Ye Suhua (Shao Siming)/Side Tale 2

===My Personal Tailor===
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Dialogue
Gyrate. Union Commercial Street.
Clerk: I'm sorry, madam, the shop is closed this afternoon for a private function. Please come back tomorrow.
: Closed for a private function? Do you know how hard it was to get here... You're not really closed yet, are you?
Helena. Helen. Union Ops Chief, Fashion Expert.
Helena gestures frantically at the spacious, wide open luxury clothing store as she stares at the clerk in bewilderment.
Clerk: We've closed the store to receive some VIP guests this afternoon and, unfortunately, regular patrons will not be permitted during this time...
: "Regular patrons"? Are you implying something about us "regular patrons"?
Clerk: I am not implying anything, madam...
: Helena!
Ye Suhua. Shao Shiming. Union Medical Ops Chief, Wealthy Family Background.
Helena looks around to see Ye Suhua waving at her.
: You have the day off as well, Suhua?
: Yeah. If I'd known you were shopping here today, I'd have asked you to join me.
: It's a shame they're "closed" to regular customers today. I suggest we try a different shop.
: Closed? What? I just got off the phone with them.
Clerk: Welcome to our store, Madam Suhua! Please come this way. We've prepared some afternoon tea for you.
: What?
The clerk motions to get Ye Suhua's attention. Helea is clearly offended. The clerk manages an awkward smile at her as well.
Clerk: You're friend of Miss Ye, I see. I'm terribly sorry about this misunderstanding. Please, come in.
: So you're saying I can go in now?
Clerk: Of course. welcome.
Ye Suhua is a bit befuddled by this strange interaction.
: What's going on, you two?
: Uh... This way please.
Union Commercial Street. Inside a luxury store.
: That was a really nice cup of tea. And I haven't eaten butter cookies this soft in ages.
: You should also try their macarons - they're extraordinary!
: Unfortunately, the kitchen doesn't have any more today...
: No problem! We can easily find some at another store later. By the way, what did you want to buy today?
: Oh, the manager called to see if I wanted to check out their new range.
: (You get a call from the manager whenever they get new stock? That's what you can expect as a VIP customer, I guess.)
: How about you?
: Maybe a formal evening gown as I'm due to appear on the Gyrate TV awards ceremony in a few days.
: Wow! Then this is the right store for you. Their style and range will really suit you. Let me have a look...
Ye Suhua carefully picks out a few lovely formal evening gowns from the clothes racks and then, after some thought, takes out one in particular.
: Pink leather is totally in right now, and I think this avant-garde skirt will be really eye-catching...
: The only thing is the hemming is a little plain. If we could puff it up a bit, it'd be ideal.
: Just what I was thinking!
: What about this one?
Ye Suhua moves her hands over the gown in Helena's hand to get a feel for the material. She thinks for a moment, her head tilted to one side.
: I think that black satin is elegant and it's conspicuous enough for an awards ceremony. It's good quality too...
: But the entire piece is a little "over the top". It'd be perfect with a light-colored belt of some kind.
: My goodness! That's exactly what I was thinking!
: It's very hard to find people with similar taste to my own!
: Remember to make a booking before we go shopping next time.
: Sure. But which of these skirts should I choose?
Helena holds the two skirts up and looks at Ye Suhua, obviously struggling with the decision.
: Both of them have a very slight "imperfection", so instead you could consider -
Ye Suhua waves over the attendant.
: My friend is very happy with both of these skirts, but would like to make some changes.
: How long do you think that would take?
Clerk: I'll ask our in-house designer, and get back to you in a moment.
: Thank you.
: I didn't realize the store provides tailoring services?
: Of course they do! it's an upmarket outlet, they really focus on customer satisfactions.
: Our suggestions can help to improve their range. Sometimes it's good to give honest feedback.
ye Suhua pats Helena lightly on the shoulder.
: Suhua, shy don't you tell them!
: Me...?
: I have a lot of faith in your vision.
Gyrate. Union Commercial Street.
Ye Suhua and Helena finally emerge from the clothing store after dark, both carrying several bags of various sizes.
: That was really fun! And I got to experience my own "personal tailor" thanks to you.
: Oh, I didn't do anything! I'll be so excited to see you at the presentation in this beautiful dress in a few days.
: I'll send you the photos. Hopefully I can really stand out.
: But... there is one thing I would like your help with.
: Huh?
: Do you have time tomorrow night? To be a special VIP guest on my pprogram?
: VIP guest?
: You have so much experience clothes-shopping in Gyrate. I can't think of anyone who'd be half as good.
: !
: Alright. I'll take that as a yes! Don't worry, it'll be great.