(If you find the following inconsistent with earlier parts of the story, please take a moment to check the previous sections.)
Just as Mengmeng and Gu Zhihan got back home, Gu's mother, who had been waiting for them, hurriedly dragged them inside, "Hurry, hurry, hurry, I've just picked up the clothes from the tailor. You two come and try them on right now. While we still have time, if they don't fit, we can send them back for alterations. Otherwise, it will be too late by the birthday."
"Okay!"
The sight of new clothes made Mengmeng's eyes sparkle with excitement as she rushed into the house.
In the living room, two exquisite garments were hanging.
The girl's dress was white, simple yet innocent. Its layered skirt flowed like streaming clouds. Though not a fancy brand, each stitch was sewn by the best craftspeople nearby.
For the boy, there was a gentleman's small suit, crisp and dashing.
