Story Reader / Event Story / Magpie's Fortune / Story
You're strolling through a bustling Kowloong-inspired district, thinking you'll pick up a few mementos to bring home...
But most of the specialty items and souvenirs are so pricey that you hesitate at every stand.
What you'd find all over Kowloong's streets is treated like high-end merchandise here.
Right when you're feeling stuck, you notice a familiar silhouette on the other side of the road.
Qu nods slightly in acknowledgment.
The same to you.
Why are you standing outside the souvenir shop looking so worried?
When Qu hears this, she frowns and quickly steps into the store.
Oh my! If it isn't Lady Qu herself! What a rare honor!
Wearing an overly eager smile, the shop owner steps forward, but Qu's gaze slides right past him and fixes on the shockingly high price tags next to the goods.
Afterward, Qu turns her attention back to the shop owner.
W-well, the prices here are higher than in Kowloong, but shipping from Kowloong isn't cheap, you know... Once you factor that in...
Qu shows no emotion.
Then... it's just...
The shop owner stutters, his voice growing quieter while sweat beads on his forehead.
...I'll revert the price to normal right now.
Don't let this happen again.
From start to finish, Qu hardly says a thing. She only speaks up at the very end, and it's just a brief line.
Once the shop owner adjusts the prices, Qu meets your gaze, silently telling you to follow her out.
You walk alongside Qu for a bit before you head into a clothing store with a Kowloong vibe.
Qu goes straight for a rack in the back and picks out a silk jacket.
[player name], I think this outfit will look perfect on you. Why not try it on?
Qu drapes the coat over your shoulders.
I want to see you wearing it.
As Qu speaks, she's already slipping the coat over your shoulders.
Then she presses all ten fingers against your arm, slowly measuring downward...
The shoulders look fine—now... let's see the waist.
Bit by bit, Qu's fingertips slide along the garment and settle at your waist.
After you put on the coat, Qu steps back two paces, carefully checks it over, then nods in approval.
Looks great. It's exactly how I like it—though I wonder if you like it, too?
Now that the coat is all set, it's time to find some matching pants.
Qu browses through the different pants hanging on the rack.
Since you rarely come here, I won't let you leave until we find the perfect match.
By the way, I hear there's a special performance here tonight.
Coincidentally, I just bought a skirt in the same color scheme a few days ago.
It's Double Seventh Festival, and I'm sure you haven't forgotten you're my partner.
Alright, I'll go back and change in a little while.
See you tonight.
Get yourself ready too, and don't let me down.
