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In late August, the Qixi Festival was approaching. The auction organized by Sang Qingxiao and Sang Yuzhen was set to open on this day, located on Jin Hua Street, just a few shops away from Nectar. This entire street catered to high-end clientele, and Sang Qingxiao couldn't help but marvel at her aunt's extravagant choice of location.
Sang Yuzhen, however, was unfazed. "It's not my money being spent," she remarked casually. "The contract is signed under your name, but this is my first step into the business world. I need to manage it well because once I shed the skin of Lady Bai, I'll have to rely on this auction for my livelihood."
Although the contract was officially in Sang Qingxiao's name, they had secretly signed another agreement that recognized their joint ownership of the venture. They had agreed that while Sang Yuzhen would take the Treasure Eight acquired from Sang Qingxiao, any treasures collected from other sources, along with entrance fees and commissions, would be split evenly.
On Qixi Day, Sang Qingxiao closed the Small Tavern early to attend the auction and experience the ancient Qixi Festival. Before nightfall, the street was already bustling with women.
Sang Qingxiao took some time to enhance her appearance with a light touch of makeup. With her natural beauty accentuated by a few cosmetic tricks, her delicate face appeared even more charming and rosy. However, she struggled with styling her hair into the complex hairstyles of ancient times.
After a moment's hesitation, she decided to change her makeup slightly. She painted a small heart on the tip of her nose and added a bit more color under her eyelids. She dotted some small white spots and added a hint of red mist at the corners of her eyes, finishing off with delicate brown strokes to create tiny deer antlers.
Indeed, Sang Qingxiao had transformed herself into a deer-themed look. What woman wouldn't want to adorn herself beautifully? It was just that Riri was feeling a bit lazy.
With so many women filling the streets today, Sang Qingxiao felt a twinge of vanity. If she couldn't compete with their hairstyles, she would make up for it with her unique makeup.
From her private stash, she retrieved a pair of exquisite little deer antlers adorned with runes that fit perfectly atop her head. Buddha Treasure sat quietly nearby, eyes wide open as he watched intently. Once Sang Qingxiao finished adjusting the antlers, he stealthily revealed his own ears and little tail.
Sang Qingxiao gently tapped his forehead. "Sweetheart, you're still young. If you show your ears and tail, your aura will leak out and might attract bad people who could take you away. Be good and cultivate well; when you grow up, you can wag your tail however you like."
Buddha Treasure pouted but obediently tucked his tail and ears away.
Seeing his pitiful expression made Sang Qingxiao relent slightly. "Alright then, today you can show your ears just this once, but your tail must stay hidden."
Buddha Treasure grinned widely in response.
The Office of Censors was restless and ran around before returning to find that both Sang Qingxiao and Buddha Treasure had changed their appearances. He immediately clamored for something similar!
Sang Qingxiao crafted a pair of dog ears for him and playfully claimed they were wolf ears before transforming him into a little puppy with makeup. The Office of Censors let out several playful howls in delight.
Li Cu saw everyone laughing heartily and decided to transform into human form as well, revealing leopard ears without bothering with makeup—she preferred to keep it simple while admiring herself in the mirror.
Misha looked at all the little creatures in the room and waved her hand dismissively. "I won't join you all; I've made plans to enjoy tea with Wen Yuan."
With two adults and two children dressed in special makeup styles, they became the most dazzling figures on the street. Onlookers commented on how cute or odd they looked; Sang Qingxiao paid no mind to their opinions—she was confident that someone would surely imitate them the next day.
Today, the curfew was deliberately postponed, and on the streets, women gathered to beg while men and women invited each other to join in the festivities. Sang Qingxiao watched the begging activities for a while but felt little interest. Instead, she wandered around, finding herself more drawn to the lively atmosphere filled with various small vendors and performances. The scene was bustling and vibrant, offering an abundance of entertainment.
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