April 22, 2023, Saturday, overcast, 6~10°C.

Tang Song crossed his hands behind his back, relaxed his shoulders, and looked up at the ceiling. His neck muscles felt a distinct stretch. Holding the posture correction exercise for 20 seconds, his eyes slowly moved.

After practicing the posture correction exercises intermittently five times, Tang Song stopped and felt the changes in his body.

“Ding-dong—” The notification sound interrupted his thoughts.

Tang Song glanced at his phone and smiled. The final piece of the [Outfit - Night Breeze Cool] set had finally arrived.

He put on his windbreaker and headed to the neighborhood’s delivery station, picking up all four packages that had accumulated.

Back home, he quickly unwrapped each package.

Apricot-colored knitted cardigan, white T-shirt, gray-black casual pants, and white sneakers.

He had ordered two sets of different sizes except for the shoes for the other three items. Online shopping didn’t allow for trying on, making size assurance difficult.

He tried on each piece in succession and finally put together a well-fitting outfit. Lastly, he put on the white sneakers.

Instantly, a magical feeling surged through him. Despite the sudden temperature drop and the heating being off, he felt warm all over. Tang Song moved around a bit, feeling lighter and more energetic.

This must be the [Physique +2, Agility +1, with a cold resistance effect] manifesting in the real world.

“Swish.” The system interface unfolded before him, displaying information.

[Current outfit compatibility: 90%, all effects active at 90%]

[Physique: 60.8 (59+1.8), Endurance: 56, Agility: 50.9 (50+0.9), Comprehension: 76]

Indeed, even though he tried to match the style, cut, and color as closely as possible, there were always discrepancies. Unless he learned drawing skills, took up fashion design, and custom-made clothes from a tailor or factory, it would be hard to achieve 100% accuracy.

As for the outfit’s special effect [Night Breeze Cool], he’d have to experience it outdoors at night to know its full potential.

Standing in front of the full-length mirror, Tang Song couldn’t help but nod in approval. This outfit suited him well, enhancing his looks. It would be perfect for shooting a posture correction video, better highlighting his physique and enhancing the contrast.

Admiring himself for a while longer, he took a photo and shared it with his mom. Seeing it was just past 10 AM, he grabbed his car keys and set off to meet his future business partner.

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The Baoyun Center was a mid-to-high-end commercial complex that housed hotels, offices, and commercial spaces. Its prime location in the city center offered excellent transportation links. Meiting Discount Clothing Store was situated on the lower floors of this complex.

Tang Song navigated to the ground-level parking lot, parked his car, and looked around. He immediately spotted the imposing Yunxi Tower nearby. It wasn’t far at all.

He walked out of the parking lot along a clean stone path, and the store’s sign gradually came into view.

[Meiting Discount Clothing Store]

The sign was simple and stylish, glowing with a clear white light. Exquisite green plants and decorations adorned the entrance, which, though not very spacious, hinted at the store’s small size.

Upon entering, Tang Song was pleasantly surprised. The store's color scheme was mainly soft beige, with bright and gentle lighting. The layout exuded a lively atmosphere. The clothing racks combined metal and glass materials, giving a modern and high-quality feel. The only discordant note was the red sale stickers everywhere—buy one get one free, 20% off, 50% off…

“Welcome! Everything is on sale, and we can recommend outfits. Oh... Mr. Tang, it’s you!” A clear and pleasant voice greeted him.

Gao Mengting, dressed in black pencil pants and a white sweater, with her hair tied in a ponytail, looked both sexy and professional, though visibly tired.

“Good morning,” Tang Song smiled and waved.

After a brief exchange, Gao Mengting asked expectantly, “How is the Wuling Hongguang? Does it drive well?”

“Very smooth. Rest assured, Boss Gao. I use it purely for commuting, not for hauling heavy loads, and I wash it regularly.”

“Thank you!” Gao Mengting bent slightly, “To be honest, I have a deep attachment to that car. I bought it in my senior year, and it’s been with me through my entrepreneurial journey, so...”

She took a deep breath and smiled awkwardly, “Let’s not talk about that. The men’s section is on the second floor. I’ll take you there.”

Since there were no other customers, Tang Song didn’t stand at the ceremony. The stairs were narrow but well-maintained, with various soft pads and handrails for safety.

“Sorry, the second-floor stock isn’t organized yet. It’s a bit messy. Tell me what kind of clothes you’re looking for, and I’ll pick them out for you,” Gao Mengting said apologetically.

Tang Song looked around. Though not as orderly as downstairs, the space was clean and tidy. Clearly, Boss Gao was very diligent.

Unable to resist, Tang Song mentally portrayed himself as an investor or boss, evaluating his future business partner.

“Get me a seasonal outfit. You’re the expert, so you’ll do a better job than I would.”

Gao Mengting assessed him briefly, “Your outfit today is great. Since May is approaching, I’ll pick a summer outfit for you. Your body is well-proportioned, so standard sizes should be fine. Just a moment.”

She then headed into the clothing racks with a clear goal in mind. In less than two minutes, she returned with two pieces.

“This plain short-sleeved shirt paired with these light gray casual pants is perfect for commuting and suits your body type. There’s a small fitting room over there where you can try them on. If they don’t fit, I’ll find something else.”

“Thank you.” Tang Song took the clothes with a smile and changed in the fitting room. Stepping out to look in the mirror, he found the sizes just right.

The dark blue short-sleeved shirt with irregular white stripes was breathable and cool, its style fashionable. Paired with the slightly subdued casual pants, it looked both stable and stylish.

Tang Song’s appreciation for her grew. An accomplished, experienced, fashion-savvy, and attractive business partner like her was simply perfect.

“This is excellent. How much for the set?”

“300 yuan for you,” Gao Mengting explained, “These are genuine brand-name clothes, though they’re end-of-season stock. The quality is great. We sell them for the same price during our live streams.”

Tang Song paid and asked, “You do live-stream e-commerce too?”

Gao Mengting hesitated, then said, “We used to focus on e-commerce. This store doubles as a live-streaming venue, but there were some setbacks.”

“Perfect!” Tang Song exclaimed, catching her puzzled look. He quickly added, “Boss Gao, how about we sit down and chat? I’m very interested in live-stream e-commerce and would like to learn from you.”

“Sure.” Perhaps she had a good impression of him, but Gao Mengting didn’t refuse.

On the first floor, they sat across from each other on stools in a corner.

Gao Mengting sat with her legs together, slightly tilted to the right. Her pencil pants accentuated her perfect curves, both shapely and attractive.

Tang Song, controlling his wandering eyes, carefully chose his words, “Could you briefly share your previous entrepreneurial experience?”

“There’s no harm in talking about it. After all, I’m about to leave,” Gao Mengting smiled wryly. Her gaze swept across the small clothing store as she began to calmly recount her story.