"It's Luo Xi and Shen Qiang!" Xiao Lu exclaimed with surprise! Luo Xi and Shen Qiang were at the shop today for a photoshoot, specifically for a cover of a famous magazine, featuring wedding gown styling.

However, when they entered the bridal boutique, she had been on the phone with a client and missed them. She never expected to be so fortunate as to see them coming out! Ah, Luo Xi is even more captivating in person than on screen! "Sister..." Yin Cheng said worriedly, gripping Yin Xia Mo’s hand, which felt icy cold. He noticed her turn her head stiffly, as if trying to avoid being seen by Luo Xi.

"Ahem, I'll go get the wedding dress."

Xiao Lu felt embarrassed by her star-struck outburst and quickly composed herself back into professional mode.

She couldn't help but wonder, seeing that beautiful customer suddenly turn pale, is that really her? Luo Xi, Shen Qiang, and their entourage walked toward the shop entrance.

The staff and other customers stared intently at them while reporters peppered them with questions: What were their individual plans after filming The Flourishing World? What was their current relationship status? What were their thoughts on the scandal regarding Luo Xi's ex-girlfriend, Yin Xia Mo's, background being exposed? Did today's wedding dress fitting hold any special significance? Luo Xi’s gaze was distant.

The reporters noticed that Luo Xi hadn't been as lively and jovial lately; he had grown quiet, almost detached from the glittering world of entertainment.

His increasingly thin and weary appearance led the reporters to suspect his change was linked to the recently rumored wedding date between Yin Xia Mo and Ou Chen.

Yet, the reporters uniformly chose not to aggressively press him with questions, because Luo Xi had always been kind to them. Whenever they struggled to find a headline, approaching Luo Xi always yielded cooperation; he never adopted the airs of a superstar.

Shen Qiang paused mid-stride.

Under the brilliant lights, the pure white wedding dress was as enchanting as something from a fairy tale.

There was no exaggeratedly voluminous skirt; its soft, long lines were as graceful as a mythical mermaid, with only a subtle scattering of sheer fabric at the hem, like the gentle ripple of the sea surface.

The gown was unadorned with rhinestones, but the bodice was intricately embroidered with classic European palace motifs—noble and elegant.

Crowning the pure white veil was a wreath of spotless white flowers, fragrant lilies and baby's breath, making her resemble a beautiful princess stepped directly from spring.

It… it was the very first dream held in every young girl's heart… Hearing the footsteps of the group gradually fade away, Yin Xia Mo let out a soft breath. She grasped Xiao Cheng's hand, offering him a small smile despite the lingering paleness of her lips, signaling him not to worry.

Just then.

A voice drifted from the front hall of the boutique—"I'll take this wedding dress."

Shen Qiang’s fingers lightly brushed the fabric; the smooth, lustrous silk seemed to soften her heart too, lending an unintentional warmth to her usually cool tone.

The reporters immediately grew animated, crowding around to gossip—"Oh, has Ms. Shen Qiang's wedding date approached?" "Have you and Luo Xi secretly set a date?" "Is today's dress fitting a preliminary rehearsal for the actual wedding?" "When will the date be set?" "..." "..." "It's needed for a scene in my next MV shoot that requires a wedding dress, so I'm buying it now; it will save time choosing later."

Shen Qiang's voice returned to its usual detached coolness. She glanced at Luo Xi, and seeing his silent distance, a shadow crossed her heart.

Her gaze returned to the dress; it was the only dream she felt she could possess.

Summer of the Foam III