I'm not a pervert." On the matter of Jin Huiming, the three people did not reach a consensus. Mainly because Wang Jian seemed to have made up his mind to take care of that gloomy little girl. Even if Tianran Er and Dawei joined forces in opposition, they couldn't change Wang Jian's determination. So the two of them wisely shut their mouths and changed the subject to tonight's gathering.

  "Have you prepared your clothes for tonight?"

  Tianran Er stared blankly, looking foolish at Dawei: "What clothes are you preparing?" "It's the clothes for attending the high-end banquet, oh my god!" Dawei was about to collapse: "You and Wang Jian have the same bad habit!" After that, Dawei again nagged and lectured Tianran Er with a female version of what he had just taught Wang Jian, making Tianran Er realize her mistake.

  Wang Jian listened to the whole scene and slapped his thigh: "So you've been going back and forth with just that one sentence, you're really something!" "This is the truth, the truth doesn't need to be complicated."

  But perhaps it was because Dawei was too garrulous, Wang Jian reluctantly put on that high-end leather jacket under half-pushing and half-justifying.

  There is an old saying: people rely on clothes, horses rely on saddles, and dogs are matched with bells to run happily.

  After putting on a tailored suit, Wang Jian's entire demeanor changed in an instant. His posture was upright and his solid muscles were vaguely visible under the shirt. Adding to that, his short hair of only a few millimeters and the faint stubble on his chin made him exude a purely masculine aura that radiated in all directions.

  Moreover, Wang Jian is quite unusual. Logically speaking, as someone who has received education but has been living in a mountain village since childhood and is used to a hard life, his temperament should be slightly inferior compared to those pampered young masters. However, Wang Jian is the opposite. Perhaps due to years of martial arts training, his temperament is exceptionally good. Although he doesn't fit the current aesthetic standards of being handsome, he is sunny, healthy, with bright eyes, meeting the traditional standards of a handsome man that haven't changed in centuries, which suits him perfectly.

  "Ah?" Da Wei looked surprised after Wang Jian tidied up his clothes: "Is this the same old Wang Jian who collects junk?"

  "Of course, don't you believe me? Then I'll go pick up a few plastic bottles from the trash heap." "You mustn't," Dawei grabbed Wang Jian's arm: "A set of clothes costs tens of thousands, don't waste it on me..."

  Wang Jian's face suddenly turned pale: "Over a million? How can you be so extravagant?"

  "It's just so-so, this suit was made by my mom for me when I was dating, but she clearly overestimated her son's muscle mass, it's a whole size too big, wearing it makes me look like a sweeping monk. Dawei seems to be somewhat helpless: "Can't just let good things go to waste, can we?"

  "So I brought it for you to try, didn't expect it to be so good!" "Your mom made it?" Wang Jian was taken aback, then shook his head: "This is too precious." "What's precious about it? My mom is just a seamstress."

  "You said tens of thousands."

  "My mom is just a somewhat famous seamstress, you know, it's like being a master of traditional Chinese painting, the paintings can be worth several million, but someone still has to buy them."

  Wang Jian nodded and clasped his fists: "Can't tell, brother is also from a family of artisans."

  Hello, I'm a carpenter, nice to meet you."

  "Stop messing around and go take a look at our mascot."

  After finishing speaking, Wang Jian and Da Wei jumped up and down to knock open the door of Tian Erjia's house, but when the door opened for a moment, both of them were stunned...

  Tianran was wearing a long-sleeved cotton-padded jacket, with a pair of jeans on the bottom, and seemingly wore thermal underwear as well, making his legs appear thicker than usual. Standing at the doorway with a big smile on his face, he turned around: "How's it?" "Is this really your best outfit?"

  Natural Two nodded seriously: "Three thousand five! It was bought during the New Year's sale last year, and the discounted price is three thousand five." After finishing speaking, she took a look at Wang Jian, then suddenly stunned: "Wow! So handsome!" And Wang Jian thought for a moment, while taking off his suit, muttered: "I said I didn't need to wear this, it's uncomfortable!" "What are you doing?! Put it back on! You put it back on!" Dawei desperately pressed down on Wang Jian's hand: "I'm begging you, please put it back on!"

  In the end, Wang Jian was worried that he would tear this "tens of thousands" high-end clothing, so he let go first, but it was clear that he was very reluctant to do so.

  The two ancestors, Dawei, were almost in tears: "You guys just stop bothering me, just give me some face. Let me tell you clearly, today Kaisi Xu let you participate, what is a birthday party, this is a very formal private dance party, inside there are not only all kinds of rich second generations, but also big and small stars, not to mention some heavyweight figures. Kaisi Xu is obviously trying to make Ajian lose face, why bother arguing?"

  Wang Jian shrugged, his face full of indifference: "I said it myself, I'm just a scavenger, what kind of person can I lose? I rely on myself, will I lose face?"

  "Of course I know, but brothers, I was also one of them back then. Those people don't care if you're self-reliant or not, they all have dog eyes. I'm giving myself a chance to prove myself, I really can't lose, I genuinely consider you two as brothers, don't make me lose face, okay?"

  "Come on, let's go! I've never been there before!" "Why not? Let's just be bold and go. Who's afraid of who? And with your figure and temperament, no one would suspect you're not the prince of Nepal if we went to slap that idiot in the face." Just then, Tianran Er suddenly reappeared from the house, this time without her cotton-padded jacket, but instead wearing a tight-fitting, purple evening gown with Western design elements. Her figure was stunning, and around her neck she wore a necklace with a large blue sapphire pendant. Although she wasn't wearing makeup, she looked breathtakingly beautiful. The diamonds on the dress sparkled as she moved, exuding a subtle yet sharp aura that perfectly complemented Tianran Er's beauty and temperament, as if the dress had been tailor-made for her.

  "You deceived me." Dawei was stunned: "This craftsmanship, absolutely not just 3,500!" "It's free" Tianran Er explained hastily, afraid that Dawei would misunderstand her as cheating: "I got this when I was studying in France for a while, an old lady gave it to me, and I just helped her take a few photos. It's been many years." "You didn't ask who the person is? This skirt" Dawei squatted down to examine the needlework and design style: "At least 100,000 euros starting price, all genuine diamonds, too luxurious! And this style......" Dawei thought for a moment, suddenly slapping his forehead: "I think I know who it is." Wang Jian and Tianran Er were both stunned: "Who?"

  "This style can only be Sen Yinghui." Dawei had a professional look on his face: "She is also my mother's teacher, and she has always liked to integrate Eastern cultural elements into her design concepts. I reckon she gave you this set of clothes because she genuinely didn't find anyone more suitable for it than you."

  Tianran Er and Wang Jian listened with confusion, both shaking their heads: "Don't understand..."

  But whether they understood or not, once the clothes were put on, Dawei wouldn't let them take them off again. He coaxed the two ancestors, begging them not to cause any more trouble, especially warning Tianran Er not to hold the dog, which had gotten used to being held by Tianran and now whined pitifully as it leaned against Tianran's butt.

  As for Wang Jian, he didn't care and changed into his daily work clothes. He collected scraps and sold waste products until dusk arrived, when Jin Huiming appeared in front of him on time.

  "Teacher! I'm here. Are you behaving well today? Have you been thinking about me?"

  "Go to hell." Wang Jian squatted on the ground, stirring a pot of potato and meat stew: "Wash your own bowls and chopsticks in the public toilet over there." "Alright!"

  When she came back, a basin of braised pork with potatoes and a plate of cola chicken wings were already placed on Wang Jian's broken table. She put down the bowls and chopsticks, standing behind Wang Jian with a charming smile: "Dear, you made me feel both moved and ashamed... did you just eat sweet potato porridge yourself?"

  "Cut the crap. Stop yelling at me." Wang Jian turned around and knocked on her head: "Hurry up and eat, I have things to attend to after this."

  "I'll go with you."

  "Minors are not allowed, go home honestly." "Then I'll watch the house for you, your place is even worse than mine, why don't you move to my place and we can try love before marriage?" Wang Jian wiped his nose: "I...

  "How old are you, where did this load of nonsense in your head come from?"

  "Alright, wait until our feelings are deeper, then you can go. You go handle your business, I'll stay here and watch the house for you."