Meanwhile, at the Lau Mansion, a young lady stood dressed in a beautiful floral dress paired with high heels. Her makeup was simple yet elegant, highlighting her natural features and making her look absolutely ravishing. Her hair was styled in a Dutch braid, with a delicate flower tucked into the back.
Lau Mingxia was mesmerized when she saw her daughter. Everything about her appearance was perfect. However, the moment Lau Mei started walking, her mother's expression immediately changed.
Despite wearing such a beautiful floral dress, Lau Mei walked as though she had a ball wedged between her legs. Her movements were so masculine that she looked more like a man wearing a gorgeous floral dress than a young lady dressed for a date.
Lau Mingxia could only sigh and massage her temples in frustration.
Just then, a team of six stylists approached her, looking completely exhausted, as though they had just returned from a battlefield.
"Madam Lau, we did our very best for your daughter..." one of the stylists began.
After saying those words, he suddenly burst into tears.
"Y-Your daughter is not a woman... She's a man! One of our stylists was even injured when the young lady kicked her while she was massaging Lady Lau's right foot!"
He paused to wipe his tears before continuing.
"Madam, I'm afraid I have to say this, but after what we've been through today, we might have to decline any future requests to style your daughter. I don't want any of my fellow stylists to end up in the hospital... or worse, lose their lives!"
Lau Mingxia was at a loss for words.
She then noticed the injured stylist standing among the group. What shocked her even more was the unmistakable black eye on the woman's left eye.
"I sincerely apologize for the trouble my daughter has caused you. I'll make sure you receive proper compensation. Please approach my assistant regarding your medical expenses. Also, whenever I visit your salon within the next year, kindly double my bill. Thank you very much for your hard work," Lau Mingxia responded sincerely.
Upon hearing her words, all six stylists were delighted.
They had initially thought Madam Lau would be furious with them for failing to transform her daughter into a proper young lady. Instead, she sympathized with their situation and even offered to double her salon bills for an entire year!
"Thank you, Madam Lau!" all six stylists said in unison.
Just as they were about to leave, Lau Mingxia stopped them and called one of the maids.
"Please call our family driver and ask him to escort all six stylists to the hospital first, then take them safely to their respective homes."
Meanwhile, Lau Mei was casually playing a mobile game with her feet resting on top of the table.
However, she suddenly felt her mother's sharp gaze piercing through her.
Realizing that she had to explain herself, she casually said, "Well, my feet are quite ticklish whenever someone touches them. That's why I accidentally kicked her."
"I honestly don't know what to do with you anymore..." Lau Mingxia muttered.
She took a deep breath before continuing.
"All right. Since we still have two hours before your date, why don't we practice walking properly? I'll teach you how to walk like a young lady."
Lau Mingxia was already mentally exhausted from trying to teach her daughter how to walk gracefully. No matter how many different techniques she demonstrated, Lau Mei's walking style always ended up looking masculine.
It was as though her daughter's appearance belonged to a respectable young lady, but her walking posture belonged to a woman who had spent years chasing after a house full of children!
Lau Mingxia felt as though she had aged several years in just a few hours.
"UGGHHH... I GIVE UP!!!"
Lau Mingxia finally surrendered, as though she had been fighting a never-ending war for years.
She collapsed into the nearest chair and massaged her temples.
Lau Mei approached her mother.
"Mom... Can I go now? I STILL HAVE A DATE!" she emphasized, making sure her mother heard every word.
However, Lau Mingxia immediately sensed that her daughter had something suspicious planned.
"Xiao Mei, whatever you're thinking about doing right now, you'd better not do it. Otherwise..." she warned.
Lau Mei simply walked toward her mother, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and bid her farewell.
"Don't worry, Mom. I won't do anything. Bye!"
With a mischievous smirk on her face, Lau Mei left the Lau Mansion and headed straight to Wong Lok's car shop.
"Let's go, Adam! We're heading to the King's Hotel. But before that, I need to find somewhere to change. We only have an hour left, so I'd better hurry. I need to make the WORST possible impression on my date!"
Meanwhile, at the car shop, Wong Lok was surprised to see a beautiful young lady approaching their establishment.
However, when he noticed Adam accompanying her, something about the woman seemed strangely familiar.
The closer she got, the more suspicious he became.
When she was only a few feet away, Wong Lok finally recognized her.
"L-LAU MEI!!!" he exclaimed, pointing at her in disbelief.
Wong Lok was so shocked that he didn't know what to say.
It was only when Lau Mei waved her hand at him that he finally realized he wasn't dreaming.
"Hello, Senio— I mean, Wong Lok! I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier. This was a sudden arrangement, so I couldn't help you finish the remaining car repairs. But I promise I'll help you once everything is over. I just need to do this for my mom, and... I also have a date tonight. I need to change my clothes. Could you help me?" Lau Mei asked hesitantly.
"Y-You... You've changed... quite a lot?" Wong Lok stammered.
Although he was already an old man, he still knew how to appreciate a beautiful woman standing right in front of him.
Wong Lok was about to say something else when Chen Jian suddenly called out to him from the storage room.
Unable to respond immediately, he remained silent.
Eventually, Chen Jian walked out of the storage room carrying a toolbox.
"Hey! Old man! Why aren't you answering—"
He was about to continue when his eyes landed on the beautiful woman standing before him.
The toolbox slipped from his hands and crashed onto the floor.
He pointed at Lau Mei, his mouth hanging open in disbelief.
"Hi, Chen Jian!" Lau Mei cheerfully greeted him, as though nothing unusual had happened.
"Oh... It's really you..."
Before Chen Jian could say anything else, his vision suddenly went black, and he fainted.
Fortunately, Lau Mei managed to catch him before he hit the ground.
Wong Lok finally snapped out of his daze when he realized what had happened.
"Chen Jian! Chen Jian!" he called out.
Then Lau Mei turned toward him in panic.
"Senior... I mean, Wong Lok! Chen Jian fainted! What should we do?!"
She was so worried that she gently tapped Chen Jian's face, trying to wake him up, but to no avail.
"Lau Mei... Don't worry about him. Just let him go and change your clothes before you end up being late for your date!" Wong Lok hurriedly instructed.
Although he was also panicking, what concerned him even more was the beautiful dress Lau Mei was wearing. It had already been slightly stained with grease!
Lau Mei was still hesitant to leave Chen Jian behind, but Wong Lok insisted that she hurry before it was too late.
A few minutes later, Lau Mei had changed her clothes.
Wong Lok didn't even know what to say when he saw her again. In the end, he decided it was better to keep his mouth shut.
He simply smiled at her and gestured for her to leave.
Meanwhile, at the King's Hotel, a limited-edition sports car pulled up in front of the entrance.
Its arrival immediately caught the attention of the guests, causing several heads to turn.
Whispers and gossip began spreading among those who had witnessed the arrival of the luxurious vehicle.
A man dressed in a black suit stepped out of the driver's seat. He wore dark sunglasses, giving him the appearance of a professional bodyguard.
He walked around the vehicle toward the passenger side and opened the door.
Extending his hand, he offered assistance to the passenger.
A beautiful hand with elegantly manicured nails painted in a delicate nude shade slowly emerged from inside the car.
The lady gracefully accepted his assistance and stepped out.
Her appearance immediately captivated everyone around her.
She was exceptionally beautiful and tall, standing at approximately 180 centimeters. Her waist-length hair flowed elegantly behind her, complementing her flawless makeup and naturally beautiful features. Her moist, pink lips added a touch of charm to her already captivating appearance.
The limited-edition dress she wore perfectly accentuated her beautiful curves, while her high-end shoes completed her luxurious ensemble.
Everything about her appearance exuded elegance and sophistication.
The guests couldn't help but feel intimidated by her presence. She certainly didn't look like an ordinary woman.
The man in the black suit gently held her hand, as though she were a delicate piece of glass that could break at the slightest touch.
Afterward, he handed the car keys to the hotel valet before guiding the beautiful lady toward the entrance.
They proceeded to the reception desk, where the man in black made an inquiry.
Meanwhile, he carefully looked around for the nearest available chair and guided the lady toward it so she could sit comfortably while he spoke with the receptionist.
The receptionist initially looked slightly surprised upon seeing the man in black. However, she immediately recognized him.
"Good evening, Mr. Lu..." she greeted him.
She was about to finish her sentence when the man interrupted her.
"Could you please keep my identity a secret? I'm here regarding the table reservation for the Lau and Zhang families. I've been asked to accompany and look after this beautiful lady."
As he spoke, the man in black subtly gestured toward the beautiful lady sitting near the reception desk.
The receptionist followed his gesture and immediately understood.
"Understood. Please follow me."
The receptionist quickly led the way.
The man in black returned to the lady and escorted her toward the restaurant.
The receptionist then pulled a lever disguised as a candle holder, revealing a hidden entrance.
Beyond the doorway was a Victorian-style hallway.
As they walked, the receptionist explained that the restaurant was an exclusive establishment reserved for the hotel's most distinguished guests.
When they finally reached the end of the hallway, they were greeted by an unexpected sight.
It was a magnificent library!
Thousands of books lined the shelves, creating the illusion that the entire library had been preserved and transformed into an exclusive restaurant.
The restaurant was truly breathtaking.
Its theme was inspired by a Victorian-era library. The original bookshelves had been carefully preserved, and many of the books displayed were rare first editions that were incredibly difficult to find.
The tables and chairs, although designed with a more modern touch, complemented the restaurant's Victorian atmosphere beautifully.
Even the restaurant's servers were extraordinary. They were professionally trained butlers, clearly accustomed to providing guests with an exceptional dining experience.
Genuine historical artifacts were also displayed between the bookshelves, adding to the restaurant's prestigious atmosphere.
At one side of the restaurant stood an enormous chessboard featuring floating wooden chess pieces controlled by magnetic mechanisms. The board even had remote controls on both sides, allowing guests to operate the pieces.
However, the restaurant's main attraction was undoubtedly the magnificent fountain at its center.
Four goddess figures appeared to float above the water, giving the entire establishment an atmosphere of royalty and grandeur.
It was a place where elegance, history, and luxury blended together perfectly.