Nan Yu refused almost without hesitation. "No way."
A wedding dress wasn't like other clothes. How could she let Qu Jiaran try it on?
Qu Jiaran seemed to have expected her refusal. She took a deep breath and, right in front of Nan Yu, took off her top.
Qu Jiaran's chest was covered with wounds and purple marks of various sizes and shapes, which were particularly noticeable against her fair skin.
Nan Yu was stunned for a moment. "This is..."
"These are from a lot of the examination equipment during my recent check - ups," Qu Jiaran shrugged and sighed helplessly. "I've already asked the doctors and nurses to be gentle, but my skin is just too delicate."
She turned to the mirror and covered her chest with her hands. "I don't want others to see this. You can understand me, can't you, Yu Yu?"
Nan Yu was silent.
She knew that Qu Jiaran was a very proud person.
Given Qu Jiaran's personality, she really couldn't go out in a wedding dress looking like this and endure those inquisitive looks.
Nan Yu's expression softened a bit.
Qu Jiaran continued to plead eagerly. "It's just to help me check the size and see the overall effect. Please, Yu Yu?"
After all, apart from their completely different temperaments, Qu Jiaran and Nan Yu were similar in height and figure.
Nan Yu asked, "Will these marks be gone by your wedding day?"
Qu Jiaran answered with certainty. "I don't need any more check - ups for the next month. The doctor told me to rest well, and I've also bought some ointment to help the wounds heal quickly."
She lifted her chin proudly. "On that day, I must look beautiful. No one is going to ruin my wedding."
In the end, Nan Yu put on the wedding dress.
The skirt was made of smooth satin, while the upper part was designed with lace, covering the skin below the chest and making her figure faintly visible.
Nan Yu really had good taste. This wedding dress didn't have a voluminous skirt. It looked delicate overall, without the drag and redundancy of a big - skirted dress.
There were hair accessories in the fitting room for customers to match. Qu Jiaran happily helped Nan Yu put up her hair and made a bun for her with a ribbon.
In the mirror, Nan Yu looked very gentle. She was wearing light makeup today, which made her look even more tender.
Qu Jiaran leaned over, clapping her hands together. Her eyes were full of surprise, and she could hardly blink. "Yu Yu, you're so beautiful!"
After saying that, Qu Jiaran pulled Nan Yu out of the fitting room.
Tan Linyuan had already changed into the suit that matched the wedding dress, and the clerk was helping him tidy his tie.
He was wearing an antique suit. The fabric was stiff and formal, with a high - class texture and a shiny appearance, making him look noble and also having a kind of aloofness unique to Tan Linyuan.
Just now, when the clerk was tying his tie, he had looked rather nonchalant. But when he turned around and saw Nan Yu being led out by Qu Jiaran, he straightened up a bit.
"Linyuan! Come and take a look at Yu Yu. Isn't she super beautiful!" Qu Jiaran said, presenting Nan Yu to Tan Linyuan like a precious treasure, with a big smile on her face.
Nan Yu was reluctantly dragged over and stood in front of Tan Linyuan.
Qu Jiaran explained to Tan Linyuan why it was Nan Yu wearing the wedding dress instead of herself.
Tan Linyuan didn't raise any objections. He just nodded indifferently, his gaze falling on Nan Yu.
She felt his gaze and silently lowered her head. For a moment, her heart tightened.
This was the first time she had ever worn a wedding dress.
Although it wasn't for her own wedding, it was still truly her first time.
And Tan Linyuan was the first man to see her in this state.
After a few seconds, Tan Linyuan said calmly, "Not bad."
Nan Yu didn't know whether he meant the wedding dress was good or her dressing was good.
The light in the wedding dress shop was very bright, aiming to show every customer at their most beautiful when wearing a wedding dress.
But Nan Yu only felt that under such lights, her uneasiness and nervousness would be completely exposed.
There was nowhere to hide.
Qu Jiaran crossed her arms and still wasn't satisfied with the scene. She playfully pushed Nan Yu towards Tan Linyuan. "Yu Yu, you two stand closer. I want to see how you look together."
Nan Yu was about to refuse, saying it was unnecessary, but then paused after hearing the second half of the sentence. She slowly took a step closer to Tan Linyuan.
"Come on, you're so far apart. There's enough space for another person in between." Qu Jiaran was dissatisfied. She then pushed Tan Linyuan, insisting that they stand together. Only then did she nod in satisfaction. "This looks much better."
Nan Yu didn't dare to move. She knew that her right shoulder was touching Tan Linyuan's chest.
At such a close distance, she smelled the David perfume on him, mixed with a hint of bitter and clear scent.
Tan Linyuan didn't have the habit of wearing perfume. Probably the clerk had sprayed a few pumps on him while tidying him up.
This smell seemed a bit out of place on him and was more in line with the stereotypical image of a "dominant CEO".
Nan Yu thought this in her mind and couldn't help but smile.
"What are you smiling at?" Tan Linyuan slightly lowered his eyes, with deep emotions in them.
Nan Yu immediately returned to normal. "It's nothing."
Tan Linyuan raised his eyebrows.
Seeing this, Qu Jiaran was delighted. She couldn't help but clap her hands and laugh. "Yu Yu, Linyuan, you two look so well - matched standing together!"
Suddenly, Nan Yu took a few steps back, putting some distance between herself and Tan Linyuan.
Similarly, Tan Linyuan also gave her a faint look.
Qu Jiaran then realized her mistake and quickly corrected herself. "I mean, these two sets of clothes match well."
Standing together, one was gentle and charming, the other was elegant and noble. They really complemented each other.
Nan Yu quietly glanced at the dressing mirror beside her.
She had to admit that they did look very well - matched standing together, just like a newly - wed couple.
For a moment, she felt a bit dazed.
In this created fantasy, she almost couldn't distinguish reality.
She stared blankly at the mirror.
It was just a small action, but unfortunately, her gaze met Tan Linyuan's in the mirror.
At this moment, he was also looking at her.
Nan Yu immediately averted her gaze. She covered it up well in a hurry, not letting anyone notice a thing.
...
Qu Jiaran was very satisfied with this wedding dress and directly placed an order for the set.
Time passed unconsciously. The doctor had only allowed Qu Jiaran to go out for an afternoon, and the time was almost up.
Qi Zhu, as Qu Jiaran's bodyguard, always stayed close to her.
As soon as the time was up, he immediately stepped forward. "Miss, it's time for you to go back to the hospital."
Qu Jiaran clearly wasn't ready to stop having fun. She looked reluctant. "I still want to have dinner with Linyuan and Yu Yu."
"No way." Qi Zhu said expressionlessly, in an official manner. "The doctor said you must go back for your infusion before six o'clock."
Qi Zhu stood in front of Qu Jiaran, like an airtight and solid wall.
"You're so annoying. Every time I see you, something bad happens."
Qu Jiaran rolled her eyes. "Get out of my way. Don't spoil my good mood. Do I need you to interfere when I go out to have fun?"
"Sorry to spoil your fun." Qi Zhu lowered his head, but his tone was still firm. "Miss, you must go back to the hospital now."